Mary Harris Jones
Irish-born American labor and community organizer (1837–1930)
1830 — 1930
Quick Facts
Profession
Irish-born American labor and community organizer (1837–1930)
Born
May 1, 1830
Died
1930 (age ~100)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, teacher, human rights defender
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in CorkDied in Silver Spring
1830
Born in Cork (1830-05-01)
1930
Died in Silver Spring
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Mary G. Harris Jones, known as Mother Jones from 1897 onward, was an American labor organizer, schoolteacher, and dressmaker who became a prominent union organizer, community organizer, and activist. She helped coordinate major strikes, secure bans on child labor, and co-founded the trade union Industrial Workers of the World (IWW).
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Who is Mary Harris Jones?+
Mary G. Harris Jones, known as Mother Jones from 1897 onward, was an American labor organizer, schoolteacher, and dressmaker who became a prominent union organizer, community organizer, and activist. She helped coordinate major strikes, secure bans on child labor, and co-founded the trade union Indu
What does the name Mary mean?+
The name Mary means "unisex given name. Etymology: From Mary, from Marie, from Maria, from Μαρία, Μαριάμ, from tr=maryāor tr=miryā, of uncertain origin.". It is of English origin.
When was Mary Harris Jones born?+
Mary Harris Jones was born on May 1, 1830.
When did Mary Harris Jones die?+
Mary Harris Jones died in 1930, at approximately 100 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name. Etymology: From Mary, from Marie, from Maria, from Μαρία, Μαριάμ, from tr=maryāor tr=miryā, of uncertain origin.
The name Mary is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: From Mary, from Marie, from Maria, from Μαρία, Μαριάμ, from tr=maryāor tr=miryā, of uncertain origin.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Mary — May 1, 1830
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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