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Mrs. George A. Paull
1859–1895
A late 19th-century writer of poems, devotional pieces, and children's stories, she wrote with warmth, energy, and a strong sense of everyday faith. Best known under the name Mrs. George A. Paull, she also published as Minnie E. Kenney Paull.
1 Audiobook
Ruby at School
by Mrs. George A. Paull
About the author
Born Minnie E. Kenney in Pottersville, New York, in 1859, she was the daughter of a minister and later the wife of Rev. George A. Paull. That religious and family background shaped much of her writing, which often blends encouragement, moral purpose, and an affectionate interest in ordinary life.
She wrote across several forms, including poetry, religious reading, and children's fiction. Her books include The Chimes of Amsterdam and Other Poems and the Ruby series, with titles such as Ruby at School and Ruby's Vacation. Her work was published under the married name Mrs. George A. Paull, though library and book records also connect her with the name Minnie E. Kenney Paull.
She died in 1895, still young, and a memoir titled The Story of a Busy Life: Recollections of Mrs. George A. Paull appeared soon afterward. Even from the small record that survives, her books suggest a writer who was busy, versatile, and deeply interested in offering comfort, character, and lively stories to her readers.