Families of Helen Margaret Howard
HELEN MARGARET HOWARD, daughter of HELEN MARGARET SAYRE and WILLIAM PARKER HOWARD, was born June 23, 1920 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina,87 and died March 16, 2008 in Ardencroft, New Castle, Delaware.56, 507
She married (1) JUSTIN MORRILL VOORHEES on September 12, 1942 in Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware.2298 He was born June 27, 1900 in New Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey,2298 and died in August, 1965.56
She married (2) HENRY FULTON DAVIDSON on June 10, 1955 in First Baptist Church, Kennett Square, Chester, Pennsylvania.8455 He was born October 13, 1920 in New York City, New York, New York,7377 and died February 23, 1984.5149
Children of HELEN MARGARET HOWARD and JUSTIN MORRILL VOORHEES:
- Daughter
- Son
Children of HELEN MARGARET HOWARD and HENRY FULTON DAVIDSON:
- Son
- Son
- Son
Personal Information
Henry F. Davidson
Education
Helen M. Howard
- graduated from Wilmington High School, Delaware507
- attended Delaware Art Museum507
Henry F. Davidson
- graduated from New York University, New York County, New York with a BA degree in Journalism5149
Marriage Announcements and News
Wilmington Morning News, June 14, 19558455
MRS. HELEN M. VOORHEES
MR. HENRY F. DAVIDSON
Mrs. Helen M. Voorhees, daughter of Mrs. Helen M. Howard of 501 West Tenth Street and the late Mr. William Parker Howard, and Mr. Henry F. Davidson, son of Mrs. John J. Davidson, of Clifton Park, and the late Mr. Davidson, were married Saturday afternoon in First Baptist Church of Kennett Square by the Rev. Richard J. Thomas, pastor.
The bride is employed in the classified advertising department of the News-Journal Company. Mr. Davidson is a reporter on the Journal-Every Evening.
The couple will reside at 202 Sunset Drive, Dealire.
Marriage Information
- Helen Margaret Howard and Justin Morrill Voorhees were divorced in 1953 in Polk County, Florida.593
Newspaper Articles
Wilmington Morning News, May 19, 19385147
Contest Winner Visits Capital
An introduction to Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt at the White House, receipt of an autographed photograph of Postmaster General James A. Farley, a sight-seeing tour of Washington, D. C. and dinner at the Mayflower Hotel were highlights of Miss Helen Margaret Howard's trip there this week as winner of the Air Mail essay contest in Delaware. Miss Howard, 17-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will P. Howard, 1024 Adams Street, has returned from the trip.
Obituaries
Morning News, February 24, 19845149
Henry Fulton Davidson, newspaperman for 30 years
By RALPH S. MOYED
Staff columnist
Henry Fulton Davidson, a newspaperman for 30 years, died of a heart attack Thursday afternoon, one day after his News-Journal colleagues bade him farewell at a retirement party.
Mr. Davidson was to have retired formally on March 31, after three decades as a science and medical writer, general assignment reporter, feature writer and copy reader, all with the News-Journal papers.
H[is] last day of work was Wednesday. He went on vacation Thursday.
The family said he was stricken as he entered his bedroom in his home at 3310 Englewood Road, about 4 p.m. New Castle County paramedics attempted to revive him, but he was pronounce dead at the Delaware Division.
Mr. Davidson was 63.
He once described himself as a "frustrated doctor or scientist with a yen to write." Indeed, he was majoring in biology at Colby College in Maine when World War II interrupted his studies. After the war, he received a B.A. in journalism from New York University.
Friends and associates at the News-Journal regarded him as one of the profession's last renaissance men. He was known for authoritative reporting on scientific and medical matters, for his grasp of highly technical issues, his dry wit and his taste for caviar.
The day before his retirement party, Mr. Davidson announced that he had discovered why American schoolchildren's test scores have been declining. It is not a failure in the educational system but environmental pollution, he said.
Mr. Davidson said before he retired, he hoped to sell in house in Longwood, a development near Silverside Road and Concord Pike, and buy a farm in New Zealand and raise sheep.
Mr. Davidson's byline last appeared in the News-Journal papers on Jan. 14 over a story about a University of Maryland scientist who had received a patent for shucking oysters through the use of microwaves. He had written important articles debunking many of the media myths about the chemical compounds known as PCBs. He also took pride in preparing brief, routine articles, including a well-remembered, one-sentence item reporting that a harness driver celebrated a birthday by falling of a sulky and breaking a leg.
In 1966, he shared a first prize for spot-news writing in the Maryland-Delaware Press Association's annual competition. The prize was for a story about a fire at Old Swedes Church in Wilmington. Mr. Davidson also covered courts, business and religion during his 30 years and the News-Journal papers. He regularly read medical journals and recently renewed his interest in the writings of Jonathan Swift.
Mr. Davidson was born in Brooklyn and served in combat as a radio man in the U.S. tank corps during World War II. He edited a newspaper on the troop transport that brought his Army unit home from Europe and enrolled in the NYU journalism program after the war.
In the early postwar years, he worked in magazine publishing and printing houses. During this period, he developed a taste for caviar, often the only item in his refrigerator. He had a roommate who worked in an expensive Manhattan restaurant.
Mr. Davidson came to Delaware in 1952 as production manager for an advertising agency. He joined the News-Journal papers the following year.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Margaret Howard Davidson, three sons, John James, at home and Scott Sayre and Andrew Spencer of Wilmington, and a sister, Joan Whitney of Forest Hills Park.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete Thursday night.
The News Journal, March 29, 2008507
Helen M. Davidson
Age 87, died Sunday, March 16, 2008, at home in Ardencroft, DE.
Born in Asheville, NC, she lived in Wilmington most of her life. She was a graduate of Wilmington High School. She devoted most of her life and energy to taking care of her family. She was a very open-hearted person, and everyone who knew her was touched by her loving spirit. She will be dearly missed. Helen enjoyed reading, cross-stitch, crafts and listening to music. She was also a talented artist, and studied at the Delaware Art Museum. She was involved in the civil rights movement during the 1960s, taking part in many marches for fair housing and civil rights. She was a member of the NAACP. She also enjoyed keeping informed of current events and politics.
She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Davidson; her daughter, Robin Voorhees; son, Rodman Voorhees; son, John "Jamie" Davidson; and her sister, Ann Mills. Helen is survived by her son, Scott and his wife Rebecca Fisher, along with their children, Julia and Collin, who loved their Granny dearly and were always eager to help her whenever she needed anything. Other survivors include a son, Andrew Davidson, his wife, and brother-and sister-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Leslie Whitney, as well as many nieces and nephews. Scott's niece, Amy Rose paid special attention to her Grandma and this gave Helen great joy. She is also survived by grandchildren, Hannah and John Davidson of Dover, DE; and daughters-in law, Lea Rawson and Joanna Gustafson.
Scott would like to acknowledge the love, support, and many sacrifices of the wife Rebecca during the years his mother required intensive care at home. Hospice volunteer Dale Megill provided Helen with many hours of loving conversation and care, and also many errands which helped the family cope with the demands of Helen's care. Scott would like to thank Amanda and Tilly of Delaware Hospice and also Debbie, Fred, Terry, Denise and all at Compassionate Care Hospice for the care they provided. Scott would also like to thank Gloria Becker for the wonderful loving care she provided and for treating Helen as if she were her own mother.
A celebration of life will be held at the First Unitarian Church of Wilmington, 730 Halstead Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803, on Sunday, April 6, at 4 pm. The memorial service will be in the Brunner Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Claymont Delaware Lions Foundation, 11 Bellemeade Place, Wilmington, DE 19810.
The News Journal, March 30, 2008507
John James "Jamie" Davidson
Of Smyrna, DE, age 52, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2008.
The son of the late Henry F. and Helen M. Davidson, Jamie is survived by his 2 children, Hannah Marie Davidson and John James Davidson, II, of Dover, DE; his brothers, Scott S. Davidson, and his wife, and Andrew S. Davidson, and his wife, Paulette, all of Wilmington, DE; aunt and uncle, Dr. and Mrs. Leslie Whitney; as well as several nieces and cousins. He was also predeceased by his brother, Rodman C. Vorhees; and sister, Robin A. Voorhees.
Funeral services were private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Emanuel Dining Services, 121 N. Jackson Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| April 15, 19301764 | Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina |
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| April 5, 19402943 | Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware |
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| April 22, 19509512 | Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware |
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