Mary Ann Williams | |
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 from History of Confederated Memorial Associations of the South, 1904 | |
| Born | August 10, 1821 Baldwin, Co., Georgia |
| Died | April 15, 1874 (aged 52) |
| Spouse | Charles J. Williams |
Mary Ann Williams (also known as Mrs. Charles J. Williams) (10 August 1821 – 15 April 1874) was an American woman who was the first proponent for Memorial Day, an annual holiday to decorate soldiers’ graves.