William Waldo Hayes
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 25 Sep 1895 - West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Christening:
Death: 24 Nov 1966 - West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Burial:
Cause of Death:
Events
• Residence: 436 N. Church St., West Chester, Chester, Pa, USA.
• Military Service: WWI Draft Registration-Conscientious Objector, 5 Jun 1917.
• Mission: Rebuilding France during WWI, 10 Aug 1917, France.
• Mission: Aid to Palestine through American Red Cross, 18 Dec 1918, Palestine.
• Military Service: Registers for WWII draft, 27 Apr 1942.
• Soc Sec Num: 168-24-5090.
Parents
Father: Jacob Carroll Hayes
Mother: Louella Passmore
Spouses and Children
1. *Edith Wilson Mendenhall
Marriage: 24 Jun 1922 - Toughkenamon, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Children:
1. William Waldo Hayes Jr
Notes
General:
Per World War I Draft Registration: 6/5/1917
William Waldo Hayes, 31 years old, was born September 25, 1895 in West Chester, PA. A native born citizen, he lives at 436 N. Church St, PA. A student, he is a single Caucasian with no prior military service. He is claiming exemption from service as a Quaker and a conscientious objector. He is described as tall, slender, brown eyes and dark hair.
Per Passport: 8/10/1917
State of Pennsylvania, County of Philadephia
I, William Waldo Hayes, a native and lawful citizen of the United States, hereby apply to the Department of State, at Washington, for a passport. I solemny swear that I was born at West Chester, in the State of Penna., on or about the 25th day of September, 1895, that my father J. Carroll Hayes was born in West Chester, Penna. ....., and that I am domiciled in the United States, my permanent residence being West Chester in the state of Pennsylvania, where I followed the occupation of Student. My last passport was obtained from Washington, and was marked "cancelled". I am about to go abroad temporarily; and I intend to return to the United States within 18 months with the purpose of residing and performing the duties of citizwenship therein; and I desire a passport for use in visiting the countries hereinafter named for the following puropose
France Relief Work for American Friends Service Committed Member of the Reconstruction Unit.
I intend to leave the United States from the port of New York City sailing on board the "Chicago" on August 25, 1917.
The application is sworn to 8/10/1917.
Decription of Applicant: 21 years old, forehead medium, mouth medium, chin square, 5 feet 9 1/2 inches, eyes Hazel, hair Brown, complexion dark, nose Straight, face Oblong.
Identification sworn to by Earnest L. Harvey, Assistant U S District Atorney, a native citizen of the United State residing at West Chester, Pa who swears he has know William Waldo Hayes for 18 years, know him to be a citizen of the United States and that the facts stated in his affidavit are true to the best of his knowlege and belief.
Applicant desire that the passport be sent to William Waldo Hayes at Haverford, College, Haverford, Montgomer Co., Pennsylvania.
There is a Form E Permit for Passport attached from Division No 4, Eastern District of Penn., Court House, Lancaster, Penn.certifying thet the application is mertorious as his both -
a. The applicant's order number is so far down the list that he cannot be included in the present draft.
b. The applicant has been granted exemption or discharge on Form 174 prepared by the Provost General Marshall for the reasons therein name.
There is a letter from the County of Chester Pennsylvania, Office of the Commissioners, dated 8/8/1917 to whom it may concern that "This will certify the William Waldo Hayes, aged twenty-one years registered with the Local Board No. 2 County of Chester, State of Pennsylvania, has appeared before the Local Boardfor Physical examination and has filed claim for discharge under Section 80 item I (Member of Religious Order of Friends) and is now proposing to enter construction work under American Friends Reconstruction Unit in France. We are satisfied the the application is meritorious and therefor discharge him under the above provisions." It is signed by David M. Golder, P, chairman and Jos. Southwood, Clerk.
The next page is a letter from American Friends Service Committee, 20 South Twelft Street, Phildelphia, PA dated 8//1917
"This letter is to introduce William Waldo Hayes who has been duly commission by this Committee to engage in reconstruction and relief work in France. He is a member of the Reconstruction Unit which this committee has been training at Haverfore, Pa, with the approval and under the direction of the American Red Cross War Council. He is a member of a party of fourteen whom we are sending in advance of the Unit at the request by cable and letter of J. Henry Scattergood and Morris E. Leeds, who form our commission in France, and who are also members of the Red Cross Commission.
William Waldo Hayes will first enter the work carried on under permit from the French Government by the War Victims Relief Committee of the English Society of Friends with offices at 91 Bishopsgate, London, E/ C/ and at Hotel Brittanique, 20 Avenue Victoria, Paris. He will retain his character as as American Red Cross worker, and will later join the independent work of this Committee carried on under the American Red Cross.
William Waldo Hayes is an American citizen of American parents. We shall appreciate every assistance that is extended to him in carrying out this work."
It is signed by Vincent D. Nickolson, executive secretary of American Friends Service Committee.
[The American Friends Service Committee was founded in 1917 to provide young Quakers and other conscientious objectors an opportunity to serve those in need instead of fighting during World War I.
During AFSC's first year, it sent young men and women to France, where they worked in cooperation with British Friends to feed and care for refugee children, found a maternity hospital, repair and rebuild homes, and provide returning refugees with the necessities to restart their lives.]
Per Passport: 12/18/1918
State of Pennsylvania, County of Philadephia
I, William Waldo Hayes, a native and lawful citizen of the United States, hereby apply to the Department of State, at Washington, for a passport. I solemny swear that I was born at West Chester, in the State of Penna., on or about the 25th day of September, 1895, that my father J. Carroll Hayes was born in West Chester, Penna. ....., and that I am domiciled in the United States, my permanent residence being West Chester in the state of Pennsylvania, where I followed the occupation of Student. My last passport was obtained from Washington, and was marked "cancelled". I am about to go abroad temporarily; and I intend to return to the United States within 18 months with the purpose of residing and performing the duties of citizwenship therein; and I desire a passport for use in visiting the countries hereinafter named for the following puropose: Palestine Red Cross Relief work.
France en-route Italy en-toute Egypt en-route [Egypt stuck through]
I intend to leave the United States from the port of New York sailing on board the Uncertain on Uncertain date.
The oath was sworn to on 12/18/1918 before N. G. Schuyler, Deputy Clerk of the District court of Philadelphia.
The envelope is addressed to Mr Anders Thompson, 731 Jackson Ave, Bronx, N.Y., USA.
Decription of Applicant: 23 years old, forehead high, mouth medium, chin square, 5 feet 10 1/2 inches, eyes Hazel, complexion dark, nose Straight, face Oblong.
Identification sworn to by Earnest Harvey, a native citizen of the United State residing at West Chester, Pa who swears he has know William Waldo Hayes for 2 years, know him to be a citizen of the United States and that the facts stated in his affidavit are true to the best of his knowlege and belief.
Applicant desire that the passport be sent to William Waldo Hayes at 436 N. Church St., West Chester, Pa.
Attached is a letter dated 1/6/1919 from the American Red Cross stating:
"Sir, This will serve as an endorsement by the American Red Cross of the passport application of William Waldo Hayes who is going to Palestine to engage in Red Cross work under our Commissioner General for Europe. Mr. Hayes will be obliged to travel in Great Britian, France, Italy and Palestineand we should greatly appreciate the inclusion of the above mentioned countries in the passport.
There is also a letter from the War Department, Office of the Chief of State, Washington, date 12/31/1918 stating -
the War Department has no objection to Hayes, William Waldo of 436 North Church Street being sent for duty with the A. H. F., in connection with American Red Cross. signed by J. S. Moore, Captain U S Army for M. Churchill, Brigadier General, General Staff, Director of Military Intelligence.
Also attached is an amendment to the passport requesting to travel to Greece and proceeding to France as per a letter from the Palestine American Red Cross ordering him to report to Paris. The letter mention applicants occupation is Chemist, A. R. C.
Per 1920 US Census: 1/7/1920, 436 N Church St, West Chester Borough, Chester County, Pennsylvania
J Carroll Hayes is a 50 year old white male lawyer in general practice. Born in Pennsylvania, his father in Deleware, his mother in Pennsylvania, he own his home free of mortgage. All other family members were born in Pennsylvania, as were their parents. They are: his wife, 52 year old Louella P. Hayes; son, 24 year old single Waldo W. Hayes; son, 22 year old single George P. Hayes; daughter, 19 year old single Ellen R. Hayes; daughter, 16 year old single Margaret L. Hayes. Ellen and Margaret both attend school.
Living with the family is a 17 year old female, Susan Fox of Nova Scotia, parents born in the United States, attends school.
Per 1930 US Census: 5/3/1930, Moorestown Township, Burlington, New Jersey
W. Waldo Hayes is a 34 year old white male tax clerk at a trust bank. Born in Pennsylvania, as were his parents, he is not a veteran, he owns his home, valued at $13,000. His wife is 33 year old Edith M. Hayes, also born in Pennsylvania, as were her parents. Both Waldo and Edith were 26 years old when first married. They have a son, 3 years, 4 months old William W. Hayes, born in New Jersey.
Per 1940 US Census: 4/16/1940 436 N. Church St., West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania
Waldo Hayes is the 44 year old white male head of household, born in Pennsylvania, who lived in this same house with his family in 1935. Educated through 7 years of college, he works of his own account as a lawyer in private practice, working 40 hours the last week of March. In 52 weeks of work in 1939, he earned no wages, but had other income over $50. His wife, 43 year old Edith Hayes [informant], was also born in Pennsylvania, and was educated through 5 years of college. They have 3 children: 13 year old son, William Hayes, born in New Jersey, attends school, finished through 7th grade; 8 year old daughter, Jean Hayes, born in Pennsylvania, attends school, finished through 2nd grade; and 5 year old daughter, Catherine Hayes, attends school, finished kindergarten. The family has a maid, 20 year old Marian Lied.
Per World War II Draft Registration: 4/27/1942
William Waldo Hayes is 46 years old, born Sept. 25, 1895 in West Chester, Pa. His place of residence is 436 N. Church St., West Chester, Chester, Pa. His phone number is W. C. 1972. The person who will always know where he is is his wife, Edith M. Hayes, same address. Employer is listed as attorney, 121 N. High St., West Chester, Chester, Pa. Walso is described as 5'11 inches tall, 165 lbs., white race, brown eyes, black hair, light complexion.
Per Social Security Death Index
Name: W. Hayes
SSN:168-24-5090
Last Residence:19380 West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Born:25 Sep 1895 Died: Nov 1966
State (Year) SSN issued:Pennsylvania (Before 1951)