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Frances Sargent Locke Osgood was an American poet, essayist, and children's author who contributed voluminously to America's major literary.
FRANCES S. OSGOOD (1811 – 1850).

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Mrs. Frances Sargent Osgood

Mrs. Frances Sargent Osgood

This engraving of Mrs. Osgood was used as the frontispiece for the edition of her poems published in 1850. It is based on a fine portrait made by her husband, Samuel Stillman Osgood, a well-known painter.

(Born: June 18, 1811 - Died: May 12, 1850)

Frances Sargent Locke Osgood was an American poet, essayist, and children’s author who contributed voluminously to America’s major literary magazines and published books on both sides of the Atlantic. She was the sixth of seven children born to Joseph Locke and his second wife, Mary Ingersoll Foster Locke (m. 1800).

Born just south of Boston in Hingham, Massachusetts, Frances Sargent Locke came of age surrounded by the social and educational advantages attendant upon her status as the daughter of a wealthy merchant. In accordance with that status, Osgood completed her early education under the oversight of the family’s private tutor before rounding out her formal education at the Boston Lyceum for Young Ladies in 1828. A talented writer from a

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Frances Sargent Osgood (1811-1850)

American Poet

Frances Sargent Osgood, affectionately known as "Fanny," was a prominent American poet whose words captivated the hearts of many during the 19th century. Born Frances Sargent Locke on June 18, 1811, in Boston, Massachusetts, she emerged as one of the era's most beloved women writers, renowned for her evocative verses and poignant insights into human emotion.

From a young age, Osgood exhibited a gift for poetry. Her literary journey began at just fourteen when her verses graced the pages of the bimonthly periodical of children's poetry, Juvenile Miscellany, a testament to her early talent and promise. Raised in Hingham, Massachusetts, she honed her craft amidst the vibrant atmosphere of the Boston Lyceum for Young Ladies.

In 1834, fate intervened as Osgood crossed paths with Samuel Stillman Osgood, a budding portrait artist. Their encounter blossomed into romance, culminating in marriage in 1835. Together, they embarked on a journey that took them from the shores of England to the bustling streets of New York City,

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Frances Sargent Osgood

American poet (1811–1850)

Frances Sargent Osgood
Osgood in an 1849 anthology
Born	Frances Sargent Locke (1811-06-18)June 18, 1811 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	May 12, 1850(1850-05-12) (aged 38) New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Poet
Spouse
Children	3

Frances Sargent Osgood (néeLocke; June 18, 1811 – May 12, 1850) was an American poet and one of the most popular women writers during her time.^[1] Nicknamed "Fanny", she was also famous for her exchange of romantic poems with Edgar Allan Poe.

Life

Early life

Frances Sargent Locke was born in Boston, Massachusetts to Joseph Locke, a wealthy merchant, and his second wife, Mary Ingersoll Foster. Her father's first wife, Martha Ingersoll, was the sister of Mary, his second wife. Mary was also the widow of Benjamin Foster, by whom she had two children: William Vincent Foster and Anna Maria Wells, who would also become a published poet and close associate of Frances. Joseph and Mary had seven children, including another writer, Andr