NJGenWeb ~ Morris County, New Jersey

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

Frank WHAITES was born on Staten Island, New York, where he lived for a number of years, engaged in a variety of occupations, then removed to Hanover, Morris county, where he is now living almost retired from business responsibilities. They have a fine homestead in which the family has lived many years. Mr. WHAITES married Sarah COURTER, and they have had children: Percy, Ernest, Ada, on the homestead; O. C., of further mention.

O. C. WHAITES was born in Hudson county, New Jersey, in 1865, was educated in the public schools of Hanover, and in 1887 accepted a position in the store of James R. MEADE, engaged in the general mercantile business. January 1, 1910, Mr. WHAITES purchased this store, and has since conducted it as its sole proprietor. He also has wagons in constant use, with which he makes their purchases. He has always given his political support to the Republican party, and was appointed postmaster of the town, March 21, 1910. He is a member of the Presbyterian church of Hanover, and of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics and Morris Garage. Mr. WHAITES married Rena Jeannette COOK, of Hanover, June 18, 1913.

Transcribed by John Cresseveur (1949-2003)

Copyright ©1999-2018 by Brianne Kelly-Bly, all rights reserved.