Margaret Frances Andrews (1894 – November 2, 1945) was a

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, socialite and prize-winning

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breeder.

Biography

She was born in 1894 to Paul A. Andrews in

. In 1915 she married Morgan Belmont (1892–1953), the son of

August Belmont August Belmont Sr. (born Aron Belmont; December 8, 1813November 24, 1890) was a German-American financier, diplomat, and politician. He served as Chair of the Democratic National Committee from 1860 to 1872. He was also a thoroughbred racehors ...

, at her parents' home, Rockry Hall. "The occasion marked the union of members of two of the oldest families in Newport's social history, and a representative gathering of the Summer colony was present. Owing to the bride's family being in mourning, the number of guests was limited to 150." Her daughter, Margaret Andrews Morgan Belmont, was born in August 1917. Margaret Frances Andrews died on November 2, 1945. Andrews had a small role in the film ''

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'' (1920) where she was credited as Mrs. Morgan Belmont.

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* 1894 births 1945 deaths American socialites People from Newport, Rhode Island Dog breeders Belmont family {{US-bio-stub