Clemens married Olivia “Livy” Louise Langdon (1845–1904) on February 2, 1870 in Elmira, New York. Clemens went on a world tour in 1895 with his wife, Olivia, seated on the left, and his daughter Clara, seated on the right. Two years later, Twain’s writings regarding the trip were published his non-fiction travelogue, Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World.

For a short biography and picture of Livy, visit "About Mark Twain". http://www.geocities.com/swaisman/wife-kids.htm

Olivia Langdon Clemens (1845–1904)
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