Leonard Wilfred Chard

Leonard married Phyllis Emily Sage Langley in 1939 in Radstock, Somerset, England, UK. Phyllis (daughter of William George Langley and Mary Ann E. Sage) was born on 20 Sep 1915 in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, UK; died in 1996 in Mendip, Somerset, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Josephine M. Chard
2. Julian Wilfred Chard

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Quarryman
• Court Proceedings: 6 Jun 1912, Wells, Somerset, England, UK
• Emigration: 19 Jun 1912, Quebec, Canada

Notes:

Court Proceedings:
At the Petty Sessions Elizabeth Authorina Chard of Church Square, Midsomer Norton applied for a separation order against her husband Arthur Thomas Chard quarryman of Moon's Hill, Gurney Slade on the grounds of persistent cruelty. They married 1 May 1900 and there were 5 children. At that time her husband was a farmer with 18 cows and 70 acres of land, under his father.

The Complainant alleged that owing to drink he neglected his business and as a result was now a quarryman. Whilst under the influence of drink he had kicked her and neglected her and the children. On 2nd April she left home because she was in danger of her life. On March 30th he threatened to commit a "good murder" between Gurney Slade and Old Down before the morning and between 12 and 1 o clock he beat her. On the following day she asked him what he meant by his remarks and he threatened to "spade her into pieces with a spade". He told her to leave him and he would allow her 25s a week to keep away. On 1st April he came home and found her in the house and told her to go.

In August 1911 her mother took one of the children and the defendant at once stopped some of the money he paid to her for household purposes because there were not so many children to keep. If she earned any money milking he would stop the equivalent out of her weekly allowance. She was afraid to go back to him because he was so cruel to her. Ivan Chard, aged 11, said he had seen his father hit his mother on many occasions. The noise his father made at night had kept them awake. Evelyn Chard, aged 10, corroborated and said she saw her father on one occasion sharpen a bill-hook and he said he would chop their heads off.

The defendant denied he was cruel and said he was a loving and devoted husband. He was willing to take his wife back and keep a happy home.
Defendant alleged that his wife wanted to go to Midsomer Norton to live with her people, and consequently left his home. He described his wife's story as a pure invention.

The Bench granted the separation order and ordered the defendant to contribute 10s a week towards his wife's maintenance. Mrs Chard was given the custody of the children and the defendant was ordered to pay the costs of ?1-13-6d.

Emigration:
Sailed aboard the Royal George

Arthur married Elizabeth Arthurina Fry on 1 May 1900 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK. Elizabeth (daughter of Charles James Fry and Mary Ann Harding) was born on 15 Nov 1880 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK; died on 16 May 1960 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK; was buried in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 26 Dec 1880, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK; Address:
  St. John the Baptist Church, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England,

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Baptism: 3 Jan 1836, Ston Easton, Somerset, England, UK; Address:
  St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ston Easton, Somerset, England, UK
• Probate: 14 Nov 1910, Wells, Somerset, England, UK

Henry married Hannah Reakes in 1869 in East Horrington, Somerset, England, UK. Hannah (daughter of William Reakes and Mary Ann Hole) was born in 1844 in West Horrington, Somerset, England, UK; died on 20 Sep 1930 in Binegar, Somerset, England, UK; was buried in Binegar, Somerset, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 1 May 1844, Wells, Somerset, England, UK; Address:
  St. Cuthberts Church, Wells, Somerset, England, UK

Notes:

Buried:
Formerly of Stoneage Farm, Binegar, the funeral took place at the Binegar Parish Church with the Reverend M. K. Warren officiating.

She was 86 and was buried in the grave of a life-long friend, Mrs. Marquand, who died one month previously, and with whom she had lived for many years.

The chief mourners were Messrs. Ernest Chard, London, and Henry Chard, Enfield, sons, Messrs. Arthur Chard, Shepton Mallet, Victor Chard, Slab House, Ivan, Wilfred and Oliver Chard, Midsomer Norton, grandsons, Mr. Hubert Padfield, Cardiff, son-in-law, Mr. Arthur Floyd, Cardiff, nephew Messrs. Shorey Old Down Inn and Padfield Goldsborough Farm, and others.
There were numerous beautiful floral tributes.

Note: She is buried with her life-long friend, Eleanore Marquand, rather than her husband.

The plot number refers to the burial entry number.

Source: South West Heritage Trust, Binegar Parish Records, Burials. 1813 to 1922. Reference D/P/bin/2/1/6.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Blacksmith
• Baptism: 10 Nov 1850, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK; Address:
  St. John the Baptist Church, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England,

Charles married Mary Ann Harding on 4 Sep 1878 in Widcombe, Somerset, England, UK. Mary (daughter of James Harding and Mary Vagg) was born in 1852 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK; died in 1919 in Clutton, Somerset, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 11 Jul 1852, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK; Address:
  St. John the Baptist Church, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England,

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer

Henry married Phoebe Dando on 3 Aug 1828 in Ston Easton, Somerset, England, UK. Phoebe (daughter of Joseph Dando and Mary Ann House) was born on 6 Mar 1807 in Ston Easton, Somerset, England, UK; died in 1869 in Ston Easton, Somerset, England, UK; was buried on 18 Feb 1869 in Ston Easton, Somerset, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 24 May 1807, Ston Easton, Somerset, England, UK; Address:
  St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ston Easton, Somerset, England, UK

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Thatcher

William married Mary Ann Hole on 6 Apr 1837 in Wells, Somerset, England, UK. Mary was born in 1805 in Wells, Somerset, England, UK; died in 1885 in North Wootton, Somerset, England, UK; was buried on 5 Jun 1885 in North Wootton, Somerset, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 17 Apr 1805, Wells, Somerset, England, UK; Address:
  St. Cuthberts Church, Wells, Somerset, England, UK

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Blacksmith
• Baptism: 24 Jan 1819, North Cadbury, Somerset, England, UK; Address:
  St. Michaels Church, North Cadbury, Somerset, England, UK

George married Mary Smith Shearn on 27 Mar 1845 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK. Mary (daughter of John Shearn and Mary Smith) was born in 1821 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK; died in 1891 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK; was buried on 14 Oct 1891 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 29 Jul 1821, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK; Address:
  St. John the Baptist Church, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England,

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer

James married Mary Vagg on 14 Sep 1834 in Bath, Somerset, England, UK. Mary was born in 1813 in Chilcompton, Somerset, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]