The "Centennial Address Relating to the Early History of Schenectady and Its First Settlers" (page 95) states "Maria, another daughter of Adam, born September 1, 1699, married Douw Fonda." However, that was her baptism date at the Dutch Reformed Church of Schenectady.
The gravestone transciption below appears correct, but the age at death would be 57 years, 10 months and 6 days so something is incorrect.
The gravestone transciption below appears correct, but the age at death would be 57 years, 10 months and 6 days so something is incorrect.
The "Centennial Address Relating to the Early History of Schenectady and Its First Settlers" (page 95) states "Maria, another daughter of Adam, born September 1, 1699, married Douw Fonda." However, that was her baptism date at the Dutch Reformed Church of Schenectady.
The gravestone transciption below appears correct, but the age at death would be 57 years, 10 months and 6 days so something is incorrect.
The gravestone transciption below appears correct, but the age at death would be 57 years, 10 months and 6 days so something is incorrect.
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"As you pass by and see me lie, so once was I. Here lies the body of Mary Fonda, w/o Douw Fonda, born the 24th of March 1698. Departed this life in hopes of a better, The 30th Day of January 1756, aged 58 years and Ten months."
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