Mary Ann FOUNTAIN
- Born: 28 Apr 1871, Ringshall, BKM
- Christened: 26 Nov 1876, Wesleyan Methodist, Dunstable, BDF
- Marriage: Edward John GARRETT on 8 Dec 1894 in Ivinghoe, BKM
- Died: 28 Feb 1966 at age 94
- Buried: Little Gaddesden, Hertfordshire
In 1881 lived with parents at the shop in Ringshall. In 1894 lived at Ringshall without occupation. Father was her husband's cousin. In 1901 lived with Edward in Great Berkhamsted and he worked as a Rural Postman. Following World War 1 lived in a cottage in the castle grounds at Berkhamsted and her husband delivered the mail on foot in Little Gaddesden. The mail was brought to the village by pony cart. At that time her husband was known as Johnny. Stephen J Oakins (Steve) delivered in Dagnall and Wards Hurst Farm. Buried with Edward at Little Gaddesden.
Mary married Edward John GARRETT, son of John GARRETT and Hannah ADAMS, on 8 Dec 1894 in Ivinghoe, BKM. (Edward John GARRETT was born Q3 1867 in Ringshall, BKM, christened in Oct 1867 in Little Gaddesden, HRT, died on 14 Feb 1954 and was buried in Little Gaddesden, HRT.)
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