Poem Written for Mary Johnson from Unknown Writer Titled "Sweetest Mary"
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This is a poem that was written for Mary Johnson from an unknown person, possibly a family friend. In the poem, the poet describes Mary's features and questions her sadness. The poet then promises to always remember with love should they part. There is no date or signature on the poem.
Mary was daughter of one of Worthington's founders, Orange Johnson and wife Achsa (Maynard) Johnson. She married Francis Sessions on August 18, 1847. The Sessions were interested in promoting art and art instruction in Columbus. The Sessions art collection formed a basis for the Columbus Museum of Art collection.
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Poem Written for Mary Johnson from Unknown Writer Titled "Sweetest Mary" from the collections of the Worthington Historical Society (WHS) may be used for educational purposes as long as it is not altered in any way and proper credit is given: "Courtesy of the Worthington Historical Society, Worthington, OH." Prior written permission of the WHS is required for any other use of Poem Written for Mary Johnson from Unknown Writer Titled "Sweetest Mary". Contact WHS at info@worthingtonhistory.org to request permission.
