2458. Charles Chandler Hascall
The following notes were prepared by Richard K. Hascall:
General Charles C. Hascall was one of the first pioneers of Oakland county, Michigan, and founded the first bank started in the city of Pontiac.
Charles C. Hascall commanded a troop of "Oakland Cavalry" during the Black Hawk disturbance. He later moved to Genesee County Michigan and was the first Receiver of the Land Office at Grand Traverse in 1836. He was a prominent citizen of Flint and was proprietor of the Flint Democrat.
On June 7 1828, A letter from Governor Cass to Chas. C. Hascall notified Charles of three affidavits arraigning Charles' conduct as a Justice of the Peace and seeking his removal from office. On June 19 1828 A letter from Governor Cass to Charles C. Hascall notified Charles that he did not find sufficient cause to remove him from office.
On Jan 31 1836 Lucius Lyon wrote to Charles indicating the president's support of statehood for Michigan.
On February 21 1836 Lucius Lyon wrote to Charles as member of the Senate for Michigan. Discussion centered on the boundary dispute with Ohio. If the legislature persisted in its claim the president would be forced to not consider statehood for Michigan. Lucius was encouraging Charles to support the unjust boundary with Ohio in order to ensure statehood. He, however, suggested that the western and southern boundaries could be adjusted somewhat.
Charles served on the first board of trustees(1854) for the Michigan Institute for the Education of the Deaf and Dumb, and the Blind located in Flint, Michigan.
The Wolverine Citizen, Flint
March 27, 1880Died at the residence of her son, Henry C. Hascall, in this City, on Monday, the 22d inst., at noon, Nancy Round, widow of the late General Charles C. Hascall, aged eighty-three years. It is one of the most difficult offices of friendship to speak aught of those we love, when they are gone from us to the other world, especially in the early days of our bereavement, the grave having just hidden them from our sight, and the sorrowfulness of our morning still fresh in our hearts. Death always adorns their virtues with new beauty and sweetness, and begins to hallow even their frailties, so that we cannot trust ourselves to say of them all that we feel. In the strictness of such reserve we record the name of this servant of the Lord among our honored dead, and are sure that none who knew her well will hesitate to count her among the "Excellent Women," and unite in this tribute of respect and love; and the fact that she was also a member of that fast-failing band, the pioneers of Michigan, entitles her to a wider remembrance.
Nancy Round was born in Herkimer County, New York, on the 29th of May, 1797. Her parents removed to Bueford, C. W., when she was a child. She was married to the late Charles C. Hascall in the year 1819, a short time after removing to Detroit, where, they resided for a brief period, when they removed to Auburn, Oakland County, and from thence to Flint in 1836, settling on the old home residence in the second Ward, familiar to so many, and which has ever since been her home. Her husband, General C.C. Hascall, for a lifetime one of Flint's foremost citizens, died in 1862, leaving her a widow for eighteen years. Six children were born unto them, one of whom died during their residence at Detroit; five are still living, viz.: Angeline, widow of the late Governor Moses Wisner; Esther, wife of Hon. Edward Sawyer, of Grand Blanc; Charles, Richard H., and Henry C. Hascall. The history of womanhood points us to no loftier ideal than that of an earnest, patient, pious motherhood. The realization of this, in its richest fruition, belongs to Nancy Round Hascall. Her marriage was blessed with an unselfish, abiding affection; her maturity was occupied by useful industry, and filled with a continual peace; her age was solaced by the love of daughters, and supported by the strength of sons; her death was crowned by the unspeakable benediction of the Divine Master whom she never ceased to serve.
Probate for Elijah N. Hascall
Whereas Elijah N. Hascall late of the County of Ralls, died intestate, as it is said having at the time of his death, property in the state which may be lost, destroyed, and diminished in value, if speedy care be not taken of the same, To the end therefore that said property may be collected, preserved and disposed of according to the law do hereby appoint Henry S. Lipscomb administer of all and singular the goods chattels and credits which were of the said Elijah N. Hascall at the time of his death with full power and authority to secure and dispose of said property according to the law and collect all money due said deceased and in general to do and perform all other acts and things which are or hereafter may be required of him by law. In testimony whereof Thomas E. Hatcher clerk of the County Court in and for the county of Marion aforesaid have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of said clerk at office this 21st day of February 1861
On 2 July 1867, Henry S. Lipscomb reported that there were no assets to the estate of Elijah N. Nichols
Date of birth is recorded in the Thompson Vital Records, Thompson, Windham, CT. The date of birth is " January 11, 179--"...... the last number indicating the year is missing. (from other siblings births we rule out 1790, 94, 96, 99 and age at death is 58. Thefore January 11, 1792 is most probable date.)
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A Brief History of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Wellfleet, Massachusetts
by Rev. Albert P. Palmer
Franklin Presss : Rand, Avery and Company, Boston, 18771832
Rev. Squire B. Hascall was the next pastor. He was called a good preacher, and he did much to dissipate the cloud the year before. But he was greatly interested in politics, and worked at a trade outside of his ministry a part of his time; and the latter doubtless hindered his success in saving souls.
He was born in 1792, and commenced his ministry in 1818. After 10 years of service he located, but was re-admitted the year he came to Wellfleet. In 1838 he again located. In most of his appointments he was in some measure useful; but his attention to outside business, in order to support his large family, greatly diminished his power and success. In his last days he said to his friends, "Death has no terrors to me: the place where my body shall rest looks as pleasant as a bed of roses." With such faith he died February 28, 1850. He has a brother, Rev. Jefferson Hascall, in the New England Conference.Squire elected elector of the State (Connecticut) 1 April 1839. Cited on State tax list in Enfield Connecticut in 1846.
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Probate file
This court appoints Albert Clark administrator on the estate of Squire B. Hascall late of Enfield in said District he having accepted such trust and given bonds according to law for the faithful performance of the same ... Norman Allen and George Pease appraisers. ... Six months for claims to be submitted.Inventory 10 May 1850.
Salt and cask .75 1 Pr brass andirons $1 1 barrel and beans $1
1 new bed tick $1 1 dropping table spread .50 1 case of drawers .75
1 bed sted & cord .75 1 featherbead $2 3 comfortables $1,50
2 comfortables old .50 2 underbed ticks .5 3 bedspreads .70
2 valances .25 1 bedstead & cord .75 6 yellow chairs $1.5 4 round top? .25
1 armchair .12 1 washstand $1 1 old rocking chair .06
1 washbowl & pitcher .37 1 round mahogany table broke $1
1 bedstead & cord .75 1 featherbead & tick 1.5 1 underbed tick .25
3 comfortables $1.50 1 featherbead & pillow $2 1 underbed tick .25
2 comfortables $11 bedquilt,75 1 bureau $2,50 1 looking glass broke .08
12 pair cotton sheets $2.50 3 chairs .25 8 cane seat chairs $5.34 6do $2.25
1 table $1.50 1 looking glass $2 1 carpet 25 yds $6 1 hearth rug .25
20 yds stair and space carpet $3 1 rag carpet $7 1 Bureau $2
1 dressing table .50 1 pr silver spectacles .25 m1 rocking chair .17
6 Vol Clarks commentaries $2.5 lot old books $2.5 4 old maps .5
6 chairs $1 5 tablecloths $1.5 1 bedstead & rope $1.5o 1 featherbed & pillow $5
1 undertick .17 3 comfortables $1.5 1 counterpane .75Total $76.96
1 washstand .30 1 portable desk $1.50 1 cookstove pipe $6
1 clock $1 1 looking glass .30 1 work stand .17 4 chairs .40
1 large platter .178 1 purple tea sett & 14 plate $3 10 pink dining plates .25
2 glass preserve dishes .5 2 glass butter plates .34 18 glass preserve plates .34
lot crockery in buttery $2 2 doz knives & forks $2 lot glassware & bottles .75
4 silver tablespoons $5 15 old silver tea spoons $2
2 sugar boxes .30 9 German silver tea spoons $2
1 silver plated butter knives .25 2 demijohns .50 4 flatirons .67
1 furnace .25 1 shovel & tongs .30 6 tin milk pans .45 2 tin pails .50
lot old tin .50 4 stone jugs $1 lard case .50 1 churn $1,50 1 mortar pestle .50
2 glass lamps .30 2 Britannica lamps .17 2 small brass kettles .25
2 small iron kettles,20 1 saw .62 1 try square .08 12 bushels ashes $2
1 four gallon jug $2 1 large stone jar .25 old copper $2
3 wash tubs .65 2 barrels .50 paint pails .50 2 old wool blankets .50
lot old iron $1,50 1 small stove & pipe $1.50 1 squirrel cage .17
1 old anvil $1 1 basket .25 7 meal bags .5 vinegar barrel .25
1 iron vise $2.50
shoemakers bench & tools .50 2 stone hammers .16
lot joiners tools including vise & bench $6 1 small grindstone .25
1 large rope .25 1 watchmakers bench & tools $5 lot lead pipe .38
5 bushels hard coal $5 1 bakers trough$1 1 dentists box & tools $2.50
386 artificial teeth $11.58total $166.11
Squire Barstow Hascall was a minister.
Joseph elected elector of the State (Connecticut) 3 April 1848.
The Hartford Courant
January 6, 1913
Death
Hascall - In this city, January 5, 1913, Harriet Ellen Hascall, aged 74 years.
Hartford Daily Courant
August 22, 1883
Doane - In Thompson, Aug. 14, Joel Doane age 98
ProbateThe court grants administration on the Estate of Mary J. Hascall late of Thompson, in said District deceased to Mary A. Burnette of Colchester Conn. she being a daughter of said deceased and the said Mary A. Burnette appeared in court accepted said trust as administratix and gave bonds according to law.
Probate fileEstate of Samuel E. Hascall late of Thompson in said district deceased the subscriber represents that said Samuel E. Hascall last dwelt in the town of Thompson in said district and died on the seventh day of April 1886. possessed of goods and estate remaining to be administered leaving a widow whose name is Lydia S. Hascall and that said deceased left no children and that he had no indebtedness either in this state or elsewhere and that said deceased left a will herewith presented for probate wherein Lydia S. Hascall is named as exutrix. Wherefore your petition prays that said will may be proved, approved and entered in probate with letters testamentary may be granted to the exutrix.
Will April 21 1881
In the name of God Amen, I Samuel E. Hascall of Thompson, Windham, County, and state of Connecticut being somewhat aged and infirm in body but of sound and disposing mind and memory felling anxious to settle my worldly affairs whilst I have the strength and capacity to do so. and for that purpose I do make publish and declare this to be my last will and testament whereby revoking all former wills and instruments by me heretofore made.
1st I commend my immortal being to him who gave it and my body to the earth to be buried without ostentation with suitable grave items erected to my memory by my executrix hereinafter named
2nd I direct that all my just debts and funeral charges be paid
3rd I give and bequeath to Bethuel B. Cooley my nieces son ten dollars
4th I give bequeath and devise all the rest and residue of my estate both real and personal to my beloved wife Lydia S. Hascall and to her heirs and assigns forever
5th I constitute and appoint my wife Lydia S. Hascall exutrix of this my last will and testament
The following biographical notes provided by Richard K. Hascall:Jefferson served as presiding elder in the Methodist church. He represented New England in the General Conference twice. He was distinguished for his eloquent delivery, and was responsible for conversion of over 150 people. He was a notated orator and notice of his preaching would fill the seats.
[The History of] Shrewsbury
BY WILLIAM T. HARLOWIt was during building of the Methodist Church (1847-48) or immediately afterwards that Rev. Jefferson Hascall, presiding elder over the Worcester Conference, whose discerning eye saw a field here white for the harvest, moved into town and thrust in his sickle. Under his labors there was a great revival of religion, and over one hundred persons professed conversion. Mr. Hascall was born in Thompson, Connecticut, November 6, 1807, and died at Medford, MA, November 6, 1887. He graduated at Wilbraham Academy about 1829 and immediately entered upon the ministry. He lived in Shrewsbury about twenty years in all, and most of the time was in the presiding eldership. He was a man of great ability, energy and influence, a powerful preacher of his faith and a public-spirited citizen of the town. Interested in and favoring education and all public improvements, and an earnest advocate of a vigorous prosecution of the war to suppress the slave holders' rebellion, he was universally respected and beloved by the people of the town.
Unity Church of North Easton, Massachusetts
Historical Sketches
by Richard Hill
In 1879, Wilbur Hascall (1854-1925) a native of Shrewsbury and graduate of New England Conservatory and Boston University, College of Music became organist. Miss Holbrook was replaced by Mrs. Ruth F. Pratt and J.R. Drew became the bass soloist. The following year Miss Anabelle Clark replaced Mrs. Pratt as "sopranist." In 1881 new hymnals were bought by Mrs. Oliver Ames and the old given to mission churches in Boston. In 1883, Miss Henrietta Hunt married the organist and becameMrs. Hascall. Miss M.E. Kayton and Miss L.E. Burrill also joined the quartette at various times. In 1887, the Hascalls left for New York City where Wilbur composed several popular songs, and many organ works. The titles of his songs included "The Night has a Thousand Eyes," "The Twinkle in Her Eye," and "The Lassie's Lament."
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Boston Globe
March 2, 1925Wilbur Hascall, the well known Boston organist and composer, died last night at his home, 270 Bay State road.
He was born in Shrewsbury, Dec 15, 1854. He was the son of Rev. Jefferson Hascall, for 25 years presiding elder of the New England conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Lavina Livermore. He married Henrietta Hunt of Hartford, Conn. Jan 6, 1887. Since 1888 he had been manager of the Fraternity Publishing Company of Boston, member of the American Guild of Organists for 20 years and treasurer of the New England Chapter for 10 years.
He was educated at the New England Conservatory of Music, Boston University College of Music, and under private tutors. He has been organist for many years for many Boston and suburban churches.
Mr. Hascall composed many songs, among them "The Survivor," "We're A Weary," "The Galleon," "O. That We Two Were Maying," " The Night Has A Thousand Eyes" (English), "The Twinkle In Her Eye," " To Hear the Woe Birds Sing" (Irish), " Behold My Love" and "The Lassie's Lament" (Scotch): also piano and sacred compositions and articles and poems for magazines.
Boston Globe
October 29/30, 1962Hascall - In a nursing home in Brookline, Oxt. 27, Henrietta, formerly of 180 Commonwealth Ave., Boston in her 90th year.
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New York Passenger Lists
Ship Maasadam from Rotterdam, arrived New York 9 Mar 1893
Ship Rhynland from Antwerp, arrived New York 23 Nov 1893
The summer following his graduation from Montpelier Seminary, Lee secured the general agency for a popular religious book and hired Seminary students to act as subagents for him at a profit for both. This then led to entering the publishing business. He graduated from Boston University and was a trustee. When the University experienced financial difficulties due to over expansion, he was hired as their Business Manager.
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New York TimesBoston, July 4 (AP) Lee Caflin Hascall, 61, publisher, and for many years prominently identified with Boston University, died today at Brooke's Hospital, following an operation two weeks ago. Mr Hascall had been in failing health for several months.
Mr. Hascall for fourteen years had been a trustee of Boston University. Much of the Success of the new department of business administration, established four years ago, has been credited to his efforts. In addition he has been for four years general business manager for the university.
Born In Shrewsbury, Mass., May 22, 1865, He was christened Lee Caflin after the former Governor of Massachusetts, one of the founders of the University. He was graduated from the university in 1888.Mr. Hascall had been in the publishing business business for many years and since 1909 had been resident manager for George L. Shuman & Co., publishers of Chicago.
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Boston GlobeLee Caflin Hascall, until recently general manager and for 13 years an active member of the Board of Trustees of Boston University, died yesterday morning at Brooks Hospital, Brookline.
Mr. Hascall was the son of Rev. Jefferson Hascall, well known Methodist minister and religious writer. Named for Gov. Lee Caflin, one of the founders of Boston University, his life centered about that institution. He entered the College of Liberal Arts and was graduated with high honors with the class of 1880.In the publishing business, as Eastern manager of the firm of Geo. L. Shuman & Co. Mr. Hascall was notably successful. His History of Freemasonry has been accepted as standard by practically every Grand Lodge in the United States. Mr. Hascall was a member of Mt. Hermon Lodge, A.F.&A.M. of Medford, and of Boston University Lodge: Mystic Royal Arch Chapter; and of Boston Commandery, K.T. He was one of the few American members of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge, No 2076, of London, England.
He was a charter member of the Boston City Club and a member of the University Colonial, and Square and Compass Clubs, and the Boston Athletic Association.
Mr. Hascall is survived by his wife Florence C. Hascall.
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Official History of Odd Fellowship The Three-Link Fraternity
Edited by H.L. Stillson, copyright Lee Claflin Hascall, 1908. Boston: The Fraternity Publishing
Company
Boston GlobeHascall - In No. Reading, July 10, Florence C. (Cook) Hascall: wife of late Lee C. Hascall, and grandmother of Mrs. Robert H. (Barbara) Stone of Reading.
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August 25, 1932, Florence Hascall arrived Boston on ship California, which departed Boston on August 14, 1932New York Passenger Lists
Ship Veendam departed New York February 15, arrived New York March 14, 1928.
Ship Franconia from Bermuda, arrived New York September 25, 1931.
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New York Times
February 4, 1933
SynopsisMrs. Hascall was arrested for invovement in a pyramid investment scheme that victimized prominent women to the tune of a million dollars.
Marriage Notes for Lee Caflin Hascall and Florence W. Cook
MARRIAGE:
Boston Daily Globe
June 12, 1918Manager Lee C. Hascall of the Boston City Club, aged 60, yesterday filed notice of intention to Wed Florence M. Woodbury, aged 41, of 18 Elm Hill pk., Roxbury, both are divorced
U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles
Name: Wanton A Weaver Jr
Residence: Thompson, Connecticut
Enlistment Date: 8 Apr 1862
Rank at enlistment: Private
State Served: Connecticut
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company D, Connecticut 18th Infantry Regime
nt on 18 Aug 1862.
Mustered out on 27 Jun 1865 at Harper's Ferry, WV.
Sources: Connecticut: Record of Service of Men during War of Rebellion