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Mr. Lockward married, October 5, 1871, Anna M. Crane, daughter of Zenas C. and Mary (Harrison) Crane, thus establishing connections with some of the oldest fam-
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ilies in the State. Mrs. Lockward's ances- tors were, indeed, among the original set- tlers in that part of New Jersey, coming from Connecticut in 1666, and settling in the neighborhood of Newark, where they bought their land directly from the Indians. Mr. and Mrs. Lockward had three sons, two of whom survive their father. They were Lewis Gibson, born August 7, 1872, died December 28, 1875; Robert Crane, born June 19, 1874; Lynn Grover, born June 15, 1878.
Mr. Lockward, died on February 13, 1913, in the seventy-fourth year of his age. In his death Caldwell mourns the loss of one of her leading and most public spirit- ed citizens.
PEMBERTON, Samuel Hall,
Civil War Veteran, Public Official.
It is certainly within the province of true history to commemorate and perpetuate the lives of those men whose careers have been of signal usefulness and honor to the city and State in which they resided, and in this connection it is not only compatible, but absolutely imperative, that mention should be made of Samuel Hall Pemberton, late of Newark, New Jersey, who was of English descent, but devoted himself to the service of this country with a degree of patriotism worthy of emulation.
William M. Pemberton, his father, was born in Birmingham, England, emigrated to America in 1829, and made his home in Bloomfield, New Jersey, for about two years. He then removed to Waterbury, Connecticut, and finally settled in the State of New Jersey, where he resided until his death. In England he had been a major in the army, and he was a gold plater by occu- pation. He married Mary Hall.
Samuel Hall Pemberton was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, February 27, 1837, and died in Newark, New Jersey, January 3, 1903. His education was ac- quired in the schools of his native town and
at the Oxford Boarding School. He re- moved to Newark, New Jersey, at the same time as his parents, and there learned the jewelry trade with Palmer Richardson & Company, from whom he went to Alling Brothers, in the same line of business, and remained with them for a period of twen- ty-five years. At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted, and was mustered into Company A, First Regiment New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, April 30, 1861. Sep- tember 3, 1862, he was enrolled a member of Company C, Twenty-sixth Regiment, New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, mustered in September 18, 1862, and mustered out June 27, 1863, having been captain of this company. From the time of attaining his majority he had been an active worker in the interests of the Republican party. In course of time he was elected to the office of City Clerk, served in this eight years, and was then appointed to a position in the tax office, of which he was the incumbent until his death. In 1896, when the Demo- cratic party came into power, Mr. Pember- ton was removed from office, but he car- ried the matter to the courts, and was re- instated under the Veteran Act. He was held in high esteem by all in the commun- ity, and at the time of his funeral services, all the municipal offices were closed. He was a member of Lincoln Post, No. 11, Grand Army of the Republic; Newark Lodge, No. 7, Free and Accepted Masons ; and the Northern Republican Club.
Mr. Pemberton married, October 26, 1864, Jane Root, of Waterbury, Connecti- cut, and they were blessed with one child : Lillian, who married Thomas Austin Bald- win. The death of Mr. Pemberton left a gap in the community not easily filled. He was a man of broad outlook on life, and of the most generous and liberal views. His personality was modest and unassuming, notwithstanding the success he had achiev- ed, and he never varied from the `quiet mode of life he had early chosen. Genial and tactful, his intercourse with his friends
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and subordinates was always marked with esteem and consideration, and he won their affection as well as their respect.
CADMUS, Stephen Van Cortlandt,
Civil War Veteran, Excellent Citizen.
Well known in the business and social world of Newark, New Jersey, for many years, was Stephen Van Cortlandt Cadmus, whose life history most happily illustrates what may be obtained by faithful and con- tinued effort in devotion to an honest pur- pose. Integrity, activity and energy were characteristic of his disposition, and his pa- triotism was of an ardent and enduring kind. He was a descendant of a family whose earlier members had fought in the Revolu- tion, the American progenitor of the family coming to this country from Holland.
Thomas Jefferson Cadmus, father of Stephen Van Cortlandt Cadmus, was a famous architect of his day, one of the works he executed being the older portion of the Capitol at Albany, New York. Upon the completion of this work he went to Illinois, then to Wisconsin, where his death occurred. He married Elizabeth Garrison, a member of a family who had lived on the banks of the Hudson many years, and who took an active part in the Civil War. The family later resided at Bellevue, New Jer- sey, near Newark, from which sections the sons enlisted during the Civil War.
Hard and William Russ. Mr. Cadmus en- listed for three years, then re-enlisted, and served until the close of the war. He was wounded several times, and was sunstruck at the battle of Bull Run. At the close of the war he entered the employ of John H. Bently, as an engraver, and remained at this occupation, until impaired vision obliged him to retira. He was a member of the Royal Arcanum, and of the local post, Grand Army of the Republic. His intensely patriotic spirit remained with him to the end of his life, and at an advanced age he would still drive to the cemetery on Decora- tion Day to take part in the memorial ser- vices.
Mr. Cadmus married, June 15, 1865, Emilie Victor L'Aigle, whose father, a na- tive of France, was in the government ser- vice there, and then came to America, locat- ed at Newark, New Jersey, and died there. Children: Grace Louise, Gertrude Isabella, Mildred Emilie.
COOKE, Watts,
Leader in Important Industries.
While the race is not always to the swift nor the battle to the strong, the inevitable law of destiny accords to tireless energy, industry and ability a successful career. The truth of this assertion was abundantly verified in the life of the late Watts Cooke, who for many years was prominent in rail- road and manufacturing circles. Through his well directed efforts he attained a posi- tion of distinction, not only along the lines of industrial activity, but by reason of his marked loyalty and devotion to the public good. Mr. Cooke gained the highest regard of all with whom he associated.
Stephen Van Cortlandt Cadmus was born in Schenectady, New York, June 8, 1838, and died at his home in Newark, New Jer- sey, in 1901. He acquired his education in the public schools of his native town, then went to Illinois with his mother, to join his father, making the trip by way of the Erie canal. He learned the trade of Watts Cooke was born in Matteawan, Dutchess county, New York, November 29, 1833, a son of Watts and Lavinia (Donald- son) Cooke. He attended the common schools of his native place, later accompany- ing his parents to Paterson, New Jersey, engraving, but his pursuit of this art was interrupted by his participation in the Civil War. He enlisted in Company H, Second Regiment New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, as did also his brothers Henry and Jeffer- son, and his brothers-in-law George R. where he also pursued a course of study
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in the school adjacent to his home. Being ington Bridge in New York City, both of thus well equipped, he entered upon an which stand as monuments to his skill and ability along these lines. He was a thor- cugl: master of all that pertained to con- struction work, possessing a constructive mind, which added to natural mechanical genius, and a wide and varied experience, made him a leader in that particular field of endeavor. He possessed all the qualifi- cations of an employer, having a strong sense of fairness, dealing with his employees as though they were men, not mere ma- chines, and. thus kept in close touch with them, avoiding in this way the strikes so common in these days. He was respected and esteemed by all over whom he had control, they recognizing in him the char- acteristics of a true man. active business career, his first employment being in the shops of the Rogers Locomo- tive Works in Paterson, where he learned the trade of locomotive builder, but he left prior to the expiration of his term of ap- prenticeship, next entering the employ of Danforth, Cooke & Company, locomotive builders, of which firm his brother, Jolin Cooke, was a member. While in this em- ploy, he was sent as an expert to Scranton, Pennsylvania, to place in commission and adjust the first coal burning locomotive in use, the same having been built at the works in Paterson with which he was connected. He performed this difficult task in an ex- ceedingly satisfactory manner, gaining for himself the commendation and approval of his superiors in the works. At this time he was offered the position of master me- chanic by Mr. D. H. Dotterer, superintend- ent of the Lackawanna railroad, which of- fice he accepted, performing the duties thereof in a highly creditable manner, rec- ognition of his service being shown in his advancement to the position of superintend- ent of the railroad, under the command of Mr. John H. Brisbin, then president of the road. After serving in that capacity for a number of years, his tenure of office being noted for efficiency and faithfulness to duty, he was appointed superintendent of rolling stock, in which position he served until his resignation from the corporation, which was accepted with reluctance on the part of those most concerned.
Mr. Cooke then organized the Passaic Rolling Mills, erecting the plant in Paterson, New Jersey, first manufacturing iron and finally steel, which was a successful enter- prise from the beginning, gaining in volume of business and importance with each pass- ing year, becoming in course of time one of the leading industries of that thriving city. Among the many contracts awarded to the concern was the building of a large part of the elevated railroad and the Wash-
Ar. Cooke, throughout his entire busi- ness career, was looked upon as a man of integrity and honor. fulfilling all his obliga- tions, and standing as an example of what determination and force, combined with the highest degree of business ability, can ac- complish. In early life Mr. Cooke held membership in the Second Presbyterian Church of Paterson, but later he joined with Mr. G. J. A. Coulson in the organization of the East Side Presbyterian Church, to which he thereafter gave liberally of his time and substance. In politics he was al- ways a staunch Republican, taking an ac- tive interest in the councils of his party, but never aspiring to more than local office, in which he served with exceptional ability. preferring to devote his time and attention to his business pursuits. He was an ac- tive factor in community affairs, and his worth as a man and citizen were widely acknowledged. Aside from his home life, which was ideal, he having been an affec- tionate husband and devoted father, he de- rived his greatest pleasure from traveling, which he did to a large extent, and in en- tertaining in his home. he being particularly fond of having young people there, taking a keen pleasure and interest in their pursuits.
Mr. Cooke married, on May 1, 1856,
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Emma C. Kressler, of Philadelphia, Penn- sylvania, a daughter of David K. and Eliza (Felfinger ) Kressler. She spent her early days in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Children of Mr. and Mrs. Cooke: I. John K., mar- ried Anna Louise Thorne; he is deceased. 2. Anna Belle, who became the wife of Albert C. Fairchild. 3. Elizabeth Britton. who became the wife of Robert B. Coulson. 4. Emma Dora, who became the wife of Frederick F. Searing. 5. Edward Payson, married Georgie Utley MacRae. 6. Oakley Watts, married Emily S. Hopper. The family home is at No. 728 East Twenty- fifth street, Paterson, New Jersey.
Mr. Cooke died September 25, 1900, la- mented and mourned by all who had the lionor of his acquaintance, and left behind him the priceless heritage of an honored name, which is far better than great wealth. As he lived, so he died. always actuated by a spirit of love and duty. and he com- manded the respect and esteem of all with whom he came in contact during his active and useful career.
HUNT, Sylvester Henry, A.M., M.D.,
Physician, Surgeon, Philanthropist.
In the medical and other professional circles of the State of New Jersey, the name of Dr. Sylvester Henry Hunt has al- ways been held in the highest esteem as that of a man who has done much to furth- er the interests of the medical profession. He was a son of Henry and Ann Eliza (Marston) Hunt, the former at one time a wholesale druggist. of Troy, New York, where the family resided for some time.
Dr. Sylvester Henry Hunt was born in Troy, Rensselaer county, New York, June 21, 1837, and died in New Jersey, May 5, 1891. For some years he was a pupil in the public schools of Troy. then attended the Lansingburgh Academy, where he ob- tained his classical education. He was but fourteen years of age when he was thrown upon his own resources, owing to the iin-
paired health and business failure of his father. Nothing daunted, he continued his studies at night school while serving an ap- prenticeship of two years, then entered Charlotteville Seminary, where, in the course of one and a half years, he prepared himself for entrance into Union College. Circumstances combined to prevent his carrying out this idea, and he went to Free- hold, and there commenced teaching school. the results he achieved being so satisfactory that, when he left this town, he had charge of the Freehold Academy. He earned higli commendation while pursuing this career, his work being characterized by the thor- oughness which was a distinguishing mark of his character. In the fall and winter of 1862 he attended lectures at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, in New York City, and the following spring successfully passed his examination for the post of medical cadet in the United States army. He received a year's appointment to Had- dington Army Hospital, and having attend- ed lectures at the Jefferson Medical Coi- lege, Philadelphia, during the winter of this year, was awarded his degree of Doctor of Medicine by this institution. Early in 1864 he was appointed assistant surgeon in the Fifth United States Veteran Volunteers. First Corps, this being under the command of General Winfield S. Hancock, and re- mained in the service until one year after the close of the war. During this year he was mainly engaged in detailed duty. He was the medical officer in charge of the Battery Barracks, New York City, during the winter of 1865-66, and at that time completed his third course at the College of Physicians and Surgeons. The honorary degree of Master of Arts was later con- ferred on Dr. Hunt bv Claflin University. In the spring of 1866 Dr. Hunt resigned his army commission and established himself in the practice of his profession at Eaton- town, New Jersey, and followed it there successfully for a period of fifteen years. He removed to Long Branch, Monmoutlı
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county, New Jersey, in the fall of 1881, had in him an exemplar of all the virtues and resided there until his death. His ex- of a good citizen. cellent reputation had preceded him, and almost from the outset of his residence in DOUGLAS, Frederick S., Long Branch, Dr. Hunt had a large and lucrative practice. He won the affection as Manufacturer, Financier, Philanthropist. well as the confidence of his numerous pa- The men of deeds are the men whom the world delights to honor, and the man who, out of the resources at his command, cre- ates something which is of benefit to the world at large, is a man of this caliber. How to add to the happiness of the world is the main idea in the minds of such men as the late Frederick S. Douglas, of Newark, New Jersey, who occupied a prominent posi- tion in manufacturing, commercial and financial circles. tients, by his ready sympathy, and the truly human interest in their troubles. He was not merely the skillful physician, but also the wise counselor and the sincere friend, and this endeared him to the hearts of all. The improvement of existing conditions al- ways engaged the especial attention of Dr. Hunt, and he was the leading spirit in the organization of the Monmouth Memorial Hospital, of which he was president at the time of his death. For a long time he served as president of the Long Branch Board of Health, and in this office exerted a marked influence in securing an improved sewage system for this district. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, the State Medical Society of New Jersey, the New Jersey Microscopical Society and the Monmouth County Medical Society. His religius affiliation was with the Methodist Church, and his political support was giv- en to the Republican party. In his earlier years he had been of a thin and wiry figure, but in later years he increased in stature until he weighed three hundrd pounds, and was a man of fine, stately bearing.
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Dr. Hunt married, at Eatontown, May 26, 1870, Elizabeth S., daughter of John C. and Elizabeth (Swan) Parker, and they became the parents of children as follows: Alice C. L., born May 27, 1871, who died in 1877; Mollie P., born October 4, 1872, died in 1883; Sylvester Henry, Jr., born February 3, 1879. Dr. Hunt was a con- spicuous example of success earned by his own talents and industry, and as a citizen he was no less worthy of the esteem and respect he won. No good cause for the betterment of the unfortunate but received his generous support, and the community
Frederick S. Douglas, who was a son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Rocker fellow ) Douglas, was born in Newark, New Jer- sey, October 31, 1844. He entered the public schools of the city at the usual age and was graduated from the high school in the class of 1861. After a slight pre- liminary experience he became associated with his uncle, Mr. L'Hommedieu, in the stationery business, with which he was con- nected until 1866. He then formed a busi- ness partnership with Joseph H. Shafer, for the purpose of manufacturing jewelry, and met with decided success in the conduct of this enterprise. He was personally in- terested in a number of other business ven- tures, among them being the following : Director of the National Newark Bank, also of the Firemen's Insurance Company ; president of the Jeweler's Association of the city of New York, and of the Newark Rosendale Cement Company. He was very active in the interests of the Young Men's Christian Association, and made it a per- sonal matter to assist those young men who were obliged to make their homes with strangers.
Mr. Douglas married, June 10, 1868, Jane Wilson, born November 9, 1874, a daughter of Stafford Robert Wilson and Catherine
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Chittenden (Woodruff ) Heath, and a lineal descendant of Thomas Woodrove or Wood- reeve, who lived in the reign of Henry VII, and of his descendant, John Woodroff, who came to America about 1639 and became the American progenitor of the Woodruff family. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas had chil- dren : I. Stafford Heath, born June 22, 1871, died December 31, 1877. 2. Fred- erick Heath, born March 12, 1878; he mar- ried Edith Rossiter, and they have had chil- dren: Elizabeth, born March 9, 1909, and Janet, born June 3, 19II.
The death of Mr. Douglas, which oc- curred suddenly at The Hague, June 7, 1898, was regarded as a great ca- lamity throughout the city of New- ark and in many other places. Practically throughout his life he had been connected with the Bureau of Associated Charities, and had been a personal worker in its be- half. It was not alone that he gave liberal- ly of his time and means, and his personal efforts in this cause were of far-reaching effect. He was a member of the Dutch Reformed Church of Newark, and was a generous contributor to the city and nation- al churches. A devoted lover of fine arts, he was especially fond of music, and for a period of twenty years was organist in the Clinton Avenue Reformed Church. As a citizen Mr. Douglas was esteemed by all, and always sustained the character of a true, Christian gentlemen. Principles of the strictest integrity were the foundation of all his business transactions, and every trust . was carried out with fidelity.
WALKER, John A.,
Manufacturer, Enterprising Citizen.
The name of Walker is one which is well known, not alone in Jersey City, New Jer- sey, but in every corner of the civilized world. It is closely identified with some of the most important industries of recent years, and the members of this family have been noted for their general excellent busi-
ness qualities, and for their humanitarian ideas in every direction. These superlative- ly fine traits have been transmitted in full measure to the late John A. Walker, who, all his life, did much to further the interests of the community in which he resided.
John A. Walker was born in New York City, of Scotch parents, September 22, 1837, and died at his home in Jersey City, New Jersey, on May 23d, 1907. His elementary education was acquired in the public schools of Brooklyn, New York, af- ter which he was prepared for entrance to college at a private school. A business life, however, appealed to him more strong- ly than the years he would be obliged to devote to study were he to enter college, and at the time of the outbreak of the Civil War, he had already acquired some reputa- tion in the business world of New York. He gave his services whole-heartedly to the cause of his country, as he did everything else, and when this war had been terminat- ed, Mı. Walker again turned his attention to business pursuits. In 1867 he became associated with the firm of Joseph Dixon & Company, in Jersey City, manufacturers of graphite products, and this connection was unbroken until his death. He removed his residence to Jersey City, about this time, and there made his permanent home. In 1868 the firm was incorporated, becoming the Joseph Dixon Crucible Company, of which Mr. Walker was secretary and man- ager, a dual office he filled until 1891. In that year he was unanimously elected by his associates as vice-president and treasurer, he having practically filled the latter posi- tion for a considerable length of time. He discharged the duties of these two offices during the remainder of his life, in addition to assisting in the general management of the concern. It was owing to his executive ability, which was of an unusually high order, that the affairs of the company, which were in a very unsatisfactory condi- tion when they were entrusted to his hands, were placed on a very satisfactory founda-
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tion, in a comparatively short time, and the concern now has a world-wide reputa- tion.
Mr. Walker was one of that class of men who recognize the full value of every mo- ment, and never allow one to remain idle. Although the business spoken of made many demands upon his time and attention, this but appeared to inspire him to further effort, and he was actively identified with a number of other leading enterprises. Among these may be mentioned: Vice-pres- ident of the Colonial Life Insurance Com- pany ; director in the New Jersey Title and Guarantee Company, Pavonia Trust Com- pany, and Provident Institution for Sav- ings ; president of the Children's Friend So- ciety, all these of Jersey City ; trustee of the Stationers' Board of Trade, of New York; vice-president of the National Stationers' and Manufacturers' Association; was a member of the Chamber of Commerce of New York, and of the Board of Trade of Jersey City ; chairman of the executive com- mittee of the Cosmos Club of Jersey City ; member of the Carteret and the Union League clubs of Jersey City, and the Lin- coln Association, of the same place ; mem- ber of the National Geographic Society : associate member of the American Institute of Mining Engineers, and of the Society for Psychical Research. In political mat- ters Mr. Walker gave his undivided sup- port to the Republican party. He never aspired to public office, although he was frequently tendered it. The only instances in which he made an exception to this was in the cause of education, in which he was deeply interested. He was a member of the Jersey City Board of Education twice, be- ing chosen president of that honorable body during his period of service, and he also held office as one of the trustees of the Jersey City Public Library. He excelled as a writer, and would undoubtedly have made his mark in the world of literature, had he chosen to devote his mental powers to that field. He was a born orator, and
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