Lizzie borden was born on July 19, 1860, in Fall River, Massachusetts. Shortly after lizzie was born, her mother, sarah borden, died from complications with the birth. three years later, andrew borden remarried to abby borden (abby durfee grey).
andrew borden was a successful property manager and banker, who had a decent fortune saved up, but rarely spent much in the way of LUXURY for himself or his family, other than the occasional splurges, however very rare. Lizzie grew up having to heat water for baths on the stove, having a chamber pot in her room, and having to work for everything she owned, even though her father had more than enough money for them to live comfortably.
Lizzie grew up with her sister emma, and maid bridget sullivan on 92 second street, fall river, mass. lizzie and her family attended Congregationalist Church more than twice a week. lizzie was very involved with the church and even taught sunday school. (Bio.).