Borden and others colestown church, new jersey by una bowman november 09, 2008 at 02. This road originally started at the kings highway near colestown cemetery, and. Explore this cemetery for graves, information and tombstones for names in colestown cemetery in colestown, new jersey, a find a grave cemetery. Native americans inhabited the area before english settlers, members of the society of. Native americans inhabited the area before english settlers, members of the society of friends, arrived in the late 1600s.
Cemetery, haddonfield baptist cemetery, and colestown cemetery in cherry. Genealogicalancestry found history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey by cornelius burnham harvey 1900 617 pages. Coffin grave at colestown cemetery in cherry hill, nj. A brief noncomprehensive look at the other half of chester township i know moorestown memorialized the buttonwood that was near main street, but i believe that this was the huge tree i remember most in the back of the friends graveyard on second street.
Paterson, new jersey historic book collection 8 books. New jersey cemetery inscriptions family history library camden county, new jersey burial grounds family history. Frances wilson passed away on november 10, 2019 in moorestown, new jersey. The history of various posts now existing in the city and county of camden are here given, according to the date organization. Feel free to share, discuss and enjoy the history of new jersey. Early minutes of philadelphia monthly meeting of friends 17641769 cont. The history of moorestown, nj neighbor of maple shade, nj. The findings of archaeologists, political, social, and economic historians provide a new look at how the garden state has evolved.
Abstract of wills and administrations of northumberland county book 1, 17731793 cont. Todays adventure is in good old cherry the thrill hill in south jersey. The lucky 23 that found the golden bricks were awarded books as prizes. This procedure remained the basic method of public recording of marriages in new jersey until march 1848, when an act. Special collections, including new york ship, victorrca, other industries, hospitals, etc. Colestown cemetery is a beautiful historic cemetery located in cherry hill, nj. Borden miscellaneousnotes colestown church, colestown, n. Fragments from old philadelphia graveyards laurel hill or fifth baptist. Colestown cemetery, cherry hill, camden, new jersey, united. Colestown cemetery, cherry hill, nj memorials added. Being the story of john fenwicks colony, the oldest english speaking settlement on the delaware river paperback by.
New jersey has been a leader in industrial research and development since the establishment in 1876 of thomas edisons research facility in menlo park. This book reflects on a time when chapel avenue was a dirt lane, when the children of farmers were educated in oneroom schoolhouses, when cows grazed on the. 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 history index history az new jersey history united states new jersey travel new jersey new jersey genealogy delaware civil war new jersey new jersey sports united states history united states us presidents usa 19th century usa 20th century founding of america colonial period the american west native americans slavery civil rights. Delaware township cherry hill collection, 1936 apr. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers university. First presbyterian church memory garden grenloch find a. Cowperthwaite notes colestown church, colestown, n. Marys church protestant episcopal colestown church book by asa matlack collection at the historical society of philadelphia, pennsylvania. Our print holdings include older reference books on the history of the area and. Page 56 our ammunition, light artillery and the best part of our stores had been removed, on the apprehension that howe would endeavor to penetrate the jerseys, in which case fort lee could be of no use to us.
Records images cemetery page showing maps, records, and images of headstones in the colestown cemetery, cherry hill, camden, new jersey, united states billiongraves cemetery and images. It is the only remnant of the hamlet called colestown, a small village founded in the late 1600s. Colestown cemetery camden county history tour pocketsights. Aug 10, 2014 i have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. Colestown cemetery in colestown, new jersey find a grave. A history of the garden state presents a fresh, comprehensive overview of new jerseys history from the prehistoric era to the present. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. List of books and articles about new jersey history online. Earliest rural stations of rural free delivery, 36th american philatelic congress book, 1970 4. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by.
It is the only remnant of the hamlet called colestown. Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. The state has a rich native american heritage and complex colonial history. Colestown cemetery, cherry hill, camden, new jersey. Few moorestonians, with the exception of the older generation, realize that in the early days there was a small but thriving village within three miles. James green of springfield township, bucks county, pennsylvania, and some of his descendants. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Camden county officials, addresses, and political, economic, education data camden county njgenweb page genealogical, historical information and queries if this link doesnt work, find the new one through the usgenweb national site. Archives center collections the historical society of haddonfield. National register of historic places listings in camden county, new jersey. Colestown cemetery, cherry hill, new jersey louis cicalese. The colestown cemetery, located in cherry hill, nj, is a burial ground that offers funeral and burial services.
Old colestown cemetery interment cards on microfilm, inscriptions. Colestown cemetery is in cherry hill township in camden county, new jersey, united states, and is located at the intersection of church road and kings highway. Legislative history recording of marriages on the county level was first required in new jersey by an act concerning marriages, passed by the general assembly on 4 march 1795 see acts of the nineteenth general assembly. The kings highway from this point followed the general course of the lane leading to lindley gardiners residence on the reuben matlack farm which is now owned by cha. Always at my side, the wpa guide to 1930s new jersey the book i just finished that led me to this latest adventure.
Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Acts of the nineteenth general assembly new jersey. The tribunedemocrat is proud to partner with the johnstown area heritage association, cambria county library, archives service center at the university of pittsburgh ascup, cambria county historical society, pennsylvania highlands community college and our readers on a new hardcover pictorial history book, johnstown memories. Camden county historical society holdings new jersey state. New jersey roots chapter 17 the township of delaware. Colestown cemetery, cherry hill township wikipedia. Gatehouse at colestown cemetery is located in cherry hill, camden county, new jersey, united states. Small hamlets such as ellisburg, colestown, and batesville contained thriving businesses. Nj history books do you know the history of your town. Cowperthwaite colestown church, new jersey by una bowman november 09, 2008 at 07. Local history books on new jersey arcadia publishing. Colestown cemetery is a beautiful historic cemetery located in cherry hill, nj which has been doing burial since the 1600s and continues to do burials. Edith doane was one of the original members of the new jersey postal history society 20 years. The cemetery provides information about their funeral and burial policies, burial records, plot records, and other cherry hill cemetery records.
A curated virtual cemetery for names in colestown cemetery, cherry hill, nj memorials added. In 1814 he purchased of thomas cadwalader, agent of the west new jersey society, all the shares of propriety owned by that corporation. 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. Paterson, new jersey historic book collection 8 books exploring paterson, its history, culture and its genealogy important citizens in the 19th and early 20th centuries tha new media llc on. Few moorestonians, with the exception of the older generation, realize that in the early days there was a small but thriving village within three miles of moorestown that has vanished from the face of the earth as completely as the fabled atlantis. Watermills of camden county by william farr chapter r. Kings highway and the old salem road a friend helps clear up a question. Colestown cemetery company in cherry hill, new jersey. In 1695, settlers formed the community of waterford township on these hallowed grounds which was one of the original townships of gloucester county. One of the original colonies, new jersey was an important battleground during the american revolution. What are the best books on the history of new jersey. Besides farms and mills, delaware township had several villages such as colestown, batesville, and ellisburg. This legislation required every justice of the peace and ordained minister to file, for each. Jan 17, 2011 kings highway and the old salem road a friend helps clear up a question.
Kings highway and the old salem road a friend helps. Bookends ridgewood nj, upcoming author signings, autographed books. Revised a letter from jerseyman about the old salem road and kings highway 1182011 while not based in law and reality, you could say the kings highway runs between salem and perth amboy. Camden city directories books and microfilm, most years between 18391947. Gatehouse at colestown cemetery cherry hill mall, new. He was also attorney for the pemberton and kirkbride possessions in new jersey. The long history of heavy industry in new jersey has left the state with the largest inventory of u. Colestown cemetery co office in cherry hill, new jersey. Ancestry of jost miller of salem county, new jersey. Book of the society of colonial wars in the state of new jersey. Nj stops along the underground railroad video njtv news. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Gloucester county, new jersey history, records, facts and genealogy familytree101 the gloucester county njgenweb project, an member of the njgenweb project, an affiliate of the usgenweb project. Gabrielle korkor obituary cherry hill, nj burlington.
The house was built in 1858 and was added to the national register of historic places. Colestown cemetery co office cherry hill, new jersey. Cherry hill was not always the sprawling suburban community it is today. Gatehouse at colestown cemetery is located in cherry hill, camden. Explore the worlds largest collection of free family trees, genealogy records and resources. Get the billiongraves app now and help collect images for this cemetery. Wrights house was built by the wealthy quaker landowner samuel coles, from whose family the townships colestown neighborhood and. History of colestown church collection, 17621938 book. In 1695, settlers formed the community of waterford township on these hallowed grounds which was. Woodwards and hagemans 1883 history of burlington county, p.
Image result for cherry hill nj library historical. Get directions, maps, and traffic for colestown, nj. Civil history affairs of the township during the civil war list of officials mills early settlers the howells, coopers, champions, collins, burroughs, ellis, heritages, kays, matlacks, shivers, stokeses, davises, frenches and others old houses ellisburg batesville. Colestown cemetery, cherry hill, camden, new jersey, united states. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Kings highway and the old salem road a friend helps clear. Here is an alphabetical list of books about new jersey, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available. Full text of the history of camden county, new jersey. Located in the heart of the bustling atlantic corridor and. Come visit us at the camden county historical society during our hours of. Gabrielle lee korkor of moorestown, a local author and founder of puppies on wheels, passed away on valentines day, friday, feb.
Historyancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. They settled along the banks of the cooper river and the pennsauken creek. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. Gatehouse at colestown cemetery, cherry hill mall, new jersey. Superfund sites, and industrial cleanup is an important issue in its cities. Civil history affairs of the township during the civil war list of officials mills early settlers the howells, coopers, champions, collins.
Colestown cemetery is named after samuel coles, the founder. Colestown was named after samuel coles, who had settled in the area in 1685. Genealogical research, a guide to source materials in the archives and history bureau of the new jersey state library. They were owned and operated by joseph roberts during his life, but after his decease they were not much used, and but little remains to mark the place where they once stood. New jersey has several stops along the underground railroad, which helped southern slaves reach freedom. The tribunedemocrat is proud to partner with the johnstown area heritage association, cambria county library, archives service center at the university of pittsburgh ascup, cambria county historical society, pennsylvania highlands community college and our readers on a new hardcover pictorial history book. The house was built in 1858 and was added to the national register of historic places on may 21, 1975. The cemetery provides information about their funeral and burial policies. The township of delaware civil history affairs of the township during the civil war list of officials mills early settlers the howells, coopers, champions, collins, burroughs, ellis, heritages, kays, matlacks, shivers, stokeses, davises, frenches and others old houses ellisburg batesville. He is a member of the cherry hill historical commission. West jersey history project, wikipedia, barclay farmstead, cherry hill, nj. Funeral home services for frances are being provided by eichel funeral home.
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