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Walter John Duffy

Male 1895 - 1976  (80 years)


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  • Name Walter John Duffy 
    Birth 11 Aug 1895  Hayward, WI Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 12 May 1976  Hayward, WI Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial 18 May 1976  Greenwood Cemetery, Hayward, WI Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I0003  Peter Duffy (1791) Family Tree
    Last Modified 10 Feb 2024 

    Father Hugh Duffy,   b. 17 Jul 1854, Mara, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Dec 1925, Hayward, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 71 years) 
    Mother Ellen Rayburn,   b. 31 Dec 1861, Eau Galle, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Mar 1933, Hayward, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 71 years) 
    Marriage 29 Jul 1883  St. Patrick's Church, Eau Claire, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • The Rev. John Collins officiated, along with witnesses Mich Cosgrove and Anna Rayburn.
    Family ID F001  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Eva Somerville,   b. 15 Feb 1899, Connorsville, WI Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Jan 1996, Hayward, Sawyer County, WI Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 96 years) 
    Marriage 29 Sep 1925  Superior, WI Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • Mentions about the wedding were found in the Superior Evening Telegram 9/29/1925 and in the Sawyer County Record 10/1/1925.

      SET 9/29/1925
      SUPERIOR GIRL BECOMES BRIDE
      Miss Eva Somerville Married to Hayward Man at Pretty Church Affair
      "At a pretty church wedding which took place this morning at nine o'clock, Miss Eva Somerville, daughter of Mrs. Alice Somerville, 2002 Ohio Avenue became the bride of Walter J. Duffy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Duffy of Hayward. The ceremony was performed at St. Patrick's church, Billings Park by Rev. JM Markey.
      Miss Somerville's only attendant was her sister, Miss Pearl Somerville who wore a dainty dress of peach colored silk and carried a bouquet of shell pink ophelia roses tied with pink ribbon. Sherman E. Murray of Washburn attended the groom.
      The bride was charmingly gowned in white charmeuse satin with ornaments of rhinestone about the neck, sleeves, and forming a design for the dress. Her veil, which was caught about the head and forming a train was of lace. She carried a shower bouquet of white Killarney roses and lilies of the valley.
      Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home for the bride's mother for members of the family and a few intimate friends. The color scheme of pink and white was carried out throughout the home by large baskets and vases of pink and white asters.
      Mr. and Mrs. Duffy left on a motor trip through southern Wisconsin en route they will stop at Oshkosh and New London and will be at home at Hayward after October 15.
      Mrs. Duffy wore a dark blue suit of tricotine with box coat and a small hat of sand colored silk velvet upon taking her departure.
      The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Duffy, parents of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pastika, Hayward; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Worhl, Eau Claire, Oscar Lindholm, Hayward, Sherman Murray, Washburn.
      Mrs. Duffy is a graduate of Superior Normal and has taught for the last three years in the Douglas County schools. Mr. Duffy is the Register of Deeds of Sawyer County.
      Among the parties given for Miss Somerville was a miscellaneous shower at the home of her sister, Mrs. D. Boyle. Several guests were present. Red and white decorations were used attractively about the room.
    Children 
     1. John Duffy
     2. Mary Alice Duffy,   b. 6 Feb 1929, Hayward, Sawyer Co., Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Jun 2010, Franklin, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years)
     3. Patricia Duffy
     4. Mable Duffy
     5. Thomas Walter Duffy
     6. Delores Duffy
     7. Michael Duffy
    Family ID F003  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Election for Sawyer County Register of Deeds, 1920

      9/16/1920 Sawyer County Record:
      (Primary Election)
      For Register of Deeds--Duffy, 434; Fuley 478; Goulette 205; Harness, 607.

      10/28/1920 Sawyer County Record:
      "ATTENTION VOTERS
      Some of my opponent's supporters are circulating a story that I intend to turn the Register of Deeds office over to Harry M. Fuley. This story is absolutely false and without foundation. I expect to be elected to the office of Register of Deeds and shall conduct the office myself. I do not expect to turn it over to Mr. Fuley or anyone else. WALTER DUFFY"

      SCR 11/4/1920
      Preliminary count by township, not all reporting.
      "I wish to take this opportunity to extend my appreciation for the support I received at the general election."


      SCR 3/25/1937
      (Authorized and paid for by Walter J. Duffy, Hayward, WI)
      "I wish to announce to the voters of Sawyer County that I am a candidate for the office of County Judge. I am well qualified to conduct the affairs of the office as it should be, and if elected I will conduct the office to the satisfaction of all. Your vote and support will be greatly appreciated."
      Walter J. Duffy

      The official ballot is shown, with Walter J. Duffy, Harold J. Gobler, Jens Jorgenson, and Harley O. Moreland.

      SCR 4/8/1937
      "...In the election for County Judge, Walter J. Duffy was the choice of the voters. He received 1410 votes; Harold J. Gobler 1072, Harley O. Moreland 467, Jens Jorgenson 430."

      "I wish to thank you voters of this county for your vote and splendid support in selecting me to represent you as County Judge in Tuesday's election. I appreciate your vote and will serve you to the best of my ability."
      Walter J. Duffy


      SCR 5/19/1976
      JUDGE WALTER DUFFY DIES AT AGE 80
      "Funeral services for Hayward pioneer resident Walter J. Duffy, 80, a former county judge for many years, who died at his home on Wednesday, May 12, were held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Saturday, May 15, celebrant Rev Father Edward J. Theiler officiating at the Mass. Interment followed in Greenwood cemetery. Rosary services were said at the Anderson Funeral Chapel Friday afternoon.
      A life-long resident of Hayward, Judge Duffy served as the Sawyer County judge from his election to that position in 1937 until his retirement in 1961. Prior to that he served in the elected capacity of Register of Deeds from 1921 to 1931. He also worked as an abstractor in the Hayward Abstract and Title Co. firm, and at one time, taught in the county elementary school system.
      Born August 11, 1895 he attended school in Hayward and was a graduate of Hayward High School. He was a veteran of WWI. On September 29, 1925 he was married to Eva Somerville at Superior. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church.
      He is survived by his wife; three sons, Thomas, John, and Michael, all of Hayward; four daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Delores) Peterson, Hayward, Mrs. Edward (Mary) Hudock of Franklin, IN, Mrs. Earl (Patricia) Walsh, Depere, WI, and Mrs. Richard (Mable) Patrick St. Paul, MN; and 42 grandchildren. Judge Duffy was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
      Grandsons served as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Association for Retarded Children of Sawyer County."


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