Phillipsburg Chief Of Police On Force since 1919 Dies At Home After Two-Day Illness
Thomas B.Halley,59,chief of police in Phillipsburg since Sept 18,1947,died yesterday morning at his home,262 Mercer street,Phillipsburg,after an illness of two days.Mr.Halley joined the police force as a patrolman,Jan 16,1919.In Jan 1938,he was promoted to sergant,a post he held until his appointment as chief,succeeding Theodore Booth.
A native and life long resident of Phillipsburg,he was a son of the late Thomas and Mary Prendergast Halley.He was a member of Sts.Philip and James Catholic Church,and the Holy Name Society of the church.He also held membership in the Phillipsburg Eagles;Jersey Hose Co,and the Exempt Fireman's Association,and was a life member of the Patrolman's Benevolent Association.
Survivors include his wife,the former Elsie Willever,at home;two sons,Thomas and Jerrold,both of Phillipsburg;and four daughters,Mrs.John J.Collins,of Bound Brook,N.J.and Mrs.Michael Luke,Mrs.David Pfeiffer and Mrs.Alden Smith,all of Phillsburg,also 13 grandchildren.The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 9:15 a.m.from his home,with a solemn high mass in Sts Philip and James Church at 10 a.m.Burial will be in Sts Philip and James cemetery.
Easton Express
Halley Thomas B. 9/27/1948 p.1
Note draft and census has middle name Francis
Thomas Francis Halley, "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942"
Name: Thomas Francis Halley
Home address 262 Mercer St Phillipsburg Warren N.J. phone # Easton 50752
Contact Elsie Halley 262 Mercer St Phillipsburg Warren N.J
Employer Town of Phillipsburg Police Dept Phillipsburg Warren N.J
Event Type: Draft Registration
Event Date: 1942
Event Place: Phillipsburg, Warren, New Jersey
Gender: Male age 52
Birth Date: 04 Aug 1889
Affiliate Publication Title: World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of New Jersey
Affiliate Publication Number: M1986
Affiliate ARC Identifier: 2555983
GS Film number: 2370758
Digital Folder Number: 004136004
Image Number: 00239
Thomas B.Halley,59,chief of police in Phillipsburg since Sept 18,1947,died yesterday morning at his home,262 Mercer street,Phillipsburg,after an illness of two days.Mr.Halley joined the police force as a patrolman,Jan 16,1919.In Jan 1938,he was promoted to sergant,a post he held until his appointment as chief,succeeding Theodore Booth.
A native and life long resident of Phillipsburg,he was a son of the late Thomas and Mary Prendergast Halley.He was a member of Sts.Philip and James Catholic Church,and the Holy Name Society of the church.He also held membership in the Phillipsburg Eagles;Jersey Hose Co,and the Exempt Fireman's Association,and was a life member of the Patrolman's Benevolent Association.
Survivors include his wife,the former Elsie Willever,at home;two sons,Thomas and Jerrold,both of Phillipsburg;and four daughters,Mrs.John J.Collins,of Bound Brook,N.J.and Mrs.Michael Luke,Mrs.David Pfeiffer and Mrs.Alden Smith,all of Phillsburg,also 13 grandchildren.The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 9:15 a.m.from his home,with a solemn high mass in Sts Philip and James Church at 10 a.m.Burial will be in Sts Philip and James cemetery.
Easton Express
Halley Thomas B. 9/27/1948 p.1
Note draft and census has middle name Francis
Thomas Francis Halley, "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942"
Name: Thomas Francis Halley
Home address 262 Mercer St Phillipsburg Warren N.J. phone # Easton 50752
Contact Elsie Halley 262 Mercer St Phillipsburg Warren N.J
Employer Town of Phillipsburg Police Dept Phillipsburg Warren N.J
Event Type: Draft Registration
Event Date: 1942
Event Place: Phillipsburg, Warren, New Jersey
Gender: Male age 52
Birth Date: 04 Aug 1889
Affiliate Publication Title: World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of New Jersey
Affiliate Publication Number: M1986
Affiliate ARC Identifier: 2555983
GS Film number: 2370758
Digital Folder Number: 004136004
Image Number: 00239
Phillipsburg Chief Of Police On Force since 1919 Dies At Home After Two-Day Illness
Thomas B.Halley,59,chief of police in Phillipsburg since Sept 18,1947,died yesterday morning at his home,262 Mercer street,Phillipsburg,after an illness of two days.Mr.Halley joined the police force as a patrolman,Jan 16,1919.In Jan 1938,he was promoted to sergant,a post he held until his appointment as chief,succeeding Theodore Booth.
A native and life long resident of Phillipsburg,he was a son of the late Thomas and Mary Prendergast Halley.He was a member of Sts.Philip and James Catholic Church,and the Holy Name Society of the church.He also held membership in the Phillipsburg Eagles;Jersey Hose Co,and the Exempt Fireman's Association,and was a life member of the Patrolman's Benevolent Association.
Survivors include his wife,the former Elsie Willever,at home;two sons,Thomas and Jerrold,both of Phillipsburg;and four daughters,Mrs.John J.Collins,of Bound Brook,N.J.and Mrs.Michael Luke,Mrs.David Pfeiffer and Mrs.Alden Smith,all of Phillsburg,also 13 grandchildren.The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 9:15 a.m.from his home,with a solemn high mass in Sts Philip and James Church at 10 a.m.Burial will be in Sts Philip and James cemetery.
Easton Express
Halley Thomas B. 9/27/1948 p.1
Note draft and census has middle name Francis
Thomas Francis Halley, "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942"
Name: Thomas Francis Halley
Home address 262 Mercer St Phillipsburg Warren N.J. phone # Easton 50752
Contact Elsie Halley 262 Mercer St Phillipsburg Warren N.J
Employer Town of Phillipsburg Police Dept Phillipsburg Warren N.J
Event Type: Draft Registration
Event Date: 1942
Event Place: Phillipsburg, Warren, New Jersey
Gender: Male age 52
Birth Date: 04 Aug 1889
Affiliate Publication Title: World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of New Jersey
Affiliate Publication Number: M1986
Affiliate ARC Identifier: 2555983
GS Film number: 2370758
Digital Folder Number: 004136004
Image Number: 00239
Thomas B.Halley,59,chief of police in Phillipsburg since Sept 18,1947,died yesterday morning at his home,262 Mercer street,Phillipsburg,after an illness of two days.Mr.Halley joined the police force as a patrolman,Jan 16,1919.In Jan 1938,he was promoted to sergant,a post he held until his appointment as chief,succeeding Theodore Booth.
A native and life long resident of Phillipsburg,he was a son of the late Thomas and Mary Prendergast Halley.He was a member of Sts.Philip and James Catholic Church,and the Holy Name Society of the church.He also held membership in the Phillipsburg Eagles;Jersey Hose Co,and the Exempt Fireman's Association,and was a life member of the Patrolman's Benevolent Association.
Survivors include his wife,the former Elsie Willever,at home;two sons,Thomas and Jerrold,both of Phillipsburg;and four daughters,Mrs.John J.Collins,of Bound Brook,N.J.and Mrs.Michael Luke,Mrs.David Pfeiffer and Mrs.Alden Smith,all of Phillsburg,also 13 grandchildren.The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 9:15 a.m.from his home,with a solemn high mass in Sts Philip and James Church at 10 a.m.Burial will be in Sts Philip and James cemetery.
Easton Express
Halley Thomas B. 9/27/1948 p.1
Note draft and census has middle name Francis
Thomas Francis Halley, "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942"
Name: Thomas Francis Halley
Home address 262 Mercer St Phillipsburg Warren N.J. phone # Easton 50752
Contact Elsie Halley 262 Mercer St Phillipsburg Warren N.J
Employer Town of Phillipsburg Police Dept Phillipsburg Warren N.J
Event Type: Draft Registration
Event Date: 1942
Event Place: Phillipsburg, Warren, New Jersey
Gender: Male age 52
Birth Date: 04 Aug 1889
Affiliate Publication Title: World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of New Jersey
Affiliate Publication Number: M1986
Affiliate ARC Identifier: 2555983
GS Film number: 2370758
Digital Folder Number: 004136004
Image Number: 00239
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