This photograph was either taken or collected by Amagansett historian and librarian Carleton Kelsey. This is Sarah Conklin Bennett with child, Dora, according to note on reverse. Date estimate based on attire and Sarah's lifespan as per FindaGrave. Seems to be the same woman in other images, who is identified as the spouse of Captain Elijah Bennett. Elijah also appears in photographs in the collection. Sarah Conklin was the daughter of Aaron and Lucy Conklin, and lived from 1830-1918 as per FindaGrave. A date is estimated based on the subject's attire and lifespan.
Other Physical Details
Black and white photograph: 8 in. x 10 in.;
Language
English
Repository
East Hampton Library, Long Island Collection
Archive
Amagansett Historical Association
Note
This photograph is part of the collection of the Carleton Kelsey Collection of the Amagansett Historical Association. Kelsey was a local historian and librarian who collected photographs from others to add to the many photographs he took of the community himself.
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