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

Albert E. RISDEN, owner of the leading clothing and men’s furnishing store in Butler, Morris county, New Jersey, occupies a place of much influence in the community. He is public-spirited in large measure, and is ever ready to give his aid, time and influence to any cause that promises benefit to society and good to his fellowmen. While his extensive business interests have necessarily made a steady draft upon his time, thought and abilities, he has never forgotten his duties as a citizen.

William RISDEN, his father, was born in Cambridge, England, came to America when he was a young child, in 1868, and died here, November 11, 1911. For a time he followed various occupations, then opened a clothing store upstairs in the house in which he lived, while his wife conducted a millinery store in the lower floor of the same building, these being the first stores of the kind in the town. Both were successful in their efforts, and he later erected a building for the proper conduct of his increased business. His wife now has, on Manning avenue, the finest millinery store in the town. Mr. RISDEN married Catherine RICHARDS, and they have had children: Mary, married Harry MAY, and conducts a large novelty store in Butler; William, in the contract painting business, in Butler; Lillie Bedson, cultivates a farm; Joseph, is in the barber and clothing business in North Paterson, New Jersey; Mrs. William MABEY, in the confectionery business in North Paterson; Ray, in the glue business; Albert E., whose name heads this sketch; James and Emily, deceased.

Albert E. RISDEN was born in Butler, Morris county, New Jersey, in 1887, and attended the public schools of that town. Upon leaving school he at once entered upon his business career, spending the next seven years in the business built up by his father, and under his watchful supervision he obtained a thorough knowledge of the details of the clothing business. In 1910 he removed to his present place of business on Main street, and there carries a full line of clothing, shoes, etc. His ever courteous manner attracts a large patronage, and his business is conducted on the strictest principles of integrity and progressiveness. Republican in politics he has been honored by election to membership in the county committee. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and of the following named fraternal organizations: Free and Accepted Masons, Junior Order of United American Mechanics, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Eastern Star Lodge, Independent Order of Foresters, and several others. Mr. RISDEN married Susie TIDABACK, of Middletown, and has children: Earl and George.

Transcribed by John Cresseveur (1949-2003)

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