Sarah Orne Jewett was born on September 3, 1849, in South Berwick, Maine.
Sarah Orne Jewett, an influential American author, was born on September 3, 1849, in South Berwick, Maine. She grew up in a family deeply rooted in New England culture, which influenced her stories. Her environment and family life shaped her interest in writing about rural life and community, central themes in her work. This birthdate marks the start of a life that would contribute greatly to American literature.