Mary Elizabeth Erety married Horace Brewster Shoemaker and resided in Bridgeton, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Mary was the mother of 10 children. She kept up a steady correspondence with her parents. Many insights into their daily lives come down to our generation from these letters. In a family letter written by Mary Erety Shoemaker, 19 Jan 1879, we read: "My mother's birthday & William E's [Mary's brother, William Erety] also. Jan 19th 1864 Mamie [her daughter] died. Fifteen years in heaven - in peace and joy."
Mary Elizabeth Erety married Horace Brewster Shoemaker and resided in Bridgeton, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Mary was the mother of 10 children. She kept up a steady correspondence with her parents. Many insights into their daily lives come down to our generation from these letters. In a family letter written by Mary Erety Shoemaker, 19 Jan 1879, we read: "My mother's birthday & William E's [Mary's brother, William Erety] also. Jan 19th 1864 Mamie [her daughter] died. Fifteen years in heaven - in peace and joy."
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