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Hussey, Susan McNamee

Last Name: Hussey
First Name: Susan McNamee
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Biography/History: Susan married Charles H. Hussey in 1886; lived at 1125 S. Adams. Charles worked for Finch & Campbell; particularly involved in the Morning Mine. In 1936 their “old friends” Helen (Campbell) and William Powell hosted the Hussey's golden anniversary reception. Susan (c.1867-1954) and Charles lived in several locations including Idaho, Washington,and Colorado. They had 3 children: daughter: Helen H (1897-1938) married Allan H. Toole (1888-1955); children Allan Jr.( married Ainslie Palmer, 1951) and daughter Nancy S. Daughter: Loretta (c.1889-1986) married William C. Howe, Spokane; Loretta was a friend of Helen Campbell Powell and a fine needleworker who made potholders all year long for Christmas gifts (comment from Ainslie Toole). Son: George W. (NY). More Hussey data: 1880 US census: Salt Lake City, UT: Sussee Mcnamee age 15, b. about 1865, Missouri. Parents b. Ireland. Boarding as a pupil [St. Mary’s Academy?], S. Temple St. Sister Rose there with her. 1910 US census: Susan (age 43, married 23 yrs) and Charles Hussey living on S. Adams St. Her parents b. Ireland (English); Charles b. Iowa, occupation miner. Three children: Loretta J. age 21, b. Idaho; George W, age 18, b. Idaho; Helen D. age 14, b. Colorado. 1920 US census: Charles and Susan (age 53) Hussey. Charles’ occupation: mining broker. Loretta and Helen still living at home. 1930 US census: Susan (age 63) and Charles Hussey living in Mt Vernon? building, 1303 - 10th St. Apt. G. Charles a metal mine operator. Allen H. Toole, age 42 and Helen H age 34, living on S. Wall St., Spokane. Son Allan H. age 9, daughter Nancy S. age 4. 1940 US census: Susan Hussey, born Missouri, widowed, living with daughter and son-in-law, William C. and Loretta Howe [1827?] 2nd Ave. Loretta age 51, b. Idaho [c. 1889]. WA Death Certs: Susan Mcnamee Hussey died 9 Apr 1954, Spokane, age 87, born ca. 1867. Loretta Howe died 14 Mar 1986, Spokane, age 97. Quilt donor information: Helen H. Hussey b. 1897 – Denver, CO, m. about 1921, died 19 Apr. 1938, Salem OR. Parents: Charles Hussey and Susan McNamee. Spouse Allan Hardenbrook Toole, b. 4 Apr, 1887, Deer Lodge, MT, died 18 Jul.1955, Spokane WA. 1900 US census: Anaconda, Deer Lodge Co, MT. John Toole (age 49, miner, b. Maine, parents Irish). His wife Anna (age 36 b. Iowa). 6 children and John’s brother (RR man) living together. Son Allan b. 1888, age 12, at school. 1910 US census: John and Anna Toole living in Missoula with 4 sons, dau, son-in-law, g-dau. Son Allan Toole, railroad contractor, age 22, single. 1920 census: Allan H. Toole, single age 32, contractor, living on S. Wall St [boarding house?], Spokane 1930 US census: Allen H. Toole, age 42 and Helen H age 34, living on S. Wall St., Spokane. Son Allan H. age 9, daughter Nancy S. age 4. WA Marriages: Allan H. Toole, Jr. married Ainslie Louise Palmer, 24 Nov. 1951 in Spokane. His address 1303 W 10th, Spokane; her address 221 W Sumner Ave, Spokane.
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3958.4 (Quilt, Wreath of Roses Quilt, 1922)