September 28, 1854

Francis Anthony Drexel marries Hannah Langstroth

The Drexels belong to a wealthy Philadelphia banking family. Francis, a deeply spiritual man, spends time in prayer. Hannah is not Catholic, but belongs to the Dunkard sect. Their first child, Elizabeth, is born on August 27, 1855.

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