“I am a very ordinary woman who had an opportunity–and I seized it.”
Marian Griswold Nevins was born in 1857 in New York City, the third of five children to David H. Nevins, a Wall Street banker, and his wife, Cornelia L. Perkins. Marian died 23 Aug 1856 in Los Angeles, California. She married 21 July 1884 in Waterford CT to Edward Alexander MacDowell, son of Thomas F. and Frances M. (Knapp) McDowell. Edward was born in New York City, December 18, 1861. he was a famous composer, concert pianist, teacher and college professor.
Marian was remarkable in her own right… When her mother died prematurely, Marion was only eight years old. Yet, she was given the responsibility to present her father with the terrible news. She was a gifted pianist, and it was during a trip to Europe that she met her future husband, Edward MacDowell. During their marriage, Marian gave up her career to support her husband’s talent and goals. They had no children (Marian had a miscarriage). Continue reading
