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Genealogical History Of Hudson And Bergen Counties New Jersey
DANIEL W. La FETRA

Originally published in 1900
Cornelius Burnham Harvey, Editor

Edited by GET NJ, COPYRIGHT 2003

DANIEL W. La FETRA, of Ridgewood, is of English, Dutch, and French descent. His father, William P. la Fetra, born in 1803, died in 1873, was the son of Samuel la Fetra, who was the son of James la Fetra, who was the son of James la Fetra, Sr., who was the son of Edmond la Fetra, who was the son of Edmond la Fetra, Sr., who died in 1687. The La Fetras were French Huguenots, whose blood mingled with that of the Hollanders through the line of Browers to Bogardus, and that of Jansen to Tryn Jansen about 1565. Mr. La Fetra's maternal ancestry may be traced through his mother, Elizabeth T. Woolley, born in 1807, died in 1862, to Daniel Woolley, who married Elizabeth Wolcott, daughter of Benjamin Wolcott, son of Benjamin Wolcott, son of Henry Wolcott, born in 1690, died in 1750, whose father was Peter Wolcott. These maternal ancestors were of English birth.

Mr. La Fetra was born at Eatontown, Monmouth County, N. J., March 31, 1834. He was educated in the public schools of his native county, supplemented by private study et home. When nineteen years of age he engaged in teaching. and has always taken an active interest in public school work. As President of the Board of Education he has for many years been influential in educational matters in Ridgewood, and to his efforts the people are largely indebted for one of the best school buildings in the State. For some years Mr. La Fetra engaged in mercantile pursuits, but for a long time has filled a responsible position in R. G. Dun & Co.'s mercantile agency.

Although deeply patriotic and devoted to his country's interests, he has never sought honor or distinction in military circles. This may be attributed to the fact that he is of Quaker parentage, and that his earlier years were spent under the influence and teachings of that peace-loving sect. He is a member of the Ridgewood Club. Mr. La Fetra married Miss Emnia Hendrickson, of an old Long Island family of Dutch descent.

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