May (Bourne) Strassburger (1881-1975)

Mrs May Miller (Bourne) Strassburger

She was one of the seven surviving children and the eldest surviving daughter of Frederick G. Bourne, the dynamic President of the Singer (Sewing Machines) Manufacturing Company. She and her husband had an international reputation as thoroughbred racehorse owners and breeders of the highest renown. They lived between France and America.

Parents

Frederick Gilbert Bourne

Commodore Frederick G. Bourne, President of the Singer Manufacturing Company

1851-1919

Emma Sparks Keeler

Mrs Emma Sparks (Keeler) Bourne

1855-1916

Spouse

Ralph Beaver Strassburger

Ralph B. Strassburger, Diplomat & Newspaper Owner

1883-1959

Children

J.A. Peter Strassburger

Johann Andreas "Peter" Strassburger, of Normandy Farm, Pennsylvania

1916-1993

Associated Houses

Normandy Farm

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

Singer Castle

Chippewa Bay, New York

Indian Neck Hall

Oakdale, New York

Villa Strassburger

Deauville, Normandy