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Applegate, Frank
April 12, 1882 - Frank Applegate, a young man about twenty years of age, living at Highstown, was instantly killed at the Union street crossing (Trenton) of the Pennsylvania Railroad, on last Saturday night. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)

Applegate, Gideon L.
July 5, 1882-Died-Applegate-Near Princeton, June 21st, Gideon L. Applegate, in the 65th year of his age. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)

Baker, Jacob
Trenton, New Jersey, Jan. 1.
Melancholy Occurrence
On the evening of the 25th ult., one of the workmen attending the Fulling Mill of Mr. Jacob Baker, on the Assanpiak, a few miles from this place, by the name of Morton, was suddenly deprived of his life, in the most distressing manner. It is supposed (no other person being in the mill at the time the accident happened) that, in some almost unaccountable manner, his clothes or limbs were caught by the machinery, and his body thus precipitated into the trough where the hammers play. In this situation it was mangled in the most shocking manner. A brother working in an adjoining building, finding the mill had stopped, which was effected by the obstruction which the body of the deceased had occasioned in the play of the machinery, hastened into the mill where the distressing spectacle of the mangled corpse of his deceased relative but too painfully explained the cause. [April 4, 1810, The Centinel, Gettysburg, PA - Submitted by Nancy Piper]

Bergen, Martin V.
Died from Hazing --- New Jersey Lad does not Survive Initiation Injuries.
Princeton, N. J., Nov. 22.--Martin V. Bergen, son of Councilman Peter V. Bergen, of this place, died today from injuries received at a hazing at Lawrenceville last Friday. He died of inflammation of the bowels. Young Bergen was twelve years old and a freshman at Lawrenceville. He was being put through the initiation when one of the hazers accidentally fell upon him. [Source: Columbus Daily Enquirer, November 23, 1899, Submitted by C. Anthony]

Coley, Thomas J.
The funeral of Thomas J. Coley, son of Mary and the late James Coley, who died yesterday, will be held from his late home, 143 Passaic Street, Monday morning with requiem high mass in St. Joseph's Church at 9 o'clock. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, under direction of Murphy. Mr. Coley had been in ill health about three months. Death was due to complication of diseases. Besides his mother, he is survived by his widow, two children, Margaret and Thomas Coley, two brothers, Joseph and Daniel Coley, and two sisters, Mrs. William Woolverton and Mrs. William Dunnigan. [Trenton Evening Times Thu 16 Dec 1915 - Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers]

Cook, Elisabeth
April 12, 1882-Died-Cook-In Ewing township, Mar. 29th?, 1882, Elisabeth, widow of the late Theodore Cook, in the 70th year of age. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)

Cutler, Clinton C.
CLINTON C. CUTLER, MOVIE MAN, BURIED
Funeral services for Clinton C. Cutler, movie pioneer and newsdealer, were held this afternoon from his late home, 466 Princeton Avenue. The Rev. James Lord, pastor of St. Paul M. E. Church, assisted by the Rev. Charles H. Elder, officiated. Interment was in Ewing Cemetery, under direction of Ullrich.
Coming here from McKeesport in 1898 with Charles C. Hildinger, Mr. Cutler immediately joined with the circulation department of the Trenton Times. He remained with the newspaper until three years ago, when he was forced to retire because of a nervous condition.
Mr. Cutler established the "Bijou" on North Warren Street, the first motion picture theatre in Trenton. Mr. Hildinger joined him in the enterprise. Later they conducted another house called the "Nicklelette." This was the foundations of the present Hildinger amusement project.
Mr. Cutler was a member of the Modern Woodmen of the World and Trenton Lodge, No. 164 of the Loyal Order of Moose. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alpha Cutler, a sister of Charles Hildinger.
Source: Trenton Evening Times, 7 Sep 1926 -- Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers

Duncan, Susan W.
The Centinel (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania), October 26, 1808
Departed this life, October 10th, 1808 at Princetown, New Jersey, Miss Susan W. Duncan, late of Gettysburg, after bearing for several months the affliction of a lingering complaint, with Christian fortitude and resignation. (Submitted by Nancy Piper)

Dunn, Margaret
MRS. DUNN DIES; Life-Long Resident of Trenton Succumbs of Illness of Five Years. The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Dunn, widow of Harry Dunn, who died last night after an illness of five years, will be held from the home of her son-in-law, Charles C. Hildinger, 614 West State Street, Friday morning at 8 o'clock, Requiem high mass will be celebrated at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament at 9 o'clock. Interment will be in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, under direction of John A. Hartmann.
Born in South Trenton, Mrs. Dunn was the daughter of Arthur and Mary Mooney. She was 61 years old. Her parents for a number of years conducted a grocery business on Second Street. While Mrs. Dunn was still young, her father died. Later her mother was wedded to John Ryan who conducted the business for 32 years. Mrs. Dunn was educated at St. John's School. When 21 years old she was married to Harry Dunn, employed at the old Keystone Pottery. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn resided on New Rose Street until Mr. Dunn's death in 1921, when Mrs. Dunn made her home on West State Street. Except for two years spent in Toledo, O., she has lived here all her life. While there she lived with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Giedlin.
Mrs. Dunn was an active member of Sacred Heart Church until her illness. She enjoyed a wide circle of friends in both North and South Trenton. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Charles C. Hildinger and Mrs. Maxwell Giedlin; one brother, William J. Ryan; five grandchildren, Clark and Claire Hildinger and Rose Yvonne, Margaret and Maxine Giedlin.
[Trenton Evening Times 13 Jul 1927- Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers]

Farrell, Beatrice M.
The funeral of Beatrice M. Farrell, six-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Farrell, who died Monday, was held from the home of the parents, 313 Academy Street, this morning. Requiem high mass was celebrated in St. Mary's Cathedral at 10 o'clock by the Rev. Father Smoliga, who also preached the sermon. The bearers were Anna Tolman, Adelia Hughes, Hazel Cerkbitz, Catherine Hannah Walker, Grace McLoughlin, and Elizabeth Madden. The floral offerings were: pillow, mother: pillow, Mrs. McQuade: wreath, John H. Mitchell & family: wreath, Dennis Mahoney: roses,Harry A. Wood & family: lilies,Joseph & Catherine McQuade: roses, Mrs. Mary Keegan & family: roses, Mrs. Elizabeth Hogan & family: roses, Alice M. Glenn: carnations, Alice Carroll: asters, Francis Farrell: carnations, Wilbur Dally: carnations, Mrs. P.H. Moghan: asters, Mr. & Mrs. Stephenson & family: lilies, H.B Gilbert: and carnations, Anna O'Hara. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery, under direction of Murphy. [Trenton Evening Times Thu 16 Dec 1915 - Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers]

Fisher, Rhoda Ann
January 25, 1882-Mrs. Fisher, wife of Augustus Fisher of this place, died on Sunday evening.
DIED-FISHER-On Jan. 22, 1882, Rhoda Anna -----, wife of Augustus Fisher in the 29th year of her age. Funeral ceremonies today (Wednesday) at 11 o'clock, in the old brick church. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)

Giedlin, Blanche
Mrs. Giedlin Dies; Funeral Saturday
Mrs. Blanche Giedlin, 46, wife of Maxwell J. Giedlin, of 605 West State Street, died this morning in McKinley Hospital. She had been at the hospital a week and underwent a throat operation yesterday. Her husband is agent for Standard Fire Insurance Company. Besides him she leaves three daughters, Rose Yvonne and Margaret, students at Georgian Court, Lakewood, and Maxine; a son, Arthur, and a sister, Mrs. Helen Hildinger. She was a daughter of the late Harry and Margaret Dunn, of this city, and belonged to the Parent-Teacher Association of St. Francis School and Mount Carmel Guild. Solemn requiem high mass will be celebrated Saturday morning at 9 o'clock in St. Francis Church. The funeral will be from the home and interment will take place in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery under direction of M. William Murphy. [Trenton Sunday Times Advertiser 25 Sep 1935- (Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers]

Giedlin, Maxwell J.
Maxwell J. Giedlin, Band Leader, Dies. Maxwell J. Giedlin, 80, of 28 Mervine Place, a charter member of the Trenton Symphony, died Friday in Maple Manor Nursing Home., in Langhorne. Born in Trenton, Mr. Giedlin was retired from Standard Fire Insurance Company. He was also a charter member of Local 62, musicians union. A member of Trenton Lodge 105, BPOE, he was director of the Freehold Elks band. Mr. Giedlin was a member of the Holy Name Society and the Pioneer Corps of St. Francis Church. He served as director of the choir at St. Francis Church for more than 50 years. The husband of the late Mrs. Blanche Dunn Giedlin, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. William A. Bluemel of Browns Mills, Miss Margaret Giedlin of Trenton and Mrs. Edgar D. Alderson of Berwyn, Pa.; a son, Arthur C. of Trenton; three sisters, Mrs. Martha Crook, Mrs. Anne Schoeder and Mrs. Madeline Rich, all of Trenton; a brother, Harry B. of Trenton; three granddaughters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 am Tuesday from the M. William Murphy Funeral Home, 149 North Warren Street. Solemn requiem mass will be celebrated at 9:30 am in St. Francis Church. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 9 pm Monday. [Trenton Sunday Times Advertiser 7 Aug 1966 - Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers]

Goldy, Mary
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Goldy, widow of Mulbury Goldy, who died Saturday, will be held from her later residence, 827 South Broad Street, tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, under the direction of Poulson & Coleman. [Trenton Evening Times 11 Mar 1918 - Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers]

Hagaman, J. Newton
May 10, 1882-Mr. J. Newton Hagaman buried a young child last Wednesday. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)

Haydu, Anna E.
Anna Elizabeth Haydu, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Haydu, who died yesterday, will be buried from the home of the parents, 33 Sheridan Avenue, tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock. Interment will be in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, under direction of Murphy. [Trenton Evening Times Thu 16 Dec 1915 (Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers)]

Heald, Daniel
Daniel Heald, jr., listed in the 1843 Chicago, IL City directory as: "Mason, Jackson [St.], bet Clark and Pacific ave; Died, Trenton. N.J., July 12, 1874, aged 66 - 9-28" [submitted by K. Torp]

Hildinger, Charles C.
HILDINGER BURIAL TO BE SATURDAY
Prominent Figure in Trenton Amusement Fields Dies at 54
Charles C. Hildinger, 54 years old, well known owner of several amusement ventures in the city and elsewhere and president of the Mercer County Board of Taxation, will be buried from his late home, 614 West State Street. Following services, interment will be in Ewing Church Cemetery under direction of F. J. Ullrich & Sons, Inc.
Mr. Hildinger died yesterday afternoon at Mercer Hospital. He had suffered an acute heart attack at his summer home, in Belmar, the day before his condition growing so serious that he was ordered brought to the Trenton institution about 2 a.m. yesterday. He regained consciousness for about five hours prior to his death.
Mrs. Hildinger and Lee Newbury, of Belmar, his partner in theatrical enterprises, accompanied him to Trenton from the shore city.
Mr. Hildinger is survived by his widow, a son, Clark and daughter Claire. They reside at the West State Street home. He leaves also three sisters, Mrs. Frank J. Ullrich, Mrs. David C. Johnston and Mrs. Paul Sweet, all of this city; three nieces, Mrs. John Nicholathwaite, of Portsmouth, Ohio; Miss Daisy Cochrane of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Walter Stevens, also of Washington, and one nephew, Charles Sweet, of this city.
He was a member of True Craftsman Lodge, F. & A. M.; Scottish Rite, Three Times Three Chapter and Crescent Temple, Mystic Shire. He belonged also to Trenton Lodge No. 105 B.P.O. Elks and Trenton Lodge of Moose. He was also a member of the Trenton Republican Club of the Belmar Betterment League and the Allied Motion Picture Theatre Association.
Mr. Hildinger's early life had many of the story-book qualities that fired the imagination of the youth of a generation ago. Born on a farm in Armstrong County, PA., where he remained until he was 14 years old, he soon set out for wider opportunities, and when he was still a young man he was making the most of his chances in Pittsburgh. His small business adventure subsequently took him to many smaller towns and eventually to this city.
Interested in newspapers, he obtained a position as circulation solicitor of the Trenton Times. Two years later he started here what is believed to have been the first motion picture house east of Pittsburgh. It was while visiting in Pittsburgh that the film theatre idea came to him. He perched himself on a curb and watched 300 persons enter a theatre. Financially inclined, Hildinger figured the proceeds which the management received.
He returned t o Trenton and the "Bijou" was the result. It was opened at 28 North Warren Street, on July 12, 1906. It was an immediate success and Hildinger and his brother-in-law Charles C. Cutler, formed the Dream Amusement Company.
Within ten years, Hildinger owned eight show houses here. One of them was the "Nicolet," located at 134 South Broad Street and housing 221 persons. Coming to Trenton without a nickel, Hildinger was soon to be dubbed the "Five Cent King of Trenton." And he often admitted that he was proud of the title.
Headed String of Theatres
Mr. Hildinger's string of movie houses later included the Bijou on Chestnut Avenue, Princess on North Clinton Avenue, Victory on South Broad Street, Rialto on Pennington Avenue, American on Princeton Avenue, Strand on Hermitage Avenue, and Garden on North Broad Street. He also had an interest in the Greenwood and City Square theatres. In each of these enterprises he was aided by financially interested associates.
Nearly twenty years ago Mr. Hildinger organized the Hildinger Booking Company, which became a clearing house for films for his own and other local theatres. While engaged in this business he became associated with the late Milton Hirshfeld and, with the latter, acquired the Stacy Theatre on East State Street, of which he was the active head at the time of his death.
Also Had Interests at Shore
With Mr. Hirshfeld, he became a leading member of the group that four year ago was organized to erect the Lincoln Theatre. Throughout the course of construction of this playhouse, Mr. Hildinger was continually on the job as a building supervisor. Upon its completion, he became vice president of the enterprise and, at the death of Mr. Hirshfeld and until the sale of the house to the RKO interests, he was the active head in the operation of the Lincoln.
For the past ten years, Mr. Hildinger has resided throughout the summer at Belmar, where he also had extensive amusement holdings. He was affiliated with two theatres and an amusement pier there and with the Ocean Theatre in Asbury Park.
He was also actively identified with Woodlawn Park and formerly conducted the Arcade billiard parlors on East State Street, between Broad and Warren.
Back in 1927 Mr. Hildinger was named treasurer of the New Jersey Motion Picture Owners' Association during their annual convention in Asbury Park. He also was vice president of the Southern New Jersey branch of the association at one time.
[Source: Trenton Evening Times, 3 Sep 1931 -- Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers, Great-grandniece-in-law]

Hildinger, Helen B.
Mrs. Hildinger; Theater Owner
Mrs. Helen B. Hildinger, widow of Charles C. Hildinger, died today at her home on River Road, Ewing Township.
Mrs. Hildinger owned the Strand Theater and had an interest in the Greenwood and Mayfair Theaters.
She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society of St. Francis Church, the League of Women Voters, the Contemporary, Mount Carmel Guild, and Allied Theater Owners of New Jersey. She was a past president of the oZnta Club of Trenton and was past governor of District 3.
Surviving are a daughter, Miss Claire H. Hildinger, and a son, J. Clark Hildinger, both of Trenton.
The funeral will be held Monday at 8:30 a.m. from the Ullrich Funeral Home, 425 Greenwood Avenue. Requiem high mass will be celebrated at 9:30 in St. Francis Church and interment will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call Sunday after 3 p.m.
Source: Trenton Evening Times, 15 Dec 1960 -- Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers

Hildinger, J. Clark
Hildinger, Movie Heir, Dead at 51
J. Clark Hildinger, 51, was dead on arrival at Mercer Hospital today after suffering an apparent heart attack at his home, 922 River Road.
Born in Trenton, he was a former owner of the Strand Theater on North Hermitage Avenue
His late father, Charles C. Hildinger, was head of the Hildinger Enterprises that operated a chain of theaters in Trenton during the 1920s and 1930s.
Hildinger was a veteran of World War II and was a member of American Legion Post 93.
His mother was the late Helen Dunn Hildinger and he is survived by a sister, Miss Claire Hildinger of Trenton, and several cousins.
The funeral will be held Monday at 8:30 a.m. from the M. William Murphy Funeral Home., 149 North Warren Street. Requiem high mass will be celebrated at 9:30 in St. Francis Church and interment will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call Sunday from 4 to 9 p.m. American Legion services will be at 7:30 and the Rosary will be recited at 8.
[Source: Trenton Evening Times, 3 May 1968 -- Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers]

Isaac N. Housel
Contributed by Dale Donlon
Indian Chieftain; Vinita. I. T. (OK); April 29, 1897
Died Praying by His Son’s Grave
Trenton, N. J., April 27 – Isaac N. Housel, a well-known merchant of this city, was found dead yesterday on his knees by the side of his son’s grave. He had apparently died while praying.

Johnston, Mrs. Mary E. (nee Hildinger)
Mrs. Mary E. Johnston, 89, of 631 Edgewood Avenue, died Friday in the Riverview Nursing Home.
Widow of David C. Johnston, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Alvin Rogers of Miami, Fla.; two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Poulson & VanHise Home, 408 Bellevue Avenue. Interment will be in Ewing Church Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow evening.
Source: Trenton Sunday Times Advertiser
Date: Sunday, 8 Aug 1954
Submitted by: Teresa Wilson Rogers
Relationship: Great-granddaughter-in-law

KARGÉ, GENERAL JOSEPH
Our whole town has been shocked the past week on hearing of the sudden demise of Professor Joseph Kargé in the streets of New York on Tuesday afternoon.
Professor Kargé was popular with the students and with the townspeople. On several occasions he has delivered lectures to our citizens and in places abroad. For a term he served the Borough as one of its Councilmen. He was a communicant of the First Presbyterian Church. He had a home of his own here, also one at Bay Head. His funeral took place from his residence yesterday at 1 o'clock, and he was interred in our cemetery. Dean Murray and Rev. H. G. Hinsdale, his pastor, conducted the services. The circumstances of his decease and an outline of his life were given in the New York Tribune of Wednesday morning, which account we herewith append --
"Among the passengers who boarded the Pennsylvania ferryboat that left Jersey City for New York at 3:30 Tuesday afternoon was an erect, well-built man, whose commanding presence and soldierly bearing instinctively attracted the attention of the other passengers. He was Joseph Kargé, professor of Continental languages and literature at Princeton College. By his side as he walked to the upper cabin were Professor Hermann C. O. Huss, his assistant, and Henry B. Fine, professor of mathematics at the same college. Professor Kargé was apparently in the best possible health, although it was known that he had lately been troubled with attacks of heart failure. The Christmas holidays had given him a few days' vacation, and he was about to spend it in New York, partly with his son, Ladislas Kargé, who has a law office at No. 239 Broadway, and partly with Henry F. Taber, of No. 42 East Twelfth street.
All through the journey to New York he had been in good spirits, laughing and chatting with even more than his usual animation. With Mr. Fine and Mr. Huss on either side of him, Mr. Kargé walked to the fore part of the cabin and took a seat by the window. Just as the steam whistle sounded for the start Professor Fine, who had been looking out of the window at the river, heard a short cry, and turning quickly around saw that Professor Kargé had fallen over in the seat. In the same instant several passengers rushed over to him. Mr. Huss and Mr. Fine loosened his shirt collar, bathed his face with water, and used all means to restore him, but when the boat touched the New York slip Professor Kargé was unconscious. Then he was carried to a hack, which was driven at great speed to the Astor House. Dr. Farrington, the hotel physician, ran downstairs to the hack. Professor Kargé was dead.
At the suggestion of Dr. Farrington, the body was taken to Naughton's undertaking rooms, No. 35 Mott street, and word of the death was sent to Ladislas Kargé, who took charge of the body. Deputy Coroner Conway gave the usual permit, and early in the evening the body was sent to Princeton. Read bio [Princeton Press, 31 Dec 1892, Submitted By: John A. Riggs]

Koch, Christian P.
The funeral of Christian P. Koch, son of Christian and the late Kate Koch, who died last evening, will be held from the home of his brother-in-law, Anthony J. Pippel, 966 Smith Street, Saturday morning. Requiem high mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at 9 o'clock. Interment will be in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, under direction of the E.A. Curran Establishment. Mr. Koch was 28 years old. He was a plumber and was well known in the East Trenton section. Besides his father, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Anthony J. Pippel, and one brother, Joseph Koch. [ Trenton Evening Times, Wed 15 Dec 1915- Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers]

Lambert, Alfred
January 15, 1882- Alfred Lambert, of Hopewell township, near Harborton, committed suicide Thursday morning by shooting himself in the mouth with a pistol. He arose as usual with his wife in the morning, but did not leave the room until after she had gone, which was unusual, and it is since supposed that he waited for an opportunity to get his pistol. He came down soon after and ate his breakfast. His son and workman went to the barn and he went to the woodshed. Soon after a smothered report was heard by the family, but was not recognized as that of a pistol. When found he was dead and the pistol lay near him. He had evidently shot himself in the mouth as the upper and lower jaws were fractured, the tongue and flesh about the mouth were badly mangled and torn by the explosion. No cause could be assigned for the act, but since last Friday he looked flushed, slept badly, ate less than usual and seemed nervous. He was about 44 years of age and leaves a wife and five children. Dr. J.S. Lanning, of Woodsville, was called and notified the county physician. The case being clearly one of suicide a burial certificate was given-Emporium. (submitted by Shauna Williams)

Layton, William E.
William E. Layton, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Layton, died early this morning at the home of the parents, 349 Academy Street, after a brief illness. The child was one year old. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock from the parents' residence. The Rev. Milton A. Craft, rector of Grace P.E. Church, will conduct the funeral services. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, under the direction of Clifford P. Taylor. [Trenton Evening Times Thu 16 Dec 1915 - Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers]

Linn, Jas.
Died: at Trenton, N J, on the same day on which his namesake died in Washington City, Jas Linn, in his 73d yr, late Secretary of the State of N J; formerly a Republican in Congress [Daily National Intelligencer, JAN 16, 1821 - Submitted by K. Torp]

Mandle, Andrew
Andrew Mandle, who died Sunday after a lingering illness was buried from his late home, 268 Ashmore Avenue this morning. Requiem high mass was celebrated in St. Francis Church at 9 o'clock, Interment was in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, under direction of Ullrich. [Trenton Evening Times, Wed 15 Dec 1915 - Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers]

Micklethwait, Virginia
Word was received here of the sudden death this morning of Mrs. Virginia Hildinger Micklethwait, about 57, wife of the late Joseph T. Micklethwait. She passed away in Trenton, N.J., which has been her home the last few years.
The body is to be brought here for funeral and burial services.
Mrs. Micklethwait was a sister-in-law of Drs. Oscar and W. D. Micklethwait. Her husband, a former Portsmouth attorney and county prosecutor and secretary of the Carr's Fork Coal Co., died in 1932.
[Source: The Portsmouth Times, Tuesday, 4 Nov 1947 -- Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers]

Moldovan, Claire H.
A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday for Claire Hildinger Moldovan, 62, formerly of River Road, Trenton, who died Tuesday in Belleair Bluffs, Fla. She had lived in Trenton until 1973, when she moved to Florida.
For over 17 years, Mrs. Moldovan was with the Display Advertising Department of the Trentonian Newspaper. She was a sustaining member of the Junior League of Trenton.
She is survived by her husband, George Moldovan; a daughter, Dr. Georgene Moldovan, of Anchorage Alaska; and a granddaughter.
The Mass will be said at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Francis Church. Burial will be in Ewing Church Cemetery under the direction of the M. William Murphy Funeral Home, 149 N. Warren St. There will be no calling hours.
[Source: Trenton Evening Times, 2 Dec 1982 -- Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers]

Mooney, Arthur
Arthur Mooney Died in the County Jail - Prisoner Was a Sufferer of Heart Trouble - Was Attending the Sunday Service.
Arthur Mooney, of No. 558 Second street, died suddenly in the Mercer County Jail while attending a religious service conducted for the prisoners by Evangelist George Sortor. Mooney was arrested last Thursday on a charge made by his mother, who, when the case was before Police Justice Cook, did not want to press the charge. Mooney was suffering from heart trouble, superinduced by exhaustion. He was given medical attendance and was thought to be improving. He was in his seat all through the service, and when a call was made for all who believed in Christ to arise he remained seated. His condition was such as to be noticeable at this time, and an examination was made which revealed the startling fact that the unfortunate man was dead. He was removed to Taylor's morgue. [Trenton Times Monday 10 Dec 1900 - Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers]

Moore, Edward
March 1, 1882- Edward Moore, of Trenton, who was lately bitten on the lip by a dog, died on Sunday from hydrophobia. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)

Murphy, James
April 5, 1882 - Last Saturday morning the dead body of James Murphy was found among some terra cotta pipes in the yard of O.O. Bowman's Terra Cotta Works, Trenton. The marks of violence found on him at once led to the belief that he had been murdered. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)

Opdycke, Joseph D.
Funeral Services for Joseph D. Opdycke, who died last evening after being stricken with paralysis, will be conducted at his late home, 35 Jefferson Street. Saturday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock. Interment will be in Frenchtown, under direction of Poulson & Coleman. Mr. Opdycke apparently enjoyed good health until yesterday when he was suddenly taken ill dying a few hours later. He was born in Frenchtown 63 years ago, but had resided in this city many years, being employed as a carpenter. One brother, A.L. Opdycke, survives. [The Trenton Evening Times, Thu 16 Dec 1915 Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers]

Reading, James
March 8, 1882-FISHER-In Trenton, on Wednesday, Mar. 1st, 1882, James Reading, son of James S. and Jennie S. Fisher, aged 5 years and 10 months. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)

Riley, John P.
In this city, on the 11th instant, John P., son of Charles A. and the late Helen Riley. The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral from his father's residence, No. 1107 South Broad Street, on Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock. Requiem high mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception at 9:30 o'clock. Interment at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery. [Trenton Evening Times Mon, 13 Dec 1915 - Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers]

Rogers, Alvin S.
Funeral Rites for Dr. Rogers
Cremation Will Follow Services at Home Tomorrow Evening
Services for Dr. Alvin S. Rogers, 47, widely known Trenton physician, who died yesterday at his home, 233 North Warren Street, of a streptococcic infection, which he is believed to have contracted in the performance of his medical duties, will be conducted at his home tomorrow evening by the Rev. Oscar W. Henderson, pastor of Grace Baptist Church. Friends may call tomorrow afternoon and evening. The funeral, Wednesday morning, will be private. Cremation will take place in Ewing Crematorium. George F. Ullrich is in charge of arrangements.
Source: Trenton EveningTimes
Date: 23 May 1937
Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers

Graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School in 1910, Dr. Rogers served his internship in Mercer Hospital and was then appointed to the hospital medical staff. Beginning in 1911, he conducted his office at 126 North Warren Street until last October, when he moved to 233 North Warren Street.
Surviving are his wife, Luella Johnston Rogers; a son, Alvin S., Jr., aged 11, a daughter, Esther Louise, 6 and two sisters, Misses Florence and Olivia Rogers, of this city.
Dr. Rogers was born in a house which formerly stood opposite St. Mary's Cathedral School, the son of the late Dr. Elmer H. Rogers and Olivia Bowers Rogers. Receiving his early education in the local public schools, he later attended George School, Pennsylvania Medical School and Pennington Seminary, and also undertook special studies at Jefferson Medical College, where he was a member of Phi Beta Pi fraternity. He also took art and culture courses in Belgium.
He was a member of many fraternal organizations and other societies including Column Lodge of Masons, the Shrine, Knights Templar, Knights of Pythias, Knights of the Golden Eagles, Camp 14, Patriotic Order Sons of America; Kiwanis Club, Woodmen of the World, and the American Medical Profession.
[Source: Trenton Evening Times, 24 May 1937-- Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers, Granddaughter-in-law]

Rogers, Benjamin H.
Dr. B. H. Rogers Dead
Word has been received here of the death in San Diego, California of Dr. Benjamin H. Rogers, formerly of this city and at one time of resident of Paterson. He was the son of the late Mrs. Jane E. Rogers, and is survived by a sister Miss Ella M. Rogers; four nephews, Dr. Lawrence M. Rogers, Norman T. Rogers, Irwin W. Rogers, Jr. and Dr. Alvin H. Rogers, and three nieces, Helen M. Rogers, Florence Rogers and Olive Rogers, all of this city. He was a brother of the late Dr. Elmer H. Rogers and Irvin W. Rogers.
Source: Trenton Evening Times
Date: 6 May 1923
Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers
Relationship: Great-grandniece-in-law

Rogers, Dr. Elmer
Dr. Elmer Rogers Dies Suddenly
North Warren Street Physician Martyr to His Profession
Dr. Elmer H. Rogers, one of Trenton's leading physicians, died suddenly of heart disease at 4 o'clock this morning at his home, 126 North Warren street. While his health has been poor of late his death was unexpected and came as a shock to his many friends. He retired feeling as well as usual last evening, but in a short time he was awakened with pains about his heart. He took the accustomed remedies, but seemed to realize that the ailment was of a serious nature and advised Mrs. Rogers to send for physicians. Drs. Morton Kent and L. D. Tompkins arrived in a few minutes, but their ministrations were unavailing.
Dr. Rogers enjoyed one of the largest practices in Trenton and was practically a martyr to his calling. At some seasons in the year he made as many as 100 sick calls in one day and was kept busy late into the night. The strain first began to show upon his health about a year ago when he complained about his heart. He remained in his home Monday and Tuesday of this week, but was around the centre of the city yesterday although he did not make any sick calls.

SKETCH OF HIS LIFE
Dr. Rogers was born in Dolington, Pa., forty-seven years ago. He was educated in the public schools there and then entered the Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. Upon his graduation he came to Trenton, twenty years ago. He established an office at Perry and Warren streets, where the Central Restaurant now is and remained there five years, after which he removed to his late home. He continued his studies after graduation and took special courses in foreign colleges. He was abroad three times. He was awarded certificates by the Metropolitan School of Medicine in London, and the Medical Graduates' College and Polyclinic in London. The former certificate permitted him to practice in the Charing Cross, Guys, King's College, Middlesex, St. George's, St. Mary's, St. Thomas's, University College and Westminster Hospitals. In the Medical Graduates' College the course was in Ophthalmology and Clinical Pathology, while in Berlin two years ago he studied special branches of surgery. He also attended the Philadelphia Hospital for Skin Diseases in Philadelphia, and took special training on the eye, ear and throat in institutions in New York. Dr. Rogers was unusually successful in his profession and was frequently called to surrounding cities. He had a blunt manner but forceful character and immediately won the implicit confidence and trust of his patients. He devoted all of his energy to his work, and was untiring in his efforts. Public life never appealed to him.
He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Olivia Bowers, of Fallsington, and three children, one son and two daughters. His son, Alvin, is a student at the State Schools. His daughters are Florence and Olive. Mrs. Jane Rogers, his mother and Irvin W. Rogers, his brother, who is secretary and general agent of the Standard Fire Insurance Company, live in this city. Another brother, Dr. B. H. Rogers, resides in Paterson.
Dr. Rogers was a member of the Trenton Medical Library Association, the Mercer County Component Medical Society, Trenton Circle, Brotherhood of America, the Alumni Association of Jefferson Medical College, Trenton Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Shepherd's Delight Lodge, Ancient Order of Shepherds, Century Council, Junior Order of United American Mechanics and Royal Oak Lodge, Sons of St. George. He attended the meetings of the Hicksite Friends.
The arrangements for the funeral have not been completed. The interment will be under the direction of Ashmore & Margerum.
Source: Trenton EveningTimes
Date: 11 April 1907
Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers
Relationship: Great-granddaughter-in-law

Dr. Rogers Buried In Riverview Today
Many Professional and Personal Friends Attend Funeral Services
Funeral Services of the Society of Friends were conducted this afternoon over the body of Dr. Elmer H. Rogers at his later home, 126 North Warren street. There was also a short eulogy by the Rev. A.J. Welsley, pastor of the Third Presbyterian Church. The funeral was largely attended, there being an exceptionally large representation of members of the medical profession present. Lodges of which Dr. Rogers was a member were represented by large delegations. The lodges which were represented at the services were Trenton Circle of Brotherhood of America, Trenton Lodge of Knights of Pythias, Shepherds Delight Lodge of The Ancient Order of Shepherds, Century Council of Jr. O. U. A. M., and Royal Oak Lodge of Sons of St. George. There were also representatives of the Trenton Medical Library Association, Jefferson Medical College Alumni Association, Mercer County Component Medical Society.
Interment of the body of Dr. Rogers was made in Riverview cemetery at the convenience of the family and under the direction of Ashmore & Margerum.
Dr. Rogers died Thursday after a short illness. He was 48 years of age and was one of the best known physicians in New Jersey. He had been in poor health for some time, but his death was sudden and unexpected, heart trouble being the cause.
Source: Trenton Times
Date: 15 April 1907
Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers
Relationship: Great-granddaughter-in-law

Rogers, Helen
In this city yesterday occurred the death of Helen, daughter of Dr. Elmer H. and Olivia M. Rogers, in the 5th year of her age. Funeral from her parents' residence, 126 North Warren street, on Fifth day, 22d instant, at 4 o'clock p.m. Interment private.
Source: Trenton Evening Times, 21 Jul 1897 -- Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers, Great-grandniece-in-law

Rogers, Irwin W.
I.W. ROGERS DEAD, FUNERAL THURSDAY
Secretary of Standard Fire Insurance Company Victim of Typhoid Pneumonia
Typhoid pneumonia cause the death yesterday of Irwin W. Rogers, secretary of the Standard Fire Insurance Company at this home, 824 West State Street. He was stricken four weeks ago.
Mr. Rogers was in the 48th year of his age, having been born December 10, 1863 at Edgewood, Bucks County, PA. He was the son of the late Levi H. Rogers. His mother is Mrs. Jane Rogers who resides on Jackson Street, this city. Mr. Rogers attended the schools at Edgewood and later became a student at the old Steward-Rider Business College. At the conclusion of his business education Mr. Rogers affiliated himself with Samuel Bailey, an insurance broker of this city, with whom he acquired a knowledge of the business and after a time branched out for himself representing the German, Buffalo and American Insurance Companies in addition to a number of others. His greatest success, however, was as secretary of the Standard Fire Insurance Company, whose main office is situated on West State Street.
Mr. Rogers was a member of Trenton Lodge No. 5, F. & A. M.; the National Union and other bodies. For ten years he was associated with the I.O.O.F., but later severed his connection with the organization. In politics Mr. Rogers was a Democrat. For a number of years he and his family resided on Bellevue Avenue, near Prospect Street, and later lived on West State Street, near Overbrook Avenue. Some time ago he erected a handsome residence, which is situated at 824 West State Street. While a resident of the Thirteenth Ward Mr. Rogers, at the insistence of his friends, was twice a candidate on the Democratic ticket for Councilman.
A widow, who, before her marriage, was Miss Mary Tallman, also of Bucks County; three sons, Dr. Lawrence H. Rogers of Paterson, Norman and Irvin W. Jr. and one daughter, Miss Helen M., all of this city, survive. His mother, Mrs. Jane Rogers and a sister Miss Ella Rogers and a brother, Dr. Benjamin Rogers of Paterson also survive. The later Dr. Elmer Rogers of this city was another brother.
The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery, under direction of Irvins & Taylor.
Source: Trenton Evening Times
Date: 13 May 1912
Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers
Relationship: Great-grandniece-in-law

Rogers, Jane E.
Mrs. Jane E. Rogers, widow of Levi H. Rogers, died this morning at her home, 126 Jackson Street, after an illness of 10 days. Death was due to apoplexy. Mrs. Rogers was 80 years old. One daughter, Miss Ella Rogers, one son Dr. Benjamin Rogers and five grandchildren, Dr. Lawrence and Dr. Alvin Rogers, and the Misses Helen, Florence and Olivia Rogers survive. Mrs. Rogers was a member of the Friends Society and these services will be conducted at the funeral which will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery under direction of Ivins and Taylor.
Source: Trenton Evening Times
Date: Thursday, August 15, 1918
Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers
Relationship: Great-great-granddaughter-in-law

Rogers, Dr. Lawrence
SUCCUMBS AT AGE 76
Donnelly Hospitals head Dies at Home on Grounds
Dr. Lawrence H. Rogers, 76, medical director of Donnelly Memorial Hospitals since 1925, died suddenly last night after suffering a heart attack at his home on the hospital grounds. He was pronounced dead at 11:15 p.m. by Dr. Paul Klempner, tuberculosis clinician at the hospitals. Today Mayor Holland named Dr. Klempner acting medical director.
Dr. Rogers first went to Donnelly in 1913. It was then known at the Municipal Colony and consisted of one small hospital, 20 beds and three patients. Over the period of 46 years, his name became "almost synonymous" with the hospitals.
"His career" said Holland, "is the history, largely, of the city of Trenton's care of its aged and ill."
Dr. Rogers gained fame in medical circles for his pioneering work in the fields of confectious disease and contagious diseases and geriatrics.
Born in Tullytown on August 30, 1883, Dr. Rogers was graduated from Princeton University in 1904 and from New York University Medical College in 1908. For a time, he practiced medicine with his uncle, Dr. Benjamin Rogers, in Paterson and later in Trenton. He was named to the Municipal Colony medical staff in 1913. His title was city physician. He returned to Donnelly after serving 19 months in the U. S. Army Medical Corps during World War I.
Before entering Princeton, Dr. Rogers was graduated from the Model School here in 1900. After graduation from medical school, he studied for a year at Berlin and Vienna Universities and later interned at Bellevue Hospital in New York.
His chief medical interest was in communicable diseases and he authored sever articles on diphtheria carriers and control of scarlet fever and polio.
Before becoming medical director in 1925, he also practiced privately and was on the staff of Mercer Hospital.
The Municipal Colony was largely a hospital for tuberculosis patients when Dr. Rogers first went there. Later it grew to a complex of hospitals housing hundreds of patients, including those with contagious diseases, the aged and chronically ill. Dr. Rogers was in charge of all medical services performed at the institution and for a time in the city manager area of Trenton government handled all phases of administration, including business operation.
Dr. Rogers once served as president of the Mercer County Medical Society.
He came from a family of physicians. In addition to his uncle in Paterson, another uncle, Dr. Elmer Rogers, lived in Trenton. His grandfather, Dr. Tallman Rogers, practiced medicine in Tullytown. His father, Ervin W. Rogers, was secretary for many years of the Standard Fire Insurance Company.
"As a person," said Mayor Holland, "Dr. Rogers as learned and skilled in many fields. His broad knowledge and ability made him a most interesting conversationalist and companion. He was equally at home with philosophers and fishermen and was wont to serve an affinity between the two."
Dr. Rogers was known as an ardent fisherman and was especially fond of surf fishing.
"Hardly a family in our city and environs," said Holland, "has not in some way been touched by Donnelly and I know that I extend sympathy to the Rogers family, not only for the official family of the city but for all of the people of the Trenton area."
Dr. Rogers was a member of Trenton Lodge 5, F & AM; Scottish Rite, Crescent Temple and Trenton Post 93, American Legion, Phi Alpha Sigma medical fraternity and Prospect Street Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eliza Thropp Rogers; a son, Dr. Fred B. Rogers of the faculty of Temple University Medical School; a daughter, Dr. Elizabeth E. Rogers of the faculty of Trenton State College; a sister, Mrs. Eugene Brinkerhoff of Washington Crossing, Pa., and two brothers, Norman of Mantoloking and Irvin of California.
Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Ivins & Taylor, 77 Prospect Street with interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow evening. Masonic services will be held at 8 p.m.
Source: Trenton Evening Times, 15 Oct 1959 - Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers

Rogers, Levi H.
ROGERS - February 4th, in Trenton, Levi H. Rogers, formerly of Mount Holly.
Source: New Jersey Mirror
Date: 10 Feb 1892
Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers
Relationship: Great-great-granddaughter-in-law

CITY NOTES
The funeral of Mr. Levi H. Rogers took place at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the residence of his son, Dr. Elmer H. Rogers, 126 North Warren street. Sunday Trenton Times Advertiser, 8 Feb 1892 - Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers

Rogers, Mary O.
Funeral on Friday for Mrs. Rogers
Mrs. Mary Olivia Rogers, widow of Dr. Elmer Rogers, and niece of John P. Stackhouse, died last night at her late residence following a lengthy illness.
She is survived by two daughters, the Misses Florence and Olivia Rogers; a son Dr. Alvin S. Rogers; two grandchildren; a brother William A. Bowers, of Washington, D.C., and a sister, Mrs. Rosamond Gold, also of Washington, D.C. The funeral will be held from the Poulson and Van Hise Home for Services, 408 Bellevue Avenue, Friday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Poulson and Van Hise. Friends may call Thursday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.
Source: Trenton Evening Times
Date: 11 Apr 1934
Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers
Relationship: Great-granddaughter-in-law

Rogers, Olivia
Entered into rest on January 17th, 1940, Olivia R., daughter of the late Dr. Elmer H. and M. Olivia Rogers. The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral from The Poulson & Van Hise Home for Services. No. 408 Bellevue Avenue, on Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment at Riverview Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.

Miss Olivia R. Rogers
Funeral Services for Miss Olivia R. Rogers, daughter of the late Dr. Elmer H. and M. Olivia Rogers, who died suddenly yesterday morning at Mercer Hospital, will be held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock at the Poulson & Van Hise Home for Services, 408 Bellevue Avenue. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow evening between 7 and 9 o'clock.
Miss Rogers was stricken shortly before 11 A.M. yesterday at her home, 126 North Warren Street. She was rushed to the hospital in a police ambulance, where she was pronounced dead five minutes after arrival. She is survived by a sister, Miss Florence A. Rogers, and an uncle, William A. Bowers, of Washington, D.C.
Source: Trenton Evening Times
Date: 18 Jan 1940
Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers
Relationship: Great-grand-niece-in-law

Rogers, Ellerslie Wallace
Rogers - In this city, on the 20th inst, Wallace M., eldest son of Elmer H. and Mary Lydia Rogers in the 10th year of his age. Interment private and at the convenience of the family.
Same page:
City Notes
Dr. Elmer H. Rogers and Mrs. Rogers today lost by death their 10year-old son Wallace.
Source: The Trenton Times
Date: Wednesday, 20, Feb 1895
Submitted by: Teresa Wilson Rogers
Additional notes: Cemetery records from Riverview cemetery show that his name was actually Ellerslie Wallace Rogers. As he was born about 1885 and died in 1895, and has no stone in the cemetery, I probably would never have discovered his existence except for this obituary and newspaper clip.

Ryan, Mary E. - Mrs. Mary E. Ryan, widow of John Ryan, who died yesterday afternoon at her home, 11 Bond Street, after a lengthy illness. Death was due to general infirmities. For 32 years she resided in the Sacred Heart parish, removing 7 years ago to her present home. One son, William J. Ryan, and two daughters, Mrs. Nellie Wright and Mrs. Harry Dunn, survive. Requiem high mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's Cathedral Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock, with interment in St. John's Cemetery, under direction of Thos. Crawford. [Trenton Sunday Times Advertiser 5 Dec 1915 - Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers]

Schanck, John
Dr. John G. Schanck, Assistant Physician of the New Jersey Asylum, died on Monday, September 27th, at Princeton, of hemorrhage of the lungs. He was a young man, only twenty six years of age, and of great promise. He was an agreeable and attentive man in his profession, and highly esteemed by all who knew him. [The Medical and Surgical Reporter, Philadelphia, Oct 16, 1875 - Submitted by Linda Rodriguez]

Stout, Noah T.
March 29, 1882- Last Tuesday Mr. Noah T. Stout, who resided about two miles south of Hopewell, took his fishing lines and went to Titus's mill pond to fish. Not returning that day nor during the night, search was made for him when his dead body was found on the banks of the pond, by D.B. Cox. He had caught two or three fish, one of which was on the line. What was the cause of his death can be conjectured. As there was no evidence of any struggle his death must have been very sudden. He was about 77 years old. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)

Noah Stout
February 2, 1910
The Hopewell Herald, Hopewell New Jersey
Aged Mount Rose Citizen Passes Away
Noah Stout, aged 87 years, died at his residence at Mount Rose last Thursday night of pneumonia after an illness of about two weeks. He was well known and highly respected in the community in which he lived. The funeral was held Monday morning at 10 o'clock from his last residence with services at the Old School Baptist meeting house, of which church he had long been a member, at 11:30 o'clock, Elder F.A. Chick officiating. Interment was in the Old School Baptist churchyard.
Deceased is survived by a widow and four children, two sons and two daughters. They are Moses Stout, jr., of Mount Rose; Purington Stout of Cedar Grove; Mrs. William Hixson of this vicinity and Mrs. Anna Hoagland of Rochester, Pa.
Mr. Stout was for several years a resident of this borough. (Submitted by S. Williams)

Sweet, Charles F.
Charles F. Sweet, ex-theater manager
Charles F. Sweet, 78, of Versailles Apartment, 220 Sullivan Way, died Tuesday at his home.
Born in Kittanning, Pa., Mr. Sweet came to Trenton in 1923 and became associated with his uncle, Charles C. Hildinger who owned a string of movie theatres.
He was the manager of the Stacy Theatre and later the Mayfair Theatre. He retired after 44 years of service. He was a 1919 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and an Army veteran of World War I.
Mr. Sweet was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Trenton, where he served on the administrative board, a member and past president of the Trenton Rotary Club, a board member and vice president of the Rescue Mission, the Barracks No. 3511 Veterans of World War I, Asher Lodge F&AM, and the Crescent Temple.
Surviving are his wife, Frances Holcombe Sweet, a daughter Mrs. Virginia S. Hale of Bowie, Md., and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Ivins and Taylor, 7 7Prospect St., with the Rev. Robert Smith officiating. Burial will be in Ewing Church Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Source: Trenton Evening Times, Thursday 23 Mar 1978 -- Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers, Distant cousin-in-law

Sweet, Mrs. R. Paul
(nee Anna Priscilla Hildinger)
Mrs. Anna Priscilla Sweet, wife of R. Paul Sweet, and mother of Charles F. Sweet, manager of the Stacy Theater o f Trenton, NJ died December 1, in Trenton, NJ following a prolonged illness. Mrs. Sweet had lived in Trenton for more than ten years, moving there from New Kensington, PA. She was born and raised on the old Hildinger farm at Sagamore, Pa, where her brother, the late Charles C. Hildinger, prominent Trenton theatrical magnate, was born. She was a member of the Reformed church, and was associated with various benevolent affairs. She was held in high esteem in by all who knew her.
Besides her husband and son, Mrs. Sweet is survived by a granddaughter, Virginia Sweet, and two sisters, Mrs. David C. Johnson, and Mrs. Frank T. Ullrich, both of Trenton, NJ. [Source: Trenton Evening Times, 1 Dec 1933 -- Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers]

THROPP, JOHN EXTON
Claimed by Death, John Exton Thropp
Long Ill, Dies At Age of 56
Was Head of Machinery And Warehouse Firms And Bank Officer
John Exton Thropp, industrialist and banker, died shortly before 11 o'clock last night at his home, 940 West State Street, following a long illness. He was 56 year old.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Helen Wilson Thropp; a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Thropp Burroughs, wife of Dr. Edmund W. Burroughs; a son, William R. Thropp, II a granddaughter, Helen W. Burroughs, and his mother.
Mr. Thropp was president of the William R. Thropp & Sons Company, manufacturers of mill and plastics machinery; president of the Anchor Warehouse Company and vice president of the Broad Street National Bank and the Greenwood Cemetery Association.
Born in Trenton, Mr. Thropp attended the public schools and the State Model School, after which he took up a mechanical engineering course at Drexel Institute, graduating in 1900.
Active in the Masonic fraternity, Mr. Thropp was a member of Trenton Lodge, No. 5, F. & A.M.; Arch Masons; Palestine Commandery, No. 4, Knights Templar, and Crescent Temple.
Ill for some time, he was under the care of his son-in-law, Dr. Burroughs , and Dr. Harry D. Williams. Arrangements for the funeral are in charge of Poulson & Van Hise.
[Trenton Sunday Times Advertiser, Sunday, 18 Dec 1938 (Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers)]

THROPP, WILLIAM R.
FUNERAL SATURDAY OF WM. R. THROPP
Prominent Foundry Owner Dies Following Lengthy Illness.
Active in Masonic Order
William R. Thropp, president of the William R. Thropp Sons Company, died at his home, 408 Greenwood Avenue, yesterday, from a complication of diseases from which he suffered several months. Besides his widow, who, before her marriage, was Miss Elizabeth J. Exton, two sons, John Exton Thropp and Joseph Wilkes Thropp, who were associated with their father in business; and one daughter, Miss Elizabeth Thropp, survive. Four brothers, John E., Peter D., Thomas H., and Frank W. Thropp also survive.
The funeral services will be conducted at his home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Ivins and Taylor.
Mr. Thropp was a member of the Masonic fraternity, being affiliated with Trenton Lodge No. 3, Three Times-Three Chapter, Palestine Commandery and Crescent Temple of the Mystic Shrine. He was also a director of the Greenwood Cemetery Association.
He was a son of the late John E. Thropp, one of the pioneer machinists and founders in this section. He was born in this city in 1857, and when a youth attended the public schools and the old Rider Business College. For a time he conducted a small machine plant on Second Street.
After taking a special four-year course in machinery and engineering, Mr. Thropp became associated with his father in 1879 in the business on Lewis Street. He was made superintendent of the plant and remained with him for ten years.
In January, 1890, Mr. Thropp decided to go into business for himself and erected the present plant on East State Street near Cook Avenue. The plant was enlarged from time to time until today it is noted for its manufacture of special rubber machinery and hollow chill rolls. Through these special lines of machinery the Thropp plant became known all over the country and filled orders from many sections.
Mr. Thropp was a man of temperate habits and confined his time principally to business. Although a staunch Republican, he never sought office.
[Trenton Evening Times 27 May 1915 - Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers]

THROPP, WILLIAM R.
W. R. Thropp is Dead At 35
William R. Thropp 2d, 35, former president of the William R. Thropp & Sons Company, machinery manufacturers, died yesterday of coronary thrombosis at this home in Clarksburg. He had been in ill health for a couple of years and relinquished the firm presidency in 1947.
Funeral services were held privately this morning at 11 o'clock from the home of his sister, Mrs. Edmund W. Burroughs, 701 West State Street. Dr. Samuel Steinmetz of St. Michael's Episcopal Church officiated. Interment was in Riverview Cemetery.
Mr. Thropp was the son of Mrs. Helen W. Thropp and the late John Exton Thropp. Other survivors are his wife, Mrs. Dorothy E. Schulz Thropp; a daughter, ___________ Thropp, and a sister, Mrs. Edmund W. Burroughs of Trenton.
[Trenton Evening Times 10 Jul 1950 (Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers)]

Ullrich, Mrs. Alpha C.
Mrs. Alpha C. Ullrich Dies in 74th Year
Mrs. Alpha Cutler Ullrich of 1586 Lawrence Road, widow of Frank J. Ullrich, died yesterday at Mercer Hospital after a long illness. She was in her 74th year.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. David C. Johnston; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Helen Hildinger; five nieces, Mrs. Virginia H. Micklethwait, Mrs. Eugene Daly, Mrs. Miller B. Stephenson, Mrs. William Smith and Miss Clare Hildinger, and two nephews, Charles F. Sweet and Clark Hildinger.
The Rev. William R. Guffick of St. Paul's Methodist Church will conduct services Saturday at 2:30 P.M. at the Poulson & Van Hise Home for Services, 408 Bellevue Avenue. Interment will be in Ewing Church Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow evening from 7 to 9 o'clock at the funeral home.
Source: Trenton Evening Times, 30 May 1945 -- Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers

Ullrich, Frank
Long Illness Fatal for Frank Ullrich
One of City's Oldest Undertakers Dies At Age of 76
Frank J. Ullrich, 76 years old, of 1586 Lawrenceville Road, one of Trenton's oldest undertakers, died yesterday afternoon at Princeton Hospital following a lengthy illness. He retired in 1929, the business succeeding to his son, George F. Ullrich.
Born in Germany, Mr. Ullrich came to this county with his parents shortly after the Civil War and settled on a farm in Sebewaing, Mich., where the family built a log cabin. On Thanksgiving Day, 1887, Mr. Ullrich arrived in Trenton, where he was to remain for the remainder of his life.
A cab driver for the old Reading Cab Company, he purchased his cab from the company when it disbanded and within a short time had acquired about 10 cabs as livery wagons, several of which he hired out for funerals.
In 1900, he decided to leave the cab business and become an undertaker and enrolled in an embalming school in Philadelphia. He remained in the business until his retirement.
In 1894, he married Mary E. Reeg, who died in 1922. In 1930, he married Mrs. Clinton Cutter (sp) (nee Alpha Hildinger), who survives him. Other survivors, in addition to his son, George, include four daughters, Mrs. Paul Seiler and Mrs. John Eisenbach, both of Trenton; Mrs. Joseph Reeves, of Detroit; three sisters , Sister Celestine, Sister Gabriel and Sister Bernard, all nuns in Chicago; and a brother Leo Ullrich, of Sebewaing, Mich. Six grandchildren also survive.Funeral services will be held from his late home Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock, with solemn requiem mass at St. Francis Church at 9 o'clock. Interment will be in Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. Friends may call at the home Tuesday afternoon and evening.
[Trenton Sunday Advertiser 30 Aug 1942 Submitted by Teresa Wilson Rogers]

V---, Child
January 15, 1882- The youngest child of James? K? V----, of this place, died Monday morning. (submitted by Shauna Williams)

Van Dyke, Child
May 31, 1882-A little three year old daughter of John S. Van Dyke, died last Saturday morning, of diphtheria. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)

Voorhees, Frank J.
February 22, 1882-Died--On Monday morning, February 13th, 1882, Frank J., youngest son of Jas. R. Voorhees, aged 2 years, 2 months and 28 days. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)

Walsh, Maggie
March 8, 1882-WALSH-Near Hopewell, on Feb. 20th, 1882, Maggie, wife of Patrick Walsh, and eldest daughter of Mrs. Mary Dolan, in the 23d year of her age. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)

Waters, Isaac D.
February 22, 1882-Died-At his residence in Hopwell, N.J., on Wednesday morning Feb. 15?, 1882, at 5 o'clock, Isaac D. Waters, in the 76th year of his age. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)

Wilson, Charles
March 1, 1882-Charles Wilson, father of Capt.John Wilson, died at Trenton last Sunday morning, at the age of 86. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)

Wilson, James J.
Died at Trenton, New Jersey, after an afflicting illness of two weeks, in the 45th year of his age, James J. Wilson, Esq., Editor of the Trenton True American, and formerly a Senator of the United States. [August 18 1824, Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania) - Submitted by Nancy Piper]

Wurtz, Jas.
January 15, 1882-Jas. Wurtz, of Princeton Junction, the man who dug the grave of Aaron Burr in the Princeton cemetery, died last Saturday, aged seventy-give years. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)