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If the underlined phrase is <em>born in New York in 1856, </em>then that would be a participial phrase, which often functions as an adjective in a sentence, like is the case here.
Gerund is always used as a noun, and infinitive has the form <em>to + verb </em>(to go, to be...)
A robbery was committed at the local art gallery in Newtown at 1 o'clock this morning. It is believed that three men were involved. It was reported that two paintings were stolen. The curator and some witnesses were interviewed by the police since this morning. No one was caught yet. The paintings were donated to the gallery by Mr. Harris when the gallery opened two years ago. It is hoped that the robbers are caught soon.
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The essay "Ain't I a Woman" is quite impressive. For me, it says that the writer is fed up of being a slave and being treated as a second class citizen in the society. She had many children and they were all sold off into slavery. As for me, I would have not been able to continue on after having one taken from me.