November 26, 1858

Birth of Katharine Drexel

Hanna gives birth to her second child, Katharine, but dies five weeks later. Francis writes: “My beloved one is taken from me.… I have every assurance my beloved one has gone to her father.” Francis entrusts the care of Elizabeth and baby Kate to his brother Anthony and his wife Ellen.

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