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Harriet Beecher Stowe

American abolitionist and author (1811–1896).

Born June 14th, 1811 in Litchfield. [ref]

Died July 1st, 1896 at 85 years old in Hartford (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

Occupations
abolitionist, children's writer, essayist, novelist, poet, short story writer, social activist, writer

You know you're getting old when the candles cost more than the cake. Bob Hope