Loverd, Mary Elizabeth nee Hereward

Lady Loverd of Tunworth (Mary Elizabeth Loverd nee Hereward, 24th December 2).

Mary was found abandoned as a baby following a raid on the village of Bymead, the daughter of unknown parents.

Early Life
Mary was taken in by and cared for in the household of Sir Henry Penbora of Bymead, until the age of seven by her foster-mother, learning her manners and basic literacy. On 7th August 10 Mary was placed in the care of Sir Henry's Housekeeper as a Scullery Maid (reporting to the Cook); washing cutlery, crockery and glassware as well as scrubbing the kitchen floor. On 5th November 13, Mary became a Laundry Maid, maintaining the bedding and towels and washing, cleaning and drying clothing. On 19th September 16, Mary became a Chamber Maid, maintaining the bedrooms, lighting and maintaining fires in the fireplaces and supplying hot water.

On 22nd July 19, Mary became the Handmaiden of Lady Penbora of Bymead, maintaining her clothes and assisting her with dressing, make-up and hair, as well as traveling with her when required.

Marriage
Mary married Mr William Loverd, the Squire of Sir Henry Penbora of Bymead, the son of unknown parents, on 23rd March 21. The marriage ceremony took place in the church at Bymead, with only two witnesses, Mr Arthur Docincel and Miss Ellen Folobeam, despite the marriage being arranged by Lady Penbora of Bymead and consented to by Sir Henry Penbora of Bymead. They have had seven children, five sons and three daughters.

Issue

 * Mr George Thomas Loverd - Born 13th December 25
 * Mr James Charles Loverd - Born 13th December 25
 * Mr Robert Alfred Loverd - Born 24th December 28
 * Miss Emma Jane Loverd - Born 8th April 30
 * Mr Edward Henry Loverd - Born 18th May 34
 * Mr Richard Samuel Loverd - Born 18th May 34
 * Miss Sophia Harriet Loverd - Born 18th May 34
 * Miss Catherine Caroline Loverd - Born 16th July 41

Career
Following her marriage, Mary continued to work as Handmaiden to Lady Penbora of Bymead until her own husband was knighted and given the manorial lordship of Tunworth, on 25th December 22, following which she moved to the Hall at Tunworth to manage her new household.

Titles and Styles
24th December 2 - 22nd March 21 Miss Mary Elizabeth Hereward

23rd March 21 - 24th December 22 Mrs William John Loverd

25th December 22 - present Lady Loverd of Tunworth

Arms


As the wife of a Knight, Mary was entitled to use her husband's coat of arms (from 25th December 22), blazoned thus:

"Gules, on a fess Or three ermine spots sable"

Accusations of Witchcraft
On 16th May 31, Mary was accused of Witchcraft by the wife of a neighbouring land owner, this was due to the rivalry between the two women and Mary's general Genius and Innovativeness leading to an air of 'otherness'. Significant time and resources were expended in clearing her name and challenging the false accusations.

On 4th December 42, Mary was again accused of Witchcraft, this time by the parish priest. This had a negative effect on her, gaining the Stressed attribute.