Frank Dufford

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Frank Dufford

One of the most enterprising and ambitious young men of Middle Valley, Morris county, New Jersey, is Frank DUFFORD, proprietor of the only store in the town. This has been in the possession of the DUFFORD family since 1864, as has also the grist mill. Henry P., father of Frank DUFFORD, was born in Morris county, where he was in business as a merchant and miller. He died at the age of sixty-six years. He married (first) Sarah E. WISE, deceased, and (second) Laura LINNELL. Children by the first marriage: Lewis, Charles, Lydia A. and Frank. Children by the second marriage: Henry and Marian.

Frank DUFFORD was born in Washington township, Morris county, New Jersey, in 1873, and received his education in the public schools near his home. Upon leaving these he at once took his position as assistant to his father, and upon the death of the latter, assumed sole charge of the conduct of the business. He has also undertaken the operation of the grist mill, and is very successful in both enterprises. He carries a very full line of groceries, and also general wares of every description. Politically he is a Republican, and has served as collector for Washington township, and is assistant postmaster of the town. He is a member of the Lutheran church of German Valley. Mr. DUFFORD married Lillie APGAR, and has one child: Harold Apgar.

Transcribed by John Cresseveur (1949-2003)