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Name

Crawford, Isabella Valancy

Born

1846

Birthplace

Dublin, Ireland

Deceased

1887

Deceased

Toronto, Ontario

Father

Dr. Stephen Crawford

Mother

Sidney Crawford

Occupation

Poet

Places

She immigrated with her family to Canada, 1857-1858, settling at Paisley. Her father practised medicine there for some years. After his death in Peterborough in 1875, Isabella moved to Toronto where she attempted to support her sister and mother by writing.

Sources

Source:
a) The unveiling and dedication of an historical plaque commemorating Isabella Valancy Crawford, BCM&CC A979.014.087;

b) Vick, Dorothy. "From Quill to Ballpoint, 1591-1988." Owen Sound: Dorothy Vick, 1988 Print

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