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Daughter of Fred WARING Orchestra member

Daughter of Fred WARING Orchestra member

Posted: 29 May 2012 5:27PM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 29 May 2012 8:40PM GMT
Surnames: Waring
My wife’s mother, Gloria Cooney, Tropeano 1928 – 2004 was born in Lowell, Ma. and grew up in an orphanage.
Her mother, Mary Ruth Cooney 1903 – 1956 told her that her father was a pianist in the Fred Waring Orchestra. Gloria’s father’s mother had wanted to raise Gloria but Mary Ruth refused.
We would greatly appreciate any information that might be provided.

Re: Daughter of Fred WARING Orchestra member

Posted: 10 Sep 2012 7:18PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Waring
Hello. I am wondering if you have discovered any information about your wife's mother's father. My grandmother (b.1919) was said to be the illigitimate child of Fred Waring himself. She was found by my great grandfather with a note saying she came from a musical backround. A Jewish star was also with her, although I am not sure in what form. A private eye hired when my grandmother was a younger woman, came to the conclusion that Fred Waring was her father. The investigator approached Fred's family, but had the door shut in his face. He had said that Fred's daughter, who had answered the door, was the spitting image of my grandmother. Anyway, I thought that if perhaps you had found any contacts from/related to the orchestra members, you might be able to help me. Thanks for your time, and good luck in your search.
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