History of Essex and Hudson counties, New Jersey, Vol. I, Part 163

Author: Shaw, William H
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: [United States :]
Number of Pages: 840

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Jubn Bs. Rumell.

Robert Swafield

Harry M Dodge.

E. W. Dunwiek.

Cephas M. Woodruff.

Mrs. Thomas Kirkpatrick. Mrs. M. W. Jacobus. Mirs. Bruen II. t'ongar.

Joseph H. Walton. B. I. JI. Colburn.

Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Randolph. C. S. Dickenson. George F. Sickels.

T. J. Buckley.

Mrs. James Young.

W. JI. Faitoute.

Mrs. Robert Mckenzie.

W. IJ. Hinds.

31rx. Alexander Nichols.

Mra. Jacob Cummings.

B. F. Harrison.

Mrs. Daniel Demarest.

Davidl B Hedden.

E. R. Stoutenburg

Prof. James Campbell.

Joseph T. Budil.

JAInes Rins.

Mrs. Sanmel Halsey

Mrs. W. H. Whittemore.

Thomas L. Stevenson.

Mrs Daniel Price.

William Me Beth.

Mrs. Horace llarris.

Jolın M. Miller.

Mrs. Daniel Whitlock.

Mrs. W. F. Bailey.

Simeon Bedford.

Mrs. & 11. Dalrymple.

William Thomas.

Mrs. Caleb Baldwin.

R. F. Jarriot.

Joseph L. Phillips.

)Ir. V. B. Ostrauder.

Jacob Widmer.

Mrs. Joseph D. Marsh.

Daniel Durning.

Mra. Wilham E. Tucker.

James Med'lane. Zebina Dundd.

Mrs. HI. M. Baldwin.

J. Harvey Jaques.

Mrs. E. S. Axtell.

Mrs. J. 1] Lindaley.

Mrs. Alexander Turnbull.

Mrs. J. R. Jillson.

Theniorr F. Rrove. J Ilowell Wilson.

Mrs. J. C. Blackford.

C E. C'rone. F. S. Shan.

Mrs. J 11. Eweasy.

Mrs. J. R. Itutan.

Owen liray.

Stephen Honeywell. William P. Parker.

Mrs. William Gifturd.

James A. Condit (Orange).

Robert Ward (Orange).

A A. Brittain. A. M. W. Price.

Rev. O. W. Johnam

Rev. s. T. Htirhards.

Peter Dallas.

Rev. A. C. Bouch.

Amador Kukpatrick.

Rev. A & Colt m.

George R. Buchanan.

B. Kearney. Inbez W. Hayes.

John G. Belmar.

George J. Kirin. Michael Phillips.

Mrs. Alexander Barclay.

C'ol. Joseph Burroughs.

W E. Doremus.

W. Il Cleveland. Jeph C. Crowell.

William S. Jaques.

E. J. Wambold.

A. II. Douglas.

1 . 1. Trefram

C. I. P'ondit.

Former Hendonce.

Mrs. Lathenewer, daughter of Rov. J. Few Smith. Mrs. Miller, daughter of W. B. Guild.

Mrs. W. H. Barnet.

Admiral Nelson.

Charles Parsons,

William Pelonbet.

HI. IJ. Stewart. Walter Bayha.

Mrs. B. Myer.

Thomas ('larkson and wife.

Mis. John C. Mecker. Mrs. P. C. Srudder. Mrs. J. M. C. Morrow.

Col R. S. »words. 1I. S. Magrate. C. 11. Sharp.

Mrs. A. Wadsworthi.

James Mitchell. Ebenezer Johnson. David B. I 'rockett.

Mix. Daniel Pierson.

John McCreery ( Belleville).

Henry lleyl.

Samuel Nichols.

Samuel Baldwin.

Marcho Laand

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Min Hermann Conf. Mm John T. Grice.

F. D. Pierron (Orange) John " Mab ville (Hange)

Mr. William lodd. Mrs. Samuel Ballwin Mrs. A. D. Perry Mr. John Brill.

W that hing Kaut Dratoggi A C. Pony kast Orange fleury lowin East Orange)

Mr. William & Merker Mra. Fur'k Graves, Men Edward de la Montagne MIN. George Hall.

Mr. Elkanah Drukr

Mrs. Tra Fock ( Fast Orange)

Mira. S T. Rirhinrds.

Jumaen F' M. Autre (Nonith Orange Henry Huhu ( Fast Arwarki.

Bonben Whitehead ( East Newark Mm, Nrwlum ( East Newark I

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

HON. MARIE'S L .. WARD.

llon. Marcus L. Ward, ex-tiovernor of New Jer- sey, was born Nov. 9, 1812, in the city of Newark, where his paternal ancestors have resided since 1600. The Wards are of English stock, and their home was in Northamptonshire, where the records of the family may be found. Stephen Warde married JJoice Traford, and after his death his widow, with some of their children, including John Ward, came to New England in 1630, and in 1635 settled at Wethersfieldl, t'onn. John Ward came to Newark in 1666, in company with about thirty families, and these formed the first settlers on the shore of the Passaic, laying out the present city ot Newark. A son of John Ward, of the same Halte.

was shortly after married to Abigail Kitchell, the grand-daughter of the Rev. Abraham Pierson, the pious and eloquent pastor of the settlers, in honor of whose birth-place in England the name of Newark was conferred upon this, his new home. From such a stock one might well expect an honored progeny, and it is not too much to say that during seven gen- crations this family have been distinguished by the highest qualities of integrity and personal honor.

In early life Governor Ward entered into trade, in connection with his father, and soon became connected with the financial institutions and public enterprises of the city. His wise counsel, his prudent judgment, his unswerving integrity have been felt in their man- agement and success; and thus he gained that conti dence which he retained to the close of his life, through the passage of years, the virulence of party warfare, and through the strongest test, that of public position and administrative responsibility. Governor Ward's political associations were with the Whig party, but he was among the earliest to recognize the necessity of a stronger organization to curb the grow- ing domination of the South. He supported Fremont and Dayton in the Presidential campaign of 1856, but his attention was not seriously drawn to political subjects until the summer of 1858, In that year the exciting contest between slavery and freedom called him to Kansas, and while there he fully saw and

appreciated the importance of the struggle going on in that territory. He gave, while there, his prudent coun els and generous contributions to the Free State party, and on his return to New Jersey he engaged warmly in the work of rausing public attention to the pending issue. At a time when party spirit was thoroughly around, and when constant morepre- sentations weight to confuse the public mind, his clear and unanswerable statements of fact were received with the confidence which his character always inspired. He was deeply interested in the political context of the ensuing autumn, and none rejoiced more sincerely over the result in New Jersey. which secured a United States Senator, and an un- broken delegation in the House of Representatives against the Lecompton fraud. In 1860 the growing political influence of Governor Ward began to be felt and acknowledged, and he was unanimously chosen a delegate to the National Republican Convention, the proceedings of which culminated in the nomina- tion of Abraham Lincoln. In the contest which ensued he bore his full part, and when the result was reached he felt amply repaid for all his exertions. He neither challenged nor sought to avoid the conse- quences of that success. When the signal was given for that revolt which had long been preparing in the Southern States, it found him ready for any services or sacrifices which were necessary to defend the right. He was neither discouraged by defeats nor unduly elated with transient successes, but his efforts were devoted to the suppression of the Rebellion and the preservation of the I'nion. At the out- break of hostilities he led in a call for a public meeting to sustain the government. As the strug- gle increased in importance and drew into the ranks of the patriot army regiment after regiment of New Jersey troops, Governor Ward saw the necessity of sustaining the families of the volunteers during their absence. Alone and unaided, he devised and carried out that system of relief, the advantages of which were felt in every county of the State. The pay of the volunteer was collected at the camp and passed over to the wife and children at home; if killed or wounded, the pension was secured ; and this con- tinved until after the close of the war, without a charge of any nature upon these suered funds. Hun- dreds and thousands of families were preserved from want and Antfering by this wise and considerate scheme, and of all the means devised to sustain the State in its patriotic efforts none were more potent than this. But his active efforts did not terminate here. It was through his efforts and influence with the general government that a hospital for sick and wounded soldiers was established in Newark, and in view of his loyal action his name was bestowed upon it. Ward's Hospital became known as one of the best controlled institutions of the kind in the country. His sanitary arrangements were fully appreciated by those most competent to judge of them.

Mys John Arnolt. Mre Daniel Sutphen Mis. Caleb H Ely. Mrs. Jones Krene

Mr. C. Wiatruft.

For William Piermont Orange

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HISTORY OF ESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY.

These constant and unwearied services brought Governor Ward into immediate contact with Mr. Lincoln and his ('abinet, by whom he was ever re- garded as justly entitled to the highest consideration. In 1862 so strongly did his services impress the Re- publicans of his State that he was unanimously nomi- nated for Governor, but in the absence of the loyal soldiers of the state in the field, and in the deep de- pression of that memorable year. he was defeated. This did not change his unswerving loyalty or affect in the slightest degree his constant and unwearied la- bors for the right. In 1864 he was a delegate-at-large to the National Republican Convention at Baltimore which renominated Mr. Lincoln, and in the ensuing election he was placed on the Republican ticket as a Senatorial elector.

The close of the war and the defeat of the Rebellion was to him a source of unmixed gratification, and it brought to him a strong personal popularity evinced upon every public occasion. As regiment after regi- ment of the soldiers returned to their native State, they manifested their appreciation of "The Soldier's Friend," and his political opponents admitted his sincerity and patriotism. This was the happiest pe- riod of his life. In 1865 he again received the Re- publican nomination for Governor, and after an un- usually exciting contest he was elected by a large majority. His administration was in all respects one of the best which New Jersey has known. His ex- eeutive ability was fully demonstrated, and his honesty and fidelity were unquestioned. Every department of the public service, so far as his influence could The laws passed by the Legislature were carefully scanned, and pardons for criminal offenses were granted only when mercy could be safely united with justice. Ilis appointments to office were widely ap- proved because he regarded capability, honesty and worth a- the basis for them. To his administration New Jersey was deeply indebted for many important measures affecting the interests of the State. The present Publie School Act was passed upon his strong and urgent representations, and its advantages have been felt in the increased educational facilities of the state, and the more thorough character of its schools. The riparian rights of the State were called by him to the attention of the Legislature, and a commission se- cured through which its large and valuable interests have been protected. Ifis constant and persistent repre- sentations to the Legislature, in his various messages, of the mismanagement of the State prison, under both political parties, contribmited largely to the passage of an act removing it, as far as possible, from partisan government, and the result has been large savings to the State. Various other public acts and measures, having an important bearing upon the growth and well being of the State, were urged and sustained by him, and whenever adopted they were found to have in- creased its prosperity and development. The close of

his administration found him stronger in the esteem of the people of the State he had so worthily served.

In 1864, Governor Ward was placed upon the Na- tional Republican Committee, and in 1866 he was chosen chairman. In this capacity he made the pre- liminary arrangements for the National Convention of 1868, which nominated Gen. Grant. He took a de- eided part in the campaign which followed, and his services and efforts were fully acknowledged. During a few succeeding years Governor Ward lived in compara- tive retirement, but was frequently called to duties of a public character. He was the first president of the Newark Industrial Exposition, and by his efforts con- tributed largely to its success. The "Soldiers' Home" of Newark was originally established through his exertions, and as one of it> managers and treasurer he gave it constant and unwearied service. It seemed natural and proper that the man who, during the war, had protected the interests and families of the loyal soldier, who had provided him with the care and attendance of a hospital when sick and wounded, should, when the war was over, still secure him, crip- pled and maimed, the comforts of a "Soldiers' Home."

During the Presidential campaign of 1872, Governor Ward was nominated for Congress by the Republicans ofthe Sixth District of New Jersey, and was elected by over five thousand majority. Upon taking his seat in the House of Representatives he was recognized as oneofits most valuable members. He was placed on the Committee of Foreign Relations, where his influence was felt, and always in the direction of the public interests. Governor Ward made no pretensions to the reach it, was economically and faithfully administered. " role of a speaker, but on the few occasions when he addressed the House he commanded its attention by clearly expressed views and the thorough honesty of his convictions. In 1874, Governor Ward was unanimously renominated for Congress, but the condition of the country was unfavorable for success. Financial dis- aster disturbed all the marts of trade, and the large manufacturing district he represented was most severe- ly affected. Thousands of laborers were unemployed, and the hope that a political change would return prosperity influenced their action. The tidal wave which swept over the strongest Republican States sub- merged his district also, although, as usual, he stood the highest on the Republican ticket. The confidence and attachment of the people were never shown more clearly than in the regret and disappointment which this defeat occasioned. After the expiration of his Congressional term he was tendered by the President the important post of Commissioner of Indian Affairs but it was declined, while fully appreciating the com- pliment thereby conveyed.

The next ten years of Governor Ward's life were spent in attention to his private affairs, and in two trips to Europe, which gave him great and unalloyed plea-ure. In the beginning of the year 1884 he seemed in excellent health, but in March he deter- mined on a trip to Florida with a portion of his

BIOGRAPHICAL ..

family. While there he was subject to malarial in- central their logues ned affections Is It was fluences, which developed in his system during his sorularly free from hthente and anxietys. Accu- return, and detained him sick in Washington for a few days. He was, however brought back to Newark, where he had the advantage of the best of care and the highest medical skil, but all in vain ; he exptied on the 25th of April, 15.1. The knowledge of his death was received by the community in which he lived with universal sorrow. The minutes of the instituti ms with which he was connected show their appreciation of him and that of the manager- of the " Sollers Home " was a most claquent tribute to the town.

The funeral was another testimonial to the estima-

roulating by care acel predcose a large fort me, bin lite was full of death of considerate charity, which have been as numerous as they have been blessed. Many & struggling artist has received from lam the generous order which did not degrade the spirit, while re liv stup the necessity Is charities have fre- quently oren pormed for years unknown to the world, the result of the native kindness of heart which characterized him Few men ever brought to por In duties a greater amount of conscientious prig- ciple. Every public art was governed by that law of

Charles &. Stocken.

tion in which he was held. The attendance was In- justice and of right which would stand the test of the precedented, and for more than an hour the line of closest scrutiny. Popular in the highest and purest mourners passed through the parlors of his residence to take their last look at the face of the deceased. There were the friends of a long life, the veteran of the war, the artisan, the laborer, the people, without regard to color or race, showing to the last their appreciation of his patriotism and virtue.

sense of that term, he would not sacrifice his judg- ment or his convictions to the enprices of the multi- tode. This manners were unassuming and popular, but he reached position because of the qualities which should command it. He preferred the true to the false, the substantial to the pretentious, and huis life was one which may be studied by all who seek dis- tinction and succes in public life.

The life thus suddenly closed was a well-rounded one in every respect. In Is40 he married susan 1 .. Morris, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Long- worth Morris, and for forty-four years they hved in CHARLES S. STOCKTON. mutual love and respect. They had mourned the Charles S, Stockton, a descendant of the stock- loss of children , but two sons remamed, around whom tons, who, coming from England at an early duy,

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HISTORY OF ESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY.

settled on the banks of the Delaware, and gave to New Jersey so many illustrious names, was born in Springfield township, Burlington Co., Dec. 17, 1836. His parents were Stacey and Eliza (Roselle) Stock- ton, and both were natives of New Jersey. He was principally educated at the New Jersey Conference Seminary of the Methodist Episcopal Church, at Pennington, from which institution he was graduated with the highest honors July 28, 1855, the valedic- tory oration falling to his lot on that occasion. Fond of scientific study, as well as of the exercise of his native mechanical skill, he fixed upon the profes- sion of dentistry as one in which he could fully gratify his tastes. In accordance with this determination, he began his studies in this department of surgery in the office of Dr. George C. Brown, of Mount Holly, N. J., and subsequently continued them under the direction of Dr. C. A. Kingsbury, highly esteemed in that place for his professional ability, and afterwards distinguished as one of the founders of the Dental College of Pennsylvania. With two years' experience, he believed himself qualified to assume the responsi- bilitic» of an independent practitioner, and the oppor- tunity having been afforded, he purchased, in 1857, the property and business of Dr. Kingsbury. The experiment was a decided success, and with suc- cess came also, in time, the desire to obtain the highest proficiency in his profession. To this end, and not- withstanding the business sacrifices necessary to be made, he entered, as a student, the Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery, and from this institution, as formerly from his ahna mater, was graduated with the highest honors Feb. 29, 1865. Resuming his practice in Mount Holly, he continued to pursue it until 1×72, when he began to long for a different and a broader field. Fixing upon Newark, N. J., as a place in every way desirable, he removed to that city, having previously purchased the property now ocen- pied by him on Cedar Street, and formerly the resi- dence of Messrs. Colburn, the well-known dentists of that day. Here he began again the work of his pro- fession, and here he still lives and labors.

Dr. Stockton has been by no means selfish in his acquisitions. Whatever he has gained by study or by experience he has been desirous of promulgating for the benefit of his profession, and hence, before his arrival in Newark, as early as 1870, he was actively engaged in the establishment of the New Jersey State Dental Association, of which he was deservedly chosen its vice-president, and appointed to deliver the inaugural address at its first annual meeting, held at Newark, in July, 1871. This discourse, embody- ing as it did the results of his study and experience, with the applause of his audience, and a copy of it

was requested for publication. Of this association he was subsequently elected president, and before it he has at various times read papers full of interest and instruction ; nor have his talents or his labors been undervalued, for he has always filled prominent places upon its important committees, and has also occupied its presidential chair. The same thing may be said of him as a member of the Alumni Associa- tion of the Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery, over which he has also been called to preside. In August, 1883, he was chosen first vice-president of the American Dental Association. One of the most valu- able things, not only for his profession, but for the people of the State, was the defeat, through his perse- vering personal efforts, of the bill before the Legisla- ture of 1884, which was to give authority to a board of examiners to confer the degree of Master of Dental Surgery, thus opening a road for commerce in matters that should be religiously guarded against ignorance and charlatanry. Instead of this very questionable law another was enacted, which provided that from . and after the 27th of March, 1884, " It shall be un- lawful for any person not now lawfully practicing to engage in the practice of dentistry in the State of New Jersey, unless said person has graduated and received a diploma from the faculty of a reputable dental college chartered under the authority of some one of the United States." Thus good came out of evil.

Aside from his profession, Dr. Stockton has shown a commendable interest in matters that should, more or less, engage the attention of every good citizen. In politieal affairs he has shown all the activity that could be expected from a person not in search of office. From time to time he has been a delegate in county, district and State conventions, nor has he neglected hi- duty at the primary meetings of his ward. In educational matters he has performed his share of labor, not only as a member of the Board of Education, but by his discourses before literary and scientific societies, in whose behalf he has always been a cheerful workman. In things appertaining to the commercial and manufacturing interests of the city of Newark he has been active and prominent, as may be shown by the fact that he is at present one of the vice-presidents of the Board of Trade. . And that religious concerns are not neglected by him is evident when it is known that he has represented his church in the Episcopal Diocesan Convention of New Jersey. Dr. Stockton's contributions to dental and other kinds of literature are numerous. Among them ad- dresses and essays may be found upon the following topics : "Dentistry and Something Else," "Culture," " Failures," "The Young Man of To-Day," "The Autobiography of a Cent," "Great Believers," etc.

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History of Essex and Hudson counties, New Jersey, Vol. I, Part 163

Author: Shaw, William H Publication date: 1884 Publisher: [United States :] Number of Pages: 840

Author: Shaw, William H
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: [United States :]
Number of Pages: 840