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wife went to Missouri, where he engaged in farm- ing, returning East in 1862, and settling at Fair Haven, New Jersey, where he died in 1907.
John Leveson Bennett received his education in the schools of his native town. When school days were over, he learned the cigar maker's trade with E. H. Wilbur, at Fair Haven, New Jersey. He continued at his occupation of cigar making until twelve years ago, 1909, when he established him- self as a merchant at Fair Haven. The way was open for this change of occupation, or the oppor- tunity came his way and he improved it, heeding that sage advice, "improve your opportunities." The sequel has justified this change. His business as a grocer has gone along on progressive lines in the most successful way, proving that he is gifted with the particular business sense necessary for a merchant's career.
Mr. Bennett has never engaged in politics, or sought office of any kind. He is a member of the Junior Order United American Mechanics, No. 141, of Fair Haven, and the Odd Fellows, Navesink Lodge, and proud to be united with this organ- ization, which at a time when the world is un- settled, when there is much of suspicion and ani- mosity in men's minds, serves as a reminder of the power of sympathy, and the spirit of brother- hood in soothing the pathway of troubled human- ity.
On October 11, 1896, John Leveson Bennett mar- ried Laura Smith. He has two brothers, William and Abraham Bennett, of Fair Haven, and one sister, Florence, who married Oliver Balch, of Red Bluff, California. The Bennett home is on Willow street, Fair Haven.
RUDOLPH MALCHOW-For many years & resident of Red Bank, Professor Malchow holds a leading position in the community as teacher of the violin and other instruments, and has long been noted in this section as a conductor of or- chestras and a very successful instructor.
Professor Malchow was born in Pomerania, Ger- many, January 6, 1862, and is a son of William and Wilhelmina (Peterman) Malchow, who both died in their native land. Receiving his formal education in the public schools of his native city, Professor Malchow began serious preparation for his career at the age of fourteen years, taking up the study of music under private tutors. He later went to Berlin, Germany, and took a course at the Conservatory in that city. There he studied under some of the first masters of the violin, among whom was Professor Wirth, of the Royal Conservatory. He did not, however, confine his attention to the violin, but studied the flute and brass instruments, being now an able instructor on these also. With this thorough and compre- hensive training, which built a fine superstructure upon a foundation of natural talent far above the ordinary, Professor Malchow became a master of his chosen profession, and determined to win his success in America. Coming to the United States in 1882, he located at once in Red Bank, and has
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since resided here and made this borough the cen- ter of his professional activities. He has through- out the intervening time devoted his attention en- tirely to music, his specialty of course being the violin, of which he is an acknowledged master. He has done a considerable amount of orchestral work with great success, and furnishes appropri- ate music for all occasions. In his early days in America, he was called to all parts of Monmouth and adjoining counties, but of more recent years his studio work has been so exacting that he has not permitted outside engagements to interpose be- tween him and the progress of his pupils.
Professor Malchow is a member of the American Federation of Musicians, and for the past ten years has been president of the local branch of this organization. He is a member of Mystic Brotherhood Lodge, No. 21, Free and Accepted Masons, and of Navesink Lodge, No. 39, Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows.
In 1887 Rudolph Malchow married Martha Kruse, and their only son, Harry, is a member of the firm of Wyckoff & Company, leading coal dealers of Red Bank. He married Alice Hance, and they have one child, Nancy. Professor Mal- chow resides at No. 25 Leroy place, Red Bank.
FRANKLYN SHERWOOD WEEKS-Among the successful farmers of Monmouth county who have, by their own energy and ability, become the owners of large farms, is Franklyn Sherwood Weeks, son of William C. and Harrietta T. (Sher- wood) Weeks. The father, William C., was a suc- cessful farmer, a Democrat and a Baptist, and one of the substantial citizens of his locality. During the Civil War, he served in the Army of the Poto- mac, and died in 1881 from consumption, brought on by exposure, endured while fighting the enemy, in the swamps of Virginia. He married Harrietta Sherwood, daughter of James Sherwood, and they became the parents of four children: Franklyn Sher- wood, Anna, Emma, and Mary.
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Franklyn Sherwood Weeks was born in Atlantic township, Monmouth county, near Colts Neck, April 28, 1859. He received his education in the local schools of Vanderburg, but left school early, and, while still a boy, bought a truck farm near Colts Neck, where he remained for twenty years. In 1900, he sold the truck farm, and bought the John Van Mater place, near Colts Neck, and also bought the Matthews farm. Both of these farms he has con- tinued to operate up to the present time, 1921. Mr. Weeks has given a great deal of attention to the raising of horses and cattle, on which subject he has become somewhat of a local authority. Along with his extensive farming operations, Mr. Weeks has used his less busy seasons to gratify his love for traveling, and has visited nearly every section of the United States. Politically, he is a Democrat. He was supervisor of the Atlantic township roads, for thirty years, and was at one time, county superintendent of roads. Fraternally, he is asso- ciated with the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, Holmdel No. 182, of which he became a
charter member thirty years ago. Both he and hig family are members of the Baptist church, of Holm- del, New Jersey.
Mr. Weeks married (first) at Colts Neck, June 4, 1880, Elizabeth Sutphen, daughter of Roy and Elizabeth (Haggarty) Sutphen, and they became the parents of four children: William, who died in childhood; Robert R .; Harrietta S., who married Frank Matthews; and Luella, who died in child- hood. Mrs. Weeks died in 1900. Mr. Weeks mar- ried (second), at Tinton Falls, September 7, 1903, Mary Ella Smith, daughter of James and Matilda (Jamison) Smith. No children have been born to the second marriage.
ARTHUR MATTHEWS-Upon the death of his father, April 29, 1920, Arthur Matthews succeeded him as owner of the undertaking business establish- ed by older members of the Matthews family forty years ago. The Matthews family homestead in Jackson township, Ocean county, New Jersey, was built nearly a century ago by the grandfather of Arthur Matthews, Edward Matthews, Jr., who came from Allentown, New Jersey, to make his home at this place. He married Catherine Miller, of the same township, and they had six children: Alfred, Henry; George Henry; Lewis, of further mention; David, and Edmund.
Lewis Matthews, born in the old homestead, was educated in his native place, which was then knowa as New Prospect, New Jersey. He then learned the wagon maker's trade, but later decided. upon the undertaking business as a life work. Forty years ago he came to Asbury Park, where on South Main street he began the business which he successfully conducted until his death. In politics he was a Democrat, and served as constable for several years in Ocean county. He belonged to the Asbury Park Lodge of the Knights of Pythias. Lewis Matthews married Mary Eliza Voorhees, daughter of Joseph and Rachel (Anderson) Voorhees, of New Prospect, New Jersey. They were the parents of four chil- dren: Arthur of whom further; Alfred, George, and Vivian.
Arthur Matthews, the eldest child of Lewis and Mary Eliza (Voorhees) Matthews, was born Sep- tember 25, 1865, on the old homestead in Jackson township, built by his grandfather. He attended school nearby until sixteen years of age, when he accompanied his parents to Asbury Park. He then began work in his father's employ and continued as his assistant for twenty-nine years. Since the death of his father, Lewis Matthews, he has conducted the business successfully alone. In politics, he votes independently, trying always to select the man best fitted for the office. He is a charter member of West Grove Lodge, No. 272, of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, and is a charter member of Sitting Bull Tribe of the Improved Order of Red Men. Mr. Matthews is also a member of the Asbury Park Gun Club, and the Hazelett Gun Club, this being his chief pleasure.
On October 4, 1900, Arthur Matthews and Clara Clayton were married, she a daughter of David and
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Caroline (White) Clayton. The family affiliate with the Methodist Episcopal church.
EDMUND J. WATERS-One of the attractions of that section of the Jersey coast, lying north of Asbury Park, is Deal Lake, a perfect sheet of water for small pleasure boats, and a charming spot, which lends itself to the illumination effects of the decor- ators, its night scenes being most beautiful. It was there that Mr. Waters came in the year 1900, locat- ing on the property purchased by his father of Aaraus, on Deal Lake, where his father had erected pavilions, and established a high-class place for amusements in boating, and here the sons located and associated themselves as a company. The busi- Dess was incorporated in 1913. They have now con- ducted the pavilion for twenty years, and have added greatly to the pleasure of visitors, and have also created a profitable demand for boats. Mr. Waters is a son of Robert L. Waters and Catherine Waters, his father "Honest Rob" Waters, the engi- neer who laid out most of the New York City parks excepting Central Park. He was a Westchester county lad, who left farm and home environment, and came to New York City, where he won name and fame as a civil engineer. He maintained an office for forty years at No. 9 Chambers street, later at Chambers and Broadway. He was a well-known member of the Tammany Society, and was an in- foential man in his day. He passed away in the home of his son, Edmund J., in 1916, at the age of seventy-six.
Edmund J. Waters was born in New York City, November 1, 1870, and there completed public school study. Later he entered Seton Hall, South Orange, New Jersey, there finishing his education. He was variously employed until the year 1900, when he moved to Asbury Park and engaged in the amuse- want enterprise.
Mr. Waters is a Democrat in politics, but has newer sought nor accepted public office. He is a member of the Catholic church, and a man highly mpected and esteemed. Mr. Waters' hobby is the maring of bull dogs, having some of the finest breed. Be was one of the organizers of the Asbury Park Wing Club, possibly the largest fishing club in the world, the membership of which extends all on this continent and Europe.
HARRY BEMBRIDGE WHITE-In the indus- trial life of Asbury Park, the name of Harry B. White is connected with one of the most practical Liness enterprises of the community, the Key- ttome Laundry. With long experience in this par- ticular field of activity, Mr. White is achieving his wwa secess and meeting a daily need of the people. Mr. White was born in Red Bank, in this county, April 19, 1886, and is a son of Arthur Henry and Caroline (Sanford) White, of Red Bank. Ac- griring a practical education in the public schools of his native town, he completed his preparation for his career by taking a course at Coleman's Business College, at Newark, New Jersey. After meral years' experience in business in New York
City, Mr. White came to Asbury Park in 1906, and was here connected with the Imperial Steam Laun- dry for about nine years, or until 1915. About a year later, in May, 1916, he opened a small plant on Second avenue, in Asbury Park, and established the Keystone Laundry. From this small beginning Mr. White has developed a large and important busi- ness. It is now housed in a modern cement build- ing, which takes up a large corner lot at Second avenue and Longfort street. He is one of the pro- gressive business men of the community, and has been brought to the front also in the public service. Always a Republican, he is an influential member of the party, and served as city clerk for a period of five years, and now, since September, 1920, has been a member of the Board of Education. He is a member of the Rotary Club; of the Fire Depart- ment; and the Chamber of Commerce. He was chairman of Monmouth County Committee of the Progressives.
On October 22, 1907, Mr. White married Emma Reid, daughter of Spofford Reid and Hester (Burtt) Reid. Mr. and Mrs. White have four children: Ruth Virginia, Carolyn Warden, Madaline Emma, and Harry Bembridge, Jr.
JAMES GREENE-In the agricultural districts of Monmouth county, New Jersey, many represen- tative men are carrying forward the general ad- vance through the production of the necessities of life for the centers of population along the coast. James Greene, of Ocean township, is now one of the successful men of the day in farming circles.
Mr. Greene is a member of a family long promi- nent in this vicinity, and is a son of John and Eliz- abeth (Turner) Greene. John Greene was born in 1822, and died in October, 1904, after spending his entire lifetime on the farm in Ocean township, in agricultural activity. The children of this marriage were: John Henry, Washington Irving, Rudolph Harper, Thomas Turner, Alice, James, whose name heads this review; Daniel, Frank B., and William C.
James Greene, sixth child and fifth son of John and Elizabeth (Turner) Greene, was born in Ocean township, this county, November 6, 1874. Receiving a practical education in the public schools of his native township, he early took up the work of the farm in association with his father. Later, striking out for himself, Mr. Greene continued in the same line of activity, and has become one of the progres- sive and successful men of the present time in this field of endeavor in Monmouth county. He is a man of large interests, and is not broadly active in public life, taking only a citizen's interest in political affairs, but supporting the Democratic party. He is a member of the Improved Order of Red Men, of Long Branch, and of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. He attends and supports the Methodist Episcopal church.
On November 16, 1904, at Belvidere, Warren county, New Jersey, Mr. Greene married Victoria Smoyer. Mrs. Greene's family has been in this country for upwards of two hundred years. The immigrant ancestors, Philip and Maria Smoyer,
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came from Holland in 1738, and on September 18, of that year, located in the community then known as Trexel Town, now a part of the city of Phila- delphia. The family remained in that vicinity as time passed, and Aaron and Mary (Steinnger) Smoyer lived and died there. Their son, Revere Smoyer, died March 28, 1919, in Belvidere. He married Catherine Henninger, daughter of Daniel and Rebecca Henninger, and their daughter, Vic- toria Smoyer, married James Greene, as above noted. James and Victoria (Smoyer) Greene are the par- ents of three children: Alma Victoria, born July 22, 1906, in Ocean township; Marguerite, born August 6, 1909; and Eva Catherine, born March 9, 1921; both the younger children also born in Ocean township. The two older children are now attend- ing the schools of their home place.
ALBERT S. MILLER-A native and lifelong resident of Red Bank, Albert S. Miller has long been connected with, and is now sole owner of an old established retail shoe business, which in his hands has become one of the most modern and progressive in Monmouth county. In his business activity Mr. Miller is following in the footsteps of his father, Simon Miller, who, for some twenty- five years conducted one of the leading shoe stores in Red Bank. The elder Mr. Miller was prominent in the community, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. He died at the age of fifty-seven years. He married Margaret Snyder, and they were the parents of six children: Jacob, Charles and William, all deceased; Margaret, who is now the widow of Otto C. Bender, of Burlington, New Jer- sey; Mamie, now deceased, who was the wife of W. S. Birkmire, of Burlington, New Jersey, and Albert S., whose name heads this review.
Albert S. Miller was born in Red Bank, Novem- ber 11, 1874, and received his education in the pub- lic schools of this borough. Entering the business world at the age of sixteen years, he was first em- ployed by John B. Bergen, then proprietor of the store which Mr. Miller now owns. This business was founded about 1860 by John R. Bergen, who conducted it for years, and was succeeded by his son, John B. Bergen. About 1896, Mr. Miller be- came a member of the firm of Ford & Miller, who carried this business on, as successors to John B. Bergen. This partnership endured until 1912, when Mr. Miller succeeded to the entire interest. This store is now one of the most attractive in the trade in this section, and would do credit to a much larger community. The main floor is 20x110 in area, and contains a very complete and handsome stock. The business is conducted by the most modern and ap- proved methods, and is constantly increasing in volume.
Mr. Miller is broadly interested in the public life of the community, and is now serving on the school board for the second term. Fraternally he holds membership with Mystic Brotherhood Lodge, No. 21, Free and Accepted Masons. He is a member of the Rotary Club, the Monmouth Boat Club, the Ice Yacht Club, the Deal Golf Club, and has been
a member of the Navesink Fire Company for the past twenty-five years.
On January 27, 1897, Albert S. Miller married Nettie Maria Odell, daughter of M. L. Odell, and they have one son, William, who is now associated with his father in business. The family reside at No. 40 Irving Place, and are members of the Pres- byterian church.
EDUARDO SERRANO MORENTE-After long experience as a tailor in his native city of Granada, Spain, and further experience in New York City, Eduardo Serrano Morente has recently established an exclusive tailoring business in Red Bank. Mr. Morente was born in Granada, January 3, 1890, and is a son of Eduardo Serrano Mata and Victoria Morente, both being still living. His father, who was born in Granada, is prominent as a tailor in that city.
As a boy, Mr. Morente attended the private schools of his native city, then, when his education was completed, worked with his father in the tailor- ing business for a period of six years. In 1911 he opened his own business in Granada, following his trade there for more than eight years. In 1919 he came to the United States, landing in New York City on December 17, of that year. Here he con- ducted an extensive export and import business, but in June, 1921, he came to Red Bank, and here estab- lished a first-class custom tailoring business, in partnership with Samuel Passanta, which is already taking front rank in this community.
Mr. Morente is a man of progressive ideas and interested in commercial and civic advance all along the line, endorsing no public movement which does not coincide with his ideals of right and progress. He is vice-president of the Spanish-American Club of New York City, and is an active church worker. Mr. Morente is also correspondent for the El De- fenser De Granada of Granada, Spain, which is the Spanish Press Trust Paper, the oldest paper in the Province of Granada.
On January 1, 1910, Mr. Morente married Elena Segura Olveira, who was born in Granada, Spain, January 11, 1890, and is a daughter of Frank Se- gura and Encomacion Olveira, both born in Gran- ada, and both still living, her father being a hat manufacturer. They have four children: Eduardo, born January 3, 1911; Arthur, born August 21, 1913; Amelia, born July 15, 1916; and Daniel, born June 8, 1920. The two elder children were attending St. Charles Borromeo School in Brooklyn, but are now attending the public schools in Red Bank. The fam- ily resides at No. 37 Monmouth street, Red Bank.
DR. SAMUEL GEORGE COHEN was born in New York, October 4, 1882, and is the son of Abra- ham and Bessie Cohen. Abraham Cohen was a clothing manufacturer. One of Dr. Cohen's three sisters died some years ago, but the other two are living.
Dr. Cohen received his early education in the public schools of New York. After graduating from high school in 1901, he worked for a time as a clerk
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in a drug store in New York City. He later went to Newark, New Jersey, and studied pharmacy, while continuing to work in drug stores. In 1914, he became a registered pharmacist. He entered the National School of Chiropractic and graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic in 1917. During the same year he established an office at Newark. In 1919, however, he decided to move to Long Branch, where he now lives. In 1920 he passed the examinations of the newly formed New Jersey State Board. As a chiropractor, Dr. Cohen is well and favorably known at Long Branch, where he has built up a large and lucrative practice.
Dr. Cohen belongs to the congregation of the Temple Bethmiriam. In politics, he is a member of the Republican party. He belongs to the Benevo- lent and Protective Order of Elks; the Young Men's Hebrew Association, of which he is chairman; and the Chiropractors' Association of New Jersey.
Dr. Samuel G. Cohen married Bessie Yawitz, May 5, 1905. Dr. and Mrs. Cohen have two chil- dren, Ruth and Lester Cohen.
WILLIAM L. RUSSELL, who holds a prominent position in the business world of Red Bank, comes of a family noted in earlier periods of American history.
John Russell, one of the early ancestors of this family, and a resident of Shrewsbury, was killed, during the Revolution, at his home, by marauders led by William Gillian, the band including several negroes and coming from Sandy Hook.
Sergeant John Russell, his son, who was at home on a furlough, was wounded in this same attack. He was a gallant soldier of the Revolution, serving with Captain John Walton's Dragoons in 1780. Ed- ward Russell, his son, and the next in line, was also a resident of New Jersey. John Russell, his son, and Mr. Russell's grandfather, married Rebecca Letts. William Russell, son of John and Rebecca (Letts) Russell, and Mr. Russell's father, married Etta Adams.
William L. Russell, their son, whose name heads this review, was born at Barnegat, New Jersey, April 10, 1883, and received his education in the public schools of his native place. Later he entered the employ of the United States Express Company, hold- ing the position of cashier at Long Branch, and later holding the same position at Lakewood, New Jersey. Still later, coming to Red Bank, he was cashier for the same company here, continuing in that capacity in 1911.
At that time he became connected with E. J. Reilly, in the storage and trucking business, remain- ing until 1917. Mr. Russell then established the present storage and express business, in association with William Albert Burdge, forming a partnership in March, 1917, under the name of Burdge & Rus- sell. They began in a small way with two trucks, but in the few years which have since elapsed they have developed a thriving business, and now oper- ate eight trucks, besides conducting a storage ware- house, 75x50 feet, occupying two entire floors. Mr. Russell is actively engaged in the management of
the business, which now extends throughout this, and into adjoining States. Mr. Russell is a mem- ber of the Woodmen of the World, and attends the Presbyterian church.
On August 1, 1906, William L. Russell married Bessie Matthews, of Red Bank, daughter of David C. and Jennie Matthews, and they have two chil- dren, David and William. The family reside at No. 40 Mechanic street, Red Bank.
WILLIAM IRVING APPLEGATE-Among the veterans of the railroad telegraph service, William I. Applegate can point to a lifetime association, with the business dating from boyhood. For the past thirty years he has been stationed at Farmingdale, New Jersey, and is yet in the harness. He is a man of high character, highly esteemed by the officials who are in authority over him, and well liked by all who know him.
William Irving Applegate was born at Toms River, Ocean county, New Jersey, April 28, 1863, son of William and Elmira (Rulon) Applegate; his father a wheelwright when a young man, but later and for many years a member of the United States secret service. The lad, William I., attended Toms River public schools, but after completing grammar school courses, learned telegraphy, while in rail- road employ at the seaside. About the year 1890 he was appointed operator at Farmingdale, New Jer- sey, and there continues thirty years later, and for eighteen of the thirty years acting as agent for the Central railroad of New Jersey. Mr. Applegate is a Democrat in politics; a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, and of the Presbyterian church.
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