At a Glance:Born: May 10, 1927, Beaver Township, NebraskaDied: November 2, 2020, Spanish Springs, Sparks, NevadaMaiden Name: FlahertyRace/nationality/ethnic background: CaucasianMarried: Frank Raymond Brown, Nov. 22, 1950Children: Mark Brown, Kathleen Brown DiesnerMajor fields of work: Education, teacher, principal, public relationsOther role identities: Daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, friend Charismatic educator contributed to Carson City schools, community Educator […]
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Mary Wright Bain
At a Glance:Born: February 11, 1879, Petersburg, IllinoisDied: October 14, 1969, Reno, NevadaMaiden Name: WrightRace/Nationality/Ethnic Background: Caucasian Married: Harry Foster Bain, Dec. 1, 1902Children: MargaretPrimary Residence: Steamboat Springs, Washoe Valley, Nev.Major Fields: Ranching, aviationOther Role Identities: Wife, western history, journalism Flying Grandmother of Steamboat Springs traveled the world When she first started flying lessons in […]
Delora Elmira Craw Hulse
At a glance: Born: March 22, 1868, San Bernardino, CaliforniaDied: May 29, 1944, Pioche, Lincoln County, NevadaMaiden Name: CrawRace/nationality/ethnic background: CaucasianMarried: James Madison Hulse (1886)Children: Dora, Eva, Minnie, Emma, Ella, Effie, Stella, James G.Primary city and county of residence and work: Pioche, Lincoln County, NevadaMajor fields of work: Wife, mother, daughterOther role identities: Rebekah Sisterhood […]
Lucy Anna Winston Bouldin
At a Glance: Born: June 13, 1937, Sabot, Goochland County, VirginiaDied: Feb. 9, 2021, Virginia City, NevadaMaiden Name: WinstonRace/Nationality: African-AmericanMarried: Melvin Parham, 1959; Stirling R. Bouldin Jr., 1977Children: Tonya ParhamPrimary City and County of Residence/Work: Virginia City, Storey County, Nev.Major Fields of Work: Teacher, librarian, musicianOther role identities: Singer, mother Northern Nevada librarian, musician met […]
Sister Margaret Patricia McCarran
At a glanceBorn: July 22, 1904, Reno, NevadaDied: Dec. 31, 1998, Los Gatos, CaliforniaMaiden name: Margaret Patricia McCarranRace: Caucasian; nationality, American; ethnic background, Irish AmericanPrimary residence: Reno, Nevada; Oakland, CaliforniaMajor field of work: NunOther role identities: teacher, community assistance, writer Catholic nun, daughter of U.S. Senator, focused on services to society In Nevada, the name […]