Adoniram Judson, the prominent American missionary, faced significant personal tragedies throughout his life, especially concerning his children. In total, three of his children died during their early years.
His first child, a daughter named Maria, died at the young age of eight months. Following her, Judson and his wife had two more children, both of whom also passed away in infancy. These losses were deeply felt by Judson, who was already enduring the challenges of missionary work and the hardships of life in Burma.
The death of his children added to the emotional burden he carried, shaping his perspective on life and faith. Judson’s experiences highlight the profound struggles that many missionaries faced, balancing their calling with the personal losses that often accompanied it.