Fannie Ellsworth Newberry

1848–1942 (age 94)

Author

Biography

Fannie Ellsworth Newberry delighted young readers with stories that celebrated honesty, courage, and the warmth of family life. Her novels, such as “The Old-Fashioned Girl,” captured the imagination of generations with optimism and gentle moral guidance.

Beyond the page, she cherished the quiet moments of reflection that inspired her writing, inviting readers to find solace in kindness and determination. Oak Grove Cemetery holds her memory as a testament to a life spent uplifting others.

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