Mary BENFIELD

1787 - Jun 18261

Life History

1787	Born in Swanage, Dorset
14th Feb 1787	Baptised in Swanage, Dorset.1
12th May 1807	Married George BARNES in Swanage, Dorset.3,1 George Barnes, of Worth Maltravers, B., & Mary Benfield, of this Parish, Sp., by Licence. Wit., Isaac Collins, John Burt.
1808	Birth of son Thomas Northover BARNES in Worth, Dorset
1809	Birth of son Henry BARNES in Worth, Dorset
1811	Birth of son William Charles BARNES in Worth, Dorset
1813	Birth of son George BARNES in Worth, Dorset
1816	Birth of son Samuel BARNES in Worth, Dorset
approx. 1821	Birth of daughter Mary Northover BARNES in Worth, Dorset.2
approx. 1823	Birth of daughter Elizabeth Ralland BARNES in Worth, Dorset.2
Jun 1826	Died in Worth, Dorset.1
11th Jun 1826	Buried in Worth, Dorset.1

On 14 October 1803, because of the threat of a French invasion, a return of the names of inhabitants and their abilities was drawn up. Mary was listed as capable of removing herself.