Martha Ballard, 1734/35 ? 1812

• Known For: Midwife, diarist
• Maine Connection: Resided in Hallowell, Maine from 1785 (started her diary) until her death in 1812.

Resources

Selected Books

• The Diary of Martha Ballard 1785-1812, c1992.
• A Midwife's Tale: the Life of Martha Ballard, based on her Diary, 1785-1812 by Laurel Ulrich, 1990.

Selected Websites

• DoHistory: Martha Ballard's Diary Online
• PBS: Amercian Experience, A Midwife's Tale
• Walking tour of Martha Ballard's Hallowell (PDF File)