Julia Ward Howe

Place: New York City

Born: 1819

Death: 1910

Biography:

Julia Ward Howe (May 27, 1819 – October 17, 1910) was an American author and poet, known for writing the 'Battle Hymn of the Republic' as new lyrics to an existing song, and the original 1870 pacifist Mothers' Day Proclamation. She was also an advocate for abolitionism and a social activist, particularly for women's suffrage. Howe was married to Samuel Gridley Howe, a scholar in education of the blind. Both Samuel and Julia were also active leaders in anti-slavery politics and strong supporters of the Union. Samuel was a member of the Secret Six, the group who funded John Brown's work.