Rosemary Samsot
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Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 5 Apr 1916 Christening: Death: 28 Jul 1981 - ( at age 65) Burial: in Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA Cause of Death: Find A Grave ID: 252122293
Spouses and Children
1. *John Henry Edwards Jr.Find A Grave ID: 252122321 Marriage: 27 Jun 1942 - Mater Delorosa Church, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA Marriage Notes
Per Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA) July 5, 1942 Page 43
The Mater Delorosa church on South Carrolton avenue was the scene Saturday morning, June 27, of the marriage of Miss Rosemary Samsot, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis P. Samsot, to Mr. John Henry Edwards, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwards of this city. The ceremony took place at 10 o'clock, with the Rev. Joseph Pyzikiwiez, pastor of the church, officiating.
The matron of honor to the bride was Mrs. Paul Gernhauser of Lake Charles, La., the maid of honor Dr. Evelyn Nix, and her other attendants were Miss Janet Reilley, Miss Rosemary Delaney of Burlington, Ia., Mrs. James Craig Roth, Mrs. Robert D. Samsot, sister-in-law of the bride, and Misses Janet and Helen Edwards.
Mr. Edwards had as his best man Dr. Ralph Nix, and as groomsmen and ushers Messrs. Edward and Robert Aubert, cousin of the bride; the latter's brother, Lieutenant Robert D. Samsot, United States Navy; Mr. Thomas Edwards, his brother; Messrs. Blaise D'Antoni, R. E. Blanchard, Jr., and O. J. Key.
Mr. Edwards and his bride are now on a short trip and upon their return will be at home in an apartment at 1905 South Carrolton avenue.
Out-of-town guests here for the wedding, besides those mentioned above, were Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Delaney of Burlington, Ia.
Per New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Marriage Records Index, 1831-1964
NameJohn H Edwards Jr
GenderMale
Marriage DateJun 1942
Marriage PlaceNew Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
SpouseRosemary Samsot
Gender Female
Notes
General:
Per 1947 New Orleans City Directory
Edwards, John H. (Rosemary S) assistant brewmaster Jackson Brewing
home 1905 S Carrollton ave apt T
Per 1949 New Orleans City Directory
Edwards, John H. Jr. (Rosemary S) assistant brewmaster Jackson Brewing
home 1905 S Carrollton ave apt T
Per 1950 US Census 4/8/1950 1905 Carrollton Apt T, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
John H. Edwards, Jr. is the 35 year old white male head of household, who works as an assistant brew master in a brewery, working 48 hours last week. His wife is 34 year old Rosemary S. Edwards, keeps house. They have a 4 year old son, John A. Edwards. All 3 were born in Louisiana.
Per 1956 New Orleans City Directory
Edwards, John H. Jr. (Rosemary) Treasurer Jackson Brewing Co 620 Decatur, Tel MAgnolia 7461
home 7728 Nelson, Tel WAlnut 6074
Per Findagrave
Rosemary Samsot Edwards
Birth 5 Apr 1916
Death 28 Jul 1981 (aged 65)
Burial Metairie Cemetery New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA
Plot Maison de la Paix/The Oaks Mausoleum east wall
Memorial ID 252122293
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