In 1866 William Green left his native country and came to the United States, locating first in Greenville, N. J., and moving thence to Kearny, Hudson County, in 1872. He had already received a good practical education in the public schools of England, and after completing his studies engaged in the butchering business in Bristol. This lie followed for some time, even after coming to New Jersey, although his principal business was market gardening. While in Kearnv he became one of the most successful market gardeners of that section. Later he gave up that business and engaged in the business of real estate and contracting, which he has since followed in Kearny with uninterrupted success.

Mr. Green is one of the most enterprising, public spirited, and patriotic citizens of Hudson County, and for a number of years has been prominently identified with its political and business affairs. He is an ardent Republican, a man of great strength of character, and deeply interested in every worthy movement. For six years he served most efficiently as a member of the Town Committee of Kearny. He was Street and Water Commissioner of Kearny for two years, a member of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of Hudson County for four years, a Director of the board for one year, and Assessor for Kearny for two terms. These positions he filled with marked ability and satisfaction, and gained the respect of all classes, irrespective of party affiliations. Mr. Green is a member of Copestone Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, of West Hudson, and of Fort Laurel Lodge of Foresters of America, of Arlington, and is also a communicant of the Episcopal Church.