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- Title
"What a Blessing You Are to Me": Catharine Dean Flint and the Roles of Sister and Aunt in Nineteenth-Century Massachusetts.
- Authors
LAWES, CAROLYN J.
- Abstract
This article examines the life of Catharine Dean Flint and highlights the importance of her roles as a sister and aunt in 19th-century Massachusetts. Through her diaries and family papers, it is evident that Flint played a crucial role in fostering family connections and contributing to her family's success. The article emphasizes the significance of familial roles like sisterhood and aunthood, which have often been overlooked by historians. Flint's relationships with her nephews and sister were central to her identity and understanding of the world. The text also touches on the impact of tuberculosis on the Dean family, including the deaths of Sarah Dean Hubbard's sons. Overall, this article provides valuable insights into the lives of Catharine Dean Flint and her sister Rebekah, shedding light on the importance of expanding our understanding of family dynamics in the 19th century.
- Subjects
MASSACHUSETTS; BROTHERS; MIDDLE class families; AUNTS; MARRIED women; SISTERS; FRIENDSHIP; FEMALE friendship; NUCLEAR families; EXTENDED families
- Publication
Historical Journal of Massachusetts, 2024, Vol 52, Issue 1, p32
- ISSN
0276-8313
- Publication type
Article