Abby Morton Diaz: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Abigail Morton
Born	November 22, 1821 • Plymouth • Massachusetts
Died	April 1, 1904 (aged 82) • Massachusetts
Notable Works	“Bybury to Beacon Street” • “Christmas Morning” • “Jimmyjohns” • “Polly Cologne” • “Story Book for Children” • “William Henry and His Friends”

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