One has to marvel at how much Miss Fannie loved Mr. Licker to have agreed to take his name:

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tombstone at Ahavath Achim Memorial Park in Colchester, Connecticut

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2 responses to “Consider the Consequences of Marriage”

  1. It would have to be true love for sure. I can’t imagine my kids having to deal with such a last name in this day. Great post. Brought me a smile!

  2. One cringes and hopes that Mr. Licker’s first name was not Richard..

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