William J. Hoey

Born: 1866 in New Jersey

Died: Unknown

Father: John Hoey
Mother: Mary ?

Submitted by: Arthur Hoey


1854 or April 1866: William J. Hoey born in New Jersey to John Hoey and Mary? Both parents born in Ireland.

1880 Federal Census: Oak Street, East Orange, Essex Co., New Jersey
John Hoey, head, 40 b Ireland, contractor
Mary Hoey, wife, 40 b Ireland, keeping house
Margaret Hoey, daughter, 16 b New Jersey, dress making
William J. Hoey, son, 14 b New Jersey, works out
David Hoey, son, 12 b New Jersey
Annabella Hoey, daughter, 10 b New Jersey
George Hoey, son, 8 b New Jersey
Lillie R. Hoey, daughter, 6 b New Jersey
Marietta Hoey, daughter, 4 b New Jersey
Frances Lawrence, boarder, 44 b New York

Orange City Directory: 1887, 1888
David Hoey, Oak n Elmwood avenue, East Orange, Orange, East Orange and West Orange, plumber
John Hoey, Oak n Elmwood avenue, East Orange, Orange, East Orange and West Orange, contractor
William J. Hoey, Oak n Elmwood avenue, East Orange, Orange, East Orange and West Orange, painter

Orange City Directory: 1888, 1889
David Hoey, 46 Oak, East Orange, Orange, East Orange and West Orange, plumber
John Hoey, 46 Oak, East Orange, Orange, East Orange and West Orange, contractor
William J. Hoey, 46 Oak, East Orange, Orange, East Orange and West Orange, painter

About 1890: Married Lauretta ?

Aug 1892: Daughter Ella Hoey born in New Jersey.

January 1895: Daughter Lauretta Hoey born in New York.

1899: Daughter Marguerite born in New Jersey.

1900 Federal Census: 216 Main Street, East Orange, Essex Co., New Jersey
William Hoey, head, 34, Apr 1866 b New Jersey, painter Note: wife Loretta not listed.
Ella Hoey, daughter, 7, Aug 1892 b New Jersey
L. Hoey, daughter, 5, Jan 1895 b New York
Marguerite Hoey, daughter, 1, Sep 1898 b New Jersey

13 August 1900: Son John Francis Hoey born in New Jersey.

1903: Daughter Josephine Hoey born in New Jersey.

1905: Daughter Marie born in New Jersey.

1910 Federal Census: 122 Main Street, East Orange, Essex Co., New Jersey
William J. Hoey, head, 43 b New Jersey, house painter
Loretta V. Hoey, wife, 37 b New York, 10 children with 6 surviving
Ella M. Hoey, daughter, 17 b New Jersey
Loretta V. Hoey, daughter, 15 b New York
Marguerite Hoey, daughter, 11 b New Jersey
John F. Hoey, son, 9 b New Jersey
Josephine Hoey, daughter, 7 b New Jersey
Marie Hoey, daughter, 5 b New Jersey

12 September 1918: Son John Francis Hoey registers for the WWI draft. Born 13 August 1900 and native born. Living at 67 Sussex Ave, East Orange, Essex Co., New Jersey. Occupation as painter working for William J. Hoey at same address. Nearest relative listed as William J. Hoey at same address.

1920 Federal Census (Vol. 30, ED 43, Page 6, Line 2): 67 Sussex Ave, East Orange, Essex Co., New Jersey.
William J. Hoey, white, 66 years old, born in NJ.
Wife Lauretta, 46, born NY,
daughter Lauretta, 24, born NY,
daughter Marguerite, 21, born NJ,
son John, 19, born NJ,
daughter Josephine, 17, born NJ,
daughter Marie, 15, born NJ,
boarder David E. McGarry, 32, born NJ.

1929 Orange City Directory: William J. Hoey painter 67 Sussex av EO h d.o.

1930 Federal Census: 67 Sussex Ave, East Orange, Essex Co., New Jersey.
William Hoey, head, 63 b New Jersey, painter, painting and decorating
Loretta, wife, 55 b New York
Loretta Hahn, daughter, 35 b New York, widow, servant for private family
Richard J. Honecker, son-in-law, 27 b New York, wire chief for telephone industry
Josephine Honecker, daughter, 27, b New Jersey
Richard Honecker, Jr., grandson, 2 b New Jersey

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Updated on Wednesday, 20 June 2007