Anne Masters (Brewster) Halsey (1859 - 1947)

Born 17 Feb 1859 in Orange, Essex, New Jersey, USA [uncertain]

Ancestors

Died 25 May 1947 at age 88 in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA

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Biography

A female children was born to James Brewster on February 17, 1859, at Orange Twp., Essex, New Jersey.^[1]

Census

1860 Elizabeth Ward 3, Union, New Jersey

In 1860, James D Brewster, a 36 year old broker b. Massachusetts, owned personal property worth $4000. He lived with his wife Deba, 28 b. Pennsylvania who owned reasl estate worth $40,000, and five children b. New Jersey: Kendeston, 6; Russel G., 4; Mary A. B. S., 2; Anna M., 1; and James N. C., 1/12. Two servants, Fanny Johnson, 18, and Margaret Johnson, 13, lived with the family.

1870 Elizabeth Ward 7, Union, New Jersey

In 1870, James D. Brewster, a 45 year old ship broker b. Massachusetts, lived with "Diamcash" Deborah G., 37 b. Pennsylvania, and nine children b. New Jersey: Kenderton, 16; Mary A.D.S., 12; Annie M., 11; Janey, 10; Martin S., 9; Bessie, 6; Cadwalader, 5; Amelia, 3; and Louis, 1.^[2]

1880 Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey

In 1880, James D. Brewster, a 54 year old broker b. Massachusetts, was living at 132 West Jersey Street with his wife Debora G., 47 b. Pennsylvania, and twelve children b. New Jersey: son Kenderton L., 25; Mary, 22; Annie, 21; James, 20; Martin, 18; Bessie,16; Cadwalder, 14; Amy, 13; Lewis, 10; Julia, 7; Sidney, 5; and Sally, 1. James Sr.'s parents were born in Massachusetts, while Debora's father was born in Maryland and her mother in Pennsylvania.^[3]

1900 US Federal Census Annapolis Ward 1, Anne Arundel, Maryland

In 1900, Anne M. B. Halsey, 37, was living as a boarder with the Buchanan family. Living with her were son William F. Halsey, 16; and daughter Deborah G. B. Halsey, 13. The three Halseys were born in New Jersey. Ann's parents were both born in New Jersey. Ann has been married for 18 years and has had two children.^[4]

1910 US Federal Census Precinct 3, Washington, District of Columbia

In 1910, William F. Halsey, US Navy retired, 57 b. New York, lived with his wife Anne M. B., 51, b. New Jersey; daughter Deborah H., 23 b. New Jersey; and granddaughter Deborah Y. Turnbull, 0-[4/12] b. District of Columbia. William and Anne have been married for 29 years, and Anne has had two children, both of whom are living. Deborah has been married for two years and has had one children. William's parents were born in New York, while Anne's father was born in Massachusetts and her mother in New Jersey.^[5]

1920 US Federal Census Washington, Washington, District of Columbia

In 1920, William F. Halsey, 66 b. New Jersey, lived with his wife Anne M., 60 b. New Jersey. William's father was born in New York and his mother in Pennsylvania, while Anne's father was born in Massachusetts and her mother in Pennsylvania.^[6]

1930 US Federal Census Washington, Washington, District of Columbia

In 1930, Anne M. B. Halsey, a 71 year old widow b. New Jersey, lived at the Marlboro Apartments. Her father was born in Massachusetts and her mother in Pennsylvania.^[7]

1940 US Federal Census

In 1940, Anne M. Halsey, an 81 year old widow b. New Jersey, lived at the Marlborough Apts., 13th Street Northwest.^[8]

Passport Application

On May 23, 1923, Anne M. B. Halsey, widow of Capt. William F. Halsey, deceased b. New York, and mother of Cmdr. Wm. F. Halsey, U.S.N., Naval Attache, American Embassy, Berlin, Germany, applied for a passport so she could visit her son. Anne gave her full name as Anne Masters Brewster Halsey and said she was born in Orange, New Jersey, on February 17, 1859.^[9]

Death and Burial

According to her U.S. National Cemetery Interment Control Form, Anne died on May 25, 1947, and was buried on the 26th. ^[10] Anne Halsey in buried with her husband at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington, Virginia, USA; Plot: Sec: 2, Site: 1186.^[11] See a picture of her gravestone at Find A Grave.

Sources

1. ↑ "United States Census, 1860," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MFHV-R99 : accessed 23 Jul 2014), James D Brewster, The 3 Ward Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, United States; citing "1860 U.S. Federal Census - Population," Fold3.com; p. 291, household ID 2364, NARA microfilm publication M653; FHL microfilm 803710.
2. ↑ 1870 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. Original data: 1870 U.S. census, population schedules. NARA microfilm publication M593, 1,761 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d. Year: 1870; Census Place: Elizabeth Ward 7, Union, New Jersey; Roll: M593_890; Page: 545A; Image: 491; Family History Library Film: 552389.
3. ↑ 1880 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. 1880 U.S. Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject to the limited use license and other terms and conditions applicable to this site. Original data: Tenth Census of the United States, 1880. (NARA microfilm publication T9, 1,454 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C. Year: 1880; Census Place: Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey; Roll: 800; Family History Film: 1254800; Page: 292B; Enumeration District: 175; Image: 0600.
4. ↑ Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls. Year: 1900; Census Place: Annapolis Ward 1, Anne Arundel, Maryland; Roll: 605; Page: 33A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1240605.
5. ↑ 1910 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006. Original data: Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910 (NARA microfilm publication T624, 1,178 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C. Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 3, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T624_150; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1374163.
6. ↑ 1920 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. Original data: Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920. (NARA microfilm publication T625, 2076 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C. Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T625_206; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 62; Image: 673.
7. ↑ 1930 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls. Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: 294; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0082; Image: 408.0; FHL microfilm: 2340029.
8. ↑ 1940 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls. Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: T627_557; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 1-130A.
9. ↑ U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925 [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007. Original data: Passport Applications, January 2, 1906–March 31, 1925. NARA Microfilm Publication M1490, 2740 rolls. General Records of the Department of State, Record Group 59. National Archives, Washington, D.C. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Special Diplomatic Passport Applications, 1916-1925; Collection Number: ARC Identifier 1150702 / MLR Number A1 537; Box #: 4227; Volume #: 11.
10. ↑ U.S. National Cemetery Interment Control Forms, 1928-1962 [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. Original data: Interment Control Forms, 1928–1962. Interment Control Forms, A1 2110-B. Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774–1985, Record Group 92. The National Archives at College Park, College Park, Maryland.
11. ↑ Find A Grave; Created by: Dan ; Record added: Apr 06, 2010; Find A Grave: Memorial #49196385

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