Genealogy Escape Room™: The Case of Martha Sleeper

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Genealogy Escape Room™: The Case of Martha Sleeper - The Gadget Girl!

Accidentally, you are locked in at the Leominster Public Library after hours. It seems that you fell asleep in a cubicle while researching the history of bakelite jewelry from the 1930s and 1940s. Your current research subject is Martha Sleeper, who was known not only as a film and stage actor, but also as a jewelry designer. Some of her designs were produced by the New England Novelty Company in Leominster.

You MUST complete your research on Martha Sleeper by answering a set of questions related to the genealogy and family history of Martha Sleeper. Sharpen those research skills by researching NOW and then participate in the "actionable genealogy education" event on Tuesday 27 February 2024!

NOTE: You are allowed to use ANY online sites for GENEALOGY research; most clues can be found on Ancestry at https://ancestry.com and FamilySearch at https://familysearch.org. And if you "cheat" by simply using Google to find information, you are only cheating yourself out of an amazing story of an amazing woman.

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Question 1: Where was Martha Sleeper born?

Question 2: When was Martha Sleeper born?

Question 3: Who were Martha Sleeper's parents?

Question 4: Does Martha Sleeper appear in the 1910 US Census?

Question 5: Where did Martha Sleeper die?

Question 6: Did Martha Sleeper have any siblings?

Question 7: Where did Martha Sleeper's first marriage take place?

Question 8: What grounds for divorce were listed for Martha Sleeper's first marriage?

Question 9: Who was Martha Sleeper's second spouse?

Question 10: Why is it difficult to prove Martha Sleeper's third marriage?

Question 11: Did Martha Sleeper have any children?

Question 12:
How did Martha Sleeper earn the nickname "The Gadget Girl?"

Question 13: What famous artist collected lapel pins created by Martha Sleeper?

Question 14: Name one of the companies that manufactured Martha Sleeper's jewelry creations.

BONUS QUESTION: How many lodgers were with the Sleeper family in 1930?

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