Margaret Bailey 1812-1882

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A pioneering Methodist missionary who wrote "The Grains, or, Passages in the Life of Ruth Rover", widely considered to be the first novel ever published in the Oregon Territory.

 

Biographical Overview

• Lived from 1812 to 1882
• Born: Jan 1, 1812, Saugus, MA
• Died: May 17, 1882, Seattle, WA

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-29