Author. Writer of stories for children. Some of her books are “The Kantor Girls,” “The Old Hempstead House,” “Home of Eighth Generations,” and “The Manner of Life of Nancy Hempstead.” (bio by: Laurie)  Family links:  Parents:  John Rogers Bolles (1810 – 1895)  Mary Hempstead Bolles (1811 – 1859)  Spouse:  John Locke Branch (1837 – 1908)  Children:  John Bolles Branch (1871 – 1888)*  Anna Hempstead Branch (1875 – 1937)* *Calculated relationship