Anna Bustill Smith

“ He was a graduate of Lincoln University and Seminary. His many superior qualities of mind and heart won for him many friends and kept his work pre-eminent. He gave to Princeton the best years of his life, made many improvements in the church methods and church property. He is ever the defender of justice—standing firmly for the rights of our race. He is a Christian gentleman. ”

“ Catharine Scudder, his widow, is still an active, energetic woman, owning several properties. She is full [4] of happy reminiscences, and is one of the oldest members of the Presbyterian Church. She brought with her, when a bride, the first piano owned by a colored family in Princeton. Her daughter is a musician and elocutionist. Her sons are well-settled in business. Eugene conducts a second-hand clothing house on Baker street. Walter is a practicing physician in Philadelphia.
Elias Hart owned and conducted a restaurant on Witherspoon street. His widow still owns and occupies the property. ”

“ Charles Craig was the pioneer hackman, and his wife a famous cook. Their [6] son, Prof. Walter Craig, was New York’s most famous colored violinist, and their daughter, Jestina, was school teacher and skilled pianist. ”