Leo Calvin Fleshman 
b. December 24, 1909, d. March 9, 1994
| (Child) Birth | Leo Calvin Fleshman was born on December 24, 1909 at MO. |
| (Groom) Marriage | At age 68, Leo married Evelyn Lillian Colabelli, 59, daughter of John Joseph Deegan and Eileen M. Phillips, on May 5, 1978 at Seminole, FL.. |
| (Deceased) Death | Leo died on March 9, 1994 at Vero Beach, Indian River, FL, at age 84. |
Family | Evelyn Lillian Deegan b. March 23, 1919, d. May 17, 1996 |
| Last Edited | June 19, 2012 |
Alfred William Fletcher 
b. November 6, 1866, d. May 20, 1932
Alfred Fletcher
| Father | Henry Fletcher b. August 22, 1835, d. December 21, 1898 |
| Mother | Lucy Selvey b. November 20, 1836, d. September 9, 1893 |
| (Child) Birth | Alfred William Fletcher was born on November 6, 1866 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
| (Child) Baptism | He was baptized on March 8, 1868 at St. Paul's, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
| Immigration | He immigrated on September 13, 1870 to New York, NY, with his parent, Lucy Fletcher, and with Sarah Jane Fletcher and Louisa Fletcher. |
| Residence | He lived in the household of Henry Fletcher and Lucy Selvey, and with Sarah Jane Fletcher and Louisa Fletcher after September 13, 1870 at Flushing, Queens, NY. |
| 1875 NY Census | He, listed as 8 years old, appeared on the 1875 New York State Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY in the household of his parents, Henry and Lucy Fletcher, and with Sarah Jane Fletcher and Louisa Fletcher. |
| 1880 US Census | He, listed as 14 years old, appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Brooklyn, NY in the household of his parents, Henry and Lucy Fletcher, and with Sarah Jane Fletcher and Louisa Fletcher. |
| 1892 NY Census | He, listed as 26 years old, appeared on the 1892 New York State Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY in the household of his parents, Henry and Lucy Fletcher, and with Sarah Jane Fletcher, Louisa Fletcher, Joseph Lee and Edward William Lee. |
| Residence | He lived in June, 1894 at 989 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY. |
| Occupation | Alfred was a Timsmith in June, 1894. |
| (Groom) Marriage | At age 27, Alfred married Mary Jeanette Davis, 23, daughter of Oliver Alonzo Davis and Susannah Warner, on June 20, 1894 at Mr. and Mrs. A. Perlnchief, 424 Lexington, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. Cora Josephine Davis and George H. W. Albright witnessed the marriage. |
| Newspaper Clipping | The following newspaper article appeared in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle on June 27, 1894: FLETCHER—DAVIS . There was a very pretty wedding at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. Pemichief, 434 Lexington Avenue, Wednesday evening, June 20, at 8 o'clock, the Rev. Dr. Doremus Scudder of the East Congregational church officiating. The contracting parties were Mr. Alfred Fletcher and Miss Mary Jeanette Davis, daughter of Mrs. Susan W. Davis and the late Oliver A. Davis, formerly of Riverhead , L. I. Miss Cora J. Davis, sister of the bride, was mail of honor, and the groom's attendant was Mr. George Albright. The bride looked very attractive as she entered the parlor leaning on the arm of her cousin, Mr. A. Pemichief. who had the honor of giving her away. The parlors were neatly decorated with ferns, roses and daisies. One unique and pretty design in the decorations of the parlor was the American flag draped through the center with white satin ribbon and tassels. making a very attractive background for the officiating clergyman and contracting parties. After the usual congratulations wore over refreshments were served. On the departure of the newly married couple a shower of rice awaited them. After wishing for the bride and groom a long and happy life the guests departed for their homes. The invited guests were Mrs. Susan W. Davis, Oliver Davis. Miss Cora Davis, Mr. and Mrs. A. Pemichief , Mrs. Maria Ketcham , Eugene Davis, Mr. and Mrs. R. Skidmore. Miss Ethel Skidmore of Riverhead, L. 1; Mrs. Ophelia Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Harrison, Mrs. Melvina Smith , Mr. and Mrs. David H. Wintress. Mr. and Mrs. George D. Wintress, of Corona, L. L; George Wintress and Earnest Wintress, Heber Cooper and Miss Lena Cooper Bermuda; W. Kirk, the Rev. and Mrs. Pemichief of Trenton. N. J; Mrs. Sarah J. Van Valen of Jersey City, N. J; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pemlchief and daughter, Francis I. Pemichief , Miss Eva Renselman, Miss Millie Miller, Miss Millicent B. Petty of Port Jeff arson. L. I; Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Morse, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Pemichief , E. W. Pemichief , Miss Mabel Hall , Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Albion of Brookhaven, L. I; Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Pemichief of Bermuda; Miss Mamie Henion, H. Fletcher. Mr. and Mrs. J. Lee, E. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Kroboth , Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Mathers of Philadelphia, Pa; Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Taylor of Albany, N. Y; Mr. and Mrs. W. Megary, Miss G. Megary, Miss L. Megary, H. Nash, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Cawlis, H. Wyatt of Rutherford , N. J. |
| (Daughter) Birth | A daughter, May, was born on May 16, 1895 at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. |
| Residence | He is listed in the Brooklyn directory as a Tinsmith working with Henry Fletcher and Maria Fletcher in 1897 at 935 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. |
| (Daughter) Birth | A daughter, Cora, was born on April 4, 1897 at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. |
| Residence | He lived in the household of Henry Fletcher and Maria Fletcher in 1898 at 935 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, Alfred is listed as a Tinsmith. |
| Residence | He and Maria lived in 1899 at 935 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. Maria is listed as House Furnishing Goods, Henry is listed as Hardware and Alfred is listed as a Tinsmith. |
| (Son) Birth | A son, Alfred, was born on July 18, 1899 at NY. |
| Occupation | Alfred was listed as a Hardware Store Owner in the city directory of 1901 at 935 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. |
| 1905 NY Census | On the 1905 New York State Census, recorded as of June 1st, Alfred, listed as 37 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Mary, 32 years old, living at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, on 918 Myrtle Avenue. Their children, May, 10, Cora, 8, and Alfred William Fletcher Jr., 5, were listed as living with them. Alfred was a Tinsmith. |
| 1910 US Census | Alfred, listed as 42 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Mary, 39 years old, on the 1910 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, on 918 Myrtle Avenue, recorded April 21, 1910. Their children, May, 14, Cora, 13, and Alfred William Fletcher Jr., 10, were listed as living with them. Alfred listed as an Iron Worker in his Own Shop. |
| Patent | He received a patent for a chimney modification on October 18, 1910. |
| 1920 US Census | Recorded on January 20, 1920, Alfred, listed as 51 years old, appeared on the 1920 Federal Census as the head of household with his wife Mary, 48 years old. They lived at 217 Kosciuszko Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. Their children, May, 23, Cora, 21, and Alfred William Fletcher Jr., 20, were listed as living with them. Alfred was an Erecting Engineer, May was a Teacher in the Public Schools, Cora was a Clerk in a Linotype House and Alfred (son) was a Conductor on a Street Car.. |
| Patent | He received a patent for a portable gas water heater on April 18, 1922. |
| Note | He owned his own business at 389 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. |
| 1930 US Census | Alfred, listed as 62 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Mary, 57 years old, on the 1930 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, on 251 Halsey Street, recorded April 14, 1930. Alfred listed as a Metal Worker of his Own Accord. |
| Residence | He and Mary lived before May 20, 1932 at 251 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. Alfred was a Roofer. |
| (Deceased) Death | Alfred died on May 20, 1932 at St. John's Hospital, Kings County, NY, at age 65 Carcinoma of the pancreas & arteriiosclerosis. |
| (Interred) Burial | He was buried on May 23, 1932 at Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY, Lot 146, sec 16. |
Family | Mary Jeanette Davis b. August 23, 1870, d. December 30, 1957 |
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| Last Edited | February 12, 2016 |
Alfred William Fletcher
b. April 24, 1929, d. August 21, 1976
Alfred Fletcher 1951
| Father | Alfred William Fletcher Jr. b. July 18, 1899, d. March 18, 1985 |
| Mother | Viola June Miller b. January 11, 1907, d. January 29, 1979 |
| (Child) Birth | Alfred William Fletcher was born on April 24, 1929 at NY. |
| 1930 US Census | He, listed as 10 months, appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY in the household of his parents, Alfred and Viola June Fletcher, and with Elsie Jeannette Fletcher. |
| 1940 US Census | He, listed as 11 years old, appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY in the household of his parents, Alfred and Viola June Fletcher, and with Elsie Jeannette Fletcher, June Viola Fletcher and Daniel Malcolm Fletcher. |
| 1950 US Census | He was listed as 20 years old and as the son of Alfred and Viola June Fletcher on the 1950 Federal Census at 3082 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, and with Elsie Jeannette Fletcher, June Viola Fletcher, Daniel Malcolm Fletcher and Janice May Fletcher. Alfred, son, worked as a Punch Press Operator. |
| Milit-Beg | He began military service on March 21, 1951 at the Army. |
| Milit-End | He ended military service on March 13, 1953. |
| (First) Marriage | Alfred's first marriage was to Virginia Francis Camman, daughter of Willard Frances Camman and Sophia Mary Eger, in 1953 at Manhattan, NY.. |
| (Second) Marriage | Alfred's second marriage was to Adrienne Faith Quiser, daughter of Thomas Joseph Quiser and Clara Bulah Martin. |
| (Deceased) Death | Alfred died on August 21, 1976 at NY, at age 47. |
| (Interred) Burial | He was buried after August 21, 1976 at Gary Onderdonk Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Viola, Rockland County, NY, Plot: Section B, row 12, grave 4. |
Family 1 | Virginia Francis Camman b. January 18, 1931, d. June 29, 2015 |
Family 2 | Adrienne Faith Quiser b. June 15, 1939, d. August 30, 2014 |
| Last Edited | February 23, 2020 |
Alfred William Fletcher Jr.
b. July 18, 1899, d. March 18, 1985
Alfred Fletcher Jr.
1960's
1960's
| Father | Alfred William Fletcher b. November 6, 1866, d. May 20, 1932 |
| Mother | Mary Jeanette Davis b. August 23, 1870, d. December 30, 1957 |
| (Child) Birth | Alfred William Fletcher Jr. was born on July 18, 1899 at NY at 7:00 AM. |
| 1905 NY Census | He, listed as 5, appeared on the 1905 New York State Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY in the household of his parents, Alfred and Mary Jeanette Fletcher, and with May Emily Fletcher and Cora Estelle Fletcher. |
| 1910 US Census | He, listed as 10, appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY in the household of his parents, Alfred and Mary Jeanette Fletcher, and with May Emily Fletcher and Cora Estelle Fletcher. |
| 1920 US Census | He was listed as 20 years old and as the son of Alfred and Mary Jeanette Fletcher on the 1920 Federal Census at 217 Kosciuszko Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, and with May Emily Fletcher and Cora Estelle Fletcher. |
| (Groom) Marriage | At age 24, Alfred married Viola June Miller, 17, daughter of Louis Miller and Elsie Thompson, on May 14, 1924 at Kings County, NY.. |
| (Daughter) Birth | A daughter, Elsie, was born on March 28, 1925 at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. |
| (Son) Birth | A son, Alfred, was born on April 24, 1929 at NY. |
| 1930 US Census | Alfred, listed as 30 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Viola, 22 years old, on the 1930 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, on 373 Throop Street, recorded April 11, 1930. Their children, Elsie, 5, and Alfred William Fletcher, 10 months, were listed as living with them. Alfred listed as a Chauffeur (Truck Driver). |
| (Daughter) Birth | A daughter, June, was born on February 14, 1931 at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. |
| (Son) Birth | A son, Daniel, was born on August 29, 1938 at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. |
| 1940 US Census | Alfred, listed as 40 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Viola, 33 years old, on the 1940 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, on 510 Quincy Street, recorded April 10, 1940. Their children, Elsie, 15, Alfred, 11, June, 9, and Daniel Malcolm Fletcher, 1, were listed as living with them. Alfred was a School Guard. |
| (Daughter) Birth | A daughter, Janice, was born on February 18, 1943 at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. |
| 1950 US Census | Recorded on April 6, 1950, Alfred, listed as 50 years old, appeared on the 1950 Federal Census as the head of household with his wife Viola, 43 years old. They lived at 3082 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. Their children, Elsie, 25, Alfred, 20, June, 19, Daniel, 11, and Janice May Fletcher, 7, were listed as living with them. Alfred was a Painter, Elsie worked at Clipping Newspapers for an Advertizing Agency, Alfred, son, worked as a Punch Press Operator, and June was a Clerk in an Office. |
| Residence | He and Viola lived about 1970 at Highland Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. In a "railroad car" flat. |
| (Son) Death | Alfred died on August 21, 1976 at NY, at age 47. |
| (Wife) Death | On January 29, 1979 his wife, Viola, died at Parkwood Nursing Home, Trenton, NJ, at age 72. |
| (Deceased) Death | Alfred died on March 18, 1985 at Brooklyn, NY, at age 85. |
| (Interred) Cremation | He was cremated after March 18, 1985 at NY. |
Family | Viola June Miller b. January 11, 1907, d. January 29, 1979 |
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| Last Edited | February 22, 2025 |
Cora Estelle Fletcher
b. April 4, 1897, d. August 3, 1988
Cora (nee Fletcher) Whitney
| Father | Alfred William Fletcher b. November 6, 1866, d. May 20, 1932 |
| Mother | Mary Jeanette Davis b. August 23, 1870, d. December 30, 1957 |
| (Child) Birth | Cora Estelle Fletcher was born on April 4, 1897 at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, at 5:50 PM. |
| Diary | She was mentioned in the diary of Irma Darling Newey on September 2, 1904 and with Josephine M. Van Valen, Cora Josephine Davis, Susannah Warner, George H. W. Albright and Oliver A. Davis. |
| 1905 NY Census | She, listed as 8 years old, appeared on the 1905 New York State Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY in the household of her parents, Alfred and Mary Jeanette Fletcher, and with May Emily Fletcher and Alfred William Fletcher Jr. |
| 1910 US Census | She, listed as 13 years old, appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY in the household of her parents, Alfred and Mary Jeanette Fletcher, and with May Emily Fletcher and Alfred William Fletcher Jr. |
| 1920 US Census | She was listed as 21 years old and as the daughter of Alfred and Mary Jeanette Fletcher on the 1920 Federal Census at 217 Kosciuszko Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, and with May Emily Fletcher and Alfred William Fletcher Jr. |
| (Bride) Marriage | At age 25, Cora married Albert Eli Whitney, 34, son of Charles A. Whitney and Susette M. Godbold, on December 31, 1922 at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY.. |
| 1930 US Census | She, listed as 33 years old, appeared with her husband Albert Eli Whitney, 41 years old, on the 1930 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, on 1422 East 27th Street, recorded April 8, 1930. Susette M. Whitney, her mother in law, 66, lived with them.. |
| 1940 US Census | Living at 1422 East 27th Street, Cora was listed on the 1940 Federal Census with her husband Albert Eli Whitney in Brooklyn, NY, recorded on April 9, 1940. Cora was listed as 41 years old and her husband, Albert Eli Whitney as 51 years old. Cora's mother in law, Susette M. Godbold, listed as 76 years old and widowed, also lived with them.Cora ws listed as a File Clerk at a Publishing House. There is some confusion with this census record as someone named Mary, 50, is actually listed as Albert's wife and Cora Fletcher is listed as a lodger. As best we know Cora was always Albert's wife and is buried with him.. |
| 1950 US Census | Recorded on April 10, 1950, Cora Estelle Whitney, listed as 53 years old, appeared on the 1950 Federal Census with her husband Albert Eli Whitney, 61 years old, and the head of household. They lived at 1422 East 27th Street, Brooklyn, NY. Also living with Cora was her mother in law and mother, Susette M. Whitney, 86 and widowed, and Mary Jeanette Fletcher, 79 and widowed. |
| (Husband) Death | On December 1, 1973 her husband, Albert, died at Syosset, Nassau County, NY, at age 85. |
| Address | As of 1988, Cora Estelle Whitney lived at 195 Cold Spring Road, Syosset, NY. |
| (Deceased) Death | Cora died on August 3, 1988 at Syosset, Nassau County, NY, at age 91. |
| (Interred) Burial | She was buried on August 5, 1988 at Evergreen Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, Cora is buried with her husband, Albert, and with her father in law and mother in law, Mt. Hebron section, grave 1329. |
Family | Albert Eli Whitney b. September 11, 1888, d. December 1, 1973 |
| Last Edited | October 9, 2025 |
Daniel Malcolm Fletcher
b. August 29, 1938, d. July 5, 2004
Daniel Fletcher
1963
1963
| Father | Alfred William Fletcher Jr. b. July 18, 1899, d. March 18, 1985 |
| Mother | Viola June Miller b. January 11, 1907, d. January 29, 1979 |
| (Child) Birth | Daniel Malcolm Fletcher was born on August 29, 1938 at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. |
| 1940 US Census | He, listed as 1, appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY in the household of his parents, Alfred and Viola June Fletcher, and with Elsie Jeannette Fletcher, Alfred William Fletcher and June Viola Fletcher. |
| 1950 US Census | He was listed as 11 years old and as the son of Alfred and Viola June Fletcher on the 1950 Federal Census at 3082 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, and with Elsie Jeannette Fletcher, Alfred William Fletcher, June Viola Fletcher and Janice May Fletcher. |
| Milit-Beg | He began military service in 1956 in the US Air Force. |
| Milit-End | He ended military service in 1976 at Hill Air Force Base, UT. |
| (Deceased) Death | Daniel died on July 5, 2004 at Anchorage, AK, at age 65 of a brain tumor followed by dementia.. |
| (Interred) Cremation | He was cremated after July 5, 2004 at Alaska Cremation Center, 3804 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK. |
| (Interred) Burial | He was buried after July 5, 2004 at Fort Richardson National Cemetery, Anchorage, AK, , Section FF, Row 7, Site 62. |
| Last Edited | March 4, 2014 |
Elsie Jeannette Fletcher
b. March 28, 1925, d. September 2, 2010
Elsie (Fletcher) Stricker
1963
1963
| Father | Alfred William Fletcher Jr. b. July 18, 1899, d. March 18, 1985 |
| Mother | Viola June Miller b. January 11, 1907, d. January 29, 1979 |
| (Child) Birth | Elsie Jeannette Fletcher was born on March 28, 1925 at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. |
| 1930 US Census | She, listed as 5 years old, appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY in the household of her parents, Alfred and Viola June Fletcher, and with Alfred William Fletcher. |
| 1940 US Census | She, listed as 15 years old, appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY in the household of her parents, Alfred and Viola June Fletcher, and with Alfred William Fletcher, June Viola Fletcher and Daniel Malcolm Fletcher. |
| (Groom) Marriage | Elsie married William H. Stricker Jr., son of William H. Stricker and Gladys Guinness.. |
| 1950 US Census | She was listed as 25 years old and as the daughter of Alfred and Viola June Fletcher on the 1950 Federal Census at 3082 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, and with Alfred William Fletcher, June Viola Fletcher, Daniel Malcolm Fletcher and Janice May Fletcher. Elsie worked at Clipping Newspapers for an Advertizing Agency. |
| Residence | She and William H. Stricker Jr. lived between 1954 and 2010 at 34 Georgia Drive, Syosset, NY. |
| (Husband) Death | On February 17, 2007 her husband, William, died at Syosset, Nassau County, NY, at age 82. |
| (Deceased) Death | Elsie died on September 2, 2010 at Syosset, Nassau County, NY, at age 85. |
Family | William H. Stricker Jr. b. May 21, 1924, d. February 17, 2007 |
| Last Edited | March 4, 2014 |
Emily Fletcher
b. about 1842
| Father | Moses Fletcher |
| (Child) Birth | Emily Fletcher was born about 1842 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
| Residence | She and Moses Fletcher lived before December 29, 1863 at Bell St., Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. Japanner. |
| (Bride) Marriage | Emily married Henry Washbrook, son of Phoebe Washbrook, on December 29, 1863 at St.John's, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.. Witness: Betsy Ashford & Sarah Lea. |
| (Son) Birth | A son, Henry, was born before May 11, 1864 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
| (Daughter) Birth | A daughter, Ellen, was born in 1867 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
Family | Henry Washbrook b. before December 12, 1841 |
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| Last Edited | May 8, 2010 |
Harriet Fletcher
b. before February 2, 1829
| Father | William Fletcher b. about 1805, d. before February 2, 1877 |
| Mother | Sarah Leek b. September 15, 1808, d. before January 7, 1875 |
| Charts | Descendant Chart for Samuel Leek Descendant Chart for William Fletcher |
| (Child) Birth | Harriet Fletcher was born before February 2, 1829 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
| (Child) Baptism | She was baptized on February 2, 1829 at St. Peter's, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
| Last Edited | September 16, 2010 |
Henry Fletcher
b. August 22, 1835, d. December 21, 1898
Henry Fletcher
| Father | William Fletcher b. about 1805, d. before February 2, 1877; Possible Henry born 21 Aug 1834 |
| Mother | Sarah Leek b. September 15, 1808, d. before January 7, 1875 |
| (Child) Birth | Henry Fletcher was born on August 22, 1835 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
| (Child) Baptism | He was baptized on August 24, 1835 at St. Peter's, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
| 1841 UK Census | He lived in the household of William Fletcher and Sarah Leek, and with Sarah Fletcher, Mary Ann Fletcher and John Fletcher in 1841 at Brickkiln Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
| 1851 UK Census | He lived in the household of William Fletcher and Sarah Leek, and with Sarah Fletcher and Jane Leek on March 30, 1851 at 70 Great Brickkiln St., Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
| (First) Marriage | At age 23, Henry's first marriage was to Lucy Selvey, 22, daughter of Joseph Selvey and Eliza Johnson, on July 11, 1859 at St. Mathew's, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.. Witnesses: James & Elizabeth Lea. |
| (Daughter) Birth | A daughter, Sarah Jane, was born on June 1, 1860 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
| 1861 UK Census | He and Lucy lived in 1861 at 10 Graisley St., Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. Also living with them was Sarah Jane Fletcher. Henry worked as a Tin Smith, Lucy worked as a Tray Finisher. |
| (Daughter) Birth | A daughter, Lucy, was born on September 8, 1861 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
| (Daughter) Birth | A daughter, Louisa, was born on December 5, 1862 at Graiseley Hill, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
| (Daughter) Death | Lucy died on March 3, 1863 at Graiseley Hill, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, at age 1. |
| (Daughter) Death | Louisa died on April 6, 1863 at Graiseley Hill, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
| (Son) Birth | A son, William, was born on January 14, 1864 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
| Residence | He and Lucy lived in 1865 at Darlington st., Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. Also living with them was Sarah Jane Fletcher. |
| (Son) Death | William died on September 27, 1866 at Graiseley Hill, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, at age 2. |
| (Son) Birth | A son, Alfred, was born on November 6, 1866 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
| (Daughter) Birth | A daughter, Louisa, was born on July 22, 1869 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. |
| Immigration | He immigrated in 1870 to New York, NY. It is believed that Henry immigrated before his family, either in March of 1870 on the SS City of Antwerp or earlier in September of 1870 on the SS Italy. |
| Residence | He and Lucy lived after September 13, 1870 at Flushing, Queens, NY. Also living with them was Sarah Jane Fletcher, Louisa Fletcher and Alfred William Fletcher. The Fletchers moved to Flushing after immigrating and until they settled on Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, sometime before 1875. |
| Occupation | Henry was listed as a Tinsmith in the city directory of 1873 at 53 Whipple Street, Brooklyn, NY. |
| 1875 NY Census | On the 1875 New York State Census Henry, listed as 39 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Lucy, 38 years old, living at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, on Kent Avenue. Their children, Sarah Jane, 15, Alfred, 8, and Louisa Fletcher, 6, were listed as living with them. Also living with them was Wilford Wootton, a Boarder. Both Henry and Wilford were Tin Plate Workers. |
| Newspaper Clipping | The following newspaper article appeared in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle on between November 24, 1875 and November 26, 1875: PERSONAL . Fletcher-ANY INFORMATION OF SARAH JANE FLETCHER, 15 years old, who left home on Saturday last, and who was seen in a Boerum st. car today at 10 A. M., near Tillary st, going uptown, will be thankfully received by her parents, 620 Myrtle avenue, she is of short stature, fleshy and with fair complexion, and light hair. HENRY FLETCHER |
| Occupation | Henry was listed as a Tinsmith or as owning a Hardware Store under various headings in the city directorys from 1876 to 1894 at and around 935 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. |
| 1880 US Census | Henry, listed as 44 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Lucy, 43 years old, on the 1880 Federal Census of Brooklyn, NY, on 935 Myrtle Ave, recorded June 3, 1880. Their children, Sarah Jane, 20, Alfred, 14, and Louisa Fletcher, 10, were listed as living with them. While Henry was listed as a Tinsmith, he and his family lived above their hardware store. A 1878 directory lists: tinwares, 929 Myrtle Av. A 1879 directory lists: FLETCHER Henry stoves 935 Myrtle av. A 1897 directory lists: FLETCHER H'y hardware h 935 Myrtle av. A personal account by Henry's granddaughter, Lily Kroboth, mentions that Henry's daughter, Sarah Jane, played a big part building up the business. |
| 1892 NY Census | On the 1892 New York State Census, recorded as of February 16th, Henry, listed as 56 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Lucy, 55 years old, living at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. Their children, Sarah Jane, 32, Alfred, 26, and Louisa Fletcher, 22, were listed as living with them. Although married, Sarah Jane is listed as still living here as well as living with her husband. Also living with Henry and Lucy were their nephews, Joseph, 26, and Edward William Lee, 22. Joseph was a Decorator, Henry, Alfred and Edward were Tinsmiths. |
| (Witness) Marriage | He witnessed the marriage of Joseph Lee and Louisa Fletcher on May 22, 1892 at NY. |
| (Wife) Death | On September 9, 1893 his wife, Lucy, died at Methodist Episcopal Hospital, Brooklyn, NY, at age 56. |
| (Second) Marriage | At age 58, Henry's second marriage was to Maria Downing, daughter of Samuel Tristram and Rebecca Connell, on April 14, 1894 at Brooklyn, NY. Married by Doremus Scudder, clergyman, witnessed by Ruth Scudder. |
| Newspaper Clipping | The following newspaper article appeared in The Auburn Argus: Fletcher--Downing--April 12, Mrs. M. Downing of Auburn, to Henry Fletcher of Brooklyn. . |
| Residence | He and Maria lived in 1897 at 935 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. Maria and Henry are listed as in the Hardware business and Alfred is listed as a Tinsmith. |
| Residence | He and Maria lived in 1898 at 935 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. Also living with them was Alfred William Fletcher. Maria and Henry are listed as hardware and Alfred is listed as a Tinsmith. |
| (Deceased) Death | Henry died on December 21, 1898 at Brooklyn, NY, at age 63 Intestinal carcinoma & arrhythmia. |
| (Interred) Burial | He was buried on December 23, 1898 at Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY, Lot 146, sec 16. Buried in Fletcher plot with first wife. Plot purchased in 1893. |
Family 1 | Lucy Selvey b. November 20, 1836, d. September 9, 1893 |
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Family 2 | Maria Tristram b. before October 26, 1836, d. August 8, 1905 |
| Last Edited | April 5, 2018 |