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buried in Sharp's cemetery. ITis son, Sam- uel, grandfather of Samuel J. Wright, was born on the vessel during his parents' voyage to their new home. Ilis life was spent on his farm in Cecil county, Md. He was a prominent Democrat, actively interested in the affairs of the county, a man of integrity and ability. Samuel Wright was married in Cecil county, Md., to Elizabeth, daughter of Benoni Williams, a hotel keeper of Cecil coun- ty, Md., where Mrs. Wright was born. Their children are: I. John, deceased; II. Rachel Ann (Mrs. Cushen B. Anderson), of Cecil county, Md .; III. Martha ( Mrs. John D. Mil- ler); IV. Elizabeth Jane ( Mrs. William Tag- gart), of Wilmington, Del .; V. Samuel B. Mr. Wright died at his home in Cecil county, Md., in May, 1826. His death, which was caused by the bursting of a blood vessel, was very sudden; he is buried in the old Sharp cemetery, in Cecil county, Md. His widow married Jeremiah Steel. Their children are: I. Sarah; II. Mary Ellen; III. William Ed- mond; IV. David; V. May (Mrs. John King's- ton). All are now dead. Mrs. Steel died in Roxboro, Pa.
Mr. Wright's father, Samuel B. Wright, was born near Elkton, in the third district, Cecil county, Md., July 13, 1826, two months after his father's death. He attended school in Cecil county. Mr. Wright remained at home until he was sixteen, when he was ap- prenticed to his uncle, William Williams, a blacksmith of Cecil county, Md., with whom he worked until he attained his majority, and until the spring of 1849, when he removed to Chester county, Pa., where he found em- ployment as a journeyman blacksmith for three months. He afterwards went to New- ark, Del., and after working for nine months as a journeyman with James McDowell, bought out his employer's interest in the shop, and began business for himself. Mr. Wright's conscientious workmanship and knowledge of business were soon recognized, and his forge was never without orders. After building up a large and profitable trade, he determined to change his occupation; and in December, 1869, sold the smithy and opened a general store. In 1873, having accumulated a small capital, Mr. Wright and his son, Samuel J. Wright began dealing in coal and lumber. The firm was very successful, and the part- nership continued until 1895, when Mr.
Wright sold his interest and retired from business. Ile is, however, fully occupied with the care of his various properties. He has built a beautiful and comfortable dwelling in Newark, Del., where he enjoys that case and rest from financial care which are the reward of his industry and frugality. Mr. Wright is observant, well-read and intelligent; he has given freely to his children those edu- eational advantages which were denied to himself. He has also done his utmost to ad- vance the interests of education in the com- munity, and has been an efficient member of the board of school commissioners. Mr. Wright was a Democrat, but voted for Abra- ham Lincoln, and has since been a stanch sup- porter of the Republican ticket. He has filled various local offices, and was for some time a member of the town council of Newark. Samuel B. Wright was married in Cecil county, Md., January 20, 1851, to Mary Eliza, daughter of Francis and Maria (Beard) Jervis. Mrs. Wright's parents were descend- ants of old and respected families of Cecil county, Md., where their daughter was born. IIer father was a blacksmith. The children of Samuel B. and Mary Eliza (Jervis) Wright are: I. Samuel J .; II. Mary E., married An- drew Fisher, shipping clerk of the American Hard Fiber Mill, at Newark, Del., had one child who died in infancy; III. Hugh B., hardware merchant, Newark, Del .; IV. Cath- erine Brown, married HI. S. Goldev, of Goldey's Business College, Wilmington, Del .; V. Caroline Clark, at home. Mr. Wright and family are members of the M. E. church. Mrs. Wright is an intelligent, well-educated lady, an earnest and efficient worker in the church.
Samuel J. Wright attended the public schools of Newark, Del., and completed his course at Newark Academy, under Professor E. D. Porter. After leaving school, Mr. Wright studied in the office of E. W. Haines, a well-known dentist, at Newark, Del., and at nineteen was qualified to practice his pro- fession, but on account of his youth was un- able to obtain his diploma. Mr. Wright was employed as clerk in his father's store until 1875, when his father formed a partnership with him under the firm name of S. B. Wright & Son, dealers in coal and lumber. This partnership lasted for twenty years, Mr. Sam- nel J. Wright having the entire management
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of the financial interests of the firm. His energy, good judgment and enterprise enabled him to build up an extensive and profitable business. Mr. Wright was the founder of the American Hard Fiber Company. In 1894 he and several capitalists formed the com- pany of which he was made vice-president and general manager. He is a large stock- "holder and a member of the board of direc- tors. He is also vice-president and general manager of the American Machine Company, one of the manufacturies of Newark. Mr. Wright is an able financier. He has built up an extensive and lucrative business and has managed the affairs of the company with skill and prudence, filling his responsible position to the entire satisfaction of the stock-holders and patrons. His genial, pleasant manner makes him a favorite in all circles, and his intelligence, integrity and ability command the respect and confidence of the community. Mr. Wright is a stanch Republican, inter- ested in all the affairs of the district, but has never sought political honor. His fellow- citizens, however, recognizing him as a thor- oughly practical business man, have given him a seat in the town council.
Samuel J. Wright was married in Newark, Del., in 1880, to Isabella, daughter of Hon. John Pilling, ex-senator of New Castle coun- ty. Their children are: I. John Pilling; II. Elsie; III. Norris N .; IV. Ernest B .; V. Elizabeth Kelley. Mrs. Wright's pleasant manner and intelligent conversation make her a general favorite. Mr. Wright and his fam- ily attend the M. E. church.
DAVID C. ROSE, Jr., Newark, New Cas- tle county, Del., son of David and Ruth A. (Foster) Rose, was born in Appoquinimink hundred, New Castle county, Del., August 31, 1858.
The grandparents of David C. Rose, Tru- man and Mary (Tool) Rose, were natives of Sussex county, Del. Their son, David C. Rose, was born near Seaford, Sussex county, Del., April 13, 1823.
David C. Rose, Sr., was only six years old when his parents died. He attended the pub- lie schools of the district and continued to improve his faculties by reading and studying at home. Thus he strengthened his habits " of thought and observation, becoming intelli- gent and self-reliant. Mr. Rose learned ma-
sonry, serving his apprenticeship in Philadel- phia, Pa., where he worked at his trade until he attained his majority. In 1843 he re- moved to Odessa, Del., and after working as a journeyman until 1855, began farming, renting land in Appoquinimink hundred. Mr. Rose had cultivated this land for five years, when he removed to Kent county, Del., but after a trial of two years returned to Ap- poquinimink hundred, New Castle county, and again rented land there, which he culti- vated until 1873. IIe now decided to change his occupation, and opened a general store. Three years afterwards he sold the store. He was elected as coroner, and served for one . term of two years; he then returned to Appo- quinimink hundred, where he cultivated rent- ed land until 1882. In 1888 Mr. Rose, having received the appointment of justice of the peace from Governor Biggs, removed to his present home in Odessa, Del. Mr. Rose is an able, conscientious magistrate, whose de- cisions have given general satisfaction; he was re-appointed by Governor Watson. He is a popular officer, respected for his fairness, good judgment, and consideration. He is ac- tive and energetic, and although the victim of a painful form of heart disease, is a constant and efficient worker. Mr. Rose is a stanch Democrat.
David C. Rose was married in July, 1854, to Ruth Ann Foster, of St. George's hundred. Their children are: I. Sarah, widow of John Barrick; II. Truman, deceased; III. Frank- lin P., of Wilmington, an engineer on the Wilmington City railroad; IV. David C .; and two who died in infancy. Mrs. Rose died in Appoquinimink hundred, New Castle county. Mr. Rose was married November 16, 1865, to his second wife, Martha Anne Bur- gess. Their children are: I. Ulysses G., de- ceased; II. Annie M. B .; III. Belle A .; IV. Lidie H .; V. Theodore P .; VI. Mary E .; VII. Ella M .; VIII. William H. Mrs. Rose died at Odessa, Del., in 1888. Mr. Rose, his wife and family, are members of the M. E. church.
David C. Rose, Jr., was educated in the public schools of Townsend and Vandyke, New Castle county. Until he was sixteen, he remained at home, assisting his father on the farm, where he acquired a practical knowl- edge of the laws which govern plant life, and a love for the beautiful in nature. In 1874,
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Mr. Rose left the farm to become a clerk in his father's store. Two years afterwards his father sold the business to G. W. Ernest, with whom Mr. Rose remained for one year. In 1877, he removed to Wilmington, Del., and for one year was employed as a fitter of bridgework for the Edgemoore Iron Com- pany, of Wilmington, Del. After spending one year with his father on a farm near Wil- mington, Mr. Rose obtained a position as gardener for the P., W. & B. R. R. His love of flowers and his skill in cultivating them now began to be more apparent. Ile was a diligent reader and an accurate observer, and at once began to give special attention to the plants under his care. In 1880 Mr. Rose was transferred to Newark, Del., where foreighteen years he has had entire control of the conser- vatories belonging to the company. Mr. Rose is a skillful florist; the conservatories under his care are noted for the richness and variety, as well as the rarity of their plants. He has also excellent taste in arrangement, and his combination of shades and colors delight and rest the eye. Mr. Rose is genial and affable, popular in the community, and has won the respect and confidence of his employees. IIe is a Democrat, actively interested in local af- fairs, and has served as a member of the executive committee of New Castle county; for four years he has been inspector of elec- tions of Pencader hundred; he has also served on the board of school commissioners. Mr. Rose was elected a member of the legislature from the Eleventh district, November 8, 1898, by the largest Democratic majority ever given in the district. Mr. Rose is a Past Master of Hiram Lodge, No. 25, St. John's Chapter, A. F. and A. M., Past Great Sachem of the State of Delaware, Minqua Tribe, No. 8, I. O. R. M .; Past Chancellor of Osceola Lodge, No. 5, K. of P., Newark, Del .; and Anchor Lodge, No. 4, A. O. U. W., Newark.
David C. Rose was married at Wilmington, Del., in May, 1879, to Mary II., daughter of Daniel and Susan M. (Smith) Thomas, a na- tive of Wilmington. Their children are: I. David L., born in 1880; II. Roy Cleveland, born in 1885; III. Maud R .; IV. Ethel, died in infancy. Mr. Rose is a member of St. Thomas' Episcopal church, Newark Del., an active worker and vestryman.
GEORGE G. KERR, P. O. Newark, Del., son of Andrew, 2, and Hannah (Gillespie)
Kerr, was born in White Clay Creek hundred, New Castle county, January 1, 1835.
The Kerr family is of Scotch descent, and has lived in Delaware from the time of the earliest settlements by Europeans. Andrew Kerr, grandfather of George G. Kerr, was a large landowner and farmer of White Clay Creek hundred. He was an energetic and progressive citizen, made many improvements to his land, introduced new methods into the cultivation of the soil, and erected, in 1805, the most complete stone house in the hundred. This mansion is still in a good state of preser- vation. Mr. Kerr married Miss Black; their children were: I. Samuel; II. Charlotte (Mrs. Joseph Hassinger); III: Elizabeth (Mrs. - Pierce), of Maryland; IV. Mary (Mrs. Sharp), of Kentucky; V. James; VI. Ann; VII. Andrew. Mr. and Mrs. Kerr died on their farm; both were interred in the Kerr family burial place in Head of Christiana Presbyterian churchyard. Mr. Kerr was an elder.in that church, of which his wife also was a consistent member.
Andrew Kerr, 2, father of George G. Kerr, was born in 1794. He received but a meagre education as a youth, because of the inferior- ity of the schools, but more than made good this loss by careful and continued reading. Hle assisted in the cultivation of the farm when a boy, and afterward learned carpentry, at which he worked for several years. Then he removed to the homestead and farmed it until 1861, when he retired and erected a dwelling for himself and wife on the home- stead' tract. In 1880 Mrs. Kerr died, and Mr. Kerr moved back into the old stone man- sion house and resided with his son, George G., until his death. Mr. Kerr was a man who commanded both respect and kind regard. He was a friend to all who needed advice or material assistance, knowing neither religion or politics in his intercourse with his fellows, and was broad and liberal in his ideas. He was twice elected to the legislature, and served one term in the Levy Court, when the salary of the latter office was only $96 per year. Ile was an ardent supporter of the Democratic party, Andrew Kerr, 2, married Hannah, granddaughter Rev. George Gilles- pie, a well known minister of the Presbyterian denomination, and pastor of the Head of Christiana church. (For history of Rev. Gillespie see sketch of G. G. Eavens). Mrs. Kerr was born in 1802, in White Clay Creek
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hundred. They had children: I. Samuel, died young; II. Andrew, 3, died young; III. James, died young; IV. Mary (Mrs. Francis Park), died in Chester, Pa .; V. Andrew 4, died young; VI. George G. Mr. Kerr died on the homestead in 1884, aged ninety years; Mrs. Kerr died in 1880, aged seventy-eight; both were buried in the family lot, in the Head of Christiana churchyard. They were members of the Presbyterian church.
George G. Kerr attended the public schools of White Clay Creek hundred, Newark Academy, under Professor Meggs, and studied in Delaware College for two terms. He had no desire to adopt a professional life, how- ever, and did not complete his college course. Going back to the farm, he assisted his father in cultivating his acres until 1861, when his father retired. George G. Kerr then under- took the management of the farm and has continued it with a large degree of success for the past thirty-seven years. He has given much attention to the raising of live stock, es- pecially sheep, and has kept pace with the advancements in the science and art of agri- culture. He has always taken a deep inter- est in education; is genial in manner, domestic in his tastes and temperate in his habits. For thirty years, he has been a director of the Newark Academy and for half that time has been president of the board, being elected annually to that position. Ile is a Demo- crat from principle, and has never been an office seeker.
On January 6, 1869, in Newark, George G. Kerr married Clara, daughter of Palmer Chamberlain, M. D., and born in Newark. Their children are: I. Emma Chamberlain, died in infancy; II. Mary (May), at home; III. Andrew, educated at Newark Academy and Delaware College, was graduated in civil engineering, and now in employment of Edge- moore Bridge Co., of Wilmington; V. Helen, at school; VI. Alice. Mr. Kerr is a trustee of the Presbyterian church of Newark, and his family belongs to the same church.
The Chamberlain family is one of the best known in Delaware. It is of English descent. Joseph Chamberlain, grandfather of Mrs. Kerr, was a native of Delaware and one of the first settlers of Newark. He learned black- smithing and made that his life occupation. He prospered in his financial affairs and by industry and economy accumulated a large
amount of real estate. He was a Federalist in politics. Joseph Chamberlain married Miss Palmer and had children: I. Margaret (Mrs. - - Johnson); II. Joseph, M. D .; III. Pierce; IV. Nancy, married Samuel Ma- teer, paper manufacturer; V. Palmer. Joseph and Mrs. Chamberlain died in Newark and both were buried in the Head of Christiana church. Mrs. Chamberlain was very active in religious work.
Palmer Chamberlain, father of Mrs. George G. Kerr, was born in Newark, in 1792. Af- ter a course in Newark Academy, he entered Jefferson Medical College, of Philadelphia, from which he was graduated with the de- gree of M. D. He immediately began the practice of his profession at New Garden, Chester county, Pa. The demands upon his professional services became so great in a few years that his health gave way, and he removed to white Clay Creek hundred, New Castle county, where he devoted himself to farming and manufacturing. He, however, did not entirely abandon his profession, but had a few patients on his list for years. Dr. Chamberlain was originally a Whig but dur- ing the Civil War transferred his allegiance te the Democratic party.
Palmer Chamberlain married Grace, daughter of John Thomson, and grandniece of Hon. Charles Thomson, who was Secretary of the First Congressional Assembly. They had children: I. Hannah, deceased, was a well known educator of Newark, and princi- pal of Newark Academy; II. Katharine, widow of Rev. James HI. MeNeill, a well known Presbyterian minister of North Caro- lina, who was a chaplain and afterward a colonel in the Confederate army, and was shot during the Civil War; III. Joseph C., de- ceased, was student of theology in Union Seminary of the Presbyterian church, in New York City; IV. Emma, deceased; V. Margaret, deceased; VI. Martha, resides with George G. Kerr; VII. Clara (Mrs. George (. Kerr). Palmer Chamberlain died in 1868, and Mrs. Chamberlain in 1878; both were buried in the Head of Christiana churchyard. Both were faithful members of the Presby- terian church.
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ton, Mill Creek hundred, New Castle county, Del., July 16, 1845.
Mr. McKee's father, Andrew McKee, who was of Scotch-Irish descent, was born in Brandywine hundred, New Castle county, Del., in 1809. Andrew McKee was educated in the subscription schools of his native hun- dred .- Left an orphan at an early age, he was tenderly cared for by his uncle, Andrew Me- Kee, who received the lonely child into his own heart and home. Mr. McKee had one brother, Samuel, who died at the age of twen- ty-one. Andrew McKee grew up on the farm, and under his uncle's careful training ac- quired that practical knowledge of husbandry which made him one of the best and most successful farmers of Mill Creek hundred. On attaining his majority, in 1866, Mr. McKee began farming for himself on the Stapler place near Stanton, Del. Besides general farming, he paid particular attention to his dairy, and to raising fine cattle. After cul- tivating this place for twenty-three years, Mr. McKee purchased 75 acres in the same hundred, and immediately began improving his property. He spent many years on this farm, which richly repaid his care and labor, so that he was enabled to retire from active business. Removing to Wilmington, Del., he spent the latter part of his life in ease and comfort. Mr. McKee was actively interested in the affairs of the district and was for some time road commissioner of Mill Creek hun- dred. Andrew McKee was married at Potts- town, Chester county, Pa., to Margaret W. Wells, a native of Chester county. Their children are: I. Sarah Frances; II. William H., died in youth; III. John P., farmer; IV. Samuel, died in youth; V. Elwood B .; VI. George, coal and lumber dealer, Philadel- phia, Pa. Mr. McKee and his wife were members of the Presbyterian church. His death, which occurred at his home in Wilming- ton, in 1893, was caused by blood poisoning, the result of a wound in the foot. He is buried in Brandywine cemetery, at Wilming- ton. His widow is living with her son, George McKee, in Philadelphia, Pa.
Elwood B. McKee received his primary education in the public schools of Stanton, Del., and completed his course at Clarkson Taylor's Business College. He remained at home, assisting his father and gain- ing a practical knowledge of husbandry,
until he was twenty-one. On attain- ing his majority, Mr. McKee began farming for himself, renting a place near Stanton. In 1867 he removed to Bear Station, New Castle hundred, and rented the Cooper property, a fertile farm of 160 acres, which he cultivated for twenty years. Be- sides general farming, Mr. McKee gave special attention to raising live stock, and es- tablished a dairy whose products commanded the highest prices. In 1887 he removed to Wilmington, Del., and for three years was engaged with his brother, George McKee, dealing in coal and lumber. In 1889 he abandoned mercantile life, and returning to the cultivation of the soil, removed to his present home in White Clay Creek hundred. His well-tilled and fertile fields yield abund- ant harvests, he is also successful in raising fine cattle. Mr. MeKee is a stanch Democrat, in- terested in local affairs, and is serving as road commissioner of White Clay Creek hundred, to which office he was elected by his party in 1894. Mr. McKee's genial, pleasant man- ner makes him a general favorite.
Elwood B. McKee was married at Stanton, Del., in 1868, to Annie, daughter of James and Annabella Towne, a native of Mill Creek hundred. Their only child, Francis, a drug- gist at Wilmington, Del., was educated in Miss Wilson's private school, and graduated from the College of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, Pa., in 1895. He was married to Harriet Mitchell. Like his father, he is a stanch De- mocrat. Mrs. Elwood McKee died at her home in New Castle hundred. Mr. McKee was married at Newark, Del., to his second wife, Sarah (Cavender) Garrett, of Mill Creek hundred, daughter of Thomas and Mary Ann (Young) Cavender, and widow of Clinton H. Garrett. Mr. McKee and his wife are members of the Presbyterian church.
The name of Cavender is found upon the roll of the early settlers of Delaware. Henry Cavender, grandfather of Mrs. McKee, was born near Brandywine, where he spent his whole life. He was for many years, an em- ployee in the DuPont Powder Works. He was a member of the Democratic party, honest, industrious and a good citizen. Henry C'avender was married to Elizabeth Their children are: I. Henry, Wilmington, Del .; II. Charles, Altoona, Pa .; III. Thomas; IV. Elizabeth, widow of William
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Austin, Philadelphia, Pa .; V. Mary Jane (Mrs. Jacob Norrit), Claymont, Del .; VI. Williamina, deceased; VII. Evelina, died in youth. Mr. Cavender and his wife were mem- bers of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Caven- der died at his home on the Brandywine; his wife died in 1868; both are buried in Green Hill cemetery.
Mrs. McKee's father, Thomas Cavender, was born on the Cavender homestead, near the Brandywine. He received a good English education in the public schools of the district, and supplemented his school course by read- ing and study at home. When he attained his majority, Mr. Cavender removed to Kem- blesville, Chester county, Pa., where he bought a farm of 76 acres. He cultivated this place for six years, paying particular attention to cereals, but also raising fine cattle and con- ducting a dairy. In 1872, having secured employment in the Mccullough Iron Works, Mr. Cavender left his family on the farm and went to Philadelphia, Pa. His ability and skill were soon recognized; he rose rapidly and in 1879 was made foreman, a position which he retained until the time of his death. He was a member of the Democratic party. Thomas Cavender was married, near the Brandywine, to Mary A., daughter of Stephen and Sarah Young. Mrs. Cavender was a na- tive of Wilmington, Del. Her ancestors were among the passengers of the Mayflower, on her first voyage to the land of hope. The children of Thomas and Mary A. (Young) Cavender are: I. Sarah J. (Mrs. Elwood B. MeKee); II. Miriam (Mrs. James Lysle), of Chester county, Pa .; III. Thomas Alpheus, on the home farm in Chester county, Pa .; IV. Mary S. (Mrs. Joseph Waterson), of Ox- ford, Pa .; V. Laura E., Wilmington, Del .; VI. William, died in the prime of life. Mr. C'avender and his wife were members of the Presbyterian church. He died in Philadel- phia, Pa., and is buried in the Presbyterian cemetery at New London, Pa. His wife died in Kemblesville, Chester county, Pa., and is buried beside her husband.
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