U.S. Senator. Born in Newark, New Jersey, he was a newspaper publisher, engaged in the dry-goods, importing business and was a manufacturer of leather. He was a member of the board of aldermen of Newark, (1883-87) and was president of the first board of works for the City of Newark. In 1893, he was elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate, serving until 1899. Not a candidate for reelection, he resumed his previous business interests and also engaged in banking. He died at age 75 in Newark, New Jersey.
U.S. Senator. Born in Newark, New Jersey, he was a newspaper publisher, engaged in the dry-goods, importing business and was a manufacturer of leather. He was a member of the board of aldermen of Newark, (1883-87) and was president of the first board of works for the City of Newark. In 1893, he was elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate, serving until 1899. Not a candidate for reelection, he resumed his previous business interests and also engaged in banking. He died at age 75 in Newark, New Jersey.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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