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Mother Jones

Born

1837, Ireland

Died

30 November 1930 (aged 93), United States

Spouse

George E. Jones

Children

4 (all died from yellow fever)

Known for

Labor activism, fiery rhetoric, and grassroots organizing

Occupation

Labor activist, preacher

Affiliation

Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), United Mine Workers (UMW)

Other names

Prophetess Mary Harris

Inspirations

Her experiences during the Irish Potato Famine, industrialization in America

Years active

1870s-1930

Notable quotes

No matter what the fight, don't be ladylike! God almighty made women and the Rockefeller gang of thieves made the ladies.

Place of burial

Mount Olive, Illinois

Significant events

Led the 1903 March of the Mill Children • Organized numerous strikes and protests

Mother Jones