Mary Du Roure and Arthur Heywood, heiress of part of the Ackton estate, her husband
Dates: Mary Du Roure died 1863; Arthur Heywood died 1851; other dates not established here
Biography
Mary Du Roure was a niece and heir of Sir Edmund Mark Winn. She married Arthur Heywood, and the couple occupied Ackton Hall and were associated with the inherited Ackton estate.
Notes / Sources
The evidence indicates an inherited estate interest and reported manorial status for Mrs Heywood, but the exact shares and legal title are not established.
Research sources:
- Fairfield Homes, Featherstone Hall historical account, summarising the succession after Sir Edmund Mark Winn's death and identifying Mary Du Roure and Arthur Heywood at Ackton Hall; the account also cites a 1857 trade-directory description of Mrs Heywood as lady of the manor. — https://www.fairfieldliving.co.uk/projects/featherstone-hall
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