Captain Thomas "Tommy" Garth of the 15th Hussar
Known for his legendary scandalous affair with Lady Georgiana Caroline Dashwood Astley . He is believed to be the illegitimate son of King George III daughter Princess Sophia. He attempted to blackmail the royal family about his parentage.
Captain Thomas Garth (1800 to 1775) was the son of General Thomas Garth (1744 – 18 November 1829) who was a British Army officer and chief equerry to King George III. Thomas (Tommy) Garth of the 15th Hussars (1800–1873), who it is believed was the illegitimate son Princess Sophia (1777–1848), George III and Queen Charlotte's fifth daughter.
Father General Thomas Garth as equerry to King George III lived at Governor Place by Buckingham Palace. But he also had a leased house in the country call Lislington House.
Lislington House was owned by the Walpoles. His landlords were absentee landlords and the estate was managed by land agents. Lisington House and the estate was leased, with the most renowned lessee, General Thomas Garth, principal equerry to George III and it was at this time that the young princesses, Mary, Sophia and Amelia, along with the Duke of York, stayed in Lisington House.
General Garth 33 years older than the daughters apparently carried on an illicit relationship with the one of the King's daughters, Princess Sophia, on her frequent trips to visit her ailing father. Sophia and two of her sisters would usually stay the last night of their journey to Weymouth at Llsington House.
In 1800 Sophia gave birth to a son in Weymouth. The child, named Thomas, was quickly adopted by a local couple and when he was two years old he was adopted by General Garth and taken to live at Llsington. General Garth never married so young Tommy was branded as his nephew.
Tommy Garth was educated at Harrow School and eventually went into 15th The King's Hussars, his father's old regiment,
On the 25 of September 1826, his elopement with Lady Georgiana Caroline Astley (the wife of Sir Jacob Astley 16th Lord Hasting) would be a scandalous affair documented in the newspapers and illustrated by the cartoonist pens. Captain Thomas Garth was age 26. Lady Georgiana Caroline Dashwood Astley age 30 was married to Lord Astley age 29 and had they 2 sons-Jacob Henry Delaval Astley age 4 and Delaval Loftus Astley age 1. She left with Thomas and went to his Family house on Grosvenor Street.
On July 1827, The Court of Common Pleas occurred. Civil action brought by Sir Jacob Astley against Captain Thomas Garth for having seduced his wife. Jury found in flavour of the plaintiff and awarded 1 schilling damages. It was proved that Sir Astley had consorted with many prostitues.
In June 1828, Sir Jacob Asley challenged Captain Thomas of 15th Hussar to a Duel at Osterley Park in Isleworth, Middlesex, England. Garth received fire from Lord Astley but he refused to return it. The police intervened and preventing the duel from proceeding
In 1828, Sir Astley filed for Divorce with the Consistory Court of the Diocese of London. A Suit of Divorce against Georgiana Caroline Astley by her adultery. The divorce was not granted. The decision was the conduct of Sir Jacob Astley barred him from divorcing his wife. He was not granted a divorce.
Added to the mix of drama happening in 1828, His father General Thomas Garth was on his death bed. His father informed him of his true heritage. His mother was Princess Sophia. How she would stay at Lislington House. Told him of the letters Princess Sophia had written to him. Giving him truth of Paternity. His father died on 12 September 1829. His will was proved on 10 December 1829. By his will, signed on 12 September 1829 and proved on 10 December that year, he bequeathed his house, 32 Grosvenor Place, Mayfair, with its plate, household furniture and personal effects, together with his effects in and about Ilsington House, to 'Tommy' Garth. He named his residuary legatee as his nephew, Captain Thomas Garth RN (1781-1841) of Haines Hill, Berkshire, the son of his older brother, Charles.
After Garth learned of his true heritage in 1828, he tried to resolve the family's debts by blackmailing the royal family with Sophia's letters to father the General, letters which made it clear that she was her son. Rumors have the royal family cutting several Deals: settled £3,000 a year on the boy, Sophia herself paying money to the son, etc. But life history of Tommy's money supports he did receive. Historian generally believe Thomas was Sophia son.
In October of 1830, Captain Thomas Garth and Lady Georgia Caroline Astley go to King Bench Prison because of not being to pay his debts.
Their daughter Georgiana Rosamond Caroline Garth was born the 26th of June 1835 at King Bench Prison. Her mother Georgiana Rosamond Caroline Astley dies 2 days later on 28 June 1835 at Kings Bench Prison from Scarlet Fever.
Her Baptism occurs on 19 August 1835 at St. George the Martyr Southwark, Surrey England. While she was baptized as the daughter of Sir Jacob Astley and Georgiana Caroline Dashwood Astley, she was actually the illegitimate daughter of Georgiana Caroline Dashwood Astley and Thomas Garth. Why? Sir Jacob Astley attempt in Parliament Court failed to be grant a divorce. In the Victoria Era the only way to obtain a divorce was an Act of Parliament initiated by the husband. So mother Georgiana Caroline Astley just left with Captain Thomas Garth.
Captain Thomas Garth raises Daughter Georgiana Rosemond Caroline with the last name of Garth. Her legal father Sir Jacob Astley 16th Lord Hasting had nothing to do with the child. She did have 2 half Siblings: Sir Jacob Henry Delaval Astley 17th Lord Hasting and Sir Rev Delaval Loftus Astley 18th Lord Hasting.
After Captain Thomas Garth served his time at Kings Bench Prison he lives at 30 Hans Place in London. Census Records through out the decades place him and daughter Georgiana Rosemond Caroline living together at the valuable property of 30 Hans Place, London, England. The property is directly in front of Buckingham Palace. Georgiana Rosemond Caroline Garth never marries.
With her father death on 19 November 1875, She is sole Executrix of his estate 12,000 pounds. She hires a lawyer sales 30 Hans Place and pays his debts, She moves to 3 Carlisle Place a smaller value property just barely down the streets. She has 4 lady room mates.
She died 5th of April 1912 at Croydon General Hospital, West Croydon Surrey. The cause was pneumonia following an accidental fracture of the thigh..
She was buried with her father Thomas Garth at Brompton Cemetery. Daughter Georgiana was executor of her father estate and burial details. According to the burial records of Plot M. 130.3 60.5 She had the his plot dig deeper to accommodate her body being buried in the same grave at a later date.
Known for his legendary scandalous affair with Lady Georgiana Caroline Dashwood Astley . He is believed to be the illegitimate son of King George III daughter Princess Sophia. He attempted to blackmail the royal family about his parentage.
Captain Thomas Garth (1800 to 1775) was the son of General Thomas Garth (1744 – 18 November 1829) who was a British Army officer and chief equerry to King George III. Thomas (Tommy) Garth of the 15th Hussars (1800–1873), who it is believed was the illegitimate son Princess Sophia (1777–1848), George III and Queen Charlotte's fifth daughter.
Father General Thomas Garth as equerry to King George III lived at Governor Place by Buckingham Palace. But he also had a leased house in the country call Lislington House.
Lislington House was owned by the Walpoles. His landlords were absentee landlords and the estate was managed by land agents. Lisington House and the estate was leased, with the most renowned lessee, General Thomas Garth, principal equerry to George III and it was at this time that the young princesses, Mary, Sophia and Amelia, along with the Duke of York, stayed in Lisington House.
General Garth 33 years older than the daughters apparently carried on an illicit relationship with the one of the King's daughters, Princess Sophia, on her frequent trips to visit her ailing father. Sophia and two of her sisters would usually stay the last night of their journey to Weymouth at Llsington House.
In 1800 Sophia gave birth to a son in Weymouth. The child, named Thomas, was quickly adopted by a local couple and when he was two years old he was adopted by General Garth and taken to live at Llsington. General Garth never married so young Tommy was branded as his nephew.
Tommy Garth was educated at Harrow School and eventually went into 15th The King's Hussars, his father's old regiment,
On the 25 of September 1826, his elopement with Lady Georgiana Caroline Astley (the wife of Sir Jacob Astley 16th Lord Hasting) would be a scandalous affair documented in the newspapers and illustrated by the cartoonist pens. Captain Thomas Garth was age 26. Lady Georgiana Caroline Dashwood Astley age 30 was married to Lord Astley age 29 and had they 2 sons-Jacob Henry Delaval Astley age 4 and Delaval Loftus Astley age 1. She left with Thomas and went to his Family house on Grosvenor Street.
On July 1827, The Court of Common Pleas occurred. Civil action brought by Sir Jacob Astley against Captain Thomas Garth for having seduced his wife. Jury found in flavour of the plaintiff and awarded 1 schilling damages. It was proved that Sir Astley had consorted with many prostitues.
In June 1828, Sir Jacob Asley challenged Captain Thomas of 15th Hussar to a Duel at Osterley Park in Isleworth, Middlesex, England. Garth received fire from Lord Astley but he refused to return it. The police intervened and preventing the duel from proceeding
In 1828, Sir Astley filed for Divorce with the Consistory Court of the Diocese of London. A Suit of Divorce against Georgiana Caroline Astley by her adultery. The divorce was not granted. The decision was the conduct of Sir Jacob Astley barred him from divorcing his wife. He was not granted a divorce.
Added to the mix of drama happening in 1828, His father General Thomas Garth was on his death bed. His father informed him of his true heritage. His mother was Princess Sophia. How she would stay at Lislington House. Told him of the letters Princess Sophia had written to him. Giving him truth of Paternity. His father died on 12 September 1829. His will was proved on 10 December 1829. By his will, signed on 12 September 1829 and proved on 10 December that year, he bequeathed his house, 32 Grosvenor Place, Mayfair, with its plate, household furniture and personal effects, together with his effects in and about Ilsington House, to 'Tommy' Garth. He named his residuary legatee as his nephew, Captain Thomas Garth RN (1781-1841) of Haines Hill, Berkshire, the son of his older brother, Charles.
After Garth learned of his true heritage in 1828, he tried to resolve the family's debts by blackmailing the royal family with Sophia's letters to father the General, letters which made it clear that she was her son. Rumors have the royal family cutting several Deals: settled £3,000 a year on the boy, Sophia herself paying money to the son, etc. But life history of Tommy's money supports he did receive. Historian generally believe Thomas was Sophia son.
In October of 1830, Captain Thomas Garth and Lady Georgia Caroline Astley go to King Bench Prison because of not being to pay his debts.
Their daughter Georgiana Rosamond Caroline Garth was born the 26th of June 1835 at King Bench Prison. Her mother Georgiana Rosamond Caroline Astley dies 2 days later on 28 June 1835 at Kings Bench Prison from Scarlet Fever.
Her Baptism occurs on 19 August 1835 at St. George the Martyr Southwark, Surrey England. While she was baptized as the daughter of Sir Jacob Astley and Georgiana Caroline Dashwood Astley, she was actually the illegitimate daughter of Georgiana Caroline Dashwood Astley and Thomas Garth. Why? Sir Jacob Astley attempt in Parliament Court failed to be grant a divorce. In the Victoria Era the only way to obtain a divorce was an Act of Parliament initiated by the husband. So mother Georgiana Caroline Astley just left with Captain Thomas Garth.
Captain Thomas Garth raises Daughter Georgiana Rosemond Caroline with the last name of Garth. Her legal father Sir Jacob Astley 16th Lord Hasting had nothing to do with the child. She did have 2 half Siblings: Sir Jacob Henry Delaval Astley 17th Lord Hasting and Sir Rev Delaval Loftus Astley 18th Lord Hasting.
After Captain Thomas Garth served his time at Kings Bench Prison he lives at 30 Hans Place in London. Census Records through out the decades place him and daughter Georgiana Rosemond Caroline living together at the valuable property of 30 Hans Place, London, England. The property is directly in front of Buckingham Palace. Georgiana Rosemond Caroline Garth never marries.
With her father death on 19 November 1875, She is sole Executrix of his estate 12,000 pounds. She hires a lawyer sales 30 Hans Place and pays his debts, She moves to 3 Carlisle Place a smaller value property just barely down the streets. She has 4 lady room mates.
She died 5th of April 1912 at Croydon General Hospital, West Croydon Surrey. The cause was pneumonia following an accidental fracture of the thigh..
She was buried with her father Thomas Garth at Brompton Cemetery. Daughter Georgiana was executor of her father estate and burial details. According to the burial records of Plot M. 130.3 60.5 She had the his plot dig deeper to accommodate her body being buried in the same grave at a later date.
Captain Thomas "Tommy" Garth of the 15th Hussar
Known for his legendary scandalous affair with Lady Georgiana Caroline Dashwood Astley . He is believed to be the illegitimate son of King George III daughter Princess Sophia. He attempted to blackmail the royal family about his parentage.
Captain Thomas Garth (1800 to 1775) was the son of General Thomas Garth (1744 – 18 November 1829) who was a British Army officer and chief equerry to King George III. Thomas (Tommy) Garth of the 15th Hussars (1800–1873), who it is believed was the illegitimate son Princess Sophia (1777–1848), George III and Queen Charlotte's fifth daughter.
Father General Thomas Garth as equerry to King George III lived at Governor Place by Buckingham Palace. But he also had a leased house in the country call Lislington House.
Lislington House was owned by the Walpoles. His landlords were absentee landlords and the estate was managed by land agents. Lisington House and the estate was leased, with the most renowned lessee, General Thomas Garth, principal equerry to George III and it was at this time that the young princesses, Mary, Sophia and Amelia, along with the Duke of York, stayed in Lisington House.
General Garth 33 years older than the daughters apparently carried on an illicit relationship with the one of the King's daughters, Princess Sophia, on her frequent trips to visit her ailing father. Sophia and two of her sisters would usually stay the last night of their journey to Weymouth at Llsington House.
In 1800 Sophia gave birth to a son in Weymouth. The child, named Thomas, was quickly adopted by a local couple and when he was two years old he was adopted by General Garth and taken to live at Llsington. General Garth never married so young Tommy was branded as his nephew.
Tommy Garth was educated at Harrow School and eventually went into 15th The King's Hussars, his father's old regiment,
On the 25 of September 1826, his elopement with Lady Georgiana Caroline Astley (the wife of Sir Jacob Astley 16th Lord Hasting) would be a scandalous affair documented in the newspapers and illustrated by the cartoonist pens. Captain Thomas Garth was age 26. Lady Georgiana Caroline Dashwood Astley age 30 was married to Lord Astley age 29 and had they 2 sons-Jacob Henry Delaval Astley age 4 and Delaval Loftus Astley age 1. She left with Thomas and went to his Family house on Grosvenor Street.
On July 1827, The Court of Common Pleas occurred. Civil action brought by Sir Jacob Astley against Captain Thomas Garth for having seduced his wife. Jury found in flavour of the plaintiff and awarded 1 schilling damages. It was proved that Sir Astley had consorted with many prostitues.
In June 1828, Sir Jacob Asley challenged Captain Thomas of 15th Hussar to a Duel at Osterley Park in Isleworth, Middlesex, England. Garth received fire from Lord Astley but he refused to return it. The police intervened and preventing the duel from proceeding
In 1828, Sir Astley filed for Divorce with the Consistory Court of the Diocese of London. A Suit of Divorce against Georgiana Caroline Astley by her adultery. The divorce was not granted. The decision was the conduct of Sir Jacob Astley barred him from divorcing his wife. He was not granted a divorce.
Added to the mix of drama happening in 1828, His father General Thomas Garth was on his death bed. His father informed him of his true heritage. His mother was Princess Sophia. How she would stay at Lislington House. Told him of the letters Princess Sophia had written to him. Giving him truth of Paternity. His father died on 12 September 1829. His will was proved on 10 December 1829. By his will, signed on 12 September 1829 and proved on 10 December that year, he bequeathed his house, 32 Grosvenor Place, Mayfair, with its plate, household furniture and personal effects, together with his effects in and about Ilsington House, to 'Tommy' Garth. He named his residuary legatee as his nephew, Captain Thomas Garth RN (1781-1841) of Haines Hill, Berkshire, the son of his older brother, Charles.
After Garth learned of his true heritage in 1828, he tried to resolve the family's debts by blackmailing the royal family with Sophia's letters to father the General, letters which made it clear that she was her son. Rumors have the royal family cutting several Deals: settled £3,000 a year on the boy, Sophia herself paying money to the son, etc. But life history of Tommy's money supports he did receive. Historian generally believe Thomas was Sophia son.
In October of 1830, Captain Thomas Garth and Lady Georgia Caroline Astley go to King Bench Prison because of not being to pay his debts.
Their daughter Georgiana Rosamond Caroline Garth was born the 26th of June 1835 at King Bench Prison. Her mother Georgiana Rosamond Caroline Astley dies 2 days later on 28 June 1835 at Kings Bench Prison from Scarlet Fever.
Her Baptism occurs on 19 August 1835 at St. George the Martyr Southwark, Surrey England. While she was baptized as the daughter of Sir Jacob Astley and Georgiana Caroline Dashwood Astley, she was actually the illegitimate daughter of Georgiana Caroline Dashwood Astley and Thomas Garth. Why? Sir Jacob Astley attempt in Parliament Court failed to be grant a divorce. In the Victoria Era the only way to obtain a divorce was an Act of Parliament initiated by the husband. So mother Georgiana Caroline Astley just left with Captain Thomas Garth.
Captain Thomas Garth raises Daughter Georgiana Rosemond Caroline with the last name of Garth. Her legal father Sir Jacob Astley 16th Lord Hasting had nothing to do with the child. She did have 2 half Siblings: Sir Jacob Henry Delaval Astley 17th Lord Hasting and Sir Rev Delaval Loftus Astley 18th Lord Hasting.
After Captain Thomas Garth served his time at Kings Bench Prison he lives at 30 Hans Place in London. Census Records through out the decades place him and daughter Georgiana Rosemond Caroline living together at the valuable property of 30 Hans Place, London, England. The property is directly in front of Buckingham Palace. Georgiana Rosemond Caroline Garth never marries.
With her father death on 19 November 1875, She is sole Executrix of his estate 12,000 pounds. She hires a lawyer sales 30 Hans Place and pays his debts, She moves to 3 Carlisle Place a smaller value property just barely down the streets. She has 4 lady room mates.
She died 5th of April 1912 at Croydon General Hospital, West Croydon Surrey. The cause was pneumonia following an accidental fracture of the thigh..
She was buried with her father Thomas Garth at Brompton Cemetery. Daughter Georgiana was executor of her father estate and burial details. According to the burial records of Plot M. 130.3 60.5 She had the his plot dig deeper to accommodate her body being buried in the same grave at a later date.
Known for his legendary scandalous affair with Lady Georgiana Caroline Dashwood Astley . He is believed to be the illegitimate son of King George III daughter Princess Sophia. He attempted to blackmail the royal family about his parentage.
Captain Thomas Garth (1800 to 1775) was the son of General Thomas Garth (1744 – 18 November 1829) who was a British Army officer and chief equerry to King George III. Thomas (Tommy) Garth of the 15th Hussars (1800–1873), who it is believed was the illegitimate son Princess Sophia (1777–1848), George III and Queen Charlotte's fifth daughter.
Father General Thomas Garth as equerry to King George III lived at Governor Place by Buckingham Palace. But he also had a leased house in the country call Lislington House.
Lislington House was owned by the Walpoles. His landlords were absentee landlords and the estate was managed by land agents. Lisington House and the estate was leased, with the most renowned lessee, General Thomas Garth, principal equerry to George III and it was at this time that the young princesses, Mary, Sophia and Amelia, along with the Duke of York, stayed in Lisington House.
General Garth 33 years older than the daughters apparently carried on an illicit relationship with the one of the King's daughters, Princess Sophia, on her frequent trips to visit her ailing father. Sophia and two of her sisters would usually stay the last night of their journey to Weymouth at Llsington House.
In 1800 Sophia gave birth to a son in Weymouth. The child, named Thomas, was quickly adopted by a local couple and when he was two years old he was adopted by General Garth and taken to live at Llsington. General Garth never married so young Tommy was branded as his nephew.
Tommy Garth was educated at Harrow School and eventually went into 15th The King's Hussars, his father's old regiment,
On the 25 of September 1826, his elopement with Lady Georgiana Caroline Astley (the wife of Sir Jacob Astley 16th Lord Hasting) would be a scandalous affair documented in the newspapers and illustrated by the cartoonist pens. Captain Thomas Garth was age 26. Lady Georgiana Caroline Dashwood Astley age 30 was married to Lord Astley age 29 and had they 2 sons-Jacob Henry Delaval Astley age 4 and Delaval Loftus Astley age 1. She left with Thomas and went to his Family house on Grosvenor Street.
On July 1827, The Court of Common Pleas occurred. Civil action brought by Sir Jacob Astley against Captain Thomas Garth for having seduced his wife. Jury found in flavour of the plaintiff and awarded 1 schilling damages. It was proved that Sir Astley had consorted with many prostitues.
In June 1828, Sir Jacob Asley challenged Captain Thomas of 15th Hussar to a Duel at Osterley Park in Isleworth, Middlesex, England. Garth received fire from Lord Astley but he refused to return it. The police intervened and preventing the duel from proceeding
In 1828, Sir Astley filed for Divorce with the Consistory Court of the Diocese of London. A Suit of Divorce against Georgiana Caroline Astley by her adultery. The divorce was not granted. The decision was the conduct of Sir Jacob Astley barred him from divorcing his wife. He was not granted a divorce.
Added to the mix of drama happening in 1828, His father General Thomas Garth was on his death bed. His father informed him of his true heritage. His mother was Princess Sophia. How she would stay at Lislington House. Told him of the letters Princess Sophia had written to him. Giving him truth of Paternity. His father died on 12 September 1829. His will was proved on 10 December 1829. By his will, signed on 12 September 1829 and proved on 10 December that year, he bequeathed his house, 32 Grosvenor Place, Mayfair, with its plate, household furniture and personal effects, together with his effects in and about Ilsington House, to 'Tommy' Garth. He named his residuary legatee as his nephew, Captain Thomas Garth RN (1781-1841) of Haines Hill, Berkshire, the son of his older brother, Charles.
After Garth learned of his true heritage in 1828, he tried to resolve the family's debts by blackmailing the royal family with Sophia's letters to father the General, letters which made it clear that she was her son. Rumors have the royal family cutting several Deals: settled £3,000 a year on the boy, Sophia herself paying money to the son, etc. But life history of Tommy's money supports he did receive. Historian generally believe Thomas was Sophia son.
In October of 1830, Captain Thomas Garth and Lady Georgia Caroline Astley go to King Bench Prison because of not being to pay his debts.
Their daughter Georgiana Rosamond Caroline Garth was born the 26th of June 1835 at King Bench Prison. Her mother Georgiana Rosamond Caroline Astley dies 2 days later on 28 June 1835 at Kings Bench Prison from Scarlet Fever.
Her Baptism occurs on 19 August 1835 at St. George the Martyr Southwark, Surrey England. While she was baptized as the daughter of Sir Jacob Astley and Georgiana Caroline Dashwood Astley, she was actually the illegitimate daughter of Georgiana Caroline Dashwood Astley and Thomas Garth. Why? Sir Jacob Astley attempt in Parliament Court failed to be grant a divorce. In the Victoria Era the only way to obtain a divorce was an Act of Parliament initiated by the husband. So mother Georgiana Caroline Astley just left with Captain Thomas Garth.
Captain Thomas Garth raises Daughter Georgiana Rosemond Caroline with the last name of Garth. Her legal father Sir Jacob Astley 16th Lord Hasting had nothing to do with the child. She did have 2 half Siblings: Sir Jacob Henry Delaval Astley 17th Lord Hasting and Sir Rev Delaval Loftus Astley 18th Lord Hasting.
After Captain Thomas Garth served his time at Kings Bench Prison he lives at 30 Hans Place in London. Census Records through out the decades place him and daughter Georgiana Rosemond Caroline living together at the valuable property of 30 Hans Place, London, England. The property is directly in front of Buckingham Palace. Georgiana Rosemond Caroline Garth never marries.
With her father death on 19 November 1875, She is sole Executrix of his estate 12,000 pounds. She hires a lawyer sales 30 Hans Place and pays his debts, She moves to 3 Carlisle Place a smaller value property just barely down the streets. She has 4 lady room mates.
She died 5th of April 1912 at Croydon General Hospital, West Croydon Surrey. The cause was pneumonia following an accidental fracture of the thigh..
She was buried with her father Thomas Garth at Brompton Cemetery. Daughter Georgiana was executor of her father estate and burial details. According to the burial records of Plot M. 130.3 60.5 She had the his plot dig deeper to accommodate her body being buried in the same grave at a later date.
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