Mary Ashley Townsend
Mary Ashley Townsend | |
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Mary Ashley Townsend, circa 1897 | |
| Born | Mary Ashley Van Voorhis 1836 Lyons, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 7, 1901 (aged 64–65) |
| Nationality | American |
Mary Ashley Townsend (pen name, Xariffa; 1836 – June 7, 1901) was an American poet and writer. She was the first American invited to join the "Liceo Hidalgo", a prestigious Mexican literary club.