Jacobus H. (5), born November 2, 1769, died April 13, 1833, married Mary Demarest, who was born July 14, 1783, and died August 14, 1849. Three generations of the above are buried in the old Voorhis graveyard on the west bank of the Hackensack below New Milford. Jacobus H. Voorhis (5) and Mary Demarest had issue, besides other children, Albert J. Voorhis (6), who married Rachel Hopper. She was born October 5, 1809, and died April 19, 1877. They had issue, among other children, Peter A. H. Voorhis (7), who married Cecelia C. Smith, and who was the father of William Willcox Voorhis (8), the subject of this sketch.

William Willcox Voorhis (8) was born November 27, 1865, in Hackensack, N.J., where he received his education. He left school at the age of sixteen and engaged in business with his father, continuing in that relation until the latter's death. He then retired and has since devoted his energies to the management of the estate.

In public as well as in business affairs Mr. Voorhis has achieved distinction. He served for a time as President of the Board of Council of the Borough of Westwood, is a life member of the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and is a member of the Reformed Church. He is public spirited, enterprising, and active in promoting every worthy movement, and thoroughly identified with the affairs of his native county.