NJGenWeb ~ Morris County, New Jersey

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

Among the earnest men whose depth of character and strict adherence to principle excite the admiration of their fellow townsmen, is Alexander WEBB, of Hanover, Morris county, New Jersey. John W. WEBB, his father, was born in England, and emigrated to the United States, in young manhood. He made his home in Newark, where he was a market gardener for a time, later removing to Hanover, Morris county, where he lived until the age of eighty-two years. He married Isabelle McNAIR, who is still living on the homestead, which he founded, and had five children.

Alexander WEBB was born in Newark, New Jersey, about 1859, and was about two and a half years of age when he removed with his parents to Hanover, Morris county, New Jersey. He acquired substantial educational advantages in the public schools of the county, and then found employment in the express office in Madison, remaining there for a period of one year. He then returned to the homestead farm and next purchased the one hundred and twenty acres on which he is now located, engaged in general farming. His brother built the house located on this, while he erected the barns, etc. In addition to general farming, Mr. WEBB also devotes considerable time and attention to dairy farming, in which he has been eminently successful. He is a Republican in political matters, has served nine years as a member of the township committee, and fifteen years as a member of the school board. He is a member of the local Grange, Patrons of Husbandry; Junior Order of United American Mechanics. His religious affiliation are with the Presbyterian church.

Transcribed by John Cresseveur (1949-2003)

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