July 15, 1730 was the official birth date of readington township. The society is always seeking contributions of furniture, pictures, books, maps. It wasnt until september 1609 that the first european actually set foot at sandy hook. Frankford township committeeman chris carney was appointed the new mayor of frankford at the committees annual reorganization meeting last. Jefferson township public library is a place where people gather to explore, interact, and imagine. New jersey has a long and distinguished history that dates back far before the american revolution in which the state played a pivotal role. Reel 0770 1880 new jersey atlantic and bergen part. Washington township, bergen county, new jersey wikipedia. Somerset county, nj local history and genealogy library. New jerseys oldest township takes readers on a trip through an everchanging community. All school groups, after school programs and child care center are welcome. Tours start at the new jersey historical society building every friday and saturday from may through november except on holiday closings and inclement weather.
Here is an alphabetical list of books about new jersey, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by. Simon has added a somewhat grandiose subtitle to his book on atlantic city, new jersey, thus declaring his intention not only to narrate. Nov 01, 20 founded in 1945 and incorporated in 1946, the morris county historical society mchs has been dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of morris county for the last sixtyseven years. The marker is located on the lawn of the fredon township elementary school on route 94 north. Funeral home services for toni are being provided by wood funeral home. Water from lake owassa feeds into nearby culvers lake formerly round pond before flowing into the west branch of the paulins kill.
Named for wantage, england, wantage township was formed as a precinct on may 30, 1754, from portions of newton township. In the late 19th and early 20th century, the lake was used for seasonal recreation. Historyancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. Piscataway is a proud community with a long and prestigious history but hardly one that is satisfied to stay static.
History of hunterdon and somerset counties, new jersey. Piscataway is 35 miles from new york city and located near major interstate highways including route 287, the nj turnpike, the garden state parkway, and within easy access to many new jersey shore areas. W2 c9 camera eos1d mkii foldoutcount 0 identifier cu31924010411118 identifierark ark. In fact, two british generals, cornwallis and deheister, tried to lure general washington into battle on the plains of middlebush and east millstone. Understanding the history of the area where your ancestor lived can be helpful to understand what their life may have.
Start here, with a collection of 18 books novels, poetry, folklore, memoirs. Richard wilson obituary branchville, nj the new jersey. View 24 photos for 25 dalrymple rd, branchville, nj 07826 a 4 bed, 2 bath, 2. Frankford township school district prides itself on maintaining a positive school climate and continues to make the prevention of bullying a top priority. The mantua township historical commissions goal is to preserve the rich history of. Samuel glaser passed away on january 7, 2019 in frankford township, new jersey. Frankford township sussex county nj from historical directory of sussex county, nj compiled by. Brahms franklin township public library, 1998 franklin somerset county, n. Enjoying what youre reading but afraid your library loan will end before youre finished. The tax parcel viewer provides the general public and other interested parties local.
History of stafford township stafford township, nj. The scdoh has been working to identify individuals who came into contact with these residents. It is one of the oldest townships in burlington county. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. The findings of archaeologists, political, social, and economic historians provide a new look at how the garden state has evolved. Search sussex county property assessment information by municipality, name, address or block and lot. Near the mouth of the bay, upon the side of overprook creek, adjacent to hackensack river, several of the rich valleys were then 1680 settled by the dutch. Additional great histories for andover twp, byrum twp, frankford twp, green twp, hampton twp, hardyston twp, lafayette twp, montague, twp, sandyston twp, sparta twp, stillwater twp, vernon twp, walpack twp, and wantage twp pdf files from rays place.
Also known as the garden state, new jersey has been a center for hightech industry and invention throughout its existence. The blue mountains, on the western boundary, form the. Welcome to the morris county historical society morristown. A history of the garden state presents a fresh, comprehensive overview of new jerseys history from the prehistoric era to the present. Frankford township 151 route 206 augusta, nj 07822 9739485566. Frankford township is a township in sussex county, new jersey, united states. The sussex county clerks office records and archives for public inspection those documents that record the transfer of real property within the county. Histories and genealogies are published books or collections that contain genealogical information. E video productions, llc is at berkeley township historical society. What are the best books on the history of new jersey. The new jersey data book is a searchable database of statistics on new jerseys 565 municipalities, its legislative districts, counties, schools, elections, and people. Stephens, a mining engineer and containing maps, books, pictures, letters and articles. The marker reflects on the heritage of fredon and the significance of. Historical sketches of cranberry lake, new jersey by andrew spence.
The official web site for the state of new jersey history. Simply select the my account button in the graphic menu links above. It is bounded north by wantage, south by hampton, east by lafayette, and west by sandyston. Created by royal charter as readings, or readings town, it wasnt until 1798 that it became readington township. Boundary exchanges were made with frankford township in both 1826. Alexandria historical society alexandria township, nj. Made up of one town, columbus, and the four villages of hedding, kinkora, georgetown, and mansfield square, the township continues to retain the rural, agricultural landscape that its first. Superfund sites, and industrial cleanup is an important issue in its cities.
Carney named frankford mayor news new jersey herald. Frankford township, new jersey, is a pleasant and bucolic community located in new jerseys great northwest skylands region offering both convenience and smalltown character. Frankford township is a township in sussex20 county, new jersey, united states. Local history books on new jersey arcadia publishing. Born and raised in newton, richard was a longtime resident of newton before moving to frankford. Richard wilson was born on wednesday, november 08, 1939 and passed away on saturday, february 08, 2020. The three cases reside in sparta township, vernon township, and frankford township. Some of the original settlers of what is now bergen county were descendants of those who have been mentioned as having settled hudson county. Washington township, also known as the township of washington, is a township in bergen county, new jersey, united states.
Franklin township was very much a part of the revolutionary war history and the scene of many raiding parties along route 27, then known as the kings highway. Early settlers of bergen county bergen county new jersey. Fredon, nj 2007 the marker commemorating the history of fredon township was placed in 2007. History of frankford township for its bicentennial 17971997 barbara s. Available data sets include areadensity, population, poverty, crime, employment, housing, fiscal resources, government expenditures. Mantua township historical commission home facebook. View 12 photos for 37 newton ave, branchville, nj 07826 a 4 bed, 2 bath, 1. It was incorporated as a township on february 21, 1798, as part of the states initial group of 104 townships. New jersey has a long and distinguished history that dates back far before the american revolution, in which the state played a pivotal role.
Richard wilson was a resident of frankford township, new jersey at the time of passing. Washington was incorporated as a borough by an act of the new jersey legislature on february 20, 1868, from portions of washington township. They may include county histories, town histories, other types of histories, collections of biographies, genealogies of families, collections of records for a specific area, etc. We offer a variety of programs and events in addition to print and digital information that is free, available and accessible to everyone. Containing about 48 square miles, ours is the largest township in the county of hunterdon and one of the largest in the state of new jersey. Mantua township historical commission, mantua, new jersey. Wilson, 80, of frankford township, died saturday, feb. Culvers lake formerly round pond is a lake located in frankford township, in sussex county, new jersey. The history of our township springfield township nj home.
Bain guesses that john gustin and his wife, mary, probably moved to frankford township about 1760, around the same time that stephen and hugh haggerty arrived. Aug 10, 2014 i have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. Frankford township school 2 pines road, branchville, new jersey 07826 rated 4. As of the united states 2000 census, the borough population was 6,712. Frankford fire dept serves the residents of frankford and branchville and covers 40 sq. Washington is a rural borough in northwestern new jersey in warren county. Browse photos and price history of this bed, bath, 1,344 sq. Notice of zoning board meeting for may 18, 2020 please take notice, that in accordance with the open public meetings act, n. Berkeley township historical society bayville, new jersey. Westervelt, frances augusta johnson, history of bergen county, new jersey, 16301923. Fed by lake owassa and bear swamp, culvers lake is the source of the west branch of the paulins kill also known as the culver brook.
In just a few minutes, your transaction will be complete. The blue mountains, on the western boundary, form the separating line from sandyston. Newark and the turmoil of the 60s better than any history book. List of books and articles about new jersey history online. His book four months in a sneakbox contains the authoritative history of the barnegat bay sneakbox, 1 of only 3 indigenous new jersey boats. It has been drawn with consideration to the characterof each district and the suitability of each district for particular uses, and to encourage the most appropriate use of land. The 18 books every new jersey resident should read before they. Originally settled by native americans, new jersey has welcomed waves of immigrants, from the dutch and english in the 1600s to.
Making your tax payment online is fast, easy, and safe. Frankford township municipal building is located at 151 us highway 206, frankford township, nj 07822. It is fed from runoff from kittatinny mountain along its western flank and by bear swamp. The hamilton library is the best place to find one. Discover the local history and research your family heritage in somerset county, nj. The first meeting took place at sewards tavern still standing located on the union turnpike, now route 15 south.
Browse photos and price history of this 4 bed, 3 bath, 1. They have published books on roxbury township history and sponsor an evening lecture series. Michael sugar passed away on january 26, 2019 in frankford township, new jersey. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers university. Carneys stayathome mandate we are closed until may 31. Books for a buck at frankford school news new jersey. With histories of lives, families, and landmarks, stafford chronicles vividly reconstructs different ways of life in a town that has seen many changes. Part of the american history and genealogy project. Funeral home services for michael are being provided by smithmccracken funeral home. Frankford township has an average length of nine miles and a width of five. Anyone identified as a close contact, per new jersey department of health njdoh guidelines, is directed to selfquarantine and is being monitored by the scdoh. Toni grenz passed away at the age of 58 in frankford township, nj, new jersey.
Salem church was the past headquarters for the historical society. New jersey has been a leader in industrial research and development since the establishment in 1876 of thomas edisons research facility in menlo park. Others came from manhattan island, long island, new harlem, yonkers, albany, esopus, kingston, and other already established settlements, while still others came direct from europe. New jersey census 1880 1900 american history and genealogy p. The library collection consists of books and archival materials that aid. Vintage photographs, maps, and a lively narrative reveal the heroic actions of citizens such as janet pike gage, who raised the towns first liberty pole, and reverend azel roe, the minister who defied the british during the revolutionary war. Orvil continued a township for about thirtythree years, and then finally succumbed to an attack of boroughitis in 1919, when all the territory embraced in the township of orvil was incoporated as waldwick borough. Mansfield township, burlington county by mansfield township. The stories are based in southern ocean county, nj, but they range to high points of new jersey shore area history from the 1600s to the present. Google translate is an online service for which the user pays nothing to obtain a purported language translation. The following is a description of this country in 1680, taken from smiths history of new jersey. Today, it is a private yearround community owned and operated by. Genealogicalancestry found history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey by cornelius burnham harvey 1900 617 pages.
Frankford following the sixday firearm season for deer and black bear in december, hunting will no longer be allowed in the frankford owned. M8 h2 camera eos1d foldoutcount 0 identifier cu31924028828386 identifierark ark. Welcome to hamilton township, mercer county, new jersey. On our most recent harrassment, intimidation, and bullying hib selfassessment, our district was proud to earn a score of 72. The creek rises in a small swamp located beneath the eastern face of kittatinny mountain in frankford and its waters join the wallkill to the east of sussex borough papakating creek and its three major tributaries drain. The historic new jersey, a trip to discover the hidden treasures of its cities, meet its people, and relive the past events that made history. The long history of heavy industry in new jersey has left the state with the largest inventory of u. Frankford township 1797 april 10th formed from newton township 1798 february 21st incorporated. The lenni lenape indians originally inhabited the area called freehold township. Funeral home services for samuel are being provided by smithmccracken funeral home. Frankford township, new jersey wikipedia, the free. Lake owassa formerly long pond is a 275 acres 111 ha freshwater lake within the watershed of the paulins kill located in frankford township in sussex county, new jersey. Historical society salem county historical society united states.
They developed commerce in the new world and in 1623 organized the new. Copies of this 120 page hard bound book are scarce. Mar 09, 2009 mansfield township was established as a constabulary in 1688 and became incorporated in 1798. Economic development committee looks to help frankford. It is published as a free public service by rutgers center for government services.
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