Page 39 and all these things i do plainly and sincerely acknowledge and swear, according to these express words by me spoken, and according to the plain and common sense and understanding of the same words, without any equivocation, mental evasion or secret reservation whatsoever. Local history, teaneck, new jersey, cities, william phelps, mildred taylor, george washington, colonial america, david pieterzoon devries, fairleigh dickinson university. My vote for a history that is both detailed and written at the level of the general reader would be the three volume series. For faster results, type a keyword or surname in the search window which can be found at the top of this page or under menu on mob. Your library card gives you access to so much more than books. Aug 08, 2015 history of monmouth county, new jersey ellis, franklin, swan, norma lippincott. Originally settled by native americans, new jersey has welcomed waves of immigrants, from the dutch and.
Clugston a biographical history of eminent and selfmade men of the state of indiana, 1880 source. New jersey has been a leader in industrial research and development since the establishment in 1876 of thomas edisons research facility in menlo park. Histories and genealogies are published books or collections that contain genealogical information. A history of the jersey centrals new jersey southern division railroad. A history of the garden state presents a fresh, comprehensive overview of new jerseys history from the prehistoric era to the present. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by. 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. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with. Browse our unique collections of books, newspapers, microfilm, maps, vertical files, indexes, journals, notes, transcripts, and websites. 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. Genealogicalancestry found history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey by cornelius burnham harvey 1900 617 pages. Monmouth county, new jersey by randall gabrielan history books. Also known as the garden state, new jersey has been a center for hightech industry and invention throughout its existence. Piscataway is a proud community with a long and prestigious history but hardly one that is satisfied to stay static.
Feel free to share, discuss and enjoy the history of new jersey. Map directions to all readington township revolutionary war sites. 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. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. We have approximately 22,000 books, 50 magazine and newspaper titles, 3,000 audio materials, and 1,200 dvds. The taylors hill historic district marker is located at the bridge over rockaway creek. Early settlers of bergen county bergen county new jersey. Google translate is an online service for which the user pays nothing to obtain a purported language translation. History of monmouth county, new jersey ellis, franklin, swan, norma lippincott. 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. Historyancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. The book is fascinating for residents of bridgewater, as well as anyone interested in new jersey history, because it covers the early industries of the area, families, houses, the american revolution and the middlebrook encampment, schools, churches, the great fire of 1923 which destroyed a large portion of martinsville, and recent history up. Though it only officially existed as an independent municipality from 1661, with the founding of a village at bergen square, bergen began as a factorij at communipaw.
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. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. History ancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. The story of the area of presentday new jersey begins at the end of the younger dryas, about 15,000 years ago. Nj history books do you know the history of your town. History history index history az new jersey history united states new jersey travel new jersey new jersey genealogy delaware civil war new jersey new jersey sports united states history united states us presidents usa 19th century usa 20th century founding of america colonial period the american west native americans slavery civil rights. The findings of archaeologists, political, social, and economic historians provide a new look at how the garden state has evolved. Legislature page images at hathitrust the new jersey coast in three centuries. How a onceloyal british subject rises to battle an empire in a libertyordeath campaign to forge. Sussex county, new jersey, usa sussex county historical.
The history of teaneck by mildred k taylor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Here is an alphabetical list of books about new jersey, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available. New jersey has a long and distinguished history that dates back far before the american revolution, in which the state played a pivotal role. Users are required to be in the library to access our ancestry subscription.
Youll also find a wide range of historical and genealogical materials from canada, england, scotland and more. Both edsalls and swayzes historical addresses were subsequently produced in book format by the new jersey herald. The state has a rich native american heritage and complex colonial history. The mission of the north jersey highlands historical society njhhs is to serve as a central organization to collect and preserve the material cultural heritage of the northeastern highlands region of new jersey, with a particular interest in the ringwood manor state park and new jerseys early iron industry, encouraging public and private awareness and understanding of. It has been the bergen county historical societys hq since 1939. Understanding the history of the area where your ancestor lived can be helpful to understand. The house was washingtons hq while 14,000 soldiers camped nearby for 2 weeks in 1780. Aug 10, 2014 i have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. List of books and articles about new jersey history. Newton was also an ardent student of history and religious doctrines, and his writings on those subjects were compiled into multiple books that were published posthumously. The three books are titled the vineyard of liberty, the workshop of. Paleoindians first settled in the area of presentday new jersey after the wisconsin glacier melted around,000 b.
Abstracts of the deaths and marriages in the hightstown gazette, 3 january 187829 december 1881. Some of the original settlers of what is now bergen county were descendants of those who have been mentioned as having settled hudson county. Documents relating to the colonial history of the state of new jersey, volume xxlii, calendar of new jersey wills, vol. Record of the lands and descendants of henry and anne clark who settled on the headbranches of whippany river, roxiticus, old hunterdon county, new jersey, in the year 1728 source. Taylor was born in bath, england circa 1744 and emigrated to new jersey. For information on loan periods see our circulation policies. Library users have access to two online resources for genealogy and local history research. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men by clayton, w. And i do make this recognition, acknowledgment, abjuration, renunciation and. Washington tells the story of how a fatherless young soldier full of personal ambition becomes a leader of men willing to sacrifice all for the common cause. Local history books on new jersey arcadia publishing. The official web site for the state of new jersey history. 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 historic new jersey, a trip to discover the hidden treasures of its cities, meet its people, and relive the past events that made history. If you have a repository or library you would like to see included in this series, please send your suggestions to michelle d. Hunterdon county new jersey new jersey calendar of wills 1670 1730. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. History history index history az new jersey history united states new jersey travel new jersey new jersey genealogy delaware civil war new jersey new jersey sports united states history united states us presidents usa 19th century usa 20th century founding of. By lucille bertram this series highlights local repositories and underutilized resources that may be of interest to bergen county genealogists. Paperback by w woodford clayton, william nelson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Shipping for each item varies as it is based on their individual weights. Stevens concise history of cape may county, new jersey is the standard work on its topic, and it is reminiscent of other turnof thecentury local histories in its treatment of its subject matter. List of books and articles about new jersey history online. Berry settled and built his home mansion on the southerly part of this tract, and on his death, most of it passed to the ownership of his heirs. The steuben house, a state historic site, is the only extant building remaining from the 1776 retreat through bergen county, the retreat to victory. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men. The history of cape may county, new jersey lewis townsend stevens mr.
Biographical and genealogical history of morris and sussex counties, new jersey, volume 2 biographical and genealogical history of morris and sussex counties, new jersey, lewis publishing company. Originally settled by native americans, new jersey has welcomed waves of immigrants, from the dutch and english in the 1600s to. Superfund sites, and industrial cleanup is an important issue in its cities. Celebration of the bicentennial anniversary of the new jersey legislatue, 16831883.
Readington township new jersey revolutionary war sites. After world war ii, newton remained the hub of a rural hinterland dotted by red barns and white silos. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men by clayton. Users are required to be in the library to access our ancestry. Genealogical and memorial history of the state of new jersey. Page 39 that i do from my heart abhor, detest, and abjure as impious and heretical, that damnable doctrine and position, that princes excommunicated or deprived by the pope, or any authority of the see of rome, may be deposed or murdered by their subjects, or any other whatsoever. The district takes its name from colonel john taylor.
Victorian summers at the grand hotels of long branch, new jersey by george h. N, library users have access to thousands more materials. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers university. These images, printed as postcards and sold in general stores across the country, survive as telling reminders of an important era in americas history. The long history of heavy industry in new jersey has left the state with the largest inventory of u. Sussex county led new jersey in the number of dairy cows between 1850 and 1950, boasting of more cows than people. 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. Native americans moved into new jersey soon after the reversal of the younger dryas. Books available at the hackettstown museum for reference and research historic main street hackettstown, new jersey the history of hackettstown the people of hackettstown the story of hackettstown the history of warren county nj history of sussex and warren counties, new jersey. Edsalls book covered the first 100 years of the countys. What are the best books on the history of new jersey.
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