Two single women in the Berkshires region of Massachusetts in the 19th century, Marion Greenleaf and Emily Biddle, each with their own unique tale. Hear the stories, the research techniques used in uncovering their stories, and how a little serendipity played a big part.
Sara Greenleaf is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Having lived in New York’s Finger Lakes region for nearly 25 years, she recently relocated to Annapolis. She has been the Associate Director of the Library at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York, and is currently the Collections and Acquisitions Librarian at the United States Naval Academy. A member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, she has served as Regent for Seneca Chapter in Geneva, New York, and presently serves as State Chair for Historic Preservation for New York State. She has been engaged in genealogical research since 2005.
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