Charles P. Bretherton

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

In 1905 Charles P. BRETHERTON opened a plumbing, tinning and hardware establishment at Mendham and the same now represents one of the most flourishing business enterprises of this borough. Mr. BRETHERTON owns some valuable real estate in Mendham and is a valued member of the local fire department. He is named after his paternal grandfather, Charles Peter BRETHERTON, who was born in England, and who passed his entire life on his native heath.

Edward S. P. BRETHERTON, father of Charles P. BRETHERTON, is a native of England and he immigrated to the United States in 1872, locating in Somerset county, New Jersey. He is now a resident of Mendham and is superintendent and manager for the E. T. H. TALMADGE estate. His wife, who was Anna Mary CRUE in her maidenhood, was born at Basking Ridge, New Jersey and she bore her husband the following children: Charles P.; Mary Catherine, wife of James SELDEN; Rapelye; Elizabeth Crue, bookkeeper for her brother, Charles P.; Edward S. P. Jr.

Charles P. BRETHERTON was born at Basking Ridge, Somerset county, New Jersey, August 22, 1878. As a boy he attended the common schools of New York City and in his seventeenth year he began to work for Mr. TALMADGE, in whose employ he continued for the ensuing three years. He then began to learn the trade of plumber in New York City and followed that line of work in different places for seven years. In 1905, as already stated, he opened a tinning, plumbing and hardware shop in Mendham and here has since continued to reside. He controls a large and lucrative business and owns a fine store and residence property here. He is a stalwart Republican in his political affiliations but is not a seeker after the honors or emoluments of public office. For three years he gave efficient service as treasurer of the Mendham Fire Company, No. 1, and he is still a member of this organization. He fraternizes with the Modern Woodmen of America, the Improved Order of Redmen, and the Royal Arcanum. He and his wife are members of the Methodist church, in which faith he was reared although his father was a Catholic.

November 15, 1911, Mr. BRETHERTON married Hessie Alice CLAXTON, whose birth occurred in Paterson, New Jersey, daughter of Forbes and Hessie (STEVENSON) CLAXTON. Mrs. BRETHERTON has brothers and sisters: William, Florence, George, and Ethel. Mr. and Mrs. BRETHERTON have no children.

Transcribed by John Cresseveur (1949-2003)