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| | Born in Phelps, NY on Feb. 3, 1864. Martha graduated from Hillsdale College in Michigan before her marriage to Frank Davey. After settling in Los Angeles in 1921, she was active in the art scene and philanthropic work. She died there on Dec. 12, 1948. | Source:
Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940"
California Arts and Architecture list, 1932; Death record; Los Angeles Times, 12-14-1948 (obituary). | | Nearly 20,000 biographies can be found in Artists in California 1786-1940 by Edan Hughes and is available for sale ($150). For a full book description and order information please click here. |
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