Genealogy and local history new jersey state library. Ye greate street was surveyed in late 1683, and in february 1684 the first lots in greenwich fig. German americans opened the nations first kindergarten in. Also known as the garden state, new jersey has been a center. On this day in new jersey historyarray0x2908d68 the history of the garden state is filled with wellknown events and forgotten happenings.
From first editions to mystical books, njs independent book stores. Roadstown is an unincorporated community located within stow creek township, in cumberland county, new jersey, united states roadstown is located at the intersection of county route 620 and 626, approximately 3 mi 4. New jersey cumberland county roadstown notes significance. Bridge of books foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit, volunteerled organization. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers. From first editions to mystical books, njs independent book stores have it. Local history books on new jersey arcadia publishing. 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. 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. History of warren county, new jersey internet archive.
Early families of fenwicks colony cumberland county. Garden state greats discover nj 350 discover nj history. Town of roadstown, roadstown, cumberland county, nj. Piscataway, one of new jerseys oldest settlements, was organized in the 1660s. River road books seeks to bring authors, poets, readers, and artists together to promote cultural literacy as. Prior to the american revolution, roadstown was considered an important settlement in the region roadstown was then known as sayres.
Fenwick willed the first two lots to his friend martha smith. Marc mappen, former executive director of the new jersey historical commission. Kinseys laws of new jersey, 1732 the first true compilation, and the first to receive assembly sanction. 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. An ongoing source of books to underserved children throughout new jersey in. C nj books m ost inprint and just outofprint books can be bought from hobby stores and others are available online from walthers or.
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. W2 c9 camera eos1d mkii foldoutcount 0 identifier cu31924010411118 identifierark ark. Biographical and genealogical history of the city of newark and essex county, new jersey, new york and chicago. The paterson, new jersey histories book collection is a group of 8 books that detail the history of paterson and passaic county primarily in the 19th and early 20th centuries. History of the county of hudson, new jersey, from its earliest settlement to the. Lewis publishing company, 1898, ol 17996898m the guide book street guide and general information of newark, newark, n. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with.
A history of the cohansey baptist church in old west jersey, by charles e. The long history of heavy industry in new jersey has left the state with the largest inventory of u. History hunterdon somerset counties new jersey abebooks. Get involved and help bring books into the homes of new jerseys underserved children. Historically, the areas appeal has come from its rich agricultural land and from its location as a port on. Nj department of state historical commission in memoriam. 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 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. Buy rumson, new jersey by randall gabrielan online at alibris.
We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. Abstracts of the deaths and marriages in the hightstown gazette, 3 january 187829 december 1881. 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. Start here, with a collection of 18 books novels, poetry, folklore, memoirs, natural history, sociology culled. History of the early settlement and progress of cumberland county new jersey. If you do not have these programs you can download them, for. County, nj map books of new jersey are easy to use and read. List of books and articles about new jersey history. In 1683, shortly before john fenwick died, he undertook plans for a town called cohansey on the river of the same name.
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. County, nj map books of new jersey from marketmaps are detailed and portable. A pictorial history of ocean city, new jersey by tim cain price. The 18 books every new jersey resident should read. Paterson, new jersey historic book collection 8 books.
The story of the area of presentday new jersey begins at the end of the younger dryas, about 15,000 years ago. Superfund sites, and industrial cleanup is an important issue in its cities. The hidden history of new jersey is a mustreadand not just for those who reside in the garden state. History and genealogy of fenwicks colony, new jersey by thomas shourds, published by g.
Bridge of books foundation bringing the world to children. Cnj books, jersey central railroad books, central railroad. Woodbridge, the oldest original township in new jersey, celebrates 350 years of history. What are the best books on the history of new jersey. The state librarys genealogy collection consists of about 18,000 items in book or microform format. It was the fall of 2000, and i had just read david foster wallaces article in rolling stone about his experiences hanging out with john mccain aboard the straight talk express, mccains. Rutgers cartography, a collection of historical maps of new jersey. Settled by the british in the early 17th century, roadstown is home to the ware family, a multigenerational lineage of wellknown chair makers, and contains many examples of vernacular patterned brick houses.
From its origin in 1746 to the commencement of 1854, volume 2 by john maclean. Bookends ridgewood nj, upcoming author signings, autographed books. Also stories of infamous politicians and the boardwalk life of. Notes on cumberland county place names by lots of people cohansey baptist church. Additional information is available at or by contacting edward moeller at 973 6248070.
Our collection includes resources for all over the united. Native americans moved into new jersey soon after the reversal of the younger dryas. Arcadia publishing local and regional history books. I have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. Slavery and freedom in new jersey, 17751865 hardcover. Feel free to share, discuss and enjoy the history of new jersey. Source of knowledge book store carries cultural and historical. He was the author of numerous articles and books, a frequent speaker who. The official web site for the state of new jersey history. The rise of the mob in new jersey details the states sordid history of mafioso. Nj history books do you know the history of your town. A history of the garden state presents a fresh, comprehensive overview of new jerseys history from the prehistoric era to the present.
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