ELIZABETH D. LEDYARD Sampler, New London, CT, 1804
"Elizabeth D Ledyard, Her / Sampler Made In The 8th / Year Of Her Age November / The 29 In The Year 1804"
Double uppercase alphabet with numbers 1-9. With wide meandering chain and stylized floral outer border pattern slightly reminiscent of Middlesex County borders.
Elizabeth Denison Ledyard
Birth: 10 Jan 1796, New London, New London, CT
Father: Nathaniel Ledyard, 15 Feb 1767 - 10 Oct 1815
Mother: Elizabeth Denison, 29 Nov 1773 - 30 Apr 1849
Spouse: ---
Marriage: ---
Death: 28 Jul 1852
Burial: Cedar Grove Cemetery
Memorial ID: 141233739
Elizabeth is the first of 12 children born to Nathaniel Ledyard and Elizabeth Denison
Grand daughter of Captain Elisha Denison (1752 - 11 Mar 1841) on her mother's side. Grand daughter of Col. Ebenezer Ledyard Esq on her father's side.
Nathaniel Ledyard married Elizabeth Denison, daughter of Elisha Denison and Elizabeth Noyes, on Feb 20, 1795 in Stonington, CT.
Ledyards / Denisons, also connected to the Hurlbuts (Matilda Hurlbut)
DATE:
1804
SIZE:
11" x 11.75"
CONDITION:
Good condition, with a few mild ground spots. Conservation mounted by Glee.