Discovering My Ancestors

Horace Hayden Perry

Horace Hayden Perry

Male 1914 - 2000  (86 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Horace Hayden PerryHorace Hayden Perry was born on 26 Apr 1914 in Paddington, London, England (son of Charles Boswell Perry, I and Mary Jane Kathleen "Mai-Mai" Wilson); died on 2 Aug 2000 in Berkeley, Alameda, California, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Letter: 1 Jul 1928
    • Departure: 29 Jun 1929, London, England
    • Immigration: 8 Jul 1929, New York City, New York, USA
    • Residence: 1930, San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
    • Residence: 1935, San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
    • Residence: 1937, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
    • Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Los Angeles County, California, USA; Address: 524 S. Westmoreland. Other occupants: mother, brother and sister.
    • Residence: 1955, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
    • Residence: 1985, London, England

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Per Thomas Perry, Horace was Mai-Mai's nephew whose English father died in the war and whose mother died shortly after. Oral family history says Horace was Mai-Mai's illegitimate child.

    Horace married Esther Golda Waller on 24 Oct 1947 in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA. Esther (daughter of Samuel Waller and Anna Bass) was born on 11 Oct 1916 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; died on 23 Aug 1994 in Berkeley, Alameda, California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Charles Boswell Perry, ICharles Boswell Perry, I was born on 25 Jan 1884 in Crete, Saline, Nebraska, USA (son of Rev. David Brainerd Perry and Helen Doane); died on 14 May 1928 in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France; was buried in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin Cemetery.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1900, Crete, Saline, Nebraska, USA
    • Occupation: Between 1907 and 1914; US British Deputy Consul General from 1907 - 1914
    • Arrives: 23 Oct 1908, New York City, New York, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Crete, Saline, Nebraska, USA
    • Residence: 1916, Bombay, India; Residing in Bombay and Calcutta India from Dec. 2, 1916 to Oct. 23, 1917
    • Residence: Between 1917 and 1920, London, England; Residing in England from Dec. 1917 to Dec. 16, 1920

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birth certificates were not issued until 1904. Date of birth is from passport applications and death record.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203826637/charles-boswell-perry

    Charles married Mary Jane Kathleen "Mai-Mai" Wilson in Dec 1918 in St George Hanover Square, London, England. Mary (daughter of Horace Henry "Horatio" Wilson and Mary Bridget Dwyer) was born on 21 Aug 1891 in Dublin, Ireland; was christened on 28 Aug 1891 in Dublin, Ireland; died on 16 Oct 1967 in Los Angeles County, California, USA; was cremated in (Cremated). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Mary Jane Kathleen "Mai-Mai" WilsonMary Jane Kathleen "Mai-Mai" Wilson was born on 21 Aug 1891 in Dublin, Ireland; was christened on 28 Aug 1891 in Dublin, Ireland (daughter of Horace Henry "Horatio" Wilson and Mary Bridget Dwyer); died on 16 Oct 1967 in Los Angeles County, California, USA; was cremated in (Cremated).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Education: Abt 1903, London Borough of Camden, Greater London, UK; La Sainte Union Catholic boarding school
    • Residence: 2 Apr 1911, London Borough of Camden, Greater London, UK
    • Residence: Abt 1925, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
    • Letter: 1 Jul 1928
    • Immigration: 8 Jul 1929, New York City, New York, USA; Immigrated to the US after her husband died.
    • Residence: 1930, San Diego, San Diego, California, USA; Working as a sales lady at a cigar stand.
    • Residence: 1934, San Diego, San Diego, California, USA; Address: 3776 Pioneer Place
    • Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Los Angeles County, California, USA

    Notes:

    Residence:
    Living at boarding school. After her parents died she was sent to a boarding school. Parents death unknown but oral family history thinks she was about 12.

    Residence:
    From husband's death record we know they were living in France due to his TB. Oral family history says he moved there a few years before his death.

    Residence:
    Address: 524 S. Westmoreland Ave. Other occupants: sons Hayden and Charles, daughter Barbara, and Horace Taylor a lodger (age 21, born in Massachusetts).

    Buried:
    Her ashes were scattered over the Pacific Ocean.

    FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203856009/mary_jane-kathleen-perry

    Children:
    1. 1. Horace Hayden Perry was born on 26 Apr 1914 in Paddington, London, England; died on 2 Aug 2000 in Berkeley, Alameda, California, USA.
    2. Charles Boswell Perry, II was born on 19 Feb 1919 in St. Marylebone, London, England; died on 18 Nov 2001 in Berkeley, Alameda, California, USA.
    3. Barbara Helen Perry was born on 20 Nov 1920 in St George Hanover Square, London, England; died on 25 Jan 2002 in Fair Oaks, Sacramento, California, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Rev. David Brainerd PerryRev. David Brainerd Perry was born on 7 Mar 1839 in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA (son of Dcn. Samuel Perry and Mary Harrington); died on 22 May 1912 in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA; was buried on 24 May 1912 in Riverside Cemtery (Crete).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1850, Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    • Education: 1867, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
    • Residence: 9 Aug 1867, Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    • Occupation: Between 1870 and 1872, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA; Tutor at Yale University
    • Occupation: 1872, Aurora, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA; Minister of three churches
    • Occupation: Between 1872 and 1873, Crete, Saline, Nebraska, USA; Sole instructor/tudor at the newly formed Congregational college, soon to become Doane College
    • Residence: 1880, Crete, Saline, Nebraska, USA
    • Occupation: 1881, Crete, Saline, Nebraska, USA; President of Doane College
    • Residence: 1885, Crete, Saline, Nebraska, USA
    • Education: 1898; Recieved Doctorate of Divinity from Yale
    • Residence: 1900, Crete, Saline, Nebraska, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Crete, Saline, Nebraska, USA

    Notes:

    Education:
    Graduated from Yale Divinity School with an Ecclesiastical Degree (S.T.B.) (Bachelor of Sacred Theology)

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83195886/david-brainerd-perry

    Rev. married Helen Doane on 3 Jul 1876 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. Helen (daughter of Thomas Doane and Sophia Denison Clark) was born on 7 Sep 1853 in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA; died on 21 Mar 1935 in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA; was buried in Riverside Cemtery (Crete). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Helen DoaneHelen Doane was born on 7 Sep 1853 in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (daughter of Thomas Doane and Sophia Denison Clark); died on 21 Mar 1935 in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA; was buried in Riverside Cemtery (Crete).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1870, Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Crete, Saline, Nebraska, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Crete, Saline, Nebraska, USA
    • Residence: 12 Jun 1914, Paris, France; Traveling with her daughter. Address in Paris: 21 rue Washington
    • Residence: 1930, San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
    • Obituary: 22 Mar 1935, Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83196028/helen-clark-perry

    Children:
    1. Thomas Doane Perry was born on 27 May 1877 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA; died on 10 Mar 1958 in Moorestown, Burlington, New Jersey, USA.
    2. Brainerd Clark Perry was born on 13 Aug 1879 in Massachusetts, USA; died on 21 Jul 1880 in Crete, Saline, Nebraska, USA.
    3. 2. Charles Boswell Perry, I was born on 25 Jan 1884 in Crete, Saline, Nebraska, USA; died on 14 May 1928 in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France; was buried in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin Cemetery.
    4. Helen Clark Perry was born on 17 Feb 1888 in Crete, Saline, Nebraska, USA; died in Jun 1980 in Summit, Union, New Jersey, USA.
    5. Henry Eldridge Perry was born on 8 Oct 1889 in Crete, Saline, Nebraska, USA; died on 15 Mar 1950 in New York City, New York, USA.

  3. 6.  Horace Henry "Horatio" WilsonHorace Henry "Horatio" Wilson was born about 1865 in Bermondsey, London (son of Edwin Wilson and Eleanor Hannah Wilson); died about 1895 in England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Departure: London, England
    • Origin: County Armagh, Ireland
    • Residence: 1871, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England; Relationship: Son
    • Residence: 1881, Southcoates, Yorkshire, England; Relationship to Head: Son
    • Residence: 5 Apr 1891, Croydon, Surrey, England

    Notes:

    Residence:
    Living with mother and grandmother. Until I find corroborating evidence, I don't know positively if the Horace Henry in this record is "my" Horace Henry...including his mother's line.

    Died:
    Year of death per conversation with Doris (Dunn) Perry on 3/19/2016. Place of death could be England or Ireland. She said Mai-Mai's father died when she was 4 and her mother died when she was 11. Also, Horace had a will.

    Horace married Mary Bridget Dwyer in Sep 1886 in Ireland. Mary (daughter of William Dwyer and Ellen Cremin) was born in 1865 in Limerick, Limerick, Ireland; died about 1902 in Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Mary Bridget DwyerMary Bridget Dwyer was born in 1865 in Limerick, Limerick, Ireland (daughter of William Dwyer and Ellen Cremin); died about 1902 in Ireland.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Baptism: 3 Feb 1865, St Michael's, Limerick city, Limerick, Ireland
    • Residence: Abt 1891, Dublin, Ireland

    Notes:

    Died:
    Year of death per conversation with Doris (Dunn) Perry on 3/19/2016. She said Mai-Mai's father died when she was 4 and her fathef died when she was 11.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Spouse's name is from their daughter's baptism record. I don't know for sure if this marriage record is correct yet.

    Children:
    1. 3. Mary Jane Kathleen "Mai-Mai" Wilson was born on 21 Aug 1891 in Dublin, Ireland; was christened on 28 Aug 1891 in Dublin, Ireland; died on 16 Oct 1967 in Los Angeles County, California, USA; was cremated in (Cremated).


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Dcn. Samuel PerryDcn. Samuel Perry was born on 26 Nov 1796 in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA (son of Moses Perry, (Dcn.) and Hannah Hall); died on 12 Feb 1878 in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Worcester Rural Cemetery.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Abt 1843, Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; Farmer and Deacon in the Union church for 35 years (one of the founders).
    • Residence: 1850, Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1870, Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

    Dcn. married Mary Harrington on 8 Dec 1823 in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. Mary (daughter of Francis Harrington and Lydia Perry) was born on 20 Mar 1804 in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; died on 18 Aug 1869 in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Worcester Rural Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Mary HarringtonMary Harrington was born on 20 Mar 1804 in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA (daughter of Francis Harrington and Lydia Perry); died on 18 Aug 1869 in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Worcester Rural Cemetery.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1860, Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

    Children:
    1. Hannah Harrington Perry was born on 8 Oct 1824 in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 31 Mar 1900 in Auburn, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
    2. Mary Stone Perry was born on 8 Nov 1826 in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; died on 8 Aug 1902 in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Worcester Rural Cemetery.
    3. Joseph Stone Perry was born on 3 Nov 1828 in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 19 Jun 1902 in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Hope Cemetery.
    4. Julia Maria Perry was born on 13 Oct 1830 in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 8 Aug 1902 in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Worcester Rural Cemetery.
    5. Nathan Fiske Perry was born on 10 Mar 1833 in Oxford, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; died on 5 Apr 1888 in Oxford, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
    6. Lydia Almira Perry was born on 27 Feb 1835 in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 11 Feb 1901 in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Hope Cemetery.
    7. Harriett Newell Perry was born on 28 Feb 1837 in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 6 Oct 1902 in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Hope Cemetery.
    8. 4. Rev. David Brainerd Perry was born on 7 Mar 1839 in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 22 May 1912 in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA; was buried on 24 May 1912 in Riverside Cemtery (Crete).
    9. Samuel Payson Perry, Jr. was born on 18 Mar 1841 in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 6 Jul 1915 in Auburn, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Hillside Cemetery.
    10. Moses Perry was born on 15 Jul 1843 in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 27 Aug 1924 in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.

  3. 10.  Thomas DoaneThomas Doane was born on 20 Sep 1821 in Orleans, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (son of John Doane and Mary Eldridge); died on 22 Oct 1897 in Townshend, Windham, Vermont, USA; was buried on 25 Oct 1897 in Orleans Cemetery.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: 1849, Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA; Civil Engineer & Surveyor...in company with his brother, John Doane, Jr., opened an office under the firm name of T. & J. Doane, Jr., an office which was maintained until his death.
    • Residence: 10 Aug 1850, Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    • Occupation: 1863, Massachusetts, USA; Chief engineer for the construction of the Hoosac Tunnel in Western Massachusetts. Pioneered the use of compressed air and advanced use of high explosives.
    • Occupation: 1869, Plattsmouth, Cass, Nebraska, USA; Chief engineer and superintendent of the B & M Railroad... responsible for building 240 miles of road...establishing the steam ferry at Plattsmouth...building and maintaining a telegraph line the full length of the roadway.
    • Residence: 1870, Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    • Occupation: 1872, Crete, Saline, Nebraska, USA; Founded Doane College.And was one of the founders of the first bank at Crete,and its first president
    • Residence: 1880, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    • Obituary: 29 Oct 1897, Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA

    Thomas married Sophia Denison Clark on 5 Nov 1850 in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. Sophia (daughter of Henry Clark and Sophia Denison) was born on 27 Sep 1826 in Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA; died on 1 Dec 1868 in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Orleans Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Sophia Denison ClarkSophia Denison Clark was born on 27 Sep 1826 in Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA (daughter of Henry Clark and Sophia Denison); died on 1 Dec 1868 in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Orleans Cemetery.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1850, Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

    Children:
    1. 5. Helen Doane was born on 7 Sep 1853 in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA; died on 21 Mar 1935 in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA; was buried in Riverside Cemtery (Crete).
    2. John Doane, Sr. was born on 31 Jul 1855; died in 1908 in Greeley, Colorado.
    3. Caroline Doane was born on 5 Mar 1859 in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA; died on 27 May 1941 in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA.
    4. Frances Doane was born on 12 Aug 1860 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA; died in 1942 in Summit, Union, New Jersey, USA.
    5. Thomas Doane was born on 6 Dec 1863; died on 5 Mar 1864; was buried in Orleans Cemetery.

  5. 12.  Edwin Wilson was born about 1839 in Hull, Yorkshire, England (son of Richard Wilson and Hannah Seaton); died in Oct 1901 in West Ham, Essex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Baptism: 15 Apr 1839, Holy Trinity, Hull, York, England
    • Residence: 1851, Kingston upon Hull Holy Trinity, Yorkshire, England; Relationship: Son
    • Residence: 1871, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England; Relationship: Head
    • Residence: 1881, Southcoates, Yorkshire, England; Marital Status: Married; Relationship to Head: Head
    • Residence: 1891, Islington, London, England; Relation to Head of House: Head
    • Residence: 1901, East Ham, Essex, England; Relation to Head of House: Head

    Edwin married Eleanor Hannah Wilson. Eleanor (daughter of Edward Wilson and Catharine Lupton) was born on 5 Oct 1844 in Camden, Middlesex, England; died after 1911 in England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Eleanor Hannah Wilson was born on 5 Oct 1844 in Camden, Middlesex, England (daughter of Edward Wilson and Catharine Lupton); died after 1911 in England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Baptism: 3 Nov 1844, Old Church, Saint Pancras, London, England
    • Residence: 1851, St Pancras, Middlesex, England; Relationship: Daughter
    • Residence: 1861, St Pancras, Middlesex, England; Relationship: Daughter
    • Residence: 1871, Croydon, Surrey, England; Relationship: Daughter. I think marriage status says widow
    • Residence: 1881, Croydon, Surrey, England; Relationship to Head: Daughter
    • Residence: 1891, Croydon, Surrey, England; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    • Residence: 1901, Croydon, Surrey, England; Relation to Head: Head
    • Residence: 2 Apr 1911, East Ham, Essex, England; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Head

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Eleanor's parents appear to be correct. If Horace is her son (meaning if this is, in fact, his mother), why does Horace have her maiden name? Was he born out of wedlock? Is his mother NOT Eleanor Wilson? Marriage record for Eleanor not yet found.

    Children:
    1. 6. Horace Henry "Horatio" Wilson was born about 1865 in Bermondsey, London; died about 1895 in England.
    2. Harriet Ann Wilson was born about 1866 in Hull; and died.
    3. Lydia J. Wilson was born about 1868 in Lambeth, Surrey, England; and died.
    4. Florence S.E. Wilson was born about 1874 in Hull; and died.

  7. 14.  William Dwyer

    William married Ellen Cremin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Ellen Cremin
    Children:
    1. 7. Mary Bridget Dwyer was born in 1865 in Limerick, Limerick, Ireland; died about 1902 in Ireland.