Reminiscences of the old fire laddies and volunteer fire departments of New York and Brooklyn. . r secretaryof Putnam Engine. He is now in the wholesale paint business inBrooklyn. George Ketcham was also secretary of the company for twoterms, and was for many years connected with the Fall River Lineof Steamers. He is now the popular superintendent of the IronSteamboat Company. James R. Lewis, originally from Eureka Hose No. 14, served ;secretary and representative of Putnam Engine. He is now on thestaff of the Journal of Commerce. John Williamson joined Putnam Engine Company in 1865, andserved
Reminiscences of the old fire laddies and volunteer fire departments of New York and Brooklyn. . r secretaryof Putnam Engine. He is now in the wholesale paint business inBrooklyn. George Ketcham was also secretary of the company for twoterms, and was for many years connected with the Fall River Lineof Steamers. He is now the popular superintendent of the IronSteamboat Company. James R. Lewis, originally from Eureka Hose No. 14, served ;secretary and representative of Putnam Engine. He is now on thestaff of the Journal of Commerce. John Williamson joined Putnam Engine Company in 1865, andserved as secretary during 1868-69. He was always very active inthe interests of the company, and has now in his possession an exactmodel of the ever-famous 21 Engine. Mr. Williamson is at presentsecretary of the Hamilton Fire Insurance Company. Robert G. Bergen was born in New Utrecht, Long Island, andwas one of the original members of the company. Shortly after thebreaking out of the war he enlisted in the U. S. Navy, and served onboard the steamer Vanderbilt. He was assistant foreman of 21, and. 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 popularity.
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