Charles Torrence Devine

Charles Torrence Devine

• Father: Harry Devine
• Mother: Rebecca Ann Cosgray

• Charles Torrence Devine was born on 3 February 1895 in Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
• Charles Torrence Devine registered for the draft on 5 June 1917 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, while living at 1701 Fourth Avenue in Beaver Falls, an unemployed glass worker.
• He married Veronica Gertrude Whatford, daughter of Bert Harper Whatford and Sarah Elizabeth Taylor, on 28 June 1921 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York, at Saints Peter & Paul's Roman Catholic Church.
• The following appeared on 29 June 1922 in the Jamestown Evening Journal: A wedding was solemnized Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock at SS. Peter & Paul's Roman Catholic church, when Veronica, daughter of mr. and Mrs. B. H. Whatford, 1010 Jefferson St., was united in marriage with Charles T. Devine of Beaver Falls, Pa. Rev. Father John Daly officiated at the ceremony, which was followed by nuptial mass. The wedding music was furnished by Henry Zimmer, organist, and Hugh Rogers, soloist.
       The bride was attired in white crepe de chine, with a picture hat of white beaded braid. She carried a shower bouquet of bride roses. She was attenended by her cousin, Miss Margaret Harrison, who wore turquoise blue crepe de chine, with a white picture hat and carried pink roses. The best man was Dr. Aldwin Helfenbine of Beaver Falls.
       Following the ceremony, a wedding breakfast was served at the bride's home. Covers were laid for 30. Mrs. Howard catered, assisted by Mrs. Jackson, and girl friends of the bride acted as waitresses. The Out of town guests were Mrs. R. A. Devine, mother of the bridegroom, Miss Bernadette Devine, Jason Shaner, Charles Beightley, Dr. Aldwin Helfenbine, of Beaver Falls, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ardmore of Woodlawn, Pa., and Frank Whatford and son, Herbert Whatford, of Rochester.
       Many beautiful and useful gifts were received and a telegram of congratulation was received from Lieutenant William B----y of Philadelphia, Pa., with whom Mr. Devine served in France during the world war.
       Mr. and Mrs. Devine will spend a few weeks at the former's cottage on the Lake after which they will take an eastern trip and be at home after July 15 at 304 39th street, Beaver Falls, Pa.
       Pre-nuptial affairs were given for the bride by the following: Miss Gertrude Pratt, Miss Cornelia Klump, Mrs. Augustus Serio, Miss Bernice O'Connell, Miss Catherine Kordenbreck and Miss Margaret Harrison.
       The bride remembered the waitresses with lingerie pins and her bridesmaid with a moonstone crescent pin. the bridegroom presented the best man with a silver cigarette case.
• Charles Torrence Devine and Veronica Gertrude Whatford appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, at 4039 Packard Road. Other members of the household included James John Devine.
• He was employed as a foreman by an auto axle factory, according to the 1930 census.
• Charles Torrence Devine and Veronica Gertrude Whatford appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Bedford Township, Monroe County, Michigan. Other members of the household included James John Devine. In 1935 the family was living in Toledo, Ohio.
• He was employed as an automobile mechanic, according to the 1940 census.
• Charles Torrence Devine registered for the draft in 1942 in Lucas County, Ohio, while living at 404 Arcadia Avenue in Toledo, and employed there by Spicer Manufacturing Cmopany. Contact: James H. Devine, Erie, Michigan.
• Charles Torrence Devine became a widower at the 23 August 1963 death of his wife Veronica Gertrude Whatford.
• Charles Torrence Devine died in February 1969 in Broward County, Florida.

• Last Edited: 5 Jan 2016