1. Emily Chubbuck was born to poor parents in Eaton, New York on August 23,1817.
10 Facts About Emily Chubbuck
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Emily Chubbuck developed a literary friendship with Nathaniel Parker Willis, who she described as the foster-father of her intellect.
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Willis and Chubbuck first corresponded in June 1844 after her failed attempt at writing children's stories.
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Emily Chubbuck was published in Willis's New York Mirror, opening the door for contributions to other journals including The Columbian and Graham's Magazine.
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In 1845, Emily Chubbuck met the author Horace Binney Wallace, whom she described as "a man of talent, a scholar, and a perfect gentleman".
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Emily Chubbuck met Adoniram Judson in December 1845 on his return to the United States, when he asked her to write the biography of his second wife, Sarah Hall Boardman.
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The Judsons had a daughter named Emily Chubbuck Frances who was born in 1847.
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Emily Chubbuck collected materials for Judson's biography that was written by Francis Wayland, then resumed writing herself.
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Emily Chubbuck had three names she used to sign her published works, which correspond somewhat with the type of writing she did in those periods.
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Emily Chubbuck died of consumption in Hamilton, New York on June 1,1854.