Her mother, born Mary Martyn
, was befriended in her straits as a single parent by Catherine Benson
(a bishop's sister), who had been living with the Talbots. From the time of Catherine Benson's marriage...
Friends, Associates
Anna Williams
Williams enjoyed cordial relations with other members of Johnson's circle, like Elizabeth Carter
(who helped with subscriptions for Williams's book when Johnson was dragging his feet) and Hester Thrale
(who contributed). Carter counted her a...
