In June 1841, Mary Matthews was an independent, aged 60, living at Oil Moor.

Mary Hounsel was born in about 1780, possibly at Wootton Fitzpaine, Dorset. On 22 November 1802, she married Richard Matthews at Stockland. Their first child, Thomas, was born at Membury, Devon, in about 1803; their next two were born at Stockland, Devon, in about 1806 and 1808. In about 1810, the family may have moved to Whitchurch Canonicorum.

Richard died in January 1831 and was interred at Pendomer.

In June 1841, Mary was at Hardington with her sons, Thomas, Richard and George, and daughter, Eliza.

Mary died in December 1849 and was laid to rest at Pendomer with her husband.

Richard and Mary had five sons and four daughters.