Jeremiah G Haley (1860 - 1950)

Born 7 Jul 1860 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Died 23 Mar 1950 at age 89 in Holderness, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States

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Biography

Jeremiah G “Gerry” Haley was born on July 7, 1860 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA.

He passed away on March 23, 1950 (aged 89) in Holderness, Grafton County, New Hampshire, USA.

Obituary

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Jeremiah G “Gerry” Haley was born on July 7, 1860 I in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA.

Jerry passed away on March 23, 1950 (aged 89) in Holderness, Grafton County, New Hampshire, USA.

BURIAL

Trinity Churchyard Cemetery, Holderness, Grafton County, New Hampshire, USA

86th Birthday

Jeremiah G. Haley, fondly known as Jerry to his many friends, one of Plymouth's oldest residents was honored on his 86th birthday last Sunday at a family reunion held at Puckerbrush Farm in Ellsworth, the summer home of his sons, Max G. Haley of Lebanon, formerly of Plymouth. Twenty-five relatives and friends attended the observance which was a complete surprise to Jerry. A bountiful turkey dinner, buffet style, was enjoyed by the guests, which included a beautifully decorated birthday cake made by Mrs Harold Haley. Jerry received many gifts from his relatives and friends.

Jerry, a native of Hartford, Conn., has been a resident of Plymouth since 1898. He married Angeletta F. King of Morrisville, who died May 8, 1941. Eleven children were born to this union, three dying in early childhood, and their youngest son, Richard Haley, giving his life in World War II in the Pacific Theatre of War. Four sons, Raymond, Harold, Max and Kenneth served in World War I.

Among those attending the birthday observance were Mr. and Mrs. Max G. Haley, Miss Virginia Haley, James Haley, Arthur Shooks, and Miss Jean Thibodeau, all of Lebanon; Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Haley, West Upton, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Evans and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Haley and Mrs. Carrie Peters, all of Plymouth; Senator and Mrs. Harold E. Haley of Holderness; Raymond J. Haley of Hartford, Connecticut; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Fields of Laconia; Mr. and Mrs. Archie McCoy and Mrs. Nina Trainor of Campton. Two sons, Kenneth and Neal of Metuchen, N. J. were unable to be present. >The Plymouth Record 1944 or 1945.

Final Rites for Jeremiah Haley.

Funeral services for Jeremiah G. Haley, who died at the Merrill Convalescent Home in Holderness February 23 following a week's illness, were held Sunday afternoon at the Methodist Church. Rev. Robert E. Fuller was the officiating clergyman. Bearers were grandsons of the deceased, James Haley of Durham, Gerald Haley of Plymouth, Robert Cantlin of Lebanon and Lawrence Fields of Manchester. Burial was in the family lot at Trinity Cemetery in Holderness. Members of the Durand-Haley Post and Unit American Legion and Auxiliary attended the services in a body. Mr. Haley's son, Richard was killed in World War II and the local Post was renamed in his honor. Several sons of the deceased also served in World War I and have since been active in the local Post.

Mr. Haley, fondly known as Jerry to his many friends had been a resident of Plymouth since 1898. He was born July 7, 1860 in Hartford, Connecticut, son of John and Mary Haley who came to this country from Ireland. He came to Laconia from Hartford, later moving to Morrisville, Vermont, and then to Plymouth where he was night watchman at the engine house for the Boston & Maine Railroad.

He married Angeletta F. King of Morrisville October 25, 1891 who died in 1941. Eleven children were born to this union, three of whom died in infancy, and their youngest son, Cpl Richard giving his life while serving with the U.S. Airforce in the Pacific.

Jerry was always a hard working man and even after his retirement kept busy with odd jobs. He made his home for the past 15 years with his daughter, Mrs. Charles Evans. He never had a sick day in his life until his final brief illness, and he went downtown every day to get his papers and the magazines. He bought four Sunday papers every week which he read thoroughly. He stepped along with a briskness which belied his 90 years. Hid many friends will miss his cheery greetings as they met him on his daily walks to the store.

Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Evans of Plymouth; six sons, Raymond of Hartford; Harold of Holderness, former State Senator; Max .G of West Upton, Mass., Kenneth of Seaside heights, N.J. Neil of Mertuchen, New Jersey and Edward of West Upton; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Out-of-town relative attending the service were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cantlin, Lebanon, James Haley, Durham, Mr. and Mrs. Max G. Haley and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Haley, Hartford, Conn., Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Fields, Manchester and Mr. and Mrs. Chalon Mitchell, Bath. >The Plymouth Record, February 1950.

BURIAL

Trinity Churchyard Cemetery Holderness, Grafton County, New Hampshire, USA

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