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July 22, 1859
The Independent Press
Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
Liberty Township in Washington County boasts Isabella Thompson, a six-year-old girl who is three feet ten inches tall and weighs over 200 pounds, appearing as a woman and noted for her intelligence and health.
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A BIG BABY.—Liberty township boasts of the largest baby in Washington county, and Washington county challenges the State. The child's name is Isabella Thompson. She will be six years old in September next, is three feet ten inches high, and weighs considerably over 200 pounds. Her arm, between the elbow and shoulder, measures 17½ inches in circumference. She is a woman in appearance, and as intelligent as ordinary children of her age, has a good ear for music, and is healthy.
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What sub-type of article is it?
Unusual Births
Curiosity
Human Interest
What keywords are associated?
Giant Child
Isabella Thompson
Washington County
Unusual Size
Large Baby
What entities or persons were involved?
Isabella Thompson
Where did it happen?
Liberty Township, Washington County
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Topic
Six Year Old Giant Child Weighing Over 200 Pounds
Location
Liberty Township, Washington County
Key Persons
Isabella Thompson
Event Details
Isabella Thompson, nearly six years old, is three feet ten inches high, weighs over 200 pounds, has an arm circumference of 17½ inches, appears as a woman, is intelligent for her age, has a good ear for music, and is healthy. Liberty township claims her as the largest baby in Washington county, challenging the state.