Per CC Baldwin, she was born Nov. 4, 1782. Died 1799 or 1800 (the records varying as
usual), aged 17. Tradition says she went to a ball dressed in the manner of later years,
"beautifully, but not warmly;" caught cold, and died four days after. The dress
was an heirloom in the family of her brother Ira for many years.
Contributed by Fay
usual), aged 17. Tradition says she went to a ball dressed in the manner of later years,
"beautifully, but not warmly;" caught cold, and died four days after. The dress
was an heirloom in the family of her brother Ira for many years.
Contributed by Fay
Per CC Baldwin, she was born Nov. 4, 1782. Died 1799 or 1800 (the records varying as
usual), aged 17. Tradition says she went to a ball dressed in the manner of later years,
"beautifully, but not warmly;" caught cold, and died four days after. The dress
was an heirloom in the family of her brother Ira for many years.
Contributed by Fay
usual), aged 17. Tradition says she went to a ball dressed in the manner of later years,
"beautifully, but not warmly;" caught cold, and died four days after. The dress
was an heirloom in the family of her brother Ira for many years.
Contributed by Fay
Bio by: Judith
Inscription
In memory of Abiah, Daughter of Dacon Richard and Mrs Abiah Baldwin who died July 12, 1799 in her 17th year.
Gravesite Details
daughter of Richard and Abiah, in her 17th year
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