Harriet Elizabeth  BEECHER

Biography
HARRIET ELIZABETH BEECHER STOWE, a celebrated American writer, was born June 14, 1812, at Litchfield, Connecticut. She was a daughter of Lyman Beecher and a sister of Henry Ward Beecher, two noted divines; was carefully educated, and taught school for several years at Hartford, Connecticut. In 1832 Miss Beecher married Professor Stowe, then of Lane Seminary, Cincinnati, Ohio, and afterwards at Bowdoin College and Andover Seminary. Mrs. Stowe published in 1849 'The Mayflower, or sketches of the descendants of the Pilgrims,' and in 1851 commenced in the 'National Era' of Washington, a serial story which was published separately in 1852 under the title of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin.' This book attained almost unparalleled success both at home and abroad, and within ten years it had been translated in almost every language of the civilized world. Mrs. Stowe published in 1853 a 'Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin' in which the data that she used was published and its truthfulness was corroborated. In 1853...Read full story


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1851 - Uncle Tom's Cabin Appeared in Serial Form (June 5)
This influential book is often included in lists of 'causes of the Civil War' (1861-65). Harriet Beecher Stowe's story first appeared on June 5, 1851, in serial form, a chapter at a time, in a weekly publication called the National Era. It went on to become one of the nation's earliest bestsellers.

Harriet Beecher Stowe cared deeply about human rights. Her family was active in the Underground Railroad, helping slaves escape to freedom in the North. For 18 years she observed a slave-holding community in Kentucky just across the Ohio River from where she lived in Cincinnati. She didn't like what she saw.

Stowe decided to write a fictional story about slavery and sent it to the editor of an anti-slavery weekly. He paid her $300 for the right to publish her story, and on June 5, 1851, the first chapter appeared in print. Over the next 10 months, Uncle Tom's Cabin, or Life Among the Lowly, was published in 40 installments. People started to discuss Uncle Tom's Cabin and pass around...Read full story


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June 5, 1851

1852 - March 20 – Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe was published in book form in Boston.
In 1852, the publication of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' marked a pivotal moment in American literature and the abolitionist movement. Written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, the novel depicted the harsh realities of slavery in the United States, focusing on the life of Uncle Tom, a long-suffering African American slave. Originally serialized in an anti-slavery newspaper, 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' was published in book form on March 20 in Boston, quickly becoming a bestseller and stirring heated debates across the country.

Stowe's vivid portrayal of the cruelty and inhumanity of slavery deeply resonated with readers, both in the North and South, sparking conversations about the morality of slavery and its impact on society. The novel's impact was profound, contributing to the growing anti-slavery sentiment in the North and fueling the abolitionist cause. 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' is credited with helping to raise awareness about the horrors of slavery and galvanizing support for its abolition, making it one...Read full story


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March 20, 1852

1870 - Hartford, Connecticut

Name: Harriet B Stowe
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1870
Event Place: Connecticut, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 58
Race: White
Race (Original): W
Birth Year (Estimated): 1811-1812
Birthplace: Connecticut
Page Number: 142
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Calvin E Stowe M 68 Massachusetts
Harriet B Stowe F 58 Connecticut
Harriet B Stowe F 33 Ohio
Eliza F Stowe F 33 Ohio
Charles E Stowe M 20 Maine
Sarah White F 25 Ireland
Ann Mcmann F 33 Ireland
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1880 Hartford, Connecticut
Name: Harriet Beecher Stowe
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1880
Event Place: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 68
Marital Status: Married
Race: Black
Race (Original): B
Occupation: Authoress Uncle Toms Cabin
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Wife
Birth Year (Estimated): 1812
Birthplace: Connecticut, United States
Father's Birthplace: Connecticut, United States
Mother's Birthplace: Connecticut, United States
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: T9
Affiliate Film Number: 0097
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Calvin E Stowe Self M 78 Massachusetts, United States
Harriet Beecher Stowe Wife F 68 Connecticut, United States
Harriet Beecher Stowe Daughter F 43 Ohio, United States
Eliza T Stowe Daughter F 43 Ohio, United States
Falecha Primus Other F 21 Florida, United States
Phoebe Laurence Other F 20 Florida,...Read full story


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1896 - "UNCLE TOM" - Its Famous Author Dies At Hartford, Conn.
Harriet Beecher Stowe and Her Career.
Was a Sister of Henry Ward Beecher.
Wrote Much - Her First Book Was Famous.

Almost exactly at high noon, Wednesday Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, the famous authoress, passed away at her residence on Forest Street, Hartford, Conn. At the bedside of the aged and distinguished woman were three members of the family, her sister, Mrs. Harriet Beecher Hooker; the latter's husband, Dr. Hooker, and Harriet Stowe, a daughter of the authoress. Throughout the forenoon the friends of Mrs. Stowe were gather in the room waiting for signs of returning consciousness. None came, however, and as the clocks of the city were striking the hour of 12 Mrs Stowe died. Death came without a struggle, and the end merely appeared to be a final continuance of the unconscious state into which Mrs. Stowe lapsed on Monday.

The arrangements for the funeral have been but partially completed. It is learned, however, that the services in Hartford will be private, and that...Read full story


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Boston, Massachusetts
July 02, 1896

1896 - MRS. STOWE IS DEAD - Author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" Passes Away. A VICTIM OF PARALYSIS. Had Been in Feeble Health for Many Years.
Her Master Work Has been Read in Every Language and is Immortal.

Hartford, Conn., July 1. - Special Telegram. - Harriet Beecher Stowe passed away at 12:10 o'clock at her home on Forest street. Mrs. Stowe was prostrated last Friday by concussion of the brain, together with partial paralysis. Tuesday night she passed into a deep stupor and the right side was paralyzed. After the first attack on Friday she rallied somewhat, but the case was considered hopeless after the first two days. Her physician, Dr. Edward Beecher Hooker, her nephew, was with her constantly during the last hours of her life. On Tuesday, Rev. Charles E. Stowe of Simsbury, son of Mrs. Stowe, was summoned to her bedside, but returned home last night. He was informed of his mother's death by telegraph immediately after the sad event. The two daughters, Eliza an Harriet, who have had the constant care of Mrs. Stowe for two years, were also present at the death bed. Mrs. Isabella Beecher Hooker was also...Read full story



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July 2, 1896