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Mr. Gore is interested in the best ad-
vance of his fellow man; he is a believer in and a promoter of education. He has served his native city upon its board of education, and in athletic affairs has held prominent positions, as he appreciates the wise development of physical powers. As an early member and organizer of the . Riv- erside Athletic Club of Newark, New Jer- sey, and its president from 1890 to 1895, this association owes much of its success, financially and otherwise, to him. In him also, the Omega Association of Phi Gam- ma Delta, of New York city, of which he is now president, recognized one of its most valued members.
It is well when, amid the pressure and responsibility of business care, a man does take time for human interest, and system- atically gives to his fellows something of himself, socially, intellectually and spirit- ually. This thought of others seems to have characterized Mr. Gore's life from his boyhood. In the little club, or society for study and mental improvement, in the larger interests of young manhood, and when burdened later with the graver re- sponsibility of life work, the same thought of family and friend, of the best good of others, both private and public, has marked his life, and, drawing him to his brother man in human interest, has been perhaps the true secret of his power. In public life he has not sought office, and in accepting positions, it has been rather opportunity than office for which he has cared.
In politics Mr. Gore is a Republican. He is a member of various literary and other clubs and societies, as the Essex Club, and the Omega Alumni Club, the Amer- ican Mathematical Society and the Actu- arial Society of America, the last three of New York city.
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Mr. Gore married, February 16, 1898, Jeanette Amelia Littell, daughter of John M. Littell, of Newark, New Jersey.
GEORGE THOMPSON BALDWIN.
The Baldwin family is supposed to have originated in the city of Belfast, Ireland, although the earliest record of the Ameri- can branch shows that John Baldwin, the progenitor of the name in this country, came from England about the year 1648 and located in Milford, Connecticut. His son, John Baldwin (2d), came to Newark, New Jersey. There were two John Bald- wins, uncle and nephew, who came to New- ark, and they were designated as senior and junior. It is from the uncle that the lineal descent is traced to the subject of this re- view, through Samuel, Nehemiah, Caleb and George. Nehemiah Baldwin was born in Newark and was an elder in the Pres- byterian church. Caleb was born in New- ark, on the 13th of August, 1765, and on the 6th of May, 1787, he married Miss Nancy Nesbit, of Newark. George Bald- win, the father of our subject, was likewise a native of Newark, his birth taking place on the IIth of April, 1804, and in this city he was reared and educated, later engag- ing in a variety of vocations and becom- ing prominently identified with the public improvements of the city. He was the last superintendent of the Newark Aqueduct Company at the time the city purchased that property. After the sale had been ef- fected he moved with his family to Tre- mont, Tazewell county, Illinois, and resided there until his demise, which occurred on the 20th of April, 1889. He married Miss Amanda Baldwin, a daughter of Caleb Baldwin, of West Bloomfield, now Mont-
clair, New Jersey, whose ancestors origin- ated from the same branch of the family as did our subject.
George Thompson Baldwin was born in Newark, New Jersey, on the 28th day of February, 1831, and was here reared to manhood, obtaining his mental training in private schools. After completing his studies he entered his father's employ in the crockery and glassware business, and remained with him until the discontinu- ance of the business, after which he en- gaged in the clothing trade, with a partner. Retiring from this after a short time, he ac- cepted a position as bookkeeper in a large mercantile house. Leaving this he be- came an assistant to his father in the man- agement of the business of the Newark Aqueduct Company. Afterward he again engaged in the clothing business until the commencement of the Rebellion. Then he for a time filled a position in which he had the disbursement of the state funds for the soldiers' families, amounting to a consid- erable sum every month. Upon retiring from this office Mr. Baldwin gave his at- tention to the care of his personal busi- ness, and he is no longer actively connected with public matters. He has lived at 757 High street since 1860. He is interested in. some valuable property, is a stockholder in several of the city banks and other moneyed institutions, and is one of the highly re- spected citizens of Newark.
Mr. Baldwin was married on the 30th of July, 1860, to Miss Anna E. Corey, a daughter of Ashbel W. and Anna E. (Bruen) Corey. The latter was a daughter of Caleb and Rachel (Camp) Bruen, and a granddaughter of Captain Nathaniel Camp, who was a resident of Newark during the Revolutionary war. Mrs. Baldwin was born
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in Newark on the 7th of September, 1832, and on the 6th of October, 1888, she was called to her eternal rest, leaving one daughter, Anna E., who is at home. Mrs. Baldwin was a devoted wife and mother and a devout member of the First Presby- terian church.
In his political faith Mr. Baldwin is a stanch supporter of the Republican party. Religiously he is connected with the First Presbyterian church, in which he has served as elder since 1883. The Baldwin family has always attended the First Presbyterian church, and for four successive generations its representatives have served as elders in the session of the old mother church.
JACOB WISS,
deceased, was for many years an honored resident of Newark, New Jersey, and prom- inently connected with the industrial in- terests of the city, and the record of his life is justly given a place in the history of Essex county. The study of biography yields to no other in point of interest and profit. It tells of the success and defeat of men, the difficulties they have met and overcome, and gives us an insight into the methods and plans which they have fol- lowed. The obvious lessons therein taught would prove of great benefit if carried into practice, and the example of the self-made man should certainly encourage others to press forward.
Mr. Wiss, who attained a gratifying and honorable success as the result of his well directed efforts in the affairs of business life, was a native of Switzerland, born in the town and canton of Soleure, on the Ist of December, 1817. His parents, Christian and Catharine (Zeltner) Wiss, were also na-
tives of that town, and the father devoted his energies to the useful vocation of farming. Both he and his wife were con- sistent members of the Roman Catholic church and lived to an advanced age. They reared seven children, of whom Jacob was the only one that sought a home on this side of the Atlantic.
In the public schools of his native town, Jacob Wiss acquired his early education, and at the age of fourteen entered a school of technics in one of the cities of Switzer- land, where he completed a course of study. He then learned the trade of surgical-in- strument maker in the town of Soleure, and after the completion of his apprentice- ship worked as a journeyman in the prin- cipal towns of France, Denmark, Belgium and Germany, his broad and varied experi- ence making him well qualified for his pro- fession, in which he soon became thorough- ly skilled and proficient.
Hoping that the New World would fur- nish a broader field and better opportuni- ties for advancement, he determined to seek a home in America, and in August, 1847, he sailed for New York. Soon after landing in the eastern metropolis, he came to New- ark, where he secured work at his trade. It was not long, however, before he began business on his own account, opening a factory in Bank street, near Broad street, on a part of the ground now occupied by the Prudential Insurance building. There he engaged in the manu- facture of shears and cutlery. In the oper- ation of his lathes and other machinery for his motive power, Mr. Wiss used a treadmill propelled by a large St. Bernard dog. From the beginning his business steadily increased, and in 1853 he was forced to seek more commodious quarters,
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which he found at No. 26 Bank street, at the corner of Library court. Here steam power was put in use for the operation of the machinery, and again the business grew in volume and importance until in 1869 Mr. Wiss was again forced to enlarge his accom- modations. This once more occurred in 1872, owing to a steadily increasing patron- age, which resulted from his industry, hon- orable business methods and the skill with which he performed his work. He kept fully abreast with all the improvements of the times and the quality of his products soon won for the establishment a reputa- tion which it has never forfeited.
In 1849, in Newark, Mr. Wiss married Miss Marie Kaiser, a daughter of Jacob and Marie (Wartly) Kaiser. They became the parents of six children, of whom Jacob and Ferdinand died in early life, the others being: Mary D., who became the wife of Martin Ungrich, of New York city and has five children,-Martin J., Mary Louise, Lulu, Walter and Edward; Frederick. C. J .; Louis T .; and Augusta A. S., wife of Rob- ert B. Sincler, of Clinton, Iowa.
For almost a third of a century the father of this family was connected with the in- dustrial interests of Newark. He occupied a prominent position in business circles by reason of the importance of the industry which he managed and by his trustworthi- ness in all transactions. Success crowned his well directed efforts and his upright life brought to him a large circle of friends who esteemed him highly for his sterling worth. He passed away June 25, 1880, and the community thereby lost one of its substan- tial and valued citizens.
Frederick C. J. Wiss, the fourth member of the family of Jacob Wiss, was born Jan- uary 23, 1858, and in his youth attended
the public schools and was instructed by a private tutor. Later he pursued a two- years course of study in the high school of Newark, after which he entered his father's manufactory. Having mastered the busi- ness in every detail he was admitted to a share in the management in 1875, and in connection with his brother Louis T. he succeeded to the ownership of the concern upon his father's death. Louis T. Wiss was born November 6, 1860, in Newark, where he acquired his education, being gradu- ated at the high school with the class of 1877. He then entered his father's manu- facturing establishment, where he soon be- came a valuable assistant, since which time he has been prominently connected with the enterprise. The brothers were well fitted to take up the work where the father laid it down, and like him they are men of excellent business ability and executive ca- pacity, who are known for their prudent management, superior workmanship and strict integrity. Their patronage has con- stantly increased, and in 1887 they erected the large and thoroughly equipped build- ings on Littleton avenue, where they have extensive and complete facilities for the manufacture of all kinds of cutlery. Their establishment is the largest of the kind in the country, and the products thereof are noted for their superiority throughout the entire American continent.
Both F. C. J. and L. T. Wiss are support- ers of the Republican party. The former was married in 1886 to Miss Charlotte S. Lange, a daughter of John and Catharine (Bierwirth) Lange, by whom he has had four children : Frederick W., who died in early life; Florence S .; J. Robert, and Nor- man F. Mr. Wiss and his family are ad- herents of the Presbyterian church. The
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younger brother, Louis T. Wiss, was mar- ried in Newark, March 14, 1892, to Miss Fanny E. Baker, and they have two chil- dren, Margarethe and Jerome. He is a member of the First Reformed church and his wife belongs to the South Park Presby- terian church. The families occupy envi- able positions in social circles and enjoy the hospitality of many of Newark's best homes.
JAMES WILLIAM SARGENT,
deceased, was a citizen of Nutley, Essex county. He was a native of England, his birth having occurred in Rye-Sussex, a vil- lage about twenty miles from London, on the Ist of April, 1828. When he was eigh- teen months old he was brought to the United States by his parents, about the year 1830, who took up their abode at Spring Garden (now Nutley), and there the father, who was a carpenter, worked at his trade until our subject was sixteen years old, when the family moved upon a farm. Stephen Sargent, the father, was born in England and there married Barbara -, also a native of England, and they reared six children.
James W. obtained his education in the public schools of Spring Garden, after com- pleting which he engaged in various occu- pations until attaining his twenty-third
year, when he settled down on the farm and continued to direct his efforts toward agricultural enterprises. He was first mar- ried in 1853, being then united to Miss Hester Van Houten, and they became the parents of three children, namely: Bar- bara Ella, May Louise and Stephen Will- iam. After the death of his wife Mr. Sar- gent married Miss Rachel Ann Banto, on the 29th of May, 1859, and five children were born of this union, as follows: John Banto, Fannie, James Walter, Euphemia Frederick and Calvin Doremus.
During the late war Mr. Sargent was drafted into service, but was rejected. He was a stanch supporter of the Republican party, in behalf of which he was ever. an energetic worker, and he was honored with several official preferments, being a mem- ber of the court of appeals, a member of the town committee for a number of terms, and held the incumbency of road commissioner for the last forty years of his life. In his religious faith he was a consistent adherent of the Methodist Episcopal church, to the work of which he was a liberal contributor. For some time prior to his death, which oc- curred April 11, 1898, he had been retired from active life, owning considerable prop- erty, and having a fine home at Nutley, where he dispensed a cordial hospitality to his many friends.
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