Ruth Elinor Page (1903-1987)

Mrs Ruth Elinor (Page) Burke, Shotts

Associated Houses

Norwich House

Upper Brookville, Oyster Bay

Her first wedding (October 3rd, 1925) to Franklyn Burke Jr. was, "a typical American society country marriage" held at her parents' country home on Long Island, Norwich House. It did not last. In 1929, with her brother-in-law, the Flying Ace Howard Burdick acting as Best Man, "society was surprised to learn" of her second marriage to Rupert E. Shotts, at the Hotel Drake. They remained happily married. 
Contributed by Mark Meredith on 09/10/2019 and last updated on 09/10/2019.