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He married Lydia Tuttle Nuttman, youngest daughter of Isaac and Ruth Nuttman, May 30, 1830, at Newark, New Jersey. She was the mother of several children, of whom particular mention is made of the following only:
Ruth Elizabeth Tichenor, their eldest daughter, was born November 21, 1834, at Newark, New Jersey. She was the granddaughter of James Tichenor and Abigail Huntington Hedden in the paternal line, and of Isaac Nuttman and Ruth Cooley on the maternal side. Her education was a matter of much personal solicitude by her parents. She was placed in the best select schools in Newark and later in New York, and graduated from the latter June 13, 1866. Afterward she married Dr. Richard Van Wyck Fairchild, a practicing physician of Parsippany, Morris County, New Jersey, and resided there sub- sequently. He was a descendant of a Colonial family of the name who settled
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at Morristown before the Revolution. She has devoted much of her life to charities, and is connected with various local and State social organizations. She is a life member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and regent of the Parsippany Chapter; also a life member of the Woman's Branch of the New Jersey Historical Society, at Newark, New Jersey.
Francis Marion Tichenor, son of James Hedden and Lydia Tuttle (Nutt- man) Tichenor, was born December 20, 1840, at Newark, New Jersey. He was educated in the public schools of Newark, and graduated from the Newark High School about 1858; he then attended a boarding school at Hud- son, New York, where he remained for about two years and in 1862 began the study of law in the law office of John Q. Hayes, of Newark, New Jersey. In 1866 he was admitted to the Newark bar as an attorney-at-law, and in 1869 as counsellor. He practiced law in the local and State courts of New Jersey, but his business was largely in the Chancery, Probate and Orphans' courts of Essex County. He was president of the Board of Proprietors of East New Jersey, and held many positions of trust. in the city of Newark. He was a member of the New Jersey Historical Society at Newark from 1869 until his death; a trustee of the Washington Association of Morris- town, New Jersey, and a life member of the Memorial Society at Somerville, New Jersey.
He married Elizabeth T. Cornell, daughter of Dr. John Freelinghuysen and Elizabeth (Hall) Cornell, October 8, 1879, at Somerville, New Jersey. She died July 3, 1901, at Newark, New Jersey, and her remains were interred in Greenwood Cemetery, New Jersey. No issue.
Francis Marion Tichenor died October 22, 1906, at Newark, and his remains were laid beside those of his wife in the family burial plot, Green- wood Cemetery, near Newark, New Jersey. Thus passed the lives of husband and wife-the former, a kind friend, trusted adviser and respected citizen, among his fellow countrymen.
FAIRCHILD
Since 1735 the name Fairchild has been well known in Morris County. Thomas Fairchild, a native of England, crossed the Atlantic to the Colony of Connecticut in 1639. Caleb Fairchild, the direct ancestor of the branch of the Fairchild famlly living in Morris' County, located in Whippany, New Jersey, in 1735, and died in May, 1777, aged eighty-four years. His wife and he were members of the First Presbyterian Church as early as 1742. Mathew, the eldest son, born in 1720, died June 5, 1790, aged sixty-nine
years. His ten children were all baptized in the First Presbyterian Church in Morristown. The seventh son, Jonathan Fairchild, was born November 3, 1751, baptized December 10, 1752. On September 8, 1733, he married Sarah Howell. He died August 5, 1813, aged sixty-three years.
Dr. Stephen Fairchild, their youngest son, was born in Littleton, Morris County, October 28, 1792. He was a man of strong mentality, possessing a very studious nature. After acquiring a common school education he pre- pared himself for the practice of medicine. He pursued his studies under the direction of Drs. Ebenezer and Charles E. Pierson, of Morristown, New Jersey; attended medical lectures in Philadelphia for a year, and engaged in practice in New York. Upon the urgent solicitation of many friends he removed to Parsippany, New Jersey, as the successor of Dr. Hartwell, who had recently died. For thirty-six years he was successfully engaged in the practice of his chosen calling, and his pronounced skill and ability made him
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the leader of his profession. He was not only an eminent physician, but was an earnest and devout Christian. Few physicians have ever been more loved or honored than Dr. Stephen Fairchild. Death came to him after a long illness, marked by the greatest suffering. He bore it with Christian fortitude; his faith never faltered. He died July 13, 1872, and was laid to rest in the cemetery of Parsippany.
Dr. Stephen Fairchild enjoyed an ideal home life. He was married, May 18, 1818, to Miss Euphemia M. Brinkerhoff, born in Mount Hope, New Jersey, September, 1796, daughter of George D. Brinkerhoff and Euphemia Ashfield. Mr. Brinkerhoff retired from business, purchased a home in Parsip- pany, and removed his family in 1797. The residence had been a noted tavern in Revolutionary times. It became the birthplace of the children of Dr. Stephen and Euphemia Fairchild. It was destroyed by fire in November, 1874, but was rebuilt on the old site and continued to be the home of Mrs. Euphemia Fairchild through her last years. She died June 20, 1882. She was a lady of the old school-amiable, educated, refined, and a sin- cere Christian.
The children of Dr. Stephen Fairchild and wife were: Richard Van Wyck, born February 22, 1819, and Eliza S., born October 19, 1820, but died in infancy. The only son followed in his father's footsteps, and the two were associated in business for a number of years, a most ideal relation existing between them. The son was prepared for college in the classical school conducted by Ezra Fairchild, in Mendham, New Jersey. In 1837 he entered the junior class at Princeton College, where he was graduated 'in 1839. He studied medicine under the professional guidance of his father, and subsequently under Dr. McClennan, of Philadelphia, and Dr. Mott, of New York. He entered upon practice with his father in 1843, and attained eminence in professional circles, for his knowledge was comprehensive and accurate, possessing exceptional skill in the diagnosis of cases and the admin- istration of proper remedies.
Dr. Richard Van Wyck Fairchild was twice married. In November, 1852, Elizabeth Kirkpatrick became his wife, but she died January 16, 1862. On June 13, 1866, Dr. Richard Fairchild married (second) Ruth E. Tichenor, daughter of James H. Tichenor and Lydia T. Nuttman Tichenor, of Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Richard Van Wyck Fairchild died very suddenly, February 24, 1874, and was laid to rest in the family plot in the burial ground at Parsippany. Hle survived his father hardly two years, and thus they who were united in such ties of love and interested in life were not long separated in death. Many admirable qualities endeared Dr. Fairchild to those who came in contact with him. As a friend he was kind and generous. At Princeton he was the college wit, and this strong vein of humor, combined with his power of imitation and representation, together with his wide and varied information, made him a most agreeable companion and entertaining gentleman. He was an able writer. His nature was not without the poetic side, nor did he lack in musical culture; he was fond of all the arts and interests that elevate humanity and his memory is revered throughout Morris County, New Jersey.
JAMES GORDEN BARNETT
This name, found as both Barnet and Barnett, is a familiar one in Newark, in the mercantile world, and is one honorably borne by the present capable head of Reed, Dawson & Company, the well-known musical sup- ply house.
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James G. Barnett was born in Newark, New Jersey, son of James Gor- den and Mary Wycoff ( Hendrickson) Barnet. James G. Barnet, Sr., was a successful business man of Columbia, South Carolina, until 1848, when he came north, locating in Newark, where he conducted a clothing store for many years. He was a man of good business ability, and in both Columbia and Newark conducted a prosperous business and was held in high regard by his associates. He was interested in several Newark enterprises and worthily bore his part in the upbuilding of the city. He had sons: David H. Barnet, of Columbia, South Carolina, and William H. Barnet (now deceased, who was one of Newark's able business men), and James G. (2nd).
After obtaining a good education in excellent private schools, James G. Barnett, Jr., began business life with the Murphy Varnish Company. He became associated with the firm of Reed & Dawson, which connection con- tinued until 1899, when the firm was incorporated as Reed, Dawson & Com- pany, Mr. Barnett now being president of the company. Their place of business is located on West Park street, Newark, and the company is well known in the musical trade as dealers in all kinds of high-grade musical instruments and musical supplies. The members of the company are men of long experience and in all that pertains to their business are reliable author- ities. Mr. Barnett possesses admirable qualities that fit him for his position as executive, and in all things possesses the confidence of business associates and of his fellowmen in all walks. He is a member of Central Methodist Episcopal Church of Newark, and is a Republican in politics, interested in public affairs as a good citizen, but has never sought or accepted public office.
Mr. Barnett married, in Newark, Eva St. Clair, daughter of James and Mary Dobbins, of Trenton, New Jersey.
EDWARD MARTIN MINION
Among the young and prosperous business firms of the city, none are more deserving of mention than that of Zerbe & Minion, merchant tailors, 152 Market street. Mr. Minion, the junior member of the firm, is a Newark boy, educated in Newark schools, and with the exception of three years spent in New York, has passed his entire business life in the city of his birth. Mr. Zerbe, the senior member, is the practical tailor of the firm, and is thorough master of his business.
Edward Martin Minion was born in Newark, October 31, 1881, son of Philip C. and Mary A. Minion, the former a carpenter and builder of the city. Edward Martin Minion was educated in the public schools, supplement- ing the knowledge there obtained by a course at Wood's Night Business College. He began life as clerk in a grocery store, in 1898, remaining two years. From 1900 to 1903 he was connected with a New York jewelry firm, and from 1904 to 1909 was a clerk in the employ of the Prudential Life Insurance Company. He had acquired practical business experience of value during these years of diversified pursuits, and being ambitious, energetic and capable, determined to enter business life as an employer and merchant. In 1909 he entered into partnership with George E. Zerbe, and although their combined capital was small, they were rich in youth, practical experience, energy and courage. These forces, coupled with the fine tailoring skill of Mr. Zerbe and the large acquaintance of Mr. Minion, have resulted in the steady growth of their business, and their spacious establishment at 152 Market street is the proof of their fitness to be classed among Newark's rising young business men.
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Mr. Minion served from 1900 to 1905 in the New Jersey Naval Reserves; is a member of Northern Lodge, No. 25, Free and Accepted Masons; the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; Prospect Council, Junior Order of American Mechanics; and of House of Prayer, Protestant Episcopal Church. Genial and courteous to all, Mr. Minion has a wealth of friends, and is no less highly regarded for his manly uprightness of character.
He married, June 26, 1912, Edith Gertrude, daughter of William and Anna Speer, of Newark. Child: Edward Martin Minion, Jr.
JOHN F. PELL
The Pell family, of which John F. Pell, the well-known manufacturer of Newark, New Jersey, is a member, is of English and Dutch ancestry, and the earliest members of the family settled in Ulster County, New York, whence they scattered to various parts of the United States. One member of this family distinguished himself as master's mate of the famous old man-of- war "Constitution." They have been prominently identified with the interests of the city of Newark for many years.
John Pell, grandfather of the man whose name heads this sketch, founded the shoe last business in 1837, his factory being located at No. 16 Gold street, in the city of New York. The same year the plant was removed to the city of Newark, New Jersey, at No. 148 Market street, and it has been in that city since that time.
Francis, son of John Pell, was born in Newark, New Jersey, attended the Wesleyan Institute, and was graduated from the Newark Academy when that building was located on Broad street. Upon the completion of his studies he became associated with his father in the management of the busi- ness founded by the latter. He married Augusta H., daughter of Samuel and Anna (Tomlinson) Burns, of Milford, Connecticut. The Tomlinson family is directly connected with the Camps, who were among the first set- tlers of the city of Newark. Anna (Tomlinson) Burns was a direct descendant of John- Tomlinson, who accompanied Charles I. of England to. his execution, and it was to him that the King handed his purse when he was about to be placed on the block. The Tomlinson who stood guard over Major Andre the night before he was shot, was a member of this dis- tinguished family.
Augusta H. (Burns) Pell, mother of John F. Pell, founded the first playgrounds of the city. These playgrounds were under the auspices of the Women's Municipal Improvement Association, of which Mrs. Pell was the leading spirit, and president at the time of the opening. Mr. and Mrs. Pell have had children: De Witt C., who is district manager of the Brewers' Insurance Company of Chicago; Edward H., a salesman; Edith A., resides in Bridgeport, Connecticut; and John F.
John F. Pell, son of Francis and Augusta H. (Burns) Pell, was born in Newark, New Jersey, September 2, 1880. His education was most thor- ough and practical, comprising attendance at the public schools of his native city, the Newark Academy and the Boston School of Technology. Upon his return to Newark after being graduated from the last-mentioned institution, he at once took an active part in the business with which his father and grandfather had been so closely identified. This business has been located in different parts of the city at various times. In 1907 it was removed to Nos. 5 and 7 New Jersey Railroad avenue, then to No. 96
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Mechanic street, and later to its present location, in the new and modern brick structure on Tichenor street at the corner of Herman street. In 1902 the business was reorganized and incorporated, and, at the present time, John F. Pell is treasurer of the company. They constantly employ two hundred and twenty-five hands, and in every possible manner the comfort and welfare of these men is assured. The plant is equipped with the most modern appliances of every description.
Mr. Pell married October 4, 1905, A. Edith, daughter of Andrew and Isabelle (Clellan) Huggan, and they have children: Margery Edith, born May 12, 1909, and Shirley Katheryn, born September 3, 1912. Mr. Pell and his family attend the North Reformed Church, and he is a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the Baltusrol Golf Club of Newark.
WILLIAM STEPHEN DISBROW
William Stephen Disbrow, a prominent physician and surgeon of Newark, is a native of that city, born March 18, 1861, son of Henry G. and Katherine C. (Cleckeuer) Disbrow. His ancestry is English on the father's side, and German-French on that of the mother.
He received a public school education, and in 1880, at the age of nine- teen, graduated from the New York College of Pharmacy. In 1887 he graduated from the Medical Department of New York University, and since that time has been in active practice in his native city. From 1887 to 1890 he was assistant physician of the Hospital for Women and Children, and is visiting physician emeritus of the Hospital of St. Barnabas. For about thirteen years he was a member of the Newark Board of Health, and he is captain and assistant surgeon (retired) in Fifth Regiment, National Guard of New Jersey. He holds membership in many professional and scientific bodies -- the County Medical Society, State Medical Society, American Medical Asso- ciation, Practitioners Club, Academy of Medicine of Northern New Jersey, Anatomical and Pathological Society of Newark, Medical Library Association, American Microscopical Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science, New Jersey Pharmaceutical Society, American Numismatic Asso- ciation, New York Numismatic Club, American Numismatic Society, and member and trustee of the New Jersey Historical Society. He is professor of pharmacognosy and microscopy, and librarian, New Jersey College of Phar- macy; and a director of the Bureau of Associated Charities. While active in all the foregoing, perhaps his most valuable and enduring service to the community has been as the founder and donor of the Science Museum of the Newark Museum Association, of which he is also curator. Among his contri- butions to the press is the "Medical History of Newark," contained in the historical pages of this work. Dr. Disbrow is also a Mason, an Odd Fellow, and a member of the Royal Arcanum.
He married Clara E. Valentine, and their children are: G. Ward Disbrow, M. D., and Eric V. Disbrow, a student.
HERMAN C. SCHNEIDER
The city of Newark, New Jersey, is noted for the large number of artis- tically beautiful buildings which serve to add to the attractiveness of the place, and many of the most practical and ornamental of these have been erected by the Herman C. Schneider Building and Construction Company, of
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which Herman C. Schneider is the efficient president. He was born in Newark, New Jersey, November 11, 1871, and although he has already achieved reputation in his field of endeavor, has scarcely attained the prime of life, and his prospects for the future are indeed bright.
His education was acquired in the parochial schools of his native city, and this he has supplemented by continued and consistent study along the lines of his professional work. His early business experience was gained in various enterprises, and at the age of twenty-seven years he commenced to concentrate his energies on the line of work with which he is identified at the present time (1913). Many of the most important business undertakings in the building line were organized by him, and conducted to a successful issue under his able management. The scope and diversity of his work can best be illustrated by giving the names of some of the buildings which stand as monuments to his skill and ability, he having personally supervised their construction, namely: New Court, Furlong, The Jeliff, St. Paul, Charlton, Prospect Building, The Albert, Stocker Building, The Rhynes, The Madelene (named after Mr. Schneider's daughter), Kirch Bachelor Apartment, The Lakewood, Messer Building, St. Alban, Beaumont, Reise Building, Goerke Warehouse, Horace Garrigus residence, First Methodist Protestant Church, Newark Normal School, Shubert Theatre, factory and garage of George W. Heath & Company, D. B. Dunham & Son building, The Edwin.
Mr. Schneider personally took up the matter of promoting a large hotel for the city of Newark, which will be a handsome building, well appointed and thoroughly modern in every respect. The building, which will be fire- proof, will be fifteen stories in height, with two mezzanine floors and two floors in the basement, making sixteen actual floors. The exterior will be of Indiana limestone with red Harvard brick. The large lobby will occupy the entire frontage on the main floor, well above the ground level, thus giving the tall windows of this room a charming view of the park. The entrance doors will be but four steps above the street, the remainder of the rise being accomplished by interior steps, thus this room, 55x77 feet, opens before the visitor immediately upon his entrance. The room will be about twenty-five feet high, with a large fireplace at each end and a mezzanine gallery. The dining room will be the same height as the lobby and will seat 500 guests. There will be 300 guest rooms in the ten upper stories, more than 75 per cent. of them having private baths, the remainder being arranged so that they may be used en suite, with adjoining baths. Three fireproof stairways for guests extend the full length of the building, two large passenger elevators for guests, also a freight elevator, and a full equipment of electric dumb waiters. There will be a magnificent ball room, the floor of quartered oak laid in herringbone, a Pompeiian room in two-tone gray, with a heavy plain Pompeiian rug on a white marble floor, and opening from the Pompeiian hall the various private dining rooms and small reception rooms will be designed in various periods; floors in oak with a low marble base, the wood- work being mahogany, walnut and ivory enamel. The building will have its own power plant, occupying a sub-basement, providing current for lighting and general electric equipment, ventilating system, elevators, dumb waiters, vacuum cleaners, laundry and kitchen equipment, refrigeration plant and water filters. The property, which is located at Nos. 50-52 Park place, was purchased by Waldo C. Genung, Herman C. Schneider and John Montieth, and Mr. Schneider, through whose efforts this hotel was made possible, is the president of the Hotel Company. The building will be erected by the three gentlemen named above, and will be operated by McNamee & Halloran, who
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are the proprietors of the Hotel St. Denis and the Marlborough, of New York City; also the Hotel Garde in New Haven and Stanwix Hall in Albany.
The influence of Mr. Schneider is felt very beneficially as a member of the Newark Board of Trade, and he is president of the Germania and Pioneer Building and Loan Associations, and president of the Roseville Improvement Association. The sterling worth of Mr. Schneider is fully appreciated. He has added to native ability of a high order a most untiring industry, and the combination of these qualities, with a stern integrity, have won for him honor and esteem in all circles with which he has been connected.
Mr. Schneider married, in 1899, Bertha Stark Heath, of Newark, New Jersey, and their only child is Madelene, who is now (1913) thirteen years of age.
I. BENJAMIN GLUECKFIELD
I. Benjamin Glueckfield, who as a member of the firm of Jay & Glueckfield has been actively engaged in the practice of law for a number of years in the city of Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, was born in that city on September 28, 1889, son of Harris and Lena (Farber) Glueckfield, the former of whom has been a retail merchant of Newark for a continuous period upwards of twenty-five years.
He obtained his elementary education in the Newark public schools, graduating from the old Eighteenth Avenue School in 1904, and later supple- mented this by a four-year course of study in the Newark (now Barringer) High School, graduating therefrom in June, 1908. Having determined upon law as his chosen vocation, he entered Yale Law School in the fall of the same year, remaining there but one semester, and then enrolled as a student in the Law Department of the University of the City of New York, from which he graduated in 1910 with the degree of Bachelor of Laws.
Almost immediately thereafter Mr. Glueckfield entered the law office of Frederick Jay, in the city of Newark, remaining there as a law clerk until June of the following year, when he was admitted as an attorney at the New Jersey bar. In September of the same year, 1911, he formed a partner- ship with Mr. Jay for the general practise of law, which relation still continues.
Mr. Glueckfield is a Democrat in politics, and is associated with several political organizations of his county. He is also the legal representative of numerous Building and Loan Associations and Savings Institutions, while identifying himself with various charities and religious societies. Besides belonging to several legal associations, he is also a member of many local clubs, lodges and fraternities.
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