About Mary Ann Browne
Mary Ann Browne was a prolific 19th-century English poet and writer of musical scores. She began publishing her verses at the age of fifteen, and her works include collections such as The Coronal and Sacred Poetry. In 1842, she married James Gray, a nephew of James Hogg. She was remembered for her piety and charitable nature. Mary Ann Browne (also known as Mrs. Mary Ann Browne Gray died 28 January 1845 at Sunday's Well, Cork, Ireland. Browne wrote Mont Blanc, Ada, Repentance, The Coronal, The Birthday Gift, Ignatia, Sacred Poetry, and many fugitive pieces in periodicals.
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