Sophie Radford Demeissner

Background

Demeissner, Sophie Radford was born on November 17, 1854 in Morristown, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of William (rear admiral United States Navy) and Mary Elizabeth (Lovell) Radford.

Education

Educated under private tutors, United States and Europe.

Career

Began writing, 1888, 1st story, A Happy Accident, appearing in Scribner’s Magazine, and 2d story, Under Police Protection, in same, 1892. Historian National Society Colonial Dames, Washington.

Achievements

• Sophie Radford Demeissner has been listed as a notable author by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Vladimir do Meissner, of the Russian diplomatic corps, November 20, 1878 (died April.