About Edith Summers Kelley
Lived 1884 – 1956 (aged 72). Edith Summers Kelley was a Canadian novelist, writer, domestic worker and poultry farmer.
Edith Summers Kelley (April 28, 1884 – June 9, 1956) was a Canadian-born author who lived and worked in the United States, and is best known for her 1923 novel Weeds, set in the hills of Kentucky.
Kelley was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to Scottish immigrants
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Who was Edith Summers Kelley?
Canadian writer (1884–1956)
When was Edith Summers Kelley born?
Edith Summers Kelley was born on 28 April 1884 in Toronto.
When did Edith Summers Kelley die?
Edith Summers Kelley died on 9 June 1956 in Los Gatos, San Diego.
What was Edith Summers Kelley's occupation?
Edith Summers Kelley was a novelist, writer, domestic worker and poultry farmer.
What nationality was Edith Summers Kelley?
Edith Summers Kelley was Canadian.
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