John C. Welsh

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John C. Welsh

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

John C. WELSH. Owner of the garage in German Valley, Morris county, New Jersey, is a member of a family which has been honored in many generations. His great-grandfather was Jacob WELSH, whose son, John C. WELSH, was a prominent farmer, banker and man of affairs. He was one of the directors of the Hackettstown Bank for more than forty years, and was president of the institution for fifteen years, holding the office at the time of his death. Active in the interests of the Republican party, he served it as assessor and collector. He married Elizabeth, a daughter of Matthias TRIMMER, and had: Jacob W. and Matthias T.

Jacob W. WELSH was born in Washington township, Morris county, New Jersey, March 19, 1853, and was educated at Schooley’s Mountain and in Chester Institute. From his eighteenth to his twenty-eight year he was in business as a general merchant, and two years as a dealer in machinery exclusively. He then removed to German Valley, where he conducted a carriage and harness trade for some years, and is now associated with his son in a garage, hardware and farming implement business, a very profitable enterprise. For many years he has been a director in the Clinton National Bank, and in association with his son, owns and operates the Dorland Flour Mills at German Valley. He is also the owner of a large and valuable amount of real estate in various sections. Mr. WELSH married Emma, a daughter of Obediah LATOURETTE, and they have had children: John C., whose name heads this sketch, and Elizabeth. As a member of the State legislature Mr. WELSH has shown marked ability.

John C. WELSH was born in Middle Valley, New Jersey, in 1881. His education, which was a most liberal one, was acquired in the public schools of German Valley and Hackettstown; the Rennsselaer Polytechnic Institute, at Troy, New York. He entered upon his business career with the A. Stevens Company, New York, and remained with them for four years. After this he became associated with his father in the conduct of the garage, as above mentioned, and by his energy and progressive methods has contributed largely to the success of the enterprise. Their place of business is located directly opposite the hotel, and is know far and wide. Mr. WELSH is also manager of the WELSH Farmer Dairy Company of German Valley, and president of the WELSH Farmer Dairy Company, an incorporated company of Plainfield, New Jersey. He is Republican in political opinion, a trustee of the Presbyterian church, and a member of the Masonic fraternity, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. WELSH married Gertrude COLGROVE, of Mansfield, who was graduated from the Mansfield State Normal School, and they have Children: Mildred and Elizabeth.

Transcribed by John Cresseveur (1949-2003)