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Harry Hubert Haywood1

M, #1953, b. 17 April 1908
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherOliver Garfield Haywood b. 23 July 1882, d. 11 April 1961
MotherAnnie Olive Wiggins b. 21 November 1885, d. 23 November 1982
Relationships4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 9 September 2026 14:46:29
BirthHarry Hubert Haywood was born on 17 April 1908, in Central Valley, New York, USAG.1
SonHe was enumerated on the census on 18 April 1910 in the household of Oliver Garfield Haywood, as a son, in Woodbury, Orange County, New York, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Oliver (age 27) were his wife Olive (age 24) and their children Harry (age 2), Verna (age 1). Oliver was a house carpenter at a mill shop. Anna was a bookkeeper, at home.2
SonHarry Hubert Haywood was enumerated on the census on 15 January 1920 in the household of Oliver Garfield Haywood, as a son, in Newark Ward 11, Essex County, New Jersey, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Oliver (age 37) were his wife Olive (age 34) and their children Harry (age 11), Verna (age 9) and Oliver Jr. (age 8). Oliver was a house carpenter.3
SonHarry Hubert Haywood was enumerated on the census on 14 April 1930 in the household of Oliver Garfield Haywood, as a son, in South Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Oliver (age 47) were his wife Anna (age 43), children Harry (age 21), Oliver (age 18), Thelma (age 8), Verna (age 20), her husband Arthur H. Coe (age 22) and their son Charles W. Coe (age 3 months). Oliver was a building contractor. Harry & Oliver Jr. were clerks at an insurance office. Arthur worked at a bank.4
MarriageHarry Hubert Haywood married Martha Carolyn Amerman, on 29 September 1937.1
DivorcedHe was divorced in 1961.1

Partner with Martha Carolyn Amerman b. 9 August 1915

Citations

  1. [S21396] Mrs. Ralph Buzzell, U.S., Family History Books. Hereinafter cited as Wiggins.
  2. [S21400] 1910 United States Federal Census, Woodbury, Orange, New York, USA, household of Oliver G Haywood, 1910, digital copy of original census page, Roll T624_1061, Page 3b. Enumeration District 0092.
  3. [S21399] 1920 United States Federal Census, Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey, household of Oliver Haywood, 1920, digital copy of original census page, Roll T625_1035, Page 1A. Enumeration District 330.
  4. [S21394] 1930 United States Federal Census, household of Oliver G. Haywood, 14 April 1930, digital copy of original document, FHL Microfilm 2341078, Page 1B. South Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, USA.

Verna Claire Haywood1

F, #1962, b. 27 February 1910, d. 25 April 2001
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherOliver Garfield Haywood b. 23 July 1882, d. 11 April 1961
MotherAnnie Olive Wiggins b. 21 November 1885, d. 23 November 1982
Relationships4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 10 September 2026 19:35:39
NameVerna Claire Haywood was also known as Verna Claire Coe.1
BirthShe was born on 27 February 1910, in Highland Mills, Orange County, New York, USAG.2
DaughterShe was enumerated on the census on 18 April 1910 in the household of Oliver Garfield Haywood, as a daughter, in Woodbury, Orange County, New York, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Oliver (age 27) were his wife Olive (age 24) and their children Harry (age 2), Verna (age 1). Oliver was a house carpenter at a mill shop. Anna was a bookkeeper, at home.3
DaughterShe was enumerated on the census on 15 January 1920 in the household of Oliver Garfield Haywood, as a daughter, in Newark Ward 11, Essex County, New Jersey, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Oliver (age 37) were his wife Olive (age 34) and their children Harry (age 11), Verna (age 9) and Oliver Jr. (age 8). Oliver was a house carpenter.4
MarriageShe married first Arthur Hill Coe son of Charles Hill Coe and Henrietta Lunger, on 30 October 1928 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USAG.5
DaughterVerna Claire Haywood was enumerated on the census on 14 April 1930 in the household of Oliver Garfield Haywood, as a daughter, in South Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Oliver (age 47) were his wife Anna (age 43), children Harry (age 21), Oliver (age 18), Thelma (age 8), Verna (age 20), her husband Arthur H. Coe (age 22) and their son Charles W. Coe (age 3 months). Oliver was a building contractor. Harry & Oliver Jr. were clerks at an insurance office. Arthur worked at a bank.6
Principal 2She was divorced on 14 August 1936.1
DaughterShe was enumerated on the census on 2 April 1940 in the household of Oliver Garfield Haywood, as a daughter, in South Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Oliver (age 57) were his wife Olive (age 54), children Verna (age 30), Thelma (age 18) and Verna's son Charles W. Coe (age 10). Oliver was a carpenter. Verna was a stenographer with the civil service.7
DaughterShe was enumerated on the census on 28 April 1950 in the household of Oliver Garfield Haywood, as a daughter, in South Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Oliver (age 67) were his wife Olive (age 64) and their daughter Verna (age 40). Oliver was a carpenter with his own business, doing private jobs. Verna was a stenographer.8
MarriageShe married second Theodore Charles Rissell son of Theordore Charles Rissell, Sr., and Elizabeth F. ("Lizzie") Mansfield, in July 1978 in South Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, USAG.9
DeathVerna Claire Haywood died on 25 April 2001 in Franklin Lakes, Bergen County, New Jersey, USAG.10,11
BurialShe was buried in Restland Memorial Park, East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey, USAG.11

Partner with Arthur Hill Coe b. 29 July 1907, d. 16 August 1976

Partner with Theodore Charles Rissell b. 1904, d. 1983

Citations

  1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.
  2. [S21406] New York State, Birth Index, 1881-1942, Verna C. Haywood entry, transcription Certificate Number 9746, (27 February 1910).
  3. [S21400] 1910 United States Federal Census, Woodbury, Orange, New York, USA, household of Oliver G Haywood, 1910, digital copy of original census page, Roll T624_1061, Page 3b. Enumeration District 0092.
  4. [S21399] 1920 United States Federal Census, Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey, household of Oliver Haywood, 1920, digital copy of original census page, Roll T625_1035, Page 1A. Enumeration District 330.
  5. [S21404] Arthur H. Coe & Verna C. Haywood, (30 October 1928), New York, New York, U.S., Marriage License Indexes, 1907-2018: Certificate Number 27455. Hereinafter cited as New York, New York, U.S., Marriage License Indexes, 1907-2018.
  6. [S21394] 1930 United States Federal Census, household of Oliver G. Haywood, 14 April 1930, digital copy of original document, FHL Microfilm 2341078, Page 1B. South Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, USA.
  7. [S21397] 1940 United States Federal Census, South Orange, Essex, New Jersey, household of Oliver Haywood, 1940, digital copy of original census page, Roll m-t0627-02340, Page 1B. Enumeration District 7-348.
  8. [S21398] 1950 United States Federal Census, South Orange, Essex, New Jersey, USA, household of Oliver G Haywood, 1950, digital copy of original census page, Roll 5832, Page 76. Enumeration District 7-340.
  9. [S21405] Theodore C. Rissell & Verna C. (Haywood) Coe, (July 1978), New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Index, 1901-2016: New Jersey State Archives; Trenton, New Jersey; Marriage Indexes; Index Type: Bride; Year Range: 1978; Surname Range: E-K. Hereinafter cited as New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Index, 1901-2016.
  10. [S21407] Death - Verna Rissell, The Herald-News, Passaic, New Jersey, USA, 26 April 2001, Page 30. Hereinafter cited as The Herald News.
  11. [S21408] Find a Grave, Verna Coe Rissell, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211512649/verna_coe-rissell: accessed 10 Sep 2026), memorial page for Verna Coe Haywood Rissell (27 Feb 1910–25 Apr 2001), Find a Grave Memorial ID 211512649, citing Restland Memorial Park, East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey, USA; Maintained by Isabella Wiggins (contributor 49319067).. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave.

Oliver Garfield ("Ollie") Haywood, Jr.1

M, #1963, b. 29 November 1911, d. 25 May 2002
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Parents

FatherOliver Garfield Haywood b. 23 July 1882, d. 11 April 1961
MotherAnnie Olive Wiggins b. 21 November 1885, d. 23 November 1982
Relationships4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 14 September 2026 15:25:10
BirthOliver Garfield ("Ollie") Haywood, Jr., was born on 29 November 1911, in Highland Mills, Orange County, New York, USAG.2
SonHe was enumerated on the census on 15 January 1920 in the household of Oliver Garfield Haywood, as a son, in Newark Ward 11, Essex County, New Jersey, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Oliver (age 37) were his wife Olive (age 34) and their children Harry (age 11), Verna (age 9) and Oliver Jr. (age 8). Oliver was a house carpenter.3
SonOliver Garfield ("Ollie") Haywood, Jr., was enumerated on the census on 14 April 1930 in the household of Oliver Garfield Haywood, as a son, in South Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Oliver (age 47) were his wife Anna (age 43), children Harry (age 21), Oliver (age 18), Thelma (age 8), Verna (age 20), her husband Arthur H. Coe (age 22) and their son Charles W. Coe (age 3 months). Oliver was a building contractor. Harry & Oliver Jr. were clerks at an insurance office. Arthur worked at a bank.4
GraduationOliver Garfield ("Ollie") Haywood, Jr., graduated in 1936 from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.G He served in World War II on the staffs of Gen. George C. Marshall and Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower in the European Theatre. Following the war, General Haywood became the ranking military scientist in the development of thermonuclear weapons and chief of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research.
MarriageHe married Helen Elizabeth Salisbury, on 12 June 1936.5
CensusHe appeared on the census on 15 April 1940 as Head of Household in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Olver (age 28) was his wife Helen Salisbury (age 23). Oliver was a Lieutenant in the U.S. military.6
CensusHe appeared on the census on 18 April 1950 as Head of Household in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Oliver (age 38) were his wife Helen Salisbury (age 33) and their children Barbara (age 9), Betty (age 7) and Richard (age 6 months). Oliver worked for the US Armed Forces.7
OccupationIn 1962 he was promoted to Brigadier General, US Air Force. His most recent military service was assistant vice commander of the Atlantic Missile Range, based at Patrick Air Base in Cape Canaveral, Florida, before retiring in 1964.2

LivingHe was living in Vero Beach, Florida, USAG, in 2001.8
DeathHe died on 25 May 2002.9

Partner with Helen Elizabeth Salisbury b. 25 April 1916

Citations

  1. [S21409] Correspondence with Kasy Moon, by David A. Walker..
  2. [S21410] Brig. Gen. Oliver Haaywood, 90, Air Force Nuclear Specialist, The Star-Ledger, Newark, New Jersey, USA, 31 May 2002, Page 53. Hereinafter cited as The Star Ledger.
  3. [S21399] 1920 United States Federal Census, Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey, household of Oliver Haywood, 1920, digital copy of original census page, Roll T625_1035, Page 1A. Enumeration District 330.
  4. [S21394] 1930 United States Federal Census, household of Oliver G. Haywood, 14 April 1930, digital copy of original document, FHL Microfilm 2341078, Page 1B. South Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, USA.
  5. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.
  6. [S21411] 1940 United States Federal Census, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, household of Oliver Haywood, 15 April 1940, digital copy of original census page, Roll m-t0627-01685, Page 6A. Enumeration District 16-92.
  7. [S21412] 1950 United States Federal Census, Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, USA, household of Oliver G Haywood G Jr, 18 April 1950, digital copy of original census page, Roll 6212, Page 2. Enumeration District 70-10.
  8. [S21407] Death - Verna Rissell, The Herald-News, Passaic, New Jersey, USA, 26 April 2001, Page 30. Hereinafter cited as The Herald News.
  9. [S21403] Find a Grave, BG Oliver Garfield Haywood Jr., Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/135280093/oliver_garfield-haywood: accessed 9 Sep 2026), memorial page for BG Oliver Garfield Haywood Jr. (29 Nov 1911–25 May 2002), Find a Grave Memorial ID 135280093, citing United States Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, Orange County, New York, USA; Maintained by SLGMSD (contributor 46825959).. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave.

Frank Taylor

M, #1976, b. About 1862
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Parents

FatherIsaac C. B. Taylor
MotherSara A. Wiggins b. 5 August 1843
Relationships3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 12 June 2024 17:48:43
BirthFrank Taylor was born About 1862, in New BrunswickG.1
SonHe was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Henry Hopper, as a son, in Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. enumerated in the household of Henry Hopper (age 40) were his wife, Sarah Wiggins (age 35), their children, Caroline (age 5) & James (age 3), and children of Sarah by her second marriage, Frank Taylor (age 19), Eleanor Taylor (age 17), Minnie Taylor (age 15) & MArgaret (age 13). Henry was a carpenter, Frank a machinist. Henry & Sarah were Baptists, Frank was a Methodist, the remaining children were Anglican.1

Citations

  1. [S13713] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #338, of Henry Hopper, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reel C-13162, Page 82. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Maggie Taylor1

F, #1977, b. About 1868
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Parents

FatherHenry Hopper b. 1841
MotherSara A. Wiggins b. 5 August 1843
Relationships3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:29:03
BirthMaggie Taylor was born About 1868, in Prince Edward IslandG.1
DaughterShe was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Henry Hopper, as a daughter, in Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. enumerated in the household of Henry Hopper (age 40) were his wife, Sarah Wiggins (age 35), their children, Caroline (age 5) & James (age 3), and children of Sarah by her second marriage, Frank Taylor (age 19), Eleanor Taylor (age 17), Minnie Taylor (age 15) & MArgaret (age 13). Henry was a carpenter, Frank a machinist. Henry & Sarah were Baptists, Frank was a Methodist, the remaining children were Anglican.1

Citations

  1. [S13713] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #338, of Henry Hopper, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reel C-13162, Page 82. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Minnie Taylor1

F, #1978, b. About 1866
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherHenry Hopper b. 1841
MotherSara A. Wiggins b. 5 August 1843
Relationships3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:29:03
BirthMinnie Taylor was born About 1866, in Prince Edward IslandG.1
DaughterShe was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Henry Hopper, as a daughter, in Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. enumerated in the household of Henry Hopper (age 40) were his wife, Sarah Wiggins (age 35), their children, Caroline (age 5) & James (age 3), and children of Sarah by her second marriage, Frank Taylor (age 19), Eleanor Taylor (age 17), Minnie Taylor (age 15) & MArgaret (age 13). Henry was a carpenter, Frank a machinist. Henry & Sarah were Baptists, Frank was a Methodist, the remaining children were Anglican.1

Citations

  1. [S13713] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #338, of Henry Hopper, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reel C-13162, Page 82. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.