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Marston Village Memories of Bessie Hyde and John Farley
A memoir fragment recounts the Rev Reuben Hyde family in Marston with a daughter Bessie and her friend Mary. John Farley, a restless son, wanders from a rigid life, returns later. Bessie endures hardship, reunites with John after twenty years, and they marry after seeking each other across distances. The tale blends rural village life, childhood friendships, and a final reunion.
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Reuben Hyde
Amherst
Andover
Boston
Edwards
Stuart
Marston
Lunder
Hyde
Bessie
Baby Will
Oll
Lind
Ned
Fanny
Mary
Bosse Hyde
Ling Rover
Tom Stevens
John Farley
Tom
John
Ier
Mr. Hyde
Fido
Vilages
Sohn
Hope
Beasie Hyde
Beasie
Bridget
Miss Hyde
Ron
Hannah Means
Farley
Portsmouth
Colorado
Denver
California
Dix
Oly
Marton
P Migekeeper
Byat'xteed
Rosie
Lamburgittinegn
Eanshaw
Seoul
Lexter
John Jerley
Los Angeles
Besse Hyde
Mary Temple
Bessie Hyde
Bustin
Comerone
Uelir
Biebroken Fortdnes
Ae Bessie
Rovarius
Milwaukee
Descon
Pacific