The Southampton Press,
Wednesday, August 15, 1906
Charles Henry Halsey
Last Thursday, at five o’clock in the morning, another of
our oldest inhabitants passed away at the ripe age of 73 years and 10 months,
72 of which were spent in this village. Mr. Halsey was born in New York city,
where his father, Captain Harry Halsey, pursued his trade of mason.
Although not taking an active part in village and church affairs
officially, Mr. Halsey maintained an interest in both and was always interested
in the ways and means looking to success in all undertakings affecting each. A
life-long member of the Presbyterian church, Mr. Halsey was consistent in his
belief and led the life of a true christian. Genial and kindly in his
associations with his fellow men, he was universally respected and leaves to
his family and friend an honorable memory.
Mr. Halsey was descended from one of the Colonial families
and was eight in line from Thomas Halsey, 1640: Daniel, Daniel, Henry, Jesse,
Charles Fithian, Captain Harry, Charles Henry.
The deceased was the son of Captain Harry and Eliza Halsey,
and was born October 10th, 1830. He married Melvina D., daughter of
Thomas Terry, December 24th, 1863. She died June 2, 1887, of
pneumonia, aged 43 years. Four children were born to them: Harry Thomas,
deceased; Lizzie May, wife of Edward P. White; Abigail Fithian, and Jesse, who
survive.
The funeral with was held at his late residence at two o’clock
Saturday afternoon was largely attended. Rev. R. S. Campbell, D.D. conducting
the services. Internment in new cemetery.
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