The Diary of Mary Ann Denham

Wootton Bridge 1857 -1859

Archive for the ‘Diary’ Category

December 12th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Sunday 12th December 1858

Julia went to Wootton Church. Mother came to see us. In the afternoon W.W. D and F.L. called in. In the evening we went part of the way home with mother.

December 11th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Saturday 11th December 1858

I went to Newport.

December 10th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Friday 10th December 1858

Mr.F. Lewis’ birthday 21 years of age. In the afternoon Mr.G.C. had a tooth extracted. In the evening Julia returned from Ryde, Mr.W.W.Dore and F.L. called in.

December 9th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Thursday 9th December 1858

A concert at Sandown.

December 8th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Wednesday 8th December 1858

I went to Newport. In the evening Mr.F.L. and Mr W.W. D called in for a short chat.

December 6th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Monday 6th December 1858

Julia went to Ryde, I went to Newport, Mr F. L. drank tea with us.

December 5th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Sunday 5th December 1858

I very much better. In the afternoon Miss J. Brading and Mr. T Lillywhite drank tea with us. In the evening we went to Wootton Bridge Chapel.

December 4th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Saturday 4th December 1858

I very ill indeed.  Julia went to Newport.

December 1st, 1858 by Mary Ann

Wednesday 1st December 1858

Julia went into Newport, heard that Mr. John Caplin of Ryde was buried yesterday at St. Pauls churchyard, he was only ill a few days. He has left a young widow and one child to lament his loss.

November 30th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Tuesday 30th November 1858

Appeal day at Newport against the Income Tax. Cousin William drank tea with us.