Richard W. McEwan

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Richard W. McEwan

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

Richard W. McEWAN, of Morristown, actively and prominently known in trade circles, his character and integrity being above reproach, is a representative of a family which has long been connected with the paper trade throughout the entire country, their name being synonymous with honorable and straightforward dealings.

Richard W. McEWAN was born in Bloomfield, Essex county, New Jersey, January 25, 1866, son of Robert and Sarah A. (WALSH) McEWAN, and grandson of Anthony and Mary (COOMB) McEWAN, the grandfather having been a paper-maker by trade. Robert McEWAN (father) was born near the city of Glasgow, Scotland, September 8, 1828. He came to this country in early manhood. He followed his trade of paper-maker in Easton, Connecticut, from whence he removed to Caldwell, New Jersey, then to Bloomfield and Whippany, same state, leading for many years a retired life in the latter named place. He married Sarah A., daughter of John and Ann Emeline WALSH, who bore him nine children as follows: Wilson E., William W., Robert B., Jesse L., Richard W., Mary, Arthur, Frank, Fred.

Richard W. McEWAN received a practical education in the public schools adjacent to his home, and at an early age entered his father’s factory as an employee, spending considerable time in each department, thus familiarizing himself with all branches of the work, mastering the details of each. Before attaining the age of eighteen he had acquired an interest in the business, and since then he has been an active factor in the success of the enterprise, which was established by his father, who built up a business of immense proportions, which is now being successfully carried on by his sons, they keeping up the honor of the family name. The factory is one of the best equipped in the country, being supplied with the latest and the best improved machinery, and all accessories for the manufacture of the different grades and kinds of paper. They are in receipt of an extensive trade, which is constantly increasing in volume and importance, from which they derive a lucrative income. Mr. McEWAN is a Republican in politics, but has never sought or held public office. He is a member of Cincinnati Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; Madison Chapter, No. 12, R. A. M.; Ode de St. Amand Commandery, Knights Templar, and the Topkaow Club, of Morristown.

Mr. McEWAN married Hannah H., daughter of George H. and Martha B. Brown, of Washington, North Carolina. Children: Richard W. Jr., born August 5, 1895; Martha Virginia, born February 27, 1898.

Transcribed by John Cresseveur (1949-2003)