“WARE RICHARD F.—Mailing Tube Manufacturer, 108 Park row. New York City; residence 138 West 36th street. Born in New York City, May 16 1833. Educated in New York City. (Widower.) Ex-vice president Consolidated Fireworks Co. and ex-foreman of Grand Jury. Member New York Athletic and Lotos Clubs, Seventh Regiment Veteran Association, Old Guard, Sons of the Revolution and Lafayette Post G. A. R.”

Source:  Biographical Directory of the State of New York 1900, by Biographical Directory Co., Published in New York, page 526