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Jarvis Last Name History & Origin
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The name Jarvis for this family originated during their immigration from Southern Italy to Ellis Island, NY, NY, USA in 1927. Before this event, in their homeland the name was Gervasi.
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Gervasi
Nationality & Ethnicity
Castrogiovanni, Enna, Sicilia, Italy
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Early Jarvises
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Henry Kingshorth Jarvis of Australia was born in 1792 to Stephen Jarvis and Dinah Kings Horth Jarvis. Henry Jarvis died at age 67 years old in 1859.
James Jarvis of Marysborough Australia was born in 1798, and died at age 83 years old in 1881 in Marysborough.
Marg Jarvis of Hesket Australia was born in 1802 to Mcintyre Jarvis and Fanny Duncan Jarvis. Marg Jarvis died at age 104 years old in 1906 in Hesket.
Elizabeth Jarvis of Collwood Australia was born in 1807 to Cotham John Jarvis and Brownlow Jarvis. Elizabeth Jarvis died at age 75 years old in 1882 in Collwood.
Charles Jarvis of E Hawk Australia was born in 1808, and died at age 83 years old in 1891 in E Hawk.
Benjamin Jarvis of Balwyn Australia was born in 1808, and died at age 83 years old in 1891 in Balwyn.
Jane Jarvis of Froy S Australia was born in 1813 to Durden Samuel Jarvis and Mary Wickley Jarvis. Jane Jarvis died at age 100 years old in 1913 in Froy S.
William Jarvis of Tallangatta Australia was born in 1815 to Currie Jarvis. William Jarvis died at age 80 years old in 1895 in Tallangatta.
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Surnames: Jarrz - Jasienouski
Jarvis Family Photos
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Sydney John Jarvis
A photo of Sydney John Jarvis - 1st Bn The Buffs killed at the battle of Alamein 1942 Remembered with honour at Alamein memorial, Egypt (this is my great uncle)
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Albert Henry William Drake
A photo of Albert Henry William Drake (son of William Francis and Elizabeth Frances Drake ) who served on Royal Navy HMS Phoebe, as a supply assistant. Lost at sea 1942, age 23. Remembered with honour at the Chatham Naval Memorial . Photo with his sister Winifred Drake, then Jarvis
People in photo include: Winifred (Drake) Jarvis
People in photo include: Winifred (Drake) Jarvis
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Dr. Jarvis
As Dean Of Edication, Dr. Jarvis prepared to greet yet another graduating class from the University of the Pacific at Stockton, CA.
Katherine, Piecen, & Roberta Bundy, Kentucky
These are the daughters of James Bundy and Mariah Evans. Piecen Bundy Depew, Katherine E. Bundy Hibbard, Roberta "Robbie" Bundy Jarvis.
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Anna Jarvis - Mother's Day holiday
Anna Jarvis, the daughter of Ann Maria Reeves Jarvis, was the founder of the United States national holiday Mother's Day.
Two years after her mother's death, Anna Jarvis began her campaign to form a holiday to honor all mothers. On May 8th, 1914, approximately 9 years after Ann's death, President Woodrow Wilson designated the second Sunday in May as the nationally recognized holiday, Mother's Day.
Anna Marie Jarvis was born May 1st, 1864 in Webster West Virginia, and died November 24th 1948 in West Chester Pennsylvania.
Two years after her mother's death, Anna Jarvis began her campaign to form a holiday to honor all mothers. On May 8th, 1914, approximately 9 years after Ann's death, President Woodrow Wilson designated the second Sunday in May as the nationally recognized holiday, Mother's Day.
Anna Marie Jarvis was born May 1st, 1864 in Webster West Virginia, and died November 24th 1948 in West Chester Pennsylvania.
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Mother's Day - Ann Jarvis, PA
Ann Maria Reeves Jarvis is the mother of the founder ( Anna Jarvis ) of the United States national holiday Mother's Day.
Ann Jarvis was a social activist and leader who encouraged mothers to collaborate together during the US. Civil War. She led the "Mothers Day Works Clubs" which met at local churches and provided medical care equally to soldiers from both sides.
Ann Maria Reeves Jarvis was born September 30th, 1832 in Culpeper Virginia, and died May 9th, 1905 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
Shortly after Ann's death, her daughter, Anna Marie Jarvis began a successful campaign to form a holiday to honor the contributions of all mothers in society. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson designated the second Sunday in May as the nationally recognized holiday, Mother's Day. Interesting to note, by the 1920's Anna was already upset by the quick commercialization of the holiday!
Ann Jarvis was a social activist and leader who encouraged mothers to collaborate together during the US. Civil War. She led the "Mothers Day Works Clubs" which met at local churches and provided medical care equally to soldiers from both sides.
Ann Maria Reeves Jarvis was born September 30th, 1832 in Culpeper Virginia, and died May 9th, 1905 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
Shortly after Ann's death, her daughter, Anna Marie Jarvis began a successful campaign to form a holiday to honor the contributions of all mothers in society. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson designated the second Sunday in May as the nationally recognized holiday, Mother's Day. Interesting to note, by the 1920's Anna was already upset by the quick commercialization of the holiday!
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Frank and Norma Jarvis
This is a Photo of my Grandparents Franklin D Jarvis and Norma Jean Steerman Jarvis
Thomas Jefferson and Lisa Kim Johnsons Wedding Photo
This is a photo of my parents on their wedding day in June of 1978. Thomas Jefferson Johnson and Lisa Kim Jarvis.
Civil War Vets.
From the Diagonal Centennial Book, pg.42 From left: Mr. Norris, Mr. Isaac Arment Talley (born August 17, 1838), Mr. James Butt, and Mr. Simon Jarvis
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This is a photo taken on my Grandmother and
Grandfather Jarvis's wedding day August 16,
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Grandfather Jarvis's wedding day August 16,
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Jarvis Family Tree
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Updated Jarvis Biographies
Robert Dempsey Jarvis was born on April 19, 1943 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina United States. Robert Jarvis got married to Janice Faye Jarvis in 1967 in Greensboro, Guilford County, and has children Cynthia Faye Sillmon and Wendy Michelle Bailey. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Dempsey Jarvis.
Wendy Michelle (Jarvis) Bailey was born on June 18, 1974 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina United States to Robert David Jarvis and Janice Faye Jarvis, and has a sister Cynthia Faye Sillmon. Wendy Bailey married Derek Brian Bailey in 2001 in Greensboro, Guilford County, and has children Ethan Alexander Bailey, Connor Adam Bailey, and Shawn Christopher Bailey. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Wendy Michelle Bailey.
Cynthia Faye (Jarvis) Sillmon was born on March 29, 1969 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina United States to Robert David Jarvis and Janice Faye Jarvis, and has a sister Wendy Michelle Bailey. Cynthia Sillmon married David Wilde Sillmon Jr. in 1991 in Greensboro, Guilford County, and has children Grant Wilde Sillmon, Dylan Raymond Sillmon, and Brice Maxwell Sillmon. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cynthia Faye Sillmon.
Janice Faye (Lemmons) Jarvis was born on August 22, 1946 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina United States. Janice Jarvis got married to Robert David Jarvis in 1967 in Greensboro, Guilford County, and has children Cynthia Faye Sillmon and Wendy Michelle Bailey. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Janice Faye Jarvis.
Dora Lydia (Moult) Jarvis was in a relationship with George Stokes, and had a child George Edward Stokes. Dora Jarvis died in 1972. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Dora Lydia (Moult) Jarvis.
Mary (Jarvis) Howlett of Ballarat, City of Ballarat County, VIC Australia was born in 1874 in Smythesdale to Elizabeth Heard Jarvis and Thomas Jarvis. She had siblings Thomas Jarvis, Thomas Jarvis, Sarah Jarvis, Elizabeth Ann Jarvis, Florence Jarvis, Emily Jarvis Boykett, William Jarvis, John Jarvis, and Louis Jarvis. She married Frederick Howlett in 1894, and had children William Howlett, Frederick Thomas Howlett, and Ivy Elizabeth Howlett. Mary Howlett died at age 78 years old on April 16, 1953 in Ballarat.
Florence Jarvis of Ballarat, City of Ballarat County, VIC Australia was born on April 5, 1877 in Scarsdale, Golden Plains Shire County to Elizabeth Heard Jarvis and Thomas Jarvis. She had siblings Thomas Jarvis, Thomas Jarvis, Sarah Jarvis, Elizabeth Ann Jarvis, Emily Jarvis Boykett, William Jarvis, John Jarvis, Louis Jarvis, and Mary Jarvis Howlett. Florence Jarvis died at age 68 years old on January 4, 1946 in Ballarat, City of Ballarat County.
John Jarvis of Coburg, City of Merri-bek County, VIC Australia was born in 1867 in Scarsdale, Golden Plains Shire County to Elizabeth Heard Jarvis and Thomas Jarvis. He had siblings Thomas Jarvis, Thomas Jarvis, Sarah Jarvis, Elizabeth Ann Jarvis, Florence Jarvis, Emily Jarvis Boykett, William Jarvis, Louis Jarvis, and Mary Jarvis Howlett. John Jarvis died at age 57 years old in 1924 in Coburg, City of Merri-bek County.
William Jarvis of Smythesdale, VIC Australia was born in 1865 in Smythesdale to Elizabeth Heard Jarvis and Thomas Jarvis. He had siblings Thomas Jarvis, Thomas Jarvis, Sarah Jarvis, Elizabeth Ann Jarvis, Florence Jarvis, Emily Jarvis Boykett, John Jarvis, Louis Jarvis, and Mary Jarvis Howlett. William Jarvis died at age 7 years old in 1872 in Smythesdale.
Louis Jarvis of Ballarat, City of Ballarat County, VIC Australia was born in 1862 in Smythesdale to Elizabeth Heard Jarvis and Thomas Jarvis. He had siblings Thomas Jarvis, Thomas Jarvis, Sarah Jarvis, Elizabeth Ann Jarvis, Florence Jarvis, Emily Jarvis Boykett, William Jarvis, John Jarvis, and Mary Jarvis Howlett. Louis Jarvis died at age 70 years old in 1932 in Ballarat.
Elizabeth Ann Jarvis of Scarsdale, Golden Plains Shire County, VIC Australia was born in 1872 in Scarsdale to Elizabeth Heard Jarvis and Thomas Jarvis. She had siblings Thomas Jarvis, Thomas Jarvis, Sarah Jarvis, Florence Jarvis, Emily Jarvis Boykett, William Jarvis, John Jarvis, Louis Jarvis, and Mary Jarvis Howlett. Elizabeth Jarvis died at age 2 years old in 1874 in Scarsdale.
John Jarvis of Coburg, City of Merri-bek County, VIC Australia was born in 1867 in Scarsdale, Golden Plains Shire County, and died at age 57 years old in 1924 in Coburg, City of Merri-bek County.
Sarah Jarvis of Scarsdale, Golden Plains Shire County, VIC Australia was born in 1869 in Smythesdale to Elizabeth Heard Jarvis and Thomas Jarvis. She had siblings Thomas Jarvis, Thomas Jarvis, Elizabeth Ann Jarvis, Florence Jarvis, Emily Jarvis Boykett, William Jarvis, John Jarvis, Louis Jarvis, and Mary Jarvis Howlett. Sarah Jarvis died at age 5 years old in 1874 in Scarsdale.
Thomas Jarvis of Ballarat, City of Ballarat County, VIC Australia was born in 1862 in Smythesdale to Elizabeth Heard Jarvis and Thomas Jarvis. He had siblings Thomas Jarvis, Sarah Jarvis, Elizabeth Ann Jarvis, Florence Jarvis, Emily Jarvis Boykett, William Jarvis, John Jarvis, Louis Jarvis, and Mary Jarvis Howlett. Thomas Jarvis died at age 63 years old in 1925 in Ballarat.
Thomas Jarvis of Smythesdale, VIC Australia was born in 1861 in Smythesdale to Elizabeth Heard Jarvis and Thomas Jarvis. He had siblings Thomas Jarvis, Sarah Jarvis, Elizabeth Ann Jarvis, Florence Jarvis, Emily Jarvis Boykett, William Jarvis, John Jarvis, Louis Jarvis, and Mary Jarvis Howlett. Thomas Jarvis died at age 1 year old in 1862 in Smythesdale.
Thomas Jarvis of Scarsdale, Golden Plains Shire County, VIC Australia was born in 1834 in Great Leighs, Essex County, England United Kingdom. He was married to Elizabeth Heard Jarvis in 1856, and had children Emily Jarvis Boykett, Thomas Jarvis, Thomas Jarvis, Louis Jarvis, William Jarvis, John Jarvis, Sarah Jarvis, Elizabeth Ann Jarvis, Mary Jarvis Howlett, and Florence Jarvis. Thomas Jarvis died at age 57 years old on November 26, 1892 in Scarsdale, Golden Plains Shire County, VIC Australia.
Elizabeth (Heard) Jarvis of Smythesdale, VIC Australia was born on March 13, 1836 in Kilkhampton, Cornwall County, England United Kingdom. She was married to Thomas Jarvis in 1856, and had children Emily Jarvis Boykett, Thomas Jarvis, Thomas Jarvis, Louis Jarvis, William Jarvis, John Jarvis, Sarah Jarvis, Elizabeth Ann Jarvis, Mary Jarvis Howlett, and Florence Jarvis. Elizabeth Jarvis died at age 85 years old on February 26, 1922 in Smythesdale, VIC Australia.
Emily (Jarvis) Boykett of East Melbourne, City of Melbourne County, VIC Australia was born in 1858 in Ballarat East, City of Ballarat County to Elizabeth Heard Jarvis and Thomas Jarvis. She had siblings Thomas Jarvis, Thomas Jarvis, Sarah Jarvis, Elizabeth Ann Jarvis, Florence Jarvis, William Jarvis, John Jarvis, Louis Jarvis, and Mary Jarvis Howlett. She married John George Boykett in 1879, and had children Thomas Homest Boykett, Mary Beatrice Elizabeth Boykett, John George Boykett, Francis William Boykett, Emily Rachel Hannah Boykett, Esther Irene May Boykett, and Daisy Eline Lucy Boykett. Emily Boykett died at age 62 years old on June 7, 1921 in East Melbourne, City of Melbourne County.
Crystal (Jarvis) Campbell was born on April 4, 1979 in Henderson, Kentucky United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Crystal (Jarvis) Campbell .
Popular Jarvis Biographies
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.
Lillian Jarvis was estranged from her husband, William Jarvis, who was a former air-traffic controller, when she was killed. William was accused of murdering Lillian with a bomb disguised as a Christmas gift, which he left on her parents' doorstep. She was living with her parents at the time. The bomb exploded when she opened the present in her parents' bathroom, killing her and injuring her mother and boyfriend.
William went on trial for the murder. See the complete story of her death and the trial at Prosecution Rests In The Jarvis Murder Trial.
In November of 2003, William was found guilty of murdering Lillian. He was sentenced to three life sentences: convicted of first-degree murder, first-degree arson, and two counts of placing a bomb causing injury. See Man found guilty in bombing.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ann Marie Reeves Jarvis.
Jane Marie Jarvis of Georgetown, Scott County, KY was born on February 21, 1932, and died at age 79 years old on April 2, 2011. Jane Jarvis was buried on April 17, 2011 at riverside national cemeterysection 40 site 435 22495 van buren boulevard, in riverside, riverside County, California us.
Sina A (Williams) Jarvis was born on November 19, 1897. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sina A Jarvis (Williams).
David R Jarvis was born on December 20, 1885. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember David R Jarvis.
Arthur L Jarvis was born on December 9, 1889. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Arthur L Jarvis.
Luther M Jarvis of Rockville, Parke County, IN was born on September 29, 1895, and died at age 81 years old in February 1977.
Loren Roger Jarvis was born to Ralph Jarvis (1898 - 1979) and Ruth I Fowler (1903 - 1996). He had siblings Jack O. Jarvis (1920 - 1992) and one other brother.
Loren Jarvis married three times: The first time on June 9, 1950 to Frances Thomas in Allen County, Ohio. There were no children from that marriage. The second time he married on December 17, 1960 in Spencerville, Allen County, Ohio. They had two sons and divorced on August 9, 1990. The third marriage occurred on July 29, 1991 and was to Sandra Hertz.
James W Jarvis was born on November 27, 1847. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James W Jarvis.
Lutie B Jarvis was born on November 13, 1873. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lutie B Jarvis.
Charley A Jarvis was born on October 13, 1877. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charley A Jarvis.
Brooke Jarvis was born in 1991 at Akron. Brooke Jarvis was in a relationship with Gerald Helwig, and has children Elijah Helwig, Gerald Helwig Jr, John Helwig, and Peyton Helwig. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Brooke Jarvis.
Nellie N (Mason) Jarvis was born on December 21, 1883. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nellie N Jarvis (Mason).
Roberta (Bundy) Jarvis was born on August 02. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Roberta "Robbie" (Bundy) Jarvis.
Abner T Jarvis was born on May 20, 1874. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Abner T Jarvis.
Alice (Jarvis) Sproule was born to Henry William Jarvis (1831 - 1902) and Mary Ann Clarke (1833 - 1871). Both of her parents were born in Tasmania, Australia.
Alice Jarvis first married Thomas Edwin Adams (1845 - 1887) on June 28, 1880 in Hobart, Australia. They had one daughter, Beatrice Mary Adams (1882 - 1969).
Alice (Jarvis) Adams then married Edward Sproule (1842 - 1939) on August 10, 1892 in Snug, Australia. They had children Laurence Victor Harold Sproule (1892 - 1972), Ivo Claude, Gertrude, and Alice Irene Sproule.
Jarvis Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Jarvis family member is 70.0 years old according to our database of 13,177 people with the last name Jarvis that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Jarvises
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Frederick J Jarvis was born on July 17, 1883, and died at age 111 years old in February 1995. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Frederick J Jarvis.
Matilda M Jarvis of Getzville, Erie County, NY was born on December 4, 1895, and died at age 107 years old on October 24, 2003.
Lola E Jarvis of Washington, District of Columbia County, DC was born on May 30, 1894, and died at age 105 years old on February 2, 2000.
Amelia G Jarvis of Richmond, Chesterfield County, VA was born on September 14, 1895, and died at age 105 years old on June 2, 2001.
Hazel U Jarvis of Emerald Isle, Carteret County, NC was born on December 3, 1900, and died at age 105 years old on October 30, 2006.
Emma A Jarvis of Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, MO was born on March 23, 1891, and died at age 105 years old on August 2, 1996.
Chester Jarvis of Greentown, Howard County, Indiana was born on June 13, 1875, and died at age 105 years old in September 1980.
Blanche A Jarvis of Randolph, Orange County, VT was born on May 7, 1897, and died at age 104 years old on December 31, 2001.
Marg Jarvis of Hesket Australia was born in 1802 to Mcintyre Jarvis and Fanny Duncan Jarvis. Marg Jarvis died at age 104 years old in 1906 in Hesket.
Bertha Jarvis of Colville, Stevens County, Washington was born on January 21, 1879, and died at age 104 years old in June 1983.
Sarah A Jarvis of Lake Placid, Essex County, NY was born on March 23, 1891, and died at age 103 years old on January 5, 1995.
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