Nquakertown nj history books

Abstracts of the deaths and marriages in the hightstown gazette, 3 january 187829 december 1881. Whitehead this is only a partial list of births i dont have access to the rest of the book. My vote for a history that is both detailed and written at the level of the general reader would be the three volume series. Quakertown and pittstown in hunterdon county new jersey. This book makes an attempt to explore new jerseys history from native american settlement through modern suburbanization. Nj transit is new jerseys public transportation corporation. The state has a rich native american heritage and complex colonial history. Quakertown was incorporated in 1855 and became a place where business and industry succeeded, leaders developed a respected school system, and volunteers organized their. During the twentieth century, piscataway transformed its rustic appeal into a modern. 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. Like almost all place name books it is possibly incomplete and on occasion irritatingly cryptic. Historically, the areas appeal has come from its rich agricultural land and from its location as a port on the raritan river.

In addition to maintaining the electric system, quakertown. The the small gold house right up along the road was beattys house. And the book is available gs0946001 on a microfilm of extracts from town records of births, marriages and deaths by william a. Between 1901 and 1951, quakertown was an hourly stop on the lehigh valley transit companys electric interurban trolley line from allentown and coopersburg through quakertown then south through perkasie, sellersville, souderton, lansdale, and norristown. This handsome illustrated volume was published to mark americas 200th birthday.

Based on a true story, quakertown draws on the rich texture of the south of the pecan creek in quakertown, awardwinning author lee martin travels back to 1920s texas to tell the story of a flourishing black community that was segregated from its white neighbors and of the remarkable gardener, little washington jones. Genealogical and memorial history of the state of new jersey. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with. All the books written in the midtolate 1800s repeated various versions of these stories, some more embellished than others. Quakertown nj white pages, phone book, 411 people search. Run tenant background checks, credit checks, eviction history. Personalized monuments traditional marker quakertown, nj. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Superfund sites, and industrial cleanup is an important issue in its cities. What salem county, nj census records are available. The first grant to new settlers was made bv governor carteret on december 11, 1666 to daniel pierce, john pike and seven associates from newbury, massachusetts to whom he transferred the tract from the raritan river to the rahway river for the price of 80 pounds. Nevertheless, it is an indispensable guide to john fenwicks county. A history of the garden state presents a fresh, comprehensive overview of new jerseys history from the prehistoric era to the present.

Previously listed incorrectly under isbn 0160034892. Allentown and upper freehold township are located at the western border of a county that nearly spans the state from the atlantic ocean to a few miles from the delaware river. History of hunterdon and somerset counties, new jersey. Images of america series local and regional history books. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers university. Its mission is to provide safe, reliable, convenient and costeffective transit service with a skilled team of employees. Originally published in the hunterdon county democrat, flemington, n. We are known for our incredible author events and have hosted well over. Qumc is a community of believers that is committed to sharing christ, growing in christ, and serving christ together. Historyancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. Salem mm salem 1676 this is the other nj mm included in hinshaws encyclopedia the first friends who settled along the delaware river were john fenwick, edward wade, john. Church records, 17681966 lebanon, new jersey reformed dutch church lebanon, new jersey family history library lebanon township, hunterdon, new jersey computer printout.

Aug 10, 2014 i have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. History of land titles in the vicinity of quakertown, new jersey. Lewis publishing company, 1898, ol 17996898m the guide book street guide and general information of newark, newark, n. After more than 30 years, newark gets new bookstore. Piscataway, one of new jerseys oldest settlements, was organized in the 1660s. Although the power plant was abandoned, quakertown kept control of the distribution lines within the borough and began to buy power at a bulk rate and resell it. Start your journey at the visitor center located at 21 n. The brook, which was mentioned as a boundary in a native american deed, provides the source of the boroughs name. This fascinating new history of monmouth county showcases more than two hundred of the best postcards available of this region of new jersey. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Quakertown historical society quakertown history, bucks.

Main street where youll find a collection of artifacts and memorabilia from quakertown s 200 year history. I began the website in 2009 as a way to discover the history. Since the historical documentation and research of the general history of the allentown area is among the most thorough in new jersey, the authors would like to acknowledge all the historians that dedicated their lives to documenting allentown history, charles r. Images of america is an ambitious collection of chronicles that accurately capture the essence of what gives each american small town, neighborhood, and downtown its unique flavor. Such unfortunates by andrew mann, one for the money by janet evanovich, in the unlikely event by judy blume, gone for good b. Describes and illustrates the history of morristown, new jersey during and after the revolutionary war. The quakertown historical society is an allvolunteer organization comprised of a. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men. Quakertown historical society, quakertown, pennsylvania. This book explores how the countys last rural landscape, upper freehold township, deals with the increasing pressure of development and the effects of these changes on. The findings of archaeologists, political, social, and economic historians provide a new look at how the garden state has evolved. He was the basis for the john wayne movie they were expendable. Biographical and genealogical history of the city of newark and essex county, new jersey, new york and chicago. Beattystown was named after beattys mill that still stands there at the end of airport road.

History ancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. Quakertown white pages phone books in pennsylvania pa. History of bound brook the area was first settled in 1681 and a community was established near the bound brook stream of the same name, which flows into the raritan river from the green brook on the eastern side of the borough. West jersey history project booka place names of salem. These images, printed as postcards and sold in general stores across the country, survive as telling reminders of an important era in americas history. If you are interested in learning more about the towns history, we suggest you contact the quakertown historical society located here at 26 main street 215 5363298 or obtain a copy of two recent books images of america. Download and read online for free history of monmouth county, new jersey by ellis, franklin, 18281885. Here is an alphabetical list of books about new jersey, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available. New jersey postcards by town new jersey state library. The alpine slide, which was the parks first ride two years before action park opened on july 4, 1978, was bought from a manufacturer in europe by park owner eugene. The 12 most outrageous stories about action park, n. A pictorial history of ocean city, new jersey by tim cain price. New jersey has been a leader in industrial research and development since the establishment in 1876 of thomas edisons research facility in menlo park.

The hidden history of new jersey is a mustreadand not just for those who reside in the garden state. History of monmouth county, new jersey by ellis, franklin, 18281885 at the best online ebook storage. History bergen passaic counties new jersey abebooks. Upper bucks visitor center at the marketplace barn. Local history, teaneck, new jersey, cities, william phelps, mildred taylor, george washington, colonial america, david pieterzoon devries, fairleigh dickinson university. Home nj transit new jersey transit corporation new. Parkertown a history published august 15, 2009 by the publishing committee of the tuckerton historical society. 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.

Quakertown, nj white pages directory assistance people search 411 just got a lot more direct. Quakertown white pages directory and people search. Quakertown is an unincorporated community located within franklin township in hunterdon county, new jersey, united states. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Quakertown generated its own electrical power until 1969. Monmouth county, new jersey by randall gabrielan arcadia. This book makes an attempt to explore new jerseys history. Blairstown, nj historic preservation committee facebook. New jersey actually had the earliest quaker settlements which dated to the 1670s, predating william penns founding of pennsylvania in 1682. The bucks county free library is a sevenbranch county library system with locations in bensalem, doylestown, langhorne, levittown, perkasie, quakertown, and yardleymakefield.

Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by. They lived along the waterway, behind the old mill, now known as indian run creek. Explore hundreds of vintage pictures of our nations history. One 1861 book stated that, in the war of the revolution, a party of soldiers took possession of this house the quaker meeting and defaced it. History buffs as we are, we immediately set out to confirm this tale. History of monmouth county, new jersey by ellis, franklin. Extracts of births, marriages, and deaths, 16761784.

Federal population schedules are available for 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. An evocative novel set against the backdrop of 1920s texas captures the lives of members of a flourishing africanamerican community segregated from its white neighbors as two familiesone white and one blackbecome caught up in a shameful, reallife episode from north texass history. Save quakertown nj to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. New jersey has a rich history which makes it something of a bellwether state for all 50. Just across the street from the visitor center youll find the home of the first burgess of quakertown. Beattystown is also the home of a congressional medal of honor winner, john bulkeley.

Nj history books do you know the history of your town. Piscataway, middlesex county, new jersey birth town hall records. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. Genealogicalancestry found history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey by cornelius burnham harvey 1900 617 pages. The land that is now allentown and the surrounding area was originally populated by the lenape family of the deleware tribe of native americans. Even with just partial information like a name, but no town, we can fill in the blanks with the rest to find the local phone number from our quakertown. A list of books and other materials in the new jersey historical society library pertaining to life and people in newark in the age of the great depression. Browse the most recent quakertown, new jersey obituaries and condolences. Discover the history of your hometown with our bestselling picture series, crafted by local authors.

There are many types of census records for salem county guide you in researching your family tree. 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. Place names of salem county is a good tool for those investigating the history of salem county as well as an interesting introduction to that topic. With histories of lives, families, and landmarks, stafford chronicles vividly reconstructs different ways of life in a town that has seen many changes. Each person attending must purchase a book from bookends for entry. What are the best books on the history of new jersey.

Quakertown main street 1915 quakertown bakers stome bridge c 1910 quakertown friends meeting c 1910 quakertown friends meeting c 1910 quakertown friends meeting 1907 quakertown friends meeting in snow c 1910 quakertown the methodist episcopal church 1906 quakertown the methodist episcopal church in winter 1911 quakertown. Compiled under the supervisi and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A short history of allentown, new jersey tavi home. Whats happened all over the country has, in one way or another, happened in new jersey. History of monmouth county, new jersey internet archive. Quakertown by lee martin meet your next favorite book. History of land titles in the vicinity of quakertown, new. List of books and articles about new jersey history online. Quakertown yellow pages phone books in pennsylvania pa. The long history of heavy industry in new jersey has left the state with the largest inventory of u. Goodspeed histories new jersey history and genealogy. This page is the official fb page for the blairstown historic preservation.