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Bratton, Martha

 Person

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Martha Bratton Correspondence

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 2930
Overview

Bratton was born, ca.1838, and lived in the town of Millboro Springs, Bath County, Virginia, where she married Townley Cauthorn, ca.1860. Correspondence is to Martha from other women friends, dealing with courtship, marriage, education, and domestic life Some are letters from Virginians pioneering in Illinois and Missouri, detailing the hardships of their new lives; and others are love letters from suitors.

Dates: 1854-1894