Archbald, Mary Ann Wodrow, 1762-1841

Immigrant; Farmer; Homemaker; Pioneer. Mary Ann Wodrow Archbald, daughter of Rev. Robert Wodrow and Anne Ruthven, was born in 1762 and raised on Little Cumbrae, an island off the coast of Ayrshire, Scotland. She married James Archbald in 1789. They had a successful farm in Little Cumbrae and she produced textiles, knitted products and wove thread for professional weavers and tailors. In 1807 they emigrated to Mohawk Valley near present day Auriesville, New York. Mary Ann was an avid reader and writer, and wrote letters to public figures to further private charities and for assistance in personal matters. After James' death in 1824, Mary Ann remained on their farm with daughter, Margaret, until Margaret's death in 1829, after which she lived with her daughter Helen Louisa and Helen's husband, Jacob Snyder. Mary Ann died January 3, 1841.

From the description of Mary Ann Wodrow Archbald Papers 1784-2004 (bulk 1784-1840). (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 45605277

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