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A close-up view of a Grafton Historic Marker, in Grafton, W. Va. 'Grafton: William Robinson preempted Buffalo Flats, site of Grafton, in 1773. Here is only National cemetery in State. Former home of John T. McGraw, financier, and Melville Davisson Post, author. Anna Jarvis, founder of Mother's Day, lived here.'

1. Grafton Historic Marker, Grafton, W. Va.

IDNO:
005761
Title:
Grafton Historic Marker, Grafton, W. Va.
Description:
A close-up view of a Grafton Historic Marker, in Grafton, W. Va. 'Grafton: William Robinson preempted Buffalo Flats, site of Grafton, in 1773. Here is only National cemetery in State. Former home of John T. McGraw, financier, and Melville Davisson Post, author. Anna Jarvis, founder of Mother's Day, lived here.'
Uniformed men on the front steps of courthouse.

2. Pruntytown, Oldest Courthouse in Taylor County, W. Va.

IDNO:
014701
Title:
Pruntytown, Oldest Courthouse in Taylor County, W. Va.
Description:
Uniformed men on the front steps of courthouse.
Delegate to the General Conference.

3. Rev. F. N. Lynch

IDNO:
037604
Title:
Rev. F. N. Lynch
Description:
Delegate to the General Conference.
Delegate to the General Conference.

4. Hon. B. F. Martin

IDNO:
037605
Title:
Hon. B. F. Martin
Description:
Delegate to the General Conference.
Collected funds and started the erection of Andrews Church.

5. Rev. J. L. Clark

IDNO:
037606
Title:
Rev. J. L. Clark
Date:
1872
Description:
Collected funds and started the erection of Andrews Church.
At the time of the first celebration of Mother's Day. Was also first president of the Jarvis Memorial Class.

6. C.V. Miller, Assistant Superintendent of Andrews Methodist Sunday School

IDNO:
037607
Title:
C.V. Miller, Assistant Superintendent of Andrews Methodist Sunday School
Description:
At the time of the first celebration of Mother's Day. Was also first president of the Jarvis Memorial Class.

7. Miss Rebecca Beall

IDNO:
037608
Title:
Miss Rebecca Beall

8. Frank Wilson

IDNO:
037609
Title:
Frank Wilson
He preached the first Mother's Day Methodist Sermon in Andrews Methodist Church. He chose as his text John 19 chapter, 26-27 verses. "Woman, behold thy son, and to the Disciple, behold thy Mother."

9. Rev. Harry C. Howard, Grafton, W. Va.

IDNO:
037610
Title:
Rev. Harry C. Howard, Grafton, W. Va.
Date:
1908/05/10
Description:
He preached the first Mother's Day Methodist Sermon in Andrews Methodist Church. He chose as his text John 19 chapter, 26-27 verses. "Woman, behold thy son, and to the Disciple, behold thy Mother."
During the first Mother's Day service held there in 1908, led the plans for establishing the annual memorial to Motherhood. He gave of his time and money to perfect the hallowed observance at Grafton. Mr. Loar, a successful merchant at Clarksburg, a Central West Virginia town near Grafton, died in 1938.

10. L. L. Loar, Superintendent of the Sunday school of Andrews Methodist Episcopal church, Grafton, W. Va.

IDNO:
037611
Title:
L. L. Loar, Superintendent of the Sunday school of Andrews Methodist Episcopal church, Grafton, W. Va.
Description:
During the first Mother's Day service held there in 1908, led the plans for establishing the annual memorial to Motherhood. He gave of his time and money to perfect the hallowed observance at Grafton. Mr. Loar, a successful merchant at Clarksburg, a Central West Virginia town near Grafton, died in 1938.
Dean thirteenth Superintendent Sunday School

11. Mr. Auther of Grafton, W. Va.

IDNO:
037612
Title:
Mr. Auther of Grafton, W. Va.
Description:
Dean thirteenth Superintendent Sunday School
Andrews. Served in church several years on Washington St. (3 yrs.)

12. Dr. Thom Kennedy

IDNO:
037613
Title:
Dr. Thom Kennedy
Description:
Andrews. Served in church several years on Washington St. (3 yrs.)
Washington St. Church.

13. E.J. Walters

IDNO:
037614
Title:
E.J. Walters
Date:
ca. 1867-1973
Description:
Washington St. Church.
Washington St. Church

14. J.W. Proudfoot

IDNO:
037615
Title:
J.W. Proudfoot
Date:
ca. 1867-1873
Description:
Washington St. Church
Gathering on Jarvis Family Plot for Mother's Day Celebration. In front is tombstone of Claude Jarvis.

15. Memorial Service at Jarvis Family Plot

IDNO:
037616
Title:
Memorial Service at Jarvis Family Plot
Date:
1949/05/08
Description:
Gathering on Jarvis Family Plot for Mother's Day Celebration. In front is tombstone of Claude Jarvis.
Memorial Services held in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pa. May 8, 1949 for Miss Anna Jarvis founder of Mother's Day.

16. Memorial Service at Jarvis Family Plot

IDNO:
037617
Title:
Memorial Service at Jarvis Family Plot
Date:
1949/05/08
Description:
Memorial Services held in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pa. May 8, 1949 for Miss Anna Jarvis founder of Mother's Day.

17. Miss Anna Jarvis

IDNO:
037618
Title:
Miss Anna Jarvis

18. Birth Place of Anna Jarvis

IDNO:
037619
Title:
Birth Place of Anna Jarvis
DD Reeves standing 4th from left - Miller, Clay; girls and others.

19. Group Portrait

IDNO:
037620
Title:
Group Portrait
Description:
DD Reeves standing 4th from left - Miller, Clay; girls and others.
The Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church was named for Bishop Edward Gayer Andrews who conducted the formal dedication on March 16, 1873, according to Howard H. Wolfe's 1962 book "Mothers Day and the Mothers Day Church."

20. The Mothers Day Church, Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church, Grafton, W. Va.

IDNO:
037621
Title:
The Mothers Day Church, Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church, Grafton, W. Va.
Description:
The Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church was named for Bishop Edward Gayer Andrews who conducted the formal dedication on March 16, 1873, according to Howard H. Wolfe's 1962 book "Mothers Day and the Mothers Day Church."
Mothers Day service May 14, 1950 showing floral decorations.

21. Interior View of Andrews Methodist Church, Grafton, W. Va.

IDNO:
037622
Title:
Interior View of Andrews Methodist Church, Grafton, W. Va.
Date:
1950/05/14
Description:
Mothers Day service May 14, 1950 showing floral decorations.
Main Sunday School room Andrews Methodist Church. It was in this room that the first Mother's Day program was celebrated with Mr. L. L. Loar as Superintendent.

22. Interior View of Andrews Methodist Church, Grafton, W. Va.

IDNO:
037623
Title:
Interior View of Andrews Methodist Church, Grafton, W. Va.
Description:
Main Sunday School room Andrews Methodist Church. It was in this room that the first Mother's Day program was celebrated with Mr. L. L. Loar as Superintendent.
Distant view of decorations used in special communion service at Andrews Methodist Church. Notice large oil paintings on walls.

23. Church Interior Room and Altar Decorations

IDNO:
037624
Title:
Church Interior Room and Altar Decorations
Description:
Distant view of decorations used in special communion service at Andrews Methodist Church. Notice large oil paintings on walls.

24. Church Interior Room and Altar Decorations

IDNO:
037625
Title:
Church Interior Room and Altar Decorations
Looking from the pulpit toward the rear of the auditorium. Andrews Methodist Church.

25. Stained Glass Window, Andrews Methodist Church

IDNO:
037626
Title:
Stained Glass Window, Andrews Methodist Church
Description:
Looking from the pulpit toward the rear of the auditorium. Andrews Methodist Church.
Sunday School room where the first Mother's Day program was held Sunday May 10, 1908, at the request of the founder. The attendance was 407. The Mother's Day sermon was delivered by Dr. Harry C. Howard in the sanctuary of the church.

26. Interior View of Classroom in Andrews Methodist Church

IDNO:
037627
Title:
Interior View of Classroom in Andrews Methodist Church
Description:
Sunday School room where the first Mother's Day program was held Sunday May 10, 1908, at the request of the founder. The attendance was 407. The Mother's Day sermon was delivered by Dr. Harry C. Howard in the sanctuary of the church.
Bronze plaque placed at the entrance of Andrews Methodist Church in honor of the founder of Mother's Day, Miss Anna Jarvis.

27. Bronze Plaque at Entrance of Andrews Methodist Church

IDNO:
037628
Title:
Bronze Plaque at Entrance of Andrews Methodist Church
Description:
Bronze plaque placed at the entrance of Andrews Methodist Church in honor of the founder of Mother's Day, Miss Anna Jarvis.

28. Barrett Bible Class, Andrews M. E. Church, Grafton, W. Va.

IDNO:
037629
Title:
Barrett Bible Class, Andrews M. E. Church, Grafton, W. Va.
Date:
1905