Margaret Mercer (1791-1846)

Abolitionist, of "Belmont" Loudoun County, Virginia

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She inherited "Cedar Park" (see images) in Anne Arundel County (Maryland) through her mother's family where she opened an academy for young women - "Miss Mercer's School" - which closed in 1834.

Parents (2)

John Francis Mercer

U.S. Founding Father & 10th Governor of Maryland

1759-1821

Sophia (Sprigg) Mercer

Mrs. Sophia (Sprigg) Mercer; First Lady of Maryland

1766-1812

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