Guy Hanford Turrell Jr. (1908 - 1994)

Born 13 Jan 1908 in Smithtown, Suffolk, New York, United States

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Died 15 Nov 1994 at age 86 in Malverne, Hempstead, Nassau, New York, United States

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Biography

Guy Hanford or Hanford (or Ham) as he was called by his parents was not a good student. He was removed from public school in his senior year and placed in Stony Brook Academy. He entered Williams College but withdrew upon the request of the College after the first semester. His father was not pleased and Hanford went to New York City to work as a Wall Street runner.

He met Margaret Louise McBride in the "village" and began a relationship. Margaret became pregnant and they decided to marry when she was eight months into the pregnancy.

His father was furious and disowned him. After the birth and naming of their second child (Guy Hanford, III) his parents relented and he was readmitted into the fold.

Although not having the formal education of his siblings he was bright and self taught in many subjects. He excelled in mechanical skills and knowledge. Electronics became a hoppy and he spent many hours building amplifiers, speakers, turntables, tuners and radios. He was often involved in fix ups and home repair, frequently using unique designs of his own.

Although often perceived as distant and a not involved parent by his children, he was an indulgent grandparent, particularly to the children of his son Michael.

• Fact: Residence (1910) Smithtown, Suffolk, New York, United States
• Fact: Residence (1915) Smithtown, Suffolk, New York, United States
• Fact: Residence (1925) Smithtown, A.D. 02, E.D. 01, Suffolk, New York, United States
• Fact: Burial Smithtown Cemetery, Smithtown, Suffolk, New York, United States

Sources

• *"New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:248W-58K : 10 February 2018), Guy H. Turrell Jr. and Margaret L. Mcbride, 28 May 1929; citing Marriage, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, New York City Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,653,830.
• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 10 April 2021, 03:25), entry for Guy Hanford Turell Jr. (PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:LKBW-61Q ); contributed by various users.