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| Husband: | William HEARD (1827?-1892) | |
| Wife: | Mary HEARD (1840?-1899) | |
| Children: | Thomas HEARD (1862-1909) | |
| Robert Arthur HEARD (1869- ) | ||
| Herbert HEARD (1871- ) | ||
| Charles HEARD (1876- ) | ||
| Maria HEARD (1878- ) | ||
| Francis Cyril HEARD (1882- ) | ||
| Marriage | Q3 1868 | Beaford, Devon, England |
| Name: | William HEARD1 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Father: | John HEARD ( - ) | |
| Mother: | Rebecca UNKNOWN ( - ) | |
| Birth | 1827 (cal) | Beaford, Devon, England2 |
| Baptism | 18 Mar 1827 (age 0) | Beaford, Devon, England |
| town | ||
| Military Regiment | frm 17 Oct 1846 to 16 Oct 1847 (age 18-20) | 17th |
| Private | ||
| Enlisted (Military) | 17 Oct 1846 (age 19) | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Military Service | frm 17 Oct 1847 to 31 Oct 1848 (age 19-21) | 17th |
| Corporal | ||
| Military Service | frm 1 Nov 1848 to 1 Sep 1852 (age 20-25) | 14th Regt |
| Private | ||
| Military Service | frm 2 Sep 1852 to 12 Nov 1867 (age 24-40) | 14th Regt |
| Private. | ||
| Occupation | 1863 (age 35-36) | Private, 1st Bn. 14th (Buckinghamshire) The Prince of Wales Own West Yorkshire Regiment; Jamaica, West Indies |
| New Castle New Castle was a settlement in the Blue Mountains of Jamaicathat became a military hill station for the British Army. it is now a training centre for the Jamaica Defence Force. Newcastle became a military centre in the 1840s when Major General Sir William Maynard Gomm, Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica (and Britain's longest serving soldier), observed that yellow fever, a major cause of death among the British troops stationed in Jamaica, was far less prevalent in the mountains. After unsuccessful attempts to persuade the government to pay for the construction of a military barracks up in the hills, Gomm went ahead with construction of the barracks at the Newcastle coffee plantation on his own initiative. Construction was subsequently authorised by the Board of Ordnance. The death toll among the troops posted to the West Indies garrison, formerly regarded as virtually a death sentence, declined dramatically. |
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| Discharged (Military) | 12 Nov 1867 (age 40) | Chatham, Kent, England |
| Intended future residence: Beaford, Devon | ||
| Occupation | 1869 (age 41-42) | Master Carpenter; Beaford, Devon, England |
| Myrtle Cottage | ||
| Census | 2 Apr 1871 (age 43) | Beaford, Devon, England2 |
| Myrtle Cottage | ||
| Occupation | 2 Apr 1871 (age 43-44) | Chelsea Pensioner; Beaford, Devon, England2 |
| Census | 3 Apr 1881 (age 53) | Beaford, Devon, England3 |
| Gunsmith Arms | ||
| Occupation | 3 Apr 1881 (age 53-54) | Chelsea Pensioner; Beaford, Devon, England3 |
| Census | 5 Apr 1891 (age 64) | Beaford, Devon, England4 |
| Gunsmith Arms | ||
| Occupation | 5 Apr 1891 (age 63-64) | innkeeper and farmer; Beaford, Devon, England4 |
| Occupation | 1892 (age 64-65) | innkeeper and farmer; Beaford, Devon, England |
| Gunsmiths Arms | ||
| Death | 9 Jan 1892 (age 64-65) | Beaford, Devon, England |
| Gunsmiths Arms | ||
| Probate | 4 Mar 1892 | London, England |
| Gunsmiths Arms, Beaford, Devon Administration to widow, Mary Heard. Effects £172 0s 7d |
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| Occupation | 31 Jul 1893 (age 65-66) | carpenter1 |
| Military Regiment | First Battalion, 14th Regiment of Foot | |
| Military Service No. | 2750 | |
| Military Rank | Private | |
| Residence - Enlistment | -; Beaford, Devon, England | |
| Occupation - Enlistment | carpenter | |
| Height (Military) | 5' 6" | |
| Eyes (Military) | grey | |
| Hair (Military) | dark brown | |
| Marks/Scars (Military) | none | |
| Name: | Mary HEARD2 | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Father: | Robert HEARD ( - ) | |
| Mother: | - | |
| Birth | 1840 (cal) | Beaford, Devon, England2 |
| Census | 2 Apr 1871 (age 30) | Beaford, Devon, England2 |
| Myrtle Cottage | ||
| Medical Condition | blind | |
| Census | 3 Apr 1881 (age 40) | Beaford, Devon, England3 |
| Gunsmith Arms | ||
| Census | 5 Apr 1891 (age 48) | Beaford, Devon, England4 |
| Gunsmith Arms | ||
| Physical Description | 5 Apr 1891 (age 50-51) | blind4 |
| Death | Q1 1899 (age 58-59) | Beaford, Devon, England |
| Name: | Thomas HEARD | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Spouse: | Ellen JURY (1862?-1918) | |
| Birth | 19 Dec 1862 | Jamaica, West Indies1,2 |
| New Castle | ||
| Baptism | 11 Jan 1863 (age 0) | Jamaica, West Indies |
| Census | 2 Apr 1871 (age 8) | Beaford, Devon, England2 |
| Myrtle Cottage | ||
| Occupation | 2 Apr 1871 (age 8) | scholar; Beaford, Devon, England2 |
| Occupation | 1883 (age 21 yrs 5 mns) | tailor |
| served 7 years with Mr. Ashton, Beaford. | ||
| Enlisted (Military) | 9 May 1884 (age 21 yrs 6 mns) | Camp Wonford, Exeter |
| Military Service | frm 9 May 1884 to 12 Aug 1885 (age 21-22) | Home |
| Military Service | frm 13 Aug 1885 to 8 Oct 1887 (age 22-24) | Bermuda |
| Military Service | frm 9 Oct 1887 to 6 Oct 1888 (age 24-25) | Gibraltar |
| Military Service | frm 7 Oct 1888 to 11 Mar 1900 (age 25-37) | Home |
| Education | 9 Apr 1890 (age 27) | Royal Army Clothing Depot |
| MasterTailor (qualified) of a Coy of Engineers | ||
| Census | 5 Apr 1891 (age 27) | Portsea Island, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England5 |
| Mill Dam Barracks, Royal Engineers, Purbeck Street, Portsea | ||
| Occupation | 5 Apr 1891 (age 28) | Lance Corporal, Royal Engineers; Portsea Island, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England5 |
| Residence | 31 Jul 1893 (age 30) | Portsea Island, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England1 |
| R.E.Barracks, Mill Dam | ||
| Occupation | 31 Jul 1893 (age 30) | 2nd Corporal, Royal Engineers; Portsea Island, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England1 |
| Occupation | 1893 (age 30-31) | Tailor Journeyman; Crediton , Devon, England |
| Tolleys | ||
| Theatre of War | btw 1899 and 1902 (age 36-40) | South African Campaign |
| Military Service | frm 12 Mar 1900 to 2 Jan 1903 (age 37-40) | South Africa |
| Military Service | frm 3 Jan 1903 to 5 Feb 1903 (age 40) | Home |
| Discharged (Military) | 5 Feb 1903 (age 40) | Chatham, Kent, England |
| At his own request after 18 years service, (with a view to pension under the Royal Warrant for Pay etc.) Conduct: Exemplary Intended future residence Church Street, Beaford |
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| Discharged (Military) | 15 Feb 1903 (age 40) | Chatham, Kent, England |
| Military Regiment | 4 Bn Devonshire Regiment (Militia) | |
| Military Regiment | 35 Coy Royal Engineers, 5th Field Coy Royal Engineers | |
| Occupation - Enlistment | tailor | |
| Height (Military) | 5' 6" | |
| Weight (Military) | 128lbs | |
| Chest Size (Military) | 35" | |
| Eyes (Military) | hazel | |
| Hair (Military) | auburn | |
| Religion | Church of England | |
| Marks/Scars (Military) | none | |
| Military Rank | Sapper | |
| Education | "4th class: 25 Sep 1884," | Royal Engineers, Certificates in Education |
| Education | "3rd class: 2 Mar 1891" | Royal Engineers, Certificates in Education |
| Education | "2nd class: 15 Dec 1892," | Royal Engineers, Certificates in Education |
| Campaign Medal | Queen's South African Medal | |
| Clasps: Cape Colony; Wittebergen; Transvaal. | ||
| Campaign Medal | King's South African Medal | |
| Clasps: 1901; 1902. | ||
| Promoted (Military) | ||
| Corporal | ||
| Campaign Medal | 1903 (age 40-41) | Long Service Good Conduct Medal |
| Military Service No. | 18753 | |
| Death | 1909 (age 46-47) | Beaford, Devon, England |
| Name: | Robert Arthur HEARD2 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Birth | 27 Apr 1869 | Beaford, Devon, England2 |
| Census | 2 Apr 1871 (age 1) | Beaford, Devon, England2 |
| Myrtle Cottage | ||
| Census | 3 Apr 1881 (age 11) | Beaford, Devon, England3 |
| Gunsmith Arms | ||
| Occupation | 3 Apr 1881 (age 11) | scholar; Beaford, Devon, England3 |
| Name: | Herbert HEARD4 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Birth | Q2 1871 | Beaford, Devon, England4 |
| Census | 3 Apr 1881 (age 9) | Beaford, Devon, England3 |
| Gunsmith Arms | ||
| Occupation | 3 Apr 1881 (age 9-10) | scholar; Beaford, Devon, England3 |
| Census | 5 Apr 1891 (age 19) | Beaford, Devon, England4 |
| Gunsmith Arms | ||
| Occupation | 5 Apr 1891 (age 19-20) | carpenter; Beaford, Devon, England4 |
| Name: | Charles HEARD3 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Birth | Q2 1876 | Beaford, Devon, England3 |
| Census | 3 Apr 1881 (age 4) | Beaford, Devon, England3 |
| Gunsmith Arms | ||
| Occupation | 3 Apr 1881 (age 4-5) | scholar; Beaford, Devon, England3 |
| Name: | Maria HEARD4 | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Birth | Q1 1878 | Beaford, Devon, England4 |
| Census | 3 Apr 1881 (age 3) | Beaford, Devon, England3 |
| Gunsmith Arms | ||
| Occupation | 3 Apr 1881 (age 3) | scholar; Beaford, Devon, England3 |
| Census | 5 Apr 1891 (age 13) | Beaford, Devon, England4 |
| Gunsmith Arms | ||
| Occupation | 5 Apr 1891 (age 13) | scholar; Beaford, Devon, England4 |
| Name: | Francis Cyril HEARD4 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Birth | Q1 1882 | Beaford, Devon, England4 |
| Census | 5 Apr 1891 (age 9) | Beaford, Devon, England4 |
| Gunsmith Arms | ||
| Occupation | 5 Apr 1891 (age 9) | scholar; Beaford, Devon, England4 |
He served in the military for 21 years, 8 days, and served abroad 9 years, 4 months.
He was in the Crimea for 1 year 5 months, Malta for 2 years 5 months, the Ionian Isles for 1 year 5 months and the West Indies for 4 years 5 months.
His discharge from the military was free to pension, as an indulgence and by authority dated Horse Guards 21 Oct 1867
With regard to his character and conduct, they have been very good. He was in possession of 5 good conduct badges, the Crimean Medal with clasp for Sebastopol, the Turkish War Medal, and medal for good conduct and long service with a gratuity of £5:0:0
His name appeared once in the Regimental Defaulter's Book and he had never been tried by Court Martial.
Good Conduct Pay awarded: 2 Sep 1852, 17 Oct 1856, 1 Mar 1860, 2 Sep 1864. Granted a silver medal for good conduct and long service, and a gratuity of £5 on 1 Dec 1864.
Good Conduct Pay awarded 16 Oct 1867
| 1 | Text From Source: 1893, Marriage solemnized at St Luke's Church in the Parish of Southsea in the Parish of Portsea Island in the County of Hampshire Portsmouth History Centre, Hampshire, Portsmouth Marriages, Archive reference CHU 16/1B/2 When Married: 31 Jul 1893 Name and Surname: Thomas Heard and Ellen Jury Age: 30 and 29 Condition: Bachelor and Spinster Rank or Profession: 2nd Corporal, Royal Engineers and - Residence at the time of Marriage: R.E.Barracks, Mill Dam, Portsea and Sophia Place, Landport, Portsmouth Father's Names and Surnames: William Heard and Robert Jury Rank or Profession of Fathers: carpenter and wheelwright Married in the church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, After Banns by me, Basil S.Aldwill M.A. Curate. This Marriage was solemnized between us, Thomas Heard and Ellen Jury in the Presence of us, David Fleming, Mary Fleming |
| 2 | Text From Source: Census England 1871 Address: Myrtle Cottage Place: Beaford, Devon, England Name,Relation,Condition,Sex,Age,Occupation,Where Born,Infirmity William Heard,Head,Mar,M,43,Chelsea Pensioner,Beaford, Devon, England, Mary Heard,Wife,Mar,F,30,,Beaford, Devon, England, Edward John Heard,Son,Unm,M,12,scholar,Cephalonia, Ionian Islands, Thomas Heard,Son,Unm,M,8,scholar,West Indies Jamaica, Robert Arthur Heard,Son,Unm,M,1,,Beaford, Devon, England, They were next door to Robert Jury and family. [Cephalonia and the Ionian Islands were a British Protectorate from 1809 to 1863, effectively ruled by a Lord High Commissioner appointed by the British Crown. ] |
| 3 | Text From Source: Census England 1881 Address: Gunsmith Arms Place: Beaford, Devon, England Name,Relation,Condition,Sex,Age,Occupation,Where Born,Infirmity William Heard,Head,Mar,M,53,Chelsea Pensioner,Beaford, Devon, England, Mary Heard,Wife,Mar,F,40,,Beaford, Devon, England, Robert Arthur Heard,Son,Unm,M,11,scholar,Beaford, Devon, England, Herbert Heard,Son,Unm,M,9,scholar,Beaford, Devon, England, Charles Heard,Son,Unm,M,4,scholar,Beaford, Devon, England, Maria Heard,Daughter,Unm,F,3,scholar,Beaford, Devon, England, There was a servant, Rosa Isaac from Beaford, 15. |
| 4 | Text From Source: Census England 1891 Address: Gunsmith Arms Place: Beaford, Devon, England Name,Relation,Condition,Sex,Age,Occupation,Employ Status,Where Born,Infirmity William Heard,Head,M,M,64,innkeeper and farmer,,Beaford, Devon, England, Mary Heard,Wife,M,F,48,,,Beaford, Devon, England,blind Herbert Heard,Son,S,M,19,carpenter,,Beaford, Devon, England, Maria Heard,Daughter,S,F,13,scholar,,Beaford, Devon, England, Francis C Heard,Son,S,M,9,scholar,,Beaford, Devon, England, There was a servant, Augusta Cole, 15, from Roborough |
| 5 | Text From Source: Census England 1891 Address: Mill Dam Barracks, Royal Engineers, Purbeck Street, Portsea Place: Portsea Island, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England Name,Relation,Condition,Sex,Age,Occupation,Employ Status,Where Born,Infirmity Thomas Heard,Lance Corporal,S,M,27,Lance Corporal, Royal Engineers,,Jamaica, West Indies, |