Ellen and Jacob Hallett

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Ellen and Jacob Hallett

Jacob Gray Hallett was father to Ellen.Ellen was about 8 when this ambrotype was taken. She never married, but helped her brother, Frank, raise his 2 girls after their mother died in 1877.
People in photo include: Ellen Elizabeth Hallett

Date & Place: 1840 in Staten Island, New York USA

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Jacob Gray Hallett born Jan 26, 1803

Jacob Gray Hallett was born on January 26, 1803. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jacob Gray Hallett.

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