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Box 1

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Contains 1 Result:

Memoir of Maria Seawell Edwards of Gloucester County, VA, entitled "Family Records", 1859 June 22

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Identifier: id242190
Scope and Contents

Molly's aunt, Maria Seawell Edwards (b. 1815) was the daughter of John B. Seawell and Maria Henry Tyler, and thus sister of John Tyler Seawell. Her eighteen-page, handwritten memoir notably discusses the origins of the name "Seawell" and describes family houses, as well as her parents, siblings, and various relatives. (Formerly Mss. Acc. 2000.45 - 2000 Se9)

Dates: 1859 June 22