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DR. WILLIAM COLFAX


Dr. William Schuyler Colfax was born in the Colfax homestead, Pompton Lakes, May 30, 1865, the son of the late William Washington and Adella Colfax. He attended several schools and later matriculated at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University.

He was one of the first physicians to locate in the Pompton Valley. His first transportation facilities were a horse and buggy.
Dr. Colfax became a household word from Preakness to West Milford. He married the former Angie F. Wells.

He became one of the most prominent citizens in Pompton Lakes. He was Mayor of Pompton Lakes for two terms, from 1906 until 1910. He served as President of the Board of Education for 20 years, and was instrumental in effecting the building of the high school on Lakeside Avenue. He was for many years a member of the Board of Health and school physician. He was a member of many organizations in Pompton Lakes.

 

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