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The Sad and Tragic Tale of Kate Chase Sprague

The Tragedy of the Father Salmon Portland Chase (1808-73), was New Hampshire born. Only nine when his father died, his mother was left with ten children and meager resources, so young Salmon was raised by relatives in Ohio who provided … Continue reading

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