Gertrude Thompson Douglas Widener | |
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Born | Albany, New York | July 8, 1897
Died | February 3, 1970 (aged 72) New York City, New York |
Resting place | West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia |
Occupation | Racehorse owner/breeder |
Spouse(s) | Frederick G. Peabody (div. 1924) Peter A. B. Widener II (m. 1924) |
Children | With Frederick G. Peabody:
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Parent(s) | Curtis Noble Douglas Nancy Sherman Thomson |
Relatives | John 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.