Quay, James

From Helderberg Hilltown Biographies
Revision as of 20:11, 8 August 2013 by JElberfeld (talk | contribs)
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)

Jump to navigation Jump to search

Birth

James Henry Quay was born on Tuesday, August 25, 1925 in Knox, the son of Daniel Webster Quay who married second Bertha Mae Bradt, the daughter of William J. Bradt and Nellie J. Countryman. His siblings were:

Daniel Webster Quay married ABT 1879 Idella Batcher, the daughter of Theodore Batcher and Margaret Livingston. His half- siblings were:

  • Edward Quay - died young
  • Edith Quay
  • Arthur C. Quay
  • Ethel Quay

NOTE: Robert Quay obituary lists Bessie Dunleavy of Scotia as half sister but she was the daughter of Arthur C. Quay.

Education

Military

Furlough

Knox - Pvt. James Quay of the U. S. Army has been spending a furlough at his home in Knox.

Altamont Enterprise - August 25, 1944

Furlough

Knox - Pvt. James Quay of the U. S. Army has been spending a furlough at the home of his mother here. He left last Thursday for camp in Mississippi.

Altamont Enterprise - May 12, 1944

Occupation

Marriage & Children

James Quay married Helen Oliver. Their children were:

  • Marilyn Louise Quay
  • David Quay

Announce Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Oliver of Township announce the engagement of their daughter, Helen Louise to James Quay, also of Township. No date has been set for the Wedding.

Altamont Enterprise - July 13, 1951

Death

August 19, (1971) James Quay, R. D. 1, Altamont,

U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 about James Quay[1]
Name: James Quay
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 25 Aug 1925
Death Date: 19 Aug 1971
SSN: 095201119
Branch 1: ARMY

QUAY, JAMES H. & HEL

Lot Owner: Quay, Helen L. (lo)
Veteran: VETERAN
Lot/Row/Tier/Cpt: 178-A
Space/Level: (1) 2 3 (4)
Name of Deceased: (1)James 2 3 (4)Henry Oliver
Garden/Mausoleum: Trinity
https://memorygardens.org/

Obituary

Obituary - Altamont Enterprise — August 27, 1971

QUAY — August 19, (1971) James Quay, R. D. 1, Altamont, husband of Helen Oliver; father of Marilyn and David Quay; brother of Thaddeus Quay, Donald Quay, Robert Quay, Richard Quay, Mrs. Helen Coulter and Rose Tubbs; half-brother of Edith Nash, Ethel Carey and Arthur Quay. Funeral services were held from the Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont, Monday, Rev. James J. Reid officiating. Interment was at Memory's Garden.

Altamont Entrprise - August 27, 1971

Census Records

1930 United States Federal Census about James H Quay[1]

Name: James H Quay
[Janes H Quay]
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1926
[abt 1925]
Birthplace: New York
Race: White
Home in 1930: Knox, Albany, New York
Map of Home: View Map
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Webester Quay
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Name: Bertha Quay
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Webester Quay 32
Bertha Quay 31
Thaddeus Quay 12
Donald Quay 10
Robert Quay 6
James H Quay 4
[4 7/12]
Richard D Quay 1
[1 7/12]

1940 United States Federal Census about James Quay[1]

Name: James Quay
Age: 14
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1926
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: New York
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Knox, Albany, New York
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Knox Altamont Road
Inferred Residence in 1935: Knox, Albany, New York
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 4A
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Beatha Quay 40
Thaddus Quay 22
Donald Quay 18
Robert Quay 16
James Quay 14
Richard Quay 11
Rose Mary Quay 9

Additional Media

James Quay: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Name: James Quay
State of Issue: New York
Date of Birth: Tuesday August 25, 1925
Date of Death: August 1971
Est. Age at Death: 45 years, 11 months

Announce Engagement

Announcement has been made of the engagement of Miss Marilyn Louise Quay and Michael John West. Miss Quay is the daughter of Mrs. James Quay of Altamont and the late Mr. Quay. Her fiance is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred West of Florida City, Florida.

Miss Quay was graduated from Berne Knox Central High school and is employed by Blue Cross-Blue Shield. Mr West was graduated from Guilderland Central High school and is in business with his father, who is associated with Standard Oil, Florida

The couple plans a May 12 wedding.

Altamont Enterprise - January 12, 1973

Sources

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 www.Ancestry.com