Mary Henderson gave birth to a stillborn daughter and a stillborn son who were eventually buried at Bethel Burying Ground on or about July 25, 1826. From all accounts, Ms. Henderson was a single woman (possibly widowed) who worked in a dry good store near her home in Burd’s Alley* near the corner of 2nd and Queen Streets only two blocks away from Bethel Burying Ground.
An 1868 photo of Queen Street near the intersection of 2nd Street
The physician that signed the death certificate of the children, Dr. Charles G. Nancrede, was a volunteer at the Southern Dispensary (clinic) several blocks from Ms. Henderson’s home.
*Burd’s Alley is also referred to as “Bird’s Alley.”
Bethel Burying Ground Project 