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graduate of Brown University iu the class of 1813, he 

 studied law and medicine and then engaged in business 

 with marked success. Inheriting the versatility of his 

 ancestor, Gabriel Beruon, his public and his private in- 

 terests were of the broadest character ; he was a thorough 

 student of the sciences, made several valuable improve- 

 ments in the construction of machinery, was largely en- 

 gaged in promoting philanthropic activities, and wrote 

 several books and many papers. But above all, he was 

 loved by all who knew him for his buoyancy, kindliness, 

 nnfailing sympathy and simple piety, 



Mary Beruon married Gideon Crawford, and gave birth 

 to seven sons and four daughters. Her younger sister, 

 Eve, died unmarried. 







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(ATTawoeo lay pRts.GARFieuo's /wother) 



