Background
Southwick, Albert Plympton was born on May 11, 1855 in Charlestown, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John S. (naval officer) and Louisa (Richardson) S.
Southwick, Albert Plympton was born on May 11, 1855 in Charlestown, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John S. (naval officer) and Louisa (Richardson) S.
Graduated from the high school and seminary. Spent 2 years at college and 2 years at United States Naval Academy.
Educator, 1879-1886; engaged in literature work since 1873. Author: Dime Series of Question Books (20 numbers) 1880-1883. Short Studies in Literature, 1883.
Quizzism and Its Key, 1884. Handy Helps, 1886; Quiz-Manual of Teaching, 1886. Novels; Bijou, 1889; Wisps of Wit and Wisdom, 1892.
The Catherwood Mystery, 1893. A Fast in Fiction, 1893. Brown the Lawyer, 1893.
Wrote and composed songs: When the Moon Begins to Rise, The Sweetest Voice I Ever Knew, When Molly Jane Feels Sad, etc. Play: A Man of Honor. Comic operas: The Shepherd Girl, Mas- to mags.
Address: 333 McDonough St., Brooklyn, New York.
Married Ethel Sparks, of Brooklyn, June 22, 1905.