Francis Torbet, the father of the subject of this biographical sketch, was of Scotch descent, and resided at Stony Wood, near Aberdeen, Scotland. He was united in marriage to Miss Jane Martin, of the same hamlet, to whom were born nine children,— Andrew M. (now a clergyman and residing in Minnesota), James M., David R., Francis R., Walker G., Robert M., George M., Jane M. (now Mrs. James Duncan, of Paterson), and Christina (Mrs. Robert Edwards).
Mr. Torbet emigrated to America in 1836, and settled first at Morristown, and later at Paterson. He engaged in mechanical pursuits in the latter city, and was the first machine tender in the extensive Paterson Paper Mills. In 1842 he removed to the township of Wayne, where his death occurred in April, 1879.
His son Robert was born at Stony Wood, April 23, 1834, and emigrated with his parents to America when but two years of age. He spent his early life upon the farm he now occupies, which was purchased by his father soon after his advent in Passaic County. Robert, when a lad, availed himself of the limited advantages afforded by the schools of the district, and also lent a helping hand to the cultivation of the farm, where later he became an invaluable aid to his parents.
He was in 1859 married to Miss Mary A., daughter of Deacon Charles Tentle, of Morris County, N.J., and became the parent of two children,— Mary F. and Frank T., both residing with their parents. Mr. Torbet subsequently purchased the farm of his father, and has since devoted himself principally to the dairy industry. His political affiliations have been with the Republican party, of which he has long been an ardent supporter. His devotion to the party, together with his known capacity and integrity, caused him to be chosen on frequent occasions to fill responsible offices. He was for five years clerk of the township of Wayne, and was in 1871—72 representative of his district in the State Legislature. His fidelity to the public good insured his re-election in 1875. His deep interest in educational projects enabled him to fill with acceptance the chairmanship of the Committee on Education in 1872, when he was instrumental in the passage of several important bills. He has also been for a period of fifteen years a member of the board of trustees of the township, and for three years the assessor of the township of Wayne.
Mr. Torbet in his religious views is a Baptist, and a devout and zealous member of the First Baptist Church of the city of Paterson.∼Robert was born in Stoney Woods, Newhills, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, to Francis and Jean Martin Torbet. Francis moved to America in 1835 followed by his wife and children in 1836. Robert married Mary A Tintle on September 12, 1859, in Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. They have at least two children: 1 boy and 1 girl. Robert died sometime after 1880.
Mr. Torbet emigrated to America in 1836, and settled first at Morristown, and later at Paterson. He engaged in mechanical pursuits in the latter city, and was the first machine tender in the extensive Paterson Paper Mills. In 1842 he removed to the township of Wayne, where his death occurred in April, 1879.
His son Robert was born at Stony Wood, April 23, 1834, and emigrated with his parents to America when but two years of age. He spent his early life upon the farm he now occupies, which was purchased by his father soon after his advent in Passaic County. Robert, when a lad, availed himself of the limited advantages afforded by the schools of the district, and also lent a helping hand to the cultivation of the farm, where later he became an invaluable aid to his parents.
He was in 1859 married to Miss Mary A., daughter of Deacon Charles Tentle, of Morris County, N.J., and became the parent of two children,— Mary F. and Frank T., both residing with their parents. Mr. Torbet subsequently purchased the farm of his father, and has since devoted himself principally to the dairy industry. His political affiliations have been with the Republican party, of which he has long been an ardent supporter. His devotion to the party, together with his known capacity and integrity, caused him to be chosen on frequent occasions to fill responsible offices. He was for five years clerk of the township of Wayne, and was in 1871—72 representative of his district in the State Legislature. His fidelity to the public good insured his re-election in 1875. His deep interest in educational projects enabled him to fill with acceptance the chairmanship of the Committee on Education in 1872, when he was instrumental in the passage of several important bills. He has also been for a period of fifteen years a member of the board of trustees of the township, and for three years the assessor of the township of Wayne.
Mr. Torbet in his religious views is a Baptist, and a devout and zealous member of the First Baptist Church of the city of Paterson.∼Robert was born in Stoney Woods, Newhills, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, to Francis and Jean Martin Torbet. Francis moved to America in 1835 followed by his wife and children in 1836. Robert married Mary A Tintle on September 12, 1859, in Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. They have at least two children: 1 boy and 1 girl. Robert died sometime after 1880.
Francis Torbet, the father of the subject of this biographical sketch, was of Scotch descent, and resided at Stony Wood, near Aberdeen, Scotland. He was united in marriage to Miss Jane Martin, of the same hamlet, to whom were born nine children,— Andrew M. (now a clergyman and residing in Minnesota), James M., David R., Francis R., Walker G., Robert M., George M., Jane M. (now Mrs. James Duncan, of Paterson), and Christina (Mrs. Robert Edwards).
Mr. Torbet emigrated to America in 1836, and settled first at Morristown, and later at Paterson. He engaged in mechanical pursuits in the latter city, and was the first machine tender in the extensive Paterson Paper Mills. In 1842 he removed to the township of Wayne, where his death occurred in April, 1879.
His son Robert was born at Stony Wood, April 23, 1834, and emigrated with his parents to America when but two years of age. He spent his early life upon the farm he now occupies, which was purchased by his father soon after his advent in Passaic County. Robert, when a lad, availed himself of the limited advantages afforded by the schools of the district, and also lent a helping hand to the cultivation of the farm, where later he became an invaluable aid to his parents.
He was in 1859 married to Miss Mary A., daughter of Deacon Charles Tentle, of Morris County, N.J., and became the parent of two children,— Mary F. and Frank T., both residing with their parents. Mr. Torbet subsequently purchased the farm of his father, and has since devoted himself principally to the dairy industry. His political affiliations have been with the Republican party, of which he has long been an ardent supporter. His devotion to the party, together with his known capacity and integrity, caused him to be chosen on frequent occasions to fill responsible offices. He was for five years clerk of the township of Wayne, and was in 1871—72 representative of his district in the State Legislature. His fidelity to the public good insured his re-election in 1875. His deep interest in educational projects enabled him to fill with acceptance the chairmanship of the Committee on Education in 1872, when he was instrumental in the passage of several important bills. He has also been for a period of fifteen years a member of the board of trustees of the township, and for three years the assessor of the township of Wayne.
Mr. Torbet in his religious views is a Baptist, and a devout and zealous member of the First Baptist Church of the city of Paterson.∼Robert was born in Stoney Woods, Newhills, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, to Francis and Jean Martin Torbet. Francis moved to America in 1835 followed by his wife and children in 1836. Robert married Mary A Tintle on September 12, 1859, in Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. They have at least two children: 1 boy and 1 girl. Robert died sometime after 1880.
Mr. Torbet emigrated to America in 1836, and settled first at Morristown, and later at Paterson. He engaged in mechanical pursuits in the latter city, and was the first machine tender in the extensive Paterson Paper Mills. In 1842 he removed to the township of Wayne, where his death occurred in April, 1879.
His son Robert was born at Stony Wood, April 23, 1834, and emigrated with his parents to America when but two years of age. He spent his early life upon the farm he now occupies, which was purchased by his father soon after his advent in Passaic County. Robert, when a lad, availed himself of the limited advantages afforded by the schools of the district, and also lent a helping hand to the cultivation of the farm, where later he became an invaluable aid to his parents.
He was in 1859 married to Miss Mary A., daughter of Deacon Charles Tentle, of Morris County, N.J., and became the parent of two children,— Mary F. and Frank T., both residing with their parents. Mr. Torbet subsequently purchased the farm of his father, and has since devoted himself principally to the dairy industry. His political affiliations have been with the Republican party, of which he has long been an ardent supporter. His devotion to the party, together with his known capacity and integrity, caused him to be chosen on frequent occasions to fill responsible offices. He was for five years clerk of the township of Wayne, and was in 1871—72 representative of his district in the State Legislature. His fidelity to the public good insured his re-election in 1875. His deep interest in educational projects enabled him to fill with acceptance the chairmanship of the Committee on Education in 1872, when he was instrumental in the passage of several important bills. He has also been for a period of fifteen years a member of the board of trustees of the township, and for three years the assessor of the township of Wayne.
Mr. Torbet in his religious views is a Baptist, and a devout and zealous member of the First Baptist Church of the city of Paterson.∼Robert was born in Stoney Woods, Newhills, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, to Francis and Jean Martin Torbet. Francis moved to America in 1835 followed by his wife and children in 1836. Robert married Mary A Tintle on September 12, 1859, in Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. They have at least two children: 1 boy and 1 girl. Robert died sometime after 1880.
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