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Arethusa A. Atwood (b. 25 Sep 1805, d. 1919)
Notes for Arethusa A. Atwood:
The spelling of Arethusa’s name (she spelled it "Arrathusa") gave Town Clerks problems as it was variously spelled Arethusia, Arthusia, Arathusa, Arathusia and Aretusa! Arethusa was b. 9/25/1805 in Belchertown, MA, the daughter of John and Hannah (Rice) Atwood. Her father was b.at Spencer, MA. Arethusa had eight brothers and sisters:
Arethusa and Gordon were married 11/30/1825 in Belchertown. The name "Arethusa" has its origins in Greek mythology; it is also the name of an orchid. Gordon died 4/7/1857. Arethusa died in Springfield on 1/21/1881, at the age of 75.
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The spelling of Arethusa’s name (she spelled it "Arrathusa") gave Town Clerks problems as it was variously spelled Arethusia, Arthusia, Arathusa, Arathusia and Aretusa! Arethusa was b. 9/25/1805 in Belchertown, MA, the daughter of John and Hannah (Rice) Atwood. Her father was b.at Spencer, MA. Arethusa had eight brothers and sisters:
Arethusa and Gordon were married 11/30/1825 in Belchertown. The name "Arethusa" has its origins in Greek mythology; it is also the name of an orchid. Gordon died 4/7/1857. Arethusa died in Springfield on 1/21/1881, at the age of 75.
More About Arethusa A. Atwood and Gordon Knowlton:
Marriage: 30 Nov 1825, Beichertown, MA, USA.
Children of Arethusa A. Atwood and Gordon Knowlton are:
- Orson Knowlton, b. 07 Jan 1826, Beichertown, Wilbarham, MA, USA356.
- Harriet Knowlton, b. 08 Dec 1827, Beichertown, Wilbarham, MA, USA356, d. 1834356.
- Alonzo Knowlton, b. 15 Sep 1829, Beichertown, Wilbarham, MA, USA356, d. 25 Nov 1848356.
- Daniel Knowlton, b. 04 Sep 1831, Beichertown, Wilbarham, MA, USA356.
- Sarah J Knowlton, b. 15 May 1836, Beichertown, Wilbarham, MA, USA356,d., Died Young356.
- Sarah Jane Knowlton, b. 04 Feb 1836, Beichertown, Wilbarham, MA, USA356.
- Charies B. Knowlton, b. 25 Dec 1842, Beichertown, Wilbarham, MA, USA356.
- Diana A. Knowlton, b. 25 Feb 1846, Beichertown, Wilbarham, MA, USA356.
- George P. Knowlton, b. 19 Aug 1849, Beichertown, Wilbarham, MA, USA356.