John Vinnicum Morse, Lizzie Borden’s uncle, has proved to be quite an elusive character. While his wanderings in the late nineteenth century were well known, especially during the time of the Borden murders and Lizzie’s...
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Glen CarlsonWhere the Bread was Buttered: Charles C. Cook’s Loyalty to Lizzie Borden
Charles C. Cook profited well from his association with Lizzie Borden. Cook had been a business associate of Andrew J. Borden, and manager of the Andrew J. Borden Block. Following the murders, he became the chief...
Tina Kate RouseJune/July Timeline
A timeline of the months of June and July relating to the Borden case. Not exhaustive.
Kat KooreyDear Abby, April/May, 2004
Dear Abby is a humorous series that purports that people wrote into the Fall River newspaper and Abby Borden responded with sage advice—well, sometimes.
Sherry ChapmanHousehold Hints and the Borden Case
The Borden case is arguably the best example we have of domestic murder, for not only were the victims killed at home in broad daylight, but also the actions of killer or killers depended upon the movements of three...
Mary Elizabeth NaugleWho was Governor Robinson?
Most contemporary people who are familiar with Governor George Robinson know him as the attorney who so ably defended Lizzie Borden. Indeed, the most intelligent move Borden family attorney Andrew Jennings made in this...
Denise NoeThe Elusive Dr. Bowen
Bridget’s question put to Lizzie Borden on August 4, 1892 —“Where was you?” —could also have been asked of Dr. Seabury Bowen after Lizzie’s trial the following year.
The Unknown Man in Andrew’s Sitting Room
Who is the man in the right corner? Who is this man?
The Borden House: Frame by Frame
I have a recurring dream. It is a pleasant one, where I crawl and climb all around the inside and outside of a majestic Victorian building. I climb the roof like a rock climber, crouching, balancing, studying every...
