Pierre Hevey
Canadian-American Catholic priest and founder of credit unions (1831–1910)
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Pierre Hevey (October 21, 1831 – March 21, 1910) was a Canadian-born American priest, and second pastor of Ste. Marie Church in Manchester, New Hampshire, in the early 20th century. He played a key role in the establishment of the first credit union in the United States on November 24, 1908, to help his parishioners save money and access credit at a reasonable cost.[1]
DiedMarch 21, 1910 (aged 78)
OccupationRoman Catholic priest
KnownforEstablishment of first credit union in the United States
Pierre Hevey | |
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| Born | Pierre Hévey October 21, 1831 |
| Died | March 21, 1910 (aged 78) |
| Occupation | Roman Catholic priest |
| Known for | Establishment of first credit union in the United States |
Hevey was born on October 21, 1831, in Quebec, Canada.[2] He died on March 21, 1910, in the McGregorville neighborhood of Manchester.[3]
See also
- History of credit unions
- New Hampshire Historical Marker No. 208: St. Mary's Bank Credit Union / La Caisse Populaire Sainte-Marie
