Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)/Havergal, Frances Ridley

HAVERGAL, FRANCES RIDLEY, an English author; born in Astley, Worcestershire, Dec. 14, 1836. She began to write hymns and letters in verse at the age of 7, but did not publish anything till 1860. She was a frequent contributor to “Good Words.” Among over 30 publications, which once enjoyed considerable popularity, may be noticed: “The Four Happy Days” (1873); “Under the Surface” (1874), poems; “Royal Graces and Loyal Gifts” (6 vols. 1879); “Under His Shadow” (1879); and a number of posthumous works by various editors. She died in Swansea, Wales, June 3, 1879.