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Martha Anne <I>Bailey</I> Graham

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Martha Anne Bailey Graham

Birth
Kahoka, Clark County, Missouri, USA
Death
1 Dec 1944 (aged 74)
Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial
Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA Add to Map
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Miss Martha Anne Bailey and Walter Bishop Graham were married in Omaha, Nebraska June 21, 1893 when she was 23 years old. They lived at 3109 Marcy Street in Omaha after they were married. Martha's husband was working as a clerk for the railroad when they were first married.
When Walter decided to become a full-time musician, Martha supported her husband's endeavors and worked with him to build his business as a vocal coach, playing both the piano and organ as an accompanist all the years they were together. She worked as a seamstress creating costumes for her husband's many stage productions as well as helping in the development of many of the stage props that were used in theirs musical presentations.
Their first child, a son, Frederick Ethan Graham was born March 11, 1900 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Martha's family moved to 301 North 33rd Street in Omaha prior to the birth of their second child.
Martha and Walter's second child, a daughter, Martha Waltera 'Pat' Graham was born, April 19, 1912.
Martha and Walter were divorced on Friday, October 13th, 1920.
Martha raised her daughter and put her through college on her own.
Martha never remarried, and she died on December 1, 1944.
Miss Martha Anne Bailey and Walter Bishop Graham were married in Omaha, Nebraska June 21, 1893 when she was 23 years old. They lived at 3109 Marcy Street in Omaha after they were married. Martha's husband was working as a clerk for the railroad when they were first married.
When Walter decided to become a full-time musician, Martha supported her husband's endeavors and worked with him to build his business as a vocal coach, playing both the piano and organ as an accompanist all the years they were together. She worked as a seamstress creating costumes for her husband's many stage productions as well as helping in the development of many of the stage props that were used in theirs musical presentations.
Their first child, a son, Frederick Ethan Graham was born March 11, 1900 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Martha's family moved to 301 North 33rd Street in Omaha prior to the birth of their second child.
Martha and Walter's second child, a daughter, Martha Waltera 'Pat' Graham was born, April 19, 1912.
Martha and Walter were divorced on Friday, October 13th, 1920.
Martha raised her daughter and put her through college on her own.
Martha never remarried, and she died on December 1, 1944.


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