| Name |
Horace Coulson Jefferson [1] |
| Birth |
2 Apr 1883 |
Hartlepool, Durham, England  [1, 2] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Census with uncle |
1891 |
9 Percy St., Stockton, Stockton on Trees, Durham, England [3] |
- HH#14 was headed by James Harland, a 33-year-old pattern maker, born Stockton, Durham, England. Listed with him were Margretta Harland, a 33 year old wife, born South Wales; James Harland, a 4 year old son, born Stockton, Durham, England; Mary Croft, a 60 year old mother-in-law, born South Wales; Lena Croft, a 22 year old sister-in-law, born Witton Park, Durham, England; Horace C. Jefferson, an 8 year old nephew, scholar, born West Hartlepool, Durham, England; and Edward G. Geary, a 26 year old boarder & cousin.
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| Passport Application |
10 Jan 1917 |
Chatham, Georgia [4] |
- He was shown as Horace C. Jefferson, born 2nd April 1883, who emigrated to the United States, sailing aboard the African Prince from North Shields, about January 4th, 1910, and resided 7 years, uninterruptedly, in the United States from 1910 to 1917 at Brooklyn, NY. Was naturalized as a citizen of the United State before the Supreme Court of the State of New York, at Brooklyn, NY on Aug 29th 1916. Permanent residence being at Brooklyn, New York, following the occupation of Captain, about to go abroad temporally and intend to return to the United States within 4 months and desire a passport for use in visiting the countries hereinafter named for the following purpose:
Great Britian, Captain of Steamer (American)
France and Holland, Captain of Steamer (American)
Spain and Italy, Captain of Steamer (American)
Intending to leave the United States from the port of Savannah, Ga., sailing on board the S/S "EUrana" on January 15th, 1917.
Signed the OATH OF ALLEGIANCE as Horace C. Jefferson, 8th day of January 1917 before the Deputy Clerk of the District Court at Savannah, Ga.
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| Draft Card |
12 Sep 1918 |
28 71st Street, Brooklyn, Kings Co, New York [1] |
- He was shown as Horace Coulson Jefferson of 28 71st St., Brooklyn, Kings Co, New York, age 35, born April 2nd 1883, a Marine Supt for Nafoa Company, 120 Bway, New York, New York. His nearest relative was Jessie Jefferson (wife) of 28 71st St., Brooklyn, Kings Co, New York. Signed Horace Coulson Jefferson. He was short, medium build, brown eyes & black hair.
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| Census head of household |
1920 |
Brooklyn Assembly District 9, Kings Co, New York [5] |
- The HH was headed by Horace Jefferson, a 36 year old Marine Superintendent, born in England as were both of his parents, a Naturalized Citizen. Listed with him were Jessie Jefferson, a 34 year old wife, born in Scotland, a Naturalized Citizen; Grace M. Jefferson, a 4 year old daughter, born in New York; and Elsie M. Jefferson, a 1 year old daughter, born in New York.
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| Census head of household |
1925 |
475 82nd Street, Brooklyn, Kings Co, New York [6] |
- House # 578 was headed by Horace C. Jefferson, age 42, born in England, had been in the US for 14 years. Listed with him were Jessie Jefferson, a 40-year-old wife, born in Scotland, who had been in the US for 16 years; Grace Jefferson, an 8-year-old daughter; Elsie May Jefferson, a 6-year-old daughter; Marguett E. Jefferson, a 3-year-old daughter; and Donald M. Jefferson, a 2-year-old son.
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| Census head of household |
1930 |
3211 Vickers Road, 15th Ward, Baltimore, Maryland [7] |
- HH#107 was headed by Horace C. Jefferson, a 46-year-old Steamship Manager, a Naturalized Citizen, born in England. Listed with him were Lois Jefferson, a 38-year-old wife, born in New York, age at first marriage was 35 and both parents were born in England; Grace Jefferson a 13-year-old daughter, born in New York, whose father was born in England and mother was born in Scotland; Elsie Jefferson, an 11 year old daughter born in New York, whose father was born in England and mother was born in Scotland; Margaret Jefferson, an 8 year old daughter, born in New York, whose father was born in England and mother was born in Scotland; and Donald Jefferson, a 7 year old son, born in New York and whose father was born in England and mother was born in Scotland.
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| Census head of household |
1940 |
1009 Winding Way, Baltimore, Maryland [8] |
- HH#80 was headed by Horace C. Jefferson, a 57-year-old Naturalized Citizen, born in England, whose occupation was shown as President. His income was $5,000+. His inferred residence in 1935 was Elkins Park, Montogomery Co, Pennsylvania. Listed with him were Lois Jefferson, a 49 year old wife, born in New York who had completed the 2nd year of College; Elise H. Jefferson, a 21 year old daughter, born in New York who had completed the 2nd year of College; Margaret E. Jefferson, an 18 year old daughter, born in New York who had completed the 3rd year of High School; Donald M. Jefferson, a 17 year old son, born in New York who had completed the 3rd year of High School; and Nicholas La-Page, an 86 year old father-in-law, born in England who had completed the 8th grade.
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| Census head of household |
1950 |
Sykesville, Carroll Co, Maryland [9] |
- HH#265 (a farm) was headed by Horace C. Jefferson, a 65-year-old President of a Shipping Company, born in England. Listed with him were Lois Jefferson, a 58-year-old wife, born in New York; Elsie Jefferson, a 31-year-old daughter, born in New York; Margaret Coker, a 29-year-old divorced daughter, born in New York; and Lois A. Coker, a 4-year-old granddaughter, born in California.
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| Death |
17 Oct 1976 |
Baltimore, Maryland [10, 11] |
- He was shown as Horace Jefferson, born 2 Apr 1883, died Oct 1976, last residence Baltimore, Maryland, 21210.
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| Obituary |
18 Oct 1976 |
Baltimore, Maryland [11] |
- Capt. Horace Coulson Jefferson, chairman emeritus of the board of the Curtis Bay Towing Company, died yesterday at a nursing home after an illness of a year.
Funeral services for Captain Jefferson, who was 93 and lived in the Village of Cross Keys, will be held at 3 P.M. Thursday at Grace United Methodist Church, North Charles street and Belvedere avenue.
He served as president of the boat towing firm from 1935 until 1966, when he was made chairman of the board. He was made chairman emeritus in 1972.
Captain Jefferson had started with Curtis Bay Towing in 1929, working for a year with a subsidiary that operated oil tankers before being named a vice president and being transferred to Philadelphia a year later.
He had been honored a number of times by Baltimore organizations for his work with the port, most recently being named port man of the year in 1975 by the Junior Chamber of Commerce.
He was also made an honorary officer of the Order of the British Empire and Knight First Class of the order of the Lion of Finland.
He had served as honorary Finnish consul here for many years until he retired in 1975 and at one point was named administrator of the Baltimore consular corps.
His other involvements include chairmanship of the 1961 Maryland observance of World Trade Week, membership on the Citizens Committe to Save the Constellation and membership of the Harbor Committee of the Baltimore Association of Commerce. He was elected chairman of the board of the Baltimore Maritime Exchange in 1962.
A native of West Hartlepool, England, he was raised on his grandfather's farm at Robin Hoods Bay, England. Both communities are in the North of England near the Scottish border, and Captain Jeff, as he was known, retained some hint of a burr in his speech.
He was a graduate of Bernard Castle and at the age of 17 became an apprentice seaman. Later, he obtained master's license for both sailing and steam vessels and said aboard both British and American ships.
A year later, he became marine superintendent of the Nafra Company, a New York stevedoring firm. After 10 years there, he went to New Orleans and worked for an oil tanker firm before coming to Baltimore.
He is survived by his wife, the former Lois LePage, three daughters, Mrs. Grace Kirk, of Sherman, Conn., and Elsie Jefferson and Mrs. Margaret Coker, both of Baltimore, and six grandchildren.
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| Person ID |
I128404 |
MilesFiles23 |
| Last Modified |
31 Oct 2023 |
1883 - 1976 (93 years)
