In compliance with the nj shutdown announced 32120, and to help flatten the. Paleoindians first settled in the area of presentday new jersey after the wisconsin glacier melted around,000 b. History of monmouth county, new jersey internet archive. The findings of archaeologists, political, social, and economic historians provide a new look at how the garden state has evolved. Traps and trapezes, ghostman, shoplifting from american a.
The state has a rich native american heritage and complex colonial history. Hnew jersey is sponsored by the new jersey historical commission. List of books and articles about new jersey history. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. Internet archive jacobstown baptist church a select history of. Charles ford house, old post road, bonhamtown, middlesex. Penned by local experts, each images of america book weaves the history of a community in stories and rare photos, from its beginnings to today.
This list of the best history books includes bestsellers, pulizter prize winners and editors picks from distinguished historians and biographers. Considering that many vital records, land documents, probate records and military service papers were filed centrally by the colony and state of new jersey, the state archives is a treasure trove for genealogists and historians. History hunterdon somerset counties new jersey abebooks. Genealogicalancestry found history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey by cornelius burnham harvey 1900 617 pages. From its origin in 1746 to the commencement of 1854, volume 2 by john maclean. Kinseys laws of new jersey, 1732 the first true compilation, and the first to receive assembly sanction.
William nelson, editor, archives of the state of new jersey, first series, volume xxix documents relating to the colonial history of the state of new jersey tenth volume of extracts from american newspapers relating to new jersey 17731774 paterson nj, the call printing and publishing. William nelson, editor, archives of the state of new jersey, first series, volume xxix documents relating to the colonial history of the state of new jersey tenth volume of extracts from american newspapers relating to new jersey 17731774 paterson nj, the call printing and publishing company, 1917 p. Their name means original people or genuine people. All items automatically expire at the end of their lending period. The state librarys genealogy collection consists of about 18,000 items in book or microform format. Its first families included the dunhams, martins, bonhams, hulls and fitzrandolphs, to whom land grants were given. Bonhamtown, were sometimes used, but this was the general appellative, and the church was always known as the metuching meetinghouse. History of hunterdon and somerset counties, new jersey, with illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers by p. Native americans moved into new jersey soon after the reversal of the younger dryas. New bridge served as a battleground, fort, encampment ground, military headquarters, and intelligencegathering post in every year of the american revolution. This fascinating new history of monmouth county showcases more than two hundred of the best postcards available of this region of new jersey.
His name is joe steinfield, and his subjective stereotype map of new jersey is hilarious click t are you offended by the colorcoded, stereotype map of new jersey. New jersey has a long and distinguished history that dates back far before the american revolution in which the state played a pivotal role. The lecture series meets in the steuben house, 1209 main street, river edge, nj. Nicholas bonham, from whom bonhamtown has its name, died in 1683. Internet archive jacobstown baptist church a select history of the state of new jersey source. Superfund sites, and industrial cleanup is an important issue in its cities. Piscataway is a proud community with a long and prestigious history but hardly one that is satisfied to stay static. Along with new dover, new durham, and stelton it is one of the older historical communities established when the city was known as raritan township.
An ongoing source of books to underserved children throughout new jersey in. Here is an alphabetical list of books about new jersey, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available. List of books and articles about new jersey history online. History of nj new jersey information research guides at. Preserve and share the areas rich history, folklore, arts and humanities of the past and. 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. Bookends ridgewood nj, upcoming author signings, autographed books. M8 h2 camera eos1d foldoutcount 0 identifier cu31924028828386 identifierark ark.
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. Middletown, new jersey revolutionary war sites middletown. New jersey has a rich history which makes it something of a bellwether state for all 50. These images, printed as postcards and sold in general stores across the country, survive as telling reminders of an important era in americas history. Charles ford house, old post road, bonhamtown, middlesex county, nj. Google books history of the church in burlington, new jersey 1885 source. This site requires the adobe flash player and adobe acrobat reader be installed on your computer. The official web site for the state of new jersey a short. Clio hall, college of new jersey, was of this ancestry. If you do not have these programs you can download them, for.
Buy rumson, new jersey by randall gabrielan online at alibris. Government history manalapan spanning three centuries by lydia wikoff. With histories of lives, families, and landmarks, stafford chronicles vividly reconstructs different ways of life in a town that has seen many changes. Google translate is an online service for which the user pays nothing to obtain a purported language translation. History department rutgers universitycamden 429 cooper st. Download and read online for free history of monmouth county, new jersey by ellis, franklin, 18281885. They lived here starting at least 10,000 years ago. The paterson, new jersey histories book collection is a group of 8 books that detail the history of paterson and passaic county primarily in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Local history, teaneck, new jersey, cities, william phelps, mildred taylor, george washington, colonial america, david pieterzoon devries, fairleigh dickinson university. Abstracts of the deaths and marriages in the hightstown gazette, 3 january 187829 december 1881. A valid hunterdon county library card is required to checkout digital materials from our digital sites. Edison, formerly known as raritan township, was first settled in the late 1600 s, when it was part of woodbridge and piscataway townships. Also stories of infamous politicians and the boardwalk life of.
See also edit list of neighborhoods in edison, new jersey. Hnewjersey is open to anyone with an interest in the history of new jersey, including but not limited to academic researchers, teachers, students, archivists, historic site staff, volunteers, genealogists, archeologists, historic preservationists, and just plain history buffs. Haha, apparently new jersey folks have a traitor amongst them. This handsome illustrated volume was published to mark americas 200th birthday. If youre looking for some great books to support and inspire your history studies, weve devised a list of seven of the best history books out. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by. It is a good place to go for nj legal and political information as well as for books. Appears in 669 books from 16892007 page 321 i know, o lord, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me. Whats happened all over the country has, in one way or another, happened in new jersey. The boonton historical society and museum is a nonprofit organization, incorporated in 1959, located in the town of boonton, new jersey. 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. The first people to live on the land now known as new jersey were the delaware indians.
Dec 05, 2016 the rich history of burlington city is the subject of a new book recently released through the south jersey culture and history center at stockton university, the university announced monday morning. Nj history books do you know the history of your town. Our collection includes resources for all over the united. Paterson, new jersey historic book collection 8 books. History of monmouth county, new jersey by ellis, franklin, 18281885 at the best online ebook storage. Originally settled by native americans, new jersey has welcomed waves of immigrants, from the dutch and english in the 1600s to. Residents of the western section of freehold township were informed in the winter of 1848 that they were to be separated from that township and would become residents of a new independent township by the new jersey state legislature. Preserve and protect the town of boontons unique cultural, architectural and industrial history.
History of the fifteenth new jersey volunteer infantry by alanson a. New jersey has a long and distinguished history that dates back far before the american revolution, in which the state played a pivotal role. Historyancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. What are the best books on the history of new jersey. Bridge of books foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit, volunteerled organization. Anywhere from 8,000 to 20,000 delaware indians lived in the area when the first europeans arrived. New jersey state archives new jerseys official research center for public records of enduring historical value. Monmouth county, new jersey by randall gabrielan arcadia. Arcadia publishing local and regional history books. A history of the garden state presents a fresh, comprehensive overview of new jerseys history from the prehistoric era to the present. The steuben house, a state historic site, is the only extant building remaining from the 1776 retreat through bergen county, the retreat to victory. Also known as the garden state, new jersey has been a center for hightech industry and invention throughout its existence. Get involved and help bring books into the homes of new jerseys underserved children.
Bridge of books foundation bringing the world to children. The former raritan arsenal was located in the district. Residents of the western section of freehold township were informed in the winter of 1848 that they were to be separated from that township and would become residents of a new independent township by. The hidden history of new jersey is a mustreadand not just for those who reside in the garden state. The house was washingtons hq while 14,000 soldiers camped nearby for 2 weeks in 1780. The rich history of burlington city is the subject of a new book recently released through the south jersey culture and history center at stockton university, the. Snell, james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers university. Hunterdon county library digital collections lending policies. The story of the area of presentday new jersey begins at the end of the younger dryas, about 15,000 years ago.
This book makes an attempt to explore new jerseys history from native american settlement through modern suburbanization. The official web site for the state of new jersey history. Rutgers cartography, a collection of historical maps of new jersey. Genealogy and local history new jersey state library. New jersey has been a leader in industrial research and development since the establishment in 1876 of thomas edisons research facility in menlo park. History of the county of hudson, new jersey, from its earliest settlement to the present time by charles h.
History of nj new jersey information research guides. No admission, please join us for refreshments afterwards. The important events and heroism of jerseymen in the revolutionary and civil war is thoroughly researched and well writtenan important addition to the library of a history buff. History of the church in burlington, new jersey comprising the facts and incidents of nearly two hundred years source.
The zierdt site in montague, sussex county and the plenge site along the musconetcong river in franklin township, warren county, as well as the dutchess cave in orange county, new york, represent camp sites of paleoindians. I have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. Aug 10, 2014 i have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. Come celebrate washingtons birthday with the bergen county historical society on sunday february 23 rd 1 pm 5 pm at historic new bridge landing. History ancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages.
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