New Jersey as a colony and as a state, one of the original thirteen . ilding a small shed, and by de-grees had the satisfaction of acquiring a remunera-tive trade. He now operates a considerable and wellappointed establishment, which supplies a largepatronage, extending to a number of States. As one of the self-made successful citizens of CedarGrove, Mr. Jenkins enjoys a standing in the com-munity to which his high personal character and sterl-ing qualities entitle him. He takes a lively interest inlocal affairs, and has held several public offices oftrust, in which his services have been mark
New Jersey as a colony and as a state, one of the original thirteen . ilding a small shed, and by de-grees had the satisfaction of acquiring a remunera-tive trade. He now operates a considerable and wellappointed establishment, which supplies a largepatronage, extending to a number of States. As one of the self-made successful citizens of CedarGrove, Mr. Jenkins enjoys a standing in the com-munity to which his high personal character and sterl-ing qualities entitle him. He takes a lively interest inlocal affairs, and has held several public offices oftrust, in which his services have been marked by a con-scientious devotion to his duties. He is a member of National Lodge No. 102, I. F., and is also a member of the Junior Order ofAmerican Mechanics. He was married. May 26, 1880, to Mary E.,daughter of Jonathan B. and Martha (Dean) children are Mabel W., born May 27, 1881;Lillian M., born June 8, 1883; Edna I., born Sep-tember I, 1885; Melancthon Warren, bom October8, 1887; Edward S., born January 18, 1889, andMartha C, born June 19, WILLIAM CHAMBERLAIN ONY AND AS A STATE 107 WILLIAM CHAMBERLAIN, fortwo terms mayor of the city ofRahway, and one of the most hon-ored and useful citizens of thatcommunity, was born in NewYork City, December 12, 1839, and died at his homein Rahway, November 6, 1897. He was a descen-dant of the old Chamberlain Family of MonmouthCounty, his ancestors being among the earliest set-tlers of that portion of New Jersey. Mr. Chamberlain was reared and educated in NewYork City, and there began his active career. Dur-ing the Civil War he was very successfully engagedin the storage business. Lie removed to Rahway in1865, and soon afterward organized a business co-partnership with the late Samuel Ayers, dealing incoal and masons materials. Mr. Ayers retired, andMr. Chamberlain continued the enterprise until hisdeath. He was also successfully associated with Hen-ry Weldon as contractor. In all his business interests,prosecuted fo
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