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Harriet Annie Wilkins
1829–1888
An English-born Canadian poet, teacher, and writer, she built a literary life in Hamilton, Ontario, and published five books of poetry. Her work grew out of education, faith, and a deep commitment to the cultural life of her community.
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Victor Roy, a Masonic Poem
by Harriet Annie Wilkins
About the author
Born in England in 1829, she moved with her family to Hamilton, Ontario, in the mid-1840s. She became known there as a teacher, poet, and writer, and spent much of her life helping shape the city's intellectual and literary circles.
She published five books of poetry and was remembered as an active figure in local cultural life. Reference works describe her as an English-born Canadian author and educator, with strong ties to Hamilton through both her family and her work.
She died in Hamilton on January 7, 1888. Though not widely known today, she stands as part of the early tradition of Canadian women writers whose work connected literature, education, and public life.