Peter Smith Hoe

     Peter was born on Tuesday, 23 June 1885 at the village of Tarrytown, Greenburg, Westchester County, New York. 3 June 1920, Peter was was listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Piscataway Township on River Road. Enumerated in this household were Edward Hoe [63 New York], Alice [60 New York], Peter [34 New York] & Ellen [24 New York]. They are workikng their farm; Peter is an accountant.¹ 11 April 1930, Peter was was listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Piscataway Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, at River Road. Enumerated in this household were Alice S. Hoe [65 New York], Peter Smith [40 New York] & Ellen [30 New York]. She owns the property valued at $3000. Peter is designer for an interwoven stocking company.² Peter married Geraldine W Walsh on 13 February 1935 in Manhattan.³ 12 April 1940, Peter and his wife, Geraldine, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, at 187 College Avenue. Enumerated in this household were Peter Hoe [53 New York], Geraldine [38 New York] & a servant: Sarah Hart [29 New Jersey]. Peter has finished 4 years of college & Geraldine has finished 4 years of high school. They are renting for $53 per month. He is a stylist at a stocking company.⁴ Peter departed this life on Sunday, 21 May 1961 in Sarasota, Sarasota County, Flordia, at age 75 years, 10 months and 28 days. He was buried at Sarasota in Sarasota Memorial Park. The inscription on his tombstone reads: Peter Smith Hoe - New Jersey - 2nd Lieutenant US Army - June 23, 1885 May 21, 1961.⁵