Charles Farrar Browne
See also Artemas Ward (disambiguation). Charles Farrar Browne "Artemus Ward" Born (1834-04-26)April 26, 1834 Waterford, Maine Died March 6, 1867(1867-03-06) (aged 32) Southampton, Hampshire Nationality American Occupation humorist Charles Farrar Browne (April 26, 1834 – March 6, 1867) was a United States humor writer, better known under his nom de plume, Artemus Ward. At birth, his surname was "Brown." He added the "e" after he became famous.