Hannah Tobey Farmer

Hannah Tobey Farmer (née, Shapleigh; pen names, (Mrs.) M. G. Farmer or Mabelle; 1823-1891) was a 19th-century American philanthropist, writer, and social reformer affiliated with the abolition and women's rights movements. Born in Maine, she became an active supporter of antislavery efforts, and her home in New Hampshire served as a way station on the Underground Railroad. During the Civil War, she organized charitable events and relief efforts for Union soldiers, raising significant funds and supplies. Writing under the pen names "(Mrs.) M. G. Farmer" and "Mabelle", she contributed prose and poetry to the press, often in support of philanthropic causes. Later in life, she established Rosemary Cottage in Eliot, Maine, as a summer retreat for mothers, children, and working women, reflecting her ongoing commitment to social welfare.