Aug 10, 2014 i have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. The early history of lambertville, by sarah gallagher. Marion lee obituary pennington, nj bucks county courier times. 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. List derived from the historic preservation office new jersey and national registers of historic places and other sources, contains historic locations not on any official list. Feb 15, 2012 ella elizabeth betty harding delaware, oh ella elizabeth betty harding, 90, of delaware, oh, passed away early saturday morning, feb. Youll also find a wide range of historical and genealogical materials from canada, england, scotland and more. Superfund sites, and industrial cleanup is an important issue in its cities. Library users have access to two online resources for genealogy and local history research. Paterson, new jersey historic book collection 8 books exploring paterson, its history, culture and its genealogy important citizens in the 19th and early 20th centuries tha new media llc on. Also known as the garden state, new jersey has been a center for hightech industry and invention throughout its existence.
The community was added to the national register of historic places in 1974 references. 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. The picturesque hopewell valley is one of new jerseys finest treasures. It is centered on sourland mountain and comprises parts of lambertville, east amwell, west amwell, hillsborough, hopewell boro, hopewell township, montgomery. List of books and articles about new jersey history online. Walter and eliza raised their children in hopewell township on farmland just outside of harbourton, nj. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. 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. Full text of history of hunterdon and somerset counties. Book historic, 1868, historical collections of the state of n. Keith carlton robertson, who wrote the henry reed series of childrens books, has died of cancer.
This collection of books about the history of the jersey shore will share all the knowledge you want to know. Charles lindberghsmissing infant son, hopewell valley has been steeped in history. Readington township new jersey revolutionary war sites. This is a list of historic places in new jersey list derived from the historic preservation office new jersey and national registers of historic places and other sources, contains historic locations not on. Our genealogy helper will help you find information and records related to harbourton mercer county, state of new jersey and the surrounding counties. Book digital archives hopewell valley history project. Harbourton is a historic unincorporated community located within hopewell township in mercer county, new jersey, united states.
The atlas had details such as the population of the community which appears to have come from the 1890 census and whether there was a post office andor railroad service available. The amwellhopewell road of 1736 goodspeed histories. The use of the historic hopewell station is not under consideration in this current proposal. 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. Recently i wrote about the earliest known public road in hunterdon county, recorded in january 172122 the amwell. 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. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided. Incredible nj shore history books share jerseys most. The road from howells mills and john readings plantation to trenton. The findings of archaeologists, political, social, and economic historians provide a new look at how the garden state has evolved. He was a world war ii veteran of the united states air force and served in the pacific. The story of federal city about harbourton the story of marshalls corner about mount rose the story of. Harbourton cemetery hopewell twp, mercer county, new jersey. Historyancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages.
The findings of archaeologists, political, social, and. This historical and traditional narrative of lambertville, n. The story of the hopewell museum hamlets and towns not included in other stories the story of federal city about harbourton the story of marshalls corner about mount rose the story of. June 26, 2007 thomas hawley huber, 78, of fayetteville, ny, died tuesday, june 26, 2007 at home. Located at the foot of the sourland mountains, hopewell borough is a quiet, friendly. Hopewell valley by jack seabrook and lorraine seabrook arcadia.
Preserving and promoting the rich heritage of the hopewell valley. Nj history books do you know the history of your town. Get directions, maps, and traffic for harbourton, nj. The long history of heavy industry in new jersey has left the state with the largest inventory of u. Walter harbourt is most likely the grandson of john harbourt, for whom harbourton, nj, is named. Most of hopewell borough today is a designated historic district, with the rest.
History of hunterdon and somerset counties, new jersey. The hidden history of new jersey is a mustreadand not just for those who reside in the garden state. Hopewell valley history project preserving our history. The sourlands is a region in the us state of new jersey that includes portions of hunterdon county, mercer county and somerset county.
Users are required to be in the library to access our ancestry subscription. Search new jersey death records new jersey newspapers, full search 17761993, 224 titles new jersey obituary search 1985current new jersey funeral notices. One of the original colonies, new jersey was an important battleground during the american revolution. Full text of history of hunterdon and somerset counties, new jersey, with illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers see other formats. View sales history, tax history, home value estimates, and overhead views. History of the presbyterian church in flemington, new jersey, for a century. Hopewell, new jersey revolutionary war sites hopewell historic. Andrew greener obituary pennington, nj the trentonian. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. The history of bottling includes the history of new jersey immigration and the. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Google translate is an online service for which the user pays nothing to obtain a purported language translation. Andrew smith and his wife sarah are buried at the hunt farm burial ground, harbourtonwoodsville road, hopewell township, mercer county, nj.
View all the latest property details for homes in pennington, new jersey to get a feel for real. Choose from picture books dating back to the beginning of jerseys first boardwalk to all the things to do in lbi this weekend. New books childrens books young adult books new dvds. It is located along county route 579 at the intersection with harbourton mount airy road. View 24 photos for 1585 harbourton rocktown rd, lambertville, nj 08530 a bed, bath, 11. What are the best books on the history of new jersey. Harbourton is a historic unincorporated community located within hopewell township in. To avoid shipping charges, books can be picked up at our reference library. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers university. Bradley huber and marion chamberlin huber, he lived in the.
Learn all you can from these nj shore history books. Known as port oram until 1901, the town was the site of the richest mineral deposits in the. Castagna was a son of the late frank and eva castagna. The designation of a property in the hopewell township, new jersey and. Historic books, and more recent history books for hopewell township. Also known as the garden state, new jersey has been a center. The book brings into focus an often forgotten fact about new jersey history, which is that slavery was only outlawed there in 1804, long after the.
Thomas huber obituary syracuse, ny syracuse post standard. The taylors hill historic district marker is located at the bridge over rockaway creek. The official web site for the state of new jersey history. I have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. Traps and trapezes, ghostman, shoplifting from american a. A volunteer effort to collect, digitize, organize, and share the history of the hopewell valley in mercer county, new jersey. Originally settled by native americans, new jersey has welcomed waves of immigrants, from the dutch and english in the 1600s to. Pennington harbourton rd pennington new jersey 08534. Andrew smith ii was born february 8, 168990 in burlington. A list of revolutionary war sites in hopewell, new jersey. List of books and articles about 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. Ella harding obituary trenton, nj the times, trenton.
A history of the garden state presents a fresh, comprehensive overview of new jerseys history from the prehistoric era to the present. It is located along county route 579 at the intersection with harbourton. 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. Hopewell valley authors unearth uneasy truths about local african. Also stories of infamous politicians and the boardwalk life of. Together they created the hopewell valley history project, a collective. The mid1980s historic sites survey formed the basis for the book hopewell. Known as port oram until 1901, the town was the site of the richest mineral deposits in the state and of the famed picatinny arsenal, still active today. Regions of new jersey was published in november 2018, the books. Wharton traces the vivid history of new jerseys hub industry during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.
New jersey has a long and distinguished history that dates back far before the american revolution in which the state played a pivotal role. Ella elizabeth betty harding delaware, oh ella elizabeth betty harding, 90, of delaware, oh, passed away early saturday morning, feb. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers. View all the latest property details for homes in pennington, new jersey to. Here is an alphabetical list of books about new jersey, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available. 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. Hopewell township historic preservation plan element dvrpc. Digital archives of books on the hopewell valley region, including historic books from. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by. Weve built the following list with information that came from an atlas published by rand mcnally in 1895. Browse our unique collections of books, newspapers, microfilm, maps, vertical files, indexes, journals, notes, transcripts, and websites. The town records of hopewell, new jersey colonial dames 1720.
Genealogicalancestry found history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey by cornelius burnham harvey 1900 617 pages. Kidders research for his recent book entitled the ten. The mercer county library also has a collection of new jersey books. Feel free to share, discuss and enjoy the history of new jersey. Map directions to all readington township revolutionary war sites. The story of the hopewell museum hamlets and towns not included in other stories the story of federal city about. Celebration of the bicentennial anniversary of the new jersey legislatue, 16831883. Marion jean lee, a resident of newtown township, pa. View all the latest property details for homes in pennington, new jersey to get a feel for real estate in the neighborhood andor surrounding areas. Andrew thomas greener pennington andrew andy greener, 83, of pennington, nj, passed away peacefully at home on wednesday, september 17, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Hvhs collections hopewell valley 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. Local history books on new jersey arcadia publishing. Hopewell is a borough in mercer county, new jersey, united states. Paterson, new jersey historic book collection 8 books. The historic sites in hopewell nj include the john hart house, and the john hart gravesite. Located in the heart of the bustling atlantic corridor and. Ralph thomas castagna murrells inlet, sc ralph thomas castagna, 86, passed away on sunday, aug. The state has a rich native american heritage and complex colonial history. Ralph castagna obituary trenton, nj the times, trenton. Hopewell herald hopewell valley news available on microfilm, 1881 2003.
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