Introduction
George Beer was a farmer at Hardington during the 1820s. He later moved to Whitelackington, where he died in 1837.
Birth
George, the son of John and Anne Beer, was born at Hardington on 1 April 1788.[1]
Marriage
On 23 November 1820, George married Jane Daw at Corscombe by licence. The witnesses to the marriage were William Dawe and Susan Dawe.
Occupation
George was a farmer at Hardington until about 1829.[2]
Parish offices
George served as a tithingman from 1816 to 1821.[3]
Death
George died at Whitelackington in August 1837, aged 48, and was interred at Hardington.
Jane’s later life
By March 1851, Jane lived at Lyatts, East Coker.[4]
She died in February 1871, aged 78, and was interred at Hardington alongside her husband.
Children
George and Jane had three children: William Daw Snaydon, George and Susan Dawe Snaydon. Susan Dawe Snaydon married Ellis Brake.
References
[1] Hardington baptism register.
[2] Hardington jury lists.
[3] Hardington jury lists.
[4] Jane has not been found on the 1841 census.
