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Note: RESEARCH STANDARD APPLIED Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 Gertrude Caroline Hollon is my maternal great aunt, which is via common ancestry with Green Clay Hollon and Margaret Agnes Butterfield. Gertrude was initially identified in the book "Genealogy of Hollon and Related Families: Early Settlers of Eastern Kentucky and their Descendants,” which was written by Clay Hollon, and was published in 1958. Based on the application of recognized genealogical standards of proof, the descent and family structure of Gertrude Caroline Hollon has bene sufficiently established beyond any reasonable doubt. The basis for the descent of Gertrude begins with the the census records, which show her living with her parents. This has been subsequently supported with the additional interlocking records and documentation listed further below. 1901 BIRTH OF WILLIAM REDD MAHONEY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 William Redd Mahoney was born on Thursday, December 12, 1901 in Missouri, USA. The date of birth was determined from her social security record. 1906 BIRTH OF GERTRUDE CAROLINE HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 Gertrude Caroline Hollon was born on Monday, July 2, 1906 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. The date of birth was determined from her social security record. 1910 CENSUS OF THE CLAY HOLLON FAMILY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 The U.S. Census enumerated on Thursday, April 21, 1910 shows the Gertrude Caroline Hollon family living with her parents at 2119 West Homer Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. The following information was transcribed from the actual document: “Gertrude C Hollon, daughter, female, white, age 3, single, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Illinois.” 1910 CENSUS OF WILLIAM REDD MAHONEY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 The U.S. Census enumerated on Monday, April 25, 1910 shows William Redd Mahoney living with his parents in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: "William Mahoney, son, male, white, age 8, single, born in Missouri, father born in Missouri, mother born in Missouri, can read, can write." 1920 CENSUS OF WILLIAM REDD MAHONEY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 The U.S. Census enumerated on Thursday, January 8, 1920 shows William Redd Mahoney living with his parents in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: "William Mahoney, son, male, white, age 18, single, attending school, can read, can write, born in Missouri, father born in Missouri, mother born in Missouri." 1920 CENSUS OF GERTRUDE CAROLINE HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 The U.S. Census enumerated on Friday, January 16, 1920 shows Gertrude Caroline Hollon living with her parents at 2119 Homer Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: "Gertrude Hollon, grandchild, female, white, age 13, single, attending school, can read and write, born in Illinois, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Illinois." 1930 CENSUS OF GERTRUDE CAROLINE HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 The U.S. Census enumerated on Friday, April 18, 1930,shows Gertrude Caroline Hollon living with her parents at 2824 West Logan Boulevard, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: "Gertrude Hollon, daughter, female, white, age 23, single, can read and write, born in Illinois, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Illinois, speaks English, occupation is stenographer." 1930 EDUCATION RECORD OF GERTRUDE HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 Gertrude Caroline Hollon is listed as a sophomore in the 1930 yearbook for Northwestern University in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA. Gertrude was listed as being a member of the Phi Gamma Nu sorority. The "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999" is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: Gertrude Hollon; Estimated Age: 20; Birth Year: abt 1910; Yearbook Date: 1930; School: Northwestern University; School Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA." 1931 MARRIAGE OF WILLIAM REDD MAHONEY AND GERTRUDE CAROLINE HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 William Redd Mahoney and Gertrude Caroline Hollon were married on Wednesday, June 17, 1931 at Thomsen Memorial Chapel of Saint Marks Cathedral in Seattle, King County, Washington, USA. At the time of their marriage, William was 29 years old, and Gertrude was 24 years old. The “Washington, Marriage Records, 1865-2004” is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: Gertrude C Hollon; Spouse: William R Mahoney; Marriage Date: 17 Jun 1931; Marriage Place: King; Reference Number: kingcoarchmcvol35_551." The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was a typewritten form with handwritten information, and obtained from the Ancestry website: "18679. State of Washington, County of King, Marriage Certificate. This certifies, that the undersigned John S. McLachlan, a clergyman by authority of a License bearing date the 17th of June A.D. 1931 and issued by the County Auditor of the County of King, did on the 17th day of June A.D. 1931, at the Thomsen Memorial Chapel of Saint Marks Cathedral in Seattle, County and Sate aforesaid, join in lawful wedlock William R. Mahoney of the County of Seattle and Gertrude C. Hollon of the County of Seattle with their mutual assent, in the presence of Muriel Sweetman and Sylvia P. Sweetman witnesses. In testimony whereof, witness the signatures of the parties to said ceremony, the witnesses and myself, this 17th day of June A.D. 1931." 1940 CENSUS OF THE WILLIAM REDD MAHONEY FAMILY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 The U.S. Census enumerated on Monday, April 22, 1940 shows the family of William Redd Mahoney living at 4114 North Tripp Avenue in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, and indicates that Gertrude provided the census information. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: "William R. Mahoney, head of household, male, white, age 38, married, educated 3 years of college, born in Missouri, occupation is general accountant for public utility; Gertrude H. Mahoney, wife, female, white, age 33, married, educated 2 years of college, born in Illinois; Nancy N. Mahoney, daughter, female, white, age 7, single, attending school, educated to 1st grade, born in Illinois; Kathleen M. Mahoney, daughter, female, white, age 6, single, attending school, born in Illinois; Michael W. Mahoney, son, male, white, age 4, single, born in Illinois." 1942 DRAFT REGISTRATION OF WILLIAM REDD MAHONEY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 William Redd Mahoney registered for the draft on Monday, February 16, 1942, and his residence was listed as 4114 North Tripp Avenue in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. The "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947" is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: William R Mahoney; Race: White; Age: 40; Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head); Birth Date: 12 Dec 1901; Birth Place: St Joseph, Missouri, USA; Residence Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942; Registration Place: Illinois, USA; Employer: Arthur Andersen And Co; Weight: 140; Complexion: Light; Eye Color: Blue; Hair Color: Brown; Height: 5 9; Next of Kin: Gertrude Mahoney." The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was a typewritten form with handwritten information, and obtained from the Ancestry website: "Name: William R. Mahoney; Address: 4114 North Tripp Avenue in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Telephone: Ave 4271; Age: 40; Born: December 12, 1901 in St. Joseph, Missouri; Who Will Always Know Your Address: Gertrude Mahoney, 4114 North Tripp Avenue in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Employer: Arthur Andersen and Company, 120 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois; Race: White; Height: 5 feet 9 1/2 inches; Weight: 140; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Brown; Complexion: Light; Physical Characteristics: Heart shaped scar on calf of right leg; Date: February 16, 1942." 1952 OBITUARY MENTION OF GERTRUDE CAROLINE MAHONEY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 Gertrude Caroline Mahoney is mentioned in the obituary of Margaret A. Hollon, which appeared in the Chicago Tribune newspaper from Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA on Thursday, October 16, 1952. The obituary names "Mrs. William Redd Mahoney" as a surviving daughter. 1958 BOOK MENTION OF GERTRUDE CAROLINE HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 The book "Genealogy of Hollon and Related Families: Early Settlers of Eastern Kentucky and Their Descendants," was written by Clay Hollon, and was published in 1958. The book was obtained from the Ancestry website, and it should be noted that Gertrude was the daughter of Clay. Page 32 lists the following information. "Gertrude Caroline Hollon (first child of Clay and Margaret) born July 2, 1906, married June 17, 1931 at Seattle, Wash. William Redd Mahoney of Ottumwa, Iowa. They had three children: (1) Nancy Ann, born Nov. 3, 1932, married Donald McAllister of Brittish [sic] Columbia, Candada; (2) Kathleen Margaret, born Dec. 5, 1933, married in 1957, David May; (3) William Michael, born July 18, 1935." 1965 OBITUARY MENTION OF GERTRUDE CAROLINE MAHONEY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 Gertrude Caroline Mahoney is mentioned in the obituary of Green Clay Hollon, which appeared in the Wolfe County News newspaper from Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA in December 1965. The obituary names “Mrs. William Redd Mahoney” as a surviving daughter, and that she resided in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, USA. 1977 DEATH OF WILLIAM REDD MAHONEY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 William Redd Mahoney died at the age of 75 in November 1977 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. The “U.S. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014” is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: W. Mahoney; SSN: 358-05-6137; Last Residence: 20008 Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA; Born: 12 Dec 1901; Died: Nov 1977; State (Year) SSN issued: Illinois (Before 1951)." 1990 ARTICLE ABOUT GERTRUDE CAROLINE MAHONEY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 Gertrude Caroline Mahoney belonged to the National Association of Miniatures Enthusiasts (NAME), and was honored by the association in their Academy of Honor and a recipient of their Mell Prescott award. An article titled "Gertrude Mahoney: A Very Special Lady" by Susan Sirkis appeared in the NAMED 1990 convention souvenir book. The following is a transcription of the article. "When the Miniature Society of Cincinnati decided to pay tribute to a longtime friend of MSC and NAME, Gertrude Mahoney, we weren't sure how to approach. Who would be the best person to write about Gertrude? Gertrude, herself of course! Unbeknownst to Gertrude as to our intentions and enlisting the aid of her longtime friend Zelma Fink, we acquired Gertrude's mini-autobiography. As it turns out, it is also an excellent history of the founding of NAME. So Sit back, relax, enjoy and get to know our very special friend." "There is no mystery about Gertrude Mahoney. She has been and continues to be one of the most remarkable ladies in our remarkable miniature hobby. Many have compared the diminutive Mrs. Mahoney to her own miniatures. There was a time when the appearance of Gertrude in a sales room - each of her dark curls standing at attention, her eagle eye seeking the antique doll house furniture she collected - brought other shoppers to attention. Now, a feeling of deep affection floods one's heart as Gertrude perambulates a show floor. She stops to visit with old friends, sits at this or that booth to visit and rest a bit, pauses to examine an intriguing bit of miniaturia, accepts greetings from new friends (which she makes with astounding ease) and discusses the state of the world in general and NAME in particular with interested parties. Watching Gertrude is rather like watching an 18th Century Duchess at the Court of St. James. There is grandeur in her appearance." "Gertrude is a devoted Sherlock Holmes fan and is a font of information about the intrepid detective. The two share some character traits that assist them in their chosen avocations. Quoting Caye MacLaren, founding publisher of Nutshell News and a friend of Gertrude's. As Sherlock Holmes is the super sleuth of fiction, so Gertrude is the intrepid searcher of miniature facts, and in the past she has tracked down some choice, museum quality doll houses. Today Gertrude may no longer be actively engaged in seeking doll houses, but she hasn't forgotten one syllable of the information she has collected about these toys of the past. Further, Gertrude still enjoys the meetings of the Sherlock Holmes Mini Tonga Society, of which she is a long time member." "Once in 1980, Gertrude was alone in her family's home in Washington, DC. Her son and daughter-in-law had taken the children away for a little vacation. Gertrude heard a noise in the back of the house, investigated, and discovered she was being burglarized. In true Sherlockian fashion, Gertrude grabbed a handy police whistle, exited by a back door, blowing her whistle with all of her might. Her actions awoke the neighborhood and foiled the burglar. He was so startled that he fled. In flight, the burglar fired a shot in the direction of some rustling bushes. As it turned out, Gertrude was behind the bushes and the bullet winged her. Her friends heard of her adventures the next day when their phones rang: 'Hello. This is Gertrude. Guess what happened!'" "Gertrude's immediate family has been supportive of her in her pursuit of all small things. Her husband, Bill, helped her electrify some of her antiques for easier visibility, turned his hand to making some furnishings as the occasion demanded, and generally encouraged Gertrude in her pursuit of miniatures. Her 3 children, 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren are a family proud of Gertrude and interested in all her accomplishments." "Gertrude has a larger family which extends as far as NAME has members. She has nurtured the organization, spending 19 years encouraging NAME members, both individually and collectively, to appreciate the importance of being small. Loving with her critical comments, free with her praise, practical with her suggestions, generous with her time, Gertrude Mahoney has become a friend to many, and grandmother to all." "'God must have intended me to be involved in miniatures - when I was born I weighed only 5 pounds, although I was chubby and healthy. Some of my early memories are of the family friends who let me play with their treasures - little Vienna bronze animals, tiny glass and china dishes, bits of pewter and ivory, and wonderful little nests of wooden boxes. My grandmother and great-aunt gave me many small mementos of their childhood in England and France. (I must have been careful. I never broke things, or took them apart.) Some of them survive - a wee silver teapot and tiny opera glasses with minuscule views of Paris, are especially dear to me." "I liked to make things, and my family usually encouraged me. But I do remember a severe scolding for the grave damage done to a lilac bush which I had raided for logs to build a miniature cabin! I apologized, but soon got into more trouble by opening new packages of precious English tea to use the silver foil for little plates and mugs." "I loved all kinds of dolls, but favored the small ones and accessories. My great-aunt taught me how to sew and embroider, and supplied me with delicate bits of old silk and lace. In the garden, I made hollyhock dolls and built houses and furniture of green burrs - pretty when fresh but very brown and prickly later! I had a very simple dollhouse - too plain to suit me. My efforts to add details helped neither the house nor my father's tools! Cardboard boxes were more tractable and there were plenty of lovely ones in those days. Some had lace paper linings, beautifully lithographed lids, lift out trays - even drawers. Match boxes of all sizes were plentiful and useful." "In my teens I took an active part in Little Theatre groups, learning acting, stage setting and costuming. Literature, cultural history and art were my favorite studies, both in high school and college, so, of course, I loved museums. I was taken to them as soon as I could walk and the Art Institute of Chicago was, and is, my favorite. I took classes in Art, Art History and Interior Decoration there, and worked happily as an Associate for many years. It was there I met Mrs. James Ward Thorne." "I rejoiced in her Rooms and the vignettes she made for the Woman's Exchange Shop. (Later for the Art Institute sales shop.) I could hardly wait till our two daughters were ready for a doll house! Soon my husband built one from my plans. It was 1" to the foot, four rooms around a central hall, with a peaked roof, but no outside walls. On a stand, it was perfect for very small girls. The dolls and simple furniture were mostly German, from Marshall Field's famous toy department. We made lots of accessories. And doll clothes! (There's no pleasanter way to learn to sew!) It is now treasured by my Canadian great-grandchildren, and occupied by the whimsical little Grecon dolls sent to me from England in the Fifties." "A few years later the girls received an older, larger and more elaborate house built by a family friend for his daughter. The furniture is American, simple but in great variety, and substantial. It now belongs to my two great-granddaughters in Seattle, but its much loved doll family. The Terwilligers - has been retired to a setting in a bookcase in their grandmother's home, where it is happy to receive visitors with good manners and gentle hands." "Having supplied the dolls house, my husband began playing with electric trains with our son. I helped construct the buildings for their elaborate layout. With all these years of preparation, I was destined to collect dolls! I attended the big Spring and Fall Hobbies Shows - five days of exciting sales of every kind of antique and collectible by a multitude of dealers. Joseph Grey's Atoms of Art booth was the lodestone for miniature collectors from all over the country. Many of them had found that their collections of tinies could be effectively displayed in room settings and houses, but were sometimes afraid to admit it! Edward Soller, of Chicago, had built 24 exquisite rooms before he began showing them!" "Gathering around the booth as kindred spirits, we exchanged ideas, proudly showed pictures, and formed lifelong friendships. It was there that I met the Sollers, Tom and Mary Devereux, Geraldine Chadwick, from Detroit, Marian Newman, from Milwaukee, Mrs. Frederick Dent Hammons, from Seattle, and many others who had been making and collecting miniatures for many years. Elaine Cannon, Verdelle Flynn, Dorothy Hesner, Ruth Janneche and Betty Wilson were well known for fine craftsmanship. Many of the dealers were interested and began looking for old toys and miniature materials." "Hobbies Magazine, which sponsored the shows, was our only periodical. It began a Miniaturia page in the late Thirties, edited first by Rev. Parvin and later by Joseph Grey. John Blauer and Hermania Anslinger were among the few advertisers. In 1943 it published the book Miniaturia, by Georgene O'Donnell, filled with fascinating details of the world of tiny things - a valuable addition to any library - if you can find it!" "In late 1956, I joined the Schiavon Doll Club, a member of the U.F.D.C. Many of the doll collectors made fun of me for buying the dolls house toys and dolls. They scorned my setting at the first U.F.D.C. Regional, held in Chicago in 1957. A couple of years later, I was vindicated when our doll club had a Show at St. Viator's Church on Chicago's Northwest Side, two blocks from Marie Berdy's home. The larger dolls were set up on draped tables along the sides of the big auditorium but Marie and I were alloted the problem area - the end of the stage. But - we saw its advantages and with the valiant help of our husbands, we lined the entire width of the proscenium with dolls houses, shops, settings and toys. There was a record attendance and we stole the Show! The clergy and staff of St. Viator's enjoyed it so much they asked us to hold the show over. They announced it at the morning services so Sunday afternoon brought another record crowd, with lots of delighted children from the school." "Luckily there was something special for them! My husband and I had combined two projects. We wanted to interest the visitors in playing house, and we had some special furniture which needed a background. We cut five sturdy cartons to the right sizes, sprayed them inside and out with pale green latex paint, and stacked them to form a doll house. The rugs, furnishings and dolls made it surprisingly attractive! I remembered my childhood creations and assembled a little display to suggest ways to make furnishings from boxes and odds and ends. Marie had suggestions for them, too. She and Rome, Bill and I acted as docents, and had a wonderful time. I was at the section with the boxes, explaining do-it-yourself projects. Children and adults loved it all and many of them went home full of exciting plans! Their home and shops must have been stripped of boxes and cartons the next day!" "My collection was growing fast - so were my files of correspondence and research. I haunted libraries and bookstores for information, visited collections, and entertained collectors. I gave programs and set up exhibits for a variety of groups - doll clubs, antiques and toy collectors, libraries, historical societies, church guilds, women's clubs. Everywhere there was interest and enthusiasm, with far more collectors that I had ever suspected. Articles on miniatures old and new, began appearing in both doll and general publications, and several magazines appeared. Only two survived, - Nutshell News and the English International Doll's House News. There were more shows and exhibits and there were miniature clubs." "My own little group - The Lilliputians - was meeting regularly (and often) and we began going to shows, doll regionals and doll conventions together. In 1971, attended the U.F.D.C. national convention in Los Angeles. What an eventful week it was! There were several days of sightseeing before the Opening on August 4th. Larry Belles, Jean Elliott, Bud Murphy and I spent the day at Knott's Berry Farm with a delightful visit to the Motts Miniature Exhibit there. We were late getting back, so as we hurried to our rooms to freshen up, I told the boys to go on ahead and save a seat for me." "When I entered the auditorium the meeting had begun, but there seemed to have problem - there was no sign of the advertised program on Fashion Dolls. Ted Bouchey, the very able Chairman, seemed to be improvising, with a restless audience. As I slipped into my seat, Larry whispered 'Did you bring any slides?' Puzzled, I said 'Yes, why?' His answer was brief. 'The speaker got mad at something and left. Ted has no program - will you show your pictures?' I was willing, 'But they're just in a box, for hand viewing. I don't have a magazine.' He was on his feet. 'We'll fix that' and he went to tell Ted. Bud dashed to my room for the slides while Jean got a magazine from someone. Before I could collect my thoughts we were ready to start. It was the most informal program that ever opened a convention! I just stood by the projector and talked about each picture, with little idea of what was coming next - but it was easy. I had a sympathetic audience, the slides were all right side up, and it is always fun to describe one's treasures. And of course the old dolls houses were irresistible - and they were given a standing ovation. Even more exciting was the number of miniature collectors who gathered round." "As we went on to the Salesroom, Allegra Mott hailed us. 'This is the time,' she said 'to form the miniatures society I've been dreaming of for years! When the Salesroom closes, come to my room.' At midnight we met the other Founders and crowded in, bubbling over with joy and enthusiasm, to help her work out her plans for a national organization N.A.M.E. Her daughters, Barbara and Elizabeth, went into action with vim and vigor; by April, 1972, they had N.A.M.E. duly chartered by the State of California. The two Los Angeles clubs, of course, were #1 and #2 the Lilliputians, of Illinois, are #3. I was on the National Board for several years." "The organization grew so fast! That August, the U.F.D.C. National was in Omaha. The Motts were featured, with slide presentations of their collection, and a program titled 'What is N.A.M.E.?' Barbara Mott persuaded the hotel to let us use the big alcove off the Buffet Breakfast Room; more and more members gathered there each morning. Another opportunity for a meeting came at the U.F.D.C. Regional in November at Williamsburg. Dolls houses were much in evidence. Flora Gill Jacobs and Vivien Greene were honored for their books and Vivien showed her private museum in a special slide program. N.A.M.E. members all had badges and plenty of publicity. On her way back to California, Barbara stopped in Chicago, and Larry Belles, then Director of the vast Evanston Historical Society, gave an Open House. Well publicized, it brought in many new members. The following Spring, Tom and Mary Devereux gave a similar party, also very successful. Region Al was buzzing with activity and thinking of hosting a real N.A.M.E. convention - a Houseparty." "The 1973 U.F.D.C. National was in Louisville, Kentucky. We had our Annual Meeting, luncheon, small exhibit and program the day before it began and they listed our events in their program and Souvenir Book. The following year, 1974, in Miami, we had a similar tie-in, with more elaborate activities and workshops. At long last, in 1975, in Milwaukee, we took off on our own." "We still had a safety net, as the same Regional committee ran both N.A.M.E. and U.F.D.C. conventions, in that order, in the same hotel. I was Program Chairman for both. With some trepidation, we planned for two full days for 750 people - up from 500 in Miami. We were swamped! We could easily have registered 1000! it was a real success - from then on we were on our own. We should certainly be grateful to U.F.D.C. for the help - we were all U.F.D.C. members, which eased our way considerably." "Because of my husband's illness, I wasn't able to help much for a couple of years. After he died, I settled in Washington and was Registrar for the 1980 Houseparty here. At the same time, I reluctantly accepted another big job Chairman of the Committee to revise the By-Laws. N.A.M.E. had grown so fast that it had outgrown its original rules. A massive overhaul had to be done slowly and carefully, so it took three years. My chores since then have been minor ones. Now I can sit back and enjoy myself with friends and happy memories, but I am still keenly interested in N.A.M.E.'s progress and welfare! Though it tells only a few of the details, this story is still a very long answer to the frequent questions about my interest in miniatures and my involvement with N.A.M.E.'" 2002 DEATH OF GERTRUDE CAROLINE MAHONEY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 Gertrude Caroline Mahoney died at the age of 95 on Saturday, May 18, 2002 in Oakton, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA. The following appeared in the Washington Post newspaper from Washington, District of Columbia, USA, on Friday, May 24, 2002: "Gertrude Hollon Mahoney. Church Attendee, Club Member. Gertrude Hollon Mahoney, 96, who attended Washington National Cathedral and was a member of local doll and miniatures clubs, died of congestive heart failure May 18 at the Sunrise assisted-living facility in Oakton. Mrs. Mahoney was a Chicago native and attended Northwestern University. She was a homemaker in Illinois before moving to the Washington area in the mid-1970s. She was a founding member of the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts and a member of its academy of honor. She also was a member of the United Federation of Dolls Clubs and the Sherlockians, a Sherlock Holmes fan club. She was a Falls Church resident until moving to Sunrise four months ago. Her husband, William Redd Mahoney, whom she married in 1931, died in 1977. A daughter, Nancy McAllister, died in 1983. Survivors include two children, W. Michael Mahoney of Washington, Va., and Kathleen May of Moab, Utah; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren." The “U.S. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014” is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: Gertrude H. Mahoney; Birth Date: July 2, 1906; Death Date: May 18, 2002; Social Security Number: 323-14-0856; Last Residence: Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia; State of Issue: Illinois." The “U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007” is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: Gertrude H Mahoney; Gender: Female; Birth Date: 2 Jul 1906; Death Date: 18 May 2002; Claim Date: 26 Jun 1971; SSN: 323140856." The “Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014” is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: Gertrude Hollon Mahoney; Gender: Female; Race: White; Death Age: 95; Birth Date: abt 1907; Death Date: 18 May 2002; Death Place: Fairfax, Virginia, USA."
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