| ![Show Contents]() Geard History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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England
Early Origins of the Geard familyThe surname Geard was first found in Kent where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1275 when Richard and John Gard held Lands. Early History of the Geard familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Geard research. Another 70 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1605, 1606, 1645, 1662 and 1697 are included under the topic Early Geard History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Geard Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Geard include Gard, Guard, Garde, Guarde and others. Early Notables of the Geard familyDistinguished members of the family include William Dugard, or Du Gard, (1606-1662), English schoolmaster and printer who printed many important documents and propaganda, first in support of Charles I and later of Oliver Cromwell. He was the son of the Rev. Henry Dugard and was born at the Hodges, Bromsgrove...
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| Geard migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Geard Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Charles Geard, aged 27, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Sea Park" 1
- Mr. William Geard, (b. 1821), aged 32, Cornish mason departing from Plymouth on 17th September 1852 aboard the ship "Time and Truth" arriving in Geelong, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on 5th January 1853 2
- Mrs. Mary Ann Geard, (b. 1830), aged 23, Cornish settler departing from Plymouth on 17th September 1852 aboard the ship "Time and Truth" arriving in Geelong, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on 5th January 1853 2
- Miss Elizabeth Geard, (b. 1852), aged 1, Cornish settler departing from Plymouth on 17th September 1852 aboard the ship "Time and Truth" arriving in Geelong, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on 5th January 1853 2
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Toujours fidele
Motto Translation: Always faithful.
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