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Elizabeth Harrison Shapley

1884 – 1938

American First Lady of Guam

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About Elizabeth Harrison Shapley

Lived 1884 – 1938 (aged 54). Elizabeth Harrison Shapley was a first Ladies and Gentlemen of Guam.

Elizabeth Harrison Shapley was an American former First Lady of Guam.

Early life On February 11, 1884, Shapley was born as Elizabeth Harrison McCormick in New York City, New York.

Personal life On April 9, 1902, Shapley married Charles Frederick Herreshoff, who later became an automobile designer/manufacturer and an architect. Shapeley's full name became Elizabeth Harrison McCormick Herrshoff.

On August 1, 1912, Shapley divorced Charles Frederick Herreshoff.

Shapley's son Alan Shapley (1903-1973) became a Lieutenant General of the United States Marine Corps. He was a survivor of USS Arizona (BB-39).

On April 25, 1918, Shapley's daughter Elizabeth Harrison Shapley became a sponsor of USS Kilty (DD-137).

On August 7, 1938, Shapley died in California.

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Important facts

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Occupation
First Ladies and Gentlemen of Guam

Family & relationships

Spouse
Charles F. Herreshoff
Spouse
Lloyd Stowell Shapley

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Elizabeth Harrison Shapley?

American First Lady of Guam

When was Elizabeth Harrison Shapley born?

Elizabeth Harrison Shapley was born on 11 February 1884 in New York City.

When did Elizabeth Harrison Shapley die?

Elizabeth Harrison Shapley died on 7 August 1938.

What was Elizabeth Harrison Shapley's occupation?

Elizabeth Harrison Shapley was a first Ladies and Gentlemen of Guam.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Elizabeth Harrison Shapley

· Wikidata: Q109570664

· DBpedia: Elizabeth Harrison Shapley

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