Researchers who have claimed this convict
There are currently 2 researchers who have claimed Robert Guard
- Researcher (Maree Da Costa)
- Researcher (Sue McGuire)
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Biographies
Robert Gard was well into his 60’s when he was convicted of stealing milk from a cow belonging to John Smith of Allington. He was a married man with 12 grown children the youngest of which was Thomas Bennett Gard, who was also transported in 1822 aged 19.
He was assigned to James Gordon Esq, Magistrate at Pittwater where he remained for several years as a shepherd. He was known for his loyalty, hard work, and good character. His son Thomas was also assigned to Mr Gordon in the 1830's.
In 1824, Robert was awarded by the Agricultural Society, a new suit of clothes and £4. “Robert Guard, assigned servant to James Gordon, Esq., for having lived with his master, with a good character nearly five years. The same, for his care of a flock of sheep, consisting of nearly 700, during a similar period.”
In 1825, he applied to rent land and received a grant for 32 acres at Brighton the same year, possibly as a result on this application and the strong support of Mr Gordon. It doesn’t appear that he ever resided on this land however his grandson, also Robert Gard (1832-1916) lived at Rosebank cottage on this land from about 1890 and it remained in the family until sold by a great-great-grandson in 1949.
He was still in the Pittwater area in 1832 when he signed a petition to the Surveyor General regarding the roads in the area. He died on 3 Dec 1834 aged 82. He was a farmer at Pittwater.
Submitted by Researcher (Maree Da Costa) on 9 December 2023
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Research notes
Robert Gard, father of convict Thomas Bennett Gard per Arab, died 3 Dec 1834 aged 82, at Pittwater, Tasmania - Source TAHO RGD34/1/1 no 3759
Submitted by Researcher (Maree Da Costa) on 25 March 2023
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Sources
- The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/3, p.112
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