Be sure to bring your valid nj drivers license, photo id, deed, lease agreement, andor bill with proof of emerson residence with you. All items automatically expire at the end of their lending period. Documents relating to the colonial history of the state of new jersey. During this time period, there were major developments. Middletown township public library in middletown, nj. Back to the middletown patch the views expressed in this post are. As of the 2010 united states census, the boroughs population was 12,228, reflecting a decrease of 168 1. Some smaller sections have a diminished presence on the landscape. 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 of new jersey, with a particular interest in the ringwood manor state park and new jerseys early iron industry, encouraging public and private.
The town book was published in volume ii of john stillwells historical and. Learn about the history of the middletown township historical society of. Built circa 1770, it was the home of joseph murray, a stonemason who immigrated to new jersey from ulster county, ireland in 1767 with his mother. National register of historical places monmouth county new jersey, historical properties, historic districts, lodging, shopping, restaurants, renovation opportunities, nj0025. All residents of the borough of wharton are entitled to a free library card at the wharton public library. In honor of banned books week september 2228, 2019, test your knowledge of banned and challenged books with this quiz. After world war ii, newton remained the hub of a rural hinterland dotted by red barns and white silos. Transportation is available to registered members by reservation. Welcome to monmouth county history the monmouth county board of chosen freeholders and the historical commission welcome you to the eighth annual weekend in old monmouth selfguided tour of historic sites. Middletown township croydon hall summer camp middletown. Readington genealogy in hunterdon county, nj usa 1,060,369 new jersey,927 hunterdon county 488 readington 23. We found 30 records for gregory hall in atlantic city, belmar and 41 other cities in new jersey.
Join us in supporting our essential workers by tying a red cavo ribbon around your tree. For a period of time there was a scba maze located in a lower room of the. Middletown township is a township in monmouth county, new jersey, united states. Ringwood is a borough in passaic county, new jersey, united states. The borough of middletown has a councilmanager form of government. With a network of 18,000 libraries and millions of readers, overdrive is the global leader in ebooks for libraries. Croydon hall academy class lists contact old friends. The middletown township public library today announced that the may 20, 2020 library board of trustees meeting will be held live via zoom at 7. History of hunterdon and somerset counties, new jersey. A valid hunterdon county library card is required to checkout digital materials from our digital sites. If you input 81 leonard ave, the parking lot for the field is directly acrsoss the street. He was town clerk of middletown, new jersey in 1675.
The research library, housed at ringwood manor, is dedicated to preserving and archiving historical and genealogical materials pertaining to northern new jersey. Schoeffiing if you wouil like to sponsor a fufure newsletier, please coniact tiie editor. Find out the hidden history of nj middletown joseph g. Jun 21, 2017 ringwood borough hall has a colorful past. Middletown library meetup group middletown, nj meetup. Croydon hall school leonardo, new jersey school facebook. Township shutters macleod rice house at croydon hall. History hunterdon somerset counties new jersey abebooks. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. The friends of middletown public library hold a book sale in the library basement twice each year typically in spring and fall.
The museum has a file of township homes over 100 years old. Councilors serve fouryear terms and these terms are staggered so that in one municipal election, four 4 individuals are to be elected and in the following election, three 3 individuals are to be. Township officials, in consultation with the construction official and board of. Barnett hall academy, high street, oldwick, hunterdon. This year the tour includes more than 45 sites organized into four segments. Bacon, editor of the middler, the newsletter of the society of middletown first settlers descendants, is a publication editordesigner, historian, and museum professional based in newburyport, massachusetts. Photo, print, drawing ivy hall, 1225 river road, piscataway, middlesex county, nj enlarge view 4 images in sequence. Tr uex, then a colonel, organized the 14th regiment of new jersey volunteers in 1862.
Oneroom schools were built in the latter 23 of the 19th century, replaced by more. The standing of some small parts as neighborhoods has vanished, their names recalled only by street signs. He is the author of early families of middletown, connecticut volume i. Also on tap are documents, records, maps, post cards, books, artifacts and costumes reflecting the towns history. Middletown township historical society nj home facebook. The kings highway district now known as the middletown village historic district was the heart of the oldest settlement in new jersey. Middletown township croydon hall summer camp, middletown, new jersey. We also have twelve computers for public use including 2 childrens computers, free wireless access and various research databases through our m. Newly wed veterans and their young families created a demand for housing and services. 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 of new jersey, with a particular interest in the ringwood manor state park and new jerseys early iron industry, encouraging public and private awareness and understanding of the regions heritage.
A variety of special events, trips and weekly activities, are offered throughout the year. Personal property mentioned was books, papers and a silver tankard. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. Sussex county led new jersey in the number of dairy cows between 1850 and 1950, boasting of more cows than people. Sep 20, 20 the distinctive macleod rice building at croydon hall will be closed today by the township, perhaps for a long time. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Croyden hall field middletown new jersey amateur baseball.
Middletown s senior center welcomes independent middletown residents 60 and older to become members. Marlpit hall is located about three miles from the murray farmhouse, and is the subject of the next entry. Family values, patriotism, and neighborliness have long been a part of middlesex boroughs history, a tradition that continues today. Middletown village historic district, middletown township. The schools name still identifies the site, now owned by the township of middletown.
The baptist church in new jersey was founded in 1688 at middletown. Middletown township public library 55 new monmouth road. Middletown digital archive middletown township public library. The middletown township historical society occupies the first floor of the former house while several township facilities are elsewhere on the premises. He came from london, england to america in september 1669 and located in east jersey on land at middletown. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. The senior center offers a variety of day trips to shopping destinations, historic sites. The municipalities of essex county, new jersey, 16661924, volume 3 benedict fitzpatrick, joseph fulford folsom, edwin p. We found 12 records for jack hall in forked river, asbury park and 21 other cities in new jersey. Our spring book sale has been cancelled due to covid19. Xxii, marriage records 16651800, william nelson, patterson, nj. The middletown township public library is a civic institution that provides materials, ideas, information, technology and cultural opportunities to enrich, empower and educate. The middletown township historical society monmouth county, nj is dedicated. Readington township is a township located in the easternmost portion of hunterdon county, new jersey, united states.
Thomas whitlock divided his claim into thirty six lots. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and. The municipalities of essex county, new jersey, 16661924. Our historical society middletown township historical society. National register of historical places new jersey nj. Macleodrice house on the campus of the former croydon hall school in leonardo. If you have any questions or problems please contact us via the form on the right. Formal records in middletown began in 1667 with the first town book in middletown.
New jerseys early townships were too large for administrative ease and were divided by the 1840s. Ringwood borough hall has a colorful past nj news from. For current hours and admission information, see the monmouth county historical association website. Middletowns neighborhoods arose at varied times over its long history and have singular character. Antiques a cannonball from the civil war and found in the township can be seen in the display case. Middletowns senior center welcomes independent middletown residents 60 and older to become members. One, middletown, then embraced all of monmouth county north of the navesink river and east of freehold township. The first town book of middletown 1667 to 1699 shows that the original. Jack hall in new jersey nj 12 records found whitepages. Drivethru emergency food box distribution on friday, may 15th. The murray farmhouse and barn are located within poricy park.
It is a key property in the national register of historic places, middletown village district and is listed on the nj womens history trail. Map directions to all middletown nj revolutionary war sites. Truex joined the ut ah expedition i n 1858 and was with it unti l 1861. They welcome donations of new and used books and dvds in good condition. The middletown township historical society is a nonprofit formed in 1968 to preserve and. A former south jersey newspaper reporter and editor, her first job was as publisher of the camden news, a weekly newspaper dedicated to the city.
The middletown village historic district, located in central middletown township, is the. Jan 15, 2016 the 1,000 books before kindergarten program is available to all families with children between the ages of birth and six years. In the early years of settlement, the local ordinary became a virtual town hall as well as a full service inn. We have approximately 22,000 books, 50 magazine and newspaper titles, 3,000 audio materials, and 1,200 dvds. The support document is the new jersey book of deeds showing thomas whitlocks 1664 land claim registered two years before the next claim. The distinctive macleod rice building at croydon hall will be closed today by the township, perhaps for a long time. North jersey highlands historical society research library and archives. We will send your question to the appropriate person for reply. The borough manager is appointed by the council and serves at its pleasure. Monmouth county was organized into municipalities in 1693 when its 3 original townships were formed. History of hunterdon and somerset counties, new jersey by snell, james p.
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