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Helen “Nellie” HERRON

Helen “Nellie” HERRON

Female 1861 - 1943  (81 years)

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  • Name Helen “Nellie” HERRON 
    Born 2 Jun 1861  Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Noteworthy She liked to drink, smoke, and play poker. Wife of President Taft. 
    Died 22 May 1943  Washington, DC Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I33938  Main
    Last Modified 18 Sep 2023 

    Family President William Howard TAFT,   b. 15 Sep 1857, Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Mar 1930, Washington, DC Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years) 
    Last Modified 19 Dec 2023 
    Family ID F10725  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsDied - 22 May 1943 - Washington, DC Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Notes 
    • She liked to drink, smoke, and play poker. She was known to go into German bars in Cincinatti. The drinking in particular was to be a bone of contention with her husband after Prohibition was passed. There was never any suggestion, however, that she over-drank or was an alcoholic.


Notes

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Updated 23 Dec 2023