From Gonzales, TX historical monument plaque. Different times, different customs.
Sarah Ponton Eggleston. Born Sept 1820, married May 1835. Aged 14.
"Sarah had lovely dark eyes and classical features that portrayed a wholesome beauty. On May 3, 1835 she married thirty-five year old Horace Eggleston."
From Gonzales, TX historical monument plaque. Different times, different customs.
Sarah Ponton Eggleston. Born Sept 1820, married May 1835. Aged 14.
"Sarah had lovely dark eyes and classical features that portrayed a wholesome beauty. On May 3, 1835 she married thirty-five year old Horace Eggleston."
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