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Behind Every Successful Man...
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Alexander Mackenzie's notes on his marriage to Helen Neil, written, following her death in 1852, on the back of their marriage certificate. Copyright/Source |
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Our eldest daughter Mary was born June 25, 1846
Our second daughter Mary was born August 25, 1848
Our only son was born April 3, 1850 |
Our Eldest Mary died on the 29th of May 1847
Our Boy died on the 29th of August 1850 |
| Our earthly separation took place on the fourth day of January 1852 at ¼ to 8 o'clock p.m. when my dear Helen was taken home by her heavenly Father. She was born on the 21st October 1826. She will meet in heaven her husband Alexander Mackenzie. |
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