Person:Henry Seaver (36)

Extensive information on this family was provided by Rev. Paul Seaver, O.P., of Providence College, Rhode Island, via email and US mail in August 2005. Paul Seaver is the grandson of Henry Thomas and Margaret (Hattery) Seaver.

CENSUS:

In the 1910 US Census, the Henry T. Seaver family resided in Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. The family included head Henry T. Seaver (male, white, age 54, first marriage, married 28 years, born MA, parents born English Ireland, a farmer, works own farm), wife Margret M. Seaver (female, white, age 50, first marriage, married 28 years, 5 children born, 3 living, born MA, parents born English Ireland), daughter Elizabeth G. Seaver (female, white, age 24, single, born MA, parents born MA, a wire worker), dson William J. Seaver (male, white, age 21, single, born MA, parents born MA, a farmer, works own farm) and daughter Irene G. Seaver (female, white, age 15, single, born MA, parents born MA) [NARA Microfilm Series T624, Roll 630, ED ___, Sheet 6A, page 79, dwelling #80, family #92].

OBITUARY:

An obituary for Henry T. Seaver was printed in the Worcester Telegram newspapert on 7 November 1919. It reads:

"Henry T. Seaver Dies at His Upton Home

"Nov. 6 -- Henry T. Seaver, aged 62 years, a life-time resident of Upton, died late last night at his home of stomach trouble.

"Mr. Seaver was born in Upton, a son of Patrick and Ann Seaver. He passed his early life here. He was employed later as a shoe cutter in Worcester, Hopkinton and Upton.

"For many years he has lived in Upton and conducted a garden truck business.

"Mr. Seaver was an esteemed resident of Upton and many friends mourn his death.

"His funeral will be held Saturday at 9 a.m."