John E.D. Naughright

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

The NAUGHRIGHT family is one which has been of note since its advent in this country some generations ago, and the various members of the family have always borne their full share of the burdens which have fallen on the communities in which they have resided. Representing it in this generation is John E. D. NAUGHRIGHT, a farmer in the town of Naughright, which was named in honor of his family in Morris county, New Jersey.

John E. D. NAUGHRIGHT was born on the farm on which he is living at was born on the family homestead in Naughright, where he was a farmer (sic). For some years he was engaged in business in the city of New York, subsequently a teacher in local schools, and principal of the Dover schools. He was one of the best known men of Morris county, and died March 31, 1913. He married (first) Sarah K. DAVIS, and had children: John E. D. and two who died in infancy. He married (second) Clara I. DIVINE, of Elizabeth, New Jersey, who is still living. There were no children by this second marriage.

John E. D. NAUGHRIGHT, was born on the farm on which he is living at the present time, In November, 1882. Having completed his preparatory education in the public schools of the county, he was a student for a period of two years at the Wesleyan College, also a graduate of C. C. I. of Hackettstown. He then gave his attention to farming, being located after his marriage on a farm of eighty-five acres, which he has sold recently. After the death of his father he removed to the farm on which he is located at the present time, where he is engaged in general farming and dairy farming. It consists of 180 acres, all of which is carefully looked after in the most systematic manner. In political affairs Mr. NAUGHRIGHT is a Democrat, and has served several years as a member of the board of election. He is postmaster of the town of Naughright, and has displayed considerable executive ability in the control of this office. His religious membership is with Union Chapel, of Naughright, and he is superintendent of the Sunday school. He married Marietta L. READ, of Flanders, and has one child: John E. D. Jr.

Transcribed by John Cresseveur (1949-2003)