GRACE ROBERTS; RED CROSS

DOB/DOD: March 16, 1881 (Norwalk, CT) – June 26, 1968 (Norwalk, CT); 87 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 7 Elmwood Avenue, East Rocks Road, and St. Mary’s Lane, all in Norwalk FAMILY: Born to Morell [1849-1934] and Elizabeth Barton Roberts [1852-1940]. Five sisters, Margaret L. Roberts Davis [1883-1965], Emma [1887-1969], Edith Roberts Pentland [1888-1940], EthelContinue reading “GRACE ROBERTS; RED CROSS”

RUTH MARIA O’REILLY; ARMY NURSE CORPS

DOB/DOD: January 31, 1887 (Norwalk, CT) – March 5, 1976 (Lake Zurich, IL); 89 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: The 1880 census shows the parents living in Norwalk, but no street addresses are listed. The family moved to Brooklyn, NY, sometime between 1887, when Ruth was born, and the 1900 census. NOTE: Ruth O’Reilly isContinue reading “RUTH MARIA O’REILLY; ARMY NURSE CORPS”

ANNA “ANN” F. MILLER; ARMY NURSE CORPS

DOB/DOD: June 9, 1895 (Bridgeport, CT) – July 12, 1966 (Newark, NJ); 71 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Howard P. Penny, a World War I veteran [1891-1966], on October 6, 1923, in Norwalk, Connecticut.CHILDREN: Two sons, Wilford P. [1925-2014] and Edward P. [1930-1973].LOCAL ADDRESS: 1 Livingston Street, South Norwalk FAMILY: Born to Ansel L. (1846-1920) andContinue reading “ANNA “ANN” F. MILLER; ARMY NURSE CORPS”

ANNA TRANT HIPSON; ARMY NURSE CORPS

DOB/DOD: October 4, 1891 (Yonkers, NY) – September 21, 1938 (Umatilla, FL); 46 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 9 Seaside Place, East Norwalk FAMILY: Born to Henry J. [1864-1942] and Mary F. Trant Hipson [1869-1929]. Three brothers, Caryl B. [1894-1977], Harry H. [1896-1959], and Robert D. [1902-1962]. Two sisters, Inez M. [1898-1991] and Olive M.Continue reading “ANNA TRANT HIPSON; ARMY NURSE CORPS”

MOLLIE AGNES HAND; ARMY NURSE CORPS

DOB/DOD: November 11, 1896 (Danbury, CT) – September 17, 1940 (Stamford, CT); 43 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married John Hurd [1896-1931] on June 7, 1928, in New York City, who passed 3 years later. Married John Dorsey [1891-1967] on February 28, 1933, in New York City.CHILDREN: One daughter, Alida W. Dorsey Fuller [1935-1967]LOCAL ADDRESS: 32 FranceContinue reading “MOLLIE AGNES HAND; ARMY NURSE CORPS”

ETHEL LOUISE GRAY; ARMY NURSE CORPS

DOB/DOD: September 7, 1888 (Norwalk, CT) – July 24, 1965 (Cornwall, CT); 76 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Dr. James W. Gold Sr. [1866-1956] on June 3, 1925, in Norwalk, Connecticut.CHILDREN: One son, James W. Jr. [1926-2015].LOCAL ADDRESS: 3 Morgan Avenue, Norwalk FAMILY: Born to Joseph A. [1859-1941] and Mary C. Miller Gray [1858-1931]. Four brothers,Continue reading “ETHEL LOUISE GRAY; ARMY NURSE CORPS”

RITA LORETTA FEALY; ARMY NURSE CORPS

DOB/DOD: February 19, 1894 (Norwalk, CT) – January 2, 1985 (Melville, NY); 90 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Edward Hobson Odom [1896-1965] on September 11, 1927, in Northport, New YorkDAUGHTER: One daughter, Rita Odom Loew [1896-2016].LOCAL ADDRESS: Unknown address in Norwalk FAMILY: Born to James A. [1862-1952] and Letitia E. Rorke Fealy [1868-1951]. One brother, CharlesContinue reading “RITA LORETTA FEALY; ARMY NURSE CORPS”

EDITH GRAY DOWNES; ARMY NURSE CORPS

DOB/DOD: April 19, 1894 (Norwalk, CT) – February 16, 1977 (Westport, CT); 82 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Henry Rippe [1893-1968] on April 1, 1922, in Westport, ConnecticutCHILDREN: One son, Robert D. [1924-2013]. One daughter, Eleanor J. Rippe Huntington [1929-2017]LOCAL ADDRESS: 9 Courtland Place, South Norwalk FAMILY: Born to Charles H. (WWI veteran) [1865-1928] and SaraContinue reading “EDITH GRAY DOWNES; ARMY NURSE CORPS”

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”