Ocean County , NJ History

New Jersey Mirror Mar 9, 1934 died -ATKINSON - May 5, in Whitesbog, Mrs. Louisa Gray Atkinson, aged 63

Lakewood Citizen 26 Jan 1934 Mrs Marie Ehny, died at her home on the Lakewood Road, last Thursday and burial was made in Riverside Cemetery, Toms River on Sunday with the Rev Werner Eberbach, pastor of the Lutheran Church officiating. Mrs Ehny, a native of France had been a resident of this section for a number of years. She was in her sixty eighth year. Surviving are her husband and two daughters, Mrs John Spory and Mrs Roy Nicholas of Paterson

from the Lakewood Citizen 26 Jan 1934 William H Layton, Sr, 62 of 125 Chestnut Street, Red Bank, died early last Friday morning at his home from a complication of diseases. He had been in poor health for some time. Mr Layton was born at Bennetts Mills, December 18,1871, and was the son of Mrs Mary Matthews Layton and the late Henry Layton. He had lived in Red Bank 21 years, coming from Lakewood, where he was engaged in the livery and taxicab business. He continued in this occupation until forced to retire because of poor health. Besides his wife, Mrs Emma Hankins Layton, he is survived by nine children, Joseph, William H Jr and Francis Layton, Red Bank; Edgar, Fair Haven; Arthur, Rumson; Mrs Vivian Stout, Eatontown; Mrs Marie Morford, New Monmouth; Mrs Beatrice Gustin, Elmira, NY; and Mrs Marion Johnson, Brooklyn. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs Mary Matthews Layton, Lakewood; three brothers, Augustus, Red Bank; Harry M, Long Branch; and Charles Layton, Lakewood; four sisters

From the Lakewood Citizen 26 Jan 1934 Miss Katherine Adele Lamarche, daughter of John V and the late Rose Nelson Lamarche, died Monday evening at 6 o'clock at her home on Sycamore Avenue, Shrewsbury. She was born in Lakewood. Surviving besides her father are a brother, John V of New London, Conn, and two sisters, Miss Ruth Nelson Lamarche of Shrewsbury and Mrs George Murfit of New York City. Funeral service was held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at her late home and at 11 at St James R C Church, Red Bank. Burial was made in Mt Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. The Lamarches when they made Lakewood their home resided in the house later occupied by the late Dr George W Lawrence on Second Street

from the Lakewood Citizen 5 Jan 1934 Fred M Estelle, a life long resident of this section, died at his home on the County Line Road last Saturday, following a short illness. Mr Estelle was in his sixty fourth year, and besides his widow is survived by his father, John M Estelle, Southard; one son, Carl, and a daughter, Mrs Stella Armstrong. Two brothers, Consworth of Lakewood and Joel of Southard and two sisters, Mrs Charles VanPelt and Mrs Jessie Matthews of Lakewood, also survive. Mr Estelle was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church and of the Junior Order, United American Mechanics and Patriotic Order Sons of America. Funeral service was held on Wednesday from the late home and from the Methodist Church with the Rev John W Griffith, pastor of the church officiating. Burial was made in Woodlawn Cemetery

From the Lakewood Citizen, 5 Jan 1934 Samuel Bailey, one of the best known insurance men in Ocean County, died suddenly at his home, 78 Water Street, Toms River, early yesterday morning, presumably from a heart attack. He had only been ill a few days. Last week he complained of illness, but continued about his business until Tuesday of this week when he remained at home. His condition was not thought to be serious and his death came as a distinct shock to his family and his many friends. Mr Bailey is survived by his wife and two brothers, Philip and Mark Bailey, both of Toms River. He was a cousin to Mrs Maud W Hagaman of Lakewood

from the Lakewood Citizen 5 Jan 1934: George H Clayton, a life long resident of the county line section of Lakewood and for the past fourteen years a resident of Apple Street, died at his home last Saturday in his seventy seventh year. Mr Clayton was born across the county line in Howell Township, and was the son of Joel and Jane Clayton. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs Robert Madge of Adelphia, and three sons, Frank of Lakewood, who resided with his father; Leon of Asbury Park and Percy of West Point Pleasant. One sister, Mrs Fred M Curtis of Southard also survives. Funeral service was held on Tuesday afternoon at the Soutahrd Methodist Episcopal Church with the Rev Robert Blackman officiating. Burial was made in the Southard Cemetery