Scard Family History - One Name Study ~ The Southampton, Hampshire Branch ~ Eling, Southampton Last updated 27th January 2014 |
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Scard Biographies - The Southampton, Hampshire Branch
George Hill Scard [the elder]
[1796-1848]
Of Nursling, Hampshire, formerly of Stratford, Wiltshire
Researched, Compiled and Written by Judith-Ann S Adams
1796 George Hill Scard was born in 1796, very likely at Stratford Wiltshire, the son of Benness Scard and his wife Mary nee Hill. His mother was descended from the wealthy Hill Family of Nursling, Hampshire. 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. Died testate, unmarried and without issue. See Epilogue 1815 George was aged eighteen when his maternal grandmother, Susannah Benness was buried 9th November 1815 at nearby Eling. 1816 The following year George's sister Harriet Maria Scard died prematurely, buried at St. Boniface, Nursling 10th July 1816 recorded aged 21 yrs She was noted on the Parish Record 'of Stratford' where the family was formerly living. 1817 In 1817 George now aged twenty-one was still living at Nursling when 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. [HRO] 1820 By the age of twenty four George had returned to or with his parents to Wiltshire where he was mentioned as victim/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 witness/ victim at the same Court 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. George and his sister Eliza were legatees in his Will. 1825 By the age of twenty-nine George had gone into Sole ownership after dissolving partnership with A.Fletcher Iron and Brass Founders, advertised in the Salisbury London Gazette & The Salisbury Winchester Journal 17th January 1825. NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore existing between us, the undersigned, and carried on at Millbrook, 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. 1836 During this time 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. 1841 By 1841 George was living at Winchester in the same house as his two youngest children, who were recorded under the name 'Jenkins' in the care of Elizabeth Jenkins who now appears as a Land Lady running a Boarding House. 1841 [Census] Address: 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. *Matilda was the daughter of Elizabeth Jenkins by her deceased spouse William Jenkins. See Epilogue George's mother, Elizabeth Scard [nee Hill] and his sister Eliza with George's spinster sister Eliza Address: 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. The 1851 Census (three years after George's death) implies that one of the three Lots at Marine Parade was retained, occupied at that time by Elizabeth 'Jenkins' and her son George. 1842 On a lighter note, George's Spinster sister Eliza has seven ducks stolen, the incident published in the Hampshire Telegraph - Monday 25th July 1842 WINCHESTER; |
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Epilogue |
Elizabeth Scard [nee Hill]: Mother of George Hill Scard;
Death: Either: Elizabeth Maria Scard in March Qtr. 1845.
Elizabeth Scard in June Qtr. 1848.
She was not mentioned in the Will of her son dated April 1847 |
Eliza Scard: Sister of George Hill Scard;
1848 Eliza was the sole beneficiary and executrix in the Will of her brother George Hill Scard, granted administration of the said Estate 13th Sept 1848
1851 Census: Address: Millbrook Eliza Scard, unmarried, aged 50yrs, annuitant, born Salisbury
Eliza Tridgell, unmarried, aged 34yrs, House Servant, born Millbrook, Hants
1861 Eliza was found in the 1861 Census residing at Winchester, Hampshire, aged 65, living on income derived from Lands born at Stratford, Wiltshire.
Living with her was her mother's servant Eliza Tridgell recorded aged 40yrs born Shirley, Hampshire who appears to have remained with the family
for many years.
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 hereditaments and premises belonging to hold the said several hereditaments and premises
according to their several natures and qualities absolutely but subject nevertheless and I hereby charge the said several hereditaments 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 [Scard] of 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. |
Reverend Thomas Scard - cousin to George Hill Scard and his sister Eliza;
Mentioned in the Will of George's sister Eliza (1869) in relation to a legacy in favour of the illegitimate son of her brother George i.e. George Hill Scard aka George Jenkins - see epilogue.
The Legacy is also mentioned in a conveyance two years later in 1871 viz; 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.
Date 16th Sept. 1871. Principals; 1] Rev. Thomas Scard of Durley 2] Edward Birch Reynardson of Rushington Manor, CB. Consideration £375.
http://calm.hants.gov.uk/DServeA/search.htm |
Eliza Scard: Base Born daughter of Sarah Tursley; Nothing confident has been found. |
Maria Harriet Hill Scard/Tursley Scard Base Born daughter of George Hill Scard & Sarah Tursley; Nothing confident has been found. |
Harriet Maria Scard (aka Harriet Jenkins): illegitimate daughter of George Hill Scard and Elizabeth Jenkins (widow); Harriet died in her minority, her death registered in the name Harriet Maria Scard in the March Qtr. 1850 [Registered Southampton] estimated aged fourteen |
Elizabeth Jenkins de facto spouse of George Hill Scard
Elizabeth Jenkins is presumed the widow of William Jenkins buried 2nd October 1832 aged 64! - at Eling. [HBI] They had one known child Matilda baptised at Eling
20th April 1827. Elizabeth and her son George Hill Scard aka George Jenkins moved to her native Plumstead in Kent.
1861 Census: Elizabeth Jenkins was found living nearby her son 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. 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. No further information
Daughter Matilda Jenkins - Several marriage possibilities. |
George Hill Scard aka George Jenkins: son of George Hill Scard and Elizabeth; Three years after his father's death George Hill Scard Jnr. was found under the name 'George Jenkins' recorded the son of Elizabeth Jenkins 1851 Census: Address: 1 Marine Parade, Southampton; Elizabeth Jenkyns, Head, Widow, aged 45yrs, Lodgings Housekeeper, born Somerset, Taunton. George Jenkins, Son, aged 17yrs, Engineer, born Hampshire, Southampton. 1853 Marriage: George Hill Scard [the younger] married Catherine Owen in the Dec. Qtr. 1853. Southampton. Catherine was born in born Carnavrontown, Wales The couple had the following Issue their eldest at Southampston and the youngest whilst visiting Devonshire; Harriet Elizabeth Scard born March Qtr. 1854. Southampton. (Namesake of his deceased sister) George Scard born March Qtr. 1857, Stoke Damerel. According to the Will of his paternal Aunt Eliza Scard (1869) George worked for some time at the Dockyards at Southampton. George then followed his mother Elizabeth Jenkins to Plumstead, Kent where she had family resuming the use of his birth name George Hill Scard. 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. Residence: 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. 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 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 again 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]. Harriet 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]. Harriet is possibly the same Harriet E Courtman recorded died in the June Qtr 1941 [Registered Surrey N.E.) aged 86, exactly consistent with her Birth registration in the March Qtr 1854 |