ISARD PHOTO
Although I have lived in the Redhill, Surrey area most of my life; imagine my surprise a few years ago when I received a photograph from Australia of a family of Isards that had lived in Redhill in the 19th century. The photo was dated 1886 and must have been taken in the back garden of their home in Redhill.
The photo consist of 11 people: George William Isard; his wife Martha Ann nee Smith and their 9 children. It was an absolute gem, I could not believe that this was taken less than 2 miles away from where I lived at that time and I received this photo from 12000 miles across the world.
It just goes to show that the history of our family is out there somewhere, all we have to do is find it.
Anybody interested in this photo then feel free to contact me.
Back Row Left to right
George born 1866, Father George William born 1840, Madeline born 1872, Mother Mary Ann Smith born 1841, Walter born 1868, Arthur Montague born 1870,
Middle row
Edgar born 1874, Harold born 1876
Front Row
Percy born 1878, Ernest born 1880, Ralph born 1883. (looking miserable probably because he is dressed as a girl)
These photo's were taken by Alfred John Isard Eastbourne between 1887 - 1906 Don't know who the little girl is
These two pictures were supplied by David Smith whose website is www.photohistory-sussex.co.uk/
Photograph of USS Izard (DD-589), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was a ship of the United States Navy named after Lieutenant Ralph Izard (1785–1822),