Английская Википедия:Evelyn Magruder DeJarnette
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox writer Evelyn Magruder DeJarnette (Шаблон:Nee, Magruder; March 4, 1842 – March, 1914) was an American Southern author of the long nineteenth century, who wrote stories in African American dialect.Шаблон:Sfn She contributed to Frank Leslie's Magazine, The Century Magazine, the Atlantic Monthly, and The Youth's Companion.
Early life and education
Evelyn May Magruder was born in Glenmore, Albemarle County, Virginia, on March 4, 1842. She was the third child of Benjamin Henry and Maria Minon Magruder. Her father was a prominent Virginia lawyer and legislator, and in 1864, was elected to the Congress of the Confederate States. Her mother's family was from Piedmont Virginia.Шаблон:Sfn
During her childhood, she reportedly taught classes to the enslaved children on her family's plantation.Шаблон:Sfn
Magruder attended boarding school for several terms. During her father's connection with the General Assembly, she was a frequent visitor to Richmond, Virginia, where she took part in social gatherings.Шаблон:Sfn
Career
In 1870, that she began her literary career in prose and poetry. Frank Leslie's Magazine, The Century Magazine, the Atlantic Monthly, The Youth's Companion, and various newspapers accepted her contributions. Among her publications are "Old Vote for Young Master" and "Out on A' Scurgeon."Шаблон:Sfn
Personal life
In 1864, she married Elliott Hawes DeJarnette. He had been farmer, and a slave owner, who left his studies at the University of Virginia to volunteer early in the Civil war, becoming a captain, and serving with distinction in the Confederate army. At Antietam, he was severely wounded.Шаблон:Sfn After marriage, they moved into his family home, "Pine Forest," in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.Шаблон:Sfn The DeJarnettes had eight children.Шаблон:Sfn
Evelyn Magruder DeJarnette died at "Pine Forest" in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, in March 1914, and is buried in its private cemetery.Шаблон:Sfn
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