Funeral home services for evelyn are being provided by robert w snyder funeral home. Finesville united methodist church is a methodist church in phillipsburg new jersey. Warren county histories and histories of the various towns and. Dec 05, 2016 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 morning. A drive in the country guide to northwest new jersey by. Historyancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Pictures also are often knocked off of the walls throughout the inn. Taking route 519 south from alpha through springtown, the narrow macadam curves west as it enters the lower musconetcong valley and joins route 627. Can you put me in touch with the man who did all the research in finesville nj i live in a house that was built or the land was purchased by phillip and elizabeth in 1816 1821. Born to bert and irvine bosland boer on may 27, 1958, at paterson general hospital in paterson, n.
As of the 2010 census, the cdps population was 175. A history of the garden state presents a fresh, comprehensive overview of new jerseys history from the prehistoric era to the present. Finesville is a rural neighborhood based on population density located in phillipsburg, new jersey. I have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. Guide to genealogy, history, and courthouse sources including birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, wills. Phillipsburg library is a selective federal depository library. Susan lee boer susan lee boer, age 60, died on saturday, december 15, 2018. Eventually new jersey became a state and the collection came to be called the states library. Church finder profile finesville united methodist church is a methodist church in phillipsburg new jersey. Aug 11, 2001 the largest town in warren county, phillipsburg is located in the southwestern tip of the county along the delaware river. Moravian book shop is the oldest continuously operating book shop in the united states. Pohatcong, new jersey revolutionary war sites historic sites.
Phillipsburg had historically benefited from being a major transportation hub, situated at the confluence of the delaware and lehigh rivers. Susan boer obituary phillipsburg, nj the express times. The historic sites in pohatcong nj include hunts meadow and seigletown. History of warren county, new jersey internet archive. The state has a rich native american heritage and complex colonial history.
I am trying to find out who built and when the house was actually built. He resides in the historic village of finesville, new jersey with his wife, kimberly ollio finegan and two sons, jeffrey e. Google translate is an online service for which the user pays nothing to obtain a purported language translation. Geografija koordinate vremenska zona utc5, leti utc4.
We opened in 1745 and over the years have expanded to occupy 5 different buildings in the historic district of downtown bethlehem. Native americans moved into new jersey soon after the reversal of the younger dryas. History of the fifteenth new jersey volunteer infantry by alanson a. The area, once known as roundabout, sits where the river flows into raritan bay. History of the county of hudson, new jersey, from its earliest settlement to the present time by charles h. The primary coordinate point for finesville is located at latitude 40. 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. Facts about branchville primary sources most of the buildings in branchville that survived the flood in 1955 are still standing today. History and heritage in northwest new jersey skylands.
The zierdt site in montague, sussex county and the plenge site along the musconetcong river in franklin township, warren county, as well as the dutchess cave in orange county, new york, represent camp sites of paleoindians. Towns, tours and daytrips in northwest new jersey skylands. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by. Phillipsburg free public library serving phillipsburg since 1923. From its origin in 1746 to the commencement of 1854, volume 2 by john maclean. Various historical information including the phillipsburg area historic sites.
There are currently two vineyards and wineries within the village, the alba vineyard and the villa milagro vineyard. Shampanore refers to this book as a pictorial history of warren county, but there is some. Philip and his sons, philip, christopher and john, ran an oil mill, a grist mill, a saw mill and a. Finesville is on the musconetcong, one mile from its mouth. Susan boer obituary phillipsburg, nj the hunterdon. The towns recorded history dates to the time when the rarachon and navisink tribes of the lenni lenape hunted and fished in. Considered one of the foremost histories of the county. The official web site for the state of new jersey history. 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. Finesville phillipsburg, nj 08865, neighborhood profile. Although the origin of its name is uncertainnamed after a native american chief or an early landownerthe area was known as phillipsburg as early as 1749 and was officially incorporated in 1861.
Nj history books do you know the history of your town. There are many books on warren county, nj and the surrounding area. Pleasantville in the 17th century an englishman, daniel smith, purchased the land which later became smiths landing. Barbara groogan view posts can you put me in touch with the man who did all the research in finesville nj i live in a house that was built or the land was purchased by phillip and elizabeth in 1816 1821. He resides in the historic village of finesville, new jersey, with his wife, kimberly ollio finegan and two sons, jeffrey e.
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. What follows is a brief history of this collection from its beginnings in 1704 as a single printed law to the mid1800s when it had grown to thousands of volumes and was recognized by all as the new jersey state library. Links to other helpful sites warren county library. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. Paleoindians first settled in the area of presentday new jersey after the wisconsin glacier melted around,000 b. History wccc library warren county community college library. The story of the area of presentday new jersey begins at the end of the younger dryas, about 15,000 years ago. He has produced several volumes on local history and since 1987 has published the phillipsburg, njeaston, pa historical calendar. Genealogicalancestry found history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey by cornelius burnham harvey 1900 617 pages.
Here is an alphabetical list of books about new jersey, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available. This website consists of resources on new jersey history, taken from the. Born to bert and irvine bosland boer on may 27, 1958, at paterson general hospital in paterson, nj, she was the third of four sisters. Warren county, new jersey genealogy genealogy familysearch. The alba vineyard was established in 1980 and tantalizes wine. With histories of lives, families, and landmarks, stafford chronicles vividly reconstructs different ways. The village of finesville, located in the pohatcong township in warren county, is historically anchored within the revolutionary war along the musconetcong river. What follows is a brief history of this collection from its beginnings in 1704 as a single printed law to the mid1800s when it had grown to thousands of volumes and was.
This site includes information about the phillipsburg area historical society as well. View 1 photos for 226 finesville rd, phillipsburg, nj 08865 a bed, bath, 1,572 sq. Because the nearest station and this geographic feature may. This united methodist church serves warren county nj pastor doris haley. The largest town in warren county, phillipsburg is located in the southwestern tip of the county along the delaware river. Finesville ranks in the lower quartile for population density when compared to the other cities, towns and census designated places cdps in new jersey.
Washington is a rural borough in northwestern new jersey in warren county. The findings of archaeologists, political, social, and economic historians provide a new look at how the garden state has evolved. Wieder, 91, of finesville, nj, died wednesday, january 9, 2008 in his home. Finesville real estate is primarily made up of medium sized three or four bedroom to small studio to two bedroom singlefamily homes and townhomes. Superfund sites, and industrial cleanup is an important issue in its cities. In hunterdon county, which celebrates its 300th birthday this year 2014, hundreds of the oldest taverns are now mostly forgotten, their scant traces to be found in a few history books or a scattered handful of. 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. New jersey has been a leader in industrial research and development since the establishment in 1876 of thomas edisons research facility in menlo park. At this 1860s inn there are quite a few ghosts, according to witnesses. It is named from the fine family, two members of which, philip and john, came from germany and settled at this place. Finesville is an unincorporated community and censusdesignated place cdp located within pohatcong township in warren county, new jersey, united states, that was defined as part of the 2010 united states census. Sayreville is located in middlesex county on the southern bank of the raritan river. List of books and articles about new jersey history online.
Finesville dam topo map in hunterdon county, new jersey. Evelyn dilts passed away on may 6, 2019 at the age of 102 in finesville, new jersey. Finesville united methodist church is a methodist church located in zip code 08865. Murder along the musconetcong warren county rare book. Read more about history books are nicebut new jersey brings the past to life. Aug 10, 2014 i have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers university. It contains books, diaries, posters, artifacts, letters, oral history. The long history of heavy industry in new jersey has left the state with the largest inventory of u. In hunterdon county, which celebrates its 300th birthday this year 2014, hundreds of the oldest taverns are now mostly forgotten, their scant traces to be found in a few history books or a scattered handful of ruined foundations located only by the most persistent. A great book also for young adults or those not to heavy into history as the book gives a flavor to most events not taught in history books yet keeps your attentions. We provide links to oldhouse related goods and services, and a wealth of knowledge and links.
Sayreville, new jersey images of america series by. This, 627, is the route to stay with for 519 soon deserts us and goes off to milford. On september 7, 1916 in his family home in finesville, nj, he was a son of the late harry and lydia lowe. A native of new jersey, his interest in history spans from the norman conquest of england to world war ii with a concentration in george washington, the american civil war and historic architecture. What are the best books on the history of new jersey. The hidden history of new jersey is a mustreadand not just for those who reside in the garden state. Warren county, new jersey ancestry, family history, and genealogy research page. Philip and his sons, philip, christopher and john, ran an oil mill, a grist mill, a saw mill and a store, while john fine built a hotel. Word was received here tonight that three boys, ranging in age from 7 to 10 years, michael and raymond snyder, sons of william snyder, and russell, son of elmer doan, were drowned in shunts mill dam, near finesville, on the belvidere railroad, above here, this afternoon.
Stanovnistvo stanovnistvo 2010 175 gustina stanovnistva 0,208 st. Over the years it seems weve attracted quite a few ghosts throughout the buildings. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is bucksvi which is approximately 7 miles away and has an elevation of 460 feet 293 feet higher than finesville dam. 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. History of monmouth county, new jersey internet archive. Route 627 hugs the lower musconetcong river for its last few miles of existence through a little. W2 c9 camera eos1d mkii foldoutcount 0 identifier cu31924010411118 identifierark ark. List of books and articles about new jersey history. Abstracts of the deaths and marriages in the hightstown gazette, 3 january 187829 december 1881. Most of the residential real estate is owner occupied. In the early days, the area was also known as risleytown, adamstown, and lakestown all named for early settlers. With histories of lives, families, and landmarks, stafford chronicles vividly reconstructs different ways of life in a town that has seen many changes.
Stacy and maryann fine also owned the house later in 1839 thank you barbara. Also stories of infamous politicians and the boardwalk life of. The history of branchville branchvilles economy the first presbyterian and methodist churches misc. Lineage book national society of the daughters of the american revolution. The 208acre village, which is nestled between the pohatcong and musconetcong mountains, provides vintners with the perfect soil diversity to grown exquisite fruit and produce fine varietals within the region.