Thomas H. Smith

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Thomas H. Smith

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

Fidelity and capability have been the prime factors in the career of Thomas H. SMITH, who for the past sixteen years has been connected with the Ulster Iron Works at Dover, and for about ten years has held the important position of superintendent of the plant. Mr. SMITH has always been a hard worker, has accepted the opportunities to perform good service in behalf of his employees whenever presented and stands as one of the highly respected citizens of Morris county. His residence is at 105 N. Sussex street in Dover, and he owns his attractive home.

Thomas H. SMITH was born at Friedensville, Pennsylvania, October 2, 1876. His parents, Nathaniel and Celia SMITH, both natives of England, were married there, and now have their home at Dover. The father spent all the years of his active career as a carpenter. In the family were the following children: William; Emma, wife of George ROGERS; Thirza, wife of Frank KINNEY; Anna, wife of Theodore FORD; James Edwin; Archie; Thomas H.

When he was about four years of age, Thomas H. SMITH was brought to Dover by his parents, and thus he has been almost a lifelong resident of the city. While growing up he took the courses in the common schools and at an early age went to work in the silk mill at Wharton. His employment in that mill continued for eight years. For a year and a half he was with the Central Railroad of New Jersey, and then entered the service of the Ulster Iron Works, where his advancement has been steady and highly gratifying. Mr. SMITH’s first marriage was to Cyrenia FORCE, born at Dover. She died in this city without children. The second wife was Maud VAN DERVEER, a native of Dover, daughter of Abraham and Fanny VAN DERVEER, her father being a well known butcher of Dover. Mr. and Mrs. SMITH have two children: Margerie and Harriett. In politics Mr. SMITH is a Republican and has for one term served as ward committeeman of the town of Dover. He is affiliated with the Patriotic Order Sons of America, the Knights of Maccabees, the Knights of Pythias, being a delegate to the Grand Lodge, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He and his family attend the First Methodist Church in Dover.

Transcribed by John Cresseveur (1949-2003)