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Eliza Lytle Laughton (Macalester)
Birth: 7-29-1832
Death: 11-4-1891
Nickname: Lily
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Washington socialite, married first Alfred Berghmans, Secretary of Legation for Belgium. After Berghman's death in 1872, Eliza married John Scott Laughton. Fanny Seward references her in her 1862-1863 diary in attendance at a party held by Mr. Lisboa, the Brazilian Minister.
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Biography: Washington socialite, married first Alfred Berghmans, Secretary of Legation for Belgium. After Berghman's death in 1872, Eliza married John Scott Laughton. Fanny Seward references her in her 1862-1863 diary in attendance at a party held by Mr. Lisboa, the Brazilian Minister.
Citation for Birth Info:
Citation Type: WebsiteCitation URL: Ancestry.comTitle of Webpage: AncestryWebsite Viewing Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - 14:00Website Last Modified Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - 14:00Citation Notes: Source Citation
Presbyterian Historical Society; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1907; Book Title: Church Register 1827-1870; Accession Number: V MI46 P533r v.3
Citation for Death Info:
Citation Type: WebsiteCitation URL: Ancestry.comTitle of Webpage: AncestryWebsite Viewing Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - 14:00Website Last Modified Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - 14:00Citation Notes: Source Citation
Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records
Biography
Washington socialite, married first Alfred Berghmans, Secretary of Legation for Belgium. After Berghman's death in 1872, Eliza married John Scott Laughton. Fanny Seward references her in her 1862-1863 diary in attendance at a party held by Mr. Lisboa, the Brazilian Minister.
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Biography and Citation Information:
Biography:
Washington socialite, married first Alfred Berghmans, Secretary of Legation for Belgium. After Berghman's death in 1872, Eliza married John Scott Laughton. Fanny Seward references her in her 1862-1863 diary in attendance at a party held by Mr. Lisboa, the Brazilian Minister.
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Ancestry.com
Title of Webpage:
Ancestry
Website Viewing Date:
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - 14:00
Website Last Modified Date:
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - 14:00
Citation Notes:
Source Citation
Presbyterian Historical Society; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1907; Book Title: Church Register 1827-1870; Accession Number: V MI46 P533r v.3
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Citation Type:
Website
Citation URL:
Ancestry.com
Title of Webpage:
Ancestry
Website Viewing Date:
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - 14:00
Website Last Modified Date:
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - 14:00
Citation Notes:
Source Citation
Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records