“ She spent several years in teaching in South Manchester. In 1866 she became the wife of J. H Bario, of Meriden. Two daughters of that marriage survive and share her home. For years she gave her best labors to the Order of the Eastern Star, in which she was honored by being called three years to fill the highest office in her native State. In the discharge of the duties pertaining to that position her executive ability and knowledge of jurisprudence won commendation as being "wonderful for a woman." a compliment she rather resented, as her pride and faith in the abilities of her sex are large. ”

“ The injury to her eyes has impaired their appearance as well as their vision, and she wears glasses. Her Puritan ancestry shows plainly in some of her opinions, yet she is very liberal in her views and absorbed heart and soul in every great step toward progress and reform. ”

“ In December, 1890, she ceased active participation in the work of the various societies to which she belonged, and joined the sadly increasing order of "Shut Ins." A fall the winter before had reduced serious results Nobly battling against eavy odds for nearly a year, nature finally succumbed, and congestion of the spine resulted. ”