At a Glance:Born: August 31, 1846, Indianapolis, IndianaDied: April 4, 1916, Reno, NevadaRace/Nationality/Ethnic Background: CaucasianMaiden name: WilliamsMarried: Japtha E. Simpson, Sept. 12, 1870; John T. Orr, Oct. 2, 1888.Children: Three daughters: Iva, Alameda, and EldaPrimary City: RenoMajor Fields of Work: Suffrage, volunteerism Reno suffrage advocate also supported libraries, downtown development Elda Ann Williams Orr was […]
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Janet Holcomb Hunter
At a Glance:Born: May 14, 1918, Reno, Nev.Died: July 17, 2001, Reno, Nev.Race: CaucasianMarried: Claude Hunter, Sept. 6, 1941Children: Paul, Claude Jr., CarolPrimary city and county of residence and work: Reno, Washoe County, Nev.Major Fields of Work: Education Biography Reno teacher, community activist descended from Nevada pioneers Janet Holcomb, a descendent of the well-known pioneer […]
Eunice Esther Hobbs Hood
At A GlanceBorn: February 26, 1861, Eureka, Humboldt County, CaliforniaDied: July 4, 1941, Reno, Washoe County, NevadaMaiden Name: Eunice Esther HobbsMarried: Dr. William Henry Hood, Dec. 23. 1890, Vallejo, Calif.Children: Harry Standerwick, William Henry Hood, Arthur James Hood, Charles Allen HoodRace: CaucasianPrimary City and County: Reno, Washoe County, NevadaMajor Fields of Work: Civic activist, university regent, leader […]
Nancy Sullivan Gomes
Born: June 19, 1926, Lovelock, NevadaDied: July 12, 1979, Reno, NevadaMaiden Name: Nancy Ann SullivanRace/Nationality/Ethnic Background: Caucasian/Irish, English and WelshMarried: Lawrence W. Trainor (1951-1955), John M. Gomes (1957-1979)Children: Lawrence Eugene Gomes, Terrence Michael Gomes, and Maryann Gomes ThompsonPrimary city and county of residence: Reno, Washoe CountyMajor Fields of Work: Social worker, PTA member, Washoe County […]
Helena Suzanne (Lena) Bidwell Norton
At A Glance: Born: March 17, 1863, Stockton, Calif.Died: May 4, 1953, Alameda, Calif.Maiden Name: Helena Suzanne BidwellRace/Nationality/Ethnic Background: CaucasianMarried: Frederick Otto Norton, April 25, 1898Primary City and County of Residence and Work: Reno, Washoe County, NevadaMajor Fields of Work: Artist, Suffrage Activist, Club Woman Reno social leader championed women’s suffrage Helena Suzanne Bidwell, known […]