Mathew Franklin Whittier

Biography

Mathew Franklin Whittier built his reputation as a poet and editor whose verse and editorial voice gave shape to the gentle reforming impulses of his age. He sought to reflect the moral clarity of New England letters while encouraging readers to consider the quiet beauties of everyday life.

As an editor he lifted the work of others, guiding publications toward thoughtful commentary and cultivating new writers with patient encouragement. He was buried in Union Cemetery, leaving behind a steady cadence of words that continue to inspire.