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Ada Langworthy Collier
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"A Woman of the Century"
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| Born | Ada Langworthy December 23, 1843 Dubuque, Iowa, US |
| Died | August 6, 1919 (aged 75) |
| Resting place | Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque, Iowa |
| Pen name | Anna L. Cunningham, Marguerite |
| Occupation | author |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Lasell Seminary, Auburndale, Massachusetts |
| Genre | sketches, short stories, poems, novels |
| Notable works | Lilith, The Legend of the First Woman |
| Spouse | Robert Hutchison Collier |
| Children | James Currie Collier |
| Parents | Lucius Hart Langworthy |
Ada Langworthy Collier (born Langworthy; also known by her pen names Anna L. Cunningham and Marguerite) was an American author from Iowa. She was born on December 23, 1843, and passed away on August 6, 1919. Ada wrote many different types of stories, including short stories, poems, and novels. She is best known for her long poem called Lilith, The Legend of the First Woman, which was published in 1885.
Early Life and Education
Ada Langworthy was born in Dubuque, Iowa, on December 23, 1843. Her family lived in the very first wooden house built in what is now the state of Iowa. Her father, Lucius Hart Langworthy, was one of the first people to explore the lead mining areas of Iowa. He was also one of the people who helped start the city of Dubuque.
Ada's family became wealthy because of the lead mines. They built large brick houses on a hill above the city, where they lived comfortably. Even though she grew up in a new area, she did not face the same difficulties as other pioneers.
When she was a young girl, Ada went to a girls' school in Dubuque. This school was taught by Catharine Beecher. Later, she attended Lasell Seminary in Auburndale, Massachusetts. She graduated from there in 1861 when she was 17 years old.
Career as a Writer
Ada Collier started writing for magazines and newspapers when she was young. She wrote many short stories, poems, and several novels. Her most important work was a long poem called "Lilith," which was published in 1885.
Sometimes, Ada used different names when she wrote. These were called pen names. Some of her pen names included "Anna L. Cunningham" and "Marguerite."
Besides writing, Collier was also a leader in local clubs in Dubuque. She was the president of the Dubuque Ladies' Literary Association. She also worked as an auditor for the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs.
Personal Life
On October 15, 1867, Ada married Robert Hutchison Collier. They had one child together, a son named James Currie Collier, who was born in 1869.
Ada Langworthy Collier passed away on August 6, 1919.
Selected Works
- 1885, "Lilith, The Legend of the First Woman"
- n.d., On the Edge of a New Land (a novel published in parts)
- n.d., Lilies (a poem)
- n.d., Psyche (a poem)
- n.d., Rondeau (a poem)
- n.d., "A Day's Ramble" (a travel story)
- n.d., "Among the Mountain Mists" (a travel story)
See also
- Langworthy Historic District
