Martin Luther, a baby aged five months, died at the Home for the Friendless in Oceanfront, Monmouth County, New Jersey on June 23, 1879. Next to his name was "Foundling." Cause of death was cholera.
He may have been an orphan train rider. (You can read my review of the novel Orphan Train here.) According to the death certificate, he was born in New York City and arrived in New Jersey one week prior. No parents are listed.
This location may have been in Eatontown, a branch location for the Home for Friendless Children through the Female Guardian Society.
If anyone has any information about this destination for unwanted children, please let us know.
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