Gould, Hannah Flagg, 1789-1865

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Dates:
Birth 1789-09-03
Death 1865-09-05

Biographical notes:

Gould was born in Lancaster, Massachusetts, and moved with her family to Newburyport in 1808. She started writing poetry in her 30s. Her first book of poetry was published in 1832; her second and third volumes appeared in 1836 and 1841. Some of her poems commemorate her father Benjamin Gould, who led the Massachusetts militia at the battle of Lexington. Her brother was Benjamin A. Gould, a Boston educator and author.

From the description of Poems and correspondence, 1824-1851 and undated. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 84672364

From the guide to the Poems and correspondence, 1824-1851 and undated., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

American poet.

From the description of The dying Revolutionary soldier : autograph manuscript copy of the poem signed, [1839 or later]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269595501

From the description of A name in the sand : poem : [n.p.] : autograph manuscript signed, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270870186

American poet, wrote poetry for children.

From the description of Papers of Hannah Flagg Gould, 1822-1893. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 34566929

Hannah Gould Flagg was an American poet and hymn writer. She lived in Newburyport, Mass.

From the description of Hannah Flagg Gould letters and poem, 1844-1853. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 50039590

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Subjects:

  • American poetry
  • Autumn
  • Epitaphs
  • Journalism
  • Letters to the editor
  • Newspaper publishing
  • Women poets, American

Occupations:

  • Women poets, American

Places:

  • Massachusetts--Newburyport (as recorded)
  • New England (as recorded)
  • Massachusetts (as recorded)

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