Maria Lindsay

Background

She was born in Wimbledon and married the Reverend John Worthington Bliss in 1858.

Career

She died in Betteshanger, Kent.

Achievements

• She was one of the first women to achieve commercial success as an English songwriter in the 19th century, obtaining an exclusive contract with publisher Robert Cocks in London.

Works

• book

  • Home they brought her Warrior dead. P. F. solo and duet. (Smallwood)