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Hibernia Hose Company 3

June 9, 1860:  3rd ward hose company will be called Cataract Hose 2 and that for the 7th or 8th ward be called Hibernia Hose 3
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Guardian

​August 24, 1869: New Hose Companies -  Cataract 2 and Hibernia 3
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The Press
This company was organized in 1869, and went into service February 1st, 1870. Their carriage was built by Nichols & Co., at the Paterson Steam Fire Engine Works. It is the same style of carriage as Hose No. 2.
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​The city-erected a house for them upon the lot adjoining Jackson Engine No. 4's house on Slater Street (between Mill and Jersey Streets). The city disbanded all hose companies in 1890 as the paid department was being organized.
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Sanborn Map of Hibernia Hose 3 & Jackson Engine 4 on Slater Street
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Slater Street between Jersey and Mill Streets
October 21, 1869:  Hose Carriage Firehouses   #3 to be built on Slater Street
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The Press

​November 22, 1869: 
Contract awarded to builder of Hose 3 Firehouse on Slater Street
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November 23 Press
January 5, 1870:  Construction of foundation for new quarters begins
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The Press

​February 1, 1870: 
New carriage or Hibernia 3 is built by Paterson Steam Fire Engine works to be stored quarters of Jackson 4 on Slater Street
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March 16, 1870:  Construction of Hibernia 3 Hose quarters
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The Press
August 9, 1870:  Hose Carriage houses to be occupied
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The Press
1871: Foreman: Edward Fanning (note name on roster list at bottom of page). Foreman Fanning has badge #1,  Secretary: James Grant
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September 5, 1871:  Hibernia Hose Company returns from excursion to Newburgh NY. A welcome back reception held in quarters of Jackson Co 4. 
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September 5, 1871: Return of Hibernia 3 to Paterson
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September 6 Press
​1872: Foreman of Company was : Edward Fanning, Assistant Foreman: Michael Sutley
1873: Foreman of Company was  John Pah; Assistant James Sommers
March 1873: Silver presentation trumpet given to Leonard Hose 3 of Newburgh, NY by Hibernia Hose 3 of Paterson
"Presented to Leonard Hose Company 3 of Newburgh N.Y.,
​by Hibernia Hose Company 3 of Paterson, NJ., March 1873.
Trumpet has a fire helmet tassel holder on top and bottom of shaft. 
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Presentation Trumpet
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September 13, 1873:
Leonard Hose Company of Newburgh, NY FD visits Paterson and offers special accolades to Hibernia Hose 3
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The Press
Early Hose Company Badge
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Shield shaped badge from Hibernia (note hose encircling the #3)
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Helmet Shield perhaps of member Peter Dunn
June 14, 1874: New Company organized under their recently approved charter by legislature. 
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June 15 Press

​April 8, 1875: Hose Carraige painted by A. Fitzgerald
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Guardian
July 30, 1875: Firehouse damaged 
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August 5 Guardian
February 7, 1876: Company elections - James Summers elected as foreman
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February 8 The Press

​April 12, 1876: 
Gas meter removed from quarters
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The Press

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April 14 Guardian
April 14, 1876:  Gas meter incident - full details - Hibernia Hose quarters adjoins quarters of Jackson 4.
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May 8, 1876: Company preparing for upcoming annual ball
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Guardian

​September 7, 1876:
Grand Annual Ball at WashingtonHall on November 1
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Guardian
1877 Act of Incorporation and By-Laws Manual
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February 7, 1877: Elections with James Scanlon becoming Foreman
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The Press
March 5, 1877: Recovery of stolen Hibernia 3 lanterns
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September 28, 1877: Hose Carriage of Hibernia 3 repainted
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September 29 Press
February 2, 1880: Company elections - John Cluney Foreman - John Hinchcliffe Assistant
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February 3 Press
April 17, 1880: Death of member Alexander Sherry
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Aprill 22 Press
June 18, 1880: Death of William Kinchliffe
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June 19 Press
August 1, 1880: St John's Church has issue with Hibernia 3 at funeral of Henry Collins
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August 2 Press
March 3, 1883: Aldermen approve a gong for Hibernia Hose Company 3 (erroneously called #2 in news clip)
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August 12, 1883: Death of Charles Doherty (age 25)
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August 13 Press
February 5, 1884: Company elections - Foreman Francis Dryer and Assistant Bernard Petty
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Paterson Press
July 22, 1884: FF Parr injured at fire at Dolphin Mill
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​August 26, 1884:
Foreman Dryer has issues within hornets nest in building cornice
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Guardian
February 5, 1885:  Company elections - Foreman Edwin Tomilnson
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March 20, 1885:  Company Roster & Badge Numbers

Foreman, EDWIN TOMLINSON. Assistant Foreman, JOHN J. MOORE.
Secretary, FRANK W. KING. Treasurer, WILLIAM WALKER.
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Badge       Names                   Occupation     Residence
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1             Edward Fanning. ..Carpenter..... 138 Jersey street.
2             John Parr. .... ....... .Machinist ..175 Pine street.
3             Patrick Kirwin .......Machinist..157 Jackson street.
4             Thomas Flynn.......Machinist.. 408 Main street.
5             James Sommors........ Helper.... 188 Mill street.
6             James Scanlon.....Carpenter ... 146 Mill street
7             Michael Phalon. ..Helper. .... ...136 Slater street.
8             Daniel McGill...... Machinist ...60 Mill street.
9             James Crowley.. . .Liquor Dealer..243 Grand street.
10           Peter Dunn. ....... Helper. ........ 131 Pine street.
11           Timothy Phalon. ...Boiler Maker. . .80 Marshall street.
12           John Kinchcliffe. ..Boiler Maker .......134 Slater street.
13           Jacob Smith........ Machinist... ......343 Grand street.
14           Hugh Pryor......... Moulder. . ...... ...60 Marshall street
15           Luke Walsh. ...... Plumber ...........143 Mill street.
16           Charles Dougherty. . Boiler Maker.. 160 Market street.
17           Frank Dryer. .......... .Carpenter ........ ..232 Mill street
18           William Hambridge. . .Boiler Maker. . .519 Morris street.
19           Edwin Tomlinson. . . .. .Blacksmith,. ..... .422 Totowa ave.
20           William Wood. ........ Hackler. ......... .224 Slater street.
21           Bernard Petty.. ......... Boiler Maker . . . 86 Pine street
22           William Burns. ......... Puddler. ...........38 Washington ave.
23           Thomas Nichols. ...... .Boiler Maker.. .58 Jersey street.
24           John McGeegan. . ..... Carpenter. ........ 175 Jersey street
25           George Goldsmith. .. . Boiler Maker. .. . 53 Slater street.
26           Daniel McAteer. . ...... Liquor Dealer. .340 Totowa avenue.
27           Seth Parkin. ...... Machinist........... 124 Pine street.
28           Frank W. King..... Machinist......... 205 Slater street.
29           John Stewart ...... .. .Lather. ... . .. .. .. 65 Jersey street.
30           William Walker... ... Liquor Dealer ...145 Jersey street.
31           John J. Moore. ....... .Silk Weaver. ......14 Dale avenue.
32           Thomas Brennan ....... Helper. ...... ....128 Pine street.
33           Peter Larkin...... ..... Helper....... 193 Mill street.
34           John Templeton ...... .Moulder... . .. . 38 Elm street.
35           Richard Cudden . .. . Liquor Dealer. ...Van Houten street
36           John Kelley. ........... Liquor Dealer... 88 Spruce street.
37           Janmes Dunn.. ......... .Boiler Maker. . . .32 Market street.
38           Patrick Murray. . . .. . .Carpenter.. . ... .74 Pine street
39           Patrick O'Hara. ....... Moulder. .......... .76 Marshall street.
40           Patrick Riley. ........ ..Machinist. .........47 Jersey street.
41           Charles Keating. ...... Blacksmith. ......38 Grand street.
42           Frank McCourt. ....... Stone Mason. ......30 Marshall.street.
43           James Lappin. ......... Liquor Dealer. .. .. .154 Mill street.
44           George Stewart. ....... Coal Dealer. . . . . . . 68 Jersey street.
45           Hugh Burns............ Liquor Dealer. .. .. .57 Mill street.
46           Patrick Foster.......... Laborer ............103 Mill street
47           Charles Decker. ........ Carpenter. ... ......71 Marshall street.
48           William Dunn... ..... Boiler Maker. . . . . . .76 Jersey street
February 3, 1886: Company elections -   Foreman John J Moore
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October 1, 1886:  Hibernia Hose 3 leadership
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Morning Call

January 31, 1887: Death of James Sommers
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February 3 Morning Call
February 9, 1887: Officer elections - John Moore is foreman and George Clark assistant
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February 10 Guardian
January 4, 1888:  Company fined for failing to respond
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​July 2, 1888: Alderman pass ordinance to disband the hose companies
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Morning Call

June 25, 1889: Alderman's meeting authorizing construction of a stall for gig of the Chief Engineer at former quarters of Hibernia Hose 3 on Slater Street
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Morning Call - Courtesy Jim Eifler
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​July 2, 1889:
Fire Committee decides to sell quarters of Columbia Hose 1 and carriages of Columbia Hose 1 and Hibernia Hose 3
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Paterson Daily Press

​August 6, 1889: The old Hibernia Hose Carriage sold for $35​
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August 21, 1889: Columbia 1 Firehouse and two hose carriages (Columbia 1 and Hibernia 3) sale planned
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Guardian
August 26, 1889:  Hose wagon put up for sale
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Courtesy Jim Eifler
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    • RED MASS
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    • SISTER LORETTA
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  • MEMORABILIA
  • PATCHES DECALS LOGOS SHIRTS
  • WALLPAPER
  • DEPARTMENT PETS
  • TRAINING
  • VOLUNTEER DEPARTMENT
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    • LOOKING BACKWARDS
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  • AUXILIARY FIRE DEPARTMENT
  • EXEMPT ASSOCIATION
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  • EXEMPT HOME & RELICS
  • FMBA / PFA
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