Hooper, Ellen Sturgis (1812–1848)
Hooper, Ellen Sturgis (1812–1848)
American poet. Born Feb 17,1812; died of TB, Nov 3 or 4, 1848; dau. of William Sturgis (1782–1863, sea captain and merchant) and Elizabeth M. Davis (dau. of Judge John Davis); sister of Caroline Sturgis Tappan; m. Robert William Hooper (1810–1885, doctor): children: Nella Hooper Gurney (1838–1887); Edward William Hooper (who m. Fanny Hudson Chapin, 1844–1881); (Marian) Clover Adams (1843–1885).
Author of hymns and lyrical verse, including Beauty and Duty.
See also Women in World History.
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