Sawyer, Caroline M. Fisher (1812–1894)
Sawyer, Caroline M. Fisher (1812–1894)
American short-story writer and poet. Born Caroline Mehitable Fisher, Dec 10, 1812, in Newton, MA; died May 19, 1894, in Somerville, MA; dau. of Jesse Fisher and Anna (Kenrick) Fisher; m. Thomas Jefferson Sawyer (pastor), Sept 21, 1831; children: 4 sons, 3 daughters.
Best known among contemporaries for poetry, also wrote stories and essays for such publications as Christian Messenger, Democratic Review, and Knickerbocker Magazine; headed Youth Department for Universalist Union (1840–45); published 1st book, The Merchant's Widow, and Other Tales (1841), which sold out its 1st edition of 1,000 copies; published 4-vol. collection of stories, The Juvenile Library (1845).
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