Schenley, Mary Croghan.
Mary Croghan Schenley was born in 1826. She was the granddaughter of General James O'Hara. Mary met Captain E.W.H. Schenley when she was fifteen and he was forty-three. The two were married despite the objections of the father. They travelled for a few years before settling in London. Mary returned to Pittsburgh occasionally, donating land for recreational purposes. She died in 1903 and was buried in London.
From the description of Mary Schenley Croghan papers 1883-1886. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 46476735
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| creatorOf | Schenley, Mary Croghan. Mary Schenley Croghan papers 1883-1886. | Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives |
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| associatedWith | Schenley, Mary Croghan, 1826-1903. | person |
| associatedWith | Torrance, Frances. | person |
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