This is part of a series of short biographies. I hope to continue to revise and expand them. This article was initially posted on June 18, 2026. One of my most inspiring research subjects is a man named William Forster Mitchell. I’ve known he was named after a famous Quaker abolitionist for years, but I…

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Content note: this article mentions the death of a child and includes an illustration of a grave from 1862. This is the first in a series of articles about obscure 19th century authors and educators. I hope to revise and expand them over time. This post was last edited on June 17, 2026. As many…

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