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Story
August 30, 1826
The Massachusetts Spy, And Worcester County Advertiser
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
A poor ballad seller named Jones is insulted in a Wapping public house by her unrecognized son, a naval veteran who amassed £6,000. They reunite emotionally; he buys her wares and vows to support her for life.
Clipping
OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
Some time since, as a poor woman, named Jones, was vending ballads in a public house at Wapping, she received a variety of insults from those who were present; but the person who was most outrageous towards her, proved to be her own son. They did not know each other at the time, he having been in the naval service upwards of 20 years, and realized £6,000 by the force of war.
On recognizing each other, a very affecting scene took place, which ended in his buying her ballads, and taking her away in a coach, promising to lay her up in snug moorings during the remainder of her life.
On recognizing each other, a very affecting scene took place, which ended in his buying her ballads, and taking her away in a coach, promising to lay her up in snug moorings during the remainder of her life.
What sub-type of article is it?
Family Drama
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Family
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Family Reunion
Naval Service
Ballad Seller
Wapping
Poverty To Support
What entities or persons were involved?
Jones
Her Son
Where did it happen?
Public House At Wapping
Story Details
Key Persons
Jones
Her Son
Location
Public House At Wapping
Event Date
Some Time Since
Story Details
Poor ballad seller Jones insulted by unrecognized son in Wapping pub; he, a naval veteran of over 20 years who earned £6,000, recognizes her; emotional reunion leads to him buying her ballads, taking her away, and promising lifelong support.