Edward L. Hult

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Edward L. Hult

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

A prosperous and progressive farmer of Boonton, Morris county, New Jersey, is to be found in the person of Edward L. HULT, who has brought to his work the energy and thrift which have been distinguishing characteristics of his Swedish ancestors.

His father, August HULT, was born in 1836, died in 1894. He was an officer in the Swedish navy, where he earned commendation. He married Charlotte LINEBURG, and had ten children.

Edward L. HULT was born in Sweden in 1872 and came to this country about 1895. He was educated in the schools of his native land, and at a suitable age was sent to sea and followed this calling for a period of eight years. Upon his arrival in this country, he located near Boonton, and has now been identified with the county interests for almost twenty years. With the exception of one year he has always been engaged in farming here, of which he has made a decided success. He has made many improvements on the farm of forty acres which he now owns, and has erected all the buildings now upon it. They are considered by experts the best group of the kind in this section of the country. A strong Democrat in political opinion, he has served as a member of the board of elections. His fraternal affiliation is with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. HULT married Theresa EARLE, a native of Morris county, New Jersey. Mr. HULT is a farseeing and enterprising man, keeping up with the progress of the times and the county numbers him among its valued citizens.

Transcribed by John Cresseveur (1949-2003)