Mary Fabyan Windeatt (1811-1873)

MARY WINDEATT was the daughter of S.P. KNOWLES, of Deptford, and afterwards of Ashburton, Devon, and niece of John KNOWLES, F.RS., Executor of FUSELI the painter, and author of FUSELI's life; also author of a 'Treatise on the Prevention of Dry Rot in Ships,', he received very handsome presents from nearly all the crowned heads in Europe.  She was born February 11, 1811; married June 21, 1838, Mr. W. F. WINDEATT, solicitor, Totnes.  She was the authoress of numerous poetical pieces, including many clever squibs used at the famous Totnes Elections.