Lewis D. Kay

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Lewis D. Kay

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

For almost a quarter of a century Lewis D. KAY has been a resident of Morristown, during which period of time he has enjoyed the hospitality of the best homes of that well known town and the friendship of many of the best people residing there, he taking an active interest in all that concerns the public welfare, and he and his wife occupying an enviable position in social circles.

Alexander B. KAY, father of Lewis D. KAY, was born March 23, 1823, died June 7, 1902. He came to this country from Edinburgh, Scotland, locating in Morristown, Morris county, New Jersey, in 1847, where in company with his brother he engaged in the manufacturing of paper, but later removed to Rising Sun, Cecil county, Maryland, where he continued the same line of work until his decease. He was a Presbyterian in religion, a Democrat in politics, and an active and influential man in the affairs of the community. He married Elizabeth H. TALMADGE, and they were the parents of the following named children: John A., Lewis D., Robert H., Howard B., Charlotte F., Stewart W., Bradford R., Helen B.

Lewis D. KAY was born in Rising Sun, Maryland, August 17, 1873. His preliminary education was obtained in the public schools of his native place, and this was supplemented by attendance at Nottingham Academy and Eastman’s Business College. His first occupation was that of bookkeeper at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in which capacity he served for about two years, gaining an experience in business affairs, which proved of great benefit to him. In 1890 he removed to Morristown, New Jersey, and for the following seven years was bookkeeper for ARNOLD Brothers, engaged in the butchering business, after which he accepted a clerkship in the National Iron Bank of Morristown, and in 1900 was promoted to the position of cashier, an office he has filled to the entire satisfaction of his superior officers and the many depositors of the institution, which is one of the leading monied concerns of that thriving town. He is a Presbyterian in religion, independent in politics, and holds membership in Cincinnati Lodge, No. 3, F. and A. M., of Morristown, Madison Chapter, No. 21, Royal Arch Masons, Odde St. Amand Commandery, No. 12, Knights Templar; Salaam Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, of Newark, the Tapkaow Club and the Maryland Club of New York.

Mr. Kay married, January 1, 1902, Phoebe M. MOORE, born in East Orange, New Jersey, November 9, 1879, daughter of John H. and Emily (SMALLEY) MOORE. Children: John D., born June 30, 1904; Lewis D., born November 29, 1909.

Transcribed by John Cresseveur (1949-2003)