Holley, Marietta

Marietta (1844-), an American author better known by her pseudonym of Josiah Allen's Wife. She was born in Jefferson County, New York. Her first literary work was in the form of contributions to the Christian Union, Independent, Peterson's Magazine, and other periodicals. Her first book was, My Opinions and Betsy Bobbet's. This was followed by Samantha at the Centennial, My Wayward Pardner, Sweet Cicely, Samantha at Saratoga, Samantha among the Brethren, Samantha at the World's Fair. Miss Holley's writings have been immensely popular. They are of a humorous character, but "Samantha" is, after all, characterized by great good sense.