Lyllia Estelle Dogan (1895 - 1995)

Born 26 Jun 1895 in Virginia, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Charles Donoghue — married 4 Jan 1915 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Biography

Lyllia Estelle Dogan was born 26 Jun 1895 in Virginia, USA. She was the daughter of Robert J Dogan and Nora Kessler.

On 22 Jul 1896, her sister Ella Blanche Dogan was born in Virginia.

On 21 Oct 1898, her sister Helen M Dogan was born in Virginia.

1900s

In Jun 1900, L Estelle Dogan (6), lived in Buchanan district, Botetourt county, Virginia with her father Robert J (37), mother Nora M (26), and younger sisters Ella B (3) and Helen M (2). Robert and Nora had been married 9 years. Nora was the mother of 4 children, 3 living. Robert worked as a minister. They were neighbors with William Dollman (60), his wife Sarah A (56), and their children; William Linkenhoter (54), his wife Hester A (46), and their children. ^{[1] [2]}

In May 1903, her father Robert became the new pastor of Jefferson Street Baptist Church in Harrisonburg: ^{[3] [4]}

1910s

On 19 Apr 1910, Estelle Dogan (15) lived at 310 North Jefferson Street in Roanoke City, Roanoke County with her father Robert J (44), mother Nora (33), and younger sisters Blanche (13), Helen (11). They were white and born in Virginia. Robert and Nora had been married 19 years; Nora was the mother of four children with three living. Robert worked as a church minister. ^[5]

On 7 Jan 1915, L Estelle Dogan (20) married Charles Donoghue (24) in Washington, District of Columbia. Charles was single, white, American. Estelle was single, white. ^{[6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]}

On 6 Nov 1918, Lylla and Charles Donoghue divorced in New York City.

On 10 May 1919, Lylla Estelene Donoghue (24) married Charles Clyde Sutter (34) in Rochester, Monroe County, New York. Charles was single, white, lived at 66 Park Ave, worked as a physician, born in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, and the son of Jacob W and Mary Schlemmer Sutter. Lylla was white, divorced, worked at home, and lived at 734 Windsdor Ave in Norfolk. They were married by Samuel W Beamen, clergyman of Rochester. Witnesses to their union were H. M. Elgin and Sue B Elgin. ^{[12] [13]}

1920s

Pn 6 Jan 1920, Estelene Sutter (26) lived at 66 Park Ave in Rochester with her husband Charles C (34), father-in-law J W (60), and mother-in-law Mary E (58). They were white. They owned their home free of mortgage. Charles, JW, and Mary were born in Pennsylvania; Estelene was born in Virginia. Charles worked as a physician. ^[14] Her father Robert J Dogan (55), mother Nora M (45), and younger sisters Blanche E Dogan (23) and Helen M (21) lived on Windsor Avenue in the city of Norfolk (Washington ward), Norfolk City, Virginia. ^[15]

May 1921, her sister Miss Blanche E Dogan (24) married Charles Ormond Wrenn Jr (44). Charles was the son of Charles O and Jessie Richards Wrenn. ^{[16] [17]}

On 5 Jun 1923, Estelene Sutter (30) divorced Charles Sutter (40) in Norfolk. Charles lived in Rochester. Estelene lived in Norfolk. The cause for divorce was desertion. They had no children. ^[18]

About 1925, Lylla married William James Gwaltney (43). William was a native of Isle of Wight County, Virginia and the son of William J and Mary E Gwaltney. ^{[10] [19]}

On 18 Jan 1928, her father Reverend Robert Dogan (64) died in Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia. ^[20]

1930s

In Apr 1930, Lylla E Gwaltney (35) lived on Thirty-Fifth Street in Norfolk with her husband William J (48) and mother-in-law Mary E (69). Their owned home was valued at $9500. They had a radio set. Mary was widowed. William's age of first marriage was 43; Lylla was 20. William worked as an advance manager at the daily paper. ^[10] Her sister Blanche Wrenn (33) lived in Norfolk with her husband Charles O (44).

On 4 May 1939, her brother-in-law Charles Wrenn (53y 6m 29d) died at home from coronary occlusion. They lived at 703 Colonial Avenue in Norfolk. He had worked as an automobile salesman. He was born in Norfolk and the son of Charles O and Jessie Richards Wrenn. The informant of his death was his brother Lawrence Wrenn of Norfolk. He was buried on May 6th at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk. ^{[21] [22]}

1940s

On 18 Aug 1942, her sister Blanche Wrenn (48) died from cervical cancer with metastases to bladder at Norfolk General Hospital. She had lived at 316 W 35th Street in Norfolk. She was white, widowed from her marriage to C O Wrenn Jr, born in Virginia, unemployed, daughter of Nora M and Rev R J Dogan. The informant of her death was Mrs C O Montague. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home provided services and she was buried August 20th at Forest Lawn Cemetery. ^{[23] [24]}

On 26 Nov 1944, her mother Nora Dogan (70) died. Nora died in 1944. A ladies' group was named after her, the Nora Dogan Business Woman's Circle. A 1951 newspaper article in Smithfield mentions her dedication to her husband's church. ^{[25] [26]}

In Nov 1945, her brother-in-law Clarence "Bob" Overton Montague (54) died at Norfolk General Hospital from cardiac infarction due to arteriosclerosis. His usual residence was 520 Argall Ave in Edgewater district of Norfolk. He was white, married to Helen, born in Norfolk, worked as vice president of Montague Rubber Company, son of William J and Annie Overton Montague. the informant of his death was Mrs C O Montague (wife Helen). He was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Hollomon-Brown Funeral home provided the service. ^[27]

1950s

On 13 Dec 1950, her sister Helen Montague (52y 2m 22d) died in Norfolk General Hospital after a seven month battle with metastatic peritoneum cancer. She was the widow of Clarence Overton Montague, had worked as a housewife, and resided at 5208 Argall Avenue in Norfolk. She had been born in Springwood, Virginia. The informant of her death was Mrs W F Gwaltney. She was buried on December 15th. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Inc provided the service. ^[28] She was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk. ^[29]

On 9 Apr 1951, her husband William James Gwaltney (69) died in Norfolk from cerebral thrombosis due to cerebral arteriosclerosis. He was white, married, had worked as a manager for national advertising in a Norfolk newspaper. The informant of his death was Estelle. He was buried April 11th at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk. ^{[30] [19]}

1990s

On 19 Nov 1995, Estelle Gwaltney (100) died. She was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery. ^[31]

Sources

1. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMFJ-1P5 : accessed 30 March 2019), L Estelle Dogan in household of Robert J Dogan, Buchanan District (south part, Lithia & Arch Mills Precincts), Botetourt, Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 50, sheet 10B, family 183, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,701.
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMFJ-RH5 : accessed 30 March 2019), L. Estelle Dogan in household of Robert Dogan, Buchanan District (south part, Lithia & Arch Mills Precincts), Botetourt, Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 50, sheet 10B, family 183, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,701.
3. ↑ Harrisonburg Evening News July 30, 1903 Page 3 https://newspaperarchive.com/harrisonburg-evening-news-jul-30-1903-p-3/
4. ↑ The Evening News Harrisonburg, Virginia Saturday May 23, 1903 Page 2 https://newspaperarchive.com/harrisonburg-evening-news-may-23-1903-p-2/ Rev. R. J. DUGAN The New Pastor at Jefferson Street Baptist Church Rev. Robert J. Dogan, who recently accepted the call to the pastorate of the Jefferson-Street Baptist church of this city, was born and raised in Botetourt county, where he received his early education. He then attended Roanoke Collage, at Salem, from 1884 to 1887, after which he taught school for some years in Botetourt. In the year of 1891 he was married to Miss Nora May Kessler, of Springwood, Va. He was ordained to the ministry by the Springwood Baptist church, July 15th, 1897 and at once became the pastor of that church. After serving that church until the fall of 1899, he took the English course at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, of Louisville, Ky. His work in his present field has been very successful. His present field, embracing Lithia, Glenwood, Walnut Grove, and Jenning's Creek churches, all of which part with him with many regrets. The Rev. Mr. Dogan is a very magnetic speaker, and it is predicted for the church a bright future under his leadership. He will assume active charge of the church on the second Sunday in June, at which time he will move to our city with his family. Mr. and Mrs. Dogan have three small daughters.
5. ↑ Source Citation Year: 1910; Census Place: Roanoke Kimball Ward, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1646; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1375659 Source Information Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006. Original data: Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910 (NARA microfilm publication T624, 1,178 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: NARA. Description This database is an index to the head of households enumerated in the 1910 United States Federal Census, the Thirteenth Census of the United States. In addition, each indexed name is linked to actual images of the 1910 Federal Census. The information recorded in the census includes: name, relationship to head of family, age at last birthday, sex, color or race, whether single, married, widowed, or divorced, birthplace, birthplace of father and mother, and more. url: https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/192766525:7884?tid=&pid=&queryId=fe4ebf702b568e3e916ddf6468d9d18d&_phsrc=nHy4941&_phstart=successSource
6. ↑ "District of Columbia Marriages, 1830-1921," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F71R-DX7 : 10 March 2018), Charles C Donoghue and L Estelle Dogan, 07 Jan 1915; citing District Of Columbia, reference p 310 cn 68310; FHL microfilm 2,109,855.
7. ↑ "District of Columbia Marriages, 1830-1921," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F719-1X8 : 11 March 2018), Charles C. Donoghue and L. Estelle Dogan, 07 Jan 1915; citing , reference 68310; FHL microfilm 2,051,917.
8. ↑ "District of Columbia Marriages, 1811-1950," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XLW9-1ZH : 10 March 2018), Charles C Donoghue and L Estelle Dogan, 07 Jan 1915; citing p. 310, Records Office, Washington D.C.; FHL microfilm 2,109,855.
9. ↑ "District of Columbia Marriages, 1811-1950," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9B-TY1J : 11 March 2018), Charles C Donoghue and L Estelle Dogan, 07 Jan 1915; citing p. 68310, Records Office, Washington D.C.; FHL microfilm 2,051,917.
10. ↑ ^{10.0 10.1 10.2} "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:CC9G-NZM : accessed 30 March 2019), Lylla E Gwaltney in household of William J Gwaltney, Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 87, sheet 12A, line 10, family 153, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2471; FHL microfilm 2,342,205.
11. ↑ Source Information Ancestry.com. Washington, D.C., U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1830-1921 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014. Original data: District of Columbia, Marriages, 1830-1921. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013. Description This collection includes marriage records from the District of Columbia. url: https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=60261&h=38286&tid=&pid=&queryId=0ad4b8163ed9cf8cf6fd7abb75560f20&usePUB=true&_phsrc=nHy4936&_phstart=successSource
12. ↑ "New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848; 1908-1936," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XV5C-CVM : 18 March 2019), Lylla Estelene Drgan in entry for Charles Clyde Sutter, 10 May 1919, New York, United States; citing ref. ID 2977, county clerk offices from various counties, New York; FHL microfilm 831,346.
13. ↑ Source Citation New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Marriage Index Source Information Ancestry.com. New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2017. Original data: New York State Marriage Index, New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY. Description Did you have ancestors that were married in the "Empire State" between 1881 and 1967? You may be able to find them in this collection. url: https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=61632&h=6808859&tid=&pid=&queryId=cec3cc146cb49fe1871f32762e6c2492&usePUB=true&_phsrc=nHy4938&_phstart=successSource
14. ↑ Source Citation Year: 1920; Census Place: Rochester Ward 12, Monroe, New York; Roll: T625_1123; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 139 Source Information Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. Original data: Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920. (NARA microfilm publication T625, 2076 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: NARA. Note: Enumeration Districts 819-839 are on roll 323 (Chicago City). Description This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1920 United States Federal Census, the Fourteenth Census of the United States. It includes all states and territories, as well as Military and Naval Forces, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, and the Panama Canal Zone. The census provides many details about individuals and families including: name, gender, age, birthplace, year of immigration, mother tongue, and parents’ birthplaces. In addition, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to actual images of the 1920 Federal Census. url: https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/8725154:6061
15. ↑ "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MJJ4-WYP : accessed 30 March 2019), Blanche E Dogan in household of Robert J Dogan, Norfolk Washington Ward, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, United States; citing ED 39, sheet 4A, line 34, family 75, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 1901; FHL microfilm 1,821,901.
16. ↑ Source Citation Publication Date: 14/ Jul/ 1921; Publication Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/373361496/?article=de1e7e1f-111f-4d90-abff-f890dbbf66a0&focus=0.02062603,0.74800617,0.15036124,0.7991531&xid=3398 Source Information Ancestry.com. U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2020. Original data: See newspaper information provided with each entry. Description This database consists of facts extracted from marriages found on Newspapers.com™ dating from the early 1800s to 1999. url: https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/25448817:62116
17. ↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:CHR2-W2M : accessed 30 March 2019), Blance Wrenn in household of Chas O Wrenn, Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 59, sheet 4B, line 95, family 54, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2470; FHL microfilm 2,342,204.
18. ↑ "Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-1988," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVRK-31C2 : 20 August 2018), Estelene Sutter and Chas Clyde Sutter, 5 Jun 1923; from "Virginia, Marriage Records, 1700-1850," database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2012); citing Norfolk, Virginia, United States, certificate #23 000988, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond.
19. ↑ ^{19.0 19.1} Smithfield Times Virginia 1951 url: https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/24909913/person/26227617520/media/c6f9673f-ef73-468c-ba36-832053f507aa?_phsrc=nHy4934&_phstart=successSource Wm. J. Gwaltney Native of I-Wight, Buried April 11th William James Gwaltney, 69, retired manager of national advertising for Norfolk Newspapers, Inc., died at a Norfolk hospital April 9th after a critical illness of six days. He was a native of Isle of Wight County, where he owned land that had been in the family from Colonial times. He was the son of William James Gwaltney and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Gwaltney. His father was a farmer and merchant. He was employed by the Norfolk Landmark in 1908 and continued with the newspaper after its merger with the Virginian-Pilot. He continued with Norfolk Newspapers Inc. after the merger in 1933 until his retirement last November. Mr. Gwaltney is survived by his wife, the former Miss Estelle Dogan, daughter of the late Dr. Robert J Dogan, who was pastor of Spurgeon Memorial Baptist Church from 1919 to 1925. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. His sister, Myrtle Gwaltney, died as a young girl, and his brother, Paul Gwaltney, died years ago. Funeral services were conducted at the Holloman-Brown Funeral Home by the Rev. Sparks W. Melton, pastor of the Freemason St. Baptist Church, April 11th. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
20. ↑ Rev Robert J Dogan Find A Grave: Memorial #64856573
21. ↑ "Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVR4-B4M8 : 20 August 2018), Blanche Dogan Wrenn in entry for Charles O Wrenn, 04 May 1939; from "Virginia, Marriage Records, 1700-1850," database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2012); citing Norfolk, , Virginia, United States, entry #, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond.
22. ↑ Charles Ormond Wrenn, Jr Find A Grave: Memorial #49136683
23. ↑ "Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVRH-XS63 : 20 August 2018), Blanche Dogan Wrenn, 18 Aug 1942; from "Virginia, Marriage Records, 1700-1850," database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2012); citing Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, entry #, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond.
24. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #49136669
25. ↑ The Smithfield Times Isle of Wight County, Virginia August 9, 1951 Page 1 https://newspaperarchive.com/smithfield-times-aug-09-1951-p-1/
26. ↑ Nora Kessler Dogan Find A Grave: Memorial #64856759
27. ↑ Clarence Overton Montague Find A Grave: Memorial #64860754
28. ↑ "Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVYG-P3Z6 : 20 August 2018), Helen Dogan Montague, 13 Dec 1950; from "Virginia, Marriage Records, 1700-1850," database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2012); citing Norfolk, , Virginia, United States, entry #, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond.
29. ↑ Helen Dogan Montague Find A Grave: Memorial #64859922
30. ↑ "Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVR8-RRTG : 20 August 2018), Estelle D Gwaltney in entry for William J Gwaltney, 09 Apr 1951; from "Virginia, Marriage Records, 1700-1850," database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2012); citing Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, entry #, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond.
31. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #64856482 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64856482/estelle-gwaltney : accessed 21 April 2022), memorial page for Estelle Dogan Gwaltney (26 Jun 1895–19 Nov 1995), Find a Grave Memorial ID 64856482, citing Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA ; Maintained by Dottie (contributor 47226067) .

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