b. 30 January 1797. d. 19 July 1867. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Poet and hymn writer. Née Smith. Alternative signature: “Mrs. Abdy.” Born in London.
Married Rev. John Channing Abdy on 10 May 1821. Contributed prolifically to annuals
and periodicals, including the *New Monthly*, *Metropolitan*, *The Keepsake*, and
*Book of Beauty*. Author of *Poetry* (1834), her first publication, which was followed
by seven more volumes of poetry by the same name. Biographical information: *ODNB*.
(AC, SP)