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At Asbury Park, New Jersey, July 1, 1916, Rus- sell C. M. Schadt was united in marriage with Anna J. Kyle, and to them has been born one child, Jeannette, April 3, 1917. The family home is at No. 89 Heck avenue, Ocean Grove.
WILLIAM ALLEN TILTON-Since 1889 Wil- liam Allen Tilton has been in the employ of the Central railroad of New Jersey, and now, 1921, as chief clerk to the superintendent of the Southern division of this railroad he is rounding out thirty- two consecutive years of conscientious work for this organization.
William Allen Tilton was born at Scobeyville, New Jersey, September 4, 1863, the son of William and Susanna E. (Holmes) Tilton, and was the fourth in direct descent to bear the name of William Allen
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Tilton. The lad was educated in the public schools of his native place, after which he secured clerical positions in New Brunswick, and Red Bank, New Jersey, until 1889, when he started to work for the Central railroad of New Jersey, and now holds the position of chief clerk to the southern division superintendent. He is a member of Mystic Brother- hood, No. 21, Free and Accepted Masons, of Red Bank; Hiram Chapter, No. 1, Royal Arch Masons, of Red Bank; Field Council, No. 12, Royal and Se- lect Masters, of Red Bank; Shrewsbury Lodge, No. 72, Knights of Pythias, of Red Bank; and the For- esters, of Red Bank.
On April 22, 1891, William Allen Tilton was united in marriage with Magdalena S. Ferguson, daugh- ter of Samuel S. and Caroline (Hand) Ferguson. Mr. and Mrs. Tilton were the parents of eight children: Mary F., wife of Herbert Conover; Wil- liam A., who is the fifth in descent to bear this name, is a telegraph operator at Long Branch, and affiliates with Washington Lodge, No. 9, Free and Accepted Masons, and also with Hiram Chapter, No. 1, Royal Arch Masons; Herbert, who died in France during the World War, a member of Com- pany B, 807th Pioneer Infantry; Caroline E., at home; Robert Whitney, at home; Benjamin Holmes, at home; Margaret Elkin, at home; and Sarah Beulah, at home.
ARTHUR D. MARTINSEN-Active since boy- hood in the farming activities of New Jersey, and with an honorable record in the service of his country in her time of need, Arthur D. Martinsen is representative of the young manhood of America.
Mr. Martinsen was born in Matawan, New Jer- sey, November 6, 1893, but comes of sturdy Euro- pean stock, his grandfather, Charles J. Martinsen, Sr., having been born in Copenhagen, Denmark. Charles J. Martinsen, Jr., his son, and father of Arthur D. Martinsen, was born in Copenhagen, and served six years in the Danish army, twice receiving a wound in battle. He came to this country while still a young man, followed farming all his life, and died January 10, 1902. He married Emma Durr, who was born in Berlin, Germany, and died June 23, 1918. Of their eleven children seven survive.
Attending the public schools of New Jersey as a boy, first in Pleasant Valley, then Morganville, and later in Holmdel, Arthur D. Martinsen acquired a thoroughly practical education. Always interested in the life of the farm, and fond of active, out-door work, Mr. Martinsen followed farming in Holmdel, Englishtown, Bordentown, and later in Marlboro, remaining in the last place about five year. Then he spent one year at farming in Freehold, after which he entered the nursery business as agent of the Geneva Nursery Company. He was very successful in this work, and continued until he entered the service. Going to Camp Dix on June 28, 1918, he was assigned to the 153rd Depot Brigade, then later was transferred to the 334th Field Artillery. Going overseas, July 26, 1918, he was with the American Expeditionary Forces for nearly a year, and after
his return to this country was discharged at Camp Dix.
He again returned to the occupation of farming, continuing until the year 1921, when he turned his attention to dairying, which he followed for a short time, then established an express business, running from Perth Amboy to New York City, and is so engaged at the present time (1922). Mr. Martinsen was a candidate for the office of freeholder, on the Democratic ticket, in 1921, but was defeated by his Republican opponent. He was then appointed spec- ial policeman for the city of Perth Amboy. He has always been active in church welfare, always will- ing to aid any church movement, irrespective of religious creed. He is fond of out-door sports, his pet hobby being to follow the shore line, and he spends considerable time near the water. He is known as a reliable and trustworthy citizen, and is highly regarded by all who know him. He holds membership in the Woodmen of the World, and gives his support to the Democratic party. He is a member of the Baptist church, of Holmdel.
PETER THOMAS FRAWLEY-With broad ex- perience in his chosen field of activity, Peter T. Frawley has for the last decade conducted a thriv- ing blacksmith shop at Colts Neck, one of the richly developed farming communities of Monmouth county. Mr. Frawley is a son of John and Eliza- beth (Ganley) Frawley. His father, who was born in Ireland, June 24, 1755, was a railroad foreman.
Peter T. Frawley was born in Bradevelt, New Jersey, May 11, 1881, but his education was received in the public schools of Brick Church, Monmouth county, this State. After completing his education he went into farm work, and was thus engaged for about five years. Thereafter he started in the blacksmith business for himself, in Morganville, where he remained for twelve years, then came to Colts Neck, and has since carried on the same busi- ness here, with constantly increasing success. In the ranks of the Democratic party Mr. Frawley is a loyal supporter, but has thus far never accepted office. He is a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, and of the Knights of Columbus, and is a member of the Roman Catholic church, of Key- port.
On August 21, 1900, Mr. Frawley married Mary Elizabeth Hardy, in Morganville. Mrs. Frawley was born in Holmdel, New Jersey, September 15, 1881, a daughter of Alfred and Ella (Hallern) Hardy, both born in Marlboro township, New Jer- sey. Mr. and Mrs. Frawley have three daughters: Mary Josephine, born in Morganville, March 19, 1902; Helena Elizabeth, born in Morganville, July 13, 1903; and Dorothy Eleanor, born in Colts Neck, December 24, 1914.
WILLIAM AUGUSTUS TANSEY-In the group of progressive farmers who are holding Marlboro township in the lead in Monmouth country is Wil- liam A. Tansey, a native of this county, and also a lifelong resident. Mr. Tansey is a son of Thomas
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and Bridget Tansey, both natives of Ireland, who came to this country in their youth. The father died here in 1918, but the mother died in 1910. They were the parents of eight children, all now living useful lives: John, a farmer of Matawan, New Jersey; Thomas, an expressman of Fair Haven, New Jersey; Roger, a boss carpenter of Red Bank; William Augustus, of whom further; Katherine, of Matawan; Maggie, wife of John Maloney, of Red Bank, New Jersey; Mary, wife of D. C. Cunneen, of New Rochelle, New York; and Nellie, wife of John Kane, of East Freehold, New Jersey.
William Augustus Tansey was born in Pleasant Valley, New Jersey, April 29, 1879, and was edu- cated in the public schools of Marlboro township, to which the family removed in his childhood. As a boy he helped about the farm during his free hours, and after completing his studies at school, took a man's place side by side with his father. In 1905 Mr. Tansey began farming for himself on his father's place, and four years later removed to the farm of George S. Ingraham, which he rented. This is a fine place, consisting of one hundred and nine acres, and Mr. Tansey was very successful in carry- ing it along. In 1919 he purchased this farm, and still resides there, conducting extensive agricultural operations, and holding a prominent position in the community. In the public life of the township Mr. Tansey takes great interest, as a citizen, but has never allowed his name to be brought forward as a candidate for public office. He is a member of the Monmouth County Farmers' Exchange, and is a member of St. Rose of Lima's Roman Catholic Church, of Freehold, New Jersey.
On April 22, 1903, Mr. Tansey married Katherine C. Kane, daughter of Thomas and Katherine (Tier- ney) Kane, of Brush Neck, New Jersey. Mr. and Mrs. Tansey have four children: Florence, William, John and Mary.
HENRY DENISON-As a lifelong resident of Keyport, and for many years active in its indus- trial world, Henry Denison has of recent years attained marked success in the restaurant business. Mr. Denison is a son of George and Sarah Denison, one time residents of Jersey City, and the father an early poultry dealer in Washington Market, New York. They were the parents of five children, of whom Mr. Denison, of Keyport, is now the only survivor.
Henry Denison was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, June 10, 1848, and was a little child when the family removed to Keyport. Here he received his education in the public schools of the day, gain- ing a practical preparation for the future. He learn- ed the carriage trimmer's trade, which he followed for a period of thirty-five years. With the recent popularity of the automobile, Mr. Denison has turned his attention to other lines of business, and for some years has very successfully conducted a restaurant on First street, Keyport. Well known in the community, and employing the most modern and accepted methods, he has a very extensive pa- tronage, and while carrying on a prosperous busi-
ness he is at the same time meeting a general need of the people. An Independent Republican in political convictions, Mr. Denison has never sought nor accepted political honors, but cordially endorses all advance. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Mr. Denison married, in Keyport, December 25, 1872, Sarah M. Cokelett, of New York City, daugh- ter of Peter J. and Eliza Cokelett, and they are the parents of six children, of whom two are de- ceased. Those now living are: George H., by occupation an automobile trimmer; Grace M., wife of the late Fred Protz; Mabel, wife of William Van Pelt, a farmer; and Edith, wife of George P. Young.
WILLIAM LOGAN-Among the younger men who are making large success in agricultural opera- tions in Monmouth county must be numbered Wil- liam Logan, of Middletown. Mr. Logan is a son of Thomas Logan, who was born in Ireland, in 1846, and is now deceased. Thomas Logan was active in railroad work for many years, and laid the greater part of the track from Campbell's Junc- tion to Atlantic Highlands. Later he went into farming, which he followed all his life. He died in 1915. He married Catherine Mclaughlin, who was born in Ireland, in 1856, and still survives him.
William Logan, son of Thomas and Catherine (Mclaughlin) Logan, was born in Middletown, New Jersey, August 16, 1891, and was educated in the public schools of New Monmouth, New Jersey. After completing his studies he was associated with his father in the work of the farm until his father's death, when he inherited the place. With his practical experience and his native energy he has made, already, an unusual success, now having two farms under cultivation and specializing in the pro- duction of asparagus. In the public life of the community Mr. Logan is broadly interested, but votes independently, and has never, thus far, been identified with the public service. His religious faith is that of the Roman Catholic. He is unmarried.
ERNEST BRAUTIGAN was born in Newark, New Jersey, February 13, 1864, the son of Ernest (1) and Frederica (Hartman) Brautigan. Mr. and Mrs. Brautigan were the parents of five children: Louise, wife of John Rueger, of Newark, New Jer- sey; Ernest, of further mention; William, deceased; Henrietta, wife of George Pope, of Fresno, Cali- fornia; Freda, wife of Henry Holzhauer, of St. Jose, California.
The early life of Ernest (2) Brautigan was spent in his native place, where he attended both public and private schools. Upon completing his education he served an apprenticeship in tanning and currying leather, and worked in the leather business for several years, or until 1915, when he purchased seventy acres of land in Marlboro town- ship, Monmouth county, New Jersey, where he im- mediately entered into fruit and truck and chicken raising, and still continues in the latter enterprise with much success. Mr. Brautigan is a member of
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the National Turn Verein, of Newark, New Jersey, and was the first president of this organization. In politics he is a staunch Republican. He attends the Robertsville, New Jersey, Methodist Church.
On June 15, 1886, Ernest Brautigan was united in marriage with Elizabeth Schimper, a daughter of Henry Ferdinand and Elizabeth (Real) Schimper. Henry Ferdinand Schimper, lineal descendant of - Schimper, a great German botanist and scholar, was an inventor and took out a number of patents. He invented the first mash machine used in brew- ing in this country, also an icing machine, and "Petrified wood," a fireproof finish for wood. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ferdinand Schimper were the par- ents of six children: Fred, formerly a prominent florist in Newark, New Jersey, now deceased; Pau- line, wife of Joseph Magosh, of Newark, New Jer- sey; Elizabeth, wife of Ernest Brautigan; Minnie, a resident of Newark; William, who died in in- fancy; Lucy, wife of Charles Scharringhausen, of Newark, New Jersey. Mr. and Mrs. Brautigan are the parents of eight children: Joseph, who married Florence Volz, of Newark, New Jersey, September 9, 1913; Henry, Mabel, Elizabeth, Frederick, Violet, all at home; Lucinda, wife of George Beale, of Robertsville, New Jersey, and to whom has been born one child, Lucinda Elizabeth; Ernest (3), who married Olive Wilson, of Matawan, New Jersey, June 29, 1921.
RAYMOND McDOWELL was born in Marlboro township, August 31, 1885, the son of Gideon Mc- Dowell, a retired farmer, and Sarah (Van Kirk) McDowell.
Raymond McDowell attended the public schools of Marlboro township, and then spent one year at Rider, Moore & Stewart's Business College at Tren- ton, New Jersey, after which he returned to his father's farm at Wickatunk, and since that time has engaged in farming there. Mr. McDowell is a member of the Monmouth County Farmers' Ex- change, and affiliates with the First Dutch Re- formed Church, of Marlboro. In politics he is a Democrat.
Mr. McDowell is of a retiring nature, and finds his chief pleasure in the circle of his home and intimate friends, but interests himself in everything pertaining to the advancement of the community, and is ever ready to give his earnest support to all measures which have for their aim civic better- ment.
On February 7, 1914, Raymond McDowell was united in marriage with Maude Van Brunt, and to them have been born two children: Vanita and Catherine.
LOUIS W. FESLER-A native of New Jersey, and for the greater part of his life a resident of Long Branch, Louis W. Fesler is now bearing a very practical part in the progress of this place. He is a son of Louis Fesler, who is well remember- ed as a manufacturer of cigars in the old race-track days at Eatontown. He owned considerable timber land, and later was extensively engaged in the tim-
ber and saw mill business. He married Christina Colemorgan, and they were the parents of three sons and three daughters, one daughter being now deceased.
Louis W. Fesler was born in Wayside, New Jer- sey, May 17, 1895, and there his school days began. The family removing to Long Branch when he was ten years of age, his studies were completed in the grammar and high schools of that city. The young man was then with his father for about a year, after which he learned the trade of electrician with I. F. Jackson, one of the leaders in this field in Long Branch for many years. Mr. Fesler remained with Mr. Jackson until the death of the latter, then in January of 1921 took over the business, which he is now conducting alone. His success seems assured, with his comprehensive experience and mastery of the business, and he is doing general electrical con- tracting. He has just completed the Borough Hall, at Eatontown, and has equipped many dwelling houses and other buildings in Long Branch and this vicinity.
In July, 1918, Mr. Fesler entered the United States Army, and going to Camp Dix was assigned to Company I, 347th Regiment, 87th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, and went overseas, but was never actively engaged in battle. He re- ceived his honorable discharge in January, 1919. Mr. Fesler is a member of the Sons of Liberty, and in politics is an Independent. He attends St. Luke's Methodist Episcopal Church.
Mr. Fesler married, in Long Branch, Ellen Law- yer, daughter of William Lawyer. Mr. and Mrs. Fesler have one daughter, Dorothy.
FRANK JOSEPH CREEVY-Among the young- er men in Bradevelt who are making a success of agriculture Frank J. Creevy is well known. Mr. Creevy is a son of Thomas J. and Sarah Creevy, who were also the parents of five other children: Harry, born in New York City; John, also born in New York City; George, born in Bradevelt, New Jer- sey; Mary, born in New York City, and Regina, born in Bradevelt.
Frank Joseph Creevy, son of Thomas J. and Sarah Creevy, was born in New York City, October 4, 1894, but received his education in the public schools of Marlboro, New Jersey. Always interest- ed in out-of-door activities, he was attracted to the farm when he came of an age to choose his future occupation, and has continued in farm work until the present time, winning his way to the confidence of his fellow townspeople, as well as making his own success. During the World War Mr. Creevy served with the 35th Regiment, United States Coast Artillery, for a period of five months. He is a member of the Roman Catholic church.
MOSES EVANS-In one of the most practical lines of mercantile endeavor Moses Evans, of Long Branch, New Jersey, is achieving his own success in meeting the everyday needs of the people. Mr. Evans comes of old Welsh ancestry, his father, Moses Evans, having been born in Wales, coming
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to the United States as a young man. Settling in Vermont, he became prominent as manager of the State quarry. He married Jane Williams, and both are now deceased. They were the parents of twelve children, four sons and eight daughters.
Moses Evans, son of the above, was born in Castleton, Vermont, September 7, 1874, and received a practical education in the public schools of his native place. His first employment was cutting stone in the quarry, and he followed this work for two years, then went to Boston, where he was variously employed for about one year. Thereafter going to New York City, he was employed in a gro- cery store for about two years, then came to Long Branch. This was in the early nineties, and Mr. Evans secured a position at once in the employ of Otten & Flagg, a well known grocery firm of that day. Later he became identified with the Stanford bakery in New York City, where he was a driver on one of their wagons for a time, then became the manager of their branch store in Long Branch, in summer. Continuing with them until 1906, Mr. Evans, in the spring of that year, bought this store, and for two years carried it on at the old location on Brighton avenue as both store and bakery in summer, then he built a modern bakery plant on West End avenue, and conducted a very prosperous business every summer, keeping six delivery wagons busy. Until 1919, however, Mr. Evans did only a summer business, but since that year he has car- ried on an all-the-year-round business, now having seven delivery cars and employing twenty-two peo- ple. With his present spacious, well-equipped store, he is doing a very extensive wholesale and retail business, commanding the patronage of the exclu- sive summer colony which forms so important a part of the life of this section.
Fraternally, Mr. Evans is well known, being a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, the Royal Arch Masons, and the Tall Cedars of Leb- anon, and also a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Politically, he reserves the right to independent action, and supports the best candidate in the field.
Mr. Evans married Lillian Ethel Thomas, of Rye, New York, and they have four children: Alton Verran, a student; Alice Lillian, also in school; Edith Jane; and Thomas B. The family reside on New Court, in Long Branch.
RICHARD LAZAN - An expert in his chosen line of endeavor, and coming to America in middle life, with broad experience behind him, Mr. Lazan has attained a position of dignity in his adopted country and is filling a useful place in life. He is a son of Waclar W. and Frances Lazan, both natives of Austria, who spent their lives in that country.
Mr. Lazan was born in Austria, March 26, 1864, and after his education in the public schools, learned the trade of machinist, devoting four years to his apprenticeship in Prague, Bohemia. Thereafter, he followed his trade in various parts of Europe until 1909, when he came to America, locating at once
in Long Branch, where he has since resided. Having had wide experience in automobile factories abroad, Mr. Lazan entered the employ of A. Graf, of Long Branch, as mechanic, in his garage. Later he work- ed for one winter for the Simplex Motor Company, then, in 1913, started for himself in the automobile repair business. He has developed a very consider- able business along repair lines, also making parts and doing general machine work. In 1920 he bought the building he now occupies, remodeling it to suit his particular requirements. He handles the work of many of the leading people hereabouts, having the care of many of the best cars in this vicinity.
Since becoming an American citizen, Mr. Lazan has taken a broad interest in public affairs, and sup- ports the Democratic party, although he seeks no prominent position in political circles.
Mr. Lazan married, in Vienna, Josephine Pekarek, and they have three children: Helene, now Mrs. Kraft; Libsche Jonach; Richard, Jr., associated with his father in business.
GEORGE PORTER, who is taking a practical part in the business progress of Keyport, New Jer- sey, came to this country from England as a young man, and is a son of Benjamin and Charlotte (Hall) Porter, both natives of Yorkshire, England. The father was a stone mason by occupation.
Mr. Porter was born in York County, England, September 18, 1869, and received his education at the public schools of Barnsley, in that county. Af- ter finishing the course he worked for a time as carpenter in that vicinity, then, in 1888, at the age of nineteen years, he came to the United States. Locating at once in Keyport, he entered the black- smith business, and has since continuously con- ducted this business here, covering a period of thir- ty-three years. In the course of that time he has won a position of prominence in the community and has gained the cordial respect of his fellow-towns- men. Mr. Porter has now taken up the work of Elias Watts and Tilton Cherry, and is making the celebrated rakes and tongs used for digging oysters and clams. Keyport is the only place where they are made, and Mr. Porter carries on quite an exten- sive trade in this line.
Politically, Mr. Porter has always supported the Republican party. He is a member of the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows, and attends the Baptist church.
On April 27, 1921, Mr. Porter married, at Key- port, Emily Gill, daughter of Charles and Eliza (Silverwood) Gill, who have long been residents of Keyport.
GEORGE E. PARKER, produce merchant of Red Bank, New Jersey, is a native son of that State, born November 15, 1895, in Belmar, son of Edward and Louisa (Newman) Parker. He attended school in Belmar and Red Bank, and was then associated with his father in the produce business for ten years. Following this he was employed by the Monmouth County Electric Light Company for five
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years, and for several years worked at the painting trade. In July, 1921, Mr. Parker engaged in the produce business on his own account, with a place of business on Bridge avenue, in Red Bank. Mr. Parker is a young man, though a very progressive and aggressive one, and he has made an excellent start for a successful business career.
He married, July 6, 1916, at Red Bank, Margaret A. Whalen, born in Middletown, New Jersey, in March, 1900, daughter of William and Ida (Taylor) Whalen. Mr. and Mrs. Parker are the parents of a child, Loretta Parker, born December 10, 1918.
LOUIS JOSEPH CHETAUD-With Old World training, and highly skilled in the art which he is making his lifework, Louis J. Chetaud is taking a prominent place in Monmouth county as a florist. Mr. Chetaud is a son of Claude Etienne, who was chef in a private family in France, and Catherine (Jackett) Chetaud. Of their three children the daughter, Mary, is now Mrs. Russelot, and her elder son, Rene, was killed in the World War, in France, on October 5, 1915. The Long Branch florist is the youngest of the family.
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