Booth, Henrietta Chauncey, 1812-1889

Henrietta Chauncey was born on June 22, 1812, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Elihu Chauncey and Henrietta Teackle. She married Edwin Gilliam Booth, a lawyer and Virginia Legislator, in May of 1863. While the couple had no children together, Henrietta raised their children from his first marriage as if they were her own. She died August 14, 1889, and was buried at Saint Mary’s Episcopal Churchyard in Burlington, New Jersey.

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[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, July 13, 1814, Vol. 3]

Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 3 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal. John writes about some purchases he made. He discusses his journey from Albany to New York and his upcoming travel plans.

[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, November 1, 1805, Vol. 1]

Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 1 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal. John writes about his travels and provides updates on family members.