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Tamsen Donner

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The Resume

    (November 1, 1801-1847)
    One of the unlucky people to die with the infamous Donner Party
    Refused rescue attempt on February 19, 1847 to remain by husband's side
    Known for choosing to stay with her dying husband at the Donner camp, rather than leaving with a search party which would have saved her life
    Birth name is Tamsen Eustis

Why she might be annoying:

    What she did might be considered suicide.
    She left behind children who could have had a surviving parent if she did not refused to be rescued.

Why she might not be annoying:

    Staying with her husband was a selfless act.
    She may have been eaten by another person in the Donner Party.
    She was in a highly unusual situation.

Credit: Jimmy Plm


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 93 Votes: 55.91% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 38 Votes: 26.32% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 21 Votes: 38.10% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 35 Votes: 48.57% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 62 Votes: 48.39% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 115 Votes: 50.43% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 216 Votes: 54.63% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 250 Votes: 44.40% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 513 Votes: 52.24% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 2332 Votes: 40.91% Annoying