Harold Haddon Haviland (1889 - 1961)

Born 26 Feb 1889 in Hunting Ridge, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Ancestors

Son of Frank Hadden Haviland and Ina Mae (Caldwell) Haviland

Husband of Agnes Freda (Petzolt) Haviland — married 7 Jun 1911 in Stamford, Connecticut

Descendants

Died 2 Jun 1961 at age 72 in 33 Maplewood Place, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut

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Biography

Harold Haddon Haviland, son of Frank Haddon and Ina Mae (Caldwell) Haviland, born on Hunting Ridge Road, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, 26 February 1889; died at his home on 33 Maplewood Place, Stamford, 2 June 1961, age 72; buried Long Ridge Union Cemetery (Lot 7, Section A, Grave 7), 5 June 1961; member of the Turn-of-River Presbyterian Union Church; tinsmith, master plumber, volunteer fireman; married at St. Luke's Chapel, 714 Pacific Street, Stamford, 7 June 1911, Agnes Freda Petzolt in a double wedding ceremony with Freda's sister Selma Louise Petzolt and John Hakes Freer. [See Timeline for sources.]

In about 1896 Harold's father and family were living in what was called Dantown (Stamford Advocate , New Canaanite) in North Stamford. It is unknown if the family was renting or owning. However, the family soon moved to Vine Road in Stamford as the water company began plans to convert the Dantown area into Laurel Reservoir. This reservoir was completed in 1923. The family photograph of the Frank Haviland family shows their house. This area is now under the reservoir.^[1]

The Haviland Home, Howard, Orville, Clarence, Harold, Ina Mae and Frank H. Haviland (L to R)

According to Harold's wife Freda, she was 17 or 18 years old when she met Harold. That would make Harold about 20 or 21 years old. Freda's sister Selma had a date with an Elmer Knapp. When Elmer came to see Selma, he had Harold with him for a double date. Freda's mother Amelia said that Freda could ride around the block with Harold in his "horse & carriage." Freda said Harold had wanted to get married right away, but her mother Amelia said he had to wait awhile. Eventually, after Harold and Freda were married, they gave their horse Buster away "for Keeps." This was after Harold and Freda bought their first car (a Ford) from Harold's boss (probably A. F. Kerr).^[2]

Harold at home about 1946.

Harold and Freda bought a double lot on Maplewood Place in Stamford about 1924. Harold was in process of building a house there when their son Albert became ill. The doctor recommended that they get out of the “city” and move to the "country". (The Havilands were living with Freda's brother George at 17 Cedar Street at the time). Harold only had started the garage at the time. To expedite matters, they changed plans and made the garage into the house. The expedited schedule came with a cost. Somewhere within the walls of the living room, sits a fishing rod and reel that someone forgot to remove before the wall was finished. Subsequently Harold added a double car garage and a single car garage on the upper lot. The “homestead” eventually included a garden, duck pond, chicken and turkey coop, and a grape arbor. Albert remembers sitting under the arbor during hot summer days and enjoying the shade and coolness. Harold use to make a barrel or two of wine every year from the grapes.^[1]

Harold's World War I draft card^[3] gives his description as tall, medium build, brown eyes and black hair. His World War II draft card^[4] has his description as 6-foot tall, weight of 202 pounds, brown eyes, brown and gray hair, and a light complexion.

Harold lived in an era that was a little different from life today. To add a little perspective consider:

• The 1900 Stamford City Directory included one automobile dealer (Mechaley Brothers at 68 Atlantic Street); one automobile manufacturer (Percy L. Klock at 216 Pacific Street); 22 blacksmiths (including 10 horseshoers); 14 carriage and wagon makers, repairers and dealers; 6 harness makers and dealers; 10 livery, boarding and sales stables; 29 barbers; and 69 saloons.^[5]
• In 1900 the population of Stamford was 18,839.
• 29 Jan 1919. Ratification of The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which banned the manufacture, transportation and sale of intoxicating liquors brought in the period known as the Prohibition. Prohibition ended with the ratification of the 21st Amendment to the Constitution in 1933 which repealed the 18th Amendment. (history.com)
• In 1920 the population of Stamford was 40,067.
• In 1920 the first traffic lights were installed in New York City. (I haven't found when Stamford had its first traffic light.)
• 1921. The earliest radio stations in Connecticut and New York began broadcasting.
• 1930s. The Great Depression.
• January 1937. This is the first month that Social Security taxes were collected.
• 1938 - 1940. The first multi-lane, limited-access roadway in Connecticut, the Merritt Parkway, was also one of the first scenic parkways in the nation. The portion from Greenwich to Norwalk was opened on 29 June 1938. The section from Norwalk to Trumbull was completed in November 1939 and in 1940 was finished to the Housatonic River in Stratford.

In this era of "low-mobility," no television (let alone internet), limited telephone (Harold's home did have a telephone in 1930, probably partly because of his occupation. Harold was an independent tinner or plumber), limited radio, no large box stores or grocery chains, life was a bit different.

So what did people do without television or the internet? Well, they actually socialized in person! Social gatherings were much more prevalent then compared to today. Dinners, celebrations, dances, and card parties were common (Harold's daughter-in-law Betty always said that Harold and Freda loved to play cards^[6]) and many times the local paper would write about the "goings-on" in the various neighborhoods in Stamford. Often families would gather to celebrate a birthday or anniversary, or the neighborhood would have a dinner, picnic, or card party to support the local volunteer fire department (Harold was a charter member of the Turn-of-River Volunteer Fire Department^[1]). Church was not just for worship, but also for fellowship. Men's, women's or young people's associations would sponsor card parties, dances, and social events to benefit the church or a charitable cause.

During World War II, Harold and his wife Freda had both their sons serving in the U.S. Army. Son Harold served in the European Theater and son Albert served in the South Pacific Theater.^[1]

Timeline

1889, Feb 26. Birth of Harold Haddon Haviland on Hunting Ridge Road, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut.^[3]

The Haviland Brothers, Harold on right.

1900, Jun 9. U.S. Federal Census. The Haviland family renting a farm in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Head of household Frank Haviland, age 38, born Mar 1862 Connecticut, married 19 years, farmer; wife Ina M., age 34, born Sept 1865 Connecticut, married 19 years, seamstress; son Orville L., age 17, born Aug 1882 Connecticut, farm laborer; son Howard, age 15, born Aug 1884 Connecticut, farm laborer; son Clarence, age 14, born Sept 1885 Connecticut, at school; son Harold, age 11, born Oct 1888 [?] Connecticut, at school.^[7]

1903, Dec. Wilbur and Orville Wright's first controlled, sustained flight of a powered heavier-than-air aircraft.

1908. The Stamford City Directory has Harold boarding on Weed Hill Avenue in the Springdale neighborhood of Stamford. The directory has Harold's father Frank living in a house in North Stamford. No other Haviland in the directory is listed as living on Weed Hill Avenue.^[5]

1909, Jun. "Harold, son of Frank Haviland, who was found in the field unconscious, having been kicked by a horse in the stomach, is getting along nicely. "^[8]

1909 - 1912. The city directories have Harold's occupation as tinner and boarding in North Stamford. The directories also have his brothers Clarence and Orville boarding in North Stamford and his father Frank's occupation as farmer and living in a house in North Stamford. It is likely the three brothers, father, and mother were all living in the same house. After Harold's marriage in 1911, he and wife Freda were probably also living with the Haviland family.^[5]

1910, Apr 21. U.S. Federal Census. The Haviland family owning a farm on Vine Road, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Head of household Frank H. Haviland, age 47 married 28 years, born New York, farm laborer general farm; wife Ina M., age 44, married 28 years, born Connecticut; son Orville L., age 27, born Connecticut, laborer odd jobs; son Clarence E., age 25, born Connecticut, coachman private family; son Harold, age 21, born Connecticut, tinsmith shop. The Stamford city directories for this year list the Haviland residence as in North Stamford. Vine Road is in the Turn-of-River neighborhood which in the early years would also be considered North Stamford. However, today North Stamford is considered north of the Turn-of-River area.^[9]

1911, Jun 7. Marriage of Harold Haddon Haviland and Agnes Freda Petzolt^[10] at St. Luke's Chapel, 714 Pacific Street, in a double wedding ceremony with Freda's sister Selma Louise Petzolt and John Hakes Freer. The St. Luke's Chapel was the Petzolt's family church and was less than a quarter mile from Freda's parent's home.

1911. During the summer of 1911, a deadly heatwave killed more than 2,000 people in the northeastern United States.

1913. This year's city directory^[5] list Harold's father Frank as a farmer with a house in Turn-of-River, and brother's Clarence and Orville boarding in Turn-of-River. However Harold's listing states his occupation as tinner and boarding in North Stamford. We may assume by this year Harold and wife Freda were renting a home separate from his father's home. This could have been on Cedar Heights Road as Harold's wife Freda remembers renting there after they were married.^[2]

1913, May 3. Birth of Harold and Freda's first child Eleanor May Haviland at Freda's parent's home on 18 Cedar Street, Stamford.^[2] We may assume Freda was staying with her parents for the birth of her daughter.

1913. The 16th Amendment to the Constitution made income tax a permanent part of the United States tax system.

1914 - 1917. The city directories for these years give Harold's occupation as tinner and living in a house in the Turn-of-River neighborhood. They also indicate he had no telephone.^[5]

1914 – 1918. World War I.

1915, Apr 25. Birth of Harold and Freda's second child, Florence Amelia Haviland.

1916, Jan 5. Death of Harold's mother Ina Mae (Caldwell) Haviland.

1916, Sep. "Harold Haviland and family have moved from the Burley house in Cedar Heights road to the home of his father, Frank Haviland, Vine Road."^[11]

1917, Sep 21. Birth of Harold and Freda's third child, Harold Augustus Haviland.

1918, Jun 16. Harold's WW I Draft Card has: Occupation: Teamster 30. Employer: Woodway Country Club.^[3]

Alva B. Haviland, Harold Haddon Haviland, and perhaps Julius Brewer, (L to R), about 1918 at the Kerr Farm.

1918 - 1921. The Stamford city directories indicate Harold as employed by Arthur F. Kerr and living in a house with no telephone on Newfield Avenue.^[5] Arthur Kerr owned a large farm in Stamford.

1919, Jan 2. Death of Harold's father, Frank Haddon Haviland.

1920, Jan 2. U.S. Federal Census. The Haviland family renting a farm on Newfield Road, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Head of household Harold Haviland, age 30, born Connecticut, superintendent farm; wife Freda, age 27, born Connecticut; daughter Elinor, age 6, born Connecticut; daughter Florence, age 4-3/12, born Connecticut; son Harold, age 2-2/12, born Connecticut.^[12]

1922, Jan 9. Birth of Harold and Freda's fourth child, Albert Alvah Haviland at Freda's brother's home on 17 Cedar Street, Stamford.

1922 - 1923. Harold's occupation is listed as tinner and he is living at 17 Cedar Street with his brother-in-law George Petzolt. Neither George nor Harold had a telephone at this time.^[5]

1924, Aug 19. Birth of Harold and Freda's fifth child, Doris Evelyn Haviland.

1925. Harold is listed as a tinner and living on [33] Maplewood Place, Stamford. At this time there was no telephone in the household. Harold lived here until his death in 1961.^[5]

1930, Feb 26. [Harold] Haviland of Maplewood Place was surprised on Wednesday evening on returning home from a show to find a large gathering of friends at his home in honor of his birthday anniversary. Pinochle was enjoyed during the evening, after which supper was served and a birthday cake cut. Miss Eleanor Haviland was winner of the ladies' pinochle prize and John Freer, the men's prize. Among the guests were: Miss Florence Haviland, Miss Dorothy Freer, Miss Eleanor Haviland, Miss Anna Mallory, Mrs. Russell Barlow, Chester Caldwell, Harold Haviland, jr., Arthur Avery, Paul Thibodeau, Charles Avery, jr., Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kanzler, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Avery, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Mallory, Mr. and Mrs. John Freer and Mrs. Harold Haviland. The party broke up at a late hour, all wishing Mr. Haviland many happy returns of the day."^[13]

1930, Apr 15. U.S. Federal Census. The Haviland family owning a $1,950 house on Maplewood Place, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut with a radio set. Head of household Harold Haviland, age 41, plumber house; wife Freda, age 37, seamstress underwear factory; daughter Eleanor, age 16; daughter Florence, age 14; son Harold, age 12; son Albert, age 8; daughter Doris, age 5-7/12. All born in Connecticut.^[14] The 1930 Stamford city directory^[5] list Harold as having a telephone at his residence. Perhaps a requirement for a self-employed plumber.

1931, Feb 27. "A most successful card party under the auspices of the Men's Brotherhood and Ladies' Aid Society was held on Friday evening. Among the prize winners were, . . . Charles Avery . . . Miss Anna Mallory . . . Mrs. B. Nelson, Harold Haviland . . ."^[15]

1931, Jun 6. "A surprise anniversary party was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Harold Haviland and Mr. and Mrs. J. Freer on Saturday evening, the occasion being their twentieth wedding anniversary. Both couples were presented with gifts. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. M. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. C. Avery, Mrs. A. Mallory, Mrs. G. Petzolt, Mr. and Mrs. A. Kanzler, the Misses Selma Petzolt, Eleanor Haviland, Muriel Anderson, Frances Delaney, Louise Freer, Doris Haviland, the Masters Arthur Avery, Charles Avery, jr., George Petzolt, Harold Haviland, jr., Albert Haviland, James Mallory, Alfred Freer, Edwin Hotchkiss, Jean Polonicci. Mrs. H. Haviland and Mrs. J. Freer, sisters, were married June 7, 1911, at a double wedding ceremony."^[16]

Harold Haviland (left) and Joe McKean, about 1931 on their Canada trip.

1932, Feb 26. "Mrs. Harold Haviland entertained at a birthday surprise party for her husband on Feb. 26. Cards were enjoyed during the evening, after which a supper was served. Among the guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McKeon, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Barlow, Mr. and Mrs. John Freer, Mrs. H. J. Mallory, Miss May McKeon, Miss Eleanor Haviland, Miss Florence Haviland, Charles Avery, jr. and Edwin Hotchkiss. Prize winners were Mrs. John Freer and Charles Avery, jr. Mr. Haviland received many gifts with the best wishes of his many friends."^[18]

1932, Apr 28. "A pleasant evening was enjoyed by members and friends of Turn-of-River Fire Department at the North Stamford Community House last Thursday evening, when a card party for the benefit of the first aid division was held. $165 was cleared on the affair which will purchase an inhalator, to be used by the first aid division. Pinochle and bridge were enjoyed during the evening. Prize winners were, Mrs. Ingram, five dollar gold piece; . . . Other prize winners were, . . . Mrs. J. Freer . . . Harold Haviland . . . J. Freer . . . The inhalator to be purchased by the proceeds of this affair is approved by the American Gas Association for use in resuscitation. It is being successfully used for treating victims of carbon monoxide poisoning or asphyxia, resulting from exposure to other harmful gases, fumes or smoke, as well as victims of suspended respiration due to electric shocks or drowning. Those in charge of the affair are deeply grateful to all who so loyally cooperated in helping to make it a success."^[19]

1932, May 18. "Last night's card party at the Belltown fire house under the auspices of the Belltown Athletic Association was a success. Close to 125 persons attended and played pinochle, bridge and bingo. Dancing was enjoyed. Refreshments were served. The prize winners in pinochle were : . . . Joseph McKeon . . . J. Freer . . . Mrs. Joseph McKeon . . . Prize winners at bridge were: . . . Other who attended included; . . . Mrs. J. Freer . . . Mrs. Haviland . . . Mrs. Morrell . . . Charles Avery . . . Harold Haviland . . . May McKeon . . ."^[20]

1932, Jun 17. "Mr. and Mrs. Harold Haviland entertained on Friday evening, June 17, at a surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McKeon. The home was decorated with flowers and a most enjoyable evening was had. Cards and other games were in order and the prize winners were Mrs. Russell Barlow and Charles Avery. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kanzler, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Barlow, Mr. and Mrs. John Freer, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Avery, sr., Mrs. Anna Mallory, Miss May McKeon, Miss Eleanor Haviland, Miss Veana Solberg, Miss Anna Mallory, Charles Avery, jr., Edwin Hotchkiss, Arthur Avery, Harold Haviland, jr., and the guests of honor, Mr. and Mrs. McKeon were presented with a handsome gift from their friends."^[21]

1932', Jun. "Master plumber bonds of Harold H. Haviland and Joseph H. Murphy were received and placed on file."^[22]

1932, Aug 29. "The Ladies' Aid Society held an enjoyable card party in the Community Hall last evening. After the card games refreshments were served and prizes awarded the winners, who were Mrs. D. Blackman, H. W. Selleck, Harold Haviland, Fletcher Schofield, Mrs. B. Nelson, . . . "^[23]

1932, Aug. "Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McKeon and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Haviland are enjoying a vacation in Canada."^[24]

1932, Sep 3. "Mr. and Mrs. Harold Haviland and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McKeon and family and Charles Avery, jr., enjoyed the week-end at Squantz Pond [New Fairfield]. On Sunday other guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. Kanzler and son Alfred and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Avery, sr."^[25]

1932, Sep 10. "A farewell party was given on Saturday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hotchkiss at the home of Mrs. Hotchkiss' parents [Harold and Freda Haviland] on Maplewood Place. Cards were enjoyed during the evening, after which Mr. and Mrs. Hotchkiss were presented with many gifts. Guests included Mrs. Arthur Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McKeon, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Barlow, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Avery, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sabato, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kanzler, Mrs. Anna Mallory, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Gardner, Miss Selma Petzolt, Miss May McKeon, Miss Florence Haviland, Mrs George Petzolt, sr., Harry McKeon, Harold Haviland, Arthur Avery, Harold Haviland, jr., George Petzolt, jr., Charles King, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Haviland and Mrs. Anna Mallory. Prize winners for cards were Mrs. George Petzolt, Mrs. Mallory, J. McKeon and Stanley Gardner. Mr. and Mrs. Hotchkiss have moved to South Norwalk."^[26]

1932, Dec 8. "One of the most successful recent card parties was held by the Ladies' Aid Society last Thursday evening in the Community Hall. Bridge and pinochle were enjoyed after which refreshments were served. The prize winners were . . . Mrs. William Arnow, . . . Miss Gladys Caldwell, . . . Mrs. H. Mallory, . . . Mrs. J. McKeon, Mrs. C. Caldwell, . . . Harold Haviland."^[27]

1933, Aug 11. "The Turn-of-River fire department answered a call on Sunday evening when a plane crashed in the woods on the B. B. Horton estate on Long Ridge Road. Practically every member of the department and other residents assisted in the search for the plane and pilot. The plane was located about twenty minutes after the crash. The body of Capt. Harmon, the pilot, was found an hour and a half later by a searching party consisting of Harold Haviland, James Bottomly, William Arnow, Harry McKeon, Herbert Hamilton, Herbert Unnever, Scicli and Melvin Quinn. An army truck on Monday, cleared away the wreckage. An Army plane landed safely on Monday in the open lot next to the woods, where the plane had crashed."^[28]

1934, Dec 19. "The newly organized Men's Club of Union Church met, last evening with about 25 members and perfected plans for a bingo party on Friday evening, Dec. 28, in the church hall. The officers of this club are: President, Charles Devens; vice president Phillip Hoffman; secretary, Harry Purdy; treasurer, Alfred Freer; social committee, Harold Haviland, sr., Carl Swanson, John Freer, Arthur Avery; sick and welfare committee, Bernard Nelson, Charles Avery, sr., Harold Haviland, jr."^[29]

1934, Dec 28. "Turn-of-River Club To Give Bingo Party, Tomorrow Evening ---- Friday evening at 8, the Men's Club of Union Church, Turn-of-River, will hold a bingo party in Community Hall. The Men's Club has recently organized, and this is the first of a series of entertainments which will be offered throughout the Winter. The regular meetings of the club will be on the first and third Wednesdays of every month. The officers are: President, Stewart Owen; vice president, Philip Hofman; secretary, Harry M. Purdy; treasurer, Alfred Freer; social committee, Harold Haviland, Carl Swanson, John H. Freer and Arthur Avery."^[30]

1935, Jan 25. "Tomorrow evening at 8, the Men's Club of Union Church, Turn-of-River, will hold a card party in the Community Hall. Both bridge and pinochle games will be played, and prizes will be awarded. Refreshments will be served. The proceeds will go toward the organ fund of Union Church. The social committee, of which Carl Swanson is chairman is in charge of the affair. Others on that committee are Harold Haviland, John Freer and Arthur Avery."^[31]

1936, Apr 16. "On Thursday evening the Men's Club of Union Church held a successful card party in the church hall. The prize-winners were Mrs. Joseph McKeon, Frank Kirschenheiter, Joseph T. McKeoin, . . . Charles Caldwell . . . Mrs. Harold Haviland, Mrs. Harold Jenkins, Harold Haviland, Mrs. Crossett. Others who attended the party were, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Freer, Bernard S. Nelson, . . . Mrs. C. Caldwell, . . . Miss Mildred Nelson, . . ."^[32]

Postcard with writing on reverse in Freda's handwriting: "Taken at Coney Island June 7, 1936 We were married 25 yrs." Freda and Harold Haviland, John and Selma Freer (L to R)..

1936, Jun 7. Harold and Freda Haviland celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at Coney Island with Selma and John Freer.^[2]

1937, Feb 9. "Flood Benefit at Willard School. Card Party, Next Tuesday, to Aid Red Cross--Many Reservations. Several tables have already been reserved for the benefit card party to be held in Willard School, Tuesday evening, the proceeds to go to the Red Cross flood relief fund. Among those having subscribed for tables are Mr. and Mrs. C. Caldwell, . . . Mr. and Mrs. James McKeon, . . . Mr. and Mrs. Harold Haviland, . . . Anyone wishing to reserve tables may call Mrs. G. W. Black, 3-2509. Donations of prizes will be welcomed. There are no expenses attached to the affair so that the proceeds may go to the Red Cross 100 per cent. Card games will start, at 8. Those reserving tables are expected to bring tables and cards. . . ."^[33]

1937, Aug 16. "Mr. and Mrs. Harold Haviland entertained on Thursday evening at their home on Maplewood Pl. for their daughter, Doris, who was 13 years old. Games and dancing were enjoyed by the young folks who included Thelma Taylor, Anna May Haviland, Agnes Seipp, Muriel Taylor, Emma Slawson, Mary O'Connell, Doris Haviland, David Ash, Mickey Kirschenhelter, Joseph Ray, Harold Petzolt, Guy Arnow, Lester Britto, George Barlow and Albert Haviland."^[34]

1938, May 12. "At the card party, Thursday evening, given by the choir girls, the prize winners were Mrs. E. Foster, Mrs. G. Caldwell, C. M. Caldwell, Willard Swanson, Harold Haviland, Mr. Hughes, Harold Jenkins, Mrs. H. Haviland, . . ."^[35]

1939, Feb 10. "Many reservations have been made for the first card party to be held by the Turn-of-River Fire Department, Friday evening. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments served. The fire department, to properly function and be an asset to the community, should have the wholehearted support of all those within its territory. The department's revenue is derived partly from the town of Stamford and donations from private citizens. Weekly dances are held during the Summer and an annual ball and a Thanksgiving party are all held for financial aid. A considerable sum has been raised by the annual carnival. However, at present, this source of income is uncertain. The fire house is a modern building, and through the continuous efforts of its personnel it will be kept modern. The chief and his staff of fire-fighting officers are continually drilling themselves as well as drilling the rookies for better results. A new truck was recently purchased, to further equip the department for any emergency. Subscribers include . . . Mr. and Mrs. James McKeon, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Unnever . . . Fletcher Schofield is chairman of the affair. He is being assisted by Harold Haviland, Joseph McKeon and William Bartscht."^[36]

1939, Jun 19. "A turkey dinner was served at the Turn-of-River Fire House, Monday evening, in honor of the retiring officers. Present were Chief Fred Smith, Long Ridge; Jack O'Brien, Springdale; Chief Hearing, Glenbrook; Paul Pavia and Dr. Thaddeus Hyatt, selectman; Harry McKeon, president of the Turn-of-River Fire Co.; William Arnow, . . . Joseph McKeon, Harold Haviland, sr., Harold Haviland, jr., Otto Delcke."^[37]

1939, Oct 27. "CARD PARTY. At the Ladies Aid Society card party, Friday evening, prize winners were . . . Mrs. John Freer, . . . Mrs. Harold Haviland, Mrs. M. Johnson, Harold Haviland . . ."^[38]

1939 – 1945. World War II. Out of a Stamford population of about 60,000 people, about 10,000 served in uniform. That number does not include those in civil defense positions, factories or other supporting roles. Both of Harold's sons served in the Army during the war.

1940, Mar. "Prize winners at the recent card party given by the Ladies' Aid Society were Mrs. A. Mallory, . . . Mrs. C. Caldwell . . . Mrs. H. Haviland, Mrs. Freer . . . and H. Haviland."^[39]

1940, Apr 5. "A card party was held in the church hall, Friday evening, under the sponsorship of the men in Union Church. The proceeds went to the church building fund. Prize winners in card games were . . . O. Haviland, . . . H. Haviland . . . Mrs. Charles Caldwell . . . Others included . . . Robert Arnow . . . Mrs. F. Haviland, John Freer, Mrs. Robert Arnow . . . Anna Mallory . . . Mrs. O. Haviland, . . . Louise Freer, H. Haviland, Mrs. C. Avery . . . Bernard Nelson . . . Mrs. H. Haviland . . ."^[40]

1940, Apr 11. U.S. Federal Census. The Haviland family owning a $4,500 house on Maplewood Place. Head of household Harold Haviland, age 51, plumber own account, highest school grade completed 6th grade; wife Freda, age 48, 6th grade; son Harold A., age 22, 8th grade, machinist lock factory; son Albert, age 18, high school 3d year; daughter Florence, age 25, high school 4th year, forelady chemical manufacturing; daughter Doris, age 15, high school 1st year.^[41]

1940, Jun 13. "A buffet supper for the benefit of Union Church will be sponsored by the Ladies' Aid Society in the church hall on the evening of Thursday, June 13. Supper will be served from 5:30 to 7:30. Fletcher Schofield, Harold Haviland, Jarvis Shute, Dave Blackman and members of the Ladies' Aid Society are in charge of tickets."^[42]

1940, Aug 2. "A successful card party was held in the church hall, Friday evening, by members of Mrs. Charles Avery's card club. Prizes were won by . . . Mrs. Joseph McKeon, . . . Mrs. James McKeon . . . Mrs. Mary Wood . . . Mrs. Lockwood . . . Mrs. Robert Arnow . . . Others present were . . . Bernard Nelson . . . Louise Freer, Harold Haviland . . . Mrs. Marcus Wood . . . J. H. Freer . . . Mrs. A. Mallory, Miss Dorothy Nelson . . . Mrs. Charles Caldwell, Mrs. O. Haviland . . . Mrs. Joseph McKeon . . . Orville Haviland . . ."^[43]

1940, Dec 12. "The card party Thursday evening of the Union Church Sunday School was a financial success. Prize winners were . . . Nora Haviland . . . Howard Haviland. Other winners were . . . Harold Haviland . . . Mrs. Harold Haviland, Mrs. C. Caldwell . . ."^[44]

Christmas at the Havilands, 33 Maplewood Place, 1945. New television set bought by Albert and Harold.

1945, Dec 25. Arrival of the first television set in the Haviland household. Sons Harold and Albert bought a television for the home.^[1]

1950, May 10. Turn-of-River Fire Department banquet at Chimney Corners, Stamford. Attendees included Harold Haviland and sons Harold and Albert.^[1]

Turn of River Fire Department Banquet at Chimney Corner. Harold H. Haviland in far seated row, 2d from right in dark jacket and lighter vest. Al Haviland 2d seated row facing camera, 3d from left in light jacket and dark tie. Also attended Harold A. Haviland.

1951, Jun 7. Harold and Freda's 40th wedding anniversary dinner with their five children at the Holiday Inn in Darien, Connecticut.^[1]

40th Wedding Anniversary Freda and Harold Haddon Haviland (seated), and their children, Doris DeRosa, Harold Haviland, Eleanor Hotchkiss, Albert Haviland, and Florence Arnow.

1958, Jan 2. The Connecticut Turnpike (U.S. 95) opened.

1960. The population of Stamford was 92,713.

Gram and Grandpa at home, about 1961.

1961, Jun 2. Death of Harold Haddon Haviland at his home on 33 Maplewood Place, Stamford.^{[1][5][45][46][47][48]}

1961, Jun 5. Burial of Harold at Long Ridge Union Cemetery (Lot 7, Section A, Grave 7), Stamford. Harold was buried in the Frank Haddon Haviland plots which also included the graves of his parents Frank and Ina Mae (Caldwell) Haviland, his grandmother Harriet (Lockwood) Caldwell, his aunt Edith Caldwell, brother Orville Lester Haviland with his infant child, and eventually his wife Freda.^[46][48][49]

Grandpa's Gravestone

Harold Haviland of 33 Maplewood Place died at his home today. Born in Stamford Feb. 26, 1889, the son of Frank and Ina M. Caldwell Haviland, he was a life resident of the city. Mr. Haviland was a master plumber, self-employed.
He was a member of the Turn-of-River Presbyterian Church and a charter member of the Turn-of-River Volunteer Fire Dept.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Freda Petzolt Haviland; three daughters, Mrs. Edwin Hotchkiss and Mrs. Robert Arnow Jr., both of Stamford, and Mrs. Benjamin Miller of Fairfield; two sons, Harold A. Haviland of Pittsford, Vt. and Albert A. Haviland of Stamford; one brother, 12 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are being made by the Bouton and Reynolds Funeral Home, 543 Bedford St.^[50]

Funeral services for Harold Haviland, who died at his home, 33 Maplewood Place, Friday, will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the Turn-of-River Presbyterian Church. The Rev. William Thomas,, pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in the Long Ridge Union Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Bouton and Reynolds Funeral Home, 543 Bedford St. on Saturday and Sunday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.^[51]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7} Haviland, Albert Alvah.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3} Haviland (Petzolt), Agnes Freda.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2} U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards
4. ↑ U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9} U.S. City Directories, Stamford, CT
6. ↑ Kelley (Haviland), Lorie.
7. ↑ 1900 Census.
8. ↑ The Daily Advocate, 24 Jun 1909, p 42, ON NO. STAMFORD AVE.
9. ↑ 1910 Census.
10. ↑ Stamford Office of Vital Statistics,Certificate of Marriage, Harold H. Haviland and Freda A. Petzolt.
11. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 14 Sep 1916, p 10, TURN-OF-RIVER.
12. ↑ 1920 Census.
13. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 27 Feb 1930, p 21, Turn of River.
14. ↑ 1930 Census.
15. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 6 Mar 1931, p 24, Turn of River.
16. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 8 June 1931, page 15, Double Anniversary Surprise Party; and 11 June 1931, p 25, Turn of River. [Typos in original corrected.]
17. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 6 Aug 1931, p 17, Turn of River.
18. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 3 Mar 1932, p 18, Turn of River.
19. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 5 May 1932, p 19, Turn of River.
20. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 19 May 1932, p 21, Belltown.
21. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 23 Jun 1932, p 18, Turn of River. [Typos corrected from original.]
22. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 14 Jun 1932, p 8, Common Council Rejects Bid for Old Fire House.
23. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 30 Aug 1932, p 20, Turn of River.
24. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 11 Aug 1932, p 12, Turn of River.
25. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 8 Sep 1932, p 17, Suburban News, Turn of River. [Typos in original corrected.]
26. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 14 Sep 1932, p 23, Turn of River.
27. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 15 Dec 1932, p 20, Turn of River.
28. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 31 Aug 1933, p 17, Turn of River.
29. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 20 Dec 1934, p 18, Turn-of-River. [typo corrected from original]
30. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 27 Dec 1934, p 15, Turn-of-River Club To Give Bingo Party, Tomorrow Evening.
31. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 24 Jan 1935, p 19, col 2, Union Men's Club.
32. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 18 Apr 1936, p 7, Turn-of-River.
33. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 4 Feb 1937, p 22, Turn-of-River, Flood Benefit at Willard School.
34. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 21 August 1937, page 7, TURN-OF-RIVER.
35. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 16 May 1938, p 9, Turn-of-River.
36. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 8 Feb 1939, p 14, Turn-of-River.
37. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 21 Jun 1939, p 9, Turn-of-River Fire Co. Dinner.
38. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 2 Nov 1939, p 24, Turn-of-River.
39. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 14 Mar 1940, p 22, Turn-of-River.
40. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 9 Apr 1940, p 8, Turn-of-River. [typo corrected from original]
41. ↑ 1940 Census.
42. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 1 Jun 1940, p 8, Turn-of-River.
43. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 6 Aug 1940, p 9, Turn-of-River.
44. ↑ Stamford Advocate, 14 Dec 1940, p 7, Turn-of-River.
45. ↑ Connecticut Death Index
46. ↑ ^{46.0 46.1} Find A Grave.
47. ↑ Long Ridge Union Cemetery
48. ↑ ^{48.0 48.1} Stamford Office of Vital Statistics, Medical Certificate of Death for Harold H. Haviland.
49. ↑ Long Ridge Union Cemetery Association.
50. ↑ Stamford Advocate, Friday, 2 Jun 1961, p 6, Obituaries, Harold Haviland.
51. ↑ Stamford Advocate, Saturday, 3 Jun 1961, p 6, Obituaries, Harold Haviland.

• 1900 United States Federal Census Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut; Roll: 134; Page: 12A, House No. 242, Family No. 262, Lines 34-39; Enumeration District: 0097; FHL microfilm: 1240134.

• 1910 United States Federal Census Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut; Roll: T624_127; Page: 4B, Visited No 84, Family No. 89, Lines 68-72; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1374140.

• 1920 United States Federal Census Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut; Roll: T625_178; Page: 1A, House No. Farm, Dwelling No. 8, Visited No. 8, Lines 36-40; Enumeration District: 157.

• 1930 United States Federal Census Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut; Roll: 260; Page: 7B, Dwelling No. 174, Family No. 176, Lines 73-79; Enumeration District: 0207; FHL microfilm: 2339995.

• 1940 United States Federal Census Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut; Roll: T627_500; Page: 6B, Visited No. 134, Lines 72-77; Enumeration District: 1-193.

• Connecticut Death Index 1949-2001" Harold H. Haviland, State File # 11542.

• The Daily Advocate. Stamford, CT: Gillespie Bros., Inc. [Copies of the Stamford Advocate are at the Ferguson Library in Stamford. Some copies also available on the website Genealogybank.com (pay site with free trial).]

• Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com). Find A Grave: Memorial #20689997.

• Haviland, Albert Alvah, Personal Recollection as told to Robert Alan Haviland in person, various times.

• Haviland (Petzolt), Agnes Freda, Personal Recollection as told to Robert Alan Haviland in person, 28 Jul 1978.

• Kelley (Haviland), Lorie, Personal Recollection as told to Robert Alan Haviland, various times.

• Long Ridge Union Cemetery (Stamford, Connecticut, USA). Harold H. Haviland's headstone. Personally photographed by Robert Alan Haviland, about 1973 and 7 Oct 2011.

• Long Ridge Union Cemetery Association (Stamford, CT, USA). Frank Haviland File Card. Personally photographed, with permission, by Robert Alan Haviland, 18 Mar 2014.

• Stamford Advocate. Stamford, CT: Gillespie Bros., Inc. [Copies of the Stamford Advocate are at the Ferguson Library in Stamford. Some copies also available on the website Genealogybank.com (pay site with free trial).]

• Stamford Office of Vital Statistics. Stamford, CT: City and Town Clerk's Office, Certificate of Marriage, Harold H. Haviland and Freda A. Petzolt, 7 Jun 1911, Town of Stamford, No 2797, Reference to Book 17, page 19 of the Record of Births, Marriages and Deaths of said City of Stamford.

• Stamford Office of Vital Statistics. Stamford, CT: City and Town Clerk's Office, Medical Certificate of Death for Harold H. Haviland, 2 Jun 1961, No. 22381 (and No. 432)."

• U.S. City Directories Stamford, CT Directories (1900; 1908, p 165; 1909, p 166; 1910, p 172; 1911, pp 175-176; 1912, p 175; 1913, p 178; 1914, pp 179, 500; 1915, pp 183, 505; 1916, pp 203, 558; 1917, p 196; 1918, pp 176, 500; 1919, pp 207; 1921, pp 207, 572; 1922, pp 221, 475; 1923, pp 240, 542; 1925, pp 279, 717; 1926, pp 288, 745; 1927, pp 310, 779; 1929, p 328; 1930, pp 331, 807; 1933, p 251; 1935, p 246; 1936, pp 265, 652; 1937, pp 377, 774; 1938, pp 126, 360, 771; 1940, pp 136, 382, 821; 1942, pp 155, 417, 887; 1944, pp 151; 1947, pp 223, 522; 1948, p 235; 1949, pp 222, 530, 1057; 1950, pp 232, 530, 62; 1951, pp 226, 528; 1952, pp 228, 567; 1953, pp 228, 567; 1955, pp 222, 580, 72; 1956, pp 208, 575, 1206; 1957, pp 206, 575; 1958, pp 185, 542, 1174; 1960, pp 184, 567, 1245; 1961, pp 168, 552, 1225; 1962, pp 168, 525, 1157;).

• U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, database online, Harold H. Haviland, SSN: 041285842, Ancestry.com.

• U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (National Archives Microfilm publication M1509), Registration State: Connecticut; Registration County: Fairfield; Roll: 1561928, No. 4225.

• U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 (4th Draft), The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Connecticut; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1962.

DNA

• DNA:Paternal relationship is confirmed through Y-chromosome DNA testing. Robert Alan Haviland and James de Havilland match on 103 out of 111 markers (see Ysearch IDs J567A and 2CDQ6) thereby confirming their direct paternal lines back to their MRCA Thomas de Havilland. See [The Haviland - de Havilland YDNA Project.

• DNA:Paternal relationship is confirmed through Y-chromosome DNA testing. Robert Alan Haviland and Richard H. Haviland match on 42 out of 43 markers (see Ysearch IDs J567A and 65753) thereby confirming their direct paternal lines back to their MRCA William Haviland. See [The Haviland - de Havilland YDNA Project.

• DNA:Paternal relationship is confirmed through Y-chromosome DNA testing. Robert Alan Haviland and Dr. William A. Haviland match on 40 out of 43 markers (see Ysearch IDs J567A and n/a) thereby confirming their direct paternal lines back to their MRCA Christopher de Havilland. See [The Haviland - de Havilland YDNA Project.

• DNA:Paternal relationship is confirmed through Y-chromosome DNA testing. Robert Alan Haviland and Paul Eugene Heavilin match on 105 out of 111 markers (see Ysearch IDs J567A and 7QB2V) thereby confirming their direct paternal lines back to their MRCA William Haviland. See [The Haviland - de Havilland YDNA Project.

• DNA:Paternal relationship is confirmed through Y-chromosome DNA testing. Robert Alan Haviland and Christopher Sirmons Haviland match on 102 out of 111 markers (see Ysearch IDs J567A and C3NMG) thereby confirming their direct paternal lines back to their MRCA William Haviland. See [The Haviland - de Havilland YDNA Project.