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.
Hevey was born on October 21, 1831, in Quebec, Canada. He died on March 21, 1910, in the McGregorville neighborhood of Manchester.
See also History of credit unions New Hampshire Historical Marker No. 208: St. Mary's Bank Credit Union / La Caisse Populaire Sainte-Marie
People Attorney Joseph Boivin Edward Filene Alphonse Desjardins
Places America's Credit Union Museum Ste. Marie Church (Manchester, New Hampshire) Sainte Marie Roman Catholic Church Parish Historic District
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