Hazel Kay DEYO

1890 - 1928  (38 years)

• Name	Hazel Kay DEYO
  Birth	3 May 1890	Hoboken, Hudson County, NJ
  Gender	Female
  Death	12 Aug 1928	New York City, New York County, NY
  Burial	New Paltz Rural Cemetery, New Paltz, Ulster County, NY
  Notes	(1) Source: "Bosley/McPherson/Bevier/Schneeberger," a Public Member Tree on Ancestry.com https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/108793876/person/400197703559 (2) The Jersey Journal, Jersey City, NJ, Monday, Aug 13, 1928: Hazel Deyo Batchelor, Writer, Found Dead In N. Y. Home Former Jersey City and Hoboken Girl's Body Found Kneeling at Bed — Autopsy to Be Performed, But Death Is Thought Natural. Mrs. Hazel Deyo Batchelor, 38-year-old writer of fiction, a former resident of Jersey City, was found dead yesterday in her apartment at 62 Washington Square South, New York. Her body was discovered by Hattie Johnson, a colored maid, as she entered the apartment to clean. A huge police dog, Fang, stood guard over the body of his mistress. The body was leaning against the bed in an attitude of prayer. Assistant Medical Examiner Mlles who was calIed to the scene said he will make a complete autopsy today. The woman had evidently been dead for several hours. Dr. Miles said that he believes death was due to natural causes. Dr. Hannah Kuhner of 15 West Eighth Street, who first examined the body, said that kidney trouble was the cause of death. Mrs. Batchelor, whose fiction has been published in many magazines, was the wife of C. D. Batchelor, newspaper cartoonist. They had not been living together for several months although they were not legally separated. Bachelor [sic] said that he had phoned his wife Saturday night but did not get a response. Mrs. W. C. Deyo of 2767 Boulevard, this city, mother of the dead woman, is in Europe. Mrs. Batcheor was born at 930 Hoboken Street, Hoboken, May 3, 1990, and attended the public schools of that city. While at Hoboken High School she was editor of the school magazine. After her graduation from high school, 1909, she attended Smith College and in her senior year won the prize for the Ivy Song in a competition with 130 other girls. After leaving college she joined the staff of the New York Journal. Later she became an author of fiction. With her husband, Charles D. Batchelor, she took up newspaper syndicate work. Mr. Batchelor told the police that his. wife had not been in good health for many years and that she had suffered from heart trouble. He said that they [sic] was no reason why she should end her life. Police agreed that there was no cause for suspecting violence had caused her death. Batchelor collapsed when he first heard of the death. He said that despite his separation from his wife, he had always loved her. He vigorously denied that she had been addicted to drink. Dr. A. Keightley of 5 West Eighth Street, who attended Mrs. Batchelor, refused to make any statement. Arrangements have not yet been completed for the funeral. (3) www.findagrave.com: Hazel Kay Deyo Batchelor BIRTH: 3 May 1890 DEATH: 12 Aug 1928 (aged 38) BURIAL: New Paltz Rural Cemetery, New Paltz, Ulster County, New York, USA PLOT: D-72/3 Family Members: Parents: Walter Christian Deyo (1861–1926), Stephenetta Gerow Deyo (1857–1942); Spouse: Clarence Daniel Batchelor (1888–1977); Siblings: Irtith Deyo (1892 – Unknown) Created by: Haviland Heidgerd Historical Collection Added: 5 Apr 2013 Find a Grave Memorial ID: 107869520
  Person ID	I48719	Frost, Gilchrist and Related Families
  Last Modified	25 Nov 2023

  
  

  Family	Clarence Daniel "CD" BATCHELOR,   b. 1 Apr 1888, Osage, Osage County, KS d. 5 Sep 1977, Deep River, Middlesex County, CT (Age 89 years)
  Marriage	5 May 1916	New York City, New York County, NY
  Family ID	F21053	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	25 Nov 2023