Mary Ware (writer) facts for kids
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Mary Ware (born April 11, 1828 – died May 25, 1915) was an American writer. She was known for her poems and stories. She often wrote about the American South. Mary also used the pen name Gertrude Glenn. She shared her poems in magazines for over 50 years. She even published a special book of her poems for friends and family.
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The Life of Mary Ware
Mary Harris was born on April 11, 1828. Her birthplace was Monroe County, Tennessee. Her parents were George and Matilda Roper Harris. Her father was a successful lawyer. Mary had two brothers, Edmund and Bruce.
Early Life and First Writings
In 1844, Mary's family moved. They left eastern Tennessee for Shelby County, Alabama. This is where Mary and her brother Edmund started their writing journeys. Mary's very first poem was called "When Nature Wreathed Her Rosy Bowers." Her first published poems appeared in the Mobile Advertiser newspaper in 1852.
Her brother Edmund also loved writing. In 1857, he started his own newspaper. It was called the Shelby Chronicle in Columbiana, Alabama. He ran it successfully for a while. Later, he sold the paper to work for the Mobile Tribune. Sadly, he passed away suddenly in Mobile, Alabama.
Writing as Gertrude Glenn
After a time of sadness, Mary began writing again. She chose a special pen name: "Gertrude Glenn." Her poems were published in many popular magazines. These included publications from the time before the American Civil War. One magazine, The South, published her work for 20 years.
Besides poetry, Mary also wrote stories. She wrote interesting tales about Native American legends. She also wrote a few romantic stories. Children especially loved her writing. She was a favorite writer for Burke's Weekly, a children's paper in Macon, Georgia.
Family Life and Later Years
In 1863, Mary married Horace Ware. He was born in Lynn, Massachusetts. However, he grew up in the South. Horace was well-known for helping to build the iron industry in Alabama. He ran the Shelby Iron Company near Shelby.
By 1871, Mary was living in Columbiana again. But in 1883, she and Horace moved to Birmingham, Alabama. There, she lived a comfortable life. She spent her time studying and writing. After Horace Ware passed away in 1890, Mary's home in Birmingham was filled with family. Four of her nieces, who were her brother Bruce's children, lived with her.
Mary Ware passed away on May 25, 1915. She died in Birmingham at the home of one of her nieces.
