Dorothy Emily Herman

b. 23 August 1921, d. 30 July 1996
  • Dorothy Emily Herman was born on 23 August 1921 in New York.
  • Erle Cullen Herman and Olga Marie Luhan appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Woodmere, Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, at 130 Prospect Avenue. Other members of the household included Dorothy Emily Herman, Erle Cullen Herman Jr.
  • Erle Cullen Herman and Olga Marie Luhan appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Hewlett, Nassau County, New York, at 9 Princeton. Other members of the household included Dorothy Emily Herman, Erle Cullen Herman Jr. In 1935 the family was living in Woodmere, Nassau County.
  • The following appeared on 26 February 1944 in the Schenectady Gazette: John G. T. Gilmour, formerly manager of WRGB, General Electric Co. television station here for seven years, was promoted from first lieutenant to captain Feb. 15, it was announced yesterday.
         A graduate of Nolt Terrace High school and of Union college, he entered the service as first lieutenant Jan. 11, 1943. He is with the army signal corps photo service, Long Island city.
  • She married John Gibson Truax Gilmour, son of Robert Fuller Gilmour and Blanche Truax, on 19 November 1944 in Hewlett, Nassau County, New York, at Trinity Episcopal Church.
  • The following appeared on 20 November 1944 in the Schenectady Gazette: Miss Dorothy Emily Herman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Erle Cullen Herman of Princeton avenue, Hewlett, LI, and Capt. John Gibson Truax Gilmour, son of Mrs. Blanche Truax Gilmour of Union street, were married yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the Trinity Episcopal church, Hewlett, with Dr. Reginald Moody officiating.
         The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore an ivory satin gown with a long train with seed pearl embroidery. Her fingertip veil fell from a juliet cap and her bouquet was of white orchids.
         Miss Marion Marrigan was maid of honor and wore an ice blue gown. She carried talisman roses and cornflowers.
         Lt. Robert L. Chapin served as best man. Ushers included Maj. Harlan Thompson, Capt. Martin Henry, Capt. Charles Skinner and Capt. Joseph Newman.
         A reception followed at the Lawrence Country club, Lawrence, LI. Following a wedding trip to Sea Island, Ga., the couple will make their home at Jackson Heights.
         The bride is a graduate of Woodmere High school and studied dental hygiene under the supervision of Dr. Josephine E. Luhman of New York.
         Captain Gilmour is a graduate of Union college and prior to entering service was manager of the General Electric television studio here. He is stationed at Long Island with the army signal corps.
  • The following appeared on 20 March 1946 in the Schenectady Gazette: Captain and Mrs. John G. T. Gilmour of Jackson Heights, LI, are the parents of a daughter, Patricia Gail, born Thursday at the Lying-In hospital, East 70th street, New York city. Mrs. Gilmour is the former Miss Dorothy Herman. Captain Gilmour is a grandson of Mrs. James R. Truax of Union street.
  • The following appeared on 16 March 1948 in the Schenectady Gazette: Mr. and Mrs. John G. T. Gilmour of New York city are the parents of a daughter, Pamela Lee, born on Thursday, March 11, in New York. Mr. Gilmour was formerly with the advertising and publicity department of the General Electric Co. Pamela lee is a great grandchild of Mrs. Harriet W. Truax of Phoenix avenue.
  • The following appeared on 9 October 1952 in the Schenectady Gazette: Mrs. Arthur T. Rogers of Ontario street, Bellevue, entertained at a tea Saturday in honor of the 96th birthday of Mrs. Harriet W. Truax of this city.
         Guests were . . . Mr. and Mrs. William Ellis Gilmour of Saratoga, Mr. and Mrs. John G. T. Gilmour and daughters, Patricia Gail and Pamela Lee, of Merrick, LI.
  • Dorothy Emily Herman died on 30 July 1996 at age 74 in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
  • She was interred at Vale Cemetery, Schenectady, New York.
  • The following appeared on 2 August 1996 in The Sun News: (Shallotte, N.C.) Dorothy Emily Gilmour, 74, of Autumn Care died Tuesday, July 30, 1996.
         She was born Aug. 23, 1921, in New York, a daughter of the late Erle Cullen and Olga Marie Luhan Herman.
         Mrs. Gilmour was a homemaker.
         Survivors include a daughter, Pamela G. Stone of Sarasota, Fla; a brother, Earl C. Herman of Hewlett, N.Y; and a granddaughter.
         No local services are planned. Burial will be in Vail Cemetery in Schenectady, N.Y.
         Brunswick Funeral Service of Shallotte, N.C., is in charge of arrangements.
  • Last Edited: 26 Mar 2013

Family: John Gibson Truax Gilmour b. circa 1906