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Tag: Rebecca Rawson

The Tragic Story of Rebecca Rawson, 1679

March 20, 2022March 15, 2024 Gordon HarrisLeave a comment
Rebecca Rawson

Rebecca Rawson of Newbury became one of the most popular young ladies in Boston society. She married a charming but cunning young man who left her desolate in London. On her return to America, the ship was swallowed by a tsunami.

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