Born in Wellington (now Dighton), Massachusetts. Moved shortly after birth to Providence, RI where she spent the rest of her pre-marriage life. Married in 1838 to Rev. James Henry Eames, a graduate of Brown and then a clergyman of the Episcopal church in Rhode Island for several years. In 1858 they removed to Concord, NH where Dr. Eames was rector of St. Paul's church till his death.
Jane (Anthony) Eames made a one trip to Europe and Egypt and the Holy Land before she moved to Concord and other trips later. Selections of her letters during this trips were published with titles of "A Budget of Letters," "Another Budget" and "The Budget Closed.". She was wrote books for children and was a frequent contributor to the Providence Journal, The Monitor and other publications. She visited Bermuda and her letters to The Monitor were printed in a pamphlet and had wide circulation. She also wrote for church newspapers.
After receiving an inheritance from her parents, she gave most of it away to churches in New Hampshire, to rebuilding of Trinity church in Bermuda, to the Margaret Pillsbury General hospital and for the rebuilding of the Cathedral in St. John's Newfoundland. She died at Concord in her home, "The Elms," after a very brief illness. (Source - Proceedings of the annual meeting of the New Hampshire Press Association:
Born in Wellington (now Dighton), Massachusetts. Moved shortly after birth to Providence, RI where she spent the rest of her pre-marriage life. Married in 1838 to Rev. James Henry Eames, a graduate of Brown and then a clergyman of the Episcopal church in Rhode Island for several years. In 1858 they removed to Concord, NH where Dr. Eames was rector of St. Paul's church till his death.
Jane (Anthony) Eames made a one trip to Europe and Egypt and the Holy Land before she moved to Concord and other trips later. Selections of her letters during this trips were published with titles of "A Budget of Letters," "Another Budget" and "The Budget Closed.". She was wrote books for children and was a frequent contributor to the Providence Journal, The Monitor and other publications. She visited Bermuda and her letters to The Monitor were printed in a pamphlet and had wide circulation. She also wrote for church newspapers.
After receiving an inheritance from her parents, she gave most of it away to churches in New Hampshire, to rebuilding of Trinity church in Bermuda, to the Margaret Pillsbury General hospital and for the rebuilding of the Cathedral in St. John's Newfoundland. She died at Concord in her home, "The Elms," after a very brief illness. (Source - Proceedings of the annual meeting of the New Hampshire Press Association:
Family Members
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement