General George Warde, of Woodlands Castle (1760–1830)

Blazon Shield: Quarterly 1 & 4, Azure a cross Patonce Or (Warde); 2 & 3, Per pale Gules and Azure, a chevron engrailed Or between three lions rampant Argent (Hoskins). Crest: A wolf's head erased Or. Motto: Licet esse beatis (It is permitted to be joyful).

General George Warde, born on 24th January 1760, was the third son of John Warde of Squerries Hall in Kent and Kitty Anne, daughter and heiress of Charles Hoskins of Croydon. He had an unexceptional military career and ceased to be a full-time officer (while still on full pay) after 1788. His promotions continued, to major-general in 1808, lieutenant-general in 1811 and full general in 1825. He bought Woodlands Castle in Swansea (later renamed Clyne Castle) in 1800 and began exploiting the estate's mining and commercial potential. Warde became a prominent figure in Swansea society but by the time of his death in 1830 he had financially over-extended himself and his son was left with little option but to sell the castle and its lands.

George married Charlotte Madan, daughter of Spencer Madan, Bishop of Peterborough (1729–1813). Her wealth was important in Warde's transition from military to civilian, commercial, life.

Note: Gen. Warde is sometimes confused on family history sites and elsewhere with his uncle, also General George Warde (1725-1803), with Charlotte Madan supposedly having married the uncle.

The Arms

Warde's coat of arms quarters those of his own family, the Wardes of Squerrye, with those of his heiress mother.