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- Staples
May 29, 1984
Hampton Falls, N.H. - William H. Haskell, 75, South Road, former Massachusetts state representative and former owner aof a Danvers lumber firm, died suddenly Sunday in Salem Hospital. He was the husband of Elsie M. (Russell) Haskell.
Born and educated in Lynn, son of the late Henry A. and Mary E. (Hall) Haskell, he resided in Marblehead for many years until moving to Hampton Falls seven years ago.
Mr. Haskell served as a representative from 1936 to 1940 for the 10th District, composed of three wards in Lynn plus Lynnfield and Saugus.
A Coast Gaurd veteran of World War II, he owned and operated the W.H. Haskell Lumber Co. in Danvers for many years before his retirement. He was an avid sports enthusiast and helped organize the Danvers Youth Hockey Association. Mr. Haskell was a member of the Philanthrophic Lodge of Masons in Marblehead, Americal Legion Post of Kensington, N.H., and was a past patron of Order of Eastern Star, Marblehead.
In addition to his wife, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Larry (Virginia) Hudak and Elissa Haskell, both of Marblehead; two sons, William H. Haskell, Jr. of Marblehead and Frank R. Haskell of Lynnfield; two sisters, Mrs. Ian (Virginia) Drysdale of Kearsage, N.H. and Mrs. Kenneth (Caroline) Reeves of Melrose; one brother, Frank Haskell of Santa Fe, N.M.; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
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U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: William H Haskell
Birth Year: 1909
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Massachusetts
State of Residence: Massachusetts
County or City: Essex
Enlistment Date: 27 Nov 1942
Enlistment State: Massachusetts
Enlistment City: Boston
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: National Guard in Federal Service, after 3 months of Discharge
Education: 1 year of college
Civil Occupation: Retail managers
Marital status: Married
Height: 70
Weight: 186
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U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: William Haskell
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 13 Jan 1909
Death Date: 27 May 1984
SSN: 019182371
Enlistment Date 1: 11 Jun 1943
Release Date 1: 5 Sep 1945
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