Byrd "Birdie" Spilman Dewey (February 16, 1856 – April 1, 1942) was an American author, land investor, and co-founder of the Town of Boynton. She lived in Florida from 1881 until her death in 1942. Her best known work, Bruno, told the Dewey's story of early pioneering days in central Florida. The book remained in print for over twenty years, classified as juvenile literature – today it is classified as young adult literature.
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16 February 1856 Covington, KY, USA
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Died |
1 April 1942 (aged 86) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
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Zodiac | Aquarius |
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