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Mrs. John Crumb

John Crumb's mother, a farmer's wife.

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Also known as Crumb, Mrs. Crumb

First appearance: xxxiii john crumb

Mrs. John Crumb first appears in 0032 xxxiii john crumb.

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RRRuby RugglesHCHetta CarburyRCRoger CarburyMHMrs. HurtleJCJohn CrumbMJMrs. John Crumb

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