Lula Greene Richards

Louisa Lula Greene Richards (April 8, 1849 – September 9, 1944) was a poet and the first female periodical editor in Utah Territory. Richards's work was published under a variety of names, including Louisa L. Greene, Louise L. Green, Lula Green, and Lula G. Richards. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

Early life and education Louisa Lula Greene was born in Kanesville, Iowa, to Evan M. Greene (a son of John P. Greene) and Susan Kent. She was born during an outbreak of cholera. Throughout her life, she was a member of the LDS Church.

In 1873, Greene married Levi Willard Richards, the son of Levi Richards and a nephew of church leader Willard Richards. Levi served in many positions in the LDS Church, including as a member of the general board of the Sunday School and as a patriarch. Young Woman's Journal, Children’s Friend, and Relief Society Magazine.

Later life Her husband, Levi, took a plural wife, Persis Louisa Young, who was Greene's niece. They were married on the eleventh anniversary of Lula and Levi's wedding. Persis stayed at the Richards' household and helped with chores. Levi died in 1914.

Publications Poetry

Fiction