Thomas J Humes

  Noted events in his life were:

• Immigration: From 1900 Census, 1880, Troy, Rensselaer, New York. Also indicates he is a naturlized citizen.

• Occupation: Janitor, 1900, Troy, Rensselaer, New York. From the 1900 Census

• Residence: From 1920 Census, 1920, Troy, Rensselaer, New York. Name: Thomas Humes
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Troy Ward 10, Rensselaer, New York, United States
District: ED 73
Gender: Male
Age: 55
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race: White
Can Read:
Can Write:
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Own or Rent:
Birth Year (Estimated): 1865
Birthplace: Ireland
Immigration Year: 1880
Father's Birthplace: Ireland
Mother's Birthplace: Ireland
Sheet Letter: B
Sheet Number: 8
Sheet Number and Letter: 8B
Household ID: 155
Line Number: 66
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: T625
Affiliate Film Number: 1257
GS Film Number: 1821257
Digital Folder Number: 004966751
Image Number: 01127


Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Thomas Humes Head M 55 Ireland
Maragaret Humes Wife F 42 England
Helen Humes Daughter F 8 New York
Joseph Humes Son M 7 New York



Citing this Record:
"United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MV9Y-X4T : accessed 9 December 2018), Thomas Humes, Troy Ward 10, Rensselaer, New York, United States; citing ED 73, sheet 8B, line 66, family 155, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 1257; FHL microfilm 1,821,257.

• Occupation: Laborer, 1920, Troy, Rensselaer, New York. From 1920 Census

• Criminal Charges: The Troy Times, 1922, Troy, Rensselaer, New York. THE TROY TIMES, TROY, N. Y., THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 20, 1922.

ACCUSED OF ASSAULT.

Gas Company Employee Alleges Trojan Attacked Him With Pickaxe

Thomas Humes, fifty-eight years old, of 449 Tenth Street was arraigned before Police Justice Byron this morning on a charge of assault in the second degree, preferred by Michael Murphy, an employee of The Troy Gas Company. The complainant alleges that April 17 last he went into the cellar of the defendant to shut off the gas and was struck on the left shoulder with a pickax wielded by Humes. Murphy claims he is temporarily disabled because of the alleged assault. The defendant requested a hearing In Police Court and the case was adjourned to April 28, and Humes was released on $1,000 ball, the bond being signed by Peter Schneider.

THE TROY TIMES, TROY, N. Y., MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 23, 1922.

Thomas Humes of 449 Tenth Street was held to await the action of the Grand Jury on a charge of assault in the second degree, preferred by Michael Murphy, a collector for The Troy Gas Company, who alleged the defendant struck him on the left shoulder with a pickax. Clark Cipperly represented the complainant and Thomas F. Phelan appeared for the defendant. Mr. Humes denied having used a pickax, but admitted striking the young man with his fist after the complainant had insisted on trying to enter the defendant's cellar. Dr. Edward J. Hannan testified to having attended Murphy, who was suffering from abrasions on the left shoulder and unable to use the Injured arm.

THE TROY TIMES, TROY, N. Y„ THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 25, 1922.

Arraigned on Indictment.

Thomas Humes, indicted by the recent Grand Jury for assault, second degree, was arraigned on a bench warrant this morning. He entered a plea of not guilty and bail was fixed at $1,500. Humes Is alleged to have attacked an employee from The Troy Gas Company, where the latter went to his home on Ninth Street to shut off the gas.

• Residence: From 1930 Census, 1930, Troy, Rensselaer, New York. Name: Thomas Humes
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Troy, Rensselaer, New York, United States
District: ED 86
Gender: Male
Age: 61
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birth Year (Estimated): 1869
Birthplace: Irish Free State
Immigration Year: 1895
Father's Birthplace: Irish Free State
Mother's Birthplace: Irish Free State
Sheet Letter: B
Sheet Number: 20
Sheet Number and Letter: 20B
Household ID: 559
Line Number: 96
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: T626
Affiliate Film Number: 1638
GS Film Number: 2341372
Digital Folder Number: 004952225
Image Number: 00952


Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Thomas Humes Head M 61 Irish Free State
Margaret Humes Wife F 55 England
Helen Humes Daughter F 18 New York
Joseph Humes Son M 19 New York



Citing this Record:
"United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X4T6-ZJR : accessed 9 December 2018), Thomas Humes, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 86, sheet 20B, line 96, family 559, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 1638; FHL microfilm 2,341,372.

• Funeral: The Times Record, Troy NY Thursday Evening, Page 52, 11 Dec 1958, Troy, Rensselaer, New York. Funeral of Mr. Humes

The funeral of Thomas J. Humes was held at 9:30 a.m today from the McLoughlin Funeral Home, Glen and 6th Aves. and at 10 a.m. from St. Patrick's Church where a Requiem High Mass was celebrated by Rev. J. Francis Whalen. Peter J. Bertasso presided at the organ and Mrs. Lillian Teta sang "Domine Jesu Christe" at the offertory and "Mother Dear. O Pray For Me" at the recessional. Bearers were George P. Edwards, Bernard J. Carroll. William F. Brett, Walter J O'Neill, Walter E. Delaney and Joseph T. Humes. Interment was in St. Peter's Cemetery with Father Whalen officiating at the grave. Last evening Father Whalen, along with a delegation from the Holy Name Society of St. Patrick's Church, visited the funeral home and recited prayers.

• Death: From Family Search org, 8 Dec 1958, Troy, Rensselaer, New York. Name: Thomas J Humes
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 08 Dec 1958
Event Place: Troy, Rensselaer, New York
Gender: Male
Age: 92
Birth Year (Estimated): 1866
Death Year: 1958
File Number: 86652

• Obituary: Troy Daily Times, Saturday Afternoon, 9 Dec 1958, Troy, Rensselaer, New York.
Thomas Humes, 98, Long Ill. Expires At Nursing Home

Thomas J. Humes, 98, one of the oldest members of, St. Patrick's Church, and a charter member of the Holy Name Society of that church, died last night at the Nightingale Nursing Home following a long illness.

Born in Ireland, Mr. Humes had been a communicant of St Patrick's Church for more than 70 years. He was employed by the Troy Water Works at Tombannock Reservoir prior to his retirement in 1938. He was the last surviving member of the Sovereign Camp No. 6, Woodmen of the World. Husband of the late Margaret J. Gillan and father of the late Sgt Joseph T. Humes, Mr. Humes is survived by his daughter, Mrs. J Edward Miller and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Friday at 9.S0 a.m. from the McLoughan Funeral Home, Glan and 6th Avee., and at 10 am. from St Patrick's Church. There a Requiem High Mass will be celebrated. Interment will be in St Peter's Cemetery.

Thomas married Margaret Gillan, daughter of Robert Gillan and Margaret Carlin, on 18 Oct 1888 in Troy, Rensselaer, New York. (Margaret Gillan was born on 18 Mar 1864 in England and died on 9 Jun 1946 in Troy, Rensselaer, New York.)

  Noted events in their marriage were:

• Anniversary: The Times Record, Page 20, 18 Oct 1945, Troy, Rensselaer, New York. THE TIMES RECORD, TROY, THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 18, 1945

Note Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Humes of 449 Tenth Street celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary today. The couple were married at St. Peter's Church, this city.