Elizabeth was born in Concord on March 15, 1729. She was the daughter of Andrew Darby & Elizabeth Patch. In 1733, her family moved to Acton, where her father was a weaver. In 1748, when she was 19, the family moved again, to Westminster. There, on February 25, 1752, she became the wife of Abner Holden. He was the son of Joseph Holden & Abigail Shattuck. Abner and Elizabeth were married for over 50 years, and had nine children. Elizabeth died at Westminster on November 12, 1812 at 83. She is buried in the Woodside Cemetery in Westminster.
Elizabeth was born in Concord on March 15, 1729. She was the daughter of Andrew Darby & Elizabeth Patch. In 1733, her family moved to Acton, where her father was a weaver. In 1748, when she was 19, the family moved again, to Westminster. There, on February 25, 1752, she became the wife of Abner Holden. He was the son of Joseph Holden & Abigail Shattuck. Abner and Elizabeth were married for over 50 years, and had nine children. Elizabeth died at Westminster on November 12, 1812 at 83. She is buried in the Woodside Cemetery in Westminster.
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"Erected in Memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Holden, relict of Abner Holden Esq. who died Nov. 12, 1812, AET. 83. Stop thou, who heedlessly wanders by, And think one moment What it is to die."
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