"Female Stranger" was the nickname given to a young woman who died in 1816. Her gravestone indicates her age and likely cause of death.
Background[]
The exact circumstances of the Stranger's death are unknown. Most accounts say she arrived in Alexandria with a male companion. She was very sick and ended up passing away; the man left after she was buried.
Characteristics[]
- Pale complexion.
Sources[]
- Female Stranger on Wikipedia
- Alexandria Times