Mahala NEWBOLD - (Abt. 1811 - 1883)

Various records show that Mahala NEWBOLD was born in Exton, Rutland between 1811 and 1814. She was in fact, baptized in the parish church of Exton on 28th July 1811, the records stating that she was the daughter of Geo. and Ann NEWBOLD.

Pudding Bag Lane, Exton

Photographs of the village of Exton can be seen in the 'Photos' section of this web site.

It is believed that Mahala married Amos HIBBITT in Exton in 1830. They appear to have had one child, Charles Newbold HIBBITT, who was born in 1839.

The 1841 census shows Mahala living in Exton village with her husband, Amos, and baby Charles, and also her parents, George and Ann NEWBOLD, and other family members. Below is a list of those living in the household at that time.

Name, Estimated birth year, Birthplace, Civil parish, County/Island,
Ainos Hibbitt abt 1811 Rutland, England Exton Rutland (Should read Amos)
Charles Hibbitt abt 1840 Rutland, England Exton Rutland
Mahala Hibbitt abt 1811 Rutland, England Exton Rutland
Ange Newbold abt 1791 Rutland, England Exton Rutland (The actual Christian name is not clear on the census but is most likely Ann)
Ann Newbold abt 1821 Rutland, England Exton Rutland
Ann Newbold abt 1827 Rutland, England Exton Rutland
George Newbold abt 1791 Rutland, England Exton Rutland
George Newbold abt 1821 Rutland, England Exton Rutland
John Newbold abt 1839 Rutland, England Exton Rutland

There was a separate entry in the 1841 census showing a similar family (Mahala, Amos and Charles) living in Langham, Rutland, although the surname was spelt HIBBETT.

By 1851, the census had Mahala, Amos and son, Charles, living in Fretherne in Gloucestershire, registration district; Wheatenhurst, sub-registration district; Haresfield. Mahala's occupation was recorded as: Domestic Duties.

The 1861 census shows Mahala, Amos and Charles still living in Fretherne in Gloucestershire, registration district; Wheatenhurst, but the sub-registration district was now Frampton. The surname was recorded as HIBBETT once again.

The 1871 census shows Mahala was a visitor at her sister, Caroline's, home in Whitwell, Rutland (possibly because Amos was working away). Those living in the household at that time were...

Name, Age
Mahala Hibbitt 58
Caroline Smith 48
Edwd Lionel Smith 16
Henry Smith 51
Horace Wm Smith 14

In 1881, Mahala was a widow living at 4 Melbourne Terrace, Lady Wood, Birmingham, Amos having died the previous year. Living or staying with her was Edward L Smith, her nephew (her sister, Caroline's, son), and who's occupation was: (Porter) Railway Parcels; born in Whitwell.

Mahala was recorded as being aged 72 when she died in 1883. Her death was registered between April and June in Birmingham, Warwickshire.

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