The New Jersey coast in three centuries: history of the New Jersey coast with genealogical and historic-biographical appendix . ocated in New York City and, subsequently, again cameto Perth Amboy, where he couducte 1 a hotel until his retirement from business lifein iSrio. In politics he was a firm believer in the principles of the great Democraticparty, in behalf of which he cast his vote and influence. He was also an active mem-ber of fhe Grand Army post at Perth Amboy and was ever a loyal citizen, who in days,of p;ace manifested the same fidelity to his adopted land that he displayed when f
The New Jersey coast in three centuries: history of the New Jersey coast with genealogical and historic-biographical appendix . ocated in New York City and, subsequently, again cameto Perth Amboy, where he couducte 1 a hotel until his retirement from business lifein iSrio. In politics he was a firm believer in the principles of the great Democraticparty, in behalf of which he cast his vote and influence. He was also an active mem-ber of fhe Grand Army post at Perth Amboy and was ever a loyal citizen, who in days,of p;ace manifested the same fidelity to his adopted land that he displayed when fol-lowing the Stars and Stripes upon southern battlefields. Before leaving Germany hewas united in marriage to Miss Mary Ott, and unto them were born two sons andtwo daughters: Adam, George, Marguerite, and Mary. Adam Eckert was only two years old wiien brought liy his parents to the newworld. He acquired his education in New York, and when fourteen years of ageentered upon a six years apprenticeship to learn the jewelers trade. Later he wishis fathers assistant in the conduct of the hotel in Perth Amboy, his time and en-. >^^tylyL^ ci^t^^t^ij^ • HISTORY OF THE XEW JERSEY COAST. 241 ergies bsing devoted to tliat work until 1884. wlien ho embarked in his present lineof business as a member of the firm of Schantz & Eckert, proprietors of a machineshop, and iron and brass foundry. They engaged in general machine work, in thebuilding of marine engines, and in a general line of repair work. Mr. Eckerts partnerwas his brother-in-law, .Andrew Schantz, a capable machinist, who was born inPhiladelphia. He died in iSgg, leaving a family of six children. Since that timeMr. Eckert has been sole proprietor of the business, and in his foundry employsthirty-two workmen. The output of the foundry is of such superior grade that hissales extend to all p^rts of the and his patronage is constantly increasing,thus bringing to him a good annual revenue. In his political views Mr.
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