Tilley Pearsall Genealogy Database

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Martha A. Bloomer

F, #1701, b. 1842

Parents

FatherJames Bloomer (b. 1803, d. after 1870)
MotherMary J.

Biography

ChildParent1,1
Birth1842Martha A. Bloomer was born in 1842 in New York.1
Last Edited22 December 2016

Citations

  1. [S85] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.

Irene Bloomer

F, #1702, b. 1852

Parents

FatherJames Bloomer (b. 1803, d. after 1870)
MotherMary J.

Biography

ChildParent1,1
Birth1852Irene Bloomer was born in 1852 in New York.1
Last Edited22 December 2016

Citations

  1. [S85] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.

Hattie Bloomer

F, #1703, b. 1854

Parents

FatherJames Bloomer (b. 1803, d. after 1870)
MotherMary J.

Biography

ChildParent1,1
Birth1854Hattie Bloomer was born in 1854 in New York.1
Last Edited22 December 2016

Citations

  1. [S85] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.

Moses Elmore

M, #1704, b. between 1833 and 1840, d. after 1910

Family: Nancy (b. 1838)

Biography

Birthbetween 1833 and 1840Moses Elmore was born between 1833 and 1840 in New York.1
Marriageafter 1863He and Nancy were married after 18631
Deathafter 1910He died after 1910 in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut,1
Last Edited22 December 2016

Citations

  1. [S83] , 1880 Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.

Nancy

F, #1706, b. 1838

Family 1: Mr. Finch (d. about 1860)

DaughterMary E. Finch+ (b. 1863, d. 21 June 1960)

Family 2: Moses Elmore (b. between 1833 and 1840, d. after 1910)

Biography

MarriageMr. Finch and Nancy were married, date unknown1
Birth1838She was born in 1838 in New York.2
Marriageafter 1863Moses Elmore and she were married after 18632
Last Edited22 December 2016

Citations

  1. [S171] Obituary, Greenwich Time, Greenwich, Connecticut, Obituary of Fred E. Holly, 8 July 1959., Obituary of Fred E. Holly, 8 July 1959.
  2. [S83] , 1880 Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.

Catherine

F, #1707, b. December 1862

Family: Peter Mead (b. July 1861)

SonCarl Frederick (b. February 1882)
SonTheodore F Mead (b. December 1886)
SonWilliam L. Mead (b. February 1890)
SonWalter B. Mead (b. December 1897)
DaughterMabel M. Mead (b. 5 June 1901, d. 17 May 1993)
DaughterCatherine Mead (b. 1908, d. 2 July 1991)

Biography

BirthDecember 1862Catherine was born in December 1862 in New Jersey.1
Marriage1886Peter Mead and she were married in 1886 in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut,1
Last Edited22 December 2016

Citations

  1. [S81] , 1900 Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.

Theodore F Mead

M, #1708, b. December 1886

Parents

FatherPeter Mead (b. July 1861)
MotherCatherine (b. December 1862)

Biography

ChildParent1,1
BirthDecember 1886Theodore F Mead was born in December 1886 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut.1
Last Edited22 December 2016

Citations

  1. [S81] , 1900 Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.

William L. Mead

M, #1709, b. February 1890

Parents

FatherPeter Mead (b. July 1861)
MotherCatherine (b. December 1862)

Biography

ChildParent1,1
BirthFebruary 1890William L. Mead was born in February 1890 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut.1
Last Edited22 December 2016

Citations

  1. [S81] , 1900 Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.

Walter B. Mead

M, #1710, b. December 1897

Parents

FatherPeter Mead (b. July 1861)
MotherCatherine (b. December 1862)

Family: Agnes (b. 1898)

Biography

ChildParent1,1
BirthDecember 1897Walter B. Mead was born in December 1897.1
Marriage1919He and Agnes were married in 19192
Census15 January 1920He appeared in the census 15 January 1920 at 109 Grace Church St., Port Chester, in Rye, Westchester County, New York. Walter is listed as: Head, renter, age 22, shipping clerk, bolt and nut company, probably Russell, Birdsall and Ward. Wife Agnes, age 21, born in New York, father born in Ireland, mother born in New York.2
Census10 April 1930He appeared in the census 10 April 1930 at 52 Leonard Street, Port Chester, in Rye, Westchester County, New York. Walter is listed as: head, renter, $30/month rent, owns radio, age 32, married at age 21, steam fitter, plumbing contractor. Wife Agnes, age 32, married at 21, born in New York, father born in New York, mother born Irish Free State.3
Research NoteWalter is the grandfather of Stephen Xavier Mead, born in Port Chester, and as of 2007, a Professor of English, St. Martins College, Lacey, WA.
Last Edited22 December 2016

Citations

  1. [S81] , 1900 Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  2. [S76] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  3. [S77] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.

Carl Frederick

M, #1711, b. February 1882

Parents

Step-fatherPeter Mead (b. July 1861)
MotherCatherine (b. December 1862)

Biography

ChildParent1
BirthFebruary 1882Carl Frederick was born in February 1882 in New York.1
Last Edited22 December 2016

Citations

  1. [S81] , 1900 Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.

Blanch Meredith

F, #1712

Family:

DaughterBarbara Demarest+
Last Edited22 December 2016

Meredith Pearsall Francis

F, #1713

Parents

Last Edited22 December 2016

Luke Christopher Francis

M, #1714

Parents

Last Edited22 December 2016

Philip Andrew Francis

M, #1715

Parents

Last Edited22 December 2016

Henrietta Holly

F, #1716, b. 10 July 1865, d. 3 November 1962

Parents

FatherTheodore Holly (b. July 1821, d. 14 September 1909)
MotherClara Miller (b. 11 November 1831, d. 28 March 1912)

Family: George Washington Morrell (b. November 1859, d. about 25 July 1929)

DaughterAlice Gertrude Morrell (b. November 1890, d. about 26 October 1948)
DaughterLaura Morrell (b. March 1894, d. 6 July 1972)
SonHoward J. Morrell (b. about October 1899, d. 1912)

Biography

Birth10 July 1865Henrietta Holly was born on 10 July 1865 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut.1,2
In householdAugust 1870She appeared in the household of Theodore Holly in the census August 1870 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. Theodore is listed as age 43, Ship Carpenter, value of real estate $900, with Clara, 39, Keeping House, Frank 11, Eugene 10, Henrietta 5, Arthur, 2. Two households in between (Lewis Williams and Samuel Miller) and then his mother Sally and sister Susan.3
Census18 June 1880She appeared in the census 18 June 1880 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Massachusetts. Henrietta is listed as: age 14, a servant in the household of Lyman Mead, with Lyman and wife Harriet Rebecca, 2 sons and 6 daughters ranging from age 20 down to age 1, and one other servant, John Glendon, Farm Laborer.

From: Hurd, D. Hamilton. History of Fairfield County, Connecticut. Philadelphia: J.W. Lewis & Co. (1881), p. 398-399:
"Lyman Mead is the son of Zenas Mead and Mary Lashley, and was born in Greenwich, Conn., March 26, 1824. His father was a son of the second Ebenezer Mead, and was born in 1782 (another record says 1779) and died June 1858. He married Mary Lashley, and had the following children,--viz., Abigail, who married Jonas Mead; Lucretia, died young; Deborah, (deceased), Henry (deceased), Julia, married Isaac Peck; Eliza (deceased), married Lockwood P. Clark, and Lyman.
Zenas Mead was a farmer, in politics a Whig and as such was a representative man. He was town treasurer for many years, and member of the Assembly, two terms. He and wife were members of the Second Congregational church at Greenwich, Conn. She died in November, 1860.
Lyman Mead was reared on the farm, receiving the advantages of a common-school education. He is one of the substantial farmers and business men of the town and whatever he has undertaken he has been sucessful in. He has been twice married, first to Sarah F., daughter of Peter Acker, March 1, 1830, by whom he had three children,--viz., Sarah M., Julia A. (deceased), and Emma F. Mrs. Mead was a member of the Second Congregational Church. She died July 26, 1857, having been born March 1, 1830. Mr. Mead married for his second wife, Harriet R., daughter of Jabez Mead, Dec. 21, 1858. She was born Dec. 19, 1837. Their children are Ida F., Hattie J., Isadora M. (deceased), Frederick G.C., Nellie R., Martha H. (deceased), Annabelle L., Laura D., Rolland E., and Lucretia G., all of whom were born on the farm where Mr. Mead now resides.
Mr. Mead has been a staunch Whig and Republican. He has represented his town three times (1855, 1879, and 1880) in the State Legislature. He has been a delagate to county and State conventions. He is a director in the Greenwich Savings Bank, besides being a director in other important business enterprises. He is and has been the treasurer of his school district for many years.
Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Mead are members of the Congregational Church at Greenwich, Conn., and he is one of its best supporters."4
Marriage1889George Washington Morrell and she were married in 1889 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut,5,6
In household6 June 1900She appeared in the household of George Washington Morrell in the census 6 June 1900 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. George is listed as Head, b. May 1896 in New York, married 10 years, parents born Connecticut, Painter, with wife Etta, b. July 1865, age 34, m. 10 yrs., 2 children, 2 living, b. CT and parents b. CT. Alice G., daughter, Nov. 1890, age 9, at school, Laura (I/ or J?), daughter, b. March 1894, age 6, at school, Howard, son, Feb, 1890, 3/4 yrs. Morrell's living on both sides: Edward Stratton and wife with Morrell children, difficult to understand. Other side: Elizabeth Morrell, widowed, age 75, and son and his family.1
In household20 April 1920She appeared in the household of George Washington Morrell in the census 20 April 1920 at 508 Valley Rd. in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut. George is listed as Head, Owner, mortgaged, age 65, married, born in CT and parents born in NY, Weigher in woolen mills. Etta, wife, age 53, born in CT and parents born in CT. Alice G., daughter, age 28, single, machine hand in shirtwaist factory. Laura E., daughter, age 25, single, machine hand in shirtwaist factory. Frank Holly, nephew, age 29, single, House Carpenter. Living next door is Samuel Morrell, with stepson Frederick G. Hensler, age 29, painter born in New York, parents born in New York.7
Census30 April 1930She appeared in the census 30 April 1930 at 616 Valley Rd., Cos Cob, in Greenwich, Fairfield, New York. Henrietta is listed as: Head, Owner, $4000 real estate, age 64, widowed, age at marriage 24, with Frank Holly, Jr., nephew, age 41, single, b. CT, father b. CT, mother b. NY. Carpenter, odd jobs. Nieghbors, William Bing, Milo Morrell, Benjamin Bing, George Ruckert & family including Charles Bing, father, and George W. Morrell, age 54 with wife Hilda.6
Death3 November 1962She died on 3 November 1962 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, Pneumonia.5,2
Obituary5 November 19625 November 1962, Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, Greenwich Time Obituary:. "Mrs. Morrell, 97, Dies; Was Life Resident. Mrs. Etta Holly Morrell, 97, of 211 Valley Rd., Cos Cob, died at her home on Saturday morning. She was a life resident of Greenwich. The daughter of the late Theodore Holly and Clara Wicks Holly, Mrs. Morrell is survived by a daughter, Mrs. John Foley of Port Chester, and by several nephews and nieces.
During the days before her marriage, Mrs. Morrell used to walk across a floating bridge, near where the Mianus River bridge is today. The regular bridge had burned down. She especially liked to walk to the old Riverside Chapel.
She had no particular advice for a long life but she never drank or smoked and she liked to take long walks. Relatives said that she was never known to have an argument with anyone during her long adult life.
Until she broke her hip after falling at her home in August, Mrs. Morrell enjoyed good health. Guests at her July 10 birthday party remembered she had very few wrinkles in her face, although 97. At that time, she talked about the old days--when eggs were 15 cents a dozen and when a customer could buy six loaves of bread for 25 cents. That was around 50 years ago, she said.
She belonged to no organizations except those of her church. Services will be held from the Frank M. Reilly Funeral Residence at 10 a.m. tomorrow with the Rev. Dr. Vincent Daniels officiating. Burial will follow in the First Congregational Church Cemetery, Old Greenwich. Friends may call today from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.8
Burial6 November 1962She was buried on 6 November 1962 at First Congregational Church Cemetery, Plot 85, Grave 14, 108 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich, in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. Stone photographed Aug 2005, HK. Undertaker Frank M. Reilly, Greenwich.9,2
Last Edited22 December 2016

Citations

  1. [S81] , 1900 Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  2. [S182] First Congregational Church Cemetery, Old Greenwich, Fairfield Cty., Connecticut, Office Records, 108 Sound Beach Avenue, Old Greenwich, CT 06870 Phone (203)-637-1791, Visited Sept 2005 HFPK and WNTP. Hereinafter cited as First Congregational Church Cemetery Office.
  3. [S84] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  4. [S83] , 1880 Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  5. [S167] Connecticut Department of Health, Connecticut Death Index 1949-2012 (Hartford, CT: Connecticut Department of Health, 2003), Made available online by Ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Connecticut Death Index 1949-2012.
  6. [S77] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  7. [S76] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  8. [S171] Obituary, Greenwich Time, Greenwich, Connecticut
  9. [S175] Gravestone.

George Washington Morrell

M, #1717, b. November 1859, d. about 25 July 1929

Family: Henrietta Holly (b. 10 July 1865, d. 3 November 1962)

DaughterAlice Gertrude Morrell (b. November 1890, d. about 26 October 1948)
DaughterLaura Morrell (b. March 1894, d. 6 July 1972)
SonHoward J. Morrell (b. about October 1899, d. 1912)

Biography

BirthNovember 1859George Washington Morrell was born in November 1859 in New York. (Based on cemetery records, birth year 1855.)1
Newspaper Mention17 December 1885The 17 December 1885 edition of the Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, reported under Bayport - Cos Cob News:
"James Wear and daughters, Misses Minnie and Clara, and Eugene Holly and sister, Miss Etta, spent last Sunday at Rye."
Marriage1889He and Henrietta Holly were married in 1889 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut,2,3
Census6 June 1900He appeared in the census 6 June 1900 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. George is listed as: Head, b. May 1896 in New York, married 10 years, parents born Connecticut, Painter, with wife Etta, b. July 1865, age 34, m. 10 yrs., 2 children, 2 living, b. CT and parents b. CT. Alice G., daughter, Nov. 1890, age 9, at school, Laura (I/ or J?), daughter, b. March 1894, age 6, at school, Howard, son, Feb, 1890, 3/4 yrs. Morrell's living on both sides: Edward Stratton and wife with Morrell children, difficult to understand. Other side: Elizabeth Morrell, widowed, age 75, and son and his family.1
Census20 April 1920He appeared in the census 20 April 1920 at 508 Valley Rd. in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut. George is listed as: Head, Owner, mortgaged, age 65, married, born in CT and parents born in NY, Weigher in woolen mills. Etta, wife, age 53, born in CT and parents born in CT. Alice G., daughter, age 28, single, machine hand in shirtwaist factory. Laura E., daughter, age 25, single, machine hand in shirtwaist factory. Frank Holly, nephew, age 29, single, House Carpenter. Living next door is Samuel Morrell, with stepson Frederick G. Hensler, age 29, painter born in New York, parents born in New York.4
Deathabout 25 July 1929He died about 25 July 1929 in Greenwich, Fairfield, New York, In the 1930 census, his name is written as head, and then crossed out.3,5
Burial27 July 1929He was buried on 27 July 1929 at First Congregational Church Cemetery, Plot 85, Grave 13, 108 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich, in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. Stone photographed Aug 2005, HK., age at death 74.5
Last Edited21 May 2018

Citations

  1. [S81] , 1900 Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  2. [S167] Connecticut Department of Health, Connecticut Death Index 1949-2012 (Hartford, CT: Connecticut Department of Health, 2003), Made available online by Ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Connecticut Death Index 1949-2012.
  3. [S77] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  4. [S76] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  5. [S175] Gravestone.

Clara Miller

F, #1718, b. 11 November 1831, d. 28 March 1912

Parents

FatherAlvah Miller (b. 1811, d. 25 December 1892)
MotherEliza Loder (b. about 1812, d. before 1850)

Family 1: Charles E Mead (b. 1831)

DaughterAnna Mead+ (b. 7 April 1852, d. 22 March 1928)
DaughterEmily Mariah Mead+ (b. 11 April 1854, d. 22 May 1914)

Family 2: Theodore Holly (b. July 1821, d. 14 September 1909)

DaughterAlice Holly+ (b. November 1857, d. 24 August 1905)
SonFrank Holly+ (b. 29 April 1859, d. 23 September 1945)
SonEugene Holly (b. 30 June 1861, d. 16 July 1891)
DaughterHenrietta Holly+ (b. 10 July 1865, d. 3 November 1962)
SonArthur Holly (b. 1868, d. 3 December 1952)

Biography

ChildParent1
Birth11 November 1831Clara Miller was born on 11 November 1831 in New York. Death Certificate, State of Connecticut Bureau of Vital Statistics, copy issued 13 Jun 1989.2
Research Note18501850. Effie McCallum is the Theodore descendant (his great-granddaughter through Frank, Clara) who told me that Clara had two children before she married Theodore, and she speculated that Clara may have been married to Charles E. Mead before her marriage to Theodore. I agree this is very likely. The girls are named Mead, Emily lived with Charles's parents, Reuben and Sarah (Reynolds) Mead, and Anna with Charles's aunt Eunice. Clara Holly lived with Anna in 1910, and is identified as her mother in the census. Anna signed Clara's death certificate. Anna and her husband Frank are buried in Roxbury Cemetery next to Eunice M. and Alfred Reynolds. Eunice was the sister of Reuben. I will look for further information on this.3
In household1850She appeared in the household of Alvah Miller in the census 1850 in Rye, Westchester County, New York. Alvah is listed as age 39, Shoemaker, with Nancy, age38, Clara, age 18, Lewis, age 17, James age 12, and Ann, age 2. (This may be the family of Clara Miller, but not sure. This may be his second wife, if so, because Clara's mother was listed as Eliza on her death certificate. however, based on preliminary information on the family of Jared Loder, it is posssible that Eliza and Nancy Jane were the same person.)
Marriage1851Charles E Mead and she were married in 1851 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, (It is very possible that Charles was the first husband of Clara, before she married Theodore.)4
Marriage1856Theodore Holly and she were married in 18565
In household18 August 1860She appeared in the household of Theodore Holly in the census 18 August 1860 in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Theodore is listed as Carpenter, age 23, value of personal estate $25, b. CT, with Clara, age 27, b. NY, Alice, 3, and Frank 1. Listed as next family in same dwelling, Sally Holly age 65, value of personal estate $600, and Nelson, age 38, Painter, b. CT.
In householdAugust 1870She appeared in the household of Theodore Holly in the census August 1870 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. Theodore is listed as age 43, Ship Carpenter, value of real estate $900, with Clara, 39, Keeping House, Frank 11, Eugene 10, Henrietta 5, Arthur, 2. Two households in between (Lewis Williams and Samuel Miller) and then his mother Sally and sister Susan.6
In household28 June 1880She appeared in the household of Theodore Holly in the census 28 June 1880 at Cos Cob in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. Theodore is listed as age 56, Boat Builder, with wife Clara, 47, Keeping house, Frank, 21, Oysterman, and Arthur 12, at School. Neighbors James Heir, blacksmith, Samuel B. Miller, Oysterman, Benjamin R. Wilmot, Oysterman.7
In household11 June 1900She appeared in the household of Theodore Holly in the census 11 June 1900 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. Theodore is listed as Head, b. July 1821, age 78, m. 50 years, no occupation listed, with Clara, wife, b. 1827, no month listed, age 73, 1 child, 1 living (not sure why it says this, she had at least 4 ch. and two are living right here.), and Arthur, son, b. May 1870, age 30, single, Farm Hand.8
In household28 May 1910She appeared in the household of Franklin Nathaniel Weed in the census 28 May 1910 at Roxbury Rd. in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Franklin is listed as Head, age 54, first marriage, married 26 years, born in CT, parents born in CT, Farmer. Wife Anna, age 58, first marriage, married 26 years, 1 child, 1 living, born in New York, parents born in Connecticut. Mother-in-law Clara Holly, age 78, widowed, 9 children, 6 living, born in New York and parents born in New York.9
Death28 March 1912She died on 28 March 1912 at Roxbury Rd in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics Death Certificate issued 13 June 1989 states her birthplace was Lewisboro, NY (So. Salem), father Alvah Miller, mother Eliza Loder. Undertaker, Brady & Chadeau, Stamford. Name of informant: Mrs. Frank Weed, Stamford, Conn.10,11
Obituary28 March 191228 March 1912, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Roxbury Obituary:. "Highly Respected in the Neighborhood: Mrs. Mary L. [crossed out, handwritten in Clara] Holly of Roxbury, 80 years of age, died this morning, as the result of burns received yesterday, while lighting a kitchen fire in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Weed. She is survivied by five children.

Mrs. Holly was a widow, her husband having died four years ago. Since that time she lived at the home of her daughter where her death occurred. About 11:30 a.m. yestserday, Mrs. Weed was at the parsonage of the Methodist Church, to help other women who were tidying up the house, making it ready for occupancy by the minister. Mr. Weed left the house for a few moments, to get kindling wood to start the kitchen fire. In his absence, Mrs. Holly determined to get the fire going, and thrusting some paper in the stove, put in what few pieces of wood she could find, and lighted a match. The supposition is that the fire did not burn rapidly enough to suit her, and that she kneedled on the floor to blow at the blaze. It is thought that a shawl which was thrown about her shoulders took fire in this way. When Mr. Weed ran into the house in response to her screams of pain, the burning shawl was on the floor, but she had been badly burned about the head, arms and hands. Her hair was practically burned from her head. Dr. Godfrey was summoned from Stamford, and did all the was possible for her relief.

Mrs. Holly was born in Greenwich [note: this appears to be an error], and spent her younger days there. The latter part of her life was spent in Roxbury, and she made many friends among the people of the neighborhood. Always in the best of health and spirits in spite of her age, the deceased was a regular attendant at church and took an active part in church work.

The surviving members of the family are three daughters -- Mrs. Frank Weed of Roxbur, Mrs. Chauncey Scott of Coscob, and Mrs. George Morrell of Mianus -- and two sons, Arthur of Mianus and Frank of Norwalk."
Effie McCallum, great-granddaughter of Clara, noted on her copy that the given name is wrong, should be Clara, not Mary, and that she was not born in Greenwich, but in South Salem, New York. She also noted that Mrs. Frank Weed is Anne Mead Weed.3,12
Burial1912She was buried in 1912 at First Congregational Church Cemetery, Plot 85, Grave 6, 108 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich, in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. Stone photographed Aug 2005, HK. Plot cards says age at death 81, date of birth 1831.10,13
Last Edited22 December 2016

Citations

  1. [S86] , 1850 Census Online, As viewed on ancestry.com.
  2. [S224] LDS Film Number 5589, Church Registers, First Congregational Church, 1747-1907, (1747-1907). Hereinafter cited as First Congregational Church of Stamford Records.
  3. [S286] McCallum, Effie, "McCallum, Effie Email 25 Mar 2007 and subsequent," e-mail message from () to Holly Kilpatrick, 25 Mar 2007 and subsequent. Hereinafter cited as "McCallum, Effie Emails 2007+."
  4. [S242] Spencer P. Mead, History & Genealogy of the Mead Family (New York: Knickerbocker Press, 1901), p. 289. Hereinafter cited as History & Genealogy of the Mead Family.
  5. [S85] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  6. [S84] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  7. [S83] , 1880 Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  8. [S81] , 1900 Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com, image 24/32.
  9. [S80] , 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Ancestry.com.
  10. [S175] Gravestone.
  11. [S285] , death certificate, Death certificate courtesy of Effie McCallum.
  12. [S613] , Stamford Advocate, Stamford, Connecticut, (news article, not death notice), (news article, not death notice)
  13. [S182] First Congregational Church Cemetery, Old Greenwich, Fairfield Cty., Connecticut, Office Records, 108 Sound Beach Avenue, Old Greenwich, CT 06870 Phone (203)-637-1791, Visited Sept 2005 HFPK and WNTP. Hereinafter cited as First Congregational Church Cemetery Office.

Alice Holly

F, #1719, b. November 1857, d. 24 August 1905

Parents

FatherTheodore Holly (b. July 1821, d. 14 September 1909)
MotherClara Miller (b. 11 November 1831, d. 28 March 1912)

Family: Burton L. Dorman (b. October 1860)

SonOrville B. Dorman (b. November 1892)

Biography

ChildParent1,1
BirthNovember 1857Alice Holly was born in November 1857 in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut.1,2
In household18 August 1860She appeared in the household of Theodore Holly in the census 18 August 1860 in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Theodore is listed as Carpenter, age 23, value of personal estate $25, b. CT, with Clara, age 27, b. NY, Alice, 3, and Frank 1. Listed as next family in same dwelling, Sally Holly age 65, value of personal estate $600, and Nelson, age 38, Painter, b. CT.
In household10 June 1880She appeared in the household of Levi Miller in the census 10 June 1880 in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Levi is listed as age 70, At Home, with Jane Wife, 73, Keeping House, and Alice Holly, age 23, Boarder. Next to Chauncey Scofield, wife Mellonee Morrell Scofield, and family, incl. her mother Mary Morrell.3
Marriage1885Burton L. Dorman and she were married in 18852,4
Newspaper Mention25 April 1885The 25 April 1885 edition of the Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, reported "Miss Alice Holly has bought a house and lot at Steep Hollow, of Daniel S. Jessup and she, with her parents, will probably remove there this week. The house on Railroad Avenue owned by Captain James L. Clark, of Bridgeport, which has been occupied by Theo. Holly and family, is offered for sale.
Death24 August 1905She died on 24 August 1905 in Hamden, New Haven, Connecticut,4,2
Last Edited22 December 2016

Citations

  1. [S85] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  2. [S81] , 1900 Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  3. [S83] , 1880 Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  4. [S286] McCallum, Effie, "McCallum, Effie Email 25 Mar 2007 and subsequent," e-mail message from () to Holly Kilpatrick, 25 Mar 2007 and subsequent. Hereinafter cited as "McCallum, Effie Emails 2007+."

Frank Holly

M, #1720, b. 29 April 1859, d. 23 September 1945

Parents

FatherTheodore Holly (b. July 1821, d. 14 September 1909)
MotherClara Miller (b. 11 November 1831, d. 28 March 1912)

Family: Bertha S. Weeks (b. 13 February 1868, d. 7 March 1912)

SonErnest Eugene Holly+ (b. 30 September 1882, d. 31 October 1951)
DaughterEdith Virginia Holly (b. 16 October 1884, d. 10 February 1885)
SonClarence Walter Holly (b. 18 March 1886, d. 17 March 1892)
SonTheodore Holly+ (b. 4 January 1888, d. 1 January 1964)
SonFrank Holly, Jr. (b. 5 January 1889, d. 16 December 1975)
SonFred Alfred Holly (b. 8 April 1890, d. 1962)
DaughterClara Ethel Holly+ (b. 5 May 1891, d. 23 May 1963)
DaughterBelle Bailey Holly+ (b. June 1892, d. about 1950)
DaughterSarah Emma Holly (b. 9 August 1892, d. 23 August 1893)
SonGeorge Henry Holly+ (b. 24 June 1895, d. 18 July 1965)
SonEdward H. Holly (b. 1896, d. 4 August 1896)
DaughterBertha S. Holly+ (b. 1 January 1898, d. 19 May 1982)
SonSylvester M. Holly (b. June 1899, d. before 1910)
SonNelson Augustus Holly (b. 29 June 1899, d. 20 August 1900)
SonEdward Holly (b. 16 February 1903)
DaughterAlice Holly (b. 6 June 1904, d. 28 October 1948)

Biography

Birth29 April 1859Frank Holly was born on 29 April 1859 in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. The Stamford Vital Records listing says Theodore is a carriage maker, age 36, and Clara is 28.1,2
In household18 August 1860He appeared in the household of Theodore Holly in the census 18 August 1860 in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Theodore is listed as Carpenter, age 23, value of personal estate $25, b. CT, with Clara, age 27, b. NY, Alice, 3, and Frank 1. Listed as next family in same dwelling, Sally Holly age 65, value of personal estate $600, and Nelson, age 38, Painter, b. CT.
In householdAugust 1870Frank Holly appeared in the household of Theodore Holly in the census August 1870 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. Theodore is listed as age 43, Ship Carpenter, value of real estate $900, with Clara, 39, Keeping House, Frank 11, Eugene 10, Henrietta 5, Arthur, 2. Two households in between (Lewis Williams and Samuel Miller) and then his mother Sally and sister Susan.3
In household28 June 1880Frank Holly appeared in the household of Theodore Holly in the census 28 June 1880 at Cos Cob in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. Theodore is listed as age 56, Boat Builder, with wife Clara, 47, Keeping house, Frank, 21, Oysterman, and Arthur 12, at School. Neighbors James Heir, blacksmith, Samuel B. Miller, Oysterman, Benjamin R. Wilmot, Oysterman.4
Marriage20 December 1882Frank Holly and Bertha S. Weeks were married on 20 December 1882 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, Married by Rev. E. A. Blake, Marriage Record Transcription from Port Chester lists Frank as a Teamster, born in Stamford, son of Theodore Holley and Clara Miller, age 24. Bertha is listed as daughter of Henry Weeks and Emma G. Pardo (sic), age 15.

The Port Chester Journal lists both Frank and Bertha as "of Port Chester."2,5
Newspaper Mention14 June 1883The 14 June 1883 edition of the Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, reported Under Bayport News:
"Mr. Frank Holly, son of Theodore Holly, of this place, met with a serious accident last Sunday while out sailing with several others. It seems that he discovered a bird on the shore and pulling out his pistol to shoot at it, the pistol was accidentally discharged, the ball going into the calf of one of his legs. After arriving home, Dr. Holly extracted the ball. Mr. Holly is an expresssman in Port Chester where he has been doing a good business."6
Newspaper Mention1 January 1885The 1 January 1885 edition of the Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, reported Under Bayport and Coscob news: The steam oyster boat, H.S. Lockwood, came to the landing last Monday and coaled up. She is a powerful boat, cutting through the lee with perfect ease. She will make her first trip to New York, with a load of oysters, the first of next week. Frank Holly, the cook, gives the best satisfaction, as all hands testify."
Newspaper Mention12 February 1885The 12 February 1885 edition of the Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, reported "The youngest child of Frank Holley is very ill."
Newspaper Mention19 February 1885The 19 February 1885 edition of the Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, reported "Frank Holly's youngest child, aged about 4 months, died last Tuesday night. The funeral was attended on Thursday, at 2 pm, Rev. Mr. Still officiating. The Burial was at Sound Beach."
Newspaper Mention13 August 1896The 13 August 1896 edition of the Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, reported in "Greenwich News"

Edward H. Holly, infant son of Frank and Bertha Holly, died in Dingletown, this town, of Cholera infantum, on Aug. 4th. The funeral services and interment were held on Thursday.
Census11 June 1900He appeared in the census 11 June 1900 at ED 70 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Frank is listed as: Head, b. Apr 1860, Married 18 years, Boat builder, renter. With Bertha S, wife, Feb 1857, age 33, m. 18 yrs., 13 children, 9 living, b. CT and parents b. CT. Earnest E., son, Sept (no year listed) age 17, single, Carpenter. Theodore, son, Jan 1888, 12. Frank Jr., Jan 1889, 11. Fred A., April 1890, 10. Clara E., April 1891, 9. Belle B., June 1892, 7. George H., Jun (?) 1895, 4. Bertha S., Jan 1898, 2. Sylvester M. Jan 1899, 1. Next door family, on previous census page (almost unreadable): Theodore Holly b. 1821, with Clara and son Arthur age 30.2
Census13 May 1910He appeared in the census 13 May 1910 at 218 Seaview Avenue in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Frank is listed as: Head, age 54, married once, Carpenter, ship yard, renter, with
Bertha, wife, age 40, married once.
Children: Frederick, 19, single, helper, laundry.
George, 15, helper, laundry.
Clara, 18, trimmer, hat shop.
Edward, 7.
Alice, 5.
Also at #218 is Joseph T. Moore, Head, age 25, married one year, polisher, lockshop, and wife Belle, 18, one child, one living, and Emily J., daughter, 0 years.7
Census2 January 1920He appeared in the census 2 January 1920 at 1 Jones St., Port Jefferson, in Brookhaven Township, Suffolk County, New York. Frank is listed as: Head, owns home free and clear, age 65, widowed, Carpenter, private jobs, working on own account.8
Death23 September 1945He died on 23 September 1945 in Port Jefferson, Long Island, New York,9
Burial27 September 1945He was buried on 27 September 1945 in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Obituary3 October 19453 October 1945, Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, Greenwich Time Obituary:. "Frank Holly, Sr., 87, formerly a resident of Greenwich, died Sept. 23 at his home in Port Jefferson, L.I. Mr. Holly is survived by a brother, Arthur Holly, of Cos Cob, a sister, Mrs. George Morrell, of North Mianus, four daughters and six sons. Three of his sons, Frank Jr., George and Theodore, reside in Cos Cob. The funeral and interment took place Sept. 27 in Norwalk."
Anecdote, Family2006Dale Holly says that his grandfather George H. was one of 17 children, but many died in childbirth or as infants.10
Last Edited6 August 2018

Citations

  1. [S85] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  2. [S81] , 1900 Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  3. [S84] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  4. [S83] , 1880 Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  5. [S98] Obituary, Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester Cty, New York, 4 Jan 1883, 4 Jan 1883
  6. [S98] Port Chester Journal, 14 Jun 1883, 14 Jun 1883.
  7. [S80] , 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Ancestry.com.
  8. [S76] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  9. [S171] Obituary, Greenwich Time, Greenwich, Connecticut
  10. [S186] Letter from Dale Holly (New Fairfield, CT) to Holly Kilpatrick, 2006; (.)

Eugene Holly

M, #1721, b. 30 June 1861, d. 16 July 1891

Parents

FatherTheodore Holly (b. July 1821, d. 14 September 1909)
MotherClara Miller (b. 11 November 1831, d. 28 March 1912)

Biography

ChildParent1,1
Birth30 June 1861Eugene Holly was born on 30 June 1861 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. Photo by HFPK and WNTP 13 Sep 2005.1,2
Address4 June 1880As of 4 June 1880, Eugene lived at ED 161 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. Servant, Laborer, age 18, in the household of Amasa Marks, 55, "A. Limb Maker" (?)
Newspaper Mention17 December 1885He was mentioned in a newspaper report about George Washington Morrell when 17 December 1885 edition of the Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, reported under Bayport - Cos Cob News:
"James Wear and daughters, Misses Minnie and Clara, and Eugene Holly and sister, Miss Etta, spent last Sunday at Rye."
Death16 July 1891Eugene Holly died on 16 July 1891 in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut,
Burial18 July 1891He was buried on 18 July 1891 at First Congregational Church Cemetery, Plot 85, Grave 4, 108 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich, in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. Stone photographed Aug 2005, HK.
Last Edited22 December 2016

Citations

  1. [S84] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  2. [S175] Gravestone.

Arthur Holly

M, #1722, b. 1868, d. 3 December 1952

Parents

FatherTheodore Holly (b. July 1821, d. 14 September 1909)
MotherClara Miller (b. 11 November 1831, d. 28 March 1912)

Biography

Birth1868Arthur Holly was born in 1868 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut.1
In household11 June 1900He appeared in the household of Theodore Holly in the census 11 June 1900 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. Theodore is listed as Head, b. July 1821, age 78, m. 50 years, no occupation listed, with Clara, wife, b. 1827, no month listed, age 73, 1 child, 1 living (not sure why it says this, she had at least 4 ch. and two are living right here.), and Arthur, son, b. May 1870, age 30, single, Farm Hand.2
Newspaper Mention25 May 1905The 25 May 1905 edition of the Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, reported Off the Police Blotter:
Arthur Holly, of Cos Cob, Conn. , was about town Saturday night, with a personally conducted jag. He rambled up and down the main streets, bumping into first this one and that, until Officer Frank Aiello chanced to get his eagle eye on him, when he was promptly placed under lock and key. He was arraigned before Judge Marshall in the morning and discharged.
Census2 April 1920Arthur Holly appeared in the census 2 April 1920 at Sheep Hill Road, Cos Cob, in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. Arthur is listed as: House number listed as "Farm". Hired Man in the household of Charles E. Jessup, homeowner. Arthur is age 52, Single, Laborer,Private Family. Charles' Occupation is Farmer, age 52, wife Nellie M. is 49, mother-in-law Emeline L. Knapp is 74, Widowed.3
Census3 May 1930He appeared in the census 3 May 1930 at Sheep Hill Road, Cos Cob, in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. Arthur is listed as: Lodger in the household of Charles C. Jessup, homeowner. Arthur is age 65, Single, Laborer, Odd Jobs. Charles' Occupation is listed as None, age 62. He was married at age 44. His wife Nellie M. is 60, married at age 42, and his mother-in-law Emeline Knapp is 84, Widowed, married at age 24.4
Death3 December 1952He died on 3 December 1952 in Newtown, Fairfield County, Connecticut,5
Obituary4 December 19524 December 1952, Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, Greenwich Time Obituary:. HOLLY -- Arthur, at Newtown, Conn., Dec. 3, 1952. Funeral Service at Frank M. Reilly Funeral Residence Friday, Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. Interment First Congregational Church Cemetery, Old Greenwich.
Burial5 December 1952He was buried on 5 December 1952 at First Congregational Church Cemetery, Plot 85, Grave 5, 108 Sound Beach Ave. Old Greenwich, in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut.
Last Edited18 May 2018

Citations

  1. [S84] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  2. [S81] , 1900 Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com, image 24/32.
  3. [S76] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  4. [S77] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com, ED 134, 76/102.
  5. [S171] Obituary, Greenwich Time, Greenwich, Connecticut

William Hennessy

M, #1723, b. 1831

Family: Susan Holly (b. 2 May 1830, d. 7 November 1912)

Biography

Birth1831William Hennessy was born in 1831 in Massachusetts.1
Military Enlistment2 May 1861William enlisted in the military on 2 May 1861 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, in Company B, 17th Infantry Regiment, as a Private. He is listed as age 32. He mustered in on 22 May, 1861.
Military Discharge2 June 1863William was discharged from the military on 2 June 1863 The muster roll document notes "Born in Mass. Age 32, Residence Port Chester, NY."
Marriage16 July 1868He and Susan Holly were married on 16 July 1868 in Manhattan, New York County, New York, William Hennesy is listed as age 38, born in Boston, Mass., son of Daniel Hennesy and Ellen Burns. Susan Holly is listed as age 35, born in Stamford, Conn, parents David Holly and Sarah Webb.

This marriage is listed in the New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940, which is available on familysearch.org. The image is not available online. Perhaps the image is on FHL film # 1544132.1
CensusAugust 1870He appeared in the household of Sarah Webb in the census August 1870 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. Sarah is listed as Sally Holly, age 78, Keeping House, with Susan Henessy, age 31, and William Henessy, age 39, Foundry, b. Massachusetts. Living two houses away from Sally's son Theodore.
Last Edited17 May 2018

Citations

  1. [S84] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.

Alice Gertrude Morrell

F, #1724, b. November 1890, d. about 26 October 1948

Parents

FatherGeorge Washington Morrell (b. November 1859, d. about 25 July 1929)
MotherHenrietta Holly (b. 10 July 1865, d. 3 November 1962)

Family: Frederick W. Hensler (b. 1890, d. 29 August 1953)

Biography

ChildParent1,1
BirthNovember 1890Alice Gertrude Morrell was born in November 1890 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut.1
In household20 April 1920She appeared in the household of George Washington Morrell in the census 20 April 1920 at 508 Valley Rd. in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut. George is listed as Head, Owner, mortgaged, age 65, married, born in CT and parents born in NY, Weigher in woolen mills. Etta, wife, age 53, born in CT and parents born in CT. Alice G., daughter, age 28, single, machine hand in shirtwaist factory. Laura E., daughter, age 25, single, machine hand in shirtwaist factory. Frank Holly, nephew, age 29, single, House Carpenter. Living next door is Samuel Morrell, with stepson Frederick G. Hensler, age 29, painter born in New York, parents born in New York.2
Research NotePer Effie McCallum, it was Alice, daughter of Frank, who married Hensler. Need to check into this.
Marriage1923Frederick W. Hensler and she were married in 1923 in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut,3,4
In household8 April 1930She appeared in the household of Frederick W. Hensler in the census 8 April 1930 at 174 Washington Ave. in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Frederick is listed as Head, renter, age 39, married at age 32, b. New York, house painter, with Alice G., wife, age 39, married at 32, b. CT, father b. New York.4
Deathabout 26 October 1948She died about 26 October 1948 in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, of stomach cancer.
Burial28 October 1948She was buried on 28 October 1948 at First Congregational Church Cemetery, Plot 85, Grave 10, 108 Sound Beach Ave., in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. Undertaker: Convery & Hanley, Stamford, CT3
Last Edited22 December 2016

Citations

  1. [S81] , 1900 Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  2. [S76] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  3. [S182] First Congregational Church Cemetery, Old Greenwich, Fairfield Cty., Connecticut, Office Records, 108 Sound Beach Avenue, Old Greenwich, CT 06870 Phone (203)-637-1791, Visited Sept 2005 HFPK and WNTP. Hereinafter cited as First Congregational Church Cemetery Office.
  4. [S77] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.

Laura Morrell

F, #1725, b. March 1894, d. 6 July 1972

Parents

FatherGeorge Washington Morrell (b. November 1859, d. about 25 July 1929)
MotherHenrietta Holly (b. 10 July 1865, d. 3 November 1962)

Family: John J Foley (b. 1888, d. 1966)

Biography

BirthMarch 1894Laura Morrell was born in March 1894 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut.1
In household20 April 1920She appeared in the household of George Washington Morrell in the census 20 April 1920 at 508 Valley Rd. in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut. George is listed as Head, Owner, mortgaged, age 65, married, born in CT and parents born in NY, Weigher in woolen mills. Etta, wife, age 53, born in CT and parents born in CT. Alice G., daughter, age 28, single, machine hand in shirtwaist factory. Laura E., daughter, age 25, single, machine hand in shirtwaist factory. Frank Holly, nephew, age 29, single, House Carpenter. Living next door is Samuel Morrell, with stepson Frederick G. Hensler, age 29, painter born in New York, parents born in New York.2
Marriage1923John J Foley and she were married in 19233,4
Residence1962As of 1962 Laura lived in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York,
Obituary Mention5 November 1962She was mentioned in the obituary of Henrietta Holly, on 5 November 1962. "Mrs. Morrell, 97, Dies; Was Life Resident. Mrs. Etta Holly Morrell, 97, of 211 Valley Rd., Cos Cob, died at her home on Saturday morning. She was a life resident of Greenwich. The daughter of the late Theodore Holly and Clara Wicks Holly, Mrs. Morrell is survived by a daughter, Mrs. John Foley of Port Chester, and by several nephews and nieces.
During the days before her marriage, Mrs. Morrell used to walk across a floating bridge, near where the Mianus River bridge is today. The regular bridge had burned down. She especially liked to walk to the old Riverside Chapel.
She had no particular advice for a long life but she never drank or smoked and she liked to take long walks. Relatives said that she was never known to have an argument with anyone during her long adult life.
Until she broke her hip after falling at her home in August, Mrs. Morrell enjoyed good health. Guests at her July 10 birthday party remembered she had very few wrinkles in her face, although 97. At that time, she talked about the old days--when eggs were 15 cents a dozen and when a customer could buy six loaves of bread for 25 cents. That was around 50 years ago, she said.
She belonged to no organizations except those of her church. Services will be held from the Frank M. Reilly Funeral Residence at 10 a.m. tomorrow with the Rev. Dr. Vincent Daniels officiating. Burial will follow in the First Congregational Church Cemetery, Old Greenwich. Friends may call today from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.5
Death6 July 1972Laura Morrell died on 6 July 1972 May have died in Port Chester.
Burial8 July 1972She was buried on 8 July 1972 at First Congregational Church Cemetery, Plot 85, Grave 11, 108 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich, in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. Stone photographed Aug 2005, HK. Age at death, 79, Cause of death, cerebral hemorrhage, Undertaker Craft Memorial Home, Port Chester, NY.3
Last Edited6 August 2018

Citations

  1. [S81] , 1900 Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  2. [S76] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  3. [S175] Gravestone.
  4. [S77] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  5. [S171] Obituary, Greenwich Time, Greenwich, Connecticut