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Source: History Morris County New Jersey, Volume II, Lewis Publishing Co., 1914

Frank L. APGAR, a progressive citizen and business man of German Valley, Morris county, New Jersey, is possessed of the versatility characteristic of his remote ancestors. All bearing the name of APGAR in this country, are descendents of the hardy race living in Lombardy, Italy, where it borders upon Switzerland. When John Adam EBGAR came from that country in 1749, to make his home in this, he settled in Philadelphia, and it was about that time that the name assumed various forms. It was originally spelled EBGERT, then EBCHER, still later EDGAR, and finally had its present form. William H., father of Frank L. APGAR, was born in the State of New Jersey, and was engaged in business as a butcher at Summit, where he died in 1885. He married Emma COMPTON, of Liberty Corner, now living at Plainfield, New Jersey, and they had children: George V., Ella F. and Frank L.

Frank L. APGAR was born at Summit, New Jersey, in 1879. He received his educational advantages at the public schools at Madison, and then entered upon a varied and interesting business career. During the first five years of his business life he served as clerk in a grocery store, then held the position of traveling salesman for a period of six years, and next became connected with the automobile business in Newark, New Jersey. During the twelve years that this connection was in force, Mr. APGAR sold and also raced cars, some of these being the largest racers in the country, and in every case he was successful. December 22, 1913, Mr. APGAR opened the German Valley Hotel, at German Valley, this being the only hotel in Washington township, which is equipped with all up to date improvements and conveniences. He purchased this hotel, which has fifteen rooms, from George D. WALTERS, and has remodeled it in many particulars. He makes a specialty of catering to automobile patronage, as it is considered just a pleasant motoring distance from either Newark or New York. He is a strong supporter of the Republican party and a member of the Presbyterian church. Mr. APGAR married Ruth BLACK, of Newark, and they have one child: Majorie, now in her third year.

Transcribed by John Cresseveur (1949-2003)

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