She was about seven years old when she emigrated with her family , landing at Dutchess County , New York , where her father worked at the slate quarries .
Maria James was born in 1793 , in Wales .
Maria James was about seven years old when Maria James emigrated with Maria James ' family , landing at Dutchess County , New York , where her father worked at the slate quarries .
Maria James was born in 1793 , in Wales .