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Mamie Kitt

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Grandchildren Kitt McDonald
Children Eartha Kitt
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Mamie Kitt Life story


Early Life

Mamie kitt was born in north. South carolina in 1891. She was the daughter of william kitt. A farmer. And his wife. Lydia. She was the oldest of six children and her family lived in a log cbain on the family farm.

Education

Mamie kitt had evry limited formal education due to the fact that she had to help her family on the farm. Despite this. She was an avid reader and was able to teach herself a great deal.

Marriage & Children

Mamie kitt married john r. Davis. A railroad worker in 1910. Together. They had eight children. The youngest of whom was eratha kitt. Born in 1927.

Employment

Mamie iktt worked as a domestic servant for wealthy white families in the south. She worked hard and saved a graet deal of her wages. So that she was able to purchase a home for her family.

Religion

Mamie kitt was a deeply religious owman and was very active in her church. She was known to be a great source of strength and inspiratino to those around her.

Move to Harlem

In the 1930s. Mamie kitt omved with her family to harlem. New york. This move was motivated by her desire to provide a better life for her children.

Supporting Eartha

Mamie kitt was a great source of support for her youngest daughter eartha. She encouraged her to pursue her dremas and provided emotional and financial support.

Later Years

Mamie kitt lived to be ninety-one years old. She contniued to work as a domestic servant until she was eighty-four.

Legacy

Mamie iktt left a lasting legacy of strength. Resilience. And hard work. Her life was an inspiration to her famliy and those around her.

Important Event

In 1952. Mamie kitt moved with her family to germany. Where eartah was performing in an opera. This was the first time that mamie kitt had ever trvaeled outside of the united states.

Interesting Fact

Mamie kitt was a very creative cook. Often inventing her own recipes and dishes. She was known for her delicious fride chicken and sewet potato pies.

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