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Newton Strong and Matilda Edwards
06-20-2018, 04:19 AM
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RE: Newton Strong and Matilda Edwards
That is a wonderful article, Susan. Thanks for posting. When I think of Matilda Edwards I tend to think of what numerous authors have written...that a high percentage of Springfield's young men were seeking her hand in marriage. I once read she turned down 18 marriage proposals.

The article mentions that William E. Barton described her as "tall, willowy and a blond." That is the first time I think I have ever read such a description of her. Does anyone know Barton's source for this?
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