Scard Family 
George Hill Scard [the elder]
[1796-1848]
Of Nursling, Hampshire, formerly of Stratford, Wiltshire
1796 George Hill Scard was born in 1796, very likely at Stratford Wiltshire, the son of Benness Scard and
his wife Mary nee Hill.
Siblings: George had three known siblings;
Elizabeth Scard [c1793-1794] Elizabeth Scard buried 1st January 1794 recorded 'infant' at Nursling
Harriet Maria Scard [1794-1816] died unmarried and without issue at Nursling aged 21yrs.
Eliza Scard [c.1797-1869] - born at Stratford Wiltshire. Spinster. See in Epilogue of her father.
Issue: George had four children, two known to be illegitimate;
Eliza Scard base born daughter of Sarah Tursley baptised 1826 - Base Born.
Maria Harriet Hill Scard/Tursley Scard baptised 1829 St. Marys Southampton - Base Born.
George Scard baptised 1835 at St. Marys Southampton
Harriet Maria Scard baptised 1836 at St. Marys Southampton
NOTE: George may have had a son: James Scard born 1819 at Gosport [Naval Record], or Titchfield
[1871 Census]. James was in the Royal Navy and well decorated. His paternity is unplaced.
This is a very tenuous thread, based on that James was found at Plumstead, Kent in
1871 Census with his family, where George's son, George Scard [the younger] aka George Jenkins
who had reverted to the 'Scard' name, was also recorded living at Plumstead, Kent.
This may be a coincidence.
See more information relating to James Scard [1819-1873]
Another more likely possible candidate for paternity;
James Scard [the younger] of Gosport - son of James Scard & Elizabeth nee Seager
1815 George was aged nineteen when he moved with his parents back to his parent's native Nursling after the
death of his maternal grandmother, Susannah Benness, buried 9th November 1815 at nearby Eling.
1816 George's paternal Uncle Thomas Scard the younger died prematurely at Eling leaving a young family.
1816 Tragedy struck the family again,
George's sister Harriet Maria Scard was buried 10th July 1816 recorded aged 21 yrs
at St. Boniface, Nursling She was noted on the Parish Record 'of Stratford'. George was aged nineteen.
1817 In 1817 George now aged twenty-one was still living at Nursling when George with his maternal
grandfather George Hill leased a property there on the 14th June 1817.
Description;
Lease: For 14 years - 4 pieces of arable and 1 piece of meadow land (16a) at Upham and Bishopstoke
then occupied by Ann (?Bunce) widow (except all timber which was reserved by the Lessor.
Principals;
i) Francis Stubbington of Winchester builder and Peggy his wife
ii) George Hill of Nursling yeoman and George Hill Scard of Strowde Wood, Bishopstoke, yeoman.
The document is damaged.
1820 By the age of twenty four George had returned to or with his parents to Wiltshire where he was mentioned
as victim or witness in a proceeding at the Wiltshire Quarter Sessions on the 11th July 1820.
George noted of 'Downtown'
His father, Benness was also familiar of the Quarter Sessions having appeared as wit or victim twice before.
1820 Later that year George's maternal Grandfather George Hill died testate in 1820.
1824 George's paternal grandfather, Thomas Scard died testate 1824
Georges's father, Benness Scard and his paternal uncle John Scard were executors.
George's father returned to Nursling a year later in 1825 and remained there until his death in 1837.
1825 George had gone into partnership with A.Fletcher Iron and Brass Founders.
Publication of the Dissolved Partnership was advertised in the Salisbury Winchester Journal & London Gazette.
Salisbury Winchester Journal: 17th January 1825;
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore existing between us, the undersigned, and carried
on at Milbrook, in the county of Southampton, as Iron and Brass Founders, under the firm of FLETCHER
and SCARD, is DISSOLVED by mutual consent from the 31st day of December last past:-
As Witness our hands this 10th day of January, 1825. A. FLETCHER. G.H. SCARD.
A. FLETCHER returns his sincere and grateful thanks to the Nobility, Gentry, and Public, for the kind
patronage and support received during his Co-Partnership with Mr. G.H. SCARD, Having now taken the
Business on his own account, he trusts to receive a continuance of their favours, and begs to inform them
that he continues to manufacture PLOUGHS and other AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT'S upon the principles
so universally approval by the Societies in the West and other parts of England.
Casting to any pattern in Iron or Brass, Wrought and Cast Palisading,
Gates, Hurdles, and every description of Wrought and Fancy Fencing
upon the most improved principles and moderate terms.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~dutillieul/ZOtherPapers/S&WJJan171825.html
1826: A base born Daughter;
Baptism: Eliza Scard baptised 18th February 1826 at Wymering or Widley [15miles ESE of Southampton]
daughter of Sarah Tursley. Notes: Base Born. [Knightroots]
1828 George was the Lessor in a Mortgage to secure £3,000 for a messuage at Westhall, Upham and other property
(with bond) 25th February 1828.
Principals;
i) George Hill Scard of Nursling, gent;
ii) Messrs Bradby, Whitchurch and Butterfield (trustees of the marriage settlement of Mr and Mrs Cock).
George was then noted in several Publications of the Hampshire Telegraph on the Game Warden Lists.
1829: Another Base Born Daughter;
Whilst we are given to wonder, another 'Scard' infant was born to Sarah Tursley;
Baptism: Maria Harriet Hill Scard Tursley Scard, [HPC=Scaid]
daughter of Sarah Tursley & George Hill Scard [HPC=Scaid]
baptised 15 Nov 1829 at All Saints Southampton. Notes: Bastard - single woman. [FHO]
c.1833 Marriage/Relationship;
George may have had a relationship with Elizabeth [nee unknown] around 1833 and had issue baptised
at Southampton [they were not noted as base born];
However certain documents have come to light implying that the mother may have been the widow
Elizabeth Jenkins [born out of wedlock]. See further below.
The other scenario in this jigsaw puzzle is George's possible paternity to a James Scard born 1819.
He may have already been married at this time and returned to Elizabeth after the birth of his base born
children. A later burial could apply to a possible wife 'Elizabeth Scard' but the death certificate would
have to be ordered. See below as this strange story unfolds.
Further Issue;
1835 Baptism: George Scard baptised 5th April 1835 at St. Marys Southampton
son of George & Elizabeth of Marine Parade, Farmer. [George owned and appeared to work lands at this time].
1836 Baptism: Harriet Maria Scard baptised 1836 at St. Marys Southampton
dau of George & Elizabeth of Marine Parade, Farmer. [George owned and appeared to work lands at this time].
'Harriet Maria' was the namesake of George's deceased sister.
1836 Early In 1836 George prepared to Lease the Land [presumably where he was living] and appears to have moved to
nearby Upham, 3 miles between Bishops Waltham and Durley.
1836 Conveyance: George Scard with several others were Lessors in a release and further charge 16-17th March 1836
for Lots 1 and 2 Marine Parade, Southampton and two messuages and allotments and copyhold property
at Bishops Waltham.
Principals were;
i) Thomas Bradby of Southampton, esq, John Bradby of Mottisfont, esq and George Hill Scard of Upham, gent.
ii) Richard Randall of Southampton, gent.
1838 Mortgage in fee by lease and release of the two freehold and copyhold estates on the 17-18 Aug 1838
i.e. Lots 1 and 2 Marine Parade, Southampton
Principals were;
i) George Hill Scard of Upham, gent
ii) William Gilbert of Wilts, esq.
A Strange Circumstance;
Although George's mother, Elizabeth Scard [nee Hill] and sister Elizabeth were still alive during this time
at some point George had decided to adopt out his two younger children; his son George Hill Scard [Jnr]
and his daughter Eliza Scard. They were found under the surname 'Jenkins' in the 1841 & 1851 Census
in the care of Elizabeth Jenkins the relict of William Jenkins. Elizabeth also had a natural born
daughter, Matilda Jenkins only nine years older than George Jnr.
This information would not have been found, but for a Deed Document dated many years later on the
16th September 1871, where George Senior's 1st cousin, the Reverend Thomas Scard, Rector of Durley
documents the anomaly;
Sale of 'Testbourne Farm in Totton, a Cottage & Garden;
' ..........subject to an annuity of £40 for the life of George Hill Scard
otherwise George Hill Jenkyns and tithes of Coles Farm and Bannister's Farm.
Principals;
1] Rev. Thomas Scard of Durley
2] Edward Birch Reynardson of Rushington Manor, CB
Consideration £375. Date 16th Sept. 1871.
http://calm.hants.gov.uk/DServeA/search.htm
Further evidence shows that after following his 'adopted' mother Elizabeth Jenkins to London, where
young George reverted to his original name 'Scard' and subsequently married.
Elizabeth Jenkins could very well possibly have been George and his sister's natural mother.
The story of George Jnr. and his life is continued in the Epilogue below.
1841: By 1841 George Snr. was living at Winchester in the same house as his two youngest children, who were
recorded under the name 'Jenkins' in the care of the widow Elizabeth Jenkins [relict of the late William Jenkins]
who is considered to be their mother.
1841 [Census] The 1841 Census gives a 'strange' account of George and his children George Jnr. and Harriet;
Living at Winchester;
Elizabeth Jenkins, aged 46, Landlady, not born in County
Matilda Jenkins, aged 15, born in County.
George Jenkins, aged 6, born in County.*
Harriot Jenkins, aged 4, born in County.*
Four illegible names [appear to be lodgers]
George Scard, aged 45, In dependant means, not born in County.
Almost certainly Elizabeth Jenkins was the mother of the two children, both born out of wedlock.
At least George Jnr's paternal uncle 'Reverend Thomas Scard' inferred so in a Deed Document dated 1871
shown above.
1841 George's mother, Elizabeth Scard [nee Hill] and his sister Eliza;
The 1841 Census shows them living at Eling;
Elizabeth Scard aged 70 [rounded] of Independent - Born in the County.
Eliza Scard aged 40 [rounded] not born in County.
Elizabeth Tridgell aged 22 servant born in County.
1842 George's Spinster sister Eliza has seven ducks stolen
Hampshire Telegraph - Monday 25th July 1842 - WINCHESTER;
1848 [Death]
George Scard [the elder] died testate on the 13th March 1848 at the 'recorded' age of 52 years and was buried in Hampshire
under the name George Hill Scard. He left his Estate to his spinster sister Eliza Scard [then aged 51].
No mention or provision was made for his four children; base born Eliza Scard [then aged 22yrs if survived],
base born Maria Harriot Scard/Tursley [then aged 19yrs, if she survived] , George Hill Scard Jnr. [then aged 13yrs] and
Harriot Maria Scard [then aged 11yrs].
Notes: Two deaths occurred locally for 'Elizabeth Scard', which could apply to George Hill Scard's mother and/or wife;
Elizabeth Maria Scard in March Qtr. 1845.
Elizabeth Scard in June Qtr. 1848.
One was George's mother. The second may have been his base born daughter Eliza Scard.
Or the other possibility that it may have been his estranged wife.
Will of George Hill Scard
[a single sheet of paper]
This is the Last Will and Testament of me George Hill Scard now residing in the Parish of Eling
in the County of Southampton Gentleman (that is to say)
I direct that all my just Debts Funeral and Testamentary Expenses may in the first place be paid
and satisfied as soon as conveniently can be after my decease
And as to for and concerning all my Estate and Effects of what Nature or Kind soever and whether
real or personal I give devise and bequeath the same and every part thereof unto and to the only
proper use and benefit of my sister Eliza Scard her heirs Executors Administrators and Assigns [?]
to the nature of the same respectively and I appoint my said sister sole executrix of this my Will
and revoke all former Wills by me made as witness my hand this sixteenth day of April 1847.
Geo H Scard [signed] [no seal]
Signed and acknowledged by the Testator George Hill Scard as and for his last Will and Testament
in the presence of us who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have
subscribed our names as witnesses Ed Sitwell [signed], John Southampton [signed], Elizabeth Tridgell [signed]
The Probatum is added on the left side of the sheet of paper.
On the 13th Day of September 1848 Eliza Scard the Sole Executrix of this Will was duly sworn well and
faithfully to administer the Will. The Testator died on the 13th day of March last an that at his decease
his goods chattels and effects were in the value of one hundred pounds
William I. G. Phillips [signed] Surrogate
EPILOGUE
Elizabeth Scard [nee Hill]: Mother of George Hill Scard;
Elizabeth appears to have remained living with her spinster daughter Eliza till her death.
Death: Either: Elizabeth Maria Scard in March Qtr. 1845.
Elizabeth Scard in June Qtr. 1848.
Eliza Scard: Sister of George Hill Scard;
1848 Eliza was the sole beneficiary and executrix in the Will of her brother George Hill Scard.
She was granted administration of the said Estate 13th September 1848 exactly six months after her brother's
death.
1851 Eliza was not found in the 1851 Census, nor was her mother's previous servant, Eliza Tridgell or her niece
Harriett Mary Scard who would have been aged eleven.
1861 Eliza was found living at Winchester, Hampshire in the 1861 Census aged 65, living on income derived
from Lands born at Stratford, Wiltshire. Living with her was her mother's servant Eliza Tridgell aged 40yrs
born Shirley, Hampshire who appears to have remained with the family.
1869 Eliza died testate in 1869 at the age of sixty-five.
Will of Eliza Scard
This is the Last Will and Testament of me Eliza Scard of Eastgate Street in the City of Winchester, Spinster
I give and devise unto my Cousin the Reverend Thomas Scard of Durley near Bishops Waltham in the County
Hants my freehold and copyhold lands and hereditaments and premises known by several names of Bannisters
Lodge Coles Farm Lestwood Meadows and Calmour Meadows situate and being at Eling in the said County of
Hants with the appurtenances to the said hereditments and premises belonging to hold the said several
hereditments and premises according to their several natures and qualities absolutely but subject nevertheless
and I hereby charge the said several hereditments and premises with the payment of an annuity or yearly sum
of forty pounds (clear of all legacy or annuity duty which duty I direct and request my said Cousin the Reverend
Thomas Durley to pay) unto George Hill Scard otherwise George Hill Jenkins (who was formerly employed in
the Southampton Docks) during his natural life and I give the said annuity unto him accordingly and direct that
the same be paid by equal quarterly payments the first of such payments to be made three calendar months after
my decease And I declare that the said Annuitant shall have the same remedy by distress for recovering such
annuity as Lessors have by law for the recovery of rent in arrear and may also as an additional remedy when and
so often as the said annuity shall be in arrear for twenty one days enter in possession (such possession to be
without impeachment of waste) and receive the rents of the said respective hereditaments and premises until the
arrears with the payments (if any) which may accrue due during such possession and all consequential costs and
expenses shall be fully satisfied
I give and devise my copyhold Farm known as Stroud Wood Farm situate in the parishes of Bishopstoke and Upham
in the said County of Hants and held under the Bishop of Winchester to Mr. William Ross the younger of Nursling
near Southampton in the said County of Hants Surveyor To hold the same according to the nature or tenure
thereof absolutely but subject nevertheless and I hereby charge the said Copyhold Farm and premises with the
payment of an annuity or yearly sum of twenty pounds (clear of all legacy or annuity duty which duty I direct and
request the said William Ross the younger to pay) unto my servant Elizabeth Tridgell (whether she be in my service
at the time of my death or not) during her natural life and I give the said annuity unto her accordingly and direct
that the same be paid by equal quarterly payments the first of such payments to be made three calendar months
after my decease And I direct that the said Elizabeth Tridgell shall have the like powers and remedies for recovering
the said annuity and any arrears thereof as are herinbefore given and conferred upon the said George Hill Scard
otherwise George Hill Jenkins in respect of the annuity hereinbefore bequeathed to him
I give and bequeath my watch trinkets bed and table linen plate and plated articles unto my friend Penelope Sutton
of Shawford down near Winchester aforesaid Spinster
I give and bequeath all my household furniture and clothes unto the said Elizabeth Tridgell provided she be in my
service at the time of my death and as to all the reset residue and remainder of my estate and effects of what nature
or kind soever and wheresoever and whether that same be in possession reversion remainder or expectancy I give
devise and bequeath the same unto the said William Ross the younger absolutely
and I appoint the said William Ross the younger sole Executor of this my Will In witness whereof I have hereunder
set my hand this thirtieth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty four
[signed] Eliza Scard.
Eliza Scard: Base Born daughter of Sarah Tursley;
Outcome unknown. Waiting on her spinster Aunt Eliza Scard's Will.
Maria Harriet Hill Scard/Tursley Scard Base Born daughter of George Hill Scard & Sarah Tursley;
Maria may have died under the name Harriet Maria Scard in the March Qtr. 1850 [Registered Southampton]
estimated aged twenty-one.
This burial could also apply to her half sister Harriet Scard aka Harriet Jenkins.
Sarah Tursley mother of the base born daughter of George Hill Scard;
Outcome unknown.
Harriett Scard aka Harriett Jenkins: daughter of George Hill Scard and Elizabeth;
Harriet may have died under the name Harriet Maria Scard in the March Qtr. 1850 [Registered Southampton]
estimated aged fourteen
This burial could also apply to her half sister Maria Harriet Scard the base born daughter of Sarah Tursley.
George Hill Scard aka George Jenkins: son of George Hill Scard and Elizabeth;
1851 Census: George Hill Scard Jnr. was found under the name 'George Jenkins' recorded the son of Elizabeth Jenkins
Residence: 1 Marine Parade, Southampton;
Elizabeth Jenkyns, Head, Widow, aged 45yrs, Lodgings Housekeeper, born Somerset, Taunton.
George Jenkins, Son, aged 17yrs, Engineer, born Hampshire, Southampton.
[Eliza Maria who would have been aged 15yrs does not appear, she may have been living with her spinster Aunt
Eliza Scard who also could not be found in this census]
1853 Marriage: George Hill Scard [the younger] married Catherine Owen in the Dec. Qtr. 1853. Southampton.
Catherine was born in born Carnavrontown, Wales.
1854: Child 1: Harriet Elizabeth Scard born March Qtr. 1854. Southampton.
Visited Devonshire where their next child was born.
1857: Child 2: George Scard born March Qtr. 1857, Stoke Damerel.
George then followed his mother Elizabeth Jenkins to Plumstead, London where she had family. [See Epilogue]
1861 Census: Residence: Millar House - Plumstead, London.
George H Scard, Head, aged 26yrs, married, Engineer [Smith], born Hampshire, Southampton.
Catherine Scard, Wife, aged 27, married, born Carnavrontown, Wales
Harriet E Scard, Daughter, aged 6, born Hampshire, Southampton.
George Scard, son, aged 4yrs, born Devonport, Devon.
1871 Census: Residence: 99 Barrage Rd, West Plumstead, Greenwich;
George Scard, Head, aged 36yrs, married, Engine Fitter R. Arsenal.
Catherine Scard, Wife, aged 36yrs, married.
Harriet Scard, aged 17yrs, unmarried.
George Scard, aged 14yrs, scholar.
His mother Elizabeth Jenkins was found living alone still at Plumstead, an annuant.
1871: 16th September 1871; Rev. Thomas Scard [1st cousin to George's father] was mentioned with George in a Conveyance;
A Property was mentioned in a conveyance of a cottage and garden, No 489 on the map, subject to an annuity
of £40 for the life of George Hill Scard otherwise George Hill Jenkyns and tithes of Coles Farm and
Bannister's Farm.
1] Rev. Thomas Scard of Durley
2] Edward Birch Reynardson of Rushington Manor, CB
Consideration £375. Date 16th Sept. 1871.
http://calm.hants.gov.uk/DServeA/search.htm
1881 Census: Residence: 101 Burrage Road, Plumstead, Kent, Greenwich;
George Scard, Head, aged 46yrs, married, Engine Fitter R. Arsenal.
Catherine Scard, Wife, aged 47yrs, Wife of Engine Fitter, born Carnavrontown, Wales
George Scard, Son, unmarried, aged 24yrs, Shorthand Clerk (At Hokesiea & Co London)
1891 Census: Residence: 29 Conduct Road, Plumstead, Greenwich.
George Scard, Head, aged 56yrs, Steam Engine Maker Fitter, Employed.
Catherine Scard, Wife, aged 57 years
George Scard, Son, aged 34yrs, unmarried, Clerk in Printing Machine Manufacturers.
1901: Census: Residence: 71 Morillo Road, Lee, Lewisham, London;
George Scard, Head, aged 66 yrs, married, Steam Engine Fitter Retired
Catherine Scard, Wife, aged 67yrs, married, born Carnarvontown, Wales
George Scard, Son, aged 44yrs, unmarried, Commercial Clerk.
1904: Annuity: George is mentioned again in relation to his annuity presumed left to him by his father;
Testbourne Farm in Totton, part of Manor of Rushington: valuation (£4567)
and note that property subject to annuity of £40 payable for life of George Hill Scard age 71.
1907: Death Catherine Scard died in the March Qtr. 1907 at the recorded age of 73 years. [Registered at Lewisham]
1911: Death George Scard died in the June Qtr. 1911 at the recorded age of 76yrs [Registered at Lewisham].
1911: Death George Scard Jnr. died in the Dec. Qtr. 1911, presumed unmarried and without issue at the recorded
age of 53 [Registered at Lewisham].
Harriett Scard: Daughter of George Scard and his wife Catherine;
Harriet Elizabeth Scard married Reuben Samuel Courtman Sept. Qtr. 1875;
1891 Census: Address: 19 Sibella Street, London;
Reuben S. Courtman, Head, aged 40, Manager, Projectile Worker OY8, born Plumstead, Kent.
Harriet E. Courtman, Wife, aged 37, Hants, Southampton.
Ernest C. Courtman, Son, aged 13, Scholar, born Kent, Plumstead.
Harold R. Courtman, Daughter, aged 7, Scholar, born Kent, Plumstead.
1897 Reuben registered several Patents. See 'Google Search'
1901 Census: Address: Derford House, Clapham, London.
Reuben S. Courtman, Head, aged 50, Mechanical Engineer, born Plumstead, Kent.
Harriet E. Courtman, Wife, aged 37, Hants, Southampton.
Ernest C. Courtman, Son, aged 23, Metalist & Mining Engineer, born Kent, Plumstead.
Harold Reuben Courtman, Son, aged 17, Scholar, born Kent, Plumstead.
Reuben died March Qtr. 1916 at the recorded age of sixty-five. [Registered Wandsworth].
A death Registration for Harriet has not been found to date.
Elizabeth Jenkins proposed carer of George Hill Scard and his sister Harriet;
Elizabeth Jenkins is presumed the widow of William Jenkins they had one known child Matilda.
Matilda Jenkins was baptised at Eling near Southampton 20th April 1827 daughter of William and Elizabeth.
William Jenkins burials: Only two could apply;
William Jenkins buried 2nd October 1832 aged 64! - at Eling. [HBI]
William Jenkins buried 24th April 1836 aged 69 - St. Mary's Southampton. [HBI]
1861 Census: Elizabeth Jenkins was found living nearby George Hill Scard and his wife and family at Plumstead, Kent
with her presumed father-in-law Isaac Jenkins, a widower, aged 82yrs, a retired farmer and possibly her sister-in-law,
Mary Jenkins [unless she had always reverted to her maiden name].
Isaac records both women as his daughters [!], and Elizabeth as aged 56yrs born Somerset, a proprietor of
Houses.
1871 Census: Elizabeth Jenkins was found living alone still at Plumstead, an annuant.
Elizabeth may have lived to the 1881 census, such and person recorded born at Somerset living in
Gloucester as a Lodger, retired, however this entry is considered too tenuous to include.
No further information, too many burials could apply.
Daughter Matilda Jenkins - Several marriage possibilities.