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WILLIAM DE DRAW KIPP
Originally published in 1900 |
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WILLIAM DE DRAW KIPP (10th gen.), brother of the above, was born
at Old Tappan, N. J., February 25, 1848, and like his brother obtained his
education in the public schools of his native township. He left home in
1866 to take a position as clerk in the grocery store of Ward Carpenter, No. 520 Sixth Avenue, New York. Here lie remained for a year and then
entered the employ of E. C. Hazard & Co., where he filled the position of
salesman for nine years, after which he embarked in the grocery business
on his own account at Closter, N. J. This venture being unprofitable, lie
became a salesman in the house of Wright Gillies & Brother, New York.
He left them in 1850 to take charge of the city sales department of the well
known house of E. R. Durkee & Co., of New York, and still fills that position. Their factory and office are at 531 Washington Street. As a salesman his knowledge of general merchandise and his long experience on the
road and behind the counter have made him one of the most expert and
valuable men in his lime of business. At home he is public spirited and
enterprising, favoring public education, local improvements, and athletics,
and opposing the liquor traffic and dishonesty in public office. He is an
independent Democrat in politics, but has never held political office. He
served a term in the Board of Trustees of the public school at Closter. He
was a Trustee and Treasurer of the Congregational Church for a number of
years. and was also the prime factor in placing the railroad station at
Closter in its present location.
He married in 1874 Sarah Elizabeth, a daughter of John J. and Hannah AT. Naugle. Sarah E. Naugle was born at Closter, N. J.. March 25, 1853. They have four daughters living: Edna, born October 31, 1875 (married in 1899 William C. Bouton, an employee of the Union Trust Company, of New York); Lizzie, born in 1878: Ethel, born in 1883; and Grace, born in 1454. Three others – two daughters and a son – died in infancy.
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