Molly Underdown (1766-)

Baptism
Mary was born in 1766 and baptised on the 6th July 1766 in Northleigh to parents Thomas and Joan Underdown (nee Cox).

She was their 12th child and 4th daughter. Her elder siblings were Sarah, Jane. Robert, Abraham, Thomas, James, Philip, Samuel, Benjamin, Joseph and Elizabeth.

Mary was known by her family by her pet name of Molly. Most official records use her correct name of Mary.

Marriage
Molly married Thomas Bowditch in Southleigh on 16th September 1789. Her husband’s name was incorrectly recorded as ‘Bowridge’ on the marriage record.

It is unknown at this stage whether the couple had any children.

Death of Husband
Molly is mentioned in her brother Thomas’s will date 1835 as a widow with the name of “Molly Bowditch”. Her husband must have died by this date.

Death
A record of Molly’s death is yet to be located. The death of a Mary Bowditch in Stockland in the year 1855 has proven not to be her, as the deceased age at death does not match Molly’s birthdate.