Alfred Warffuell Reeve (1875-1956) was a pharmacist in New Brunswick, New Jersey. (b. May 02, 1875; Bridgeton, Cumberland County, New Jersey, USA - d. Christmas Day, December 25, 1956; New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA)
Parents:
Son of Elwood Joseph Reeve (1852-1934) and Caroline (Cal) Harris Warffuel (1854-1909).
Education:
He attended the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and graduated in 1902.
Marriage:
He married Elisabeth H. Hubbard (1881-1943) on October 27, 1906 in New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of John V. Hubbard and Hattie S. Oram.
Children:
They had the following children: Edith Reeve (1907-1923); Alfred Warful Reeve II (1911-?) who married Lillian Wright; and Elizabeth Hubbard Reeve (1912-?) who married Walter Johnson Rue I.
World War I:
He was working and living at 229 George Street in New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey. The building is now Zajack's pharmacy.
New Brunswick, New Jersey:
Alfred appears in the 1937-1938 New Brunswick City Directory, working at 229 George Street and living at 81 Welton Street.
Biography:
History of Middlesex County (1920): "Alfred Warffuell Reeve, of New Brunswick, New Jersey, is one of the leading pharmacists of this city and has built his success on the sure foundation of expert efficiency in his line, which involves more closely than any other branch of mercantile enterprise the life and well-being of the public. The Reeve family was among the early settlers of New Jersey, Joseph Reeve, the founder of this family in America, coming from England, in 1664, and settling in Burlington county. Always active in constructive lines of endeavor, the family has been prominent to the present time. Mr. Reeve's grandfather was a contractor and builder. Elwood Joseph Reeve, father of Alfred W. Reeve, was born in Woodstown, New Jersey, February 11, 1852, and is now a resident of New Brunswick, and still actively engaged in contracting and building. He married Caroline Harris Warffuell, who died on January 20, 1909, at the age of fifty-five years. They were the parents of four children: Leslie, who died in infancy; Alfred W., of whom further [information is in this biography]; Prentice C. now a resident of Trenton, New Jersey, superintendent of power for the Pennsylvania Railroad shops, and instructor in electricity at the Trenton School of Industrial Art; and Ethan C., a resident of Jersey City, and assistant manager of the Newark office of the Venestra Metal Sash Company. Alfred Warffuell Reeve was born in Bridgeton, New Jersey, on May 2, 1875. His parents removing to Port Norris, and some years later from there to Sea Isle City, the boy's education was gained in the public schools of these two towns. He continued his school attendance until sixteen years old, but from the age of ten earned his own clothes and spending money doing the many little odd jobs which can be found by a boy of energy and spirit. Upon leaving school, he became a mail carrier in Sea Isle City. His ambitions, however, placed this work in the category of the stepping-stone. In 1896 he began the study of pharmacy, and received his degree of Doctor of Pharmacy in 1902. He then entered this field without delay. Mr. Reeve's first position was that of manager of the drug store in the Albion Hotel, at Oil City, Pennsylvania, but remained for only a short time, then came to Jersey City, also for a short time. On May 4, 1903. he came to New Brunswick, where he has since been identified with the drug trade. On March 18, 1906, he bought the present business, located at No. 229 George street, and has conducted it continuously since that date. His success has been such as was due a man of skill along technical lines and practical business ability. He stands high in the trade and is considered a leader in the business world of New Brunswick. He is president of the Sanitary Autokone Company, of New Brunswick, incorporated in 1919, and one of the founders. Mr. Reeve is prominent in Masonic circles. He is past master of Palestine Lodge, No., in. Free and Accepted Masons; is high priest of Scott Chapter, No. 4. Royal Arch Masons, and past commander of Temple Commandery, Knights Templar. He is also a member of Salaam Temple. Ancient Arabic Order Noble? of the Mystic Shrine, of Newark, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge, No. 6, of New Brunswick. Mr. Reeve is a member of the Board of Trade of New Brunswick; he is an active and influential member of the Young Men's Christian Association, and he holds the honor of membership in the National Geographical Society. His personal tastes take him into the great outdoors for relaxation, being fond of all sports. The family are members of the First Reformed Church of New Brunswick, and interested in all its social and benevolent activities. On October 27, 1906, Mr. Reeve married, in New Brunswick. Elizabeth H. Hubbard, daughter of John V. and Hattie S. (Oram) Hubbard, of this city, Mr. Hubbard now being a retired merchant. Mr. and Mrs. Reeve have three children, all living: Edith W., born on September 5, 1907; Alfred W., Jr., born on June 19, 1911; and Elizabeth, born on June 2, 1912. The family home is at No. 229 George street, which he purchased in 1908."
Research:
Researched and written by Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ) for Findagrave starting on June 15, 2004. Updated on March 9, 2014 with Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and his biography.
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Parents:
Son of Elwood Joseph Reeve (1852-1934) and Caroline (Cal) Harris Warffuel (1854-1909).
Education:
He attended the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and graduated in 1902.
Marriage:
He married Elisabeth H. Hubbard (1881-1943) on October 27, 1906 in New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of John V. Hubbard and Hattie S. Oram.
Children:
They had the following children: Edith Reeve (1907-1923); Alfred Warful Reeve II (1911-?) who married Lillian Wright; and Elizabeth Hubbard Reeve (1912-?) who married Walter Johnson Rue I.
World War I:
He was working and living at 229 George Street in New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey. The building is now Zajack's pharmacy.
New Brunswick, New Jersey:
Alfred appears in the 1937-1938 New Brunswick City Directory, working at 229 George Street and living at 81 Welton Street.
Biography:
History of Middlesex County (1920): "Alfred Warffuell Reeve, of New Brunswick, New Jersey, is one of the leading pharmacists of this city and has built his success on the sure foundation of expert efficiency in his line, which involves more closely than any other branch of mercantile enterprise the life and well-being of the public. The Reeve family was among the early settlers of New Jersey, Joseph Reeve, the founder of this family in America, coming from England, in 1664, and settling in Burlington county. Always active in constructive lines of endeavor, the family has been prominent to the present time. Mr. Reeve's grandfather was a contractor and builder. Elwood Joseph Reeve, father of Alfred W. Reeve, was born in Woodstown, New Jersey, February 11, 1852, and is now a resident of New Brunswick, and still actively engaged in contracting and building. He married Caroline Harris Warffuell, who died on January 20, 1909, at the age of fifty-five years. They were the parents of four children: Leslie, who died in infancy; Alfred W., of whom further [information is in this biography]; Prentice C. now a resident of Trenton, New Jersey, superintendent of power for the Pennsylvania Railroad shops, and instructor in electricity at the Trenton School of Industrial Art; and Ethan C., a resident of Jersey City, and assistant manager of the Newark office of the Venestra Metal Sash Company. Alfred Warffuell Reeve was born in Bridgeton, New Jersey, on May 2, 1875. His parents removing to Port Norris, and some years later from there to Sea Isle City, the boy's education was gained in the public schools of these two towns. He continued his school attendance until sixteen years old, but from the age of ten earned his own clothes and spending money doing the many little odd jobs which can be found by a boy of energy and spirit. Upon leaving school, he became a mail carrier in Sea Isle City. His ambitions, however, placed this work in the category of the stepping-stone. In 1896 he began the study of pharmacy, and received his degree of Doctor of Pharmacy in 1902. He then entered this field without delay. Mr. Reeve's first position was that of manager of the drug store in the Albion Hotel, at Oil City, Pennsylvania, but remained for only a short time, then came to Jersey City, also for a short time. On May 4, 1903. he came to New Brunswick, where he has since been identified with the drug trade. On March 18, 1906, he bought the present business, located at No. 229 George street, and has conducted it continuously since that date. His success has been such as was due a man of skill along technical lines and practical business ability. He stands high in the trade and is considered a leader in the business world of New Brunswick. He is president of the Sanitary Autokone Company, of New Brunswick, incorporated in 1919, and one of the founders. Mr. Reeve is prominent in Masonic circles. He is past master of Palestine Lodge, No., in. Free and Accepted Masons; is high priest of Scott Chapter, No. 4. Royal Arch Masons, and past commander of Temple Commandery, Knights Templar. He is also a member of Salaam Temple. Ancient Arabic Order Noble? of the Mystic Shrine, of Newark, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge, No. 6, of New Brunswick. Mr. Reeve is a member of the Board of Trade of New Brunswick; he is an active and influential member of the Young Men's Christian Association, and he holds the honor of membership in the National Geographical Society. His personal tastes take him into the great outdoors for relaxation, being fond of all sports. The family are members of the First Reformed Church of New Brunswick, and interested in all its social and benevolent activities. On October 27, 1906, Mr. Reeve married, in New Brunswick. Elizabeth H. Hubbard, daughter of John V. and Hattie S. (Oram) Hubbard, of this city, Mr. Hubbard now being a retired merchant. Mr. and Mrs. Reeve have three children, all living: Edith W., born on September 5, 1907; Alfred W., Jr., born on June 19, 1911; and Elizabeth, born on June 2, 1912. The family home is at No. 229 George street, which he purchased in 1908."
Research:
Researched and written by Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ) for Findagrave starting on June 15, 2004. Updated on March 9, 2014 with Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and his biography.
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Alfred Warffuell Reeve (1875-1956) was a pharmacist in New Brunswick, New Jersey. (b. May 02, 1875; Bridgeton, Cumberland County, New Jersey, USA - d. Christmas Day, December 25, 1956; New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA)
Parents:
Son of Elwood Joseph Reeve (1852-1934) and Caroline (Cal) Harris Warffuel (1854-1909).
Education:
He attended the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and graduated in 1902.
Marriage:
He married Elisabeth H. Hubbard (1881-1943) on October 27, 1906 in New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of John V. Hubbard and Hattie S. Oram.
Children:
They had the following children: Edith Reeve (1907-1923); Alfred Warful Reeve II (1911-?) who married Lillian Wright; and Elizabeth Hubbard Reeve (1912-?) who married Walter Johnson Rue I.
World War I:
He was working and living at 229 George Street in New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey. The building is now Zajack's pharmacy.
New Brunswick, New Jersey:
Alfred appears in the 1937-1938 New Brunswick City Directory, working at 229 George Street and living at 81 Welton Street.
Biography:
History of Middlesex County (1920): "Alfred Warffuell Reeve, of New Brunswick, New Jersey, is one of the leading pharmacists of this city and has built his success on the sure foundation of expert efficiency in his line, which involves more closely than any other branch of mercantile enterprise the life and well-being of the public. The Reeve family was among the early settlers of New Jersey, Joseph Reeve, the founder of this family in America, coming from England, in 1664, and settling in Burlington county. Always active in constructive lines of endeavor, the family has been prominent to the present time. Mr. Reeve's grandfather was a contractor and builder. Elwood Joseph Reeve, father of Alfred W. Reeve, was born in Woodstown, New Jersey, February 11, 1852, and is now a resident of New Brunswick, and still actively engaged in contracting and building. He married Caroline Harris Warffuell, who died on January 20, 1909, at the age of fifty-five years. They were the parents of four children: Leslie, who died in infancy; Alfred W., of whom further [information is in this biography]; Prentice C. now a resident of Trenton, New Jersey, superintendent of power for the Pennsylvania Railroad shops, and instructor in electricity at the Trenton School of Industrial Art; and Ethan C., a resident of Jersey City, and assistant manager of the Newark office of the Venestra Metal Sash Company. Alfred Warffuell Reeve was born in Bridgeton, New Jersey, on May 2, 1875. His parents removing to Port Norris, and some years later from there to Sea Isle City, the boy's education was gained in the public schools of these two towns. He continued his school attendance until sixteen years old, but from the age of ten earned his own clothes and spending money doing the many little odd jobs which can be found by a boy of energy and spirit. Upon leaving school, he became a mail carrier in Sea Isle City. His ambitions, however, placed this work in the category of the stepping-stone. In 1896 he began the study of pharmacy, and received his degree of Doctor of Pharmacy in 1902. He then entered this field without delay. Mr. Reeve's first position was that of manager of the drug store in the Albion Hotel, at Oil City, Pennsylvania, but remained for only a short time, then came to Jersey City, also for a short time. On May 4, 1903. he came to New Brunswick, where he has since been identified with the drug trade. On March 18, 1906, he bought the present business, located at No. 229 George street, and has conducted it continuously since that date. His success has been such as was due a man of skill along technical lines and practical business ability. He stands high in the trade and is considered a leader in the business world of New Brunswick. He is president of the Sanitary Autokone Company, of New Brunswick, incorporated in 1919, and one of the founders. Mr. Reeve is prominent in Masonic circles. He is past master of Palestine Lodge, No., in. Free and Accepted Masons; is high priest of Scott Chapter, No. 4. Royal Arch Masons, and past commander of Temple Commandery, Knights Templar. He is also a member of Salaam Temple. Ancient Arabic Order Noble? of the Mystic Shrine, of Newark, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge, No. 6, of New Brunswick. Mr. Reeve is a member of the Board of Trade of New Brunswick; he is an active and influential member of the Young Men's Christian Association, and he holds the honor of membership in the National Geographical Society. His personal tastes take him into the great outdoors for relaxation, being fond of all sports. The family are members of the First Reformed Church of New Brunswick, and interested in all its social and benevolent activities. On October 27, 1906, Mr. Reeve married, in New Brunswick. Elizabeth H. Hubbard, daughter of John V. and Hattie S. (Oram) Hubbard, of this city, Mr. Hubbard now being a retired merchant. Mr. and Mrs. Reeve have three children, all living: Edith W., born on September 5, 1907; Alfred W., Jr., born on June 19, 1911; and Elizabeth, born on June 2, 1912. The family home is at No. 229 George street, which he purchased in 1908."
Research:
Researched and written by Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ) for Findagrave starting on June 15, 2004. Updated on March 9, 2014 with Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and his biography.
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Parents:
Son of Elwood Joseph Reeve (1852-1934) and Caroline (Cal) Harris Warffuel (1854-1909).
Education:
He attended the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and graduated in 1902.
Marriage:
He married Elisabeth H. Hubbard (1881-1943) on October 27, 1906 in New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of John V. Hubbard and Hattie S. Oram.
Children:
They had the following children: Edith Reeve (1907-1923); Alfred Warful Reeve II (1911-?) who married Lillian Wright; and Elizabeth Hubbard Reeve (1912-?) who married Walter Johnson Rue I.
World War I:
He was working and living at 229 George Street in New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey. The building is now Zajack's pharmacy.
New Brunswick, New Jersey:
Alfred appears in the 1937-1938 New Brunswick City Directory, working at 229 George Street and living at 81 Welton Street.
Biography:
History of Middlesex County (1920): "Alfred Warffuell Reeve, of New Brunswick, New Jersey, is one of the leading pharmacists of this city and has built his success on the sure foundation of expert efficiency in his line, which involves more closely than any other branch of mercantile enterprise the life and well-being of the public. The Reeve family was among the early settlers of New Jersey, Joseph Reeve, the founder of this family in America, coming from England, in 1664, and settling in Burlington county. Always active in constructive lines of endeavor, the family has been prominent to the present time. Mr. Reeve's grandfather was a contractor and builder. Elwood Joseph Reeve, father of Alfred W. Reeve, was born in Woodstown, New Jersey, February 11, 1852, and is now a resident of New Brunswick, and still actively engaged in contracting and building. He married Caroline Harris Warffuell, who died on January 20, 1909, at the age of fifty-five years. They were the parents of four children: Leslie, who died in infancy; Alfred W., of whom further [information is in this biography]; Prentice C. now a resident of Trenton, New Jersey, superintendent of power for the Pennsylvania Railroad shops, and instructor in electricity at the Trenton School of Industrial Art; and Ethan C., a resident of Jersey City, and assistant manager of the Newark office of the Venestra Metal Sash Company. Alfred Warffuell Reeve was born in Bridgeton, New Jersey, on May 2, 1875. His parents removing to Port Norris, and some years later from there to Sea Isle City, the boy's education was gained in the public schools of these two towns. He continued his school attendance until sixteen years old, but from the age of ten earned his own clothes and spending money doing the many little odd jobs which can be found by a boy of energy and spirit. Upon leaving school, he became a mail carrier in Sea Isle City. His ambitions, however, placed this work in the category of the stepping-stone. In 1896 he began the study of pharmacy, and received his degree of Doctor of Pharmacy in 1902. He then entered this field without delay. Mr. Reeve's first position was that of manager of the drug store in the Albion Hotel, at Oil City, Pennsylvania, but remained for only a short time, then came to Jersey City, also for a short time. On May 4, 1903. he came to New Brunswick, where he has since been identified with the drug trade. On March 18, 1906, he bought the present business, located at No. 229 George street, and has conducted it continuously since that date. His success has been such as was due a man of skill along technical lines and practical business ability. He stands high in the trade and is considered a leader in the business world of New Brunswick. He is president of the Sanitary Autokone Company, of New Brunswick, incorporated in 1919, and one of the founders. Mr. Reeve is prominent in Masonic circles. He is past master of Palestine Lodge, No., in. Free and Accepted Masons; is high priest of Scott Chapter, No. 4. Royal Arch Masons, and past commander of Temple Commandery, Knights Templar. He is also a member of Salaam Temple. Ancient Arabic Order Noble? of the Mystic Shrine, of Newark, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge, No. 6, of New Brunswick. Mr. Reeve is a member of the Board of Trade of New Brunswick; he is an active and influential member of the Young Men's Christian Association, and he holds the honor of membership in the National Geographical Society. His personal tastes take him into the great outdoors for relaxation, being fond of all sports. The family are members of the First Reformed Church of New Brunswick, and interested in all its social and benevolent activities. On October 27, 1906, Mr. Reeve married, in New Brunswick. Elizabeth H. Hubbard, daughter of John V. and Hattie S. (Oram) Hubbard, of this city, Mr. Hubbard now being a retired merchant. Mr. and Mrs. Reeve have three children, all living: Edith W., born on September 5, 1907; Alfred W., Jr., born on June 19, 1911; and Elizabeth, born on June 2, 1912. The family home is at No. 229 George street, which he purchased in 1908."
Research:
Researched and written by Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ) for Findagrave starting on June 15, 2004. Updated on March 9, 2014 with Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and his biography.
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