ChildrenA Closer LookAlexander and Elizabeth had ten children, the first born in 1826, the last in 1850. Two died in infancy. The Faribault children were: George, born 1826 Agnes, born 1829 Emily, born 1832 David or Daniel, born 1834 Catherine, born 1836 Philip (died as infant) Julia, born 1841 William, born 1847 Nathalie (died as infant) Alexander or "Leon," born 1850 In a letter dated February 13, 1849, and written by Alexander Faribault in Mendota to his friend Henry Sibley, Alexander noted: "I send you a little lock of hair which I wish you will have the kindness to have a wring and breast pin made & have the hair pooting [put in]. it is the hair of my little girl I lost last winter..." This letter probably refers to the death of Nathalie. Jewelry made from the hair of deceased family members was popular at the time. Women also collected hair from their brushes in "hair catchers" kept on their dressers to make other artwork.
Faribault genealogy courtesy of Nancy Goodman. Letter courtesy of the Sibley House Historic Site, Minnesota Historical Society.
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