Emily Lucas Blackall
Emily Lucas Blackall (née, Lucas; June 30, 1832 - March 28, 1892) was a 19th-century American author and philanthropist. Her first published book was Superior to Circumstances, which was followed by Melodies from Nature, and Won and Not One. She also contributed short stories and biographical sketches to various periodicals, and was a frequent contributor to missionary literature. She became identified with the woman's temperance crusade and aided in forming the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Blackall died in 1892.
Emily Lucas Blackall | |
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| Born | Emily Lucas June 30, 1832 Salem, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | March 28, 1892 (aged 59) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Cottage Grove Cemetery |
| Occupation | author, philanthropist |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse |
Christopher Rubey Blackall
(m. 1873) |
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