Mary Moss (maiden name Edginton) who was sentenced to seven days in prison, was born in 1838 in Ascott.

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She was the daughter of Jonathan and Ann (maiden name Taylor) Edginton. Jonathan had been christened in 1804 in Ascott and Ann in 1806 in Taynton.

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Mary had six brothers, Jonathan, James, Eli, John, Stephen and Nathan and two sisters, Shiphrah and Emily.

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She married Alfred Moss on 17 September 1859 in Ascott. Alfred had been born in Ascott and was a carpenter/wheelwright. Mary worked as a Gloveress.

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The couple had no children but brought up Alfred’s niece Louisa whose mother had died in childbirth.

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Alfred died in 1887 but Mary continued living in Ascott with her niece in Mill Lane (High street) until 1908 when she died and was buried in the village.