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Gladys Hall[1]

Female 1903 - Yes, date unknown

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  • Name Gladys Hall 
    Born 1903  Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Gender Female 
    Died Yes, date unknown 
    Person ID I24225  Family
    Last Modified 15 Mar 2013 

    Family John Theodore McQuesten,   b. 1898, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married Y  [3
    Children 
     1. Mary L. McQuesten
     2. Captain John Theodore McQuesten, Jr.,   b. 31 Jul 1929, Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Nov 2012, Springfield, Albemarle County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years)
    Last Modified 30 May 2024 
    Family ID F8402  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    1. [S2898] Dignity Memorial, 14 March 2013; John Theodore McQuesten Jr.
      John Theodore McQuesten Jr.
      July 31, 1929 - November 13, 2012Obituary
      Captain John T. McQuesten (Jack), U.S. Navy (Retired) was born in Great Barrington, MA on July 31, 1929 to Gladys (Hall) and John McQuesten. He graduated from Agawam MA High School as well as from Columbia University where he was an NROTC scholar. Upon comissioning, he spent the first few years in the Navy as a Naval Aviator and the remander of his 30 years in Surface Warfare. He was Commanding Officer of the USS Norris DD/DDE (859). His Washington, DC assignments included several tours on the Joint Chiefs of Staff and one tour on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations. Jack became a fine arts painter after retiring from the Navy in... Captain John T. McQuesten (Jack), U.S. Navy (Retired) was born in Great Barrington, MA on July 31, 1929 to Gladys (Hall) and John McQuesten. He graduated from Agawam MA High School as well as from Columbia University where he was an NROTC scholar. Upon comissioning, he spent the first few years in the Navy as a Naval Aviator and the remander of his 30 years in Surface Warfare. He was Commanding Officer of the USS Norris DD/DDE (859).

      His Washington, DC assignments included several tours on the Joint Chiefs of Staff and one tour on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations.

      Jack became a fine arts painter after retiring from the Navy in 1980. He enjoyed his second career and had several one man shows in Alexandria area.

      Jack was a member of the New York Yacht Club. He lived at Greenspring Retirement Community in Springfield, VA with his wife of 52 years, Ruth McQuesten.

      Contributions in his name may be made to a charity of your choice or to the "Smile Train"

      Memorial services will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 2:00pm at the Chapel in Greenspring Village, 7410 Spring Village Drive, Springfield, VA 22150.

    2. [S3231] 1930 Census for Hampden County, Massachusetts, 58; p. 2A, line 24; dwelling 24, family 37; John T. McQuesten; 14 March 2013.
      Year: 1930; Census Place: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: 910; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 58; Image: 377.0; FHL microfilm: 2340645.


    3. [S1380] McQuesten, John, Jr.