Early Life
Leonora Stirling Holsapple was born on June 23, 1895 in the little town of Hudson, New York. Her father was Samuel Norris Holsapple and her mother was Grace Heathcote Stirling, who served actively in civic work and had taught school. However, Grace had serious health problems, and died soon after Leonora turned five years old. This created a profound effect upon Leonora and her younger sister Alethe during their childhood and adolescence. Their father was devastated at the loss of his beautiful young wife and often left the two little girls to the care of their grandmothers and a housekeeper.
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