Elizabeth Rester, age 24
Miss Elizabeth Rester of South Coventry, Connecticut, was born November 22, 1919 in Glastonbury, daughter of Hungarian born parents Mary (Knutz) and John J. Rester. She and her sisters Rose Rester, 24, and Mrs. Mary Franz, 30, were found dead at the circus grounds after the fire on July 6 and were buried at St. Mary's Cemetery in South Coventry after services at Killourney Brothers Chapel in Willimantic. Miss Rester leaves her parents, of South Coventry, and her brothers John Rester, 34, Martin Rester, 32 and Frank Rester, 14. Another brother, Joseph Rester, passed away in 1932 at age 11.
Body #1574 was identified at the State Armory as Elizabeth Rester by her father, John, on July 7. In addition to her sisters, Elizabeth's nephew Billy Franz was also a victim of the fire. Prior to her death, Elizabeth was employed as a "war worker" at Colt Firearms in Hartford. Her estate was awarded $9,500 by the arbitration board.
Body #1574 was identified at the State Armory as Elizabeth Rester by her father, John, on July 7. In addition to her sisters, Elizabeth's nephew Billy Franz was also a victim of the fire. Prior to her death, Elizabeth was employed as a "war worker" at Colt Firearms in Hartford. Her estate was awarded $9,500 by the arbitration board.
