Lewis A. Waters

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Lewis A. Waters

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

One of the most popular and widely known citizens of Madison is Postmaster Lewis A. WATERS, a man of executive ability, integrity of character, and persistent determination to succeed in whatever he undertakes, whose life history is one of interest, and one which is well worthy of emulation.

He was born in Madison, Morris county, New Jersey, October 1, 1871, son of John and Sarah (CARTER) WATERS. He has resided in his native town all his life, educated in its public schools, and in 1890 he was appointed agent of the Union News Company, a position he is filling at the present time. He has always taken an active interest in the politics of his native county, and in 1902 was elected to the board of chosen freeholders, in the following year received the appointment of postmaster of Madison from President Roosevelt, and in the early part of the year 1914 his name was prominently mentioned for the office of sheriff. His life has been one of activity, and in public as well as in business and private life he is ever true and faithful to his duties. His record is without blemish, and in his native town he occupies a position that is indeed enviable. He is an active member of many lodges and societies, among them being the Morristown Lodge, No. 815, B. P. O. E.; Madison Lodge, No. 93, F. and A. M.; North Jersey Council, No. 1181, R. A.; Madison Council, Junior Order of United American Mechanics; Oak Leaf Lodge, No. 325, I. O. O. F.; Young Men’s Christian Association; Madison Hose Company; Madison Athletic Association, of which he is president, and was formerly president of the Morris County Road Drivers’ Association. This brief resume of his life shows its many and varied activities, in all of which he takes a keen interest, and being but now in the prime of life a bright future awaits him.

He married, in 1890, May A. COREY, daughter of Samuel A. Laura E. (SEARING) COREY. Six children: Lewis A. Jr., Gertrude, Elwood B., Russell, Dorothy, Jack, Curtice. The family affiliates with the Methodist Episcopal church.

Transcribed by John Cresseveur (1949-2003)