About Florence V. Brittingham
Lived 1856 – 1891 (aged 34). Florence V. Brittingham was an American writer, poet and short story writer.
Florence V. Brittingham (, Shearer; November 15, 1856 – April 26, 1891) was an American poet and short story writer. She met with some success in writing for various periodicals, though she was quite occupied with helping her husband in his pastoral work and the pressing duties of home life to focus on her literary efforts. Verse and Story, published after her death, contained some of her poems and six short stories. Her brother, Dr. Philip T. Shearer, who was Health Officer of the City of Wheeling, died of the same disease six weeks later.
Selected works Verse and Story (1892)
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Who was Florence V. Brittingham?
American poet, short story writer (1856-1891)
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Florence V. Brittingham was born on 15 November 1856 in Moorefield.
When did Florence V. Brittingham die?
Florence V. Brittingham died on 26 April 1891 in Wheeling.
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Florence V. Brittingham was a writer, poet and short story writer.
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Florence V. Brittingham was American.
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