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J.: 1800-1900 - -Author: Anna Bustill-Smith - -Release Date: September 7, 2019 [EBook #60259] - -Language: English - -Character set encoding: UTF-8 - -*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK REMINISCENCES OF COLORED PEOPLE *** - - - - -Produced by hekula03 and the Online Distributed Proofreading -Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from -images generously made available by The Internet Archive) - - - - - - - - - - - REMINISCENCES - - OF - - COLORED PEOPLE - - of Princeton, N. J. - - 1800.-1900. - - * * * - - _By Anna Bustill-Smith._ - - - - -Reminiscences of Colored People of Princeton, N. J. - -Copyrighted 1913 by Anna Bustill-Smith. - - -There are so few histories of colored people, so few records of their -brave and honorable deeds in history, that I feel constrained to record -a few facts relative to these people. It is only a cursory glance I can -give—I could easily enlarge the sketch to twice this size. - -We are proud when we read in Nell’s “Colored Patriots of the Revolution” -that _Oliver Cromwell_ enlisted in a company commanded by Capt. Lowrey, -attached to the Second New Jersey Regiment, under command of Col. Israel -Shreve. He was at the Battles of Trenton, _Princeton_, Brandywine, -Monmouth and Yorktown. He was with the army at the retreat of the -Delaware on the memorable crossing of December, 1776, and relates the -story of the battles of the succeeding days with enthusiasm. He gives -the details of the march from Trenton to _Princeton_, and told with -much humor “that they knocked the British about lively at _Princeton_.” -His discharge (says Dr. McCune Smith) at the end of the war, was in -_Washington’s own handwriting_. He was very proud of it and often spoke -of it. He received an annual pension of $96 until his death, January -24th, 1853, aged 100 years. Had he been white, every newspaper in the -land would have been eloquent in his praise. - -Henry Hill was also in the battle of _Princeton_. He was buried with the -honors of war in 1833. - -_Caesar Trent_ was well known here in 1804. _Peter Polite_, as _Mr. Peter -Scudder_ was called, accumulated some property and owned and conducted a -confectionery on Nassau street, says Hageman. He died in 1848. - -_Anthony Simmons_ was highly esteemed. He was the leading caterer and -his place of business was next to Princeton Bank. His will disposed of -half a dozen properties and devised to the Witherspoon Presbyterian -Church all the property at the corner of Green and Witherspoon streets, -worth now about $7000, and gave a legacy of $500 to Princeton University. - -_Joseph Ten Eyck_, a Princetonian, was a celebrated caterer in New York -city. He had a summer home at 256 Nassau street. He died about 15 years -ago, leaving an estate of $100,000. The largest legacy to Tuskegee -Institute, from a colored person, was $38,000, from Mrs. Mary Hood Shaw, -his adopted daughter. Virtually his money. - -_Gilbert Scudder, Sr._, operated a barber shop on Nassau street, and -rated professors among his patrons. - -_Mrs. Catharine Scudder_, his widow, is still an active, energetic -woman, owning several properties. She is full of happy reminiscences, -and is one of the oldest members of the Presbyterian Church. She brought -with her, when a bride, the first piano owned by a colored family in -Princeton. Her daughter is a musician and elocutionist. Her sons are -well-settled in business. Eugene conducts a second-hand clothing house on -Baker street. Walter is a practicing physician in Philadelphia. - -_Elias Hart_ owned and conducted a restaurant on Witherspoon street. His -widow still owns and occupies the property. - -_Samuel Onque_ and his brother owned a farm opposite. - -_Mr. Hoagland_ purchased a lot from it on which he built his home. His -widow was a great worker in the Presbyterian Church. - -_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. - -“Some are and must be greater than the rest.” - -As early as 1816 a Mr. Boardman, a colored student, was here. Many have -since graduated from the Seminary. Revs. L. Z. Johnson and G. S. Stark -received the degree of A. B. on examination. - -_Betsey Stockton_ was one of the first members of the Presbyterian -Church. Hageman tells us “she was a woman of sterling qualities and an -excellent teacher.” She was the first colored missionary to the Hawaiian -Islands and, on her return, taught school. One of her pupils, _Mr. Thomas -Schenck_, attended Lincoln University, graduating in 1869. A bronze -tablet to her memory was recently unveiled in the Presbyterian Church -by Mr. Weber, a former pupil, Gen. A. A. Woodhull making the address. A -stained glass memorial window, the gift of her pupils, adorns the church -and attests to her ability and their love. - -_Rev. Chas. W. Gardiner_ was pastor of the First African Presbyterian -Church of Philadelphia for 12 years, and an early record says “he was -no mean expounder of the Word of God.” He was a man of high mental -attainments. His preaching was eloquent, impressive and effective. He was -ever regarded as a profound thinker and leading ecclesiastical. In 1857 -he was invited by my father, Joseph C. Bustill (then teaching there), to -help form the First Colored Presbyterian Church of Harrisburg, Pa. He was -pastor there several years. A fine portrait of him still hangs in the -lecture room, evidencing their veneration for him. He spent the remaining -years of his life at his home, corner Green and Witherspoon streets. Dr. -Ashbel Green was always interested in him and remembered him in his will. -His grandchildren, _Mrs. Till_ and _Mrs. Boyer_ are still among us. - -_Rev. Mahlon Van Horn_ was graduated from Lincoln University and, for -twenty-five years, was pastor of a congregational church at Newport, R. -I. He was appointed U. S. Consul at St. Thomas Island, and filled his -position with honor to himself and with satisfaction to the Government. -He died in office. - -Who could write of Princeton colored people and omit _Uncle Jimmy -Johnson_? “He was at one time the oldest person connected with the -university, because he had known Dr. Duffield s-s-since he was in -kn-kn-knickerbockers.” He came here a fugitive slave, was recognized by a -student and soon was fleeing from the dreaded slave catcher. Mrs. Provost -paid the $1000 demanded and the students paid the cost of the sensational -trial. Mr. Johnson often showed with justifiable pride his account of the -_repayment of every cent_. He lived long to enjoy his freedom and was -ever affectionately regarded by the students. A granite stone “erected -by graduates of Princeton University” marks his grave. His widow was a -woman of fine presence, cultured and refined. She died less than a year -ago. - -_James Titus, Sr._, who owned his home on Green street, was for many -years the trusted messenger of the university. His son, _James, Jr._, -was twenty-eight years gold melter and refiner for M. F. Cronin, Seventh -and Sansom streets, Philadelphia. His son, _James, III_, owns several -properties and resides in our town. His son, _George P. Titus_, was -associated with his father till his death, when he succeeded him. He -is now practical and consulting metalurgist for the Deuber Watchcase -Manufacturing Co., Canton, O. His son, James, IV, graduated from the high -school and business college of Canton, and is his father’s assistant. A -son of James, III, holds a position in the same company. - -_Rev. William D. Robeson_ was, for nearly twenty-five years, pastor of -the Presbyterian Church. He was a graduate of Lincoln University and -Seminary. His many superior qualities of mind and heart won for him many -friends and kept his work pre-eminent. He gave to Princeton the best -years of his life, made many improvements in the church methods and -church property. He is ever the defender of justice—standing firmly for -the rights of our race. He is a Christian gentleman. Two churches he has -pastored since are gratified to have him help them so much—financially as -well as spiritually. He is particularly successful in collecting funds. -He has built one church and liquidated a large indebtedness on the other. -He and his wife M. Louisa Bustill (a Philadelphia school teacher), are -of blessed memory to those who knew them. Their son, _William D., Jr._, -is the only colored Princeton graduate of the Trenton High School. -A graduate of Lincoln University, studied medicine at University of -Pennsylvania. _Reeve_ is doing well in Detroit. _Bennie_ graduated from -Biddle University and is now in the seminary. _Marion_ graduated from -Scotia and _Paul Bustill_ is a member of the baseball, football and -basketball teams and the Glee Club of Somerville High School. - -“_Mom Stewart_” is a class by herself. Always jolly, sensible and -persevering. - -_Mrs. Sarah Dillon_ is one of the oldest members of the Methodist Church. -She has taught in the Presbyterian Sunday-school more than 50 years. - -Her neighbor, _Miss Mary Chew_, owns several Lytle street properties. - -Of our young people, _Mrs. Annie Vanzant Moore_ and _Mrs. Lillian Scudder -Proctor_, have taught in the public school. _Miss Eva Royster_ is our -only graduate from the Trenton Art School. _Leah Lake_, _Bertha Hall_, -_Virginia Smith Rhetta_, and _Ethel Vanzant_ had partial courses in -Trenton High School. _John Richmond_, _Bessie Moore_, _Marie French_, -_Jenetta Watkins_ and _Laura Garner_ are the first colored pupils -to enter Princeton High School. Several boys and girls are pursuing -educational courses or following professions away from Princeton. _Dr. J. -E. Proctor_ is our only colored physician. _F. Louis Sperling_ our only -lawyer and Justice of the Peace. - -The church music is of excellent character, being in such skillful hands -as _Mrs. Blackwell_, _Mrs. Lambert_ and _Mrs. Robinson_. - -The Hoaglands, Sortors, Millers, Vanzants, Schencks, Lakes, Skillmans, -Scudders, Roysters, Hagamans, Conovers, Van Horns, Eustices, Tituses, and -many others were large and highly-respected families still represented. - -The Witherspoon Presbyterian Church is the most flourishing. It has a -large auditorium and parish house and several properties, all in good -condition. They are valued at $37,000. Rev. G. S. Stark is pastor. - -Mt. Pisgah A. M. E. Church maintains its usual high standard. It was -recently enlarged and remodeled. It is valued at $15,000—Rev. Sturgis, -pastor. The late Addison Gordon was a class leader and gave it a legacy -from his $30,000 estate. - -The late Henry Shaw, Robert Hall, Mrs. Dowers, Mrs. Oakham and many more -are its helpers. Mrs. Letitia Blackwell was the oldest member. - -Bright Hope Baptist Church has a commodious building, with lecture room -in basement—$12,000; Rev. Jones is pastor. All three churches have their -own parsonages, electric light and steam heat. - -The Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Elks, Mooses and Good Samaritans are -trustworthy beneficial Orders. The Odd Fellows own their own hall. A -company of colored men own and rent Douglass Hall. - -A Young Men’s Christian Association has been fitted up in a very spacious -and comfortable building. Meetings, books, entertainment, etc., appeal to -the men. Joseph W. Rhetta is secretary. The Women’s Club is successfully -teaching several branches of industry and furnishes entertainment for the -women. - -Our business men are William Moore, John Williams, George Mention, -William Higgins, Theodore Williams, James Dickerson, Peter Brownley, -William Green, Andrew Melchoir, Robert Braxton, John Coy, I. R. Farrier -and Mr. Sheldon. Mrs. Shaw and Mrs. Burrill are our business women. - -Much I intended for this brief sketch is, of necessity, omitted, but I -hope another may write more fully of the colored people of _Princeton_. - - - - - -End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of Reminiscences of Colored People of -Princeton, N. 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