Jacobus Bogert (8) was born January 24, 1788, died March 6, 1871, married Jane Meyers, who was born February 13, 1794, and died May 7, 1873. They had several children of the ninth generation, among whom were John J., James, and Stephen.

Of these John J. (9), the eldest, married Margaret, daughter of John R. Blawvelt and Leah Demarest. Their issue, of the tenth generation were four children: Jane, Leah Ann, Elma, and John J., the latter being the subject of this sketch. John J. Bogert once raised a horse which he sold to Robert Bonner, of New York City, for $10,000.

John J. Bogert (10) was born December 6, 1846, at Harrington Park, N. J., where he still resides. lie was educated in the Bergen County schools, which he left at the age of eighteen to engage in the milling business and in farming with his father. Upon his father's death in 1892 he took charge of the entire business and has since conducted it with marked success. During his active life lie has wielded an important and wholesome influence in all local affairs.