Dorothy Vaughan and Carl Bernhardt
CARL BERNHARDT was born October 9, 1887 in Richmond, Wayne, Indiana,1675 and died October 4, 1954.8110
He married DOROTHY VAUGHAN on April 16, 1912 in Wayne County, Indiana,1675 daughter of DAISY THERESE ROBINSON and FRANK CRAWFORD VAUGHAN. She was born April 10, 1891 in Richmond, Wayne, Indiana,1675 and died July 19, 1958 in Richmond State Hospital, Wayne County, Indiana.4931 She is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana.5672, 4931, 456
Children of DOROTHY VAUGHAN and CARL BERNHARDT:
- BARBARA BERNHARDT, b. April 22, 1913, Wayne, Wayne, Indiana;4917 d. November 20, 1975, Richmond, Wayne, Indiana.4931
Barbara
Marriage Announcements and News
Richmond Palladium and Sun-Telegram, April 17, 19128798
BERNHARDT-VAUGHAN
A wedding marked by its simplicity but nevertheless extremely beautiful, was celebrated last evening when Miss Dorothy Vaughan, daughter of Mrs. Frank Crawford Vaughan, of North Tenth street, was joined in marriage to Mr. Carl Bernhardt. The house was prettily decorated throughout with roses and ferns. The ceremony was performed in the parlor. This room was also arranged with the roses and ferns. At seven o'clock the bridal party entered the ceremony room and took their places in the bow window, the little attendants numbered eight and formed a semi-circle about the bride and groom. The attendants were Master Charles Robinson, Miss Frances Robinson, Miss June Robinson, Miss Thelma Robinson, Miss Helen Robinson, Master Richard Robinson, Miss Marjorie Gennett and Miss Alice Gennett. The little people were all costumed in white. The girls wore pretty white lingerie frocks the bright colored bows on their hair adding to the beauty of the scene presented. Miss Laura Gaston played the wedding march for the entrance of the wedding party. THe ceremony was performed by Rev. J. S. Lightbourn, rector of the St. Paul's Episcopal church. Only the members of the immediate families witnessed the ceremony. The bride was attractive in a Russian blue cloth tailored suit. She wore a pretty spring bonnett adorned with pink and blue roses. Her bouquet was a corsage one of roses. Immediately after the ceremony and after congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Bernhardt left for Baltimore, Maryland, where they will spend their honeymoon. Upon their return they will be at home to their hosts of friends in the city after May fifteenth. A wedding supper was served the guests after the departure of the bride and groom. All the appointments were in pink and green.
Mr. Bernhardt is editorial writer for the Palladium and was formerly connected with th Indianapolis Sun. He has made many friends who are glad to extend hearty congratulations. His bride is one of the most attractive and charming young women in this city and has a large coterie of friends who wish her happiness.
Newspaper Articles
Richmond Morning News, August 15, 19095029
Miss Dorothy Vaughan, who has been visiting in Philadelphia, New York and Long Island since the first of summer returned yesterday. While East she was the guest of Miss Gwendolyn Foulke in the Foulke summer residence at Watch Hill.
Obituaries
Palladium-Item and Sun-Telegram, July 20, 19585672
Mrs. Carl Bernhardt
Mrs. Dorothy Vaughn Bernhardt, 67 years old, died Saturday. She resided at 35 North Tenth street with her daughter, Miss Barbara Bernhadt, the only survivor.
Mrs. Bernhardt's husband, Carl, is dead.
During the late 1920's and early 30's, Mrs. Bernhardt was advertising manager of Jay-Thorpe Co., a dress house in New York City. Later she held a position as copy writer for Lord and Taylor, New York City. Another highlight of her career was her daily column in Women's Wear Daily, a trade newspaper.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| June 2, 1900112 | Richmond, Wayne, Indiana |
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| April 30, 1910815 | Richmond, Wayne, Indiana |
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| January 7, 1920895 | Richmond, Wayne, Indiana |
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| April 25, 19404503 | Woodstock, Ulster, New York |
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