Chapman, Maria Weston, 1806-1885

Maria Weston Chapman was a New England anti-slavery activist, writer, and editor.

Abolitionist Maria Weston Chapman was born in Weymouth, Mass., to Warren and Anne (Bates) Weston. In 1830 she married Henry Grafton Chapman, who encouraged her interest in abolition. She helped organize the Boston Female Anti-Slavery Society and was active in the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society and the New England Non-Resistance Society. Chapman edited the autobiography of her friend Harriet Martineau (published 1877). For additional biographical information, see Notable American Women, 1607-1950 (1971).

Maria Weston Chapman, b. July 25, 1806, Weymouth, Mass, d. July 12, 1885, Weymouth; along with several sisters, played instrumental role in anti-slavery movement and was a close associate of radical abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison; organizer of annual Anti-Slavery Fairs; edited annual anti-slavery publication, The Liberty Bell; lived in Europe between 1848 and 1855 where she continued her anti-slavery activities.

Sarah Hussey Earle, b. August 26, 1799, d. March 9, 1858; wife of John Milton Earle. Worcester politician and newspaper editor; member of Worcester Anti-Slavery Sewing Circle; helped organize anti-slavery fairs.