Constance Fenimore Woolson (1840-1894), American novelist and short story writer. Born in New Hampshire, she travelled widely around the United States and published collections of short stories. In 1879 after her mother’s death she moved to Europe, meeting Henry James the following year who became a close friend. A number of novels followed, and short stories set in Italy were published posthumously. She is buried with her sister Clara Woolson Benedict and her niece Clare Benedict, who is commemorated as one of the three main benefactors of the Cemetery (see also Randall-MacIver above).