Surname: Freeman Forename(s): Mary Eleanor Wilkins b. 31 October 1852. d. 13 March 1930. Nationality: American. VIAF.
Poet, short story writer, novelist, and children’s writer. Née Wilkins. Born in Randolph,
Massachusetts. Her family were orthodox Congregationalists. Moved with her family
to Brattleboro, Vermont, in 1867. Frequently wrote about life in New England. Educated
at Mount Holyoke Female Seminary from 1870 to 1871. Married Dr. Charles Manning Freeman
on 1 January 1902. Bibliographic information: ANB. (SCM, AC)