New jersey has a long and distinguished history that dates back far before the american revolution, in which the state played a pivotal role. With histories of lives, families, and landmarks, stafford chronicles vividly reconstructs different ways of life in a town that has seen many changes. Longo is a resident of hazlet who has been recording the townships history since his childhood. From its origin in 1746 to the commencement of 1854, volume 2 by john maclean. Etra baiano passed away on october 5, 2019 at the age of 92 in asbury park, new jersey.
Ages 24 ages 47 ages 812 all ages calendar coloring books folklore historic tours history holidays kid friendly nj restaurants nj shore decor sports travel top rated products the retreats of reconstruction. History of the fifteenth new jersey volunteer infantry by alanson a. The village of etra go to table of contents one of the first residents in this area was a local miller named john cosinari who bought land on the rocky brook around todays milford road. Residents can drop off electronic recycling, monday through friday, from 7 am to 3 pm, excluding holidays, at the township public works facility located at the corner of ward street and etra road. Taxes related to these credits and offers are the customers responsibility. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. The old book shop of bordentown offers a selection of used, rare, and out of print books in all categories and price levels, as well as antique prints and other items of interest.
Between 1770 and 1773, cosman built a gristmill which could grind grains such as corn and oats into flour. Also known as the garden state, new jersey has been a center for hightech industry and invention throughout its existence. History of the early settlement and progress of cumberland county new jersey. Hazlet township, new jersey images of america series by. Etra is an unincorporated community located within east windsor township, in mercer county, new jersey, united states. Paterson, new jersey historic book collection 8 books. The findings of archaeologists, political, social, and economic historians provide a new look at how the garden state has evolved. The long history of heavy industry in new jersey has left the state with the largest inventory of u. Nj animal and wildlife books for sale shop fun 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. Genealogicalancestry found history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey by cornelius burnham harvey 1900 617 pages. What are the best books on the history of new jersey.
The encyclopedia of new jersey is the most extensive reference work ever published on the garden state. A history of the garden state presents a fresh, comprehensive overview of new jerseys history from the prehistoric era to the present. The village of etra east windsor township, new jersey. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Local history, teaneck, new jersey, cities, william phelps, mildred taylor, george washington, colonial america, david pieterzoon devries, fairleigh dickinson university.
Originally settled by native americans, new jersey has welcomed waves of immigrants, from the dutch and. East windsors largest park, etra lake park, is located just east of the community. The encyclopedia contains nearly 3,000 original articles. In shop inventory approximately 10,000 items with 15. Abstracts of the deaths and marriages in the hightstown gazette, 3 january 187829 december 1881. This handsome illustrated volume was published to mark americas 200th birthday.
Superfund sites, and industrial cleanup is an important issue in its cities. Below you will find a thematic book list for a study on new jersey. This book makes an attempt to explore new jerseys history from native american settlement through modern suburbanization. History of the county of hudson, new jersey, from its earliest settlement to the present time by charles h.
I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers university. They are listed alphabetically by borough, city, township or village. These books may be found at your local public or school library. Buy a cheap copy of encyclopedia of new jersey book. Official website of east windsor township, new jersey. 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 cannily christened campaign bus. Nj history books do you know the history of your town. 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. The hidden history of new jersey is a mustreadand not just for those who reside in the garden state. List of books and articles about new jersey history. If you know of other cemeteries not shown here, please let me know and i will add them to the list. George wham obituary hightstown, nj the times, trenton.
June 18, 1927 october 5, 2019 92 years old asbury park, nj services by buckley funeral home asbury park. For questions on a specific item not listed, contact public works at 609 4434000, ext. Hutchinson, east new jersey land records, 17571763, books i2 and k2 lewes, delaware. The surroundings of etra is mostly residential homes occupied and abandoned and farmland. View sales history, tax history, home value estimates, and overhead views. This book joins those based on the other five communities in the original raritan townshipaberdeenmatawan, holmdel, keansburg, keyport, and union beachin the images of america series, completing a comprehensive portrait of this 1848. Whats happened all over the country has, in one way or another, happened in new jersey. Funeral home services for etra are being provided by buckley funeral home. Historyancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. Etra lake park 9 disbrow hill road, east windsor, nj 08520.
East windsor police athletic league ewpal 30 airport road, east windsor, nj 08520. Nelson, documents relating to the colonial history of the state of new jersey. The state has a rich native american heritage and complex colonial history. New jersey has been a leader in industrial research and development since the establishment in 1876 of thomas edisons research facility in menlo park. George sims wham, 97, a resident of hightstown and east windsor for 65 years, passed away in the comfort of his home on wednesday, nov. Google translate is an online service for which the user pays nothing to obtain a purported language translation. Nez floridas emerald coast real estate podcast with nathan abbott chillout music radio. Here is a list of cemeteries, graveyards and buryinggrounds in mercer county. View sales history, tax history, home value estimates, and. Its me, margaret, the dark half, tithe, the woods, boy meets boy, superfu. History ancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. 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. The official web site for the state of new jersey history.
Etra lake pathway etra lake pathway is a paved path that is approximately 0. 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. Also stories of infamous politicians and the boardwalk life of. New jersey has a rich history which makes it something of a bellwether state for all 50. Appears in 669 books from 16892007 page 321 i know, o lord, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me. At the time, mccain was running a spirited, if underdog, race against george w. We specialize in new jerseyrelated books, maps, prints and other items, baseball books and prints. View all the latest property details for homes in hightstown, new jersey to get a feel for real estate in the neighborhood andor surrounding areas. Full text of the book of englewood internet archive. Etra perrineville rd, hightstown, new jersey 08520. I have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good.
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