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running a livery stable in connection with his hotel. Mr. Casterlin is also with up-to-date appliances, for the sheltering of his twenty-five horses, he engaged in the buying and selling of horses, of which he is an excellent judge, disposing of from fifty to 100 each year, making a speciality of fast horses. He was the owner of "Dick R." and "Nick E.," two valuable pacers, the former with a record of 2:27, while the latter made the mile in 2:17, and one of the horses now in his possession, "Doc Wilson," made one- half mile in fifty-nine seconds. Mr. Casterlin is a director and one of the largest stockholders in the First National Bank of Butler. He is a Republi- can in politics, and served as collector of Unionville, and is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
Mr. Casterlin married, December 24, 1884, in Deckertown, New Jersey, Cora Adams, daughter of John E. and Jane (Davis) Adams, the former of whom was a farmer and brewer and also operated a creamery in Sussex county, New Jersey. Mrs. Casterlin died in 1910. Children : Richard J., resides in Butler ; Lewis, died in June, 1913.
JESSE WARD
The Wards had been famous as founders, builders and business men from the time they came to England in 1066 with William the Conqueror, to the landing of the Connecticut Pilgrims in Newark in 1666, and the history of the family is interwoven with the growth and prosperity of New Jersey up to the present time. From the coat-of-arms and motto of one branch of the family it is probable that they were active in the crusades. They bore arms : Azure a cross patonce or, a mullet for difference. Crest : a Saracen's head affrontee, couped below the shoulders prr. Motto: Sub Cruce Salus. Among the number who accompanied William the Con- queror to England we find "Ward, one of the noble captains." The Wards of Connecticut and New Jersey are descended from Robert Ward, of Hou- ton, Parva, Northamptonshire, England, and it is probably to him that the ancestry can be traced of Jesse Ward, a prominent business man of Butler, Morris county, New Jersey. His father, David Ward, was born in the State of New Jersey, was a farmer, and died there at an advanced age. He married Sarah Jane Case, and they were the parents of five children.
Jesse Ward was born in Sussex county, New Jersey, in 1864, and was educated in the public schools of that county. Studious and ambitious from early youth, he spent every spare moment in the acquisition of knowledge, fitted himself for the profession of teaching, and was engaged in this pro- fession for a period of eleven years. In 1889 he removed to Butler, Morris county, New Jersey, and established himself in business there, in which he has made a most decided success. He has a grocery and general store, the largest in the town, and the stock of goods is most complete and of the best quality. In every appointment Mr. Ward keeps his business strictly up- to-date and enjoys a large patronage. He is a public-spirited man and has worked earnestly in the interests of the Democratic party, and has filled a number of public offices, among them being those of tax collector, a member of the county committee, and collector for the township before it was made a borough. His fraternal association is with the Order of Free and Accepted Masons, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Improved Order of Red Men, and he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Ward married Lizzie Sigler, of Lafayette, New Jersey, and they have had children : Gertie, Mabel, Jessie, Paul.
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EDWARD R. RICHARDS
Edward R. Richards, who conducts the only undertaking establishment in Pompton or in that section of Morris county; is a representative of one of the old families of that portion of the State, its members in the various generations proving themselves worthy citizens, true to the duties that de- volved upon them, and on all occasions showing themselves worthy of the high confidence reposed in them by their fellow citizens.
Gordon Richards, father of Edward R. Richards, was a native of Mor- ris county, New Jersey, was also engaged in the undertaking business, which was established by members of the family more than eighty years ago, and which he conducted until his death at the age of seventy-two years. His wife, Sarah (Brown) Richards, who died in 1900, bore him eleven children, three of whom are now deceased.
Edward R. Richards was born in Pompton, Morris county, New Jersey, August 1, 1862. After completing a common school education, he learned the trade of undertaker under the competent instruction of his father, continuing with him until the death of the latter, when he conducted the business, in conjunction with his mother, until her death, then was in partnership with his brother, John Richards, who died in August, 1912, and since then has been assisted in his business by his son, George E. Richards, whose services are of great value. He is the owner of the hearses, coaches and auto service which he uses in the conduct of his business, and has from seventy-five to 100 caskets in stock from which to choose from. His estab- lishment is thoroughly equipped with every modern device known to the art, his present building being erected by him in 1913, this being commodious and up-to-date in every respect. Mr. Richards served in the capacity of fire chief for five years, is a Republican in politics, and a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Improved Order of Red Men.
Mr. Richards married, February 28, 1875, Josie A. Sloan, born January 13, 1859, in Bloomingdale, New Jersey, daughter of Richard and Eliza (Reeve) Sloan, of Bloomingdale. Children: I. William T., resides at Big Fall, Minnesota, employed on the railroad. 2. Maude, married Frank Cornelius, of Pompton Lakes, New Jersey. 3. Blanche, married Milton Hiller, of Bloomingdale, New Jersey. 4. George E., now assisting his father as aforementioned ; member of Silentia Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, Junior Order of United American Mechanics, of Pompton Lakes, and 'deacon of Reformed church; married Maggie White, of Pompton Lakes, New Jersey. 5. Belle, married Arthur Sousa; resides in California. Mr. Richards possesses in marked degree the confidence and respect of his fellow citizens, and he wields a wide influence for good in the community.
HORACE T. BRUMLEY
In any compilation concerning the life histories of those who have lived in Morris county, New Jersey, there is signal propriety in according a memoir to the late Horace T. Brumley, of Hanover township. Upon his record in the business world, and as a man among men, there has never been cast the slightest shadow of wrong. His father, Joseph Brumley, was a farmer in Montville, Connecticut.
Horace T. Brumley was born in Montville, New London county, Con- necticut, died in Hanover township, Morris county, New Jersey, April 23, 1910. He was educated in the schools of New London, Connecticut, and at the age of sixteen years obtained a clerkship in the Howard Savings Bank, of Newark, New Jersey, with which institution his entire business
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career was identified most closely. He was advanced consecutively and steadily, until at the time of his death he had been for a number of years at the head of this institution as its president. Throughout his entire business career he was looked upon as a model of integrity and honor, never making an engagement or promise whose provisions he did not fulfill, and standing as an exemplification of what may be accomplished by deter- mination and resolute force in a man of intrinsic ability and strength of char- acter-a character dominated by the highest princples. He was a director of the National Newark Bank Company, treasurer of the Fairmount cemetery, vice-president of the Newark Provident Loan Association and director in the American Insurance Company. Politically he was a Re- publican, and he was a member of the Masonic fraternity.
Mr. Brumley married, in 1878, Irene, born in Newark, daughter of Robert J. Baldwin, and they had children : Mary C., married Arthur Bates Paulmier, of Madison, and has children: Horace Brumley and Arthur Bates Jr. ; Joan D., married William O. Cooper, now of Maplewood ; Helen, married Warren H. Baldwin, of Boonton, and has twins: Edward Estle and Irene.
ROBERT SLATER
Robert Slater, prominently and actively identified with the business in- terests of Pompton, also an active factor in its social activities, a man of energy and enterprise, integrity and worth, was born in Orange, New Jersey, July 14, 1844, son of Joseph and Sarah ( Moorehouse) Slater.
Joseph Slater (father) was born in Oldham, England, December 29, 1804, died September 1, 1871, at his home on the banks of the Pequannock river, near Pompton, New Jersey, He came to the United States in early life, locating first in Bloomfield, New Jersey, where he learned the trade of cloth-making, and he conducted a successful business in that line at Orange, New Jersey, where he later removed. In 1849 he located in Pomp- ton, New Jersey, and engaged in the same business until 1861, when he established a manufactury for the cutting and renovating of furs, continuing along the same line for the remainder of his life. He married Sarah Moore- house, born in Yorkshire, England, December 2, 1807, died January 27, 1873. Children : 1. Martha, wife of Henry D. Smith, of Pompton, New Jersey. 2. Joseph, deceased, who was a resident of Newark, New Jersey. 3. Har- riet, deceased, who was the wife of William Baxter. 4. Robert, of whom further.
Robert Slater was five years of age when his parents removed to Pomp- ton, and his education was obtained in the schools of that section. He learned the trade of manufacturing hatter's furs in his father's establishment, becom- ing thoroughly proficient in every branch, and was associated with his father until the death of the latter, since which time he has been the owner and operator of the plant, which is equipped with automatic machines, gives employment to four men, and they manufacture a large quantity of hatter's furs for J. B. Stetson, the well known hatter. The old mill, connected with the plant, is one of the landmarks of that section of Morris county on ac- count of its antiquity. Mr. Slater, although careful and conservative in his methods, is also progressive and enterprising to a certain extent, de- riving a substantial income from his business, which is increasing in volume year by year. He attends the Reformed church in Pompton, and has cast his vote for the candidates of the Republican party since attaining his majority.
Mr. Slater married, in December, 1864, Elizabeth Francisco, born September 10, 1848, daughter of Pearson S. and Elizabeth (Fredericks)
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Francisco, and granddaughter of P. H. Fredericks. Children: I. Otis R., born September 10, 1871 ; assists his father in the management of his busi- ness ; married Abbie Ogden ; one child, Sarah, born April 8, 1904. 2. Ellis, born July 16, 1873. The Slater homestead, equipped with everything need- ful for the comfort of its inmates, is one of the most attractive places in the vicinity of Pompton, and the family hold the respect and esteem of all with whom they are brought in contact.
STEPHEN J. PALMER
After a long and successful business career at Dover, where for almost half a century he was well known as an architect and contractor, Mr. Palmer now lives in the city of Dover, retired from active affairs, although still the owner of considerable valuable real estate. Mr. Palmer is a life-long resi- dent of Morris county, and on many occasions has associated himself with movements for the betterment and advancement of his community in its social and civic welfare.
Stephen J. Palmer was born in Morris county, New Jersey, in 1843, a son of Charles and Julia Ann (King) Palmer. Both parents were likewise natives of the county, and of families long identified with this part of the State. They are now deceased, and rest in a cemetery at Dover. The father was a carpenter, a very successful man in his trade and held in high esteem by all his associates. The children were: Adelia, now deceased, wife of William H. McDavitt; Stephen J .; Oscar.
After an education in the common schools, completed when he was eighteen years of age, Stephen J. Palmer went to Newark and learned the carpenter trade. A three years' apprenticeship fitted him for his life's work, and he then returned to Dover and for about thirty years was closely associated with his father in business, during which time they conducted a large contracting business. After the death of his father, Stephen J. Palmer continued on his own account, both as an architect and contractor, and al- together devoted about forty-five years to his trade and profession. He is an independent voter in politics. When he was twenty-six years of age occurred his first marriage. He married Henrietta Fleming, who died and is buried at Dover. Her parents were James and Seresta (Ford) Flem- ing. Henrietta Fleming had one sister, Elizabeth, wife of Aaron Anderson. To the first marriage of Mr. Palmer were born the following children : Anna, wife of Edmund H. Moyer, the mother of Henrietta and Elbert ; George, who died at the age of six years; Addie; Oscar; Ethel, who died at the age of three years. Mr. Palmer's second wife was Caroline Bentley, a native of Morris county, New Jersey, and a daughter of John Bentley, who was the father of seven other children as follows: Elvian, John T., James, Emeline, wife of a Mr. Major; Flint Elwin, Roseline, Mary, wife of James Brant. Mr. Palmer married for his third and present wife, Elizabeth (Thorne) Romaine, widow of George E. Romaine. She was born in New York City, daughter of Richard and Jane (Talbot) Thorne, her father having been a merchant on Sixth avenue, New York City. In the Thorne family were but two children, Mrs. Palmer, and one that died in infancy. Mrs. Palmer by her first marriage had the fol- lowing children: Edgar, W. Montague, C. Arthur, Charles, Harry. Mr. Palmer and his wife attend the Methodist church, and she is one of the vice-presidents of the Missionary Society. Mrs. Palmer is at present (1914) the second president of the Woman's Club of Dover, which club was organ- ized in 1912.
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CHARLES H. HOAGLAND
The only hotel in Lincoln Park is successfully conducted by Charles H. Hoagland, a man well qualified for the duties of that responsible position, both by years of experience and by his genial disposition, which wins and retains friends, that being an essential quality in the successful management of a public house.
Charles H. Hoagland Sr. was a native of New Brunswick, New Jersey, was an engineer by profession, running an engine for many years for the Erie Railroad, and his death occurred two months after leaving the service of that company. He was a veteran of the Civil War. He married Nancy A. Tilly, a native of Maine, and among their children are two living at the present time (1914) : Charles H., of this review, and Emma.
Charles H. Hoagland Jr. was born in the State of Pennsylvania, August 26, 1858. He obtained a practical education in the public schools of New York City, and after completing his studies he removed with his mother to Morris county, New Jersey, she having purchased a farm there, and remained thereon for five years. He then returned to New York, took an- other course of study, and later secured employment in the post office, re- maining for a period of twenty-two years, tendering his resignation on Jan- uary 1, 1910. He then rented the Portsmouth Hotel in Lincoln Park from his mother-in-law, Mrs. Zeliff, whose father conducted the hotel for more than forty years, and this enterprise has proven highly successful, the house being patronized by many people who appreciate the efforts of Mr. Hoagland to make his house one of the best in that section of Morris county. The house is commodious and attractive, the table is supplied with the best the markets will afford, and cleanliness prevails throughout the entire premises. Mr. Hoagland is a Republican in politics, but has never sought or held public office, preferring to devote his entire time to his business career.
He married, February 28, 1889, Edna E. Zeliff, born January 29, 1862, daughter of Artemis V. and Martha (Stager) Zeliff. Children : Florence, married Harry Conly, no children ; Herbert; Charles H., a student in the high school in Boonton. Mr. Hoagland is one of the representative citizens of Lincoln Park, giving his hearty co-operation to every movement calculated to advance the general welfare, and his life has been one of activity and usefulness.
RICHARD HETHERINGTON
Richard Hetherington, proprietor of a general store in Pequannock, New Jersey, also serving in the capacity of postmaster of the town, is a progressive and public-spirited man, taking an active interest in the welfare of the community and all that pertains to its best development. He has ever been prompt and faithful in the discharge of his public duties, gaining steadily in popularity and in the esteem of his fellow citizens, and is alike mindful of the obligations which rest upon him in private life.
James Hetherington, father of Richard Hetherington, was a native of Scotland, from which country many of our best citizens have come, and his death occurred in Pequannock, New Jersey, at the age of eighty-two years. He emigrated to the United States in early life, locating on Staten Island, New York, where he followed the business of florist, and twelve years prior to his death removed to Morris county, New Jersey, where he retired from active business. He married Jeanette Kerr, who bore him six children.
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Richard Hetherington was born in New York City, December 5, 1855. He acquired a practical education in the public school at Staten Island, and he began his active business career engaging in the millinery business in New York City. In the year 1886 he took up his residence in Pequannock, New Jersey, erected the house in which he has since conducted a general store, the business of which has rapidly grown in volume and importance, having now assumed extensive proportions, and in addition to this he also manages a small farm, from which he derives supplies for his own family. Since 1900 he has held the office of postmaster, his long tenure of office testi- fying to his efficiency. He is a Republican in politics, and formerly acted as chairman and member of the Republican executive committee for twelve years, discharging his duties to the satisfaction of all concerned. He holds membership in the Dutch Reformed church, which he has served both as elder and deacon for thirteen years, and is also a charter member of Moun- tain View Council, No. 189, J. O. U. A. M. Mr. Hetherington married, October 14, 1885, Mary A. Simpkins, born in Pequannock, New Jersey, October 16, 1859, daughter of Mark and Elizabeth (De Hart) Simpkins. They are the parents of one daughter, Edith. The family are prominent in the social life of the community, and their home is noted for the utmost hospitality.
RAYMOND G. JACOBUS
Among the old families of Morris county, New Jersey, who have long been identified with its best development and its substantial progress and improvement, is the Jacobus family, of which Raymond G. Jacobus, a general merchant, conducting the largest store of its kind in the section, is a worthy representative.
Abraham R. Jacobus, his father, whose ancestors came originally from Holland, was born in Morris county, New Jersey, in 1838. He was a mason by trade and followed this occupation for many years, but is now living retired. He married Phoebe Bott, and had seven children, of whom six are living at the present time.
Raymond G. Jacobus was born in Towaco, Morris county, New Jersey, in 1855. He received his educational advantages in the public schools of his native township. Upon the completion of his education, he entered the employ of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company, and remained with this company for a period of twenty-seven years. Seven years ago he resigned his position, and established himself in busi- ness as a general merchant at Towaco, and now conducts the largest store of its kind in the town. It is located on the railway line, and he carries a complete line of groceries and general merchandise. He is Independent in his political opinion, giving the benefit of his vote to the man who in his opinion is best fitted to discharge the duties of the office to be filled. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. Mr. Jacobus married (first) Viola Jacobus, (second) Elizabeth A. Jacobus. By his first marriage he had children : Melvin, deceased; Olive, Maude.
GEORGE W. KANOUSE
The Kanouse family has been resident in Morris county, New Jersey, for a number of generations, and George W. Kanouse, of Montville, who has been engaged in various lines of business in the course of his life,
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is regarded as one of the representative men of the district, and as one who has added to the prestige of the family name.
Peter R. Kanouse, his father, was born in Morris county, New Jersey, where he died at the age of eighty-one years, respected by all who knew him. He was a farmer and blacksmith, and rendered efficient service in both lines of occupation. He married Hettie M. Doremus, and of their four children three are now living.
George W. Kanouse was born on the Kanouse homestead in Morris county, New Jersey, in 1866. He was educated in the schools of his native township, where he proved himself an apt scholar. His first posi- tion in business life was as a clerk in a store in Montville, where he remained for a considerable length of time, then established himself in the business of manufacturing cigars, with which he was identified for a period of ten years. In 1904 he was appointed as rural mail carrier, and has conscien- tiously filled the duties of this position until the present time. He is also the owner of a fine farm of forty-six acres, which he keeps in an excellent state of cultivation with very satisfactory results. Politically he is a Re- publican, and for nine years held the office of constable. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, in which institution he is also a trustee. Mr. Kanouse married Lizzie R. Carhart and has two children : Ethel and Laurence.
SAMUEL BLOWERS
Many years experience in farming activities has placed Samuel Blow- ers, of Montville, Morris county, New Jersey, in an enviable position by reason of the success he has achieved. His life demonstrates the pos- sibilities which are open to enterprising men.
His father, also Samuel Blowers, farmed on the same land now oc- cupied by his son. He was also a dealer in lumber, and in association with a brother ran a saw mill. He married Hettie N. Van Dine, now deceased, and had five children, those now living being Samuel and Mrs. Thomas E. Miller.
Samuel Blowers, whose name heads this sketch, was born on the farm in Montville on which he is located at the present time, in 1865. He received his education in the public schools in Montville, and upon leaving school became an assistant to his father on the farm and in the saw mill, and obtained a thorough knowledge concerning the management and opera- tion of both. For many years he has now managed all matters alone in the most successful manner. His place is twelve acres in extent and is what is known as a truck farm, and Mr. Blowers finds a ready market for his products, which are all of excellent quality. He has been active in the interests of the Republican party, and has served as a member of the election board. Mr. Blowers married Sarah N. Van Fleet, a descendant of an old family of the county, whose father was a soldier in the Civil War and died while in service. Children: Halsey ; Helen, who married C. C. Van Ness, and has Elden Crawford; Halsey, married Lula Vanderhoff, and has one child, Inez.
MARCUS M. CRANE
Marcus M. Crane is a member of a family which has been for many years identified with Morris county, and has established an enviable reputation for himself in Boonton on account alike, of his character and the number and importance of his business connections.
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Mr. Crane was born in Pine Brook, Morris county, New Jersey, 1847, a son of Timothy Ward and Catherine (Quarter) Crane, and grandson of Benjamin Crane, who sat on the bench as judge in Morris county for twenty-five years. Timothy Ward Crane, our subject's father, was a farmer in early life but later entered the real estate field. He and Mrs. Crane, a native of Passaic county, were originally members of the Presby- terian church but afterwards joined the Reformed church. To them were born, besides our subject, eight children as follows: Benjamin J .; Newton W .; Sarah C., wife of David Douglas; Louisa, wife of Richard Carey; Joseph ; Amsey L. ; all living ; and Wilson W. and Mary, deceased.
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