At A Glance:Born: July 9, 1909, Tonopah, NevadaDied: April 3, 1975, Silver City, NevadaMaiden Name: Gladys WittenbergRace/Nationality/ethnic background: CaucasianMarried: William M. Donovan, 1939Children: Lois Ruth Donovan Naab [daughter of Lois Crane], William Michael Donovan, Shiela E Donovan Marshall, Terry May DonovanPrimary cities and counties of residence and work: Lyon County, Ormsby County/Carson CityMajor fields of […]
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Marta Becket
At A Glance: Born: August 9, 1924, New York CityDied: January 30, 2017, Death Valley Junction, CaliforniaMaiden Name: Martha BecketRace/nationality/ethnic background: CaucasianMarried: Thomas Brandon Williams, m: 1962-1983; Tom Willet, soulmate, 1983-2005Children: nonePrimary cities and counties of residence and work: Death Valley Junction, Inyo County, CaliforniaMajor fields of work: Dance-mime, ballerina, composer, painter, choreographer, costume designer […]
Patricia Shannon Baker
At A Glance:Born: December 23, 1933, San Diego, Calif.Died: April 16, 2018, Port Townsend, WashingtonMaiden Name: Patricia Elizabeth ShannonMarried: James Robert Baker, Hurschel Calvin McKenzieChildren: Kathleen Baker, J.R. Baker, Shannon BakerPrimary cities and counties of residence and work: Reno, Washoe; Port Townsend, Wash.; Twin Bridges, Montana; Conamara, IrelandMajor fields of work: Public relations, community leader, […]
Nancy Gardner Roop
Born: Dec 22, 1822, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaDied: June 20, 1850, Ashland County, Ohio Maiden Name: Nancy Gardner Race/nationality/ethnic background: German Married: Isaac Newton Roop, m: 12/24/1840Children: Susan Engle Roop Arnold (1841-1921) John Valentine Roop (1843-1919)Isaiah J. (1845-1862 or 1863)Primary city and county of residence and work: Ashland County, OhioMajor fields of work: TutorOther role identities: […]
Elsie Ann Benson Nye
James Warren Nye, Governor of Nevada Territory, 1861-1864United States Senator from Nevada, 1865-1873. At a Glance:Born: December 29, 1815, Pompey, New YorkDied: November 9, 1867, Oswego County, New YorkMaiden Name: Elsie Ann BensonRace/nationality/ethnic background: CaucasianMarried: James Warren Nye in Fabius, New York, 1839Children: Mary Snyder Nye Bingham, Hamilton, N.Y.1841-1921 d: Granby, New YorkCharles William Nye, […]