Surname: Browne Forename(s): Mary Ann b. 24 September 1812. d. 28 January 1845. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Poet. Alternative signatures: “Mrs. James Gray,” “late Miss. M. A. Browne.” Born in
Berkshire, and moved with her family to Liverpool around 1831. Worked as a district
visitor after her family fell into financial difficulty. Published her first poems
in the Berkshire Chronicle in 1826. Knew Letitia Elizabeth Landon and Mary Russell Mitford. Married James Gray
in August 1842 and afterwards moved with him to Cork. Received financial help from
the Royal Literary Fund following her marriage. Biographical information: Orlando. (SP, AC)