b. 18 June 1811. d. 12 May 1850. Nationality: American. VIAF.
Poet and editor. Pseudonyms: “Florence,” “Ellen,” “Kate Carol.” Born in Boston, Massachusetts.
Née Locke. Married Samuel Stillman Osgood, a painter, in October 1835, after which
they temporarily moved to England (1836-1839), then moved to Boston and then New York
City where Osgood became closely connected to prominent literary circles. Separated
from her husband from 1844 until 1847, when she began a close relationship (possibly
an affair) with Edgar Allan Poe. Editor of the *Ladies Companion*. Published prolifically
in periodicals, and her poetry volumes include *A Wreath of Wild Flowers from New
England* (1838), *Flower Gift* (1840), *The Rose: Sketches in Verse* (1842), *The
Flower Alphabet in Gold and Colours* (1845). Biographical information: *ANB*. (AC)