Harold Asa Newell

Harold's middle name was likely for his maternal uncle, George Asa Berry (1872-1935).

Harold is enumerated in the 1900 household of his parents at Elmira, Chemung Co., New York. He is aged 9 years and born in New York.

Harold grew up in the Newell family home in Gillett, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Troy High School, in 1919.

He married Arminda Gladys Bartlett SMITH, on 31 Jan 1925 in Chemung Co., New York, but their marriage soon ended. She was the daughter of Fred and Lenora BARTLETT Smith. As far as known, Harold and Arminda had no children together.

Harold is enumerated in the 1930 household of his paternal uncle, Clarence Newell, at Elmira, Chemung Co., New York. Harold is aged 29 years and born in New York. His occupation is Laborer, City. His marital status is Single.

Harold married Hilda BOHLAYER on 26 Sep 1931, in Troy, Pennsylvania. They resided in Southport, Chemung Co., New York. Harold worked in the Chemung Foundry and in the General Electric Foundry, at Elmira, New York.

Harold, Hilda and daughter Beth are enumerated in the 1940 census at Elmira, Chemung County. Harold's occupation is Laborer, Foundry Company. The Newell home is located on Broadway Avenue, Elmira. The 1940 census data follows: Harold Newell Head M 29 NY Hilda Newell Wife F 28 PA Beth Newell Daughter F 7 PA

Family lore relates that Harold rolled his own cigarettes, big fat ones with twisted ends, and the ashes went everywhere.

Harold took in and cared for his paternal uncle, Clarence Newell, and wife Daisy ANDRUS Newell, in the late years of their lives.

Harold died aged 69 years.