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Charles W. DENNIS, one of the progressive and thrifty farmers of Troy Hills, Morris County, New Jersey, who combines other industries with his farming labors, is one of the representative men in this line in the county. His father, A. P. DENNIS, was born in Princeton, New Jersey, and was a shoe dealer there until his death, which was occasioned by the kick of a horse, at the age of forty-five years. He married Mary COLE, also now deceased, and they became the parents of thirteen children.

Charles W. DENNIS was born in Somerset county, New Jersey, in 1860. He acquired his education in the public schools of his native county, and upon its completion engaged in farming with a cousin until the death of the latter, when he hired out his services by the month until he was twenty-two years of age. At that time he came to Morris county, with whose interests he has since been identified. He purchased the farm on which he is located at the present time, and provided it with necessary and suitable buildings, among them being a fine barn and ice house. Both of these are equipped in the most complete manner, and he has made many improvements on the place. He cultivates his land for general farming. He has laid out his land systematically, and thorough understanding of his business enables him to utilize the land to the best advantage. He raises an excellent quality of vegetables and has no difficulty in finding a good market for his products. For about thirteen years he also conducted a general merchandise store. About six years ago he started a saw mill which he has operated successfully since that time. He prepares all kinds of lumber, making a specialty of hard wood and the materials necessary for wagon building. He is an active worker in the interests of the Republican party and has served as a member of the township committee for the past six years. Mr. DENNIS married Margaret, daughter of David SUTPHEN, of Newark, and they have had children: Harry, Gertrude, Hattie.

Transcribed by John Cresseveur (1949-2003)

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