Smith, Elizabeth Oakes Prince, author, born in North Yarmouth, Me., Aug. 12, 1806; died in Hollywood, Carteret County, N. C. Nov. 15, 1893. She married, early in life, Sena Smith, the journalist, who became widely known by his writings under the pen name of "Major Jack Downing," and for many years was associated with him in his editorial work in Portland, Me., and in New York City. She was the first woman in the United States who ever appeared as a public lecturer, and was also one of the first woman preachers. Among her publications were: "Riches without Wings" (Boston, 1838); "The Sinless Child," poems (New York, 1841); "Stories for Children" (Boston, 1847); "Woman and her Needs" (1851); "Hints on Dress and Beauty" (1852); "Bald Eagle" (London, 1807); and the tragedies "The Roman Tribute" (1850) and "Old New York" (1858).
(Source: Appleton’s Annual Cyclopedia and Register of Important Events 1893.  Vol. XVIII.  Published 1894.  Contributed by Robyn Greenlund)