MARY READ (102+)
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MARY READ (102+)
MARY READ Resident of West Cowes, Isle of Wight, twice married, mother of eleven : she lived 102, perhaps 104 years, and visited Victoria at Osborne Date: 1749? - 1851
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1749 1851 Cowes Eleven Human Isle Lived Married Oddities Osborne Read Resident Visited Wight Years Paranormal
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Mary Read: An Unusual Resident of West Cowes, Isle of Wight (1749-1851) This photograph print depicts Mary Read, an extraordinary woman who lived an extraordinary life. Born around 1749, possibly on the Isle of Wight, Mary was a resident of West Cowes, a small town on the eastern side of the island. She was known for her long and intriguing life, which spanned over a century, with some sources suggesting she may have lived to be 104 years old. Mary was a woman of many experiences, having been married twice and becoming the mother of eleven children. Her life was filled with both joy and hardship, and she is said to have lived through a time when the world was changing rapidly. One of Mary's most notable claims to fame came when she visited Queen Victoria at Osborne, the royal residence on the Isle of Wight. The exact date of this visit is unknown, but it is believed to have occurred sometime between 1749 and 1851. Despite the many mysteries surrounding her life, Mary remains an intriguing figure in the annals of Isle of Wight history. Her story is one of human oddities and long-lived people, a testament to the resilience and endurance of the human spirit. This photograph print, taken from an original source, offers a glimpse into the past and invites us to ponder the life of this remarkable woman. Mary Read, a resident of West Cowes, Isle of Wight, continues to captivate and intrigue us, leaving us to wonder about the many stories that lie hidden within her century-long life.
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