(1826-November 7, 1873)
Born in Winchester, United Kingdom
Birth name was Mary Frances Moss
Was acting on stage in ‘Our American Cousin’ when Abraham Lincoln was shot

She would not be remembered if not for her presence at the Lincoln assassination.
Very little is known about her early life.

Kate Mulgrew portrayed her in a play written by Charles Busch.
According to some accounts, she cradled the dying president in her arms.
Her musical 'Seven Sisters' ran for 253 shows, which was a lot for the time.
Her husband abandoned her and their children.

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