Based on censuses, her marriage record, & probate records, she primarily went by "Marion M." Her son, Rufus B. Thompson, lists her as Mary Marion Buell on his marriage license.
Sept. 9, 2011 - Town Clerk/Treasurer, Town of Essex, VT reviewed original handwritten birth record and felt "typed" birth card that lists 1834 as birth year is incorrect. "I would safely say it was 1831."
Jan. 2020 - Additional documentation from FamilySearch.org.: Town of Colchester, Vermont Vital Records, Volume BD-4 1883-1896: Marion M. Buell, married female, parents Linus & Hannah (Olen) Buell, Died July 4, 1883, Age 52 yrs. 1 mos. 21 days
(This additional source shows, when using a date calculator, Marion's birth date is May 13, 1831.)
As originally posted by Barb Destromp, Apr 15, 2008: Marion M Buell Thompson Birth: unknown Death: Jul. 4, 1883, 52 yrs, wife of Samuel Thompson
Based on censuses, her marriage record, & probate records, she primarily went by "Marion M." Her son, Rufus B. Thompson, lists her as Mary Marion Buell on his marriage license.
Sept. 9, 2011 - Town Clerk/Treasurer, Town of Essex, VT reviewed original handwritten birth record and felt "typed" birth card that lists 1834 as birth year is incorrect. "I would safely say it was 1831."
Jan. 2020 - Additional documentation from FamilySearch.org.: Town of Colchester, Vermont Vital Records, Volume BD-4 1883-1896: Marion M. Buell, married female, parents Linus & Hannah (Olen) Buell, Died July 4, 1883, Age 52 yrs. 1 mos. 21 days
(This additional source shows, when using a date calculator, Marion's birth date is May 13, 1831.)
As originally posted by Barb Destromp, Apr 15, 2008: Marion M Buell Thompson Birth: unknown Death: Jul. 4, 1883, 52 yrs, wife of Samuel Thompson
Inscription
M MARION BUELL
JUL 4, 1883
AE 52 yrs. 1 mo 21 dy
(Based on transcription in July 1976 by James M. Cutler. Also, spelling of name was confirmed by using enhanced computer techniques.)