About Florence Morse Kingsley
Lived 1859 – 1937 (aged 78). Florence Morse Kingsley was an American writer.
Florence Morse Kingsley (July 14, 1859 – November 7, 1937) was an American author of popular and religious fiction.
Early life Florence Morse Kingsley was born in Poe, Medina County, Ohio, to artists Eleanor Ecob and Jonathan Bradley Morse. Florence grew up in Brecksville Township, Ohio, where her parents were educators in the local school district.
Personal life Florence Morse was a student at Wellesley College from 1876 to 1879. However, she had to leave before graduating because of a severe eye problem.
She married Reverend Charles Rawson Kingsley, son of Frances Elizabeth Rawson and Charles Clark Kingsley on July 12, 1882 in Utica, New York. Dr. Charles and Mrs Florence Kingsley had five children: Charles Rawson Kingsley, Jr., Donald Morse Kingsley, Grace Ecob Kingsley, James Morse Kingsley, and John Bradley Kingsley.
Professional life Florence Morse Kingsley was a contemporary of fellow writer Lew Wallace, the author of Ben-Hur. The influence of her early Wellesley days were captured in her books:
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Who was Florence Morse Kingsley?
American writer (1859–1937)
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Florence Morse Kingsley was born on 14 July 1859 in Medina County.
When did Florence Morse Kingsley die?
Florence Morse Kingsley died on 7 November 1937 in Staten Island.
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Florence Morse Kingsley was a writer.
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Florence Morse Kingsley was American.
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