Mary was born in 1841 in Kenwyn, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.
According to the "England and Wales Census, 1841," Mary Anna lived with her parents Jacob Eddy and Hannah Eddy.[1]. She was less than 1 year old (listed as "0 years").[2] Mary Anna and her parents lived in Penstrose Moors, Kea, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.[3]
The Marriage Banns for Mary Anna and Richard Edwards were published on 04 April 1858, 11 April 1858, and 18 April 1858.[4]
On the 29th of April, 1858, Mary married Richard Edwards.[5][6] The marriage took place at the parish church in Linkinhorne, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.[7][8] She was 18 years old, he was 21.[9][10] The residence of both Mary and Richard was Henwood.[11] Mary's father is listed as Jacob Eddy, gardener.[12][13]
In 1881, Mary lived with her family in Railway Village, Linkinhorne, Cornwall, England.[14]. Her occupation was listed as "copper miners [sic] wife."[15]
In 1891, Mary lived with her husband and family in Railway Village, Linkinhorne, Cornwall, England.[16]
In 1901, Mary lived in Minions, Cornwall, England with her daughter Evelina and son Albert.
Mary passed away 5 February 1917 in Liskeard, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. She was buried at Rilla Mill Methodist Cemetery, Rilla Mill, Cornwall, England.[17]
Sources
↑ "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQBS-ZSK : 5 March 2021), Mary Ann Eddy in household of Jacob Eddy, Kea, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
↑ "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQBS-ZSK : 5 March 2021), Mary Ann Eddy in household of Jacob Eddy, Kea, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
↑ "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQBS-ZSK : 5 March 2021), Mary Ann Eddy in household of Jacob Eddy, Kea, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
↑ "England, Cornwall Parish Registers, 1538-2010," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJHB-K21P : 9 March 2021), Richard Edwards and Mary Ann Eddy, 18 Apr 1858; citing Marriage, Linkinhorne, Cornwall, England, Cornwall Records Office, Truro.
↑ "England, Cornwall Parish Registers, 1538-2010," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKVW-35Z9 : 9 March 2021), Richard Edwards and Mary Anna Eddy, 29 Apr 1858; citing Marriage, Linkinhorne, Cornwall, England, Cornwall Records Office, Truro.
↑ "England, Cornwall Parish Registers, 1538-2010," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKVW-35Z9 : 9 March 2021), Richard Edwards and Mary Anna Eddy, 29 Apr 1858; citing Marriage, Linkinhorne, Cornwall, England, Cornwall Records Office, Truro.
↑ "England, Cornwall Parish Registers, 1538-2010," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKVW-35Z9 : 9 March 2021), Richard Edwards and Mary Anna Eddy, 29 Apr 1858; citing Marriage, Linkinhorne, Cornwall, England, Cornwall Records Office, Truro.
↑ "England, Cornwall Parish Registers, 1538-2010," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKVW-35Z9 : 9 March 2021), Richard Edwards and Mary Anna Eddy, 29 Apr 1858; citing Marriage, Linkinhorne, Cornwall, England, Cornwall Records Office, Truro.
↑ "England, Cornwall Parish Registers, 1538-2010," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKVW-35Z9 : 9 March 2021), Richard Edwards and Mary Anna Eddy, 29 Apr 1858; citing Marriage, Linkinhorne, Cornwall, England, Cornwall Records Office, Truro.
↑ "England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q27H-6RKV : 11 December 2017), Mary Anna Edwards in household of Richard Edwards, Linkinhorne, Cornwall, England; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 22, Piece/Folio 2284/60, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,193.
↑ "England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q27H-6RKV : 11 December 2017), Mary Anna Edwards in household of Richard Edwards, Linkinhorne, Cornwall, England; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 22, Piece/Folio 2284/60, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,193.
↑ "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W6PX-5N2 : 22 February 2021), Mary A Edwards in household of Richard Edwards, Linkinhorne, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Cornwall county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
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