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They Called Them the "Mercer Girls": Washington Territory's Cargo of Brides
This site relates the story of 11 women who arrived in the Washington Territory in the 1864 as a result of the plans of Seattle resident Asa Mercer to balance the male-to-female ratio in Seattle. Features excerpts from 1864 newspapers announcing the arrival of the women, biographical information, a photo gallery of descendents of the women, and related information. From a genealogy enthusiast.
http://www.mercergirls.com
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