Eudora Stone Bumstead facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Eudora Stone Bumstead
"A woman of the century"
Born	Eudora Stone August 26, 1860 Bedford, Michigan, U.S.
Died	1892
Resting place	Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, California
Occupation	poet, hymnwriter
Language	English
Nationality	American
Notable works	"Signs of Spring"
Spouse	William T. Bumstead ​ (m. 1880)​
Children	2

Eudora Stone Bumstead (born August 26, 1860 – died 1892) was an American poet. She also wrote hymns. Many people remember her as "the children's poet."

Eudora started writing at a young age. When she was ten years old, she earned money for a poem. It was called "Signs of Spring." This poem was published in a magazine called Our Young Folks. She wrote alongside other young writers for this magazine.

Early Life and School

Eudora Stone was born in Bedford, Michigan on August 26, 1860. When she was young, her family moved to Nebraska. She grew up remembering the wide-open spaces of the West. Her parents were very supportive. They helped her with her writing.

She went to public school. Later, from 1878 to 1879, she studied at the Nebraska State University.

Writing Career

For a while, Eudora was a successful school teacher. While she was at Nebraska State University, she met William T. Bumstead. They got married in 1880.

After getting married, she did not have much time for writing. But when she did write, it was mostly for young readers. Her poems appeared in popular children's magazines. These included St. Nicholas Magazine and The Youth's Companion. She wrote for The Youth's Companion for several years.

Personal Life

Eudora Bumstead came from a Quaker family. Like Quakers, she enjoyed a quiet life. She was also very sincere. She did not have many close friends. She was very knowledgeable and thought deeply about things. She liked to discuss ideas in a kind way. She only accepted things as true if they made sense to her.

Her family lived in Beatrice, Nebraska for some time. Later, they moved to Ontario, California with their daughter. Eudora Bumstead passed away in 1892. She was buried at Bellevue Memorial Park in Ontario.

Writing Style and Topics

Eudora Bumstead had a son who sadly passed away when he was very young. However, she chose not to write about this sadness. She believed it was better to spread light and happiness through her poems. She wanted her writing to bring joy, not sadness.

Selected Works

Here are some of the works Eudora Stone Bumstead wrote:

Hymn lyrics

• "The sun has gone from the shining skies"
• "Throw to the wind your doubt and fear"

Verse

• "Blow, wind, blow", 1888
• "Folliloo"
• "Grievous complaint", 1890
• "In the swing", 1888
• "Kandikew", 1886
• "Little red hen", 1885
• "Mystic sign", 1888
• "Ollie's dreams", 1881
• "Problem in threes", 1889
• "Sad reason for tears", 1889
• "Summer lullaby", 1887
• "Year with dolly", 1892

Poems

• "Little pine-tree", 1889
• Quest, 1888

Play

• Waiting for Santa Claus, 1889

See also

In Spanish: Eudora Stone Bumstead para niños