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Biographies:

Lydia Baxter Biographical Sketch

Lydia Baxter, poet, was born at Petersburg, Rensselaer county, N.Y., Sept. 2, 1809. She is chiefly known as the author of "The Gates Ajar," and other Sunday-school hymns; which became widely known and very popular. In 1855 she published a book of poems; principally of a religious character, entitled "Gems by the Wayside." She died in New York city, Jan. 23, 1874.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

New York Facts:
Tree: sugar maple
Bird: bluebird
Flower: rose
Nickname: Empire State
Motto: Excelsior (Ever Upward)
Area (sq. mi.): 49,576
Capitol: Albany
Admitted: 26 Jul 1788

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