Kirkland, Caroline M. (Caroline Matilda), 1801-1864

American miscellaneous writer.

From the description of Papers : of Caroline M. Kirkland, 1840-1934 (bulk 1840-1848) [manuscript]. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647812208

Caroline M. Kirkland was a writer and an editor of the Union magazine of literature, 1847-1848, and of Sartain's magazine of literature and art, 1849-1851.

From the description of Caroline M. Kirkland letters to Mr. C.S. Francis, ca. 1847-1851. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 40310220

American author.

From the description of Letter [manuscript] : to Miss Robbins, n.y. May 20. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647806330

Daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Alexander) Stansbury, born in New York City, 1801. In 1827 or 1828 married William Kirkland. They conducted a seminary in Geneva, N. Y. and for a year in Detroit, later were among earliest settlers of Pinckney, Mich. Her first novel, "A New Home" (1839) was written under the pseudonym of Mrs. Mary Clavers. Several others followed. In 1843 the family moved to New York City. The death of Mr. Kirkland in 1846 forced her to support herself by teaching, acting as editor, and miscellaneous writing. When she died, Apr.6,1864, Peter Cooper, N. P. Willis, and William Cullen Bryant were among her pallbearers. Her son, Joseph (1830-94), was also an author. (from Dic. Am. Biog.) (blue index cards)

From the description of Caroline Matilda Kirkland correspondence, 1841-1864. (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 431939848