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WILLIAM J. WHITESIDE
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WILLIAM J. WHITESIDE, of East Newark, N. J., is the son of George
W. Whiteside. a merchant, and Eliza Feely, and was born in Belfast, Ireland.
February 14, 1846. His mother was also a native of that city, while
his father's birthplace was Surrey, England.
Having received a good education in the public schools of Belfast, Mr.
Whiteside came to this country in 1867 and settled in New York City,
where he found employment with Stewart Hartshorn, the well known inventor
and manufacturer of the celebrated Hartshorn window-shade rollers
and the founder of the present Stewart Hartshorn Company. Mr. Whiteside
has continued in the employ of that establishment, having held various
responsible positions, and being now foreman of one of the departments.
He removed to East Newark, Hudson County, with the concern in 1871, and
still resides there.
Mr. Whiteside is a Republican in politics and a Protestant in religion, and esteemed as a man of integrity, ability, and enterprise. Though giving his attention strictly to business, he takes a deep interest in all public matters and especially in questions of both local and national importance, and his views and opinions are received with respect and confidence. February 5, 1866, Mr. Whiteside married Sarah Starett, daughter of James and Hannah Starett, of Belfast, Ireland. She is of Scotch descent. Their children are Lillian, Florence, William J., Jr., and Hazel.
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