Thomas, a savvy businessman, started a cargo company, while Mary raised their 7 children. Then, in 1811 Thomas died and Mary decided to continue on her own. She bought more ships and more properties, ...

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If elected, she’d bring a conservative perspective to a statewide office responsible for overseeing public education.

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