Willie met Brownie

[Erato]

He moved up in the world.  Check out photos of the mansions in Newport, Rhode Island, including this one owned by the Goelet family during Williams years as a butler.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ochre_Court

[Erato]

"Ochre Court owner Ogden Goelet was not only a noted banker and real estate investor, but one of the most famous competitive yachtsmen in the world. His wife, Mary Wilson Goelet, was one of the most important hostesses of her generation in a time when the operation of Ochre Court during a typical eight-week summer season required twenty-seven house servants, eight coachmen and grooms, and twelve gardeners. "

http://www.salve.edu/virtualtour/buildings/ochre_court.html

[Erato]

Brief biographical note on Robert Walton Goelet:

http://books.google.com.ec/books?id=FNPoVchaehwC&pg=PA63&lpg=PA63&dq=%22ogden+goelet%22+%22robert+walton+goelet%22&source=web&ots=M-dixUpRW_&sig=qPPnfQFoZKo3Hz6Pthva6bdEeL4&hl=es&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=1&ct=result

[shellyesq]

All men of a certain age range were required to register for the drafts in WWI and WWII, so the existence of a draft registration card doesn't mean he had any connection to the military or that he was ever drafted or served.

[Erato]

Biography of Sir Keith Murdoch:

http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A100610b.htm

[bulsara]

Has anyone been able to find the maiden name of Ellen yet?
bulsara

[shellyesq]

You might want to try asking for a look-up on the New York death index as explained by Kate here:  http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,316609.msg2001940.html#msg2001940  If Ellen was alive in 1920 and William was remarried in 1921, she might have died in one of those years.  Of course, they could have gotten divorced or he could be a bigamist times 2 or she could have died in another state, but I think it would be worth checking. 

[Erato]

I havn't had any luck identifying Ellen.  There are many immigrants named  Ellen in 1912, lots from England.  And since the 1920 census isn't very clear, I'm not even certain that 1912 is the correct year.  I thought she might appear in the naturalization records with William since they were together in 1917 and 1920, ostensibly married, but I didn't find her.  I didn't find any useful records in Maine, either.

[bulsara]

I am seeing my friend next week and hopefully she will be bringing a pic of WFD.I'll try and post it in here.
bulsara