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Anna Jarvis - Mother's Day holiday
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Anna Jarvis - Mother's Day holiday
Updated Jun 26, 2025
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Anna Marie Jarvis was a prominent American activist and organizer who is best known for her role in founding Mother's Day, a holiday dedicated to honoring and appreciating mothers.
Born in 1864 in Webster, West Virginia, Anna was the ninth of eleven children in her family. Her parents, Granville and Ann Jarvis, were both deeply involved in social and community work, and their example instilled in Anna a lifelong commitment to activism and public service.
Throughout her life, Anna worked tirelessly to improve the lives of women and children, advocating for causes such as public health, education, and women's suffrage. Despite facing many challenges and setbacks, she remained dedicated to her work, and her legacy continues to inspire activists and organizers today.
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My father's side is full blood Sicilian and my mother's side is a combination of Welsh, Scottish, German and a few other European cultures. One of my more colorful (ahem black sheep) family members came over on the Mayflower. He was among the first to be hanged in the New World for a criminal offense he made while onboard the ship.
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