Catharine Marie (Haley) Singer

Catharine Marie Haley Singer

In 1830, She married Isaac Merritt Singer (1811 - 1875). The couple had two children; William (1834-1914) and Lillian (1841-1912). In 1860, she divorced Isaac on the basis of her adultery with Stephen Kent.

"New York Sun" 24 Jun 1884: "SINGER—Entered into rest, Sunday, June 22, after a painful and lingering illness, Catherine M. Singer, aged 69 years. Funeral services Monday, June 23, at 3 o'clock, at her late residence, 214 Schermerhorn street, Brooklyn. Interment in Greenwood."

Catherine Maria Haley (b.1815 d.22 Jun 1884 ae.69 in Brooklyn)(m.1830-div.1860), Isaac M. Singer's first wife: Children: William A. Singer(b.1834), Lillian C. Singer(b.1837)

Isaac was 19 when he married the 15 years old daughter of the owners of the boarding house where he was staying in Palmyra. Her name was Catherine Haley. He left Catherine with her parents while he travelled with the Strolling Players, but by the time he was 31 they had two children, William and Lillian.

When he received the $2000 dollars he had no intention of returning to Catherine to buy her a home of her own. Instead, he started his own Travelling Theatre which he called "The Merritt Players".

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