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Also Known As Samantha Allen • Josiah Allen’s Wife
Born July 16, 1836 • Jefferson • New York
Died March 1, 1926 (aged 89) • Jefferson • New York
Notable Works “My Opinions and Betsy Bobbet’s”

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