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Hannah Dean Fairbanks; A Lifetime in South Dedham
Hannah Dean Fairbanks (1770-1842) Hannah Dean was born on February 11, 1770. She was the daughter of John Dean and Mary Morse Dean. On January 21, 1790, Hannah Dean married Benjamin Fairbanks, Jr., the son of Benjamin (lot 208) and Abigail Ellis Fairbanks (lot 207). The couple had three children: Abigail, Willard, and Mary. Their eldest child, Abigail, was born in 1791. Known as “Nabby,” she married Isaac Ellis (1790-1844), a paper maker. He was the son of Oliver Elli

Patricia Fanning
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The Obelisks of Old Parish Cemetery
After the French and British occupations of Egypt and the discovery of the Rosetta Stone, the obelisk became one of the most popular...

Patricia Fanning
Nov 1, 20244 min read


Isaac & Nabby Ellis, 19th Century Paper Maker
Isaac Ellis (1790-1844) Abigail “Nabby” Fairbanks Ellis (1795-1836) Isaac Ellis was born on August 25, 1790. He was the son of Oliver...

Patricia Fanning
Dec 9, 20221 min read
