From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Marietta Smith's House

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" photo is of Marietta Smith’s House in Derby. 

Marietta was born on July 18, 1806 and was the daughter of James and Gloriana Shelton Smith of Derby, CT. In 1818 and 1819, she attended the Litchfield Female Academy. 

She was known in Derby as a great conversationalist and was visited by many noted people. She died in 1889.

An add to the post from Derby Public Library:

Here is a picture of Marietta Mary Smith, born July 18, 1806, died Nov. 28, 1889. The photo was originally courtesy of Marian O'Keefe.

[First posted on this date in 2016.]

Thanks goes the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.