In April 1871, Frances White, 16, was a dairymaid at Hardington Marsh, where her father was the dairyman.

Early life at Hardington Marsh

Frances was born at Hardington in 1854, the third child of William and Emma White.

In April 1871, Frances was a dairymaid at Hardington Marsh.

By April 1881, she was still working on her parents’ farm at Hardington Marsh. The census recorded her as a farmer’s daughter.

Marriage

In 1882, Frances married John Henry Hawkins, a stone mason from West Coker.

Early married life at Hardington Marsh

John and Frances lived at Hardington Marsh until about 1890.

Married life at Hardington Moor

They then moved to Hardington Moor, where they stayed for the rest of their lives.

In the 1920 estate sale, they bought lot 90 as the sitting tenants.

Death

John died on 18 December 1922, aged 66, leaving an estate valued at £202-15s.

Frances died on 4 December 1935, aged 81.

Children

John and Frances had six sons and two daughters.