This information is just so that in the future I don't get lost in the number of characters or forget any and I think it's cool to have this background information for those who want to know about them and add the rest of the family here is one of them
Margarette Fawcett – Samuel's Grandmother
Margarette Fawcett, Samuel's grandmother, was born in Liverpool, where she spent her youth in a port town much like Lowestoft. In 1755, at just 20 years old, she married Reginald Fawcett, a veteran of the British Royal Navy who was returning to Lowestoft after being forced to retire due to a shoulder injury. Their marriage was, in many ways, the union of two strong and resilient people who soon became the foundation of their family. However, Margarette always had a more practical view of life than her husband.
Margarette was a woman of great wisdom and strength. She helped Reginald adjust to life after the sea and took on much of the responsibility for running the household and family business. She quickly got used to the routine in Lowestoft, even though she came from Liverpool. In 1758, Margarette gave birth to William Fawcett, Reginald's son, who would later become Samuel's father. Reginald's relationship with William was always more rigid and distant, as Reginald carried the weight of a military life filled with discipline and sacrifice. Margarette, on the other hand, was always a more nurturing and caring presence, often softening her husband's harsh expectations of their son.
While Reginald was firm in his beliefs and the importance of continuing the fishing tradition, Margarette, with her quiet wisdom, always believed her children and grandchildren deserved more than the hard life at sea. She often told Elaine, her daughter-in-law, and Samuel, when he got older, that the sea was just a way to survive, but the real opportunities could be found beyond the salty waters.
Margarette had a loving and understanding relationship with Samuel. She cared deeply about his dreams and ambitions, and when he talked about wanting to leave the fishing life behind, she would always say:
"Samuel, the sea has taught you many lessons, but the world is much bigger than that. Don't be afraid to follow your own path."
She was also the one who helped smooth over family conflicts, especially when Samuel felt pressured to follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather.