Biographical and Genealogical History of Morris and Sussex Counties, New Jersey (Volume 1)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899. Excerpt: ... methods are most reliable and his reputation in all trade transactions is unassailable. Mr. Cook is a man of good business capacity, and his well-directed labors have enabled him to attain a due quota of success. In connection with his other interests he is a director of the First National Bank of Morristown, also of the Whippany River Railroad Company, is secretary of the New Jersey State Building & Loan Association and is a director of the Whippany Hall Association. All these interests contribute to the material welfare of the community, for to its thriving business concerns the county owes its progress and prosperity. Politically, Mr. Cook is a Republican, and from 1881 until 1884 served as a member of the board of chosen freeholders. He has been prominent in public affairs and his history should go on record as that of one of the worthy and leading citizens of Morris county. LOUIS M. NOE. A well-known resident of Morris county, Mr. Noe is one of the most extensive rose-growers of the country, the mammoth proportions of his business making it one of the most important industries in New Jersey. It is a creditable fact that his success is the outcome of his judicious management and that the characteristics of his business career are energy, enterprise, progressiveness and unwavering fidelity to justice and right in all trade transactions. Mr. Noe was born in Madison, Chatham township, May 13, 1847, and represents one of the old families of the state. His great-grandfather, Louis Noe, was a native of France, and came, as a French soldier, with LaFayette to America in colonial days, and served through the war. His grandfather, Louis, the second, came to this country previous to this and served for seven years and six months as musician in the colonial army...