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PHILEMON WOODRUFF was horn iu Newark, N. J., March 17, 1853. In 1873 he was graduated from the College of New Jersey, at Princeton, and subsequently attended lectures at Columbia College Law School. Having been admitted to the bar in 1876, he became associated in the practice of law with John J. King, Esq., a partnership which was dissolved in April, 1883. Since that time he has been in practice alone.
JOHN L. JOHNSON was born at Heuvelton, St. Law- renee Co., N. Y., May 16, 1847. After attending the common schools of his native place until the age of fourteen, he was apprenticed for four years as a millwright, and on the expiration of that term en- tered, as a pupil, the Albany Normal School, where he remained two years. In 1872 he was appointed teacher of mathematics in the Newark (N. J.) High School, a position which he held until 1876. During this time he spent his leisure hours in reading law, under the direction of Aram G. Sayre, Esq. With the intention of settling in the West, he removed to C'lin- ton, Iowa, in August, 1876, and in the following month was there admitted as an attorney-at-law. In June of the succeeding year he returned to Newark, and resumed his former situation in the High School, where he continued, as a teacher, until April, 1883, when he was appointed one of the associate judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the county of Essex, N. J. This position is at present occupied by Judge Johnson, his term not expiring until April, 1888.
WILLIAM TRUESDELL DAY, son of the late William F. Day, a highly-esteemed lawyer of Elizabeth, N. J., was born in that city January 26, 1854. After a pre- liminary education in his native place, he entered, as a student, the Brooklyn Polytechnic and Collegiate Institute, and was subsequently graduated from Wil- liams College. In addition to his private law reading, he attended lectures at Columbia Law School. In 1877 he was admitted to the bar as an attorney, and in 1580 as a counselor. He began the practice of his profession in Newark, N. J., immediately after receiv- ing Iris license as an attorney. In 1879 he became associated in practice with his brother, Edward .A.
Day, in Newark, N. J., where the business ofhee of the firm is still located.
WILLIAM HENRY CONOVER was born in the city of New York, March 9, 1849. In 1871 he received the degree of A. B. from Columbia College, and in 1876 the degree of LL.B. from Union University. In 1877 he was admitted to the bar, and since that time hax practiced his profession in Newark, N. J.
CHARLES BRIED was admitted as an attorney in February, 1877, and as a counselor in February, 1880. Ile is practicing in Newark, N. J.
BENJAMIN I. EDWARDS was admitted as an attor- ney-at-law in February, 1877. He is a practitioner in Newark, N. J.
HENRY FRANCIS GOKEN, was born in Newark, N. J., March 10, 1854, and was educated at the Newark Academy. His law studies were pursued in his native city, and subsequently he was graduated from Columbia College Law School. After being admitted to the bar, in 1877, he began the practice of his profession in Newark, where he is still successfully employed.
JOHN J. HUBBEL was born in Newark, N. J., June 16, 1854. In 1873 he was graduated from the College of New Jersey, at Princeton, and subsequently went to Germany for further study. On his return he entered upon the study of law, receiving, in 1877, from Columbia College Law School the degree of LL .. B. In the same year he was admitted to the bar as an attorney, and in 1880 as a counselor-at- law. Since 1877 he has been engaged in the practice of his profession in Newark, N. J.
LEONARD KALISCH was born in Cleveland, Ohio, April 12, 1848, and received his academic education in the public schools of New York City. In 1877 he was graduated LL. B. from Columbia College Law School, and in the same year was admitted as an attorney-at-law. On receiving his license, Mr. Kalisch entered upon the practice of his profession in Newark, N. J., and still retains his residence in that city.
WALTER JOHN KNIGHT was born in Brighton, Sussex Co., England, and was educated at Christ Church School, in that place. Removing to the United States, he settled in Newark, N. J., and there entered upon the study of the law. In November, 1877, he was admitted to the bar, and since that time has been ac- tively engaged in the practice of his profession.
LEVY MAYBAUM was admitted as an attorney-at- law in June, 1877.
OSCAR NAUNDORFF was born in Berlin, Germany, August 11, 1847, and was educated in his native con- try. On settling in Newark, N. J., he applied himself to the study of law, and in June, 1877, was admitted to the bar. He opened an offee at once in Newark, and for seven years past has been practicing with great success.
ALBERT B. t'. SALMON was born in Princeton, 111., February 18, 1856. His education was obtained in Newark, N. J., to which place he removed in
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early life. After studying law during the prescribed term, he was admitted to the bar in 1877. At present he makes a specialty of taking references and per- forming stenographic work.
LEWIS H. SCHENCK was born at Neshanie, N. J., October 25, 1853, and was graduated from Rutgers College in 1874. Soon afterwards he entered, as a student-at-law, the office of Magic & t'ross, at Eliza- beth, N. J. In June, 1877, he was admitted to the bar as an attorney, and in June, 1580, as a counselor. He subsequently settled in Newark, N. J., where he is now engaged in practice.
JOHN S. ScorT was admitted as an attorney-at-law in February, 1877, and practices law in Newark, N. J.
HENRY BURNETT TAYLOR WAS born in Caldwell, N. J., June 3, 1854. After a thorough preliminary education at the Newark Academy and the Lawrence- ville High School, he entered the t'ollege of New Jersey, and was graduated therefrom in 1874. In No- vember, 1877, he was admitted to the bar, and is now a practitioner in Newark, N. J.
HALSEY MARSH BARRETT was born in Cornwall, Orange Co., N. J., and was educated at Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass. He was admitted to the bar in 1878, and is still practicing in Newark, where he first entered upon his profession.
MALCOLM G. HARRISON was admitted as an attor- ney-at-law in l'ebruary, 1878, and is a practitioner in Newark, N. J.
FREDERICK F. GriLy was born in Newark, N. J., September 22, 1854. After being graduated from the Newark Academy he entered upon the study of law in the office of his father, William B. Guild, Jr., Esq. In June, 1878, he was admitted to the bar as an at- torney, and in February, 1882, as a counselor-at-law. He is at present a practitioner in Newark.
JAMES W. KEOGH was born in Newark, N. J., and was educated at Seton Hall College, South Orange, N. J. His term of study having been accomplished, he was admitted to the bar in 1878, and has since that time practiced his profession in Newark, N. J.
JOHN H. MEEKER, JR., son of Judge John H. Meeker, noticed elsewhere in this volume, was born in Newark, N. J., and educated in Grace Church School and the Newark High School. After his graduation from the latter institution he went to Europe, where he passed some time in travel and study. On his return he applied himself to the law, and in 1878 was admitted to the bar as an attorney, and in 1881 as a counselor. He is now a practitioner in Newark, N. J.
JOHN MILLS, JR., was admitted as an attorney-at- law in February, 1878, and practices in Newark, N. J.
AUGUST W. RosINGER was born in Ploen, Hol- stein, Germany, December 31, 1853. He was mainly educated in Newark, N. J., under a private tutor, prosecuting his studies at times when not engaged at his daily work as a mechanic. He read law with Charles T. tilen, Esq., and in November, Is78, was
admitted to the bar. Since that time he has devoted himself entirely to his profession, and is at present quite successful.
WALLACE M. SCUDDER Was admitted as an attorney in February, JSIX, and as a counselor in February, 1881. He practices law in Newark, N. J.
JAMES MI. TRIMBLE was admitted as an attorney in June, 1878, and as a counselor in June, 1881. Hle is a practitioner in Newark, N. J.
JACOB E. WARD was admitted as an attorney-at- law in June, 1878, and practices in Newark, N. 1.
CHARLES EDWARD WEEKS, son of John R. Weeks, Esq., noticed elsewhere in this volume, was born in Newark, N. J., November 27, 1850. Having been graduated from the Newark Academy, he entered upon the study of law, and was admitted to the bar November 7, 1878. After practicing some time in Newark, he accepted the position of mortgage clerk in the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company, a place which he at present occupies.
CHARLES FRANCIS LIGHTHIPE was born in Orange, N. J., May 25, 1853. With a good preparatory educa- tion, he entered Harvard College, and was graduated therefrom in 1875. Soon afterwards he became a student-at-law in the office of Messrs. Blake & Free- man, at Orange, and an attendant at the lectures of the Columbia College Law School. In November, 1878, he was admitted to the bar as an attorney, and in IsI as a counselor. He is engaged in a general law practice in Orange, N. J., and holds the position of counsel and notary public for the Orange National Bank.
WILLIAM HORNBLOWER BRADLEY, son of Hon. Joseph P. Bradley, elsewhere noticed in this vol- ume, was born in Newark, N. J., and was graduated from Rutgers College in 1876. In 1879 he was admitted to the bar, and since that time has been engaged in the practice of his profession in Newark, N. J.
GEORGE W. POLLAND was admitted as an attorney- at-law in November, 1879, and is a practitioner in Newark, N. J.
MICHAEL. T. BARRETT Was born at Belleville, N. J., August 9, 1856, and was educated at the Christian Brothers' School in Newark. In February, 1579, he was admitted to the bar, and immediately entered upon the practice of his profession. In the month of September following his admission he was elected counsel for the Belleville Building and Loan Associa- tion, and still holds that position, being elected from year to year. He is also counsel for the town- ship of Belleville, as well as for the township of Harrison, in Hudson County, N. J., and as such counsel has been engaged in several important suits.
In a number of remarkable criminal cases he has appeared either as counsel or junior counsel, and among them, in the ease of Robert Martin, convicted and hung for the murder of his wife; in the case of John Schneider, for the murder of his brother, and
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acquitted. lle was also counsel for George Franks, acensed of the murder of Phobe Paulin, on Eagle Rock, near Orange, N. J.
GEORGE W. COLE was admitted as an attorney-at- law in June. 1879, and practices in Newark, N. J.
OLIVER J. PETTIGREW was admitted as an attorney-at-law in June, 1879, and is a practitioner in Newark, N. J.
EDWARD S. BLACK was born in Newark, N. J., March 6, 1556, and was educated at the Peddie Justitute, Hightstown, N. J. He read law in New- ark during the prescribed term, and subsequently attended lectures in Columbia College Law School, from which institution he was graduated LL.B. in 1879. In the same year he was admitted to the bar, and immediately began to practice in his native city. In polities Mr. Black is well known as a Republican, and a most zealous adherent to that party, but he is no less active in the church, and especially in the mission Sunday-schools belonging to the denomina- tion of which he is a member. To these objects he gives a great deal of attention, and his services are fully appreciated.
GORDON E. SHERMAN was born at Morristown, N. J., August I1, 1855, and after receiving his prepara- tory education at Lausanne, Switzerland, and at Morristown, N. J., was graduated from the Sheffield Scientific School of Yale College in 1876, and from the St. Louis Law School in 1878. In 1879 he was admitted as an attorney, and in 1883 a counselor-at-law. Since his admission as an attorney he has practiced law in Newark, N. J.
CARMAN F. RANDOLPH was admitted as an attorney-at-law in November, 1879, and practices in Newark, N. J.
CHANDLER W. RIKER was admitted as an attorney- at-law in November, 1879.
CHARLES J. SILVERS was born at Scotch Plains, Union Co., N. J., November 5, 1849, and was educated at the Scotch Plains Academy. In November, 1879, he was admitted to the bar, and during the last four years has been a practitioner in Newark, N. J., making the United States pension laws a specialty.
FREDERICK W. WARD was born in Rahway, N. J., January 30, 1858, and was educated at the Rahway Seminary. Heentered, as a student-at-law, the office of Judge F. W. Stevens, and in February, 1879, was admitted to the bar. Since that time he has remained in the office of his former preceptor, Judge Stevens, and engaged with him in the practice of law.
FRANK S. BENSON was born in Bloomfield, Essex Co., N. J., and received his education at the Bloom- field High School. In 1880 he was admitted to the bar, and for the last two years has been established in practice in Newark, N. J.
JAMES A. DEMPSEY was admitted as an attorney- at-law in June, Isso, and practices in Newark N. J.
JOSEPR DOUGLASS GALLAGHER was born in Bloom- field, N. J., Inne 25, 1854. He was educated at the
Western Reserve College, Cleveland, Ohio, and sub- sequently entered upon the study of law in his native county. After being admitted to the Bar in 1880, he began to practice his profession in Newark, N. J., and is now associated in business with John Whitehead, Esq., as junior member of the law firm of Whitehead & Gallagher.
HORACE J. KENNY, son of Michael R. Kenny, noticed elsewhere in this volume, was born in Newark, N. J., March 27, 1859. He was educated at the Chris- tian Brothers' School and at Rigby's Academy. Soon after his admission to the bar in 1880, he began to practice law in Newark, N. J. In January, 1884, he was elected corporation attorney of that city. Mr. Kenny is president of St. Michael's Young Men's Christian Association. He is also an active politician, and has been a representative of the Democratic party in various city, county and State conventions. At present he is secretary of the Democratic Central Organization of Newark.
HERBERT W. KNIGHT was born at Brighton, Eng- land, October 24, 1857, and was educated at Hampton School. Soon after removing to America he settled in Newark, N. J., and subsequently applied himself to the study of law. In 1880 he was admitted to the bar, and since that time has practiced his profession in Newark.
CHARLES E. S. THORN was born in Newark, N. J., December 1, 1857, and was educated in the publie schools of that city. In November, 1880, he was ad- mitted to the bar, and is now a practitioner in New- ark, where he first entered upon his profession.
ADDISON HI. HASELTINE was born at Cherry Val- ley, N. Y., April 21, 1858. After receiving a good preliminary education in Morristown, N. J., he began the study of law in the office of F. G. Burnham, Esq., of that place. In June, 1880, he was admitted to the bar as an attorney, and in February, 1884, as a counselor-at-law. On receiving his license as an attorney, he established himself in business as a searcher of land titles for New Jersey, and in that capacity is now in the employ of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York.
THOMAS J. LINTOTT was admitted as an attorney- at-law in November, 1880, and is practicing in New- ark, N. J.
LAWRENCE S. MOTT was admitted as an attorney- at-law in June, 1880.
WILLIAM O'GORMAN, JR., was admitted as an attorney-at-law in November, 1880, and is a praeti- tioner in Newark, N. J.
GEORGE HJ. LAMBERT was born in Wantage town- ship, Sussex Co., N. J., April 13, 1853. His education was received partly at Mount Retirement Seminary, near Deckertown, and partly at the classical school of William Rankin, at Mendham, N. J. In Isso he was admitted to the bar, and soon afterwards estab- lished himself in the practice of his profession at Newark, N. J., where he is still engaged in business.
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DEWEY A. WHITEHEAD was born at Elizabeth, N. J., December 22, 1858, and was educated at Hack- ettstown Institute. In November, 1880, he was ad- mitted to the bar, and soon after entered upon the practice of his profession in Newark, N. J., where he is at present located.
GEORGE D. WHITEHEAD was admitted as an at- torney-at-law in June, 1880, and is practicing in New- ark, N. J.
WALTER AYRES was born in Newark, N. J., Jann- ary 23, 1855, and after receiving his academie edu- cation in that city, entered upon the study of law in the office of Hon. Cortlandt Parker, and in 181 was graduated from Columbia Law School. In the same year he was admitted to the bar. Since that time he has practiced his profession in Newark.
ARTHUR R. DENMAN was admitted as an attor- ney-at-law in February, Issl, and practices in New- ark, N. J.
TIMOTHY E. SCALES was born in Newark, N. J., November 1, 1860, and was educated in the public schools of that city. In 18&] he was admitted to the bar, and since that time has practiced his profession in his native place.
WILLIAM LEGGETT SKINKLE was born in New- ark, N. J., February 10, 1854, and was graduated from Rutgers College, New Jersey. lle was admitted to the bar in 1881, and is now a practitioner in Newark, where he began the work of his profession.
DAVID SPIRO was born at Newark, N. J., Febru- ary 5, 1860, and was educated at the public schools and at the German-English school of that city. His law studies were pursued in the office of Samuel and Abner Kalisch, Esqs., and in 1881 he was admitted to the bar. He began the practice of his profession soon after receiving his license, and is at present re- siding in Newark, N. J. In 1882 he was commis- sioned as a master in Chancery.
PAUL REVERE was admitted as an attorney-at- law in February, 1881, and practices in Newark, N. J.
EDWARD HT. DURYEE, son of Mr. Peter S. Duryee, was born in Newark, N. J., and in that city received his preliminary education. In 1876 he was gradu- ated from Rutgers College, and soon after entered upon the study of law. In May, 1879, he was ad- mitted to the bar of New York, and in June, 1881, to the bar of New Jersey. Since the latter date he has been successfully practicing in his native city.
CHARLES HI. HALFPENNY was admitted as an at- torney-at-law in November, 1881, and is a practitioner in Newark, N. J.
FREDERICK T. HEY was admitted as an attorney- at-law in June, 1881, and practices in Newark, N. J.
EDWARD S. LEARY was admitted as an attorney-at- law in June, 1881, and is practicing in Newark, N. J.
CORTLANDT PARKER, JR., was admitted as an at- torney-nt-law in June, 1881, and practices in Newark, N. J.
ANDREW R. FITZSIMMONS Was admitted as an at- torney-at-law in November, 18x1, and practices in Newark, N. J.
DE WITT VAN BUSKIRK was born at Bayonne, Hudson Co., N. J., April 22, 1858, and was edu- rated at the Jersey City High School. He studied law in the office of Hon. Cortlandt Parker, in New- ark, N. J., and attended lectures at Columbia College Law School. In February, 1881, he was admitted as an attorney, and in February, 1884, as counselor-at- law. Since his admission Mr. Van Buskirk has prac- tired his profesion in Newark, N. J.
PHILIP LOWY was born in Newark, N. J., June 5, 1859, and is a graduate of the Newark High School. He was admitted to the bar in Iss1, and since that time has been engaged in the general practice of law in his native city.
FRANK C. WILcox was born at Bridgeport, Conn., April 6, 1855. His education was received at the Newark Academy and at Yale College. In 1878 he graduated from Columbia College Law School, and was admitted to the bar of New York in 1550. In 1881 he was admitted to the bar of New Jersey, and soon after began the practice of law in Newark, N. J., where he still remains.
JOHN J. VAN NEST was admitted as an attorney- at-law in February, 1851, and is a practitioner in Newark, N. J.
JOHN R. WEEKS, JR., son of John R. Weeks, else- where noticed, was born in Newark, N. J., March 24, 1858, and is a graduate of the Newark High School and of the Newark Academy. In 1ssl he was ad- mitted to the bar, and is now a practitioner in his na- tive city.
HOWARD W. HAYES, son of David A. Hayes, Esq .. noticed elsewhere in this volume, was born in New- ark, N. J., May 9, 1858, In 1879 he was graduated from Yale College, and soon after entered upon the study of law. On being admitted to the bar, in 1852, he began the practice of his profession in Newark, N. J.
SAMUEL JOHNSON MACDONALD was born in Cakl- well, Essex to. N. J., July 3, 1856. Having grad- uated from the Newark High School, he studied law, and was admitted to the bar in June, 1882. In January, 1844, he was appointed assistant city counsel, an office which now occupies most of his time.
ROBERT HARRIS MCCARTER, son of llon. Thomas N. MeCarter, elsewhere noticed in this volume, was born at Newton, Sussex Co., N. J., April 28, IS !. In 1×79 he was graduated from the College of New Jersey, at Princeton, and soon after began the study of law in his father's office. In June, 1952, he was admitted to the bar, and is now practicing law in Newark as a member of the firm of MeCarter, Wil- liamson & McCarter.
EDWARD S. ALLES was born in Branchville, Sus- sex Co., N. J., July 16, 159. Having graduated
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from the Newark High School, he studied law, and was admitted to the bar in November, 1882. Since that time he has been a practitioner in Newark, N. J.
FRANK M. MODERMIT was born in Newark, N. J .. September 2, 1861. In June, 1876, he was graduated from St. Benedict's College, and soon after began the study of law in the office of F. W. Leonard, Esq. In November, 1882, he was admitted to the bar, and is at present practicing in the city of Newark.
EDWIN AUGUSTUS RAYNER was born in Moosic, Pa., August 11, 1857. He was educated at Phillips Academy and at Amherst College, Massachusetts. In 1882 he was admitted to the bar, and since that time has been a practitioner in Essex County, N. J.
EDWARD OAKES was admitted as an attorney-at-law in February, 1882, and is a practitioner in Bloomfick}, N. J.
FREDERICK S. WAKEMAN was admitted as an attorney-at-law in June, 1882, and is practicing in Newark, N. J.
LOUIS HOOD was born in Radwonke, province of Posen, Prussia, February 13, 1857. Having re- ceived a thorough preparatory education at the High School in Newark, N. J., he entered Yale College, and was graduated from that institution in 1878. In 1880 he was graduated from the Columbia College Law School. In 1882 he received the degree of D.C.L. from Yale College, and in the same year was admitted as an attorney at the bar of New Jersey. Mr. Hood is now practicing his profession in Newark, N. J., and since January, 1884, has been special police justice at the First Precinct Police Court of that C'ity.
CHAPTER XXVIII.
THE MEDICAL PROFESSION OF ESSEX COUNTY.
DECEASED MEMBERS.
circulation of the blood. Our Materia Medica did not yet show the names of quinine, morphia, strych- nine, iodine, and the iodides, the bromides, hy- drocyanie acid, cod-liver oil, and chloroform. The practical application of the stethoscope, the plex- imeter, the speculum, the ophthalmoscope, and the laryngoscope in the physical diagnosis of disease had never yet been made; nor had chemistry and the miero- scope ever been successfully applied for such a pur- pose; nor had Lady Montague yet brought from Constantinople the practice of inoculation, to say nothing of Jenner's subsequent and far better practice of vaccination.
As in Egypt, where the healing art was first cul- tivated, and as among the Jews under Moses, so, at this time, the offices of the priest and the physician were often combined in the same person, and thus we see the name of the Rev. Abraham Pierson standing at the head of the list of medical men of Essex County. He it was who, with a band of followers, came from Connecticut in 1666, and organized the First Presbyterian Church of Newark, and continued to be its pastor for sixteen years. Whether or not he gave any more attention to the study of medicine than is usual among men of learning is extremely doubtful. Dr. Stephen Wicks, in his "History of Medicine in New Jersey," says: "After very diligent search into his history, prior to and after his residence in New Jersey, we have not found a shred of testi- mony to sustain the claim for him to a medical record."
From the time of Pierson (1666) to the organization of the New Jersey Medical Society (1766) the number of medical men throughout the whole State had not, perhaps, reached one hundred and, when the society was established, on the 23d of July, 1766, the whole number of members enrolled was seventeen, of whom fourteen signed their names to the "Instruments of Association and Constitution." On the same day the society subdivided themselves into four inferior so- cieties,-the first being denominated the Elizabethtown Inferior Medical Society, consisting of six of their number; the second denominated the Bound Brook Inferior Medical Society, composed of seven ; the third denominated the Princeton Inferior Medical Society, composed of two; and the fourth denominated the Morristown Inferior Medical Society, composed of two.
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