| Sarah Yorke DeRensis | |
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 Philadelphia socialite Sarah Yorke DeRensis, circa 1830s | |
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Full Name |
Sarah Yorke DeRensis |
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Born |
July 16, 1803, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, American Republic |
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Died |
August 23, 1887, Winterfell, Pennsylvania, URAS |
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Occupation |
Hostess, Socialite, Artist |
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Spouse |
Hunter DeRensis |
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Children |
No information |
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Parents |
Peter Yorke, Mary Haines |
Sarah Yorke DeRensis (July 16, 1803- August 23, 1887) was the wife of Prime Minister Hunter DeRensis.
Early Life[]
Sarah Yorke was born on July 16, 1803 into a wealthy family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her father, Peter Yorke, a sea captain and successful merchant, died in 1815. Her mother Mary Haines Yorke died during a trip to New Orleans City in 1820, leaving Sarah and her two sisters orphaned. After this she was raised by two aunts.