Embracing a period of nearly two hundred years, commencing in 1676, the first settlement of the town, and extending up to the present time, with official records of the population, extent of the town at different periods, its manufactories, church history, and fire department. And theres the storied blue anchor inn, which hosted an armwrestling match between ulysses s. New york, 1911, by edgar jacob fisher page images at hathitrust the story of an old farm. Please take notice, that in accordance with the open public meetings act, n. Burlington county historical society 457 high street burlington city, new jersey 08016 phone. Kindergarten and prek registration 20202021 information now available. Holly, nj 08060 map email burlington county parks ph. History hunterdon somerset counties new jersey abebooks.
A 1909 postcard depicting burlington s first dedicated libray building. A 1909 postcard depicting burlingtons first dedicated libray building. Springfield township municipal services new jersey. History of monmouth county, new jersey by franklin ellis 1885 903 pages. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. As of the 2018 census bureau estimate, the countys population was 445,384, making it the 11thlargest of the states 21 counties. History of middlesex county, new jersey, 16641920, volume 3 by john p. 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. Full text of history of burlington and mercer counties, new. The picture looks mid3rd quarter 19th century or so to me. Genealogy resources in burlington county, new jersey research in new jersey can be an exciting and rewarding experience.
Burlington county vital records can be found at the new jersey department of health has copies of birth, marriage and death records from 1878 to the present. Rich in historical architecture, the town has 40 notable buildings, including the countrys oldest home, the 1675 revell house. Burlington county new jersey revolutionary war sites. The artifact, archive, and library collections at the burlington county historical society are important resources for researchers interested in exploring new jersey, burlington county, family history, and genealogy. Historic sites in burlington county, nj involved in the revolutionary war, or dating to the revolutionary war era. Our towns population according to the 2010 census was 22,594. The hidden history of new jersey is a mustreadand not just for those who reside in the garden state. The library is open wednesdays and thursdays from 15 p. As of the 2019 census bureau estimate, the county s population was 445,349, making it the 11thlargest of the states 21 counties, representing a 0. There are 172 registered sex offenders residing in the county.
Notes on the steelman family of cinnaminson township in burlington county and greenwich township in gloucester county, new jersey source. He removed to 86 history of burlington county, new jersey. Burlington county new jersey genealogy ancestry research. As of the 2018 census bureau estimate, the county s population was 445,384, making it the 11thlargest of the states 21 counties. Other front matter includes a history of burlington county and its townships, and a chronological list of the state governors. There are 9 public schools in burlington county with an average homefacts rating of b. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image.
Burlington is a city in burlington county, new jersey, united states and a suburb of philadelphia. Informational maps directories history illustrations. The township of springfield, in burlington county, n. History of burlington and mercer counties, new jersey, with biographical sketches of many of their pioneers and prominent men. Nottingham township was a township that existed for almost 168 years in new jersey, from 1688 until it was dissolved in 1856 the township was created on november 6, 1688, as a part of nascent burlington county in the province of west jersey half of the future province of new. Historic images of burlington county nj burlington. History of port elizabeth, cumberland county, new jersey by f. Stories of new jersey new york et al american book co. Directory listing over 8,200 names for burlington, new jersey from 1889 to 1890. In 1904, the date this card was mailed, this was the burlington library another view of the burlington library from the early 1900s burlington library at 23 west union street around 1936 habs burlington james lawrence school about 1910 a view of. Burlington county, new jersey simple english wikipedia. The librarys collections also include record books from atsion, papers of the abolition society, and the james fenimore cooper collection. Burlington county, new jersey, death index, 18142010.
A list of burlington county, new jersey revolutionary war sites. Louis, was born at brown mills, new jersey, november 27, 1852, his parents being george c. With records available for almost 400 years of the states history, your family is sure to be found in a variety of records available online and at the many archives and libraries located throughout the state. State censuses were taken in new jersey every ten years from. Descendants of william hunt of bucks county, pennsylvania and burlington county, new jersey, 17201900 source. Google books a select history of the state of new jersey includes murphy, parker, smires and southard.
After henry hudsons initial explorations of the hudson and delaware river areas, numerous dutch settlements were attempted in new jersey, beginning as early as 1618. Documents relating to the colonial history of the state of new jersey, volume xxlii, calendar of new jersey wills, vol. Full text of history of burlington and mercer counties. In 1904, the date this card was mailed, this was the burlington library another view of the burlington library from the early 1900s burlington library at 23 west union street around 1936 habs burlington james lawrence school about 1910 a view of the old and. Burlington county new jersey genealogy 49 rancocas road, mt. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. See also whats at your library, or elsewhere broader terms. History the burlington county sheriffs department is a constitutional entity established in 1682. Collections burlington county historical society history. Burlington county new jersey new jersey calendar of wills 1670 1730 hr. Us access only east jersey under the proprietary governments. Tour underground railroad sites, quaker meeting houses, historic sites on the state and national registers, oneroom schoolhouses, learn of notable women in history who had a major impact on society, or visit the historic prison. The heart of the volume consists of twentyone township maps, thirty cityboroughvillage plans, and more than fifty lithographic views of residences and businesses. These settlements were soon abandoned because of altercations with the lennilenape or delaware, the original inhabitants.
Hunterdon county history download the first 300 years of hunterdon county 1714 to 2014 county government in new jersey is organized around the semilegislative board of chosen freeholders, the elected administrative officials of the county. Snell, james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He obtained his education in public and private schools at new egypt, new jersey, and in early life began learning the. The term freeholder, as applied to a county official, is derived from a practice in medieval england. Get the latest news from burlington county from the starledger, find burlington county real estate listings and talk about local news on nj. Often called the cradle of emancipation, no other county in new jersey has a richer black historical presence. History of hunterdon and somerset counties, new jersey. History of burlington and mercer counties, new jersey. Johns church at elizabeth, new jersey 16641892, compiled by william ogden wheeler and edmund. Burlington county new jersey new jersey calendar of wills 1670 1730 sz.
It consists of a coastal lowland drained by the bass, batsto, mullica. 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. Burlington township is located in the southern central region of new jersey between the capital of trenton and the city of camden. As of the 2019 census bureau estimate, the countys population was 445,349, making it the 11thlargest of the states 21 counties, representing a 0. History of burlington and mercer counties, new jersey, with biographical sketches of many of their pioneers and prominent men database online. Burlington county, new jersey, united states britannica. New york, newjersey historical society, 1846, by william a. Including the early history of union county by rev. Burlington county offers a glimpse of the founding of our nation, the war for its independence through the industrial revolution and much, much more. With biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men woodward, e. Inscriptions on tombstones and monuments in the burying grounds of the first presbyterian church and st. Where can find burlington county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. History of hunterdon and somerset counties, new jersey, with illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers by p. History a retrospect of colonial times in burlington county.
The changing landscape of burlington county, new jersey. Burlington county is located in the state of new jersey. Not to be confused with nottingham, new jersey, an unincorporated community which still exists. Read before the association of practical surveyors of west new jersey, jan. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages.