The New York herald., 1874-12-09
OBITUARY.
Dudley .. Gregory.


In the record OF sel-made men few can be found
who have made greater impress on their genera-
tlon than the subject Of this SKETCH who cied
yesterday afternoon, at three O'Clock, At his resi-
dence, corner Of Washington and Sussex streets,
Jersey City. He was born at Reading, Conn, on
the 5th OF February. 1900 and consequently had
nearly attained his seventy -dth year.. When only
twelve years old he went to Albany, where MS
great grandnncle kept the "Eagie Tavern"
famous resort for Martin Van Bnren and his
political compesrs He ohtained a clerKship
in the state Comptrouer's once under
Governor Marcy, and this position he
held under successive administrations. though q
pronounced federalist. To hts latest hour he
ponted with PRIDE to the fact that the taoe OF es-
Inmates OF the Erie Canal which ne made while
holding this ONCE is considered basis In the de-
partment TO the present day. On leaving this de-
partment he entered INTO business with the lot
terry frin OF Yates Mcintyre. The business ieil
eventually into his own hands, and he continued
therein I'LL the passage OF the law declaring lot
terfes Illegal. On the visit Of Lafayette to this
country Mr.. Gregory was captain OF the New
York State escort to the Massachusetts boundary.
He went to Jersey City In 1880, and there his ca
reer war one OF uninterrupted prosperity. As
member OF the famous Jersey Associates he pur-
cnased large tracts OF waste lands, which have
business portion OF the city. His liberality IN
helping congregations to erect churches knew no
was elected It's first Mayor and was reelected for
several terms. He established the first savings
tpereoi tlll MS death He was elected 70 Congress
in the W hig interest In lS4S and served one term
His railroad record commenced about the year
1S44 when he was elected director OF the New
Jersey Railroad. THIS position lie held until the
lease OF tnat road 10 the Pennsylvania three years
ago. To that lease he offered the most uncompro.
missing opposition He was at the same time
director OF the Erie Railway, OF which he was APP
pointed receiver. He was IN the minority who
10 the Nanderoiit-Drew imbroglio ana tue night OF
Drew, Fisk ana Gould to Jersey CITY. Among tne
many positions he neld at the time Of his deatn
were the ollowing:-Irustee OF the Equitable Lie
Insurance Company, director & Of the Commercai snd
HUDSON County Bank and Jersey City Fire lnsur-
sance Company.
was one OF the most remarkable traits or his
character. The late Horace Greeley, In his
mention OF the fact that the nrst Denefactor he
met when ne embarked IN business rs q publisher
was Mr.. Gregory, who ADVANCED MN tne sum Of
Sl,O without asking any security. In AIR.
Gregory's departure Jersey City loses It's most
distinguished citizen, It's most prominent land
mark. The funeral will take place at TWO r. III.
on Friday, from his late residence.
Thomas Dunphy.
A complication OF diseases with which Mr..
Thomas Dunphy, a well-known lawyer OF this city,
manully struggled for some time past, culmi-
mated in his death on Monday night last. Mr..
and for years enjoyed very lucrative practice
he was q good nisi prlus lawyer, and was In
trusted with tne charge OF numerous important
suits. He possessed many scn0lary attainments,
having graduated in Trinity College, Dublin, and
was altogether highly accomplished IN social
circles he was much esteemed or his generous
and hearty disposition. and mis- demise VIII De re-
Rretted by most OF friends who were wont TO oe
entertained by his lowing wit and hum0r. Mr..
Dunpny, who was only Iorty-one years OF age,
was the eldest son OF Mr. John Dunphy, Mount
mellick, Queens county. Ireland.
General Sir John F. Smith, n. z.
The death is announced (Novemner 25) OF Gen.
eral Sir John Frederic Smith, well known ocicer
OF English engineers. He entered the army In
ls05-neariy seventy years ago--and saw a good
deal OF active service. Lattery ne represented
Chatham N the House Of Commons, and devoted
much OF his attention to literature.
ADMIRAL John c. G. r. Gawen, n. N.
tFrom the London Telegraph, Nov. 2e.l
Retired Admiral John Charles Gawen Roberts
Gawen died on the 2lst inst, at his residence in
PARK street. Grosvenor square, at the advanced
age or eighty seven years. His active services
were briefly as foIows:-As Lieutenant OF the
Pompee ne was present 81 the defence OF Gaieta !;
az the reduction OF Capri; attack on Fort Ltcosa;
In the memorable passage OF the DardanelIes; and
arerward az Copenhagen, in 1907. He was senior
lieutenant OF the Snearwater in her escape from
tue French 1eet of Toulon in 1sl0 AS lieutenant
OF the Centaur he assisted at the siege OF Tara
gona, and commanded a division OF gunooat at
the defence OF Cadiz. AS commander OF the
Merape he was employed on the coast Of Cata-
Iona, and wnen commander OF the Pylades was
wounded 10 her boats IN recaptnring An East
lndlaman, In the Bay OF Fundy, In 1914. He OBJ
tanned his commission as lieutenant, october IL,
lSO5.