Reminiscences of the old fire laddies and volunteer fire departments of New York and Brooklyn. . W. Si Wright. in May, 1867, was elected fire commissioner. Mr. Bergen was verypopular in the Department, and in social circles had many warmfriends. William M. Brashier joined the Fire Department in 1864, andwas always regarded as a very liberal and brave member. He is atpresent the owner of extensive oil-cloth works, and resides in com-fort and elegance on Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn. The Ward Brothers (Thomas C, John S., Wm. A., and RobertG.) were very active and brave firemen, and could on all
Reminiscences of the old fire laddies and volunteer fire departments of New York and Brooklyn. . W. Si Wright. in May, 1867, was elected fire commissioner. Mr. Bergen was verypopular in the Department, and in social circles had many warmfriends. William M. Brashier joined the Fire Department in 1864, andwas always regarded as a very liberal and brave member. He is atpresent the owner of extensive oil-cloth works, and resides in com-fort and elegance on Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn. The Ward Brothers (Thomas C, John S., Wm. A., and RobertG.) were very active and brave firemen, and could on all occasionsbe relied upon either for heroic work or liberal donations. Edward Holton, an old New York fireman, was assistantforeman of Putnam during 1864-65. Mr. Holton now residesin San Francisco, blessed with wealth, health, and
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