Florence May Wright Henderson (died 1908) was an American poet active in Salem, Oregon in the early 20th century.[1]

Biography

She was originally from Canada.[1] It was reported that she never attended school or college, but learned to read and write from her mother and from private instructors.[1] She was heralded in various local publications as a rising star rivaling the region's greatest literary figures; her poetry was published in many local and regional newspapers and magazines. She married Albert J. Henderson in 1905.[2][3] They had children; she died in 1908.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Florence May Wright". The Daily Journal. Salem, Oregon. November 27, 1901.
  2. ^ Engaged to Albert J. Henderson, 1905, oregonnews.uoregon.edu
  3. ^ "Clipped from Statesman Journal". Statesman Journal. March 1905. p. 3.
  4. ^ Deceased in 1908, newspapers.com
  5. ^ Lived on Mill St., had children, newspapers.com


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_May_Wright
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