Gertrude T. Widener

Gertrude Thompson Douglas Widener
Portrait of a young white woman with dark wavy hair, wearing white collared blouse or shirt
Gertrude Thompson Douglas Widener, from a 1925 publication
Born(1897-07-08)July 8, 1897
Albany, New York
DiedFebruary 3, 1970(1970-02-03) (aged 72)
New York City, New York
Resting placeWest Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia
OccupationRacehorse owner/breeder
Spouse(s)Frederick G. Peabody (div. 1924)
Peter A. B. Widener II (m. 1924)
ChildrenWith Frederick G. Peabody:
  • Joan Peabody (adopted)
With Peter A. B. Widener II:
  • Peter A. B. Widener III
  • Ella Anne Widener-Weatherill
Parent(s)Curtis Noble Douglas
Nancy Sherman Thomson
RelativesJohn Alden Dix (uncle)

Gertrude Thompson Widener (née Douglas; July 8, 1897 – February 3, 1970) was an American socialite and a successful Thoroughbred racehorse owner and breeder. Born in Albany, New York, she was the daughter of Curtis N. Douglas, a businessman and New York State senator.


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