Mary Thomford Sellmer
Game warden (born 1902)
About Mary Thomford Sellmer
Born 1902.
Mary Hamilton Thomford Sellmer (born September 7, 1902) was the first female game warden in California.
Early life Mary Hamilton Thomford was born in Hayward, California, on September 7, 1902, the daughter of John William Thomford (December 15, 1866 - May 21, 1957) and Mary Hamilton.
In 1929 she was featured in the July number of American Forests.
She was a member of the Associated Sportsmen's Club of California and the Marin Rod and Gun Club.
In 1940 she filed for divorce on dual charges of desertion and extreme cruelty and asked custody of their 16-years-old son and $100 monthly alimony and support for the child.
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Who was Mary Thomford Sellmer?
Game warden (born 1902)
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Mary Thomford Sellmer was born on 7 September 1902.
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