In April 1891, Jemina Cleale, aged 60, was living on her own means at Hardington Moor.

Jemina was born at Hardington in about 1830, the illegitimate daughter of Sarah Guppy.

In March 1851, she was a house servant in the household of John Shielle, a draper and tea dealer resident in Cheap Street, Sherborne.

In 1860, she married William Cleale, a farm labourer of Hardington.

In April 1871, Jemina was a glover.

William died in September 1884, aged 70. He left an estate valued at £10. By his will, he left Jemina all his estate, including a parcel of freehold land.

By March 1901, Jemina was on parish relief.

In 1909, she inherited £2 10s from Susan Guppy.[1]

In April 1911, she occupied a three-roomed house at Hardington Moor.

She died in 1914, aged 84.

William and Jemina had no children.

References


[1] The will of Susan Guppy, dated 17 April 1907, proved in London 30 January 1909.

Map of Hardington Moor. Jemina's house may have been number 324. Reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.