Person:Harriet Hewitt (1)

Harriet Elizabeth Hewitt, only daughter of George Eli and Anzeline (Williams) Hewitt, was born in Lebanon, Connecticut, August 9, 1857. Her preliminary education was obtained in the school adjacent to her home, and at the early age of eight be becaem a sutdent in the boarding school of Miss Knotts in New Haven. At the age of 25 she went to Boston, Massachusetts, in order to study under Dr. Emerson, a prominent elocutionist, but during the course of study felt it incumbent upon her to return to the old homestead by reason of the condition of health of her parents, which had become greatly impaired. She remained with them the rest of their lives. She inherited the old homestead of her ancestors, where she now lives. A Modern History of New London County Connecticut Vol 3, p 194-5 c 1922