History ancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. History of landing, new jersey on lake hopatcong, roxbury. History of hunterdon and somerset counties, new jersey. History of the county of hudson, new jersey, from its earliest settlement to the. Snell, james and a great selection of related books, art and. Piscataway is a proud community with a long and prestigious history but hardly one that is satisfied to stay static. Church records, 17981922 roxbury, new york reformed dutch church in grand gorge roxbury, new york family history library records of the reformed church at roxbury, n. From historic kirkside park to the roxbury arts and community center, woodchuck lodge to ski plattekill, there is a never ending list. My vote for a history that is both detailed and written at the level of the general reader would be the three volume series. The new jersey historical commission njhc is a state agency within the.
The state rebounded during world war ii in the 1940s as new jerseys electronics and chemical industries began largescale operations. 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. These census books for townships in morris county, new jersey were probably compiled for the federal censuses held at the start of every decade. Aug 10, 2014 i have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. With newest listings homes for sale in roxbury township. Snell, james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Unfortunately, the great depression of the 1930s hit new jersey hard, bringing massive unemployment. As of the 2010 united states census, the townships population was 23,324, reflecting a decline of 559 2. He is the author of the golden age of bicycle racing in new jersey, and has worked as a journalist for over 35 years. Books about roxbury succasunna ledgewood new jersey nj. However, the first surviving statewide census dates from 1830. History plainsboro did not exist as a municipal government until the community was incorporated on may 6, 1919. Originally a center for iron mining and forges that supplied. 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.
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. With histories of lives, families, and landmarks, stafford chronicles vividly reconstructs different ways of life in a town that has seen many changes. Kinseys laws of new jersey, 1732 the first true compilation, and the first to receive assembly sanction. Manuscript group 925, roxbury, chester, and washington.
Local history books on new jersey arcadia publishing. Historic maps of roxbury from 1868, available to download. To help with this research, the reference department has compiled the following timeline for the creation of towns, townships, and boroughs in morris county. Lewis publishing, biographical history of morris county new jersey. Rutgers cartography, a collection of historical maps of new jersey.
It is the most definitive reference work ever published on the state. Historyancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. Some large erecting card drawings were available, but with the extreme reduction necessary to fit in this book, most of the fine lines burned out and did not show, or bled together into irregular black areas, neither of which provided any information. Clothing good used and new clothing shoes and handbags food items canned, boxed, bottled and bagged. Geographical information can be invaluable to patrons doing genealogical research.
I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers. Bookends ridgewood nj, upcoming author signings, autographed books. History of morris county, new jersey, 1882, reprinted in 1967 by morris county historical society. Roxbury public schools suggested summer reading for students entering 4th grade make reading fun. Cnj books, jersey central railroad books, central railroad. For outofprint books is fantastic and so is directtextbook and dont forget amazons second hand service, although this is often more expensive than the guide prices given. Roxbury genealogy in morris county, nj usa 1,015,348 new jersey,532 morris county 752 roxbury 7 note. A collection of over 100 reference books covering business, education, the environment, history, medicine, religion, science and social science.
Biographical and genealogical history of the city of newark and essex county, new jersey, new york and chicago. The official web site for the state of new jersey a. The latest in roxbury roots and history for roxbury. Chester township library morris county, new jersey. History of hunterdon and somerset counties, new jersey, with illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers by p.
History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. It is a good place to go for nj legal and political information as well as for books. Start here, with a collection of 18 books novels, poetry, folklore, memoirs, natural history, sociology culled. From its origin in 1746 to the commencement of 1854, volume 2 by john maclean. Special event, childrens event childrens, games, mystery saturday february 29, 2020 2. Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the as. Historical timeline of morris county boundaries morris. Cnj books, jersey central railroad books, central railroad of. In 1988, the denvervega preservation committee, inc. To help with this research, the reference department has compiled the following timeline for the creation of towns. In 1840 there was 1 roxbury family living in illinois. Save over 20% credits will not expire, so you can use them at any time. Prior to that date, all lands north of plainsboro road and dey road were part of south brunswick and all lands south of plainsboro road and dey road were part of cranbury township.
What are the best books on the history of new jersey. The roxbury family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. This website celebrates the history of roxbury township in morris county, new jersey.
Gabriele is a lifelong new jersey resident and a graduate of montclair state university. Our town was founded in 1740 and has a rich heritage. Roxbury, nj roxbury roots and history section tapinto. History hunterdon somerset counties new jersey abebooks. As of the 2010 united states census, the boroughs population was 15,147, reflecting a decline of 741 4. Electronic new jersey this site has lessons in nj history, very thought provoking. 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. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of roxbury families. Genealogicalancestry found history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey by cornelius burnham harvey 1900 617 pages. Social protest in the 1960s and 1970s june 23, 1967 this day in diplomacy. The most roxbury families were found in the usa in 1880. If your birth certificate was issued by the hudson county clerks office or the city of jersey city, you must obtain a birth certificate from the new jersey bureau of vital statistics in trenton 6092924087 or 6096332860.
Nj department of state historical commission grant and award. Here are more than two hundred spectacular views of asbury. The town of hopatcong has a rich history, given its relationship with new york city. The colonial history of new jersey started after henry hudson sailed through newark bay in 1609. The important events and heroism of jerseymen in the revolutionary and civil war is thoroughly. Asbury park by shirley ayres arcadia publishing books. Roxbury is a township in morris county, new jersey, united states. Morris county on facebook morris county on twitter morris county on instagram morris county on youtube morris county on linkedin morris county images on flickr morris county news as an rss feed. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. History of roxbury township, new jersey nj museums historic. Using postcards from the late 1800s on, asbury park recounts the history of one of new jerseys most popular summer resorts. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by. Ii by hosking, annie stelce and harriet meeker and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The official web site for the state of new jersey a short. He is a member of the executive board of the nutley historical society and is on the advisory board of the clifton arts center. Lewis publishing company, 1898, ol 17996898m the guide book street guide and general information of newark, newark, n. This diagram book contains an overview of the cnjs steam engines in their final years 19451954. Garden state greats discover nj 350 discover nj history. Here is an alphabetical list of books about new jersey, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available. Prior to that date, all lands north of plainsboro road and dey road were part of south. This was about 25% of all the recorded roxbury s in the usa. The hidden history of new jersey is a mustreadand not just for those who reside in the garden state.
While we try to ensure that all customers coming to bookends signings will meet authors and get their books signed, we cannot guarantee that any or all attendees will meet the author, get a photo with or that any or all books will be signed. Originally a center for iron mining and forges that supplied george washington and the continental army, our community grew with the cutting of roads east and west and the building of the morris canal in 1827. Roxbury has a wealth of historical, cultural and recreational opportunities. An individual with the title assistant to the marshal of new jersey was given the task of taking the local or regional census. Also stories of infamous politicians and the boardwalk life of. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with. 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. George washington never used an ipad, he read only books and he never told a lie. The library is closed thursday 123, friday 124 and saturday 125 for construction. Roxbury public schools for students grade suggested. Find 6 listings related to barnes and noble bookstore in sussex on. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. The 18 books every new jersey resident should read.
Choose a colour combintion to give he most comfortable contrast. I have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. Have your child and hisher friends cooperatively decide. Although hudson was british, he worked for the netherlands, so he claimed the land for the dutch. It borders lake hopatcong, a partially manmade lake that is now a source of much recreation and desirable real. Central railroad of new jersey steam locomotive planbook. He is the author of the golden age of bicycle racing in new jersey, and has worked as a. Anyone interested in the history, culture, and diverse life of new jersey should own this book.
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