Background
Dorothy was born on 17 February 1755, probably at Woodford, Essex.
Dorothy was born on 17 February 1755, probably at Woodford, Essex.
The family moved to Maryland Point, then in Essex, in 1759. This involved exchanging copious verse letters on religious and personal matters. Both Dorothy and Mary Ann became prolific writers of books for children.
The family moved to Margate in 1787 and to Dorothy"s father"s house at Maryland Point in 1789.
She died on 5 February 1836 and was buried in West Ham.