Introduction

Samuel Caines spent most of his working life as a dairyman, with the exception of a few years when he worked as a farm bailiff. He initially operated a dairy in Rampisham before relocating to Hardington. In the 1840s, he and his family relocated across the parish boundary into East Chinnock, where he spent the remainder of his life. When he passed away in 1872, his estate was valued at “under £800,” which was a significant amount at that time.

Birth

Samuel was born on 19 April 1804 at Leigh, the third of six children born to Samuel and Jane Caines.

Marriage

On 11 April 1833, Samuel married Elizabeth Edwards at Evershot. At the time of their marriage, Samuel was 28 years old, and Elizabeth was 30. Both signed the marriage register.

 By July 1834, the couple were residing at Kingcombe, where Samuel worked as a bailiff. By July 1839, they had moved to Rampisham, where he took on the role of dairyman.

Life at Hardington

By June 1841, Samuel, Elizabeth, their children John and Frances, along with other family members, were living at Hardington Marsh, where Samuel worked as a dairyman. Their complex household included Samuel’s sister, Jean Prout, her son, Isaac, and Samuel’s niece, Ann Andrews.

Life at East Chinnock

By July 1843, Samuel and his family had moved to East Chinnock. In March 1851, Samuel was working as a dairyman at Broad Dairy House, East Chinnock. By April 1861, his son, John, was a dairyman at Broad Farm, while Samuel was a dairyman in the principal street of East Chinnock.

At the time of the census in April 1871, Samuel was visiting his son John at Powerstock.

Death

Samuel died at East Chinnock on 16 May 1872, at the age of 68, leaving an estate valued at “under £800.” He appointed his wife as the executor of his will, leaving her £400 and any household items she wanted.  He left the residue of his estate to his three children, John, Frances and Catherine, equally.[1]

Elizabeth’s later life

Elizabeth died at Evershot, probably at the home of her daughter, Catherine, on 4 December 1879, at the age of 77. She died intestate, leaving an estate valued at “under £300.”[2]

Children

Samuel and Elizabeth had four children: Frances Catherine (who died in infancy), John, Frances Elizabeth and Catherine. John became a dairyman, like his father. Catherine married Robert Pullman of Evershot, a blacksmith who later became a coal merchant, and Frances remained single, living with her sister, Catherine.

References

[1] The will of Samuel Caines, dated 13 May 1872, proved at Taunton on 10 July 1872.

[2] National Probate Calendar.