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This image comes from King's Chapel's Register of Burials. To learn more about the Maranday family through another online exhibit, click on the image above.
Flora Miranda [Maranday] was a member of Boston's free black community who worshiped at King's Chapel in the early 19th century. In 1804, several of her children were baptized at King's Chapel. She passed away at 48 in 1815, and her burial service was held at King's Chapel. She died of an illness, as there is a record of payment to a doctor "for medicines and attendance in the decd's last sickness." She had previously been widowed by her husband Bristow Miranda, and she had three children: Susanna, John, and Margaret. At the time of her death, two of her children were underage, so Susanna wrote to a probate judge requesting that Primus Hall, son of famous black Bostonian Prince Hall, be appointed as the administrator of Flora's estate. Flora lived in a multi-family home in Charlestown with her children. She owned about 1/5 of an acre of land, and had a cellar in her home. Among her household possessions, Flora owned a tin candle box, an iron kettle, four chairs, a feather bed, and a looking glass. While Primus Hall worked to settle Flora's estate and settle any outstanding debts she had at the time of her death, her probate paperwork does not indicate the fate of her young children.
Because of the color of her skin, Flora and her family were not allowed to worship on the first floor of the church, which was segregated during her lifetime.

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      • A Lenten Journey Booklet
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      • Voter Action Initiative
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    • Welcome
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      • Messages from the Ministers
      • King's Chapel Updates
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      • Send A Message
  • Giving
    • Make a Gift
    • Stewardship >
      • Pledge 2021
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    • Sunday at 9 AM
    • Sunday at 11 AM
    • Wednesday at 5:30 PM
    • Sermons
    • Special Annual Services
    • Book of Common Prayer
  • Music
    • Virtual Musical Events
    • From The Bench: A Musical Blog
    • Tuesday Recitals
    • Concert Series
  • History & Tours
    • Explore Our History >
      • A Brief History
      • The Stone Chapel: Art & Architecture >
        • The Wooden Chapel
        • Georgian Architecture
        • Box Pews
        • Interior Colors
        • Memorials
        • The Chancel Windows
        • The Last Supper Painting
      • Crypt and Burying Ground >
        • Crypt >
          • Crypt Highlights: Crypt Entrance
          • Crypt Highlights: Tomb Structure
          • Crypt Highlights: The Stranger's Tomb
          • Crypt Highlights: Research and Family Connections
          • Crypt Highlights: Remaining Memorials
          • Crypt Highlights: Hand-Hewn Beams
        • Burying Ground
      • Religious History >
        • Online Exhibit: Independent Country, Independent Church
        • 334 Years of Ministry
      • Slavery at King's Chapel
    • Online Exhibits >
      • Literary King's Chapel
      • Queen's Chapel: Women's History at King's Chapel
      • Uncovering the Past: Exploring Black History Through Primary Sources
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  • Leadership Retreat Materials 2020
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