Here’s a NJ Military Document Signed by World War I Hero
EDWARD BRAISLIN STONE
(1878 - 1934)
COLONEL and COMMANDER OF THE 114th INFANTRY, NJNG, WITH HEADQUARTERS AT CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY 1920s,
WW I HERO MAJOR, 114th INFANTRY, 29th DIVISION, AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES IN FRANCE, WITH WHICH UNIT HE WENT TO THE CENTRE SECTOR AT HAUTE, ALSACE, and ALSO ENGAGED IN THE MEUSE ARGONNE CONFLICT - PROMOTED TO THE RANK OF MAJOR ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE AT ALSACE and CITED FOR BRAVERY IN ACTION IN OCT. 1918,
SPANISH AMERICAN WAR SERGEANT IN “A” Co. 3rd NJ INFANTRY REGIMENT,
WARDEN and SUPERINTENDENT OF THE NEW JERSEY STATE PRISON PENITENTIARY FARM AT LEESBURG, IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY DURING THE TURBULENT 1930s DEPRESSION and PROHIBITION ERA ‘MOBSTER’ CRIME WAVE
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BURLINGTON COUNTY NJ UNDER-SHERIFF – 2nd IN COMMAND OF LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE COUNTY.
Edward B. Stone’s service was honored in 1935 with the naming of the “Landon – Stone Memorial Bridge” connecting Delanco and Riverside, NJ. Also the “Colonel Edward B. Stone” Spanish-American War Post No. 51was named in his honor.
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HERE’S A MILITARY DOCUMENT SIGNED BY STONE AS COLONEL OF THE 114th INFANTRY N.J.N.G. – AN APPOINTMENT CERTIFICATE GIVEN TO JOHN T. KENDALL, PRIVATE, PROMOTING HIM TO SERGEANT, Co F, 114th INFANTRY, NEW JERSEY NATIONAL GUARD, 1p., DATED AT CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY, SEPT. 27th 1930.
The document measures 8½” x 12½” and is in very fine+ condition.
NOTE: The Document comes with the biographical sheets pictured in the listing photos.
A RARE ADDITION TO YOUR WWI NEW JERSEY MILITARY HISTORY AUTOGRAPH, MANUSCRIPT & EPHEMERA COLLECTION.
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BIOGRAPHICAL INFO RE COL. EDWARD B. STONE
From South Jersey - A History, 1664-1924, Alfred M. Heston, Editor-in-Chief (New York & Chicago: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, Inc., 1924):
EDWARD BRAISLIN STONE -- A varied career has been that of Edward Braislin Stone, of Burlington, New Jersey, who, after gaining considerable experience in several distinct lines of business activity, is now serving as under-sheriff of Burlington County.
Born in Mt. Holly, New Jersey, June 12, 1878, Mr. Stone is son of James Love Stone, a carriage manufacturer of Mt. Holly, and of Fannie L. (Goodenough) Stone. He received his education in the public schools of his native city, and after completing his course in the grammar school added to his educational equipment by careful study, passing the examinations for a teacher's license. He then was for some time engaged in teaching, but later learned the printer's trade. Not finding that entirely to his liking, he later gained considerable experience as a salesman, and finally was engaged in the restaurant business. He has always been interested in local public affairs, and at an early period in his career became a member of the County Board of Elections. Later he served as census enumerator and finally was made under sheriff of Burlington County, which office he has continued to efficiently fill to the present time. He is energetic, versatile, and resourceful, and is one of those who always manages to "find the way." When the United States engaged in war with Spain, in 1898-99, Mr. Stone was one of those who promptly enlisted, and as a member of Company K, 3d New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, served throughout the period of the war, when he was discharged with the rank of sergeant. Upon the entrance of the United States into the World War, Mr. Stone again enlisted. He was assigned to the 114th Infantry, 29th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, with which unit he went to the Centre Sector at Haute, Alsace, and also was engaged in the Neuse Argonne conflict. Long before the beginning of the World War Mr. Stone had enlisted in the New Jersey National Guard, in 1894, and served through all grades from that of private to the rank of lieutenant-colonel, which he holds at the present time (1923). He is well known in fraternal circles, being a member of Burlington Lodge, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, in which he holds the position of exalted ruler, and is also a member of the New Jersey State Elks Association; of Burlington Lodge, Junior Order of United American Mechanics, which he served as past councillor; Improved Order of Red Men of Burlington; Burlington Lodge, No. 32, Free and Accepted Masons, in which he holds membership in all bodies of the Scottish Rite, and is also a member of Excelsior Consistory, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Camden; and Crescent Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, of Trenton, New Jersey; also of the Camden Shrine Club. He is also a member of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Camden Forest No. 5, and of the Patriotic Order Sons of America, of Palmyra, New Jersey. He is affiliated with Captain James MacFarland Post, No. 79, American Legion, and is past county commander of Burlington County American Legion. He is also an honorary member of the Lackanoo Boat Club of Burlington; and of the New Jersey State Rifle Association. His religious affiliation is with the First Baptist Church of Burlington, New Jersey.
At Camden, New Jersey, November 1, 1895, Edward Braislin Stone married Lillian M. Venable, daughter of Penton and Denijah (Jennings) Venable. Mr. and Mrs. Stone as the parents of two children: Francis M., born April 3, 1897; and Dorothy M., born April 5, 1900.
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From Manual of the Legislature of New
Jersey, 154 Session, 1930, p. 415:
Keeper of the State Prison.
COLONEL EDWARD B. STONE, Burlington
Colonel Edward B. Stone was born in Mt. Holly, Burlington County, N.J., on June
12th, 1878. His parents moved soon after to Burlington, where he was educated
in the public schools of that city.
Colonel Stone has an enviable military record, having served both in the
Spanish-American War and the World War. His military career started February 7,
1894, when he enlisted as private in Col. A, 6th N.J. Inf. Regiment. He served
as Sergt. in Co. K, 3rd N.J. Inf., during the Spanish-American War. On February
21, 1900, he was commissioned Captain of Co. A, 3rd N.J.N.G. When the U.S.
entered the World War, he recruited and organized a volunteer company of 142
men in Burlington and nearby vicinity within 48 hours. This company he led to
France as Co. M, 114th Inf., after being mustered into the Federal Service. In
France, in October of 1918, he was promoted to the rank of Major on the Field
of Battle and was cited for bravery. On this return to the States, he returned
to the National Guard and was made Commander of the 114th Infantry on June 30,
1924. In National Guard General Orders of January 10, 1929, he was awarded the
State Distinguished Service Order by Governor A. Harry Moore.
For the past six years Col. Stone has been Superintendent of the State Prison
Farm at Leesburg, N.J. Prior to this appointment, he had served three years as
Deputy Sheriff of Burlington County. On December 1st, 1929, upon the death of
Principal Keeper Timothy J. Murphy, he received the appointment of Principal
Keeper of the State Prison, being appointed for a term of five years by
Governor Morgan Larson.
Col. Stone is married and has two daughters. He has been a life-long Republican
and is a member of several fraternal organizations, including the Burlington
Lodge F.&A.M.; Crescent Temple; Tall Cedars; American Legion; Lodge of Elks,
No. 996, and several other prominent organizations.
1930 NJ Census, Trenton, Mercer Co.
130 Third Street
Stone, Edward B., Head and State Prison Keeper, Home State Prison owned, Has
radio, M/W/51, Married at 19, b. NJ, father and mother b. NJ, Principal Keeper,
NJ State Prison
--- , Lillian M., Wife, F/W/53, Married at 23, b. NJ, father and mother b. NJ
Ryan, Frances S., Dau., F/W/32, Divorced, Married at 20, b. NJ, Secretary, NJ
State Prison
--- , Thomas, Grandson, M/W/10, b. NJ
--- , Edward B., Grandson, M/W/7, b. NJ
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From undated newspaper clipping: The letter also tells how Captain Edward B.
Stone, of Burlington, was made a major on the field for gallantry in action.
"Captain Stone had been recommended for a majority while we were in
Alsace," it says, "which would include three months at an army school
before final promotion, but as a result of the fine work of his battalion in
the engagement, and the marked ability shown by him personally, all formality
and red tape was dispensed with and he was made a major on the field."
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From undated newspaper clipping (Oct 1934):
Colonel E.B. Stone, New Jersey Prison Keeper, Is Dead
COL. E.B. STONE.
TRENTON, Oct. 31.--Colonel Eward D. Stone, 56, war hero and, since 1929,
principal keeper at the New Jersey State Prison here, died in St. Francis
Hospital tonight after an emergency operation for abdominal abscess. The
operation followed a ten-day illness of pneumonia.
Col. Stone was one of the most popular men in New Jersey public life, a veteran
of two wars, winner of the Distinguished Service Medal and organizer of one of
the first infantry units accepted for service in France.
ROSE RAPIDLY.
Born in Mt. Holly in 1877, Stone entered military service with the Sixth New
Jersey Infantry at 17. After three years service, he became a sergeant and
serviced in the Spanish-American war, and in 1900 won a captaincy.
When America entered the war against Germany he recruited a company of 142 men
which served with the 14th infantry. Stone was cited for bravery in action and
was promoted to the rank of Major.
LEAVES FAMILY.
Upon his return from France he went into business in Burlington, N.J., and in
1923 he was named superintendent of the State Prison Farm, Leesburg, N.J. In 1929
he was appointed principal keeper in the State Prison.
Col. Stone is survived by a widow and two daughters. No announcement has been
made of funeral plans.
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From the New York Times, 6 Nov 1934:
NOTABLES MOURN COLONEL E.B. STONE
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Governor and Other Officials of New Jersey at Funeral of Guard Commander.
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Special to The New York Times.
BURLINGTON, N.J., Nov. 5.--Governor A. Harry Moore, Motor Vehicle Commissioner
Harold G. Hoffman, Judge William L. Dill, lay member of the New Jersey Court of
Errors and Appeals, and United States Senator Hamilton F. Keah were among
officials and other prominent residents of New Jersey who paid final honor to
Colonel Edward B. Stone, commanding officer of the New Jersey National Guard and
Warden of the New Jersey State Prison, by their presence at his funeral here
today.
Every company in the 114th Infantry of New Jersey was represented in the
funeral procession which followed the caisson carrying Colonel Stone's body.
More than 10,000 persons lined the streets of this city, where Colonel Stone
lived most of his life. Representatives of American Legion, Spanish-American
War Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts were in the line of march.
Colonel Stone's horse, draped in black and with his master's boot reversed in
the stirrups, was led behind the flag-draped coffin.
Conspicuous among the mourners was Charles Herzog of Rahway, wearing a German
Army uniform. As an officer in the German Army he was captured by Colonel
Stone's company at the Battle of Verdun.
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