Harriet Jane Telfer was born on 9 Jun 1832, the daughter of Matthew Telfer and Mary Ann Giles. We know nothing of Harriet's early life beyond the fact that her father died when she was just 10 years old. She continued to live with her family in Manhattan until her marriage to William Osborn Chapman on 20 Jan 1852.
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| Harriet and extended family |
She died on 17 Feb 1910 at the age of 77 in Arlington, Hudson, New Jersey. She was buried at Sylvan Lawn Cemetery in Arlington, Hudson, New Jersey.
Although she died shortly before the birth of her granddaughter, Millie gathered a few memories from other family members.
Harriet loved to hold Amateur Entertainments. Family and friends would all participate, especially the family of her sister Mary Ann Telfer Mook. There were plays, music, recitals and more.
Another memory is that Harriet would not allow P.T. Barnum in the house. William would have to go outside to visit with him. In case one wonders how well she knew him, one can see in the 1860 census that he lived next door to her brother William. He was just 14 at the time.
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| Carriage Parasol brought from France to Harriet by a friend Currently in the Trindle Traveling Chest/ Coffee Table |
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| Harriet and Son William Osborn Jr. |
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