Thomas H. Sedgeman

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Thomas H. Sedgeman

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

Although not a native of New Jersey, Thomas H. SEDGEMAN has been a resident of this commonwealth for fully a score of years. In the early ‘90’s he located at High Bridge in Hunterdon county, and there was employed in the capacity of machinist until 1910 when he was appointed superintendent of TAYLOR’s Machine Shop, a position he retained for the ensuing three years. The period of his residence at High Bridge was distinguished by an active interest in public affairs and by strict adherence to his duties as a business man. In 1913 he severed his connection in the latter place and came to Dover, here opening an up-to-date garage, of which he is sole proprietor.

Mr. SEDGEMAN was born at North Adams, Massachusetts, August 24, 1869. His parents, William and Eliza (RULE) SEDGEMAN, were both born and reared in England. They came to America in early youth and were married in Dover, New Jersey. The father was a miner by occupation and he died in 1907. His wife survives him and she now maintains her home at Stanhope, New Jersey. To Mr. and Mrs. SEDGEMAN were born the following children:

William J.;
Thomas H., of this sketch;
Priscilla, wife of John H. SLAGHT;
Catherine, wife of Harry M. KNIGHT;
Charlotte, widow of Frank N. HURD;
Albert;
Joseph R.;
Louise, wife of J. Hervey RAYNOR;
Grace, wife of E. T. WILLS;
Martha, wife of J. E. KNAPPENBERGER.

In the common schools of Morris county, at Ford Mine, Thomas H. SEDGEMAN received his preliminary educational training, which has since been supplemented by extensive reading. As a youth he learned the trade of machinist and in 1893 he found employment in Taylor’s Machine Shop, at High Bridge, New Jersey, where he eventually became foreman, then chief inspector, and finally superintendent. He held the last position for three years and a half, resigning in 1913, at which time he came to Dover, where he has since been most profitably engaged in business for himself as proprietor of the SEDGEMAN Automobile Garage and Supply Shop, erecting a garage, 48 x 75 feet, at 228 East Blackwell street. His success in this venture is guaranteed by his tremendous energy and untiring devotion to duty.

In 1895, Mr. SEDGEMAN married Kate MAYBERRY, a native of New Jersey, only daughter of Abraham L. and Emma Louisa MAYBERRY, the former of whom was a carpenter by trade. Mr. and Mrs. SEDGEMAN have no children. In religious faith the family are devout Methodists, and in his political adherence Mr. SEDGEMAN is a Republican. His fraternal connections are with the Masons at High Bridge, and he is likewise affiliated with the J. O. U. A. M. The SEDGEMANs occupy a beautiful home in Dover and their citizenship is considered a valuable adjunct to this place where they have already made many friends.

This biography was transcribed by John Cresseveur (1949-2003).