History of roxbury township, new jersey nj museums historic. Special event, childrens event childrens, games, mystery saturday february 29, 2020 2. It is a good place to go for nj legal and political information as well as for books. From its origin in 1746 to the commencement of 1854, volume 2 by john maclean. 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. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. To help with this research, the reference department has compiled the following timeline for the creation of towns, townships, and boroughs in morris county. Originally a center for iron mining and forges that supplied. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Find 6 listings related to barnes and noble bookstore in sussex on. The colonial history of new jersey started after henry hudson sailed through newark bay in 1609. Electronic new jersey this site has lessons in nj history, very thought provoking. 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. Books about roxbury succasunna ledgewood new jersey nj. History plainsboro did not exist as a municipal government until the community was incorporated on may 6, 1919. The restrained, yet elegant, architecture reflected the theology of its membersthe old school baptistswho lived here and imprinted history in this part of new york state. The 18 books every new jersey resident should read.
Tapinto is an online network of local news websites, for communities in fl, nj, and ny. The roxbury family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. These census books for townships in morris county, new jersey were probably compiled for the federal censuses held at the start of every decade. Save over 20% credits will not expire, so you can use them at any time. Cnj books, jersey central railroad books, central railroad of. From historic kirkside park to the roxbury arts and community center, woodchuck lodge to ski plattekill, there is a never ending list. Manuscript group 925, roxbury, chester, and washington. Asbury park by shirley ayres arcadia publishing books. However, the first surviving statewide census dates from 1830.
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. The official web site for the state of new jersey a. History of hunterdon and somerset counties, new jersey. Cnj books, jersey central railroad books, central railroad. Have your child and hisher friends cooperatively decide.
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. He is a member of the executive board of the nutley historical society and is on the advisory board of the clifton arts center. 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. With newest listings homes for sale in roxbury township.
With histories of lives, families, and landmarks, stafford chronicles vividly reconstructs different ways of life in a town that has seen many changes. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey. Using postcards from the late 1800s on, asbury park recounts the history of one of new jerseys most popular summer resorts. Piscataway is a proud community with a long and prestigious history but hardly one that is satisfied to stay static. Chester township library morris county, new jersey. To help with this research, the reference department has compiled the following timeline for the creation of towns. Both parents must execute the application and provide id.
Here are more than two hundred spectacular views of asbury. Local history books on new jersey arcadia publishing. Gabriele is a lifelong new jersey resident and a graduate of montclair state university. Guide to the morris canal in morris county 1996 munsell, w. Roxbury public schools suggested summer reading for students entering 4th grade make reading fun. 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. 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. History hunterdon somerset counties new jersey abebooks. 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. It borders lake hopatcong, a partially manmade lake that is now a source of much recreation and desirable real. Kinseys laws of new jersey, 1732 the first true compilation, and the first to receive assembly sanction.
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. It is the most definitive reference work ever published on the state. Nj department of state historical commission grant and award. Roxbury, nj roxbury roots and history section tapinto. Start here, with a collection of 18 books novels, poetry, folklore, memoirs, natural history, sociology culled. The most roxbury families were found in the usa in 1880. Roxbury is a township in morris county, new jersey, united states. This diagram book contains an overview of the cnjs steam engines in their final years 19451954. Choose a colour combintion to give he most comfortable contrast. Garden state greats discover nj 350 discover nj history. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. 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.
Historic maps of roxbury from 1868, available to download. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers. Historical timeline of morris county boundaries morris. The latest in roxbury roots and history for roxbury.
History of landing, new jersey on lake hopatcong, roxbury. 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 short. The town of hopatcong has a rich history, given its relationship with new york city. Clothing good used and new clothing shoes and handbags food items canned, boxed, bottled and bagged. The state rebounded during world war ii in the 1940s as new jerseys electronics and chemical industries began largescale operations. Roxbury public schools for students grade suggested. An individual with the title assistant to the marshal of new jersey was given the task of taking the local or regional census.
Snell, james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. As of the 2010 united states census, the townships population was 23,324, reflecting a decline of 559 2. George washington never used an ipad, he read only books and he never told a lie. In 1840 there was 1 roxbury family living in illinois. Lewis publishing, biographical history of morris county new jersey. History ancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. In 1988, the denvervega preservation committee, inc. Although hudson was british, he worked for the netherlands, so he claimed the land for the dutch. He is the author of the golden age of bicycle racing in new jersey, and has worked as a.
Lewis publishing company, 1898, ol 17996898m the guide book street guide and general information of newark, newark, n. A collection of over 100 reference books covering business, education, the environment, history, medicine, religion, science and social science. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers university. 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. This website celebrates the history of roxbury township in morris county, new jersey. 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. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with. Also stories of infamous politicians and the boardwalk life of. Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the as. The important events and heroism of jerseymen in the revolutionary and civil war is thoroughly.
History of morris county, new jersey, 1882, reprinted in 1967 by morris county historical society. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of roxbury families. Prior to that date, all lands north of plainsboro road and dey road were part of south. He is the author of the golden age of bicycle racing in new jersey, and has worked as a journalist for over 35 years. Aug 10, 2014 i have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. What are the best books on the history of new jersey. I have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. Ii by hosking, annie stelce and harriet meeker and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Central railroad of new jersey steam locomotive planbook. As of the 2010 united states census, the boroughs population was 15,147, reflecting a decline of 741 4. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by. C nj books m ost inprint and just outofprint books can be bought from hobby stores and others are available online from walthers or.
Roxbury has a wealth of historical, cultural and recreational opportunities. Anyone interested in the history, culture, and diverse life of new jersey should own this book. Unfortunately, the great depression of the 1930s hit new jersey hard, bringing massive unemployment. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Create an account increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about sign in.
My vote for a history that is both detailed and written at the level of the general reader would be the three volume series. This was about 25% of all the recorded roxbury s in the usa. The new jersey historical commission njhc is a state agency within the. Snell, james and a great selection of related books, art and. History of the county of hudson, new jersey, from its earliest settlement to the. Roxbury genealogy in morris county, nj usa 1,015,348 new jersey,532 morris county 752 roxbury 7 note. Bookends ridgewood nj, upcoming author signings, autographed books.
The hidden history of new jersey is a mustreadand not just for those who reside in the garden state. Here is an alphabetical list of books about new jersey, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available. Our town was founded in 1740 and has a rich heritage. Rutgers cartography, a collection of historical maps of new jersey. Central railroad of new jersey steam locomotive planbook by. 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. Historyancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. The library is closed thursday 123, friday 124 and saturday 125 for construction. 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. History of hunterdon and somerset counties, new jersey, with illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers by p. Geographical information can be invaluable to patrons doing genealogical research.
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