Katherine H. Hoe

     Katherine was born on Monday, 13 November 1893 at Hoboken, Hudson County, New Jersey.¹ 8 January 1920, Katherine was listed on the U.S. Federal Census in New Brunswick at 572 George Street. Enumerated in this household were Frederick H. Hoe [61 New York][widower], Katherine H. [26 New Jersey] & a maid: Mary Duffey [55 Massachusetts]. Katherine is a secretary at the board of Education.² 7 April 1930, Katherine was listed on the U.S. Federal Census in New Brunswick at 572 George Street. Enumerated in this household were Frederick H. Hoe [71 New York], Katherine H. [36 New Jersey] & a maid: Susie Kirsh [50 Hungry]. He owns his home valued at $50,000.³ Katherine H. married Charles W. Pierce in 1934 in New Brunswick.⁴ April 1940, Katherineand her husband, and her husband, Charles were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Enumerated in this household were Charles Pierce [50 New Jesrsey], Katherine [46 New Jersey] & a maid: Susie Kirsh [60 Hungry]. They own their home that is valued at $17,500. He is a salesman of Real Estate. They lived in th same place in 1935.⁵ Katherine departed this life on Saturday, 18 June 1988 in New Brunswick at age 94 years, 7 months and 5 days. She was buried at New Brunswick in Elmwood Cemetery. The inscription on her tombstone reads: Katherine H. - wife of Charles w. Pierce - November 13, 1893 - June 18, 1988.⁶