4. Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) ● Family background raised in a strongly religious atmosphere Her father Lyman Beecher, was a distinguished clergyman TWo brothers(Henry Ward and Edward celebrated preachers; Older sister(Catherine): an educator 2021/2212021/2/21 12 4. Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) ⚫ Family Background: raised in a strongly religious atmosphere Her father Lyman Beecher, was a distinguished clergyman; Two brothers (Henry Ward and Edward): celebrated preachers; Older sister (Catherine): an educator