In May 1831, a New York newspaper reported the marriage of Mrs Frances Tompkins, aged 105, and Mr Moses Alexander, aged 98. According to the report they were married in Bath in Steuben County, New York state, on April 11th. The wedding was conducted by the Reverend Doctor Smith. And afterwards?

“They were taken out of bed dead the following morning.”

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