Andrew and Abby Borden


Andrew Jackson Borden was 70 years old when he was brutally murdered in his own house. He was married before he had married Abby Borden. He was first married to Sarah Anthony (Morse) Borden (1823-1863). Sarah gave birth to her two children Emma Lenora Borden and Lizzie Andrew Borden. Sarah had soon died after giving birth to Lizzie. Three years later Andrew Borden remarried to another woman named Abby Durfee (Gray) Borden. According to “Lizzie Andrew Borden Virtual Museum And Library.” Abby and Andrew were wed on June 6, 1865. Emma was 14 at the time and Lizzie was 5. According to  According to “Lizzie Andrew Borden Virtual Museum And Library.” 

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Abby Durfee (Gray) Borden was 63 years old when she too was brutally murdered.  According to “Lizzie Andrew Borden Virtual Museum And Library.” Abby and Andrew were wed on June 6, 1865. Emma was 14 at the time and Lizzie was 5. It was rumored that the girls and Abby didn't get along too well.