Helen L. Bostwick (née, Barron; after first marriage, Bostwick; after second marriage, Bird; January 5, 1826 – December 20, 1907) was an American author and poet. Buds, Blossoms, and Berries, stories for children, was published in 1863.[1] Some of her poems are included in a volume entitled Four O'Clocks, published in 1888.[2] Nearly all of her literary work was done in Ohio, where her contemporaries included Alice Williams Brotherton and Kate Brownlee Sherwood.[3] Bird died in 1907.
Helen Louisa Barron, a daughter of Dr. Putnam Barron,[4] was born January 5, 1826, at North Charlestown, New Hampshire, where the first twelve years of her girlhood were passed. Here she received an elementary common-school education, which was supplemented by special private tuition under Rev. Alonzo Ames Miner, of Boston.[5]
In 1838, she removed with her parents to a farm near Ravenna, Ohio, where, in 1844, at the age of eighteen, she married Edwin Bostwick; he died September 9, 1860. Their daughter, Florence, died at the age of fifteen, and daughter, Marion, died at the age of thirty.[5]
"How the Gates Came Ajar"
Bird began writing for the press at the age of eighteen. Nearly all of her literary work was done in Ohio, chiefly within the period of her first widowhood. For many years, she was a valued contributor to various newspapers and magazines, including The National Era, the New York Independent, the Home Monthly, The Ohio Farmer, the Ladies' Home Journal, The Saturday Evening Post, and the Atlantic Monthly. Bird's best poems, most of which were produced subsequently to the publication of Coggeshall's pioneer collection (Poets and Poetry of the West with Biographical and Critical Notices. , 1880), were contained in a volume entitled Four O'Clocks, which was issued in Philadelphia in 1888.[6] She also wrote for children.[7] "How the Gates Came Ajar" (1869) was composed by Bird, with music by Eastburn.[8]
In 1875, she married Dr. John F. Bird, and removed with him to Philadelphia, where he died January 20, 1904, and where she continued to reside during the remainder of her life. She died December 20, 1907.[5]
Selected worksedit
As Helen L. Bostwickedit
Buds, Blossoms, and Berries, 1863
"How the Gates Came Ajar", 1869 (lyrics)
As Helen Barron Bostwickedit
Four O'Clocks, 1888
Referencesedit
^Bostwick, Helen Louisa (1863). Buds, Blossoms, and Berries ... Follett. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
^Saunderson, Henry Hamilton (1876). "Dr. Putnam Barron". History of Charlestown, New Hampshire: The Old No. 4, Embracing the Part Borne by Its Inhabitants in the Indian, French and Revolutionary Wars, and the Vermont Controversy; Also Genealogies and Sketches of Families, from Its Settlement to 1876. Claremont Manufacturing Company. Retrieved 6 February 2022. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
^The World's Best Music: Famous Songs and Those who Made Them. University Society. 1903. p. 708. Retrieved 6 February 2022. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
Attributionedit
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain: Coggeshall, William Turner (1860). "HELEN LOUISA BOSTWICK". The Poets and Poetry of the West: With Biographical and Critical Notices (Public domain ed.). Follett, Foster. ISBN9780608430140.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain: Randall, Emilius Oviatt; Ryan, Daniel Joseph (1912). "HELEN LOUISA BOSTWICK BIRD". History of Ohio: The Rise and Progress of an American State. Vol. 5 (Public domain ed.). Century History Company.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain: Venable, Emerson (1909). "HELEN LOUISA BOSTWICK BIRD". Poets of Ohio: Selections Representing the Poetical Work of Ohio Authors, from the Pioneer Period to the Present Day (Public domain ed.). The Robert Clarke Company. p. 106.
Bibliographyedit
Bond, Beverley Waugh; Utter, William Thomas; Weisenburger, Francis Phelps (1943). The history of the state of Ohio. Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society.
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Helen L Bostwick nee Barron after first marriage Bostwick after second marriage Bird January 5 1826 December 20 1907 was an American author and poet Buds Blossoms and Berries stories for children was published in 1863 1 Some of her poems are included in a volume entitled Four O Clocks published in 1888 2 Nearly all of her literary work was done in Ohio where her contemporaries included Alice Williams Brotherton and Kate Brownlee Sherwood 3 Bird died in 1907 Helen L BostwickBornHelen Louisa BarronJanuary 5 1826North Charlestown New Hampshire U S DiedDecember 20 1907 aged 81 OccupationauthorpoetLanguageEnglishNationalityAmericanNotable works How the Gates Came Ajar SpouseEdwin Bostwick m 1840 died 1860 wbr John F Bird m 1875 died 1904 wbr Children2 Contents 1 Biography 2 Selected works 2 1 As Helen L Bostwick 2 2 As Helen Barron Bostwick 3 References 3 1 Attribution 3 2 Bibliography 4 External linksBiography editHelen Louisa Barron a daughter of Dr Putnam Barron 4 was born January 5 1826 at North Charlestown New Hampshire where the first twelve years of her girlhood were passed Here she received an elementary common school education which was supplemented by special private tuition under Rev Alonzo Ames Miner of Boston 5 In 1838 she removed with her parents to a farm near Ravenna Ohio where in 1844 at the age of eighteen she married Edwin Bostwick he died September 9 1860 Their daughter Florence died at the age of fifteen and daughter Marion died at the age of thirty 5 nbsp How the Gates Came Ajar Bird began writing for the press at the age of eighteen Nearly all of her literary work was done in Ohio chiefly within the period of her first widowhood For many years she was a valued contributor to various newspapers and magazines including The National Era the New York Independent the Home Monthly The Ohio Farmer the Ladies Home Journal The Saturday Evening Post and the Atlantic Monthly Bird s best poems most of which were produced subsequently to the publication of Coggeshall s pioneer collection Poets and Poetry of the West with Biographical and Critical Notices 1880 were contained in a volume entitled Four O Clocks which was issued in Philadelphia in 1888 6 She also wrote for children 7 How the Gates Came Ajar 1869 was composed by Bird with music by Eastburn 8 In 1875 she married Dr John F Bird and removed with him to Philadelphia where he died January 20 1904 and where she continued to reside during the remainder of her life She died December 20 1907 5 Selected works editAs Helen L Bostwick edit Buds Blossoms and Berries 1863 How the Gates Came Ajar 1869 lyrics As Helen Barron Bostwick edit Four O Clocks 1888References edit Bostwick Helen Louisa 1863 Buds Blossoms and Berries Follett Retrieved 6 February 2022 Randall amp Ryan 1912 p 74 Bond Utter amp Weisenburger 1943 p 447 Saunderson Henry Hamilton 1876 Dr Putnam Barron History of Charlestown New Hampshire The Old No 4 Embracing the Part Borne by Its Inhabitants in the Indian French and Revolutionary Wars and the Vermont Controversy Also Genealogies and Sketches of Families from Its Settlement to 1876 Claremont Manufacturing Company Retrieved 6 February 2022 nbsp This article incorporates text from this source which is in the public domain a b c Venable 1909 p 106 Venable 1909 p 107 Coggeshall 1860 p 550 The World s Best Music Famous Songs and Those who Made Them University Society 1903 p 708 Retrieved 6 February 2022 nbsp This article incorporates text from this source which is in the public domain Attribution edit nbsp This article incorporates text from this source which is in the public domain Coggeshall William Turner 1860 HELEN LOUISA BOSTWICK The Poets and Poetry of the West With Biographical and Critical Notices Public domain ed Follett Foster ISBN 9780608430140 nbsp This article incorporates text from this source which is in the public domain Randall Emilius Oviatt Ryan Daniel Joseph 1912 HELEN LOUISA BOSTWICK BIRD History of Ohio The Rise and Progress of an American State Vol 5 Public domain ed Century History Company nbsp This article incorporates text from this source which is in the public domain Venable Emerson 1909 HELEN LOUISA BOSTWICK BIRD Poets of Ohio Selections Representing the Poetical Work of Ohio Authors from the Pioneer Period to the Present Day Public domain ed The Robert Clarke Company p 106 Bibliography edit Bond Beverley Waugh Utter William Thomas Weisenburger Francis Phelps 1943 The history of the state of Ohio Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society External links editWorks by or about Helen L Bostwick at Internet Archive nbsp Biography portal Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Helen L Bostwick amp oldid 1089256993, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
