Gillison, Hetty
Person
Biographical Note
American Baptist diarist. Hetty Holme was born 2 November 1789 in Holmesburg, Pennsylvania. In 1814 she married Thomas Gillison (1772-1825). In 1838 she married Heman Lincoln (1779-1869), thereafter residing in Boston, Massachusetts, where she died 3 February 1867.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Hetty Gillison diary and commonplace book
Collection — Volume 1
Identifier: BC-2023-173
Scope and Contents
Commonplace book and diary of Hetty (Holme) Gillison Lincoln. Includes notes on the deaths of loved ones, pious reflections of her Baptist faith, transcriptions of poetry and letters, newspaper clippings, and pressed dried plants. Inserted are two loose sheets of orignal poetry, and a lithographed botanical illustration.
Restrictions on Access
Open for research.
Dates:
1829 - 1863