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Mary Fields found herself in a precarious situation upon the sudden death of her husband. The circumstances surrounding Robert’s passing were clouded with rumors of his drinking problem, which contributed to a tumultuous life. As a Quaker, Robert had already been ostracized from his community due to his drinking habits, a situation that likely weighed heavily on Mary’s shoulders as she endeavored to maintain her family and support her properties, which spanned over 600 acres.