Fannie Ellsworth Newberry facts for kids
Fannie Ellsworth Stone Newberry (born 1848, died 1942) was a talented American writer. She wrote many books, especially popular stories for girls. Her most famous book was The Wrestler of Philippi.
Early Life and Education
Fannie Ellsworth Stone was born on May 7, 1848, in Monroe, Michigan. Her parents were Hiram and Sophia Stone. When Fannie was five years old, her family moved to Chicago.
She attended the Young Ladies Seminary in Monroe, Michigan. At the age of 17, she graduated from a school located in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Family Life
In August 1867, Fannie married Frank D. Newberry. He was a lawyer from Rochester, Michigan. Frank Newberry was born in 1840 and passed away in 1912 in San Jose, California.
Fannie and Frank Newberry had four children together. Their children were named Max, Perry, Roy, and Grace.
Later Years and Legacy
Fannie Ellsworth Stone Newberry lived a long life. She passed away on January 24, 1942, at the age of 93. She is buried in Coldwater, which is in Branch County, Michigan.
Books by Fannie Newberry
Fannie Newberry wrote many books during her career. Many of her stories were written for young girls. Her most well-known book was The Wrestler of Philippi. This book was a tale about early Christians.
Here are some of her other works:
- Impress of a Gentlewoman (1891)
- Sara, A Princess (1892)
- The Odd One: a Story for Girls (around 1893)
- The Wrestler of Philippi: A tale of the early Christians (1896)
- A son's victory; a story of the land of the honey-bee (around 1897)
- Strange conditions (1898)
- All Aboard (1898)
- Joyce's Investments (1899)
- Not For Profit
- Bubbles
- Mellicent Raymond
- The House of Hollister
- Bryen's Home
- The Young Housekeeper
