The Diary of Mary Ann Denham

Wootton Bridge 1857 -1859
April 30th, 1857

Thursday 30th April 1857

Mrs Rogers was buried at Wootton church this morning.

Mother and I went to Newport, saw cousin William, he came home with us. After tea Julia went to Ryde Harmonic concert

April 29th, 1857

Wednesday 29th April 1857

Mother returned from Ryde. I forgot to mention that poor old Mrs. Rogers departed this life last Sunday April 26th.

March 25th, 1857

Wednesday 25th March 1857

Mother received a note from uncle Thomas stating that last evening Mrs Player on getting into bed sprained her hand and wished mother to come to Ryde and stay for a few days.

March 15th, 1857

Sunday 15th March 1857

Mothers birthday, plus Mr J.D. Osborne.

February 5th, 1857

Thursday 5th February 1857

Mother arrived home from Ryde about 7 o’clock.

February 4th, 1857

Wednesday 4th February 1857

Mother went to Ryde.

January 24th, 1857

Saturday 24th January 1857

Mother brought a very handsome pair of scales of Mr. Brown.