Leila Herbert

Leila Herbert (February 12, 1868 – December 22, 1897) was an American author. During her lifetime, nothing of hers was published. She was very popular in society in Washington, D.C., and at Bar Harbor, Maine and at Newport, Rhode Island. She served as vice regent for Alabama of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association from 1894 until her death in 1897.

Early life and education Leila Herbert was born February 12, 1868, at Greenville, Alabama. She was the daughter of Hilary Abner and Ella Bettie (Smith) Herbert. At this time, her father was a member of congress from Alabama.

Death In September 1897, she was thrown from her horse in Alabama, and received what was supposed to be a slight injury. She paid little heed to it and returning to Washington, D.C. in the autumn, re-established her household. As the weeks passed on, her health began to fail. She died in Washington, D.C., December 22, 1897. She is buried in Oakwood cemetery, Montgomery, Alabama.

Selected works

The first American; his homes and his households, 1900