Mary Jean Cloretta (Aylward) Nolan (1909-1973)

Mary Jean Cloretta Nolan formerly Aylward

Born 12 Nov 1909 in Walnut, Palo Alto, Iowa

Ancestors

Daughter of Richard Michael Aylward and Margaret Gertrude (Joyce) Aylward

Sister of Herschel Raymond Aylward, Joseph Michael Aylward, Margaret Anne Aylward, [private sister (1910s - 2000s)], Rich Aylward and Lucy (Aylward) Farley

Wife of James Henry Nolan — married 4 Jul 1932 (to 1973) in Brainerd, Minnesota

Descendants

Mother of [private son (1930s - 1990s)], Rick Nolan and Mary Pat (Nolan) Nolan-Grigsby

Died 9 Jan 1973 at age 63 in Brainerd, Minnesota

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Biography

Mary was the second of seven children in the family of Richard and Margaret Joyce Aylward.^[1]^[2]She grew up on the family farm in Walnut Township, Palo Alto County, Iowa.^[3]^[4]

By 1930, the family had moved to Torning Township, Swift County, Minnesota.^[5] Mary may have been double counted on the census while was working in the home of 82-year old Catherine Kent in in nearby Tara Township, Swift County.^[6]

Mary married Henry Nolan on July 4, 1932, in an air show wedding ceremony in Brainerd, Minnesota, for which they received three months free rent.^[7]

In 1940, Mary and Henry were living in Brainerd, with their two year old son, Jim.^[8] Two more children were born, Richard in 1943, and Mary Pat in 1952.

Mary died at age 63 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Brainerd, Minnesota^[9]

Sources

↑ "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XV8V-W5J : accessed 11 November 2015), Mary Jean Aylward, 1909.
↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MGM1-BPB : accessed 10 November 2017), Mary Aylward in household of Richard Aylward, Walnut, Palo Alto, Iowa, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 184, sheet 7A, family 218, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 417; FHL microfilm 1,374,430.
↑ "Iowa State Census, 1915," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK4T-NR81 : accessed 11 November 2015), Mary Aylward, 1915; citing Graettinger, Palo Alto, Iowa, United States, card no. , Iowa State Historical Department, Des Moines; FHL microfilm 1,462,669.
↑ "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M811-99L : accessed 11 November 2015), Rich Alyward, Walnut, Palo Alto, Iowa, United States; citing sheet 13B, family 103, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,820,505.
↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X3DR-X84 : accessed 11 November 2015), Mary Aylward in household of Richard Aylward, Torning, Swift, Minnesota, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 0028, sheet 3A, family 49, line 20, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 1132; FHL microfilm 2,340,867.
↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X3DR-VW1 : accessed 11 November 2015), Mary Aylward in household of Cathrine Kent, Tara, Swift, Minnesota, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 0027, sheet 3A, family 47, line 3, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 1132; FHL microfilm 2,340,867.
↑ Brainerd Daily Dispatch, Tuesday, 05 July 1932, transcribed on Find A Grave.
↑ "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KSKX-R4T : accessed 11 November 2015), Mary Nolan in household of Henry J Nolan, Ward 2, Brainerd, Brainerd City, Crow Wing, Minnesota, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 18-6B, sheet 7A, family 131, NARA digital publication T627 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012), roll 1916.
↑ Mary Jean Aylward Nolan at Find a Grave.

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Mary Pat (Nolan) Nolan-Grigsby

Henry Nolan, Mary Aylward Wed in Mid-Air Ceremony over Airport

July 4, 1932

Bright rays of sunlight through rain-laden clouds smiled on Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nolan yesterday as they spoke their marriage vows. A few drops of rain had fallen, but not enough to dampen the spirit of the bridal party or to lessen the crowd at the airport. As the party stepped out of the cars and into the plane, the sun suddenly darted through the musky sky and reflected on the metal surface of the giant tri-motor in glistening approval on its matrimonial journey. Crowds awaiting the arrival of the bridal party were warned of its approach by the shrill sirens of the of the accompanying traffic patrol. Two motorcycles broke through the steady flow of traffic, passed the groups gathered at the street corners, and wound onto the field, closely followed by three cars. In the green Hupmobile rode the bride-to-be, Miss Mary Jean Aylward of DeGraff, Minn. She was attired in a gown of orchid organdy embroidered with tiny flowers. The dress was enhanced by a cape effect at the neck, a sash, and, below the waist a short flounce. The bride’s hat was a most becoming white straw trimmed in white ribbons. Gloves and shoes of white completed the outfit. Miss Aylward carried a bouquet of red roses and baby breath. From the car also stepped Miss Leota Aylward, Brainerd, a cousin of the bride, who was maid of honor. Her flowers were larkspur and pink carnations. She wore a gown of beige silk crepe. It was fashioned with graceful, full sleeves to the elbow. From elbow to wrist, there were tight fitting and trimmed with buttons. The waist was tied with a sash, and the skirt was cut circular. Her accessories were white. Miss Aylward and her bridesmaid were accompanied by a little, Juanita Clark, who was dressed in a white silk crepe frock. She carried a basket of pink roses and white daises. James Henry Nolan, Brainerd, and George Weideman, best man emerged from the new Ford, while Judge L. B. Kinder occupied seats toward the back. Gradually the giant tri-motor lifted from the field and nosed toward the sky. The motors roared. The crowd below dwindled into a minute section of landscape. Upon a signal from the pilot, the bridal part rose. Deafening sounds almost drowned out the words of the justice, but the vows were spoken, the ring was slipped on, and the couple was pronounced man and wife. The pilot flew the ship low over the crowd at the airport and Mrs. Nolan flung her bridal bouquet from the window. Up again, sliding a little, and into a nose-dive, Mr. Ice looked back. The passengers including Mary Hawkins, society editor of the Daily Dispatch, were clinging to the sides, wide eyed. Once more going higher, then the plane circled back to the field and down. Green sections turned back into trees. Black blotches became the scattered crowds and automobiles again. On earth, the newlyweds stepped from the plan amid congratulations of their friends.

posted 22 Aug 2013 by Mary Pat (Nolan) Nolan-Grigsby [thank Mary Pat]

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