Florence Percy McIntyre

Florence Percy McIntyre (pen names Annie L. Forcello and Florence Allen; Taylor; after first marriage Matheson; after second marriage McIntyre; 1855–1923) was an American short story writer, journalist, and clubwoman with a wide reputation in literary and journalistic circles. She was a charter member and president of the Pacific Coast Women's Press Association; charter member and director of the California Historic Landmarks League; ex-officio vice president of the Women's Council of San Francisco; and director of the State of Maine Association (600 members) of California. McIntyre opposed women's suffrage.

Early life and education Florence Percy Taylor was born in Farmington, Maine, in 1855. She was the eldest daughter of Elizabeth Akers Allen. Through her mother, McIntyre was a direct descendant of the Thomas Chase who served with John Paul Jones on the Bonhomme Richard. filling the chair of journalism, literature, and rhetoric in that institution. of the Press Association. She also served on the Board of Directors of the California Historic Landmarks League, and as Recording Secretary of the Women's Federation for Public Good (1896).

In the summer of 1903, poor health required that McIntyre stop working for a time. She removed to New York City where she remained at her mother's home until autumn of 1904, when she returned to Maine. Since coming to Portland, Maine, McIntyre wrote special articles for the Telegram, and contributed to the local magazine, The Pine Tree. She served on the editorial staff of the American Home Magazine, in which monthly she conducted two departments.

On February 2, 1905, she married Philip Willis McIntyre (1847-1912) of Portland, Maine, where she subsequently made her home.

Death Florence Percy Taylor Matheson McIntyre died in Portland, Maine, on January 17, 1923.

Selected works A book of verse, by Florence McIntyre. With illustrations by Mary Connell (1909) (text)