He thoroughly mastered the trade of cabinetmaker, which he has followed, either practically or in a business way, from early life. In 1872 he established himself in business at 147 to 151 Baxter Street, New York, and has since continued there under the firm name of Bardsley Brothers. They have an extensive trade, not only iii New York City, but in adjacent sections of New York and New Jersey, and through their ability and honest, straight-forward dealings stand among the successful firms in the business. Mr. Bardsley is a practical cabinetmaker, thoroughly conversant with every detail of the trade, and an able business man. As a resident of Kearny, Hudson County, N. J., where he settled many years ago, he has exerted an important influence in both public and private affairs, and for seven years was a member of the Township Committee, on which he still serves, having been its Chairman for three years. He is an ardent Republican, and a member of the Republican Club of Kearny, of the Kearny Presbyterian Church, and of Copestone Lodge of Masons, of which he has been Worshipful Master. Public spirited, progressive, and patriotic, he is respected and esteemed by all who know him, and has always maintained the confidence of the community.