Samuel Blowers

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

Many years experience in farming activities has placed Samuel BLOWERS, of Montville, Morris county, New Jersey, in an enviable position by reason of the success he has achieved. His life demonstrates the possibilities which are open to enterprising men.

His father, also Samuel BLOWERS, farmed on the same land now occupied by his son. He was a dealer in lumber, and in association with a brother ran a saw mill. He married Hettie N. VAN DINE, now deceased, and had five children, those now living being Samuel and Mrs. Thomas E. MILLER.

Samuel BLOWERS, whose name heads this sketch, was born on the farm in Montville on which he is located at the present time, in 1865. He received his education in the public schools in Montville, and upon leaving school became an assistant to his father on the farm and in the saw mill, and obtained a thorough knowledge concerning the management and operation of both. For many years he has now managed all matters alone in the most successful manner. His place is twelve acres in extent and is what is known as a truck farm, and Mr. BLOWERS finds a ready market for his products, which are all of excellent quality. He has been active in the interests of the Republican party, and has served as a member of the election board. Mr. BLOWERS married Sarah N. VAN FLEET, a descendent of an old family of the county, whose father was a soldier in the Civil War and died while in service. Children: Halsey; Helen, who married C. C. VAN NESS, and has Elden Crawford; Halsey, married Lula VANDERHOFF, and has one child, Inez

Transcribed by John Cresseveur (1949-2003)