Mary Ann Pearce was born Mary Ann Prior, bap. 14 july 1805, Enbourne,

m. William Pearce 19 sept.1825 in thatcham.

William died 1845 and the children are shown in the workhouse in 1851.  Mary Ann is a lodger in Newbury

In 1861 she is living with her son as a monthly nurse (looking after new mothers)

in 1871 she is a midwife

burial service at st Nicks. 27 ayg. 1874    aged 70   NB burial register gives 73 so she could have been baptised at 3

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