History of Deerfield, (Cumberland County) New Jersey United States of America

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John Atkinson, clergyman, was born in Deerfield, N.J., Sept. 6, 1835. He became a Methodist Episcopal minister in 1853, and held various pastorates. He received the degree A.M. from Dickinson in 1869, and D.D. from Illinois Wesleyan university in 1877. He is the author of "The Living Way" (1856); "Memorials of Methodism in New Jersey" (1860); also of the well known hymn, "We shall meet beyond the River" (1867); "The Garden of Sorrows" (1868); 'The Class Leader" (1874); "Centennial History of American Methodism" (1884); and "The Wesleyan Movement in America" (1896). He died in Haverstraw, N.Y., Dec. 8, 1897.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

Joaeph Bloomfield Leake, soldier, was born in Deerfield, N.J., April 1, 1828; son of Lewis and (Lydia) Leake, and grandson of Levi Leake. He removed with his parents to Cincinnati in November, 1836; to Davenport, Iowa, in November, 1856, and to Chicago, Ill., in November, 1871. He was graduated from Miami, A.B., 1846, A.M., 1849, and was admitted to the bar, Jan. 16, 1850. He was a representative in the Iowa legislature, 1861-62; and was elected a state senator for four years in 1862, but after serving one session he resigned to join the U.S. army as a captain in the goth Iowa volunteers. He was lieutenant-colonel of the regiment, 1862-65, and was brevetted colonel and brigadier-general, U.S.V., March 13, 1865. He was again elected state senator in 1866, served as chairman of the judiciary committee and resigned in 1861 to practice law. He was attorney of Scott county, Iowa, 1866-71; president of the board of education of Davenport, Iowa, 1868-71; U.S. attorney for the northern district of Illinois, 1879-84, and attorney for the board of education of Chicago, Ill., 1887-91, after which time he practised law in Chicago.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

Samuel Moore, representative, was born in Deerfield, N.J., Feb. 8, 1774; son of Col. David and Lydia (Richman) Moore. His father was an officer of artillery in the Revolution. Samuel was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, A.B., 1792, A.M., 1795; was tutor there, 1792-94; practised medicine for a short time in Greenwich, N.J., and then in Bucks county, Pa., finally abandoning his profession on account of his health. He then entered the East India trade, making several voyages to Canton and Calcutta. He returned to Bucks county, in 1808; was a representative in the 15th, 16th and 17th congresses, 1819-22, and in July, 1824, was appointed by President Monroe director of the U.S. mint, Philadelphia. During his service the mint was moved from Seventh street to Chestnut street, the necessary appropriations being obtained chiefly through his exertions. He resigned in May, 1835, and engaged in mining enterprises, being president of the Hazleten Coal company for many years. He was married to Mary Padgett, daughter of Robert Patterson. He became a member of the American Philosophical society, 1805. He died in Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 18, 1861.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor