USA > New Jersey > Monmouth County > History of Monmouth County, New Jersey, 1664-1920, Volume III > Part 46
Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 | Part 15 | Part 16 | Part 17 | Part 18 | Part 19 | Part 20 | Part 21 | Part 22 | Part 23 | Part 24 | Part 25 | Part 26 | Part 27 | Part 28 | Part 29 | Part 30 | Part 31 | Part 32 | Part 33 | Part 34 | Part 35 | Part 36 | Part 37 | Part 38 | Part 39 | Part 40 | Part 41 | Part 42 | Part 43 | Part 44 | Part 45 | Part 46 | Part 47 | Part 48 | Part 49 | Part 50 | Part 51 | Part 52 | Part 53 | Part 54 | Part 55 | Part 56 | Part 57 | Part 58 | Part 59 | Part 60 | Part 61 | Part 62 | Part 63 | Part 64 | Part 65 | Part 66 | Part 67 | Part 68
In the public life of Mr. Clerk there is much which reflects credit. He is a Republican, and from 1905 to 1906 was a member of the school board of the Fifteenth Ward in Newark. He is a member of the council and chief of the borough fire depart- ment. He is a member of the Volunteer Fireman's Association of Chiefs. He was a member of Roose- velt Lodge, No. 142, Free and Accepted Masons, of which he was senior deacon, and was demitted from this lodge to Long Branch Lodge, No. 78.
Mr. Clerk married Elizabeth Edson, a native of England, and they are the parents of the following children: Frederick Edson, a graduate of Yale Col- lege, now superintendent of schools in Winchester, Virginia, where he is installing the Judge Handy Foundation School System; Harry W., of extended mention elsewhere in this work; George, deceased; Grace, wife of A. A. Welter, of Newark; Ruth, wife of Charles Cook, of Long Branch. The family at- tend the First Reformed Church of Long Branch, of which Mr. Clerk is treasurer.
JACOB W. CORNWELL-Having chosen me- chanics as his life work, Mr. Cornwell, of Red Bank, has for the past seven years conducted a thriving business in the line of automobile repairs, and his plant, now located on Front street at the
rear of the Elks Club, is one of the leaders in this field hereabouts.
Mr. Cornwell was born in Passaic, New Jersey, in 1886, and is a son of Jacob W. and Esmarilda (Young) Cornwell. His father is a resident of Red Bank, but his mother is deceased. Reared in Red Bank, as the family removed here when he was three years of age, Mr. Cornwell, as a boy, attended its public schools, and at about fifteen years of age entered the world of industry, learn- ing automobile repairing. For several years he worked for others, but seeing a future of assured success in the rapid development of the motor vehicle idea, and its practical application to busi- ness interests as well as pleasure, the young man struck out for himself in the repairing business, about 1914. His first place was on Borden street, and there he was associated with a partner, George Turner, under the firm name of Cornwell & Tur- ner. After several months Mr. Cornwell withdrew from this partnership, and established an independ- ent business along the same line, locating on White street. Outgrowing these quarters he re- moved to Mechanic street, then, later on, secured his present desirable location. Mr. Cornwell is an expert in his field, and employs three men, all thorough mechanics, taking care of a very large amount of work. He is also a stockholder in the F. H. Van Dorn Company.
Fraternally, Mr. Cornwell is well known as a charter member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, No. 233. He is a member of the Episcopal church.
In 1912 Mr. Cornwell married Anna Linden, of Atlantic Highlands, this county, and they reside at Fair Haven.
DOMZAL & BALDWIN-This firm is one of the familiar and popular ones with the motor- driving public in and about Red Bank. It was established in the spring of 1920, by John T. Dom- zal and William F. Baldwin, and is carried on as a garage and general machine shop, making a specialty of automobile electrical work in all its various branches. Both young men are alert, pro- gressive business men, and expert in their own field. They are winning not only the patronage of the people but their sincere respect and esteem.
Mr. Domzal was born in South Amboy, New Jersey, June 13, 1893, and is a son of Frank and Frances (Cozier) Domzal. He received his edu- cation in the public schools of his native place, then entering the world of industry, learning the trade of automobile mechanic and general repair man. He established a place of business at Perth Amboy, in 1914, but after one year, sold out this interest, and took charge of another plant in that city, carrying on similar activities there for two years, until he came to Red Bank in 1917. At that time he became associated with Mr. Baldwin in the present enterprise.
Mr. Domzal served in the World War, in the aviation branch of the service, entering July 1,
376
MONMOUTH COUNTY
1918. He was located first in Newark, as in- structor of automobiles in the technical high school, and thence was transferred to Camp Mor- rison, Virginia, with Detachment No. 1, in charge of the camp garage. He received his honorable discharge on December 18, 1918. He is a member of Lodge No. 233, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, of Red Bank, and also of the Loyal Or- der of Moose. Politically he supports the Repub- lican party.
Mr. Baldwin, the junior member of the firm, was born in Red Bank, June 30, 1898, and is a son of George W. and Matida (Francis) Baldwin, long residents of Red Bank, the elder Mr. Baldwin being a prominent carpenter and builder. Receiv- ing his education in the public schools, and attend- ing high school for a period of six months, Mr. Baldwin entered the automobile business in 1916, as stock room clerk for G. H. Patterson, then later became identified with Henry McDermott, in this connection learning the mechanical end of the business. In the spring of 1920 he became a mem- ber of the firm of Domzal & Baldwin, and is bear- ing a part in the progress of the community in a very practical way.
In the spring of 1918 Mr. Baldwin entered the United States Marine Corps, and was stationed at Paris Island, South Carolina, then later trans- ferred to Miami, Florida. He was mustered out of the service on September 15, 1919, receiving an honorable discharge.
Mr. Baldwin is a member of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and of Navesink Hook and Ladder Company. He is a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Red Bank.
IVY BRANSON was born at Belford, New Jersey, on January 11, 1899, and is a son of Ivins and Lottie A. (Wilson) Branson. He received his early education in the public schools of Highlands, New Jersey. After his graduation from school, he decided to establish himself in business as the proprietor of a garage. He has an establishment at Highlands, New Jersey, and is well known throughout the business world as a garage owner and manager. He has met with unvaried success in his chosen business and has never left it to follow any other occupation, even temporarily.
Mr. Branson is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. In politics, he is an Independ- ent. He belongs to the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. He has never married.
HARRY WARNER SCHUYLER, son of Nathan and Emma (Lewis) Schuyler, and direct descend- ant of General Schuyler, of Revolutionary War fame, was born at Mount Holly, New Jersey, February 16, 1885. He was one of a family of seven, of whom two died in infancy. His brothers are Nathan and Lewis, his sistere, Laura and
Florine. The father, Nathan Schuyler, who died a score of years ago, was a buyer for various dry goods firms.
Harry W. Schuyler was educated at Mount Holly public schools. In 1898 he went to Philadelphia, spending his summers at Ocean Grove, New Jer- sey. In 1905 he came to Asbury Park and worked in the job printing plant of the Asbury Press, after which, he bought the plant and for several years conducted a job printing establishment un- der the name of The Schuyler Press. His brother also had an interest in this plant and is now con- ducting it alone at the same place, Bangs avenue. On January 1, 1919, Harry Warner Schuyler sold out his share in the printing business, and estab- lished a sales room at 407 Monroe avenue, Asbury Park, where he handled the Cole and Liberty cars. On October 1, 1921, he purchased a large garage at No. 1207 Main street, where he also sells the Cole and Liberty cars. In politics he is a Repub- lican, and his social affiliation is with the Benevo- lent and Protective Order of Elks, No. 128, of Asbury Park.
On September 2, 1908, he was united in marri- age with Miss Jennie Lee Emmerson. The couple have no children.
CHARLES EDWARD SENION - Among the younger men who are winning success in the gar- age business in Red Bank is Mr. Senion, whose place is conveniently located at the corner of Rail- road and Monmouth streets. Mr. Senion is a nat- ive of Red Bank, and is a son of Jacob and Mary (Rooney) Senion, his father now being deceased.
Mr. Senion was born October 14, 1892, and re- ceived a practical education in the public and parochial schools of Red Bank, then became in- terested in the world of industry. Always inter- ested in mechanics, his ultimate object was a career of this nature, but he was engaged for a few years along other lines of activity. He en- tered the automobile business in 1911, and followed this work exclusively until he struck out for him- self, April 1, 1920, when he established an inde- pendent garage at his present location. He is making a definite success, and the future is very promising. He does a comprehensive line of gen- eral repair work, and his scope and equipment are those of the most up-to-date and efficient garage. He is commanding a large share of the patronage of Red Bank and vicinity, and is taking a prom- inent position in his chosen field.
Mr. Senion is interested in all public progress, and keeps in touch with the movement of the times. He is a member of the Deerfoot Club, of Red Bank, and of the Navesink Hook and Ladder Company of the Red Bank Volunteer Fire Depart- ment.
On January 1, 1920, Mr. Senion married Helen Coyne, of Little Silver, Monmouth county, New Jersey, and they have an infant son, Charles Ed- ward, Jr. The family residence is located at No. 80 Oakland street, Red Bank.
.
377
BIOGRAPHICAL
JOHN H. TRABOLD, business man of Long Branch, New Jersey, was born in East Orange, . was a deacon, and lived to the good old age of January 2, 1879, son of John H., Sr., and Cather- seventy-two, his death occuring, December, 1896. He married Louisa Brinkroof Stryker, and they became the parents of six children: Aaron Der- rick, John, Sarah, Emily, Mary Anna, and Ella. Louisa Brinkroof (Stryker) Sutphin died, 1912, at the age of seventy-four. ine (Shea) Trabold. His father was in the shoe business in East Orange during his active life and served in the Civil War, being a member of the Twenty-sixth New Jersey Volunteers, Hospital Corps, and a member of the Grand Army of the Republic Post of Orange. He was the father of twelve children, and one son, Frederick, is now stationed in Asia, where he holds the office of vice- president of the Guaranty Trust Company of New York City.
John H. Trabold, Jr., attended the public schools and soon afterwards started to learn the plumber's trade, receiving his early experience with the firm of Cahill & Mills where he was employed for seven years. At the end of this time he went to New York City and there opened his own shop at the corner of Broadway and 70th street. After three and a half years he removed his business to Long Branch, where he has since remained, and is one of the foremost men in his line. Many of the finest estates of that city have given him the con- tract for plumbing and heating and he has also been favored with the work of several schools. On an average he employs five men, and at many times has had ten men on his pay-roll. Mr. Trabold is also interested as a director in the Monmouth Supply Company of Miami, Florida, with a branch at Long Branch; this firm deals in all kinds of plumber's supplies.
In politics, he is a Republican and is a member of the Executive Committee. He enlisted, May 2, 1898, in the New Jersey Volunteers, Company H, Infantry, from Orange, and went to Florida with this company, being discharged November 17, 1898. Fraternally he is a member of the Knights of Columbus and of the Spanish War Veterans.
He married, at Long Branch, Margaret L. Jack- son, daughter of John and Delia (Daley) Jackson, and they are the parents of a son, John J., and of a daughter, Dorothy Trabold. The family at- tends the Star of the Sea Church.
AARON DERRICK SUTPHIN - Monmouth county, one of the best farming districts in the United States, is proud of her large number of successful farmers. Among these is Aaron Der- rick Sutphin, who throughout his active life has contributed to the agricultural prosperity of his county and State. The Sutphin family is an old one in Monmouth county. John Sutphin, grand- father of Aaron Derrick, was born in Marlboro township. He was a farmer, a Democrat, and the father of six children: John, William, Theodore, Rant, Sarah, and Edwin Rutford. Edwin Rutford Sutphin, father of Aaron Derrick, was born in Marlboro township, Monmouth county. A sub- stantial farmer, he was one of the respected citi- zens of his community, and a steady supporter of the Democratic party. He was an active member
of the Reformed Church, of Holmdel, of which he
Aaron Derrick Sutphin, son of Edwin R. and Lou- isa Brinkroof (Stryker) Sutphin, was born in Marl- boro township, Monmouth county, March 10, 1855. He attended the district school at Holmdel, and completed his education at Glenwood Seminary, Matawan, New Jersey. After leaving the Semin- ary, he engaged in farming, in association with his father, in Atlantic township, and upon the death of his father, in 1899, took over the homestead farm. There he remained, actively engaged in farming operations, until 1920, when he retired, still retaining his farm, which is located on the Phalanx road. Politically, Mr. Sutphin is a Dem- ocrat, and is a member of the town committee, and is a member of the Junior Order of American Mechanics. Both he and his family are members of the Reformed Church, of Holmdel, New Jersey.
In Atlantic township, Mr. Sutphin married Lydie Sickles, daughter of Forman and Eliza (Sickles) Sickles, and they are the parents of six children: 1. Louisa, married William E. Davis, and has four children, William, Jr .; Lydia, deceased; Louisa, and Ruth Helen. 2. Forman A., whose sketch fol- lows. 3. John Henry, married Frances Johnson, and has one child, Charles Edward. 4. Nellie May, married Robert Voorhees, and has one child, Rob- ert, Jr. 5. Aaron, married Mary Hedley, and has one child, Elmer. 6. Edwin R.
FORMAN ALFRED SUTPHIN-The Sutphin farm in Atlantic township, Monmouth county, New Jersey, now cultivated and under the management of two sons of its owner, Aaron Derrick Sutphin, has been in the family many years, and on it three generations of Sutphins have been born. The present farm is highly productive, and has res- ponded to the modern methods of intensive culti- vation, used by the progressive young men in charge. The farm lies near Colts Neck and on the Phalanx road.
Forman Alfred Sutphin, son of Aaron D. and Lydie (Sickles) Sutphin (q. v.), was born at Free- hold, in Atlantic township, Monmouth county, New Jersey, January 22, 1885. He obtained his educa- tion in the district public school, and when school years were over, became his father's farm assistant. Upon the retirement of Aaron D. Sutphin, in 1920, Forman A., with his brother, John Henry, assumed the management of the farm, and have made its acres produce bountifully, during the two seasons they have been in charge. In his political faith, Mr. Sutphin is a Democrat, and was road super- visor for Atlantic township for one year. He was in younger years, a member of Company B, Red
378
MONMOUTH COUNTY
Bank, a cavalry company of the New Jersey National Guard, and is a present member of the Holmdel Lodge, No. 132, Junior Order of United American Mechanics. In religious faith he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Forman Alfred Sutphin married in Marlboro township, Monmouth county, New Jersey, July 22, 1916, Mabel Hughes, born in Hempstead, Long Island, daughter of Walker and Carrie (Christie) Hughes. Mr. and Mrs. Sutphin have a son, For- man Alfred (2), born in Atlantic township, Mon- mouth county, January 26, 1919.
JESSE BALDWIN-Prominent in more than one field of activity in his native country, Jesse Baldwin came to the United States twenty years ago, and for the past three years has been a resident of Red Bank.
Mr. Baldwin was born in Steventon, Berkshire, England, September 8, 1878, and is a son of Wil- liam and Mary (Martin) Baldwin, both born in Chilton, in the same county. The elder Mr. Bald- win was for thirty-two years a signalman on the Great Western railway, and is now a pensioner of that road, and seventy-one years of age. The mother is deceased. As a boy Mr. Baldwin at- tended the public schools of his native place, and after completing his education, started work as an engineer on the Great Western railway, follow- ing this calling for three years. He then went to London, and was employed in the steward de- partment of different hotels in that city. In Oct- ober, 1901, he came to the United States, traveling with a group of well-to-do families as secretary. Upon his arrival in New York City, he established himself in business there as a tailor, and also carried on an extensive business in dyeing and cleaning, in that connection. There he continued until 1918, when he came to Red Bank, and pur- chased the business of the Monmouth Dairy Com- pany. This business he carried on independently until 1920, when he incorporated with the Meadow- brook Farm, in partnership with C. Broderson, and was active in the management of the affairs of this concern until November 1, 1921, when he sold out his interest. On December 1, 1921, he entered into partnership in the Individual Laundry, and still continues this enterprise which has al- ready made rapid strides towards success. In the work of the Presbyterian church, of which he is a member, Mr. Baldwin is very active, and he is a prominent member of the Presbyterian Brother- hood of Red Bank.
Mr. Baldwin married Deborah Ulrichson, who was born in Christiania, Norway, a daughter of Carl and Martha Ulrichson, both born in Norway. Mrs. Baldwin's father was superintendent of a brewery in Christiania. Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin have two children: Gerald, born June 28, 1907; and Evelyn, born January 23, 1909. Mr. Baldwin has five sisters and one brother in England, and Mrs. Baldwin has two sisters and one brother in Norway.
EDWARD S. CONOVER was born in Freehold township, New Jersey, on October 8, 1874, and is a son of William M. and Margaret (Du Bois) Conover. His father was a descendant of Edward M. Conover.
Mr. Conover, who has always lived in Mon- mouth county, received his early education in the public schools. After his graduation from school, he decided to become a farmer and established himself on a farm at Freehold. He has never turned aside from farming but has devoted his life to the scientific cultivation of the soil.
Mr. Conover is a member of the Second Re- formed Church of Freehold, New Jersey. In poli- tics, he is an independent Democrat. He holds office at present as overseer of roads and serves as a member of the board of education.
He married Nellie H. Conover, March 12, 1896, in Monmouth county. Mrs. Conover is a daughter of Daniel Rezeau and Eleanor (Schenck) Conover. Mr. and Mrs. Conover have two children: Mar- garet McLean Conover and William Edward Con- over.
WILLIAM M. SLOCUM was born in Eatontown Township, now West Long Branch, January 15, 1865, and is a son of Nelson and Mary A. (Miller) Slocum, both of whom are living at the present time. Mr. Slocum's father has been a farmer all his life.
Mr. Slocum was educated in the district school of Eatontown Township, and when the time came for him to choose an occupation, he decided to stay at home and associate himself with his father in the management of the family property. The Slocum farm was originally a tract of fifty-five acres. Some of these acres have been sold to good advantage and Mr. Slocum is now in posses- sion of the remainder. He devotes all of his time to the cultivation of his land. He does not speci- alize in any particular crop but does general farm- ing in the most approved and scientific manner. His ideal is a small farm well kept.
Mr. Slocum is a member of the Old First Meth- odist Episcopal Church of Long Branch. In poli- tics, he is a Democrat, and serves as a member of the Council. For the past ten years he has been a member of the Board of Education and he is now a borough member for West Long Branch.
He married Jennie A. Thompson of New York City, September 25, 1887. Mr. and Mrs. Slocum have five children. Their eldest daughter is now Mrs. S. Bouse of Long Branch; Mildred, their sec- ond daughter, is Mrs. Van Brunt and also lives at Long Branch; and Mary, their youngest child, lives at home. They have two sons: Joseph, who is employed by Armour and Company at Elizabeth, New Jersey, and Fred, who lives at home.
MELVILLE SMITH REID-In the rich farm- ing section around Red Bank, New Jersey, are many progressive men who are supplying the great cities with produce and contributing largely to the
379
BIOGRAPHICAL
prosperity and general advance of the community in which they are located. Melville S. Reid is a prominent member of this group of men.
Mr. Reid comes of an old New Jersey family of this name, and is a grandson of Aaron F. and Hester (Herbert) Reid, born, respectively, in Mill- stone and Freehold, New Jersey. Charles Herbert Reid, their son and Melville S. Reid's father, was born in Blacks Mills, New Jersey, April 6, 1846, and throughout his lifetime was active as a farmer. He married Lydia C. Griggs, who was born in East Freehold, Monmouth county, August 24, 1849. They were the parents of Melville S., of whom further; and Mary Hannah, who was born in East Freehold, May 10, 1873, and died in Chicago, Illi- nois, July 19, 1874.
Melville Smith Reid, son of Charles Herbert and Lydia C. (Griggs) Reid, was born in East Free- hold, January 6, 1872, and attended school, as changes in the family's residence made it neces- sary, at Shrewsbury, Middletown, Tinton Falls, and Eatontown, finally ending school life at Middle- town. This experience in itself broadened his out- look, and from it he won much that has been of value since. After completing his education, he assisted his father on the farm for four years, then independently rented the James Hubbard farm, at Red Bank, for a term of three years. This farm consisted of eighty acres, and he did well there, and at the expiration of his lease, pur- chased the farm of Miss Mary E. Thorne, at Everett, New Jersey, a farm of one hundred and sixty acres, but at the end of three years Miss Thorne bought the place back. He then rented the farm of T. Leonard Davis for one year, at the end of which time he bought this farm at a sheriff's sale. The place consists of eighty-four acres of fine land, and Mr. Reid specializes in potatoes, corn and hay. He is making a broad success, and holds a position of prominence among the farming people of this region.
Politically, Mr. Reid supports the Democratic party, but has never aspired to public office. He is a member of the Baptist church of Red Bank.
On September 27, 1893, in Red Rank, Mr. Reid married Jessie Logan Hubbard, of this place, daughter of John Anthony and Sarah (Casler) Hubbard, the father being a native of New York City and the mother of Middletown, New Jersey. Mr. and Mrs. Reid have four children: Charles Raymond, born in Red Bank, July 28. 1894; Sarah Casler, born in Everett, March 25, 1896; Paul Melville, born in Red Bank, April 13, 1898; and Anna Lydia, born in Red Bank, March 25, 1907.
WILLIAM TILTON HENDRICKSON - AI- though a young man, William T. Hendrickson has accomplished much, and from his home on the Red Valley Road in the Cream Ridge section of Monmouth county, sees all around him, his own well-cultivated acres. He is of a prominent Mon- mouth family, long seated in the county; a family that has been influential in the public life of the
county. Among the substantial, prosperous farm- ers of Monmouth county, many Hendricksons have been found in each generation.
William Tilton Hendrickson was born at Allen- town, Monmouth county, New Jersey, October 16, 1893, son of Frank T. and Leona (Tilton) Hen- drickson, his father a substantial farmer. William T. was educated in the public schools of the dis- trict and Freehold, finishing with graduation from the Freehold High School. He remained at the home farm his father's assistant until 1916, then moved to a farm of his own, and in 1920 bought his present farm of 203 acres, well located in the Red Valley road. There he conducts general farm- ing operations and is prospering. Mr. Hendrickson is independent in his political action, but is Re- publican in his sympathies. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and a young man highly regarded, wherever known.
He married in Trenton, New Jersey, February 18, 1916, Henrietta Mountford, born in Trenton, January 7, 1895, daughter of Enoch and Henrietta (Loratt) Mountford, her father a painter. Mr. and Mrs. Hendrickson are the parents of a daugh- ter, Henrietta, born December 6, 1919. Mr. Hen- drickson is a young man of energy and enterprise, a good farmer and a good citizen.
Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.