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Elizabeth Payson Prentiss (1818–1878)
Prentiss, Mrs. Elizabeth (Payson). An American writer of fiction; born at Portland, ME, Oct. 26, 1818; died at Dorset, VT, Aug. 13, 1878. Her most popular work was ‘Stepping Heavenward’ (1869), which was translated into several languages. She also published: ‘Little Susy’s Six Birthdays’ (1853); ‘Fred and Maria and Me’ (1867); ‘Aunt Jane’s Hero’ (1871); ‘Pemaquid’ (1877); ‘Gentleman Jim’ (1878).