Sarah Stickney Ellis
Sarah Stickney Ellis | |
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Sarah Stickney Ellis as depicted in her book The Wives of England | |
| Born | Sarah Stickney 1799, 1810 |
| Died | 16 June 1872 (aged 72–73) |
| Occupation | Writer, editor |
| Spouse(s) | William Ellis |
Sarah Stickney Ellis, born Sarah Stickney (1799 – 16 June 1872), also known as Sarah Ellis, was an English author. She was a Quaker turned Congregationalist. Her numerous books are mostly about women's roles in society. She argued that women had a religious duty as daughters, wives and mothers to provide an influence for good that would improve society.