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"Educator, was born Sept. 10, 1811, in Onondaga county, N.Y. In 1843 she was chosen principal of Monticello seminary, holding that position until 1866." from the Encyclopedia of American Biography, 1800-1902 pg 369. Mentioned in a letter from Harriett Pitney to Frances Seward, October 13, 1854. Mrs. Pitney was working at the Monticello Seminary, and admired Miss Fobes.

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"Educator, was born Sept. 10, 1811, in Onondaga county, N.Y. In 1843 she was chosen principal of Monticello seminary, holding that position until 1866." from the Encyclopedia of American Biography, 1800-1902 pg 369. Mentioned in a letter from Harriett Pitney to Frances Seward, October 13, 1854. Mrs. Pitney was working at the Monticello Seminary, and admired Miss Fobes.

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