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Mary Ashley Townsend

Mary Ashley Townsend (1836–1901) was an American poet, writer and novelist.

Also recorded as Mary Ashley Van Voorhis · Xariffa · Mary Ashley Van Voorhis Townsend

Mary Ashley Townsend

Born
1836 · Galveston.
Died
1901
Nationality
United States
Occupation
poet · writer · novelist · essayist
Fields
essay

In this article

  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Notes, references and evidence

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