Henry Blowers

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Henry Blowers

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

Among the substantial and highly respected farmers of Montville, Morris county, New Jersey none is more deserving of honorable mention in a work of this character than Henry BLOWERS. He is a descendent of one of the old families of the county, who have been connected with agricultural interests for generations.

His father, William B. BLOWERS, was born on the BLOWERs homestead, Montville, and at an early age was obliged to abandon farming as the delicate state of his health did not permit strenuous work of any kind. He was appointed collector and overseer of the poor, and constable, and held these offices until his death at the age of forty-three years. He married Mary Ann VAN NESS, a descendent of another old family of the State, and had children: Henry, whose name heads this sketch; Adeline, who married Aaron BALDWIN.

Henry BLOWERS was born October 5, 1843, on the farm on which he is located at the present time, adjoining the BLOWERs homestead. He acquired his education in the public schools of Montville, and upon its completion engaged in farming with which he has been identified up to the present time. His farm is forty-three acres in extent, and is kept in a fine state of cultivation. He is a man of wide experience, an excellent manager, and possesses a high degree of executive ability. He is a staunch supporter of the Republican party, and is now holding the office of commissioner of appeals. He married Maria D., daughter of Charles A. and Elizabeth (DOREMUS) RIGHTER, both representatives of old families of the State. The grandfather of Mrs. BLOWERS was in active service during the War of 1812. Children: William R., married Pauline GEIGER, of Erie, Pennsylvania; Kitty B., married Benjamin HELLER, and has one son, Walter.

Transcribed by John Cresseveur (1949-2003)