Alcott, John Sewall Pratt, 1865-1923
Dates
- Existence: 1865 - 1923
Biographical History
John Sewall Pratt Alcott (1865-1923) was the nephew and adopted son of Louisa May Alcott.
John Sewall Pratt Alcott was born on June 24, 1865, in Massachusetts, to John Bridge Pratt and Anna Bronson Alcott, sister of Louisa May Alcott. He and his brother, Fredrick, were the basis for Daisy and Demi (respectively) in Louisa May Alcott's novel Little Women. His aunt legally adopted him in 1888, making him her heir, shortly before her death. He changed his name to "John Alcott" in deference to her. In 1909, he married Eunie May Hunting, a widow, and legally adopted her son, Elverton Hunting Alcott. Pratt Alcott died on June 22, 1923.
Citation:
Alcott-Nieriker-Pratt family correspondence, 1856-1912 (John S.P. Alcott).Story of the Alcotts, 1984: p. 23 (John Sewall Pratt; John Sewall Pratt Alcott; b. 1865 as John Sewall Pratt; nephew to Louisa May Alcott who adopted him in 1888; name changed to John Sewall Pratt Alcott; d. 1923).
Family Search, via WWW, April 29, 2020 (b. 24 June 1865 Massachusetts; parents John Bridge Pratt and Anna Bronson Alcott; basis for Dasiy and Demi; adopted by aunt 1888; m. 1909 to widow Eunie May (Plummer) Hunting; legally adopted step-son Elverton Hunting Alcott; d. 22 June 1923).
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
John Sewall Pratt Alcott trusteeship petition
Printed petition (1 pages) with typewritten entries in which John S.P. Alcott petitioned to become trustee of that part of the estate bequeathed to Louisa May Alcott's niece, Louisa Ream Nieriker.