Theodore Carpenter SLOSSON

Theodore Carpenter SLOSSON

Male 1896 - 1967  (70 years)

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  • Name Theodore Carpenter SLOSSON  [1
    • T.C. SLOSSON
      DIES AT 71

      MOUNT KISCO---
      theodore Carpente Slosson, for 42 years treasure of Northern Westchester Hospital, died yesterday at the hospital.

      Mr. Slosson was born Sept. 11, 1896, in Mount Kisco, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison T. Slosson. He lived his entire life in the village until moving with his family to Greenwich Road, Bedford Village, seven years ago.

      Mr. Slosson attended Mount Kisco High School and was graduated from Blair Academy, Blairstown, NJ and Williams college, Williamstown, Mass.

      He served as a 2nd Lieutenant in Field Artillery in World War I.

      He was treasurer and vice president of Young & Halstead Co. in Mount Kisco from 1925 to 1961 when he retired from business.

      Mr. Slosson was an elder and trustee of the Mount Kisco Presbyterian Church and former superintendent of the Sunday School. he served as chairman of the church's centennial committee.

      Mr. Slosson was a past master of Kisco Lodge 708, F&AM, a former trustee and president of the board of the Mount Kisco Library and former chairman of the board and president of the Western Allied Building Association.

      Mr. Slosson was very active in Boy Scout work and had been a director of Mount Kisco Boys' Club. he was a member of the Mount Kisco Lions Club.

      During World War II, he was chairman of Civilian Defense of Mount Kisco and surrounding communities. In 1946, he was chairman of the original investigating committee for centralization of schools in District 2. He also served as chairman of the Kirby Plaza Planning Committee and most recently was treasurer of the Bedford Historical Society.

      He is survived by his widow, the former Zilpha Spring, whom he married in 1925; two daughters Mrs. L. Gillespie Erskine Jr. of Scarsdale, and Mrs. Barton H. Emmet of Bedford Hills; a son, Theodore Carpenter Jr. of Montclair, NJ; a sister, Mrs. Howard B. Pugh of White Plains and seven grandchildren.

      The Reporter Dispatch
    Birth 11 Sep 1896  Mount Kisco, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Census 1900  Living with parents in Bedford, Westchester Co., New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Census 1910  Living with parents in Mt. Kisco, Westchester Co., New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Census 1920  Living with father in Mt. Kisco, Westchester Co., New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Census 1925  Living with brother, C. Leslie, in New Castle, Westchester Co., New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Census 1930  Living in Mount Kisco, Westchester Co., New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Census 1940  Living in Mt. Kisco, Westchester Co., New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Death 15 Feb 1967  Mineola, Nassau County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Person ID I53084  Main Tree
    Last Modified 1 Mar 2021 

    Father Harrison Teller SLOSSON,   b. 29 Sep 1867, Brooklyn, New York Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Sep 1944, White Plains, Westchester Co., New York Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Mother Lizzie CARPENTER,   b. 23 Apr 1870   d. 09 Jun 1919, Mt. Kisco, New York Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 49 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Marriage 06 Jun 1893  New York, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3
    Family ID F17190  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Zilpha SPRING,   b. 13 Jul 1894   d. 15 May 1990, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., California Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 95 years) 
    Marriage 01 Oct 1925  [1
    Children 
     1. Zilpha SLOSSON
     2. Cynthia SLOSSON,   b. 01 Aug 1927, Mount Kisco, New York Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 Aug 2011 (Age 84 years)  [Birth]
    +3. Theodore Carpenter SLOSSON, Jr.,   b. 19 Feb 1930, Mt. Kisco, New York Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Mar 2011 (Age 81 years)  [Birth]  [Foster]
    Family ID F17192  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 1 Mar 2021 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1920 - Living with father in Mt. Kisco, Westchester Co., New York Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Theodore Carpenter Slosson
    Theodore Carpenter Slosson
    This is the obituary notice for Theodore C. Slosson.
    Carpenter and Slosson
    Carpenter and Slosson
    This photo shows a group of young friends: Not sure the first female, Robert Gregory, Marion Sarles, Joe Leopold, Togo (dog), Mildred Carpenter and Ted Slosson.

    Charles L., Marjorie, and Theodore C. Slosson
    Charles L., Marjorie, and Theodore C. Slosson
    Charles Leslie, Marjorie and Theodore Carpenter are the children of Harrison T. (Harry) Slosson and Lizzie Carpenter.
    Harry Slosson with Edmund Horton
Ted Slosson
    Harry Slosson with Edmund Horton Ted Slosson
    Harrison T. (Harry) Slosson and Edmund Horton "preparing for clambake".

    2nd photo is of Theodore Carpenter Slosson in his uniform.
    Theodore Carpenter Slosson
    Theodore Carpenter Slosson
    Theodore is the son of Harrison (Harry) Slosson and Lizzie Carpenter. Not sure when the photo was taken.
    Lounsbury, Cummings, Horton, Carpenter and Slosson
    Lounsbury, Cummings, Horton, Carpenter and Slosson
    Left Top to Bottom: Henry Lounsbury, Emma Lounsbery, Carrie Cummings (?), Lizie Slosson, Margery Slosson and Margaret Horton (age 5)

    Right - Theo. Carpenter, Mary Carpenter, Lillian Horton, Leslie Slosson, Theodore Slosson

    Standing - Ed P. Horton
    Slosson, Sniffen, Lounsbury, Carpenter, Teller
    Slosson, Sniffen, Lounsbury, Carpenter, Teller
    Charles Leslie Slosson, Lillian Sniffen, Henry H. Lounsbury, James Theodore Carpenter, Theodore Carpenter Slosson, Harrison Teller Slosson, Lizzie (Carpenter)Slosson, Marjorie Slosson, Emily (Teller)Slosson and Elijah Sniffen At Lake Mahopae.
    Margaret Marion Horton, Charles Leslie Slosson and Theodore C. Slosson
    Margaret Marion Horton, Charles Leslie Slosson and Theodore C. Slosson
    This photo was taken in 1903.
    Horton, Slosson, Carpenter, Sniffen, Lounsbury and Mathews
    Horton, Slosson, Carpenter, Sniffen, Lounsbury and Mathews
    Mary Mathews, Carrie Cumming, Margaret Horton, Harry Slosson, Ted Slosson, H.H.F. Lounsbery, Lillian S. Horton, Emma Lounsbery, Dorothy Mathews, baby Margery Slosson, Lizzie Slosson, Leslie Slosson, Harry Mathews and Carrie Mathews.

    At Rye Beach
    Horton, Slosson and Mathews
    Horton, Slosson and Mathews
    Margaret Horton, Ted Slosson, Dorothy Mathews, Leslie Slosson and Mary Mathews.
    Slosson, Lounsbury and Horton
    Slosson, Lounsbury and Horton
    Harrison Teller Slosson, Theodore Carpenter Slosson, Harry Lounsbury and Edmund Pryor Horton

  • Sources 
    1. [S03336] Slason-Slauson-Slawson-Slosson Family by George C. Slawson dated 1946.

    2. [S01838] Ancestry.com: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.

    3. [S6377] 1900 Census Bedford, Westchester County, New York.

    4. [S01116] 1910 Census Mount Kisco, Westchester County, New York.

    5. [S01320] 1920 Census Mount Kisco, Westchester County, New York.

    6. [S12332] 1925 Census New Castle, Westchester County, New York.

    7. [S5890] 1930 Census Mount Kisco, Westchester County, New York.

    8. [S5891] 1940 Census Mount Kisco, Westchester County, New York.

    9. [S01818] Ancestry.com: Social Security Death Index.