Casparus (Jasper) Cadmus (3) and his wife, Catlyntie Dodd, had issue of the fourth generation twelve children: Sarah, Joris, John, Casparus, Jannetie, Seeltie, Martha, Michael, Richard, Catharine, Andrew, and Eleanor.

John Cadmus (4), born February 21, 1792, died July 28, 1832, married, December 3, 1814, and had issue of the fifth generation seven children: Rachel, Catharine, Jasper, Elizabeth, William, Richard, and Martha.

Jasper Cadmus (5), born October 20, 1821, married, March 12, 1846, Hannah C. Van Buskirk. daughter of James Van Buskirk, and has issue, besides other children, John J. Cadmus, the subject of this sketch.

John J. Cadmus (6) was born in Bayonne, Hudson County, N. J., May 29, 1862. On both sides he descends from old Bayonne families and from a long line of Holland Dutch ancestors. He was educated in the public schools of his native town. Subsequently he removed to Arlington, Hudson County, where he still resides, and where he was engaged in the lumber business from 1888 to 1894. In the latter year, having disposed of that business, he established himself in the insurance business, which he still follows with marked success.

Mr. Cadmus is one of the most enterprising and public spirited citizens of Arlington. He has achieved a high reputation, and enjoys the respect and confidence of the entire community. In politics he is independent. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Arlington and active and influential in local affairs.