Washington Engine Company 3
This company was organized and placed in service April 20th, 1828, in a two-story brick and stone building on the west side of Washington street (hence the company name), below Fair Street. Their first engine was a goose-neck engine built by Ephraim Force, of New York.
Original members: Foreman John G Bates, Assistant Foreman Cornelius G Post, Secretary A.H. Godwin, Assistant Secretary S.H. Head, Treasurer P.G. Van Winkle, Steward David Pruden, Assistant Steward John Moore. Members Samuel Post, Henry F. Ryerson, Richard L. Van Houten, Thomas H. Riker, Jacob Van Houten, Nicholas Ackerman, Peter E, Marsellius, Thomas Johnson, George S. Knapp, Peter Lydecker, John Hopper, Albert Post, Charles H. May, Jacob G. Van Houten, John S. Forshee, Richard Van Riper, William Van Bertholf, William Ackerman, JohnC. Stagg, Thomas Jeffery, Daniel B. Decker, Garret A. Smith.
February 2, 1830: Company defends an accusation
Courtesy Dennis Martin
1832: Protection Engine 5 organized and there was almost a complete collapse of the majority of Engine 3 members who were residents of Manchester and thus preferred Engine 5. At this time the company had 300' of hose, 2 branch pipes, 4 fire buckets, 1 signal lantern, 2 torches, 1 stove and pipe, 1 glass jug, 1 tin pail, 1 screw driver, 1 monkey wrench, 5 spanners, and 1 quart oil can.
September 1836: Wardens had engine and hose and found them dry and moldy and near being unfit for use. Noting that too many members had been lost and not enough turned out for fires they suggested moving to a new firehouse.
October 1836: the engine was removed to a frame building on Ellison Street (John St), south side, near Prospect Street. The house built by David Strong adjoined that of the Hook and Ladder house (Eagle H&L 1). A newly organized company was formed. A bridge was constructed to cross a nearby brook.
1837: Officers and members:
1837: Officers and members:
John S Noble Foreman
F.W. McEwan Assistant Foreman
Israel Munson Secretary
Sherman Broadwell Treasurer
John V. Olsen Steward
F.W. McEwan Assistant Foreman
Israel Munson Secretary
Sherman Broadwell Treasurer
John V. Olsen Steward
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Joseph C. Banigan
Daniel Noble John D. Hogan John Van Horn Issac Dulhagen Henry Bell Thomas Watson Hugh Banigan Cornelius Van Houten Henry Young Jarvis Dobbs Peter E. Mercelis Joseph D. Coe |
Aaron King
William Suttle John Hughes Thomas Entwissel Stephen McMullen Thomas Beggs William Devoe Tunis B. Haight F. A. Gallagher John Cunningham John Kershaw Jr. Robert McVeight James Kershaw |
April 24, 1838: Fire in small building on Main Street opposite Van Houten Street at 1:00 AM. The engines repaired to the spot. The minute book of Engine 3 states: Engine No. 3 took water from No. 2 and played into No. 4. No. 3 sucked No. 2 dry three times and "washed" No. 4 during the whole time of the fire.
July 16, 1838: Blacksmith's shop and stable. Washington and Fair Streets: No. 3 took water from the brook and were about to play into No. 2. But No. 2's company got its dander up about something and would not take water from No. 3. While this quarrel was going on Nos. 1 and 5 got to work and put out the fire.
November 1839: Annual report of Chief Engineer Nathaniel Lane
Intellegencer - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
September 5, 1840: Because of financial difficulties Company 3 resolved to resign the engine into the Fire Association and to sell their property- they formally disbanded on November 26
February 26, 1841: Company was reorganized and accepted by the Fire Association.
July 23, 1848: Houses of Eagle Truck Company 1, and Washington Engine Company 3 which were located next to each other on John (Ellison) Street were destroyed by fire. A new two-story brick building was built for them in which they operated until 1856 (moved to new Prospect Street house).
Intellegencer Courtesy Dennis Morrison
1852: (Spring) Company Roster
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James King
James Curran John Haggerty Daniel McClory Robert Miller John Sloat Michael B. Murphy Edward McEvoy William Campbell James Hughes Henry Campbell James Garrabrant George Fisher John H. Morgan E. McGill Francis Cassidy Michael Murray |
Thomas Jones
William Rea Joseph McKay Thomas Bailey William Fielding James Kershaw J. Jordan William W. Miller Herman Kesler Nicholas Neasy William R. Giles Samuel Jordan Charles Keeler Peter Speer Thomas O'Neill Lawrence Ryan |
January 15, 1856: Death of FF John Garrabrant of Washington Engine 3 (age 26) - died as a result of long time illness related to over exertion at Garrick's Mill Fire.
Guardian and Passaic and Paterson Advertiser
February 29, 1856: Sudden death of company FF William Giles
April 19, 1856: Firemen Elections held at quarters
Falls City Registrar courtesy Dennis Morrison
1856: Company removed to new quarters on 77 Prospect Street (just south of Ellison Street). They ran their goose-neck tub until 1856, when they received a piano-box engine built by James Smith, of New York.
November 27, 1856: Washington 3 Company meeting resolutions
Guardian
December 24, 1856: Preparation to receive new apparatus and a parade
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Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
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December 25, 1856: Celebration for the new Smith apparatus and firehouse
Paterson Intelligencer - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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1857: city directory: Foreman Michael B. Murphy; Assistant Foreman: Daniel McClory; Secretary: J.H. Barclay; Treasurer: John McKiernan
February 20, 1857 Ball - Described here in an 1895 article
1895 Morning Cal article - Courtesy Jim Eifler
February 23, 1858: Firehouse opened for inspection - 3000 visitors
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February 23 Guardian
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March 31, 1858: Assault trumpet issue with Engine 3 and Neptune Engine 2
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April 10, 1858: Fight between members of Washington Engine3 and Neptune Engine 2 at a fire "over the river."
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May 1, 1858: Court investigates fire scene issues between Washington 3 and Neptune 2
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May 3, 1858: Fire scene (assault by trumpet) incident between Engines 2 and 3
Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
November 22, 1859: Franklin Engine 9 to visit Paterson on Thanksgiving - courtesy of Washington 3
Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
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November 30, 1859
Falls City Registrar courtesy Dennis Morrison
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February 1860: This silver plated speaking trumpet was presented to the Washington Fire Engine Company by the Jovial Club of Paterson, New Jersey in 1860. The trumpet is engraved with ivy and flowers around the entire trumpet and has an inscription inside an oval cartouche framed by tree branches. This inscription reads, "Presented by the Jovial Club of Paterson, N.J. to Washington Fire Engine Company No. 3, February 22, 1860." The braided orange cord with tassels is attached to the trumpet by rings in the shape of fire hats. In September of 1862 many members of the Washington Fire Engine Company formed Company A in the 25th Regiment of the New Jersey Volunteers.
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July 31, 1860: Return from Albany, NY trip
September 3, 1860: Trip to Albany, Troy and Poughkeepsie
Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
October 2, 1860: Talk of new Steam Fire Engine
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Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
October 7, 1860: Trip to Albany, Troy and elsewhere
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Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrisdon
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October 24, 1860: Paterson Guardian - New steamer arrives and wheeled throughout the city
Courtesy Dennis Morrison
November 24, 1860: Arrival of new Jeffers Steam Fire Engine
Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
February 6, 1861: Company election - James McKiernan is foreman and Andrew Rogers assistant
February 22, 1861: Firemen's Ball
Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
April 3, 1861: Death of FF William Stalter -
Guardian courtesy Dennis Mrrison
July, 1861: a single pump Jeffers steam engine was placed in their charge. This was the first steam fire engine used in Paterson (pictured below).
August 9, 1861: Jewelry store posts photos of Company Members in service for the Union.
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August 13, 1861: News clip re 7 members of Washington 3 who fought in the Civil War
Courtesy Jim Eifler
August 27, 1861: Mountaineer Company 5 of Albany visits Washington 3 and makes presentation (silver pitcher, salver and goblet).
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October 7, 1861: Photo of 7 servicemen from Washington 3 on display
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December 10, 1861: Death of company member Edward Cunningham
December 13 Guardian
December 11, 1861: Company proclamation re death of Edward Cunningham
Guardian
1862: Washington Engine Company #3 photo shows the first name and middle initial, the last initial on the helmet cannot be made out even under magnification. The identification on back of photo is "John W" and is thus John McKiernan the foreman (as evidenced by the white helmet shield). He is holding an 1860 presentation trumpet from The Jovial Club, of Paterson N.J.. The trumpet is engraved with ivy and flowers around the entire trumpet and has an inscription inside an oval cartouche framed by tree branches. This inscription reads, "Presented by the Jovial Club of Paterson, N.J. to Washington Fire Engine Company No. 3, February 22, 1860." The braided orange cord with tassels is attached to the trumpet by rings in the shape of fire hats. It is currently in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum.
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February 4, 1862: Foreman John McKiernan; Assistant Foreman: Andrew Rogers Secretary: Henry Barclay
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1863: Civil War era news
February 10 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
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March 14 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
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February 20, 1863: Ball of Engine 3 at the Hall
Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
January 28, 1864: Washington 3 petitioning Aldermen for steamer
The Press
May 17, 1864: Fire and Water Committee chairman notes front of the Prospect Street firehouse was in bad and dangerous condition. Company will also need a tender when the new steamer arrives, and company agreed to accept and update old hose carriage of Hibernia 3.
Guardian
June 22, 1864: New steam fire engine will be received on July 4th and celebrated at a dinner in Continental Hall. Steamer will first be exhibited in New Your City.
Guardian
May 2, 1908 Review article of the acquisition of the Jeffers steamer
The steamer arrived in Paterson on June 30, 1864 - CLICK FOR FULL DETAILS
The steamer arrived in Paterson on June 30, 1864 - CLICK FOR FULL DETAILS
Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
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1863 Jeffers Steamer outside the Exempt Home on Clark Street
July 1, 1864: New Jeffers steamer arrives in Brooklyn on its way to Paterson.
July 2, 1864: New steam fire engine to make its appearance on July 4th. Editorial in Guardian scathes PFD for waiting for so long to use this technology
Guardian
July 4, 1864: Parade article from the Guardian: The new Steamer of Engine Company 3 had the place of honor and was tested for the public. It was a hand-pulled Jeffers Steamer and is now on display at the Paterson Museum.
July 5 Guardian - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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July 8, 1864: The new "Musheen" - Test of the new Jeffers Steamer - Discussion of benefit vs cost of steamers as well as the ultimate need for a paid department and how that might be accomplished
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July 15, 1864: Common Council meeting discusses steamer test performance
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July 16 Guardian
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July 20, 1864: Fire and Water Committee meeting: new members approved for Engine 3. Committee accepted the contract for Engine 3 steamer which went to William Jeffers of Pawtucket, RI. There was a minor issue with hose stream.
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July 20 Guardian
September 5, 1864: Mayor and Alderman meeting - plan to shore up firehouse walls as neighboring lot is digging a cellar
September 7 Guardian
September 12, 1864: Washington 3 satisfactorily tests steamer at Mansion and East Van Houten Streets. A nearby horse was spooked and ran through the crowd.
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October 25, 1864: Old hand pumper put up for sale
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January 24, 1865: ~10:00 PM Washington Street Blacksmith shop and barn. Washington Engine 3 and Protection 5 collide Then Neptune 2and Passaic 1 apparatus collision and fight among firefighters
January 25 The Press
December 11, 1865: Company appoints committee to act on proposal of Passaic Engine Co. 1 regarding a monument for LODD firefighter Patrick Brophy
Paterson Press
May 12, 1866: Renovations at Prospect Street firehouse
The Press
August 25, 1866: Description of renovation of Washington 3 quarters on Prospect Street. A large carved marble slab with FD insignias installed over wash basin. Steamer back in Pawtucket, RI being refurnished.
The Press
Very early photo of Washington Engine Company 3 with steamer and fancy hose cart outside of the Prospect Street firehouse. Appears to be the Jeffers Steamer.
Courtesy Dennis Morrison
Jeffers Steamer on Clark Street outside Exempt Home with original lamp -- Dayspring Collection
1948 Parade, with Bill Flynn on rear
August 10 1973 Paterson News - courtesy Dennis Morrison
Note: The story is partially false. Engine 3 in Pataerson was called Washington 3 long before the steamer arrived in 1863. The appellation had nothing to do with Washington's birthday.
Vincent Marchese Photo
Curran Bowering & Company of Paterson Plaque on boiler -- Dayspring Photo
"Learn Not to Burn" Exhibit at Paterson Museum in 1983
A supposition is that during a restoration this Washington 3 Engine Lamp did not fit on the 1863 Jeffers as it was likely was from their hose wagon or their later steamer of (an 1881 Amoskeag). A creative person came up with the “swing” hanger idea which could be anchored to the middle par of the steamer. There is a chance the lamp was original but somehow could not be reattached as it should have been and the restorers came up with the “swing.”
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1868: Foreman John McKiernan; Assistant Foreman: John E. Clarke Secretary: James O'Neill
February 18, 1868: Company ball scheduled for February 21
Guardian
February 21, 1868: Washington 3 Ball - 125 couples
February 22 Press
September 28, 1868: Poughkeepsie Engine 4 to visit Washington 3
Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
September 29, 1868: Massive celebration in honor of visiting Poughkeepsie # 4
September 29 Press
September 30 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
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May 20, 1869: Company requests firehouse doors
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June 1869: news clip attesting to the height of a stream the steamer could generate
February 22 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
June 1, 1869: Cellar being added to firehouse
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July 9, 1869: Renovations to Prospect Street firehouse near completion
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September 18, 1869: Engine 3 returns from its Pennsylvania (Lancaster and Philadelphia) trip
September 20 Press
November 8, 1869: Columbian Guards of Newark present a silver trumpet to Washington 3
The Press
January 28, 1870: Washington 3 Ball
Guardian
February 22, 1870: Annual ball at Continental Hall
February 22 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
February 23 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
July 16, 1870: At a fire scene Chief Gore assaulted by members of Washington 3
July 17 Guardian
October 10, 1870: Washington 3 visiting Poughkeepsie
October 11 Press
October 13 Press
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1871: Foreman Thomas Condron; Assistant Foreman: Frederick Bott Secretary: George McClory
December 14, 1871: "The Town Clock" Fire: First Reformed Church, Old Post Office, several stores and residences. The steamer is likely that of Washington 3 and the Hook and Ladder being Eagle 1.
1872: Company Officers: Foreman Thomas Condron; Assistant Foreman: Thomas Chapman
May 10, 1872: Company wash at raceway
The Press
August 13, 1872: Washington 3 presents an engraved trumpet to Cataract Steamer 4 of Poughkeepsie on August 9, 1872
Guardian
September 5, 1872: Steamer needs new boiler
June 26, 1873: Hydrant incident
June 27 Press
July 10, 1873: Engine 3 steamer tested at raceway
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August 25, 1873: Funeral of member George Welsh
September 2, 1873: Steamer has collision with a wagon at Main and Market Streets while responding to a fire
September 3 Press
October 1, 1875: Annual election - Peter Williams elected Foreman
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November 12, 1875: Boiler issues with steamer
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November 25, 1875: Steamer taken off duty due to leaking flues
February 4, 1876: After repairs, boiler of Engine 3 steamer tested at Prospect Street race.
The Press
February 22, 1876: 27th Annual ball at Continental Hall
February 23 Press
May 8, 1876: Floor at firehouse being repaired
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February 21, 1879: Party at Odd Fellows Hall
February 22 Press
March 1, 1877: Robbery at Washington 3 at Prospect Street firehouse
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Reward offered for Memorabilia (Presentation Silver-plated Water Set) theft from the firehouse
Daily Guardian - Courtesy Jim Eifler
September 26, 1877: Repairs needed at Prospect Street firehouse
September 27 Press
April 28 1879: Resolution on the death of member James Grant
April 30 Guardian
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April 29 Press
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August 8, 1879: Excursion for Engine 3 will be on October 7 to Troy, NY
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September 17, 1879: Engineer James Brooks of Washington 3 discusses the company steamer
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December 2, 1879: Engine 3 steamer repairs -
December 8, 1879: Jeffer's Steamer refurbished
Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
August 3, 1880: Funeral of member Thomas Beards
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September 21, 1880: Trip of Washington 3 to Poughkeepsie and Newburgh
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September 25, 1880: Report on the Washington 3 excursion
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September 5, 1881: a second-class double pump Amoskeag engine purchased for the company arrives. Was still in use when the department converted to paid in 1890. Below is an image of the steamer from the 1888 "Fire Service of Paterson" book'
Paterson Press
September 7, 1881: Test of new steamer
Paterson Press
September 13 Paterson Press
October 25, 1881: Company elections - Foreman John Campbell Assistant Foreman John McMurray
Paterson Press
November 25, 1881: Firehouse painted
Paterson Press
Shield Shape Bade, #2 - ? Assistant Foreman Patrick Chapman) of Washington 3
Non-exempt FF Badge
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Exempt FF badge of Company 3 - Eifler Collection
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? Thomas Richmond -- Eifler Collection
Washington 3 Helmet with Fireman with Trumpet Finial: Fireman's Initials missing
Moore Collection
Washington 3 Helmet with rarer Fireman with Trumpet Finial. -- Moore Collection
Helmet has 6 combs
Moore Collection
Washington 3 Shield -- Dayspring Collection
April 8, 1882: Death of member James Ryan
Paterson Press
November 5, 1882: Death of member Martin Ford
November 6 Paterson Press
November 14, 1882: New valves and nozzle attached to steamer
November 14 Press
December 12, 1882: Death of member Archibald Graham
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December 13 Paterson Press
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January 26, 1883: Old Jeffers Steamer sold and moved to Passaic Water Company
January 27 Paterson Press
February 9, 1883: Alderman Pollitt's history of the Paterson Fire Department (from the Firemen's Herald)
Washington Engine Company 3
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April 3, 1883: Company officer elections - John McKiernan President
April 4 Paterson Press
May 4, 1883: Engine 3 looking to acquire horses
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May 28, 1883: Death of Charles Morrow
August 10, 1883: FD Matters - Engine 3 quarters being repaired (extension).
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September 10, 1883: Resolution on the death of member and company treasurer William Kenehan.
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October 5, 1883: New member TG Murphy serenaded at his home
Paterson Press
December 14, 1883: Parlor upgrade at firehouse
Paterson Press
October 7, 1884: Company elections - Foreman Frank B. Reed and Assistant Joseph Smith
October 8 Paterson Press
November 29, 1884: Company in mourning over deceased member Patrick Shugrue
March 13, 1885: Death of Thomas Kough
Paterson Press
March 18 Guardian
March 20, 1885: Company Roster & Badge numbers
Foreman, FRANK B. REED, Assistant Foreman, JOSEPH SMITH.
Secretary, PATRICK KEHOB, Jr., Treasurer, JAMES CARSON.
Engineer, JAMES M. MURPHY, Assistant Engineer, ADAM HOLT.
Badge Names Occupation Residence
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1 John McKiernan. . .. .. ..Merchant.. ........ .220 Main street.
2 Patrick Chapman. ... .. ..Machinist. . .. .. ....115 Spruce street.
3 James Feeney. ......... .Collector ...... . . .. 195 Spring street
4 George Bicker. ......... Baker ............. Cross street.
5 James McClintock. .... ..Flax Worker.. .... ..238 Grand street.
6 James Smith............ Machinist. . .. .....54 Ellison street.
7 Martin Berger. ......... .Butcher. ...........47 Cross street,
8 William Ricker.. ....... .Milk Dealer.. . ... 9 Cliff street.
9 Daniel W. Leonard...... Printer ............275 Fair street.
10 Peter Williams......... .Boiler Maker. . . . . . . 31 Market street.
11 William Bailey. . .. . . .Supt. Bridge Works. 101 Warren street.
12 Hugh Duffy. ........... .Machinist.. .......42 Washington ave.
13 Philip Chapman. ........ " ................ .Spruce street.
14 David Murray. ...... .. .Moulder... .........83 Prospect street.
15 George Oliver ......... .Boiler Maker ..... .410 Market street.
16 Henry Smith... .......... Carriage Builder. . . . 147 Mill street.
17 Thomas Richmond. .... .Machinist. .........33 Green street.
18 Joseph Whiteley. ....... .Liquor Dealer.. . . . 12 Madison street.
19 Patrick Kehoe, Jr....... .Salesman ..... . ....39 Market street.
20 Charles Andersen.. .... ..Machinist. .........305 Grand street.
21 Thomas Murray. ....... .Moulder.. ..........54 Ellison street.
22 James Carson.......... .Liquor Dealer. . . . . 23 Ellison street.
23 James Hudson......... .Machinist. .........34 Passaic street
24 Christopher Cubby.. . . ..Silk Weaver. .......6 Market street.
25 Adam Holt. ............. Machinist. ...... 14 1\2 Hotel street.
26 James McKeon. ........ .Silk Weaver. .......39 Cross street.
27 John T. McMurray. .... .Machinist. .........30 Passaic street.
28 Edward Kerwin........ Boiler Maker .......30 Taylor street.
29 Owen J. McCabe. ...... .Tinsmith. .. .................................
30 James M. Murphy. .. . .. .Machinist. .........10 Ellison street.
31 David Miller. ........... Moulder............ Stony road.
32 Nicholas Rozell.. ....... .Machinist. .........45 Mechanic street.
33 John McNeill............ ."........................ ...Stony road.
34 John I. Spittle. ........ .Carpenter. .........77 Cross street.
35 William A. Murray. .. . ..Silk Picker. ........60 Prospect street.
36 Morris Rozell.. ....... ..Ribbon Weaver. . . . .20 Passaic street.
37 William Beards. ........ .Boiler Maker. . . . . . . 94 Mill street.
38 Bernard Hanley. ....... .Liquor Dealer. . .. . .64 Jersey street.
39 Joseph Chapman.. ... .. .Electrician. ........82 Prospect street.
40 John W. Doremus .. . .. .Machinist. .........69 Willis street.
41 Charles Slater. ......... .Moulder ...........83 Prospect street.
42 William Ford............ Silk Worker ........83 Prospect street.
43 John Tattersall. ........ .Roller Coverer. . . . .9 Passaic street.
44 Joseph Miller. ......... .Machinist. ........ .123 North 3rd street.
45 John Campbell. ........ .Tinsmith. .. . . ......84 Mechanic street.
46 Charles Hoffman.. ..... .Shoemaker. ........71 Ellison street
47 Neil Jourdan. ........... Silk Picker .........79 Prospect street.
48 Jacob Courtade. ........ .Liquor Dealer. . . . ..Market & Hamilton st
49 Henry Close. ............ Salesman . . .. ......41 Ellison street
50 William H. Adams. . .. .. .Brass Worker. . .. .. .275 Fair street
51 Joseph H. Yost ........ .Tinsmith ..........95 Market street
52 Frank B. Reed. ........ Printer.. ....... . .........74 Marshal street.
53 Henry Oliver. .......... .Boiler Maker. .. ... .9 Paterson avenue.
54 James B. Healy.. .. . .. .Steam Fitter.. . .... .290 Straight street
55 Henry Vanderhoff. ... .. .Watchman . ... .....12 Ellison street
55 David Kerr.. .......... .Moulder.. .. . ... .. . .62 Prospect street
57 Thomas G. Murphy.. . . . .Machinist ....... 240 West 26th street
58 Joseph Smith.. ......... .Moulder.. ......... .13 Ellison street
59 Joseph Morris. ......... .Teamsteer .......... 185 Mill street
60 Amandas Gunther. ...... .Ribbon Weaver. .322 Grand street.
61 George Dillon. ......... .Silk Weaver. ...... .83 Prospect street
62 John Dean ............ .Boiler Maker. ... . ..Straight Street
63 John O'Neill.. ......... .Machinist.. .........125 Spruce street
64 Kichard Cubby. ......... " ........ .........106 Broadway
65 Edward Ackerman. ...... Baker.. ........... .94 Prospect street
66 John Burkett. ... . .. .. Painter ....... .........67 Grand street
67 Henry L. Reed, Jr. ...... Machinist. ........ 74 Marshall street.
68 Samuel Dunkersly. ...... " ......... .........Spruce street
69 John Wilkinson......... Liquor Dealer. .... .West street
70 Isaac Garrabrant........ ' ' ' ' ............... Ellison & Prospect sts.
71 William Tenant. ........ Wire Drawer.. .. ... ....Van Houten street.
72 Michael Delaney.. ....... Liquor Dealer . . .. . Cross & Passaic sts
73 Charles Douglas. ........ Machinist. .. ........... Main street
74 Joseph Yost ........... .Tinsmith. ..................... 95 Market street
Foreman, FRANK B. REED, Assistant Foreman, JOSEPH SMITH.
Secretary, PATRICK KEHOB, Jr., Treasurer, JAMES CARSON.
Engineer, JAMES M. MURPHY, Assistant Engineer, ADAM HOLT.
Badge Names Occupation Residence
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1 John McKiernan. . .. .. ..Merchant.. ........ .220 Main street.
2 Patrick Chapman. ... .. ..Machinist. . .. .. ....115 Spruce street.
3 James Feeney. ......... .Collector ...... . . .. 195 Spring street
4 George Bicker. ......... Baker ............. Cross street.
5 James McClintock. .... ..Flax Worker.. .... ..238 Grand street.
6 James Smith............ Machinist. . .. .....54 Ellison street.
7 Martin Berger. ......... .Butcher. ...........47 Cross street,
8 William Ricker.. ....... .Milk Dealer.. . ... 9 Cliff street.
9 Daniel W. Leonard...... Printer ............275 Fair street.
10 Peter Williams......... .Boiler Maker. . . . . . . 31 Market street.
11 William Bailey. . .. . . .Supt. Bridge Works. 101 Warren street.
12 Hugh Duffy. ........... .Machinist.. .......42 Washington ave.
13 Philip Chapman. ........ " ................ .Spruce street.
14 David Murray. ...... .. .Moulder... .........83 Prospect street.
15 George Oliver ......... .Boiler Maker ..... .410 Market street.
16 Henry Smith... .......... Carriage Builder. . . . 147 Mill street.
17 Thomas Richmond. .... .Machinist. .........33 Green street.
18 Joseph Whiteley. ....... .Liquor Dealer.. . . . 12 Madison street.
19 Patrick Kehoe, Jr....... .Salesman ..... . ....39 Market street.
20 Charles Andersen.. .... ..Machinist. .........305 Grand street.
21 Thomas Murray. ....... .Moulder.. ..........54 Ellison street.
22 James Carson.......... .Liquor Dealer. . . . . 23 Ellison street.
23 James Hudson......... .Machinist. .........34 Passaic street
24 Christopher Cubby.. . . ..Silk Weaver. .......6 Market street.
25 Adam Holt. ............. Machinist. ...... 14 1\2 Hotel street.
26 James McKeon. ........ .Silk Weaver. .......39 Cross street.
27 John T. McMurray. .... .Machinist. .........30 Passaic street.
28 Edward Kerwin........ Boiler Maker .......30 Taylor street.
29 Owen J. McCabe. ...... .Tinsmith. .. .................................
30 James M. Murphy. .. . .. .Machinist. .........10 Ellison street.
31 David Miller. ........... Moulder............ Stony road.
32 Nicholas Rozell.. ....... .Machinist. .........45 Mechanic street.
33 John McNeill............ ."........................ ...Stony road.
34 John I. Spittle. ........ .Carpenter. .........77 Cross street.
35 William A. Murray. .. . ..Silk Picker. ........60 Prospect street.
36 Morris Rozell.. ....... ..Ribbon Weaver. . . . .20 Passaic street.
37 William Beards. ........ .Boiler Maker. . . . . . . 94 Mill street.
38 Bernard Hanley. ....... .Liquor Dealer. . .. . .64 Jersey street.
39 Joseph Chapman.. ... .. .Electrician. ........82 Prospect street.
40 John W. Doremus .. . .. .Machinist. .........69 Willis street.
41 Charles Slater. ......... .Moulder ...........83 Prospect street.
42 William Ford............ Silk Worker ........83 Prospect street.
43 John Tattersall. ........ .Roller Coverer. . . . .9 Passaic street.
44 Joseph Miller. ......... .Machinist. ........ .123 North 3rd street.
45 John Campbell. ........ .Tinsmith. .. . . ......84 Mechanic street.
46 Charles Hoffman.. ..... .Shoemaker. ........71 Ellison street
47 Neil Jourdan. ........... Silk Picker .........79 Prospect street.
48 Jacob Courtade. ........ .Liquor Dealer. . . . ..Market & Hamilton st
49 Henry Close. ............ Salesman . . .. ......41 Ellison street
50 William H. Adams. . .. .. .Brass Worker. . .. .. .275 Fair street
51 Joseph H. Yost ........ .Tinsmith ..........95 Market street
52 Frank B. Reed. ........ Printer.. ....... . .........74 Marshal street.
53 Henry Oliver. .......... .Boiler Maker. .. ... .9 Paterson avenue.
54 James B. Healy.. .. . .. .Steam Fitter.. . .... .290 Straight street
55 Henry Vanderhoff. ... .. .Watchman . ... .....12 Ellison street
55 David Kerr.. .......... .Moulder.. .. . ... .. . .62 Prospect street
57 Thomas G. Murphy.. . . . .Machinist ....... 240 West 26th street
58 Joseph Smith.. ......... .Moulder.. ......... .13 Ellison street
59 Joseph Morris. ......... .Teamsteer .......... 185 Mill street
60 Amandas Gunther. ...... .Ribbon Weaver. .322 Grand street.
61 George Dillon. ......... .Silk Weaver. ...... .83 Prospect street
62 John Dean ............ .Boiler Maker. ... . ..Straight Street
63 John O'Neill.. ......... .Machinist.. .........125 Spruce street
64 Kichard Cubby. ......... " ........ .........106 Broadway
65 Edward Ackerman. ...... Baker.. ........... .94 Prospect street
66 John Burkett. ... . .. .. Painter ....... .........67 Grand street
67 Henry L. Reed, Jr. ...... Machinist. ........ 74 Marshall street.
68 Samuel Dunkersly. ...... " ......... .........Spruce street
69 John Wilkinson......... Liquor Dealer. .... .West street
70 Isaac Garrabrant........ ' ' ' ' ............... Ellison & Prospect sts.
71 William Tenant. ........ Wire Drawer.. .. ... ....Van Houten street.
72 Michael Delaney.. ....... Liquor Dealer . . .. . Cross & Passaic sts
73 Charles Douglas. ........ Machinist. .. ........... Main street
74 Joseph Yost ........... .Tinsmith. ..................... 95 Market street
August 13, 1885: Washington 3 to get a new Amoskeag Hose Cart
September 12, 1885: FD News - New horses (Dan and Ned) tested and exercised at Engine 3
Paterson Press
September 14, 1885: New hose carriage arrives
Paterson Press
October 6, 1885: Elections for Washington 3 - Foreman is PJ Murphy and Assistant Edward Kirwin
Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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October 7 Press
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October 15, 1885: While responding to a fire, a horse started running alongside the steamer necessitating a fireman to jump off apparatus to subdue the horse
Paterson Press
November 12, 1885: Company horse exercise
Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
February 25, 1886: Washington 3 Steamer has accident with the a truck (likely the steamer collided with the hose wagon). In 1886 Thomas Murphy was Foreman of Washington 3
February 26 Morning Call
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Paterson Press
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August 12, 1886: From the Firemen's Herald - Engine 3 Steamer to be painted in preparation for upcoming Annual Parade
Guardian
October 1, 1886: Washington Engine 3 leadership
Morning Call
November 6, 1886: Company goes to the house of member William Beards and serenades him in celebration of his marriage
Paterson Press
June 22, 1887: Washington 3 and Germania 2 excited over their new wagons
August 1, 1887: Company orders blue regulation fire coats for upcoming annual parade
August 24, 1887: Washington 3 baseball team to play against Engine 3 of Passaic NJ
Paterson Press
September 6, 1887: Not a good day: Baseball, drinking and then a fire alarm -
Courtesy Jim Eifler
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Courtesy Jim Eifler
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Courtesy Jim Eifler
September 8, 1887: Members of Washington 3 discuss recent Passaic trip
October 5, 1887: Company elections - Foreman is Joseph Chapman and assistant Richard Cubby
October 5 Paterson Press
September 13, 1888: Washington 3 plans excursion to Binghamtom NY on October 4-6. Note in article Paterson is referred to as a partially paid department
Paterson Press
October 3, 1888: Company excursion
Daily Guardian - Courtesy Jim Eifler
Ribbon from the event
Courtesy Brian Duddy
1888-89 Roster
January 4, 1899: Death of Amanda B Gunther
January 5 Guardian
January 19 Guardian
April 30, 1889: amusing episode at the quarters of Washington 3 (Prospect Street Firehouse)
May 1 Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
October 1, 1889: Company elections - Neil Jordan foreman and Joseph Miller Assistant
October 2 Paterson Press
March 4, 1890: Sale to sell effects of Engine 3 and engine 8 announced
Paterson Press
March 12, 1890: Auction of company furniture and items
Guardian
March 14 Paterson Press
March 21, 1890: Final company meeting and presentations at Engine 3's House
Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
October 7, 1897: Road repairs at Main and Market Streets discover an old cistern once used by Neptune Engine Company 2 of Volunteer Department
Paterson Daily Press
November 22, 1900: John Dean, Civil War (25th NJ Volunteers) veteran (wounded at Fredericksburg) and Paterson Volunteer firefighter (Washington Engine 3) killed in an Erie train accident. He was the first engineer of Paterson's first steamer in 1864. Was an organizer of Exempt Firemen's Association.
November 23 Paterson News
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March 13, 1902: A month after the Great 1902 Fire Exempts plan a parade
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Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
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July 31, 1902: As reported on April 1, Led by Captain John McKiernan (a former foreman of the company) Exempts take out the hand-pulled1863 Jeffers Steam apparatus of Washington 3 to a raceway for a demonstration.
Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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John McKiernan Death March 3, 1905
Paterson Daily Press
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March 7, 1905 Paterson Daily Press
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March 8, 1905 Paterson Daily Press
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March 8, 1905 - Paterson Daily Press