Mary Ann Maitland | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mary Ann Davidson 26 January 1839 Elgin, Moray, Scotland |
| Died | February 24, 1919 (aged 80) St. Marys, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | author |
| Nationality | Scottish-Canadian |
| Genre | poems, hymns, short stories |
| Subject | The "Ann" character in Maitland's short story, "Charity Ann: Founded on Facts" (Godey's Lady's Book, January 1892), provided the background for Anne Shirley's history and adoption in Anne of Green Gables |
| Notable works | "Charity Ann: Founded on Facts" |
| Spouse |
George Forbes Maitland
(m. 1861) |
Mary Ann Maitland (née, Davidson; 26 January 1839 — 24 February 1919) was a Scottish-born Canadian author of poems, hymns, and short stories. The "Ann" character in Maitland's short story, "Charity Ann: Founded on Facts" (Godey's Lady's Book, January 1892), provided the background for Anne Shirley's history and adoption in Anne of Green Gables.[1]