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by Daniel Cruson

This short biographical pamphlet tells about solving the mystery that surrounded the life of Newtown’s beloved benefactress. It tells the story of a true Victorian tragedy, a tragedy that Miss Hawley largely overcame only in the last ten years of her life. In addition to telling the story of her life, it gives a brief account of her ancestors after whom the buildings she donated to the town were named. Also included are reproductions of four of the five adult photographs known to exist of this town hero.