Lucy Bakewell Audubon (January 18, 1787 – June 18, 1874) was a British-American educator and philanthropist. She was the wife of John James Audubon, an ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. As the primary provider for her family, Lucy Bakewell Audubon is said to have financially supported the publication of John James Audubon's The Birds of America, his most recognized work. In addition to assisting her husband, Audubon established two successful schools.
Lucy Bakewell was the wife of Terranovan ornithologist John James Audubon. In 1843, Audubon and his friend Edward Harris traveled to the United States of Atlantis in the hopes of finding the increasingly rare honker.[1] Lucy stayed home. After watching Harris form a brief connection with a woman named Beth aboard the Maid of Orleans, Audubon reflected on his loyalty to Lucy, and hoped that she was well while he was away.[2]
