Mary (Polly) Allen
- Born: 11 Jul 1782
- Marriage: Aaron C. Jacobs
- Died: 4 Apr 1813, Benson, Rutland Co., VT at age 30
- Buried: Benson, Rutland Co., VT, Old Cemetery
 General Notes:
Mary (Polly) Allen Jacobs was born either on July 8
1783 or July 11 1782 and died at the age of 31 (April 4 1813) leaving6 small
children (ages 11,10,8,6,4,2). Her husband Aaron Jacobs decided to take the
children to Bergen, N.Y. where there were relatives. Mary's sister Ann Allen
who had been caring for Mary in her last illness, made the journey with them,
perhaps had gone to Rutland, VT, where they were living. Their only means of
transportation was one horse. Aaron led the horse so Ann's arms wouldbe free
and she rode most of the time and held the baby, and sat another child up in
front of her on the horse. Or the children took turns riding, two orthree
could ride, while Ann walked and led the horse and Aaron carried the baby. So,
deep in trials and weariness and heartbreak, they traveled through the April
woods from Rutland VT to Bergan N.Y.
!SOURCE:
!PERSONAL: from the notes of Nancy Aloi of Chesterland, OH
Mary married Aaron C. Jacobs, son of Jonathan Jacobs and Sarah W. Clark. (Aaron C. Jacobs was born on 11 May 1781 in Otis, Berkshire Co., MA 115 and died on 6 Aug 1855 in Argyle, Lafayette Co., WI.)
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