Mr. John Voorhees was an elder in the Presbyterian Church. He and his wife, Amanda, owned a comfortable home, 23 Quarry street. He left his estate in the hands of Mr. Joseph Bruere. After the death of Mr. Voorhees the church received $400 from the estate.
Elias Conover was for twenty-five years in the Seminary. Robert Hendrickson and Charles Whychoff have followed him.
Philip Scudder was for many years sexton at Cemetery.
Isaac Stockton conducted a grocery store corner Green and Witherspoon streets. He was a shrewd and successful business man.
Mrs. Margaret Stockton was quite as well known as Mrs. Craig. She and Mrs. Catharine Scudder are about the last of Princeton’s colored aristocracy. Her daughter, Miss Martie Craig, was an accomplished belle in her day. She was a great helper in the Presbyterian Church.
Charles Craig was the pioneer hackman, and his wife a famous cook. Their son, Prof. Walter Craig, was New York’s most famous colored violinist, and their daughter, Jestina, was school teacher and skilled pianist.
The Gordons were a large and influential family, like the Simpsons. Mr. Simpson was the pioneer second-hand clothes dealer.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Williams were the pioneer club-house keepers. Their numerous family still survive and reside in the homestead on Harrison street.
Mr. Thomas James was a familiar figure for some years. He was related to one of the oldest and most aristocratic families in Philadelphia. In his early life in Princeton he was thrifty and prosperous. His children buried him quite recently.
Mrs. Elon Berry is our “shut-in,” but sends out sunshine.