Anna Murray Douglass (1813 - August 4, 1882) was an American abolitionist, activist, and the first wife of Frederick Douglass. Anna was born in Maryland, and, unlike her husband, was never a slave. She met Frederick when she was 17 working as a housekeeper in Baltimore, and helped the younger Frederick escape. When he fled to New York City, he sent for Anna. The two were married and had five children. Anna's moral and financial support were critical to Frederick's own activism, as he was frequently away from home. Anna died after a series of strokes in August, 1882.