Life History
29th Apr 1861 |
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25th Oct 1882 |
Married Elizabeth Arthur KITCHEN in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.1,2 |
10th May 1886 |
Birth of son Elbert John COLEY in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.2,1 |
13th Jun 1888 |
Death of son Elbert John COLEY.2,1 |
30th Oct 1889 |
Birth of son Elbert Harold COLEY in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.2,1 |
13th Jun 1891 |
Birth of son Howard Bryan COLEY in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.2,1 |
12th Nov 1894 |
Birth of son Leslie Hiram COLEY in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.2,1 |
between 1927 and 1985 |
Death of son Leslie Hiram COLEY in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.2,1 |
between 1935 and 1983 |
Death of son Howard Bryan COLEY in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.2,1 |
25th May 1945 |
Notes
- [WFT Pedigree #1068 dec of capt nathaniel turner.FTW] [BrøderbundWFT Vol. 1, Ed. 1, Tree #1068, Date of Import: Aug 7, 2000] Elbertwas born in a buggy taking his mother to the doctor's. He neverremembered his father, Hiram, who was killed at the Battle ofWinchester, VA in 1864. As as youngster, during the 1870s, his motherplaced him on the farm of Frederick Bryon of Watertown. Elbertrecounted to the author how he lived in a tiny room near thefarmhouse attic, and labored long hours on the farm. Apparently,during this time his mother lived in Thomaston, but she may also havelived with Mr. Bryon. Elbert subsequently worked in several factoriesin Waterbury, chiefly at the Waterbury Clock Company, where he was aforeman. Apparently Urena saved enough of her Civil War widow'spension funds to purchase with Elbert a large house at 890 North MainSt. in Waterbury. She lived there with Elbert and his family untilher death. Around 1927, all three surviving sons of Elbert moved toFrost Rd , in Waterbury, where they lived as neighbors. Elbert diedin his favorite leather chair at Leslie Coley s house. His WifeFlizabeth died of general debility two years later. The Rev.John G. Davenport, descendent of the first leader of New Haven Colonywrote the following letter to Elbert after the birth of hisgrand-daughter Arlene Coley: "I notice in the papers theannouncement of your new dignity and joy! I just want to tell youthat I hope you will get as much fun out of it as I have out of mygrandfatherly relationship. These little youngsters of the secondcrop, the "rowan" as Dea. Woodward used to say, are very sweet andprecious. In their case it is "love without responsiblity," so far asthe grandparents are concerned. May the little girl thrive andprosper and bring all manner of gladness to those who love her.Congratulate Grandmother Coley, and Great-Grandmother Coley andGreat-Great Aunt Beach and all the Uncles and other relatives andaccept the very heartiest congratulations for yourself, fromLovingly yours, John G. Davenport Waterbury, Ct., July 9,1912"
Sources
- 1. WFT Pedigree #1068 dec of capt nathaniel turner.FTW
- 2. World Family Tree Vol. 1, Ed. 1
- Name: Release date: November 29, 1995;
- Tree #1068
