Miriam Swab
Born: 1835
Venango, Pine Grove, PA, USA
Died: 1870
Warren, PA, USA



never just a name
you gave your life for a child
changing a family forever

you loved Henry Cope
leaving him with 7 lost children
fate wasn't kind to them

I carry your stories in my heart
my Grandma Williams never knew you
she was puzzled by your daughter

your little girl named Henrietta
never learned how to love
I know now what happened

I journeyed to your childhood home
your own mom they called Midwife Mary
she was with you as you lay dying

a strong pioneer woman who outlived most
buried now with your father on a lonely road
descendants spread out across the country

I remembered you at their grave site
tears flowing for what might have been
hoping you reunited with all your children

one mysterious time I will be with you
in the meantime I send you my love
feeling your presence as I write this

With no photos, I imagine my great great grandmother, Miriam Swab Cope, would look like her. I see her now holding all her sweet children she left behind at such a young age. It's Mothers Day 2006 and I hear Miriam's mystical voice calling within. I share with you hoping you remember all your ancestors flowing within...they make us who we are...John : )