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Mr. Kielgast married, April 28, 1898, at Jersey City, Caroline Drus, who was born in Norway, the daughter of Carl and Karen (Nielson) Drus; her father was engaged in the grocery business. Mr. and Mrs. Kielgast have one daughter, Karen Kiel- gast, who was born in Brooklyn, New York, and who was named for her grandmothers, Karen Kiel- gast and Karen Drus.
EUGENE SCHRAM-In partnership with his father, Eugene Schram owns and manages a suc- cessful women's and children's ready to wear shop at No. 24 Monmouth street, Red Bank, New Jer- sey. His parents, Samuel and Helen (Topper) Schram, were born in Dombrowa, Austria, where Mr. Schram was in the clothing business. He came to America in 1886, where his son Eugene was born, September 30, 1891, in New York City; a daughter, Mrs. Sophia Berkowitz, lives in Red Bank, where her husband is engaged in the clothing busi- ness; another daughter, Mrs. Bessie Greenberger, resides in New York.
As still quite a youth after finishing school in New York City, Eugene Schram was employed by the New York "Evening Mail." After a time he went to San Antonio, Texas, where he became asso- ciated with the commissary department of the United States army. In 1911 he went to Minter City, Mississippi, and engaged in general merchandising with a partner. He continued for five years at this business, and was very well and favorably known throughout that section of Mississippi. It was when he decided to come to New Jersey, or
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in 1916, that he sold out to his partner, Mr. H. ployment as a grocer's clerk. Continuing in that Simon.
Mr. Schram has been a Mason since 1914, being a member of Mystic Brotherhood. Lodge of Masons of Red Bank; he also is a member of the Tall Ce- dars of Lebanon. He embraces the Jewish faith, taking an active interest in all the affairs of the Jewish congregation of Red Bank. During the World War, he took an active part in public speak- ing in the interests of the Red Cross work and Liberty bonds, for which he was also a subscriber.
Eugene Schram married, July 10, 1921, Jennie Markus, of Duluth, Minnesota, who was born July 8, 1899. She is a daughter of Aaron Leib and Esther Markus, both of the same place.
JOHN MARTIN OAKES was born at Red Bank, New Jersey, on May 22, 1895, and is a son of John S. and Catherine (McGuire) Oakes. His father, who was born at Holmdel, New Jersey, was en- gaged in the plumbing business. His mother was born in County Mayo, Ireland.
Mr. Oakes received his early education in the pub- lic schools of Red Bank and after completing his studies, on June 17, 1910, obtained employment with the Red Bank "Register." This connection lasted for seven years, at the end of which time, on June 17, 1917, he sought employment of a different character. He found a suitable position with F. L. Driver of Red Bank, and worked for Mr. Driver from June 20, 1917, until June, 1918, when he entered the United States army. Mr. Oakes was assigned to the 336th Field Artillery Medical Detachment, and served for nine months in France. When the World War came to an end, and Mr. Oakes received his discharge from the service, he returned to Red Bank and established himself in business as the proprietor of a garage. This ven- ture proved entirely successful and Mr. Oakes has continued to conduct the business ever since.
Mr. Oakes is a Catholic, and belongs to the Knights of Columbus. In politics he is a Demo- crat and belongs to the Tenth Election District. He is at present serving as a county committeeman. He is a vice-president and foreman of the West Side Hose Company, and belongs to the Loyal Order of Moose, and to the Woodmen of the World. Mr. Oakes is unmarried.
AUGUST C. QUEST-One of the leading grocery stores of Highlands, in this county, is that con- ducted by August C. Quest, who has spent almost his entire career in this line of business, and is in- timately familiar with the needs of the people. Mr. Quest is a son of August Quest, who was born and died in Germany, and he has two brothers, Herman and Henry, both born in Germany.
August C. Quest was born in Hanover, Germany, and was educated in the public schools of his native city, from which he was graduated in 1885. For two years he followed the sea, then, after being at home for a short time, came to the United States, landing in New York City, in 1888, and there secured em-
capacity for seven years, he established himself in the grocery business in 1895, in New York City. For eight years he carried this business forward successfully, then, in 1903, desiring to take his fam- ily out of the city permanently, he came to High- lands, and opened a grocery store here. He has been most successful, has taken a high position in the esteem and confidence of the community, and is one of the leading business men of Highlands. Po- litically he is independent in his views, and has lit- tle leisure for any interest outside his business, al- though he was formerly a member of the Improved Order of Red Men. He and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Mr. Quest married, in New York City, Margaret Buck, who also was born in Hanover, Germany. They are the parents of four children: Minnie, born August 21, 1902, now a bookkeeper in the Atlantic Highlands Bank; Anna, born June 13, 1904, a grad- uate of the Highlands public schools; Emma, born in 1906, now attending Leonardo High School; and Helen, born December 29, 1907, now (1921) a pupil in the Highlands public school.
JENNIE (LEWIS) HERBERT, born at Red Bank, New Jersey, is a daughter of George W. and Marcelia (Newman) Lewis. She has one sister, Cora B., who is now Mrs. C. F. Howland, and one brother, George B. Lewis. Her father was born at Middletown, New Jersey, on April 5, 1835. He was a carpenter by trade. During the Civil War. he enlisted in the United States army, and saw active service in many of the engagements of that war, as a member of Company D, Twenty-Ninth Regiment, New Jersey National Guard. Mrs. Her- bert's mother was born at New Bedford, New Jer- sey, on April 23, 1847. When Mrs. Herbert was one year old, her family moved to Highlands, New Jersey, where she has since lived.
Mrs. Herbert received her early education in the public schools of Highlands. She married Demerest T. Herbert, November 4, 1890, at Highlands. Mr. Herbert was born at Mantoloking, New Jersey, on March 31, 1861, and is a son of Jacob and Deborah (Ware) Herbert. His father, who was born in Ocean county, New Jersey, was a hotel proprietor. His mother was also born in Ocean county. Both Mr. Herbert's father and mother are now dead. Mr. Herbert is a carpenter and builder by trade.
Not content with the activities of home life, Mrs. Herbert decided to engage in business. Accordingly she built a fine store building at Highlands, where she owns numerous parcels of real estate, and estab- lished a grocery business on July 1, 1921. She has met with complete success in this undertaking, and her business is rapidly increasing.
Mrs. Herbert and her family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. In politics, she is a Republican. She belongs to the Daughters of Lib- erty, and to the Pocahontas Order at Highlands. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert have three children, Charles Lewis Herbert, who was born in Highlands; Bea-
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trice, born at Mantoloking, who is now the wife of Frederick Parker Bedle, a sketch of whom ap- pears elsewhere in this work; and Mildred W. Her- bert, who was born at Highlands.
CHARLES G. HOPLA, born in Wales, Septem- ber 26, 1864, is a son of George and Ann (Griffith) Hopla. Mr. Hopla's parents were both born in Wales. His father followed the trade of a black- smith.
Mr. Hopla received his early education in the public schools of the United States. At the age of sixteen, he entered the grocery business at Cliff- wood, New Jersey, where he remained for three years. He served as United States postmaster at Howell, New Jersey, for one term of office. He finally settled at Keyport, New Jersey, and has con- ducted a grocery business there for the past thirty years. He has built up a flourishing business and is one of the best known and most influential mem- bers of the business community. Mr. Hopla is a member of the Baptist church. In politics, he is a Republican.
He married Eleanora Mortimer at Cranbury, New Jersey, in 1894. Mrs. Hopla was born in Middle- sex county, New Jersey, December 13, 1866, and is a daughter of George and Margaret (Capner) Morti- mer. Her father was born in England, but her mother was born at Trenton, New Jersey. Mr. and Mrs. Hopla have three children: Charles John Hopla, who was born at Howell, New Jersey, on August 5, 1899; Margaret Hopla, who was born at Red Bank, New Jersey, on July 9, 1904, and who was named for her maternal grandmother; and Robert Mor- timer Hopla, who was born at Cliffwood, New Jersey, on January 26, 1908.
PETER ANDERSON SONDERGAARD-Bear- ing a part in the productive industries of New Jer- sey, Mr. Sondergaard has been identified with the progress of Monmouth county for nearly a quarter of a century. Mr. Sondergaard comes of a family long prominent in Denmark, having extensive landed estates, and is a son of Anders P. and Christina (Boulund) Sondergaard. His father, who was born December 20, 1834, is now deceased. The mother was born November 25, 1834.
Peter Anderson Sondergaard was born in Den- mark, June 12, 1868, and received his early educa- tion in the public schools of his native land, later attending a school of agriculture, also in Denmark. Coming to the United States in 1890, Mr. Sonder- gaard was first employed in the clay industry, manu- facturing terra cotta products, so continuing for about five years. In 1895 he started, in company with his brothers-in-law, Carl Mathiason, E. U., B. K., L. B. and T. R. Eskesen, (all brothers) the New Jersey Terra Cotta Company, at Perth Amboy, Mid- dlesex county, which plant is still in operation, and of which Mr. Sondergaard is one of the directors. This company has grown and developed until it is now one of the leading interests in the State in this field. Not long after the establishment of this
plant, Mr. Sondergaard came to Monmouth county and here founded the Matawan Tile Shop, of which he is part owner, and which is controlled by th same firm. This was in 1897, and the expansion of this plant has also been steady and permanent This industry has gone forward with the progres of the section, and has filled a significant part i the world of production in Monmouth county.
In various interests, public, fraternal and social Mr. Sondergaard has long held a position of promi nence. Politically he supports the Republica party. He is a member of Caesarea Lodge, No. 64 Free and Accepted Masons; Delta Chapter, No. 14 Royal Arch Masons; Corson Commandery, No. E Knights Templar, of Asbury Park; and is a membe of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mysti Shrine. He is also a member of the Royal Arcanun and the Keyport Yacht Club. His religious convic tions place his membership with the Luthera church.
On December 7, 1895, Mr. Sondergaard marrie Marie Eskesen, at Perth Amboy. Mrs. Sondergaan was born in Denmark, November 11, 1876, and is : daughter of Captain Bennett and Christina (Chris tesen) Eskesen, both born in Denmark. Mri Sondergaard is a member of the Keyport Improve ment Association, the Visiting Nurses' Association and the Library Board.
TUNIS HERBERT LANE was born at Bennett' Mills, New Jersey, on January 28, 1862, and is : son of Joseph and Mary (Wooley) Lane. His fathe was engaged in the saw mill and lumber business.
Mr. Lane received his early education in th public schools of Bethel and Greenville, New Jersey After his graduation from school, Mr. Lane forme a connection with E. M. Dorset, for whom he work ed for eight years. When his connection with MI Dorset came to an end, Mr. Lane established him self in the grocery business in partnership with Mi Van Note under the firm name of Lane & Van Note This association lasted for five years, at the en of which time Mr. Lane sold his interest in th business to his partner, Mr. Van Note, and mover to Freehold, New Jersey, where he associated him self with D. V. Perrine. After working for Mr. Per rine for one year, Mr. Lane again established him self in business, in partnership with his brother buying the grocery business of his uncle, Steve Lane. This business he conducted for five years at the end of which he built a new store at Free hold, New Jersey, where for five years more h conducted a grocery business. This business wa then purchased by Charles Mount, of Freehold, an Mr. Lane moved to Highlands, New Jersey, when he bought the business of W. S. Armstrong. Thi business he has conducted ever since, and he i known throughout the business world as a reputable and ambitious business man. His long experience in the grocery business and his wide acquaintance combine to bring him success, and his grocery stor is one of the largest and best at Highlands.
Mr. Lane is a Methodist. In politics, he is a Demo
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crat, and held office for eight years as Town Clerk of Highlands. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias, and belongs to the Daughters of Liberty and the Patriotic Order of the Sons of America.
Mr. Lane married (first) Lizzie J. Patterson, of Freehold, New Jersey, and they were the parents of a daughter, Iva M., born at Freehold, July 7, 1900. He married (second) at Highlands, New Jer- sey, on November 9, 1920, Lottie A. Branson, who was born at Belford, New Jersey.
JOSEPH STERN-One of the young men of Long Branch who have come into prominence through activities in the recent war, is Joseph Stern, who is now a leader in this section in the organiza- tion of the Disabled Veterans' League. Mr. Stern is a son of Sanda and Mary Stern, for some years residents of this city. The elder Mr. Stern was formerly a wholesale and retail baker in Long Branch, but is now retired, and the mother died January 30, 1920.
Joseph Stern was born in New York City, April 26, 1895, and acquired a practical education in the public schools of Long Branch, to which city the family had meanwhile removed. After completing his studies he worked with his father in the bakery for about six years. He then went into business for himself, handling a complete line of bakery and confectionery, and was thus engaged until February of 1921, when he sold the business. Mr. Stern has since retired, devoting his time to social and benevo- lent activities, so far as his broken health permits.
Mr. Stern served in the World War, as a member of Company 38, 9th Battalion, 153rd Depot Brigade, and was stationed at Camp Dix, New Jersey. As a result of influenza and pneumonia, contracted in the service, his health is permanently impaired. For this reason Mr. Stern takes especial interest in the vari- ous movements which have been instituted since the war to cement the friendly relations between ex- service men throughout the country, and to look after the welfare of disabled soldiers, especially veterans of the great war. Mr. Stern has recently organized a post of the Disabled Veterans' League in this city, which is the third to be organized in Monmouth county. The charter members of the Long Branch post numbered ten, and of the twenty- four disabled veterans in Long Branch proper, it is anticipated that all will join. Disabled veterans in the suburbs and in adjacent villages are eligible to membership, and the organization will undoubtedly mean much to this group. Mr. Stern is a member of the Sea View Lodge, No. 28, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of North Long Branch, and also of the American Legion. Politically he is an Inde- pendent Republican, and has for some years been active in public affairs. He was a candidate for the general assembly of New Jersey in the year 1920, but was unsuccessful. He is a member of the Bethernican church of Long Branch.
Mr. Stern married, February 13, 1915, in South Amboy, New Jersey, Bertha Prajrowitz, daughter of John and Katherine Prajrowitz, and they reside
at No. 136 Seventh avenue, Long Branch. Mr. Stern has three brothers and two sisters, all residents of Long Branch.
GEORGE SHERMAN POTTS HUNT-While now a prosperous farmer of Atlantic township, Mon- mouth county, New Jersey, Mr. Hunt was born near Wilmington, Delaware, his father later returning to his native New Jersey, and the son's life has been spent in this State. He is a son of William Schenck Hunt, born at Rocky Hill, New Jersey, and a grand- son of Samuel Hunt, born near Kingston, New Jer- sey, a shoemaker and a devout Baptist. Samuel Hunt married Mary Ann Denise, born near Free- hold, New Jersey, and they were the parents of nine children: Daniel Denise, Eleanor, Mary Eliz- abeth, Matilda; William Schenck, of further men- tion; Catherine, Sarah Jane, Delia, and Martin Luther.
William Schenck Hunt was born at Rocky Hill, New Jersey, in 1841, died in Monmouth county, New Jersey, in May, 1907. He was a veteran of the Civil War, and all his active years a farmer. He married Mary Emma Potts, daughter of George Sherman and Mary Louise (Birdsall) Potts, and they were the parents of four children: George S. P., of further mention; Anne, Marion, and Bessie. The family were members of the Baptist church, the father, William S. Hunt, a Republican in politi- cal faith.
George S. P. Hunt, eldest child of William S. and Mary Emma (Potts) Hunt, was born near Wilming- ton, Delaware, November 18, 1866, but when a babe he was brought to Mercer county, New Jersey, where he obtained his education and grew to man- hood, his father's farm assistant at the home farm in Atlantic township, Monmouth county, New Jer- sey. He continued with his father until 1889, then rented a farm in Shrewsbury township, there con- tinuing on different farms until 1907, when he re- turned to Atlantic township, there taking possession of the Daniel D. Hunt farm bequeathed to him by his uncle, Daniel Denise Hunt. He has con- tinued the cultivation of that farm until the present, 1921, and is one of the prosperous substantial men of the township.
In politics, Mr. Hunt is a Republican, and for twelve years has been a member of the township Board of Education, serving as clerk of the board, and also as a member of the Board of Registration. He is a member of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics of Oakhurst, in Ocean town- ship, New Jersey, and a member of the Reformed church of Colts Neck. He is serving that church as treasurer and elder, and has been a deacon, and now is superintendent of the Sunday school.
Mr. Hunt married, near Oakhurst, New Jersey, January 31, 1891, Martha Louise Smock, born near Long Branch, New Jersey, daughter of John Henry and Angeline Ferry Smock, her father a veteran of the Civil War, and a farmer of Ocean and Mid- dletown townships. He died in 1900, aged seventy- six years. Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs.
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George S. P. Hunt: George Sherman, William Henry, Daniel Denise, Martha Louise, Forman Stry- ker, Mary Emma, Le Roy Smock, Paul Stanley, and Raymond. The eldest child was born in Atlantic township, the other children in Shrewsbury town- ship, Monmouth county, New Jersey.
HARRY WALTER CLERK, born September 12, 1882, at Newark, New Jersey, son of Walter H. and Elizabeth (Edson) Clerk, was educated in the pub- lic schools of Newark and then began to work for his father, who was in the business of electro-plat- ing. The following years were spent as clerk and later as a salesman, and in 1915, he settled in Long Branch where he engaged in business on his own ac- count, as a wholesale dealer in cheese and grocer's specialties. He is agent for the Blue Ribbon Mayonnaise Dressing and is the sole distributor of Beechnut Box Bacon. Four automobile trucks are necessary to make deliveries in the territory covered.
Mr. Clerk is a Republican in politics, and for seven years was a member of Company E, First Regiment, New Jersey National Guard, and served as physical instructor of the Newark Recreation Center.
He married Violet Westervelt of Hackensack, New Jersey, and they are the parents of a daughter, Violet Virginia Clerk.
DANIEL J. WAINRIGHT, business man of Long Branch, New Jersey, is a native of that city, born there December 29, 1893, son of Daniel and Margaret (Craft) Wainright. He was educated in the public schools of Long Branch, and then se- cured work in a garage where he remained for six years and thoroughly learned the business in de- tail; he became expert in repairing cars and worked for a time as a private driver. With a desire to enter the business on his own account, he formed a partnership with Mr. DeFazio, in auto repairing and all kinds of garage work, continuing for two years, and then in 1921 engaged in a similar line for himself. Mr. Wainright is highly esteemed among his business contemporaries and fellow cit- izens and through his upright methods has greatly enlarged his business.
In politics, Mr. Wainright is a Democrat and takes the interest natural to a good citizen in civic matters. Fraternally he is a member of the Knights of Columbus, and of the Tribe of Ben Hur, Red Men. He married Myrtle Antonidies, and they are the parents of a daughter, Hazel, and of a son, Dan- iel Wainright, Jr. The family attend the Star of the Sea Church.
WILLIAM STEWART BENSON-One of the most attractive business enterprises of the beach towns of Monmouth county is the florist plant owned by William Stewart Benson and situated at Bradley Park. The history of Mr. Benson and his business form a part of the annals of this com- munity.
Mr. Benson is a son of Robert and Eliza (Mat- thews) Benson. Robert Benson was born in the north of Ireland, was of the Protestant faith, and came to the United States as a boy, settling in Ten- nent, in this county. He was a farmer by occupa- tion and also conducted a general store. He died in Tennent at the age of twenty-eight years, in 1860. He married Eliza Matthews and they were the parents of four children: James, deceased; Will- iam, of whom further; John, also deceased; and Jen- nie, wife of Thomas Dillon. Both parents now lie buried in the old Tennent burying ground.
William S. Benson was born in Freehold, Mon- mouth county, New Jersey, February 27, 1852, and received his education in the old Tennent school. After completing his studies he went to Middlesex county, where he secured a position on the DeVoe estate, where he remained for a period of twenty- three years, in the capacity of foreman of all out- side work. Thereafter coming to Asbury Park in 1898, he was employed by James Ralston for one year, as a landscape gardener. Then Mr. Benson established his own greenhouse and florist busi- ness, and for the past eighteen years this has been a constantly increasing interest. Mr. Benson is now considered one of the leading men of the county in his chosen field. His location is an ideal one in Bradley Park, and his plant is most up-to-date, stocked and equipped in the best manner.
Fraternally Mr. Benson is well known, being a member of Spotswood Lodge, No. 191, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of which he has been treas- urer for seven years. He has been through all the chairs in the gift of the lodge, some twice. Politi- cally he holds an independent position, and supports the party or individual he believes best fitted to ad- vance the general good. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and was at one time a trustee.
On December 24, 1872, Mr. Benson married Mar- tha Louisa Holmes, daughter of Michael and Julia (Emmons) Holmes, and they have three children: Robert, born June 26, 1896; Julia Anne, born at Old Bridge, Middlesex county, New Jersey, in 1900; and Ada Virginia, born in July, 1902.
JAMES HENRY KING-After a residence of nearly thirty years in Avon-by-the-Sea, Mr. King's name is familiar to a majority of its inhabitants as that of one of the towns most respected citizens. Though not conspicuously active in community af- fairs, he has always been a man to be counted on in any movement having for its object the pro- motion of the public welfare.
Jacob Colbert King, father of James Henry King, was a farmer of Poplar, New Jersey, and married Mary Waters. Their children were: Elizabeth, William, James Henry, mentioned below, and Wal- ter. Mrs. King died in 1911, at the age of eighty- six, and Mr. King passed away in December, 1918, being then ninety-four years old. Both were of the old farming stock of Poplar.
James Henry King, son of Jacob Colbert and
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Mary (Waters) King, was born September 5, 1857, in Poplar, New Jersey, where he received his edu- cation in the public schools. He assisted his father in the care of the farm until his twenty-second year when, having married, he engaged for a time in the threshing machine business. In 1878 he went to Ocean Grove where he was associated with the hacking business until 1882, also building for him- self, at this time, a home at Asbury Park.
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