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Cousin Martha and Cousin William Watch Elderly Benefactor Die
An elderly philanthropist, once generous to relatives, dies after hoarding his fortune in Worcester. Cousin Martha mourns while Cousin William grapples with a share of the estate and the burden of harboring a pauper lineage. The tale traces the invalid’s life from Oswego to Worcester, his property gift, and the family’s reaction to loss and legacy.
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Gouin Martin
Middle Agy
Ulster
Cansitt Martha
Martha
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William
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