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Date of Birth
Born in Litchfield, Connecticut to her parents Reverend Lyman Beecher and Roxanna Foote Beecher. She was one of thirteen. Her mother died when Harriet was just a mere child. Her seven brothers grew up and became ministers, just like their father. Her sister Catherine Beecher was an author and teacher who shaped Harriets views and oppinions. Her other sister Isabella was actually part of the women's rights movement. Harriet's family was full of strong people. -
First married
Harriet married Thomas Clapp Perkins and had a short marriage. Thomas was an attourney in Hartford, Connecticut. He was active in the Hartford Bar Association and a little with the states bar association. It was a lawyer and attourney non-profit organization. When Harriet and Thomas divorced, he married Harriet's sister! Mary Foote Beecher! -
Moved to Cincinnati, OH
At the age of 21, she moved to Cinci with her family. Her father then became the head of the Lane Theological Seminary. Although she was in Ohio, she was still very connected and associated with New England. -
Married again
She next married Calvin Ellis Stowe. He was an educator and was good to Harriet. He was teaching at Lane Theological Seminary. Thats how they met, Harriets father worked there, too. -
Wrote "Uncle Tom's Cabin"
"Uncle Tom's Cabin" told the truth abotslavery. Her bestseller book was very popular. It was so controvecial! Pro-slavery people hated it because it exposed the truth and secrets about slavery. Anti-slavery people liked it becase it gave some sort of proof that slavery was wrong. Of course there were some people who read it and were shocked because prior to reading they didn't believe slavery was a real issue. -
"A Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin" published
This book was writen by Harriet to defend her controversial novel, "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Many people who were anti-slavery were pleased that her book was published. There were also pro-slavery folks who were angry with her. There were also many people who didn't believe slavery was an issue before "Uncle Tom's Cabin" came out. It was a shocker. -
"Sunny Memories of Foreign Lands" published
This is the published travel journal and letters of Harriet. It includes lots of information about being an abolitonist. It is incredible the way she writes it in letters and journals. Very interesting. -
"Dred" published
"Dred: A Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp" was a novel by Harriet. The plot is of a young woman who lives on a plantaion. The plantation has many slaves and her brother is a drunk who treats them all horribly. This is another one of Harriet's books that was controvercial and gave slavery a bad name, exposing all of the secrets. -
Met President Lincoln
One story that could've been made up, but was likely true says that upon meeting Harriet, Lincoln said "So you are the little woman who wrote the book that started this great war.” Even though there is very little information about this meeting, the story stays persistant and many believe her her book, "Uncle Tom's Cabin," divided the north and south and started the American Civil War, just as Lincoln said. -
"Men of Our Times" or "Leading Patriots of the Day" Published
This novel is full of narratives from statesmen, generals, and army peronal. It also has many war songs and rally songs in it. It is all about the war and what it was like. It is truely inspiring talking about lives and the deeds of soldiers. -
"The American Woman's Home" published
Harriet wrote this book with the help of her sister, Catherine. It is known for its practicallity and philosophy. It is about home improvement that alows women to lead a servantless home. It truely stood for everything they believed in... if men can do it, women can, too! -
She died
She passed away in Hartford, Connecticut from natural causes. Even though she is dead, her legacy lives on. Her legacy lives on through her writing. She was a very strog woman and author who wrote many articles, novels, textbooks, and many other pieces.
