When Deborah's father abandoned the family, her mother, unable to provide for her children, placed them in the households of various friends and relatives, a common practice in 18th century New England to provide for dependent children.
This was a common practice in 18th century New England to provide for dependent children. When Deborah's father abandoned the family, her mother, unable to provide for her children, placed them in various households.
When Deborah's father abandoned the family, her mother, unable to provide for her children, placed them in various households. This was a common practice in 18th century New England to provide for dependent children.
When Deborah's father abandoned the family, her mother, unable to provide for her children, placed them in various households. This was a common practice in 18th century New England to provide for dependent children.