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July 6, 1835
Lynchburg Virginian
Lynchburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
A curious matrimonial notice from Stamford Sentinel: Hiram Brundage briefly courted widow Thurza Rasco, stole her money and watch, fled to New York, but she caught him and they married on May 30 in New York State by Nathan Green, Esq., all of Stanwich.
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How to halter a knave.—The following curious
matrimonial notice is from the Stamford (Conn.) Sentinel:
In New York State, by Nathan Green, Esq
May 30, Hiram Brundage, to Thurza Rasco, widow
of Abraham Rasco, all of Stanwich.
We understand from a source worthy of credit,
that the young man who led the widow Rasco to
the altar, first made love to the widow on the Saturday
previous to their marriage. After a few
hours courtship, he made love to $40 in specie.
and a French watch belonging to the fair one—
made off to New York with his booty—the widow
made after him, caught him, and Esquire Green
made them man and wife.
matrimonial notice is from the Stamford (Conn.) Sentinel:
In New York State, by Nathan Green, Esq
May 30, Hiram Brundage, to Thurza Rasco, widow
of Abraham Rasco, all of Stanwich.
We understand from a source worthy of credit,
that the young man who led the widow Rasco to
the altar, first made love to the widow on the Saturday
previous to their marriage. After a few
hours courtship, he made love to $40 in specie.
and a French watch belonging to the fair one—
made off to New York with his booty—the widow
made after him, caught him, and Esquire Green
made them man and wife.
What sub-type of article is it?
Deception Fraud
Romance
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Crime Punishment
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Matrimonial Notice
Elopement Fraud
Stolen Watch
Forced Marriage
Widow Courtship
What entities or persons were involved?
Hiram Brundage
Thurza Rasco
Abraham Rasco
Nathan Green
Where did it happen?
Stanwich, New York State, New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Hiram Brundage
Thurza Rasco
Abraham Rasco
Nathan Green
Location
Stanwich, New York State, New York
Event Date
May 30
Story Details
Hiram Brundage courted widow Thurza Rasco for a few hours on the Saturday before their May 30 marriage, stole $40 in specie and her French watch, fled to New York, but she pursued and caught him, leading to their marriage by Nathan Green, Esq.