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MARION FRANCES CROCKETT; ARMY NURSE CORPS

DOB/DOD: August 13, 1896 (Norwalk, CT) – February 9, 1978 (Mars, Wisconsin); 81 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married John Garritty [1889-1972] of Norwalk, Connecticut, on November 2, 1920CHILDREN: Three daughters, Marian F. Garritty Stickley [1922-2011], Elizabeth “Betty” E. Garritty Buschmann [1925-2002], and Catherine T. Garritty Post [1928-1987]. One son, John E. [1924-2019].LOCAL ADDRESS: 97 Rowayton Avenue,Continue reading “MARION FRANCES CROCKETT; ARMY NURSE CORPS”

MARY JUSTINIAN “MINNIE” COLLINS; ARMY NURSE CORPS

DOB/DOD: April 7, 1892 (Norwalk, CT) – December 26, 1975 (Youngstown, OH); 83 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Dr. Joseph Paul Harvey Sr. of Pennsylvania on February 3, 1921CHILDREN: Two sons, Joseph P. Jr. [1922-2010] and John C. [1923-2017].LOCAL ADDRESS: St. John Street, Norwalk [1910 census] FAMILY: Born to Patrick J. [1861-1929] and Catherine “Kate” RyanContinue reading “MARY JUSTINIAN “MINNIE” COLLINS; ARMY NURSE CORPS”

WILLIAMINA CHALMERS; ARMY NURSE CORPS

DOB/DOD: January 16, 1894 (Norwalk, CT) – May 23, 1980 (Meriden, CT); 86 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Franklin H. Smith [1887-1977] on November 20, 1920, in New York CityLOCAL ADDRESS: 11 Hanford Place, South Norwalk FAMILY: Born to William [1861-?] and Jean Wynter Chalmers [1865-1948]. One sister, Jean E. Chalmers Hooker [1887-1959]. SERVICE DATES: CalledContinue reading “WILLIAMINA CHALMERS; ARMY NURSE CORPS”

MARY ELIZABETH “MAE” CAVANAUGH; ARMY NURSE CORPS

DOB/DOD: November 13, 1897 (Norwalk, CT) – April 1, 1983 (Alexandria, VA); 85 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Robert A. Bowman Sr. [1890-1965] on October 24, 1931CHILDREN: Stepson Robert A. Jr. [1916-2001]LOCAL ADDRESS: 45 Spring Hill Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut FAMILY: Born to James J. [1871-1927] and Margaret Reilley Cavanaugh [1878-1905]. One brother, James G. [1899-1966]. SERVICEContinue reading “MARY ELIZABETH “MAE” CAVANAUGH; ARMY NURSE CORPS”

MARY GENEVIEVE CALLAHAN; ARMY NURSE CORPS

DOB/DOD: May 24, 1892 (Norwalk, CT) – August 4, 1932 (New York, NY); 40 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: West Rocks Road, Norwalk, Connecticut FAMILY: Born to Dennis Sr. [1860-1939] and Ellen Sheehan Callahan [1865-1922]. Six brothers, John H. [1894-1970], Jerimiah [1894-1982], William C. [1897-1947], Daniel [1903-1949], Dennis Jr. [1903-1950], and Leo [1904-1967]. Three sisters,Continue reading “MARY GENEVIEVE CALLAHAN; ARMY NURSE CORPS”

MARY BISSELL BETTS; ARMY NURSE CORPS

DOB/DOD: March 30, 1888 (Pueblo, CO) – September 4, 1926 (Saranac Lake, NY); 38 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Dr. Edward Newman Packard [1883-1968] on November 29, 1919, in New York City.CHILDREN: One son, Dr. John M. [1920-2013]. Two daughters, Mary B. Packard Reely [1925-2004] and Anne Packard Ladd [1922-2009].LOCAL ADDRESS: 115 East Avenue, Norwalk, ConnecticutContinue reading “MARY BISSELL BETTS; ARMY NURSE CORPS”

HAZEL JOYCELYN BALL; ARMY NURSE CORPS

DOB/DOD: April 16, 1894 (Jackson Heights, New York City) – July 25, 1964 (Rhinebeck, NY); 70 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 9 Strawberry Hill Avenue and 6 Harriet Street, Norwalk, Connecticut FAMILY: Born to Winfield S. [1870-1906] and Margaret Mortimer Ball [1871-1932]. Two sisters, Ethel [1897-1905] and Alida E. Ball Wilson [1903-1991]. SERVICE DATES: CalledContinue reading “HAZEL JOYCELYN BALL; ARMY NURSE CORPS”

ENID CAPWELL ALLEN; YMCA

DOB/DOD: December 5, 1888 (Brooklyn, NY) – July 25, 1973 (Stamford, CT); 84 years oldLOCAL ADDRESS: Hilltop Road (1940 census)MARITAL STATUS: Married Douglas E. Nash (1890-1972) on March 29, 1921, in Racine, Wisconsin.CHILDREN: Two sons, Benjamin C. (1922-1978) and Richard E. (1924-1976). One daughter, Enid L. Nash Gould (1927-2005). FAMILY: Born to William H. (U.S.Continue reading “ENID CAPWELL ALLEN; YMCA”

World War I women page reconstruction

When I created this website, I created a page dedicated to the 26 women with a connection to Norwalk who served during World War I. They were either Red Cross nurses, Army nurses, YMCA employees, or, in one case, active-duty Navy. All survived the war, and their stories deserve to be told. I never reallyContinue reading “World War I women page reconstruction”

CAPTAIN SETH SEYMOUR

DOB/DOD: unknown date in 1740 (Norwalk, CT) – unknown date in 1777; about 37 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Anna Benedict (1739-1794)CHILDREN: Four sons, Seth (1764-1849), Nathaniel (1767-1863), Levi (1770-1860), and John (1773-1855). Two daughters, Almira (1771-1863) and Anna (1772-1848).UNIT: Assigned to Colonel Meade’s 9th Regiment CIRCUMSTANCES: Captain Seymour died as a prisoner of warContinue reading “CAPTAIN SETH SEYMOUR”