Ocean County , NJ History

NJC 6 SEP 1929 The high powered cruising sea skiff Audrey, from Bay Head, coming thru the draw on the county bridge last Sunday afternoon, crashed into a rowboat in which were a man and a woman crabbing. The Audrey had aboard her owner, C.A. Nicklas of No. 6 Church Street, New York and Spring Lake, with a party of Spring Lake friends. Her sailing master is Capt. Charles G.I. Gifford They seemed to be in a hurry and had blown repeatedly for the draw to open, while still some distance off. They had just come through the draw when they hit the rowboat. In the small boat were Mr. and Mrs. John G. Duner of New Brunswick, and a dog. Mrs. Duner clung to the wrecked rowboat; the dog was killed and Duner was aided by a sailor who plunged overboard from the San-Cath-Ann, of Allenhurst, which moors at Mantaloking. The San-Cath-Ann crew took both the D uners aboard and ran them ashore at the Dutch's Inn dock. It is understood that Nicklas settled the damages. Dr. Frank Brouwer of Toms River to

New Jersey Courier 3 Jan 1919 Miss Ella Mae Loveland of Asbury Park spent a few days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Loveland. Miss Gertrude Fleming spent her Christmas vacation from her duties as teacher in the Camden public school home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Flemming. Private Lewis Herbert of Weehawkin spent Christmas Day with his parents on Osborn Avenue. Misses Virginia and Maude Van Note spent Friday in Seaside Park. Miss Edna Brower spent the latter part of the week at her home on Main Avenue. Mrs. F. Clark returned to her home Sunday in Philadelphia, after spending a few days with her parents on Lake avenue. Thomas Timberman of Jamesburg visited Mr. and Mrs.J.F. Morton Friday. Mr. Golden of Roebling visited Miss Helen Stout over the week end. Frank Ferry and Lloyd Johnson are spending a short vacation down the bay gunning at Barnegat. Miss Florence Worth is ill at her home with the scarletina P. Herley and family have moved from the Beacon-by-the-Sea

New Jersey Courier 21 May 1915

from NJ archives WWI casualty records

New Jersey Courier, April 28,1916: "Charles Moore and Miss Estella Hopkins of Cassville were united in marriage Saturday evening at the parsonage by Rev Arthur Polhemus"

New Jersey Courier 28 Apr 1916 Charles Moore and Miss Estella Hopkins of Cassville were united in marriage Saturday evening at the parsonage by Rev Arthur Polhemus

From the NJ Archives WWI casualties index.

New Jersey Courier 21 May 1915

the following bit of history is taken from an article written by Edwin Salter for the New Jersey Courier on June 28, 1882. "The old Bergen Iron Works was originally built about 1814 by Jesse Richards, and it is said Wm. Irvin was a partner. It was then called the Washington Furnace. It was subsequently rebuilt by Joseph W. Brick, and named Bergen Iron Works. The ore found in the vicinity made a very brittle iron and gave Washington a poor reputation. hence the change in the name, Bergen county being celebrated for its good iron. "

Bennetts Mills Jackson Township, Ocean County, New Jersey ---State Census, 1885--- NOTE: This is NOT the entire census for Ocean County, nor even for Jackson Township...it is that portion of the Jackson Township census marked as being part of the town of Bennetts Mills. Hse# Fam# Surname Name Age 46 48 Hendrickson Maggie A. 20-60 Wallace 20-60 Cornelius 20-60 George 5-20 May 5-20 Eugene 5-20 47 49 Layton George R. 20-60 Jane H. 20-60 Jennie 60 + Lillian 5-20 Robbie 5-20 Amelia 0-5 Maggie 0-5 Howard 0-5 48 50 Gowley George 20-60 Alvin 20-60 Maud 5-20 Sylvester 5-20 Millard 5-20 49 51 Low Sidney H. 20-60 Ella 20-60 Willie 0-5 Bennett W.H. 60 + 50 52 McCundy Edward 20-60 Kate 20-60 Flora 5-20 Forrest 5-20 Lena 5-20 Eddie 5-20 Ella 0-5

According to an article in the Batsto Citizen's Gazzette, vol. XXIII #2 and vol. XXIX #3, Percy lived at Batsto in 1954. He lived from 1904-1976, the son of Herbert and Mary Adams. He was the father of Elaine Rurdio and Nancy Wescoat; he moved to Batsto sometime after 1936

According to the publication, the Batsto Citizen's Gazzette, vol. XXIX #3, Vera Adams lived at Batsto in 1954; she died on 13 June 1995. Vera moved to Batsto after 1936

The information regarding this family comes from the publication of the Batsto Citizen's Committee, the Batsto Citizen's Gazzette, vol. XXXI, #4. Ellis Adams lived in Pleasant Mills in the early 1900s. He was married to Margaret McCoy, and together they were the parents of Margaret, Lillian, and Raymond Adams. I believe the source was an interview with a former resident of Pleasant Mills who was recalling some of the people that lived in Pleasant Mills when he was a child; I have at this time no other information on this family.

New Egypt Press 21 Apr 1905: The Tuckahoe River is the favorite haunt of many Philadelphia anglers. The Carpenters and Joiners Local Union, of Millville, celebrated its sixteenth anniversary with a banquet on Monday night. Struck by a Jersey Central train at Greenwich yesterday, 14 year old Robert E. LEAMING had a leg cut off. He was taken to Bridgeton Hospital. There is a slight improvement in the glass condition of South Jersey and manufacturers say the factories now in operation will continue to the end of the blast, June 30. The Board of Freeholders of Cape May County has awarded the contract of regraveling the new county road across teh meadow, from Five Mile Beach to the mainland, to former Senator Hand. It is believed at Paterson that the woman who committed suicide in Altoona, PA Monday by throwing herself under a freight train was Mrs. Fannie LONG of Paterson. She had gone to Altoona to see her husband, who was ill in a hospital.

New Jersey Courier 20 Apr 1917 Friday Judge Jeffrey received the plea of a number of prisoners, and fixed bail. Joseph P. Johnson of West Point Pleasant, charged with beating up his wife, and the mother of his children, Bessie Johnson, pleaded not guilty. Trial was set for April 30. Having no one to go his bail, but owning real estate, he was allowed to go on his recognizance, and Arthur P. Gallagher of Lakewood, was assigned to defend him. Acton and George Bunnell of Cedar Creek, indicted at a previous term for malicious mischief, were allowed to give bail in the sum of $200, to appear for trial on April 23. They were charged by Frank W. Briggs, proprietor of the Greyhound Inn, Forked River, with damaging his electric light plant. Howard Applegate, a former owner of that hotel, went their bail. Charles Willey, colored, pleaded guilty to stealing some $60 from the money drawer of the Manhattan hotel, Lakewood, where he was employed as bellhop. He was caught by Charles Hecht, proprie

John Abbott, sr. is mentioned in the diary of Pleasant Mills resident Isa Leek; as she lived in Pleasant Mills there is a good chance that Mr. Abbott lived either in or near Pleasant Mills as well, although we can not be 100% certain just yet. He is mentioned in the diary as having died in September of 1907.

Bennetts Mills Jackson Township, Ocean County, New Jersey ---State Census, 1885--- NOTE: This is NOT the entire census for Ocean County, nor even for Jackson Township...it is that portion of the Jackson Township census marked as being part of the town of Bennetts Mills. Hse# Fam# Surname Name Age 46 48 Hendrickson Maggie A. 20-60 Wallace 20-60 Cornelius 20-60 George 5-20 May 5-20 Eugene 5-20 47 49 Layton George R. 20-60 Jane H. 20-60 Jennie 60 + Lillian 5-20 Robbie 5-20 Amelia 0-5 Maggie 0-5 Howard 0-5 48 50 Gowley George 20-60 Alvin 20-60 Maud 5-20 Sylvester 5-20 Millard 5-20 49 51 Low Sidney H. 20-60 Ella 20-60 Willie 0-5 Bennett W.H. 60 + 50 52 McCundy Edward 20-60 Kate 20-60

New Jersey Courier 17 Apr 1879

New Jersey Courier 17 Apr 1879

Trenton Times 17 Apr 1932

New Jersey Courier, April 16,1908: "Mrs Elizabeth Burke, wife of Aaron Burke, died at her home near Cassville April 4, aged 52 years, 11 months and 26 days. Brights disease was the cause of death. She had been failing for more than a year, but had been about the house to within a little more than an hour before she died. She was born in the vicinity of Cassville and had always lived there. She was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs James Moore. Besides her husband nine children, five sons and four daughters, survive as follows: C A Burke, Smithburg; Frank Burke, Lakewood; Charles, Oliver and Norman Burke, who live at home; Mrs Hattie Griggs of Cassville; Mrs William A Horner, Freehold; Mrs Flora Bills, Cassville; and Miss Flossie Burke of home. Five brothers, George and William Moore of Cassville; Barzilai of Lakewood; Peter of Toms River and A J Moore of Clarksburg, also survive. Interment was made at Cassville cemetery".

from New Jersey Courier 16 Apr 1908 Mrs Elizabeth Burke, wife of Aaron Burke, died at her home near Cassville April 4, aged 52 years, 11 months and 26 days. Brights disease was the cause of death. She had been failing for more than a year, but had been about the house to within a little more than an hour before she died. She was born in the vicinity of Cassville and had always lived there. She was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs James Moore. Besides her husband nine children, five sons and four daughters, survive as follows: C A Burke, Smithburg; Frank Burke, Lakewood; Charles, Oliver and Norman Burke, who live at home; Mrs Hattie Griggs of Cassville; Mrs William A Horner, Freehold; Mrs Flora Bills, Cassville; and Miss Flossie Burke of home. Five brothers, George and William Moore of Cassville; Barzilai of Lakewood; Peter of Toms River and A J Moore of Clarksburg, also survive. Interment was made at Cassville cemetery

New Jersey Courier, April 16,1908: "Thomas T Moore died at his home at Cassville April 3, aged 73 years. He had been in poor health for two years past, and death was due to a general breaking up. He was for over forty years a member of the Cassville Methodist church and was a veteran of the Civil War. Besides his widow he is survived by a son, John C Moore of near Freehold. Funeral services, conducted by Rev Mr Garrison were held at his late home at 12 o'clock Monday, and at 1 o'clock at the Cassville church. Interment was made in the cemetery at Cassville".

New Jersey Courier 7 Jan 1904

New Egypt Press, Friday April 14,1916: "Thomas Grant, who had been seriously ill for the past two months, died at Colliers Mills yesterday afternoon. He was 54 years of age and until his last sickness had always been a hearty, hard working man. A widow and seven children survive him. The children are: Mrs Clara Ridgeway of Juliustown; Mrs Matilda Grover of this place; James of Archertown; and Allen, Roy, Wilbur & Elizabeth who lived with their parents. The funeral was on Sunday at one o'clock".

N J Courier Press, Friday April 14,1916: "John Hagaman, a well known Ocean county resident, whose death at Cassville, April 1, in his 94th year, was reported in last week's Courier, was born in 1822, near Toms River. He married Elizabeth Irons early in life, and he had a large family, consisting of 14 children, nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Being almost a giant in stature, Mr Hagaman was noted far and wide for his physical powers. It has been said that he could cut a cord of wood in 40 minutes, or ten cords in ten hours, a remarkable feat when it is considered a good day's work. Mr Hagaman was long recognized as an expert on horses, and in his younger days he traveled quite extensively through the West buying horses for the government".

from New Egypt Press 14 Apr 1916 Thomas Grant, who had been seriously ill for the past two months, died at Colliers Mills yesterday afternoon. He was 54 years of age and until his last sickness had always been a hearty, hard working man. A widow and seven children survive him. The children are: Mrs Clara Ridgeway of Juliustown; Mrs Matilda Grover of this place; James of Archertown; and Allen, Roy, Wilbur & Elizabeth who lived with their parents. The funeral was on Sunday at one o'clock

Burlington Township Delinquent Tax List, 1887 Originally appeared in the Burlington Gazette on Feb 10, 1887. The person who posted this list to a message board originally was unable to get a decent copy of the amount each person owed, so here is a list of just the names of those who owed delinquent taxes in Feb of 1887. ACKLEY, Elizabeth ADAMS, J.S. ADAMS, Rebecca, Est. ALLINSON, Mr. ANDERSON, Chas. ARMSTRONG, John J. ATKINSON, Benjamin AUSTIN, Marian? BAILY, Joseph BAKER, Wm BANKS, Daniel BIDWELL, Mary B. BIRCH, Mr. BLINN?, Geo. W. BODINE, Elmira S. BOOSER, Joseph BORDEN, Ruth BRADDOCK, Hannah BRITTIAN, Lewis H. BROOMHEAD, John Burlington College Trustees BROWN, Amanda BROWN, W.H. BUNKER, B? B. BURR, John BURR, Mary W. Burlington Thread Co. CARTER, David Est. CASEY, Mary CASWELL, Ann CASWELL, Margaret CHAMBERS, Daniel CHAMBERS, Sarah A. CHERRY, W.T. CHURCHMAN, Lydia CLARK, Rachel CLARK, Richard CLIDE, John CLINTON, Anna E. COLLINS, Michael CONDIT, J

from the New Jersey Courier 26 Oct 1923 LOST AND FOUND Lost -Oct 15, in front of Ford agency, Toms River, police dog with short brown hair, studded collar, without inscription; answers to name of Brownie and will shake hands when asked to do so. Reward $5.00. Notify RICHARD BLOOM, Lavallette, NJ. REAL ESTATE For Sale-Five-room summer cottage, furnished: lot 80x225; near river; bargain. P.L. GROVER, Toms River. For Sale-Handsome residence on Main Street, lot 150x625, easy terms. Your inspection invited. H.J.FABY. Phone 171 Toms River, NJ. For Sale-Modern year round bungalow and garage in Beachwood, $3500. Apply Bargain, Courier office. FOR SALE For Sale Cheap-Hand drawn hook and ladder truck; A1 condition. Apply Chief BUCKWALTER, Toms River, N.J. For Sale-Cabbage, potatoes, rutabaga turnips, cow beets. John A. MAGUIE, Bay-Lee Farm, Freehold Road, Town. Laundry stove, with 60 gallon hot water tank, complete for sale. Apply Dr. GEORGE T. CROOK, Town. For Sale-Oak and pine fire wood, $

from the Department of Friends Records @302 Arch Street, Philadelphia., PA: Transcribed by Betty Grant Little Egg Harbor Monthly Meeting, NJ. Births & Burials 1779-1886 103pp; index 3pp. The children of Peter and Elizabeth Parker Hannah was born 24th day of 6th mo 1759 Joseph was born 23rd day of 3rd mo 1761 Phebe was born 21st day of 6th mo 1768 Thomas was born 5th da of 8th mo 1769 Peter was born 4th day of 3rd mo 1772 The children of Thomas and Abigail Parker John Parker was born 18th day of 4th mo 1791 Willits Parker was born 30th day of 8th mo 1792

New Jersey Courier 8 Feb 1924 TEN YOUNG MEN NABBED; STOLE WINE FROM CELLAR Six young men were brought to the county jail Tuesday, sent by Justice of the Peace John J. CASSIDY of Point Pleasant Beach, charged with entering the home of Col. Frank PATTERSON of that place, and stealing 86 gallons of choice wines and a quantity of other liquors, from the wine room. The young men included David IRONS, 26, Frank LEDROUX, 29, Chester IRONS, 16, Milton REEVES, 19, Samuel MCREA, 16, and Roy REEVES, 18. Four others arrested on the same charge were able to secure bail in their home towns, so were not brought to the county jail. LeDroux and Chester Irons were bailed out of jail by friends. Recorder MULLER also sent to the county jail Walter FORD for desertion and failure to provide for his family. He was later released under $200 bond upon agreeing to pay his wife $10 weekly.

New Jersey Courier 8 Feb 1924 CHATSWORTH HOOCH CAUSES ONE DEATH, ANOTHER ILL Whiskey, of the Chatsworth "block and fall" variety, is blamed for the death of William CHAMBERLAIN, 68 years old, cranberry picker on the bogs of the Applegate Land and Improvement Company near Chatsworth. The man died at his home after being stricken on Sunday morning. It was said by Chatsworth residents that he had been in a drunken party the night before. Another man is seriously ill from the effects of some of the same hooch, Chatsworth residents say. He is Harry Anderson, another cranberry picker, who is well known in that vicinity. Chamberlain is survived by a widow [....illegible...] unfortunate that bootlegging around Chatsworth has been rampant for some time, and it is expected that action will be taken to clean up that vicinity.

New Jersey Courier 19 Oct 1923 Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Cottrell announce the betrothal of their daughter, Elizabeth to Mr. Lester Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Anderson. No date has been set for the wedding. The couple are well known in Lakewood, Miss Cottrell having been employed in the local telephone office for a number of years. Mr. Anderson, who until a few years ago, made his home in Sea Bright is employed at the Gulf Refining Company.

New Jersey Courier 19 Oct 1923 Mr. and Mrs. George E. VanNote of Bay Head announce the engagement of the daughter, Margaret Maude and Mr. George Ellis Gurley of Lakewood. Mr. Gurley, a popular Lakewood young man is connected with the Lakewood Country Club.

New Jersey Courier 19 Oct 1923 JUNIOR K.K.K NOW Branches of Junior Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, which recently had its inception in Indiana, are being organized in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The work has been in progress in this section about three weeks and already it is said about 500 youths have been enrolled. Boys between the ages of 12 to 18, sons of the members of the K.K.K. or sons of the Royal Riders of the Red Robe are eligible to membership, the latter, of course, if they have been born in this country. The boys have a regalia said to be somewhat like that of the K.K.K.

New Jersey Courier 19 Oct 1923 EXTENDING ELECTRIC LIGHTS The new management of the electric light plant are working on several proposed extensions to their lines. One would run from Ocean Gate to Forked River with a possible extension to Waretown and Barnegat in the future. At present the towns as far south as Forked River are being asked to subscribe to enough stock to finance the expansion. Silverton, in Dover Township, has also been offered electric lights, on a similar condition. It is believed both extensions will be built, as no one would go without the convenience of electricity these days, when it is possible to get it.

New Jersey Courier 19 Oct 1923 Norman Evans pleaded guilty to violating the liquor law,at Barnegat, sentence laid over two weeks.

new Jersey Courier 19 Oct 1923 John B. Woolley, arrested in Gloucster City, pleaded guilty to stealing a rod and reel, compass and other articles from the yacht Emma B, Capt. George Quinn, of Tuckerton, on which he sailed. He was arrested at Gloucester by the state Police and brought to the county jail Monday. Sentence next Wednesday

John Ashmead Funeral Records These are some excerpts from the recors of John B. Ashmead, Mt. Holly undertaker; he started his business in Philadelphia (1844) and then moved to Mt. Holly in 1849. This list is the names of individuals who payed funeral expenses, and in some cases for whom they payed them. 12 Sept 1845 - Mr Samuel HARBIT of Salem, NJ , for sister Elizabeth. 19 April 1847 - John FORD - hearse to 1 1/2 miles below Woodbury, NJ. 29 June 1847 - Mr. TAYLOR (at Probasco) buried at Camden, NJ (New Town). 1849- 11 June - Mr. CASSADY - for his father 25 Aug - Mrs Martha MARTIN 12 Sept - Friends of the Rev. Wm. R. RODGERS 15 Sept - Estate of Joseph ALCHENS - deceased. 22 Sept - Charles STOY - for child 1850 - 24 Feb - William BROWNE - for child 26 March - William N. SHINN for Mrs. HORTON 3 April - Estate Mrs FENNIMORE, Geo. HAYWOOD, Executor April - James RODGERS - for Mrs WILLIAMS - taken to Crosswicks 25 May - Wm. M. RISDON - for daughter 3 June - Levy ATKINSON - for his