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John N Race

Birth	:	17 Sep 1851 Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA
Death	:	6 Jul 1930 Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA
Burial	:	Highland Cemetery, Hopewell, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.3955994, -74.7660980
Description	:	Farmer, storekeeper, bank cashier. Councilman in Hopewell Borough for 15 years. President of the Hopewell Township Board of Education for 30 years. Sheriff of Mercer County, 1926-1929. *I like to share an article from the Hopewell Herald of July 9, 1930 about John race: Ex-Sheriff Race died Sunday. One of Hopewell's most highly respected citizens passes away after ailment lasting two years. He was Sheriff from 1926 to 1929. A beloved and most valuable citizen, former sheriff John N. Race, died Sunday night about 11 o'clock, at his home on Blackwell Avenue, following an illness which lasted nearly... Read More	Farmer, storekeeper, bank cashier. Councilman in Hopewell Borough for 15 years. President of the Hopewell Township Board of Education for 30 years. Sheriff of Mercer County, 1926-1929. *I like to share an article from the Hopewell Herald of July 9, 1930 about John race: Ex-Sheriff Race died Sunday. One of Hopewell's most highly respected citizens passes away after ailment lasting two years. He was Sheriff from 1926 to 1929. A beloved and most valuable citizen, former sheriff John N. Race, died Sunday night about 11 o'clock, at his home on Blackwell Avenue, following an illness which lasted nearly two years. He was in the 79th year of his age and death resulted directly from arterio-sclerosis following the amputation of his leg one year ago last May. Seldom, if ever, has any local resident put up such a grand fight for life as did Mr. Race. He attended his duties while sheriff despite a foot infection, to nearly the completion of his tem, and even after the amputation of his leg he remained in an optimistic mood, and for a time he was in an improved condition. He never gave up the fight and passed away peacefully as his life ebbed away. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Presbyterian church, with Rev. J.H. Ginter, pastor, officiating. Internment, under the direction of F.C.W. Rorer will be in Highland Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Carolyn Race; one son, William K. Race, of Trenton, and one daughter, Mrs. Emma L. Corcoran, of Brooklyn, NY. Mr. Race served Hopewell borough to his fullest extent and his ability in local government affairs was looked upon as valuable, and his advice in this and school matters was often taken as final. He was councilman for fifteen years, and served as president of the Hopewell Township Board of Education for twenty four years. He was sheriff from 1926 to 1929. his illness keeping him inactive for nearly nine months of the third year of his term. He was elected on the Republican ticket and his term expired last November. Mr. Race was the first of the aspirants for sheriff on 1925 to announce his candidacy. Upon being elected he succeeded Charles H. Reichert, Democrat to that office. Mr. Reichert was elected again last year and resumed his duties when Mr. Race's term expired. As sheriff of mercer county, Mr. Race performed his duties until Feb. 4, of last year, when he was taken seriously ill. He was confined at his home until Oct. 19, when he paid a visit to the Court house by automobile and received an impressive welcome from his host of friends. A product of the "Little Red Schoolhouse", Mr. Race was born Sept. 17, 1851, near Harlingen, NJ. He took up farming after leaving school and followed this industry until he was 21. He worked in a general store at Blawenburg, NJ. for several years, but gave this up to take up banking. He was cashier of the Hopewell national Bank for forty years, and since its inception. Mr. Race was also active in Lodge circles, being a member of Hopewell Lodge, No. 155, F. & A. M.; Crescent Temple Mystic Shrine, of Trenton, and was a charter member of Hopewell Chapter, O. E. S. He was a member and trustee of the Presbyterian church, a director of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. of Readington, NJ., a member of the Hopewell Athletic Club, a member of the Hopewell Valley Golf Club, trustee Highland Cemetery Association, director of the local bank, and member Hopewell Building and Loan Association. The deceased was as loyal and staunch a friend as anyone could have. He was well known throughout the State and County and all who came in contact with him always held him in the highest esteem. He was always of the same even manner and had a kind word for everyone. He would go out of his way to do a favor for anyone and his loss will be deeply felt by all who knew him.

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John N Race's memorial is located at: Highland Cemetery, Hopewell, Mercer County, USA.
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John N Race death on 6 Jul 1930 in Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA
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Latitude: 40.3955994
Longitude: -74.7660980

Family Members:

Parent

William Race

(unknow - 1888)

Sarah A Sked Race

(unknow - 1903)

Spouse

Rachel Ann Riley Race

(1853 - 1917)

Carolyn Everett Pierson Race

(1884 - 1952)

Children

Emma Race Corcoran

(1885 - 1971)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 40.3955994, -74.7660980

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Coordinate: 40.4088898, -74.7027817

13. Drakes Corner Burial Ground
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Coordinate: 40.3689537, -74.7077179

14. Our Lady of Princeton Convent Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3757300, -74.7019900

15. Mathey Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3609882, -74.7016678

16. Cornell Burying Ground
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Coordinate: 40.3373860, -74.7873630

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Coordinate: 40.4586110, -74.7855550

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Coordinate: 40.4586110, -74.7977770

21. Dorlandt Family Cemetery
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22. Pennington Cemetery
Pennington, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3282500, -74.7885800

23. Pennington Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3276138, -74.7906647

24. Johnson Family Cemetery
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