Moody’s father died tragically in 1841, leaving Betsey with seven children, eight months pregnant with twins, and saddled with debt. Aided by relatives and the local Unitarian minister, the family held on as best they could. Faced with severe financial straits, Betsey often sent the boys away during the winter..Read More

Converted on April 21st through Sunday school teacher; denied membership at Mt. Vernon Congregational Church