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FAMILY RECORD OF THE GARDNER FAMILY OF NANTUCKET 19th Century Handwritten list of the fourteen children born to Jesse Gardenner [sic] and Betsey Alley, with birth dates from 1802 to 1825. Lists the date of death for eight of the children, some of whom died in early childhood. Record centered on a watercolor and ink architectural background. Inscribed in ink in lower margin “Jesse Gardenner [sic] Married to Betsey Alley November 18 in the year of our Lord 1801 Jesse Gard Died Merch [sic]10 1826”. Inscribed adjacent in a different hand “Betsey Gardner died January 24 - 1863”. Genealogical research based on Nantucket Historical Association Research Library records indicate Jesse Gardner was the son of Sylvanus Gardner and Anna Folger, and Betsey Alley was the daughter of Jacob Alley and Eunice Folger. Copies of the research material are included in the lot. 18.75” x 13.75” sight. Framed 23” x 18”. 2,000/3,000
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WOODEN CHEST MADE ON NANTUCKET Early 19th Century Sailcloth-covered top with painted geometric design. Front and sides with additional geometric designs; front also with “H.S”. Interior completely lined with Nantucket Inquirer newspapers, mostly dated 1822. Height 15.5”. Width 39.5”. Depth 19.5”. 1,500/2,500
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