Poet. Pseudonym: “The Author of the Monthly Nurse.” Née Bourne. Born in London. Baptized
on 12 August 1778. Married twice, George William Downing on 29 May 1803 and Charles
Martin Oliver on 29 April 1829. Provided financially for her family after her husband
(Downing) declared bankruptcy in 1814. Continued use her last name “Downing” in publications
after she re-married. Corresponded with Charles Dickens. Friends with John Abraham
Heraud. Biographical information: *Orlando*. (JH, SP, CC)