Crofters
petty farmers renting a few acres of land, with sometimes the right of grazing their cattle in common on a piece of rough pasture. Crofters are numerous in the Highlands, and in the western islands of Scotland, as well as in some other localities. From many districts they have been removed owing to their holdings being absorbed in sheep farms or deer forests, and they are now mainly congregated on the seashore, where they may partly maintain themselves by fishing. The Crofters' Act, passed in 1886, provides for security of tenure, the fixing of a reasonable rent, compensation for improvements, enlargement of buildings, etc. for many years she was editor of "Demorest's Magazine," and of other periodicals. She was one of the founders of "Sorosis" and its president for 14 years, and one of the most active promoters of the Federation of Women's Clubs. She has published: "Talks on Women's Topics" (1863); "For Better or Worse" (1875); "Three Manuals for Work" (1885-1889); "History of the Woman's Club Movement in America" (1900), etc.
She died in New York City, Dec. 23, 1901.