Lydia Maria Child was born on February 11, 1802 in Medford, MA. An American abolitionist, women's rights activist, and writer, she is most famous for "Over the River and Through the Wood," a popular poem about Thanksgiving. Her other published works include The Girl's Own Book and The Mother's Book.
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About
An American abolitionist, women's rights Activist, and Writer, she is most famous for "Over the River and Through the Wood," a popular poem about Thanksgiving. Her other published works include The Girl's Own Book and The Mother's Book.
Before Fame
She published an 1833 work that called for the immediate emancipation of slaves in America.
Trivia
She fought for Native American rights.
Family Life
She was the sister of Convers Francis, a well-known Unitarian minister. She married Boston Lawyer David Lee Child in 1828.
Associated With
She was one of the Architects of the Peace Policy during the administration of Ulysses S. Grant.
