In bygone years thy name was heard
It lived on memory's faithful page
Twas hallowed by a holy word
Thy mothers name received again.
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This poem seems to have been written by Elinor's Aunt Jane. It would be interesting to find out if Jane was a sister of her father, or her mother.
Wonderful collection of old poems. You are doing the world a service by sharing them here. I want the world to know that I have seen the book that contains these poems and heard the story of how it was obtained. I feel that it was something of a miracle that the book fell into your hands, Hank, and did not end up on the rubbish pile.
Fascinating stuff! Give us more!