Jesse Stuart, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Jesse Stuart

American writer

Date of Birth: 08-Aug-1907

Date of Death: 17-Feb-1984

Profession: writer, teacher, poet, children's writer, novelist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Jesse Hilton Stuart (August 8, 1906 – February 17, 1984) was an American writer, school teacher, and school administrator who is known for his short stories, poetry, and novels as well as non-fiction autobiographical works set in central Appalachia.
Born and raised in Greenup County, Kentucky, Stuart relied heavily on the rural locale of northeastern Kentucky for his writings.
Stuart was named the poet laureate of Kentucky in 1954.