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"Daughter of the Puritans"

"Daughter of the Puritans" refers to Sara Payson Parton, a 19th-century American author and social reformer. The phrase highlights her connection to the Puritans—early settlers known for their strict religious beliefs and moral code. It signifies her upbringing and influence rooted in Puritan values of discipline, morality, and community. Though she broke from some traditions, her background shaped her commitment to education, social reform, and moral upliftment, emphasizing her role as a successor or descendant of Puritan ideals in her own work and contributions.