Maria Henry

Maria Henry née Storer (died 25 April 1795 in Philadelphia), was an American stage actress.

[1] Maria Henry was the youngest of four Storer sisters (of at least seven) who were actors of the Old American Company; the eldest, Jane, died at a fire at sea near Jamaica; the second, Ann Nancy Storer, became known under the name "Mrs Hogg"; and the third was Frances (Fanny).

Jane was married to actor John Henry (died 1794), manager of the Old American Company.

Shortly after Jane's death at sea, Ann lived with Henry (and possibly bore him a son), and by 1768 was credited in theatrical bills using his surname.

She was however also a controversial figure; reportedly, she was at times in conflict with colleagues which attracted public criticism and refused to play the roles she was given if she did not felt sympathy for the part, which exposed her to public dislike from the audience; her alcoholism did also create disturbances in her performances which attracted criticism.