Edward Balch

Edward Crawford Balch (July 17, 1858 – February 8, 1934) was a builder and businessman. He built 175 houses in Maplewood, New Jersey and became known as the Father of Maplewood. He also owned a women's clothing business; Orange Screen Company, a manufacturing business; and John O'Rourke, a lumber and coal business. He married Kate McKinney on March 20, 1879, and they had three sons and two daughters.[1][2]

References
  1. Myers (2000), p. 325.
  2. "Edward C. Balch, Builder, Is Dead". New York Times. February 10, 1934. Retrieved April 2, 2022.

Sources
  • Myers, William Starr (2000). Prominent Families of New Jersey: Volume 1. Baltimore, Maryland: Clearfield. pp. 325–326. ISBN 9780806350363.
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