Introduction

Mary Bartlett probably moved to Hardington after her first marriage in 1788 and resided there until her death in 1849. The tithe map shows her living in a cottage in Swin’s Lane.

Birth

Mary was born in about 1761, outside of Somerset, probably in a Dorset parish near Misterton. Her maiden name was Larcomb.

First marriage

She married Malachi Baker of Hardington at Misterton on 1 January 1788. Both she and Malachi signed the register with a cross.

Children

Mary and Malachi had seven daughters and no sons.

Husband’s death

Malachi died in February 1830 at the age of 76.

Second marriage

On 14 November 1832, Mary married Charles Bartlett at Hardington. He signed the marriage register, while she made a cross.

Death of second husband

Charles died in February 1837 at Hardington at the age of 69, and was buried at East Chinnock.

Mary’s later life

In June 1841, Mary Bartlett was an independent, probably living in Swins Lane with her daughter, Elizabeth Hackwell and granddaughter, Mary Hackwell.

In 1843, Mary occupied a house at Broad Hill (plot 406 on the tithe map) and a plot of 25 perches (plot 412 on the tithe map).

Death

Mary died in July 1849 at the age of 88.

Later history of the house

In 1848, Mary’s granddaughter, Mary Hackwell, married Thomas Eastment, who then moved into the house. Elizabeth Hackwell died in November 1862 at the age of 68, and Mary Eastment died in 1913 at the age of 88.