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

The name of TRELEASE is one not met with frequently, and like all English names commencing with "Tre," it has had its origin in Wales, from whence the sturdy bearers of it came to this country, and they have transmitted their sterling characteristics, to their descendants. Walter K. TRELEASE, a farmer of Boonton, Morris county, New Jersey, who is now living retired, has amply proven his possession of the valuable traits which characterized his ancestors.

Richard TRELEASE, his grandfather, emigrated from Cornwall England some time about the year 1700, and spent the remainder of his life here.

William TRELEASE, son of Richard TRELEASE, was born at Fox Hill, Morris county, New Jersey, was a farmer in Morris county, and died there at the age of fifty-eight years. He was in active service during the War of 1812. He married Margaret DOREMUS, and they had seven children. Of these the only ones now living are Samuel R., now in his eighty-seventh year; Walter K., the subject of this review.

Walter K. TRELEASE was born on the farm on which he is now living in 1836. He was educated in the district schools near his home, and upon leaving school found an opening in the Boonton Iron Works, where he was employed for some years. Later he learned the blacksmith trade in Sussex county. It was from that county that he enlisted in 1862. becoming a private in Company K, Twenty-seventh Regiment New Jersey Volunteer Infantry. He served ten months, and was under heavy fire at the battle of Fredericksburg. Upon his return from the war he again went to Sussex county, where he was engaged in blacksmithing one year. He then purchased his present farm, on which he has made many improvements, among them being the erection of the fine residence in which he lives. Mr TRELEASE has never married. His political affiliations are with the Republican party, and he served one year as constable. He is a member of the John Hill Post, Grand Army of the Republic of Boonton. The schoolhouse where Mr. TRELEASE used to attend is now used as a hennery on the Quimby farm. It was located at the corner of the road opposite the George Cole house, and was known as, the Grimes School. Mr. TRELEASE is of the opinion that a man should have decided views on all questions, and should be fearless in the expression of his honest convictions. Years of toil have brought him a handsome competence that now enables him to enjoy his declining days.

This biography was transcribed by Ida King.

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