Frances Tiernan

Biography

Frances Tiernan, better known to readers as Fanny Fern, forged a prolific career in journalism and fiction by blending wit with a passionate call for women's autonomy, captivating 19th-century audiences with her essays and stories.

Her pen championed kindness, perseverance, and practical wisdom, leaving a literary heritage that comforted many families, and she now rests peacefully at Chestnut Hill Cemetery.