Author: Sadie Ashworth Neff
Alternate names: Sarah Isabel Ashworth Neff
Title: Living Gems of Verse
Born: 9-28-1877  Coles Co. Illinois
Died: 2-23-1949   Fayette Co.  IN
Bio: Mrs. Sadie B. Ashworth Neff of Connersville, IN is the author.  Mrs. Neff  was a native of Illinois but lived in Indiana many years both in Connersville and Indianapolis. Her book was dedicated especially to her seven grandchildren belonging to her two daughters, Kathryn L. Brown and Lucille Lake who have many descendants living in Connersville IN.    She was a member of the National Poetry Center, Radio City, New York, Rockefeller Center.  Some of the poems have to do with early history of pioneer folk. Many of the poems were written from inspirations received from persons and scenes in and around Coles Co. Ill. as well.  Mrs. Neff gave much of her time to the Golden Rule Foundation who contributed  to the comfort and sustenance of orphans and mothers in war-torn countries as well as the needy of her own country. A copy of this book was placed at the Indiana State Library in the historical department.