The Diary of Mary Ann Denham

Wootton Bridge 1857 -1859
September 16th, 1858

Thursday 16th September 1858

I went to Ryde to pay Mothers account at Mr. Hearns. Annie and Emma Jane came in the van to see Grandma. I arrived home by 2 o’clock after which I went to Newport. When I came back I found Mrs Dennis, Mary Louisa and Lucy Emily and the servant, they all returned to Ryde in the van. Fernhill Harvest Supper.

June 14th, 1858

Monday 14th June 1858

Mrs Sanders of Fernhill after a protracted illness departed this life aged 70 years. A party of Wootton Villagers went to the sheep shearing supper at Combley.

February 16th, 1857

Monday 16th February 1857

Mrs Jackman’s (little girl) burnt so very much whilst she was gone Fernhill that it expired about 2 hours after her return.