Lavilla Esther Allen (sometimes, Esther Lavilla Allen; May 28, 1834 - November 11, 1903) was an American author, poet, and reader. She experienced a high degree of success with her first book of poems before writing volumes of missionary and temperance literature, and hundreds of verses upon various subjects at the request of friends. Her works were characterized by high ideals of life, by sincere and noble pursuits, and a pervading purity. She was also interested in missionary, Sunday school, and educational work, as well as charitable and reformatory enterprises.
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28 May 1834 Ithaca, New York, U.S.
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11 November 1903 (aged 69)
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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