Name: Robert Dummett
Born: 27 Sep 1801, Braunton, North Devon
Chr:  11 Oct 1801, Braunton
Died: 23 May 1872, Braunton

Spouse: Harriett Widlake
  Children:
    Emma E W Dummett b. 1838 d. 20 Sep 1899
    Joseph Dummett b. 1841
    Robert Dummett b. 15 Nov 1843
    Joseph . Dummett b. 1846
    Samuel W Dummett b. 1848

Notes:

Worked as an agricultural labourer for Squire Williams of
Braunton.

Born Braunton

Blinded in an agricultural accident at the age of 17, working
for Squire Williams. He fell into a limekiln. He never saw his
wife or children. At some point he went to the workhouse until
his eldest son Robert returned from London, having made his
fortune. (really?)

Described as a 'gentleman' in his son's marriage certificate
14.2.1871