Mary Gay Humphreys

Mary Gay Humphreys was born in Ridley, Ohio. She served as a nurse in the Civil War and the Philippines. After the war she was an author, book reviewer, magazine and newspaper contributor. She also wrote a number of popular novels under the pen name Henry Somerville. Humphreys was also active in supporting Women's Rights. She died in 1915.

Mary Gay Humphreys was born in Ridley, Ohio. She served as a nurse in the Civil War and the Philippines. After the war she was an author, book reviewer, magazine and newspaper contributor. She also wrote a number of popular novels under the pen name Henry Somerville. Humphreys was also active in supporting Women's Rights. She died in 1915. See less