Mrs. A. Elmore

Portrait from A Woman of the Century

Mrs. A. Elmore was the pen name of Ann Morrison Moore (née, Morrison; married name, Moore; March 29, 1829 – October 27, 1901) a radical American temperance reformer also known for her philanthropy, for her friendship with those who were oppressed, and for her extreme patriotism. A proprietor and editor of a monthly Prohibition magazine, she also wrote poetry and novels.[1][2]

Early life

Lucie Ann Morrison was born in Brandonville, Preston County, West Virginia, March 29, 1829. Her father, Chester Morrison (1809-1892),[2][3] was a Methodist clergyman.[1] Her mother was Civilla (née, Ludington) (1819-1900). Lucie had several younger siblings including Martha, Mary, James, Alfred, Chester, Civilla, and Monia.[3]

Career

A radical Woman's Christian Temperance Union (W.C.T.U.) woman, she was an eloquent and convincing speaker on temperance, social purity and anti-tobacco.[1] She served as president of her local W.C.T.U. up until her death.[2]

Elmore was widely known as a philanthropist. Even after she suffered financial reverses, she never stopped her charitable work.[1]

Her chief literary works were her poems, one volume of which passed through a large edition. Her poems were published in the leading magazines. She was also the author of the popular story Billy's Mother.[4] In addition, she held several editorial positions,[1] including owner and editor of The Searchlight, a Prohibition monthly publication.[2]

Personal life

Her husband, A. E. L. Moore (1835-1868), served as an officer in the Union Army through the civil war. Her only child, Frances (1866-1867),[3] died in infancy. Her home was in Englewood, New Jersey. She was an Episcopalian.[1]

Ann Morrison Moore died in New Castle, Pennsylvania, October 27, 1901.[3] Interment was in Greendale Cemetery, Meadville, Pennsylvania.[2]

Selected works

  • A mother's story, 1879[5]
  • Billy's Mother, 1884[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Willard, Frances Elizabeth; Livermore, Mary Ashton Rice (1893). "ELMORE, Mrs. Lucie Ann Morrison". A Woman of the Century: Fourteen Hundred-seventy Biographical Sketches Accompanied by Portraits of Leading American Women in All Walks of Life. Charles Wells Moulton. p. 276. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. ^ a b c d e Graham, Jeniffer (31 January 2023). "Temperance reformer, author Lucie Elmore was a Brandonville native". WV News. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d "Lucie Ann Morrison Female 29 March 1839 – 27 October 1901". www.familysearch.org. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  4. ^ a b Literary News. Vol. 6. Publication Office. 1885. p. 150. Retrieved 23 November 2023. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  5. ^ Hill, Frank Pierce; Collins, Varnum Lansing (1902). Books, Pamphlets and Newspapers Printed at Newark, New Jersey, 1776-1900. Private Press of Courier-Citizen Company. p. 259. Retrieved 23 November 2023. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.