Deland, Margaretta Wade. Author. Born (Campbell) in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, February 23, 1857. Educated in private schools. Author: "John Ward, Preacher," "The Old Garden and Other Verses," "Philip and His Wife," "Florida Days," "Sydney," "The Story of a Child," "The Wisdom of Fools," "Mr. Tommy Dove and Other Stories," "Old Chester Tales," "Dr. Lavendar's People," "The Common Way," "The Iron Woman."