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| - Maria's early years were spent in New York with her parents. Her mother Ellen was both a seamstress and tailor, who owned a small business located near their home. However, Maria's father was abusive, and would often beat his wife, and possibly Maria as well. The two women lived in fear of him, though they had little choice but to remain. At one point during the Revolution, Quincent cornered Ellen against her workshop, insulting and beating her. Maria witnessed this and frantically rushed out into the streets, calling for help, though to no avail.
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| - Maria's early years were spent in New York with her parents. Her mother Ellen was both a seamstress and tailor, who owned a small business located near their home. However, Maria's father was abusive, and would often beat his wife, and possibly Maria as well. The two women lived in fear of him, though they had little choice but to remain. At one point during the Revolution, Quincent cornered Ellen against her workshop, insulting and beating her. Maria witnessed this and frantically rushed out into the streets, calling for help, though to no avail. Connor, who happened to be visiting New York at the time, rushed to her side, and Maria led him to her parents. Connor gave Quincent a harsh beating and chased him off. Ellen thanked him, and Connor, realizing their dire situation, offered both her and Maria a chance to stay at the Homestead in which he himself resided, where they could continue to conduct their tailoring services. Ellen was hesitant, but she ultimately agreed, and she and Maria left New York.
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