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  • Merrick Price Booth (1846-1905)

    September 1847 Merrick is born in Alton, Illinois. His parents were John and Catherine; John was a printer. His obituary later notes that he was born in New York, but that is where Catherine was from. The background as far as siblings are concerned is a little confusing. Here’s what I could find based on…

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  • Stella Campbell (1886-1909)

    Stella Campbell (1886-1909)

    Sadly, not much is known about the life of Stella Campbell. This is what we know. Trigger warning: suicide 1886 Stella Campbell is born; one source says we don’t even know if this is her real name and I was unable to find her parents. I am inclined to believe that this is her real…

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