Mary Daws had been William Bird's housekeeper while William's wife, Hester Meers Bird, was ill. The family referred to her as the Widow Daws. She was the widow of a Methodist minister. Shortly after Hester died, Mary Daws married William Bird on 11 Sep 1846. There were seven children and a big house to look after.
Mary Daws had been William Bird's housekeeper while William's wife, Hester Meers Bird, was ill. The family referred to her as the Widow Daws. She was the widow of a Methodist minister. Shortly after Hester died, Mary Daws married William Bird on 11 Sep 1846. There were seven children and a big house to look after.
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