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Elizabeth Polhemus Brokaw
Born 15 March 1809; death not recorded
Elizabeth Polhemus Brokaw is recorded as the **twin sister of Cornelia Brokaw**, both born on 15 March 1809 to Abraham C. Brokaw and Mariah Stryker. Her middle name, Polhemus, is another old Somerset County Dutch family name. This comes from the volunteer-written biography on Cornelia Brokaw's Find a Grave memorial and **not from any record this archive has read**. It is recorded so it can be tested, not because it is established.
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Elizabeth Polhemus Brokaw is recorded as the **twin sister of Cornelia Brokaw**, both born on 15 March 1809 to Abraham C. Brokaw and Mariah Stryker. Her middle name, Polhemus, is another old Somerset County Dutch family name. This comes from the volunteer-written biography on Cornelia Brokaw's Find a Grave memorial and **not from any record this archive has read**. It is recorded so it can be tested, not because it is established.
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Andrew John Leahey’s spouse's great-great-great-great-grandparent's sibling (by marriage)
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Marie C. Fitzgerald’s no single word covers it — connected through Andrew John Leahey, who is a child
Kevin Leahey’s no single word covers it — connected through Andrew John Leahey, who is a child
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Biography on the Find a Grave memorial for Cornelia Stryker Brokaw Stilwell (memorial 295247056)
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