The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-04
Well. Known New Haven Man and Proprietor of New Haven House Expires at Age
 of 83 Years.
FALLING FOR A MONTH
Former Proprietor of Brevoort House, Famous in New Iork--Funeral Services to Be Held To-
 morrow

Seth Hamilton Moseley died at his home, 36 Wall street, last evening, MT. Moseley had been in falling health since early in the fall. and his end last night was not altogether un- expected on the part of his family, as all the members were with him when he died He began sinking early in the afternoon and died peaceful death shortly after S:3O, with pr. S, D Gilbert in attendance
 Mir Moseley had long been noted for his connection with the New Ha- ven house, and his connections there have earned him a reputation among the hotel men of the country that is an enviablc one, The Moseley fam ily were among the Pilgrims that came to this country and settled in New England. and Seth Hamilton Moseley was born July l9, 1926, at Springfield, Mass. where he received his early education. He was a very bright lad in his early days, despite his continued il-health, and in lS3S, at the age of twelve years, entered the Springfield high school. After graduating from the high school MT. Noselev taught school in the various towns around Springfield, and during the latter part of his days as teacher was connected with Wesleyan acad- emy at Wilbraham, Mass,
 If was about this time that the Massasoit house. which is at present located on Main street, Springheld, Mass. started and MT. Moseley ac- cepted position as clerk in the house This was in the year 1S44 and MT. Moseley stayed with the hotel for fourteen years, during which time he became well known among the busi- ness men of the country In lSoS he severed his connection with the house and joined in partnership with MT Clark in running the Brevoort house. IT was previous to this however, while he was connected with the Mas sassoit House that he married On De- cember 4. 1855. he became united in wedlock with Miss Sarah Jane Cook, daughter of Benjamin Cook of North ampton. Mass, to whom two children were born. William Hamilton Moseley on october %. in Springfield, Mass and Sarah E. C Moseley on March x, 1859 in New York, both of whom now reside in this city. It was but eight days after the birth of the daughter that inc demise of he mother occurred.
 Tn 1862. Mir. Moseey left the Brevoort House. being ordered to do so ny his physicians on account of i'll health, af- ter which hc traveled extensively
 n November lSG9 he came to New Haven and bought the New Haven house from Yale university. At the the same time he married Elizabeth Pogers Perkins, daughter of Henry Perkins Of Salem, Mass From this union two children were born, juli' Noyes Moseey, on october 6, 1888 and Henry Perkins Moseley on April IA 1872
 From then on Mir Moseley devoted himself to his hotel interests whil' his son. William H. actively engaged fin business with his father The tw' NtN Ablk ll'Nl'llit VI t'ih' '''''''.'h . wore tho Hotel Colonial, located a bfst street and Ma "attan square an' tho Somnreet at 150 West fIth street Both of these, however, were man aged by the son, while the old gen tleman looked after the local hotel
 MT Mosoley leaves besides his Wid ow and children, the following grand children: Seth Hamilton Moscley 2nd Earrictt C. Moseley and William II Moseley, !r., to whom a son, William Hamilton Moselcy 3rd, has been horr
 During tho latter part of his life O four score years and three, MT. Nose Icy was actively associated with tn Ulited church
 Tho funeral will be held from hi late residence, 9G Wall street, o Thursday afternoon, al @;SO, Inter ment will be private,