Harriet Marsh

Harriet Marsh (Buell)

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Harriet was the first wife of U.S. Ambassador & Congressman George Perkins Marsh. They had two sons, including George Ozias.

Shortly after the birth of their first son, George Marsh suspected Harriet had heart problems. His fears were confirmed by a friend and doctor, but the diagnosis was reportedly kept from Harriet. In 1833, after the birth of their second son, Harriet herself began to suspect she had heart problems. The couple traveled to specialists in New York and Philadelphia, where the earlier diagnosis was confirmed. While on the trip, the Marshes were called back to Burlington because their oldest son was diagnosed with scarlet fever. They returned to Burlington, where Harriet passed away a few days later. Charles health also declined, and he died a few days after his other.

Harriet inherited considerable property from her father's estate, including the house on Pearl Street she lived in with her husband and children, two other houses and a store in Burlington, a 115 acre farm in Burlington, a 90 acre farm in Colchester, and about 300 acres of additional property. Her estate was left to her husband, with provisions for their children and for Harriet's mother.

In "Life and letters of George Perkins Marsh, Volume 1" ( C. Scribner's sons, 1888), Harriet is described as "cheerful, even lively" and "possesed more than ordinary personal attractions".