Genie Wiley
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About 1956, Irene became mentally unstable and was briefly institutionalized. At this time John, went to live with his grandmother, but on her death in 1958, John returned to the unstable household. (see [http://abcnews.go.com/US/popup?id=4870528&contentIndex=1&page=12&start=false here])</td></tr></table> | About 1956, Irene became mentally unstable and was briefly institutionalized. At this time John, went to live with his grandmother, but on her death in 1958, John returned to the unstable household. (see [http://abcnews.go.com/US/popup?id=4870528&contentIndex=1&page=12&start=false here])</td></tr></table> | ||
| − | The condition of her daughter Genie was discovered when | + | The condition of her daughter Genie was discovered when Irene left her abusive husband and went to stay with her own mother, while seeking public assistance. The child was initially made a ward of the state. Much later Irene regained custody but finding Genie too much to handle, she was placed with a series of foster homes. |
Dorothy was still living in 1993/5 when there are some letters from her in the "Finding Aid" file above. An Oglesby relative informs me that "My Aunt Irene died in 2003 in Los Angeles". | Dorothy was still living in 1993/5 when there are some letters from her in the "Finding Aid" file above. An Oglesby relative informs me that "My Aunt Irene died in 2003 in Los Angeles". | ||
