Ocean County , NJ History

from New Jersey Courier 26 Jul 1929 Mrs. Margaret Jackson, colored, of Point Pleasant, was fined $1 and costs of court by Justice of the Peace James Irons on Thursday of last week for driving her car without a driver's license. She explained the case to the judge, telling him that she left her home in a hurry and had forgotten her license. Officer Smythe made the arrest.

from the New Jersey Courier 28 Jul 1892 At Trenton, July 21, 1892, Henry Compton, aged 49 years. Interment at Riverview Cemetery

New Jersey Mirror 28 Jul 1937: Enraged because his wife had bobbed her hair, Joseph Cawley, 55 years old, a laborer, of Ellisdale, shot and severely wounded her on Monday, and then committed suicide with a shotgun. Mrs. Cawley, 45 years old, and the mother of four grown children, was hurried to Mercer Hospital, Trenton, by her son-in-law, Arthur Grover, of Extonville, where it was found that her right hand had been shot three times, and that she had suffered numerous bruises of her face and body where the enraged husband had kicked her. The argument occurred in front of the Cawley home and was witnessed by neighbors. As told by Mrs. Cawley to Grover, the husband asked her to step outside to discuss the matter. They walked through the yard, talking and arguing when suddenly Mrs. Cawley tripped over a broom that she had been carrying.. Without warning, according to Grover, Cawley pulled a .22-calibre revolver from his pocket, pointed it at her head and pulled the trigger. The shot fai

from the New Jersey Courier 28 Jul 1892 At Jacobstown, July 22 1892, William Binn

from the New Jersey Courier 28 Jul 1892 At Jacobstown, July 22 1892, William Binn

From New Jersey Courier 28 Jul 1892 At Whitings, July 20, 1892, Mildred, child of James Aker, aged 4 months.

New Jersey Courier 28 Jul 1892 At Whitings, July 20, 1892, Mildred, child of James Aker, aged 4 months.

New Jersey Courier on 26 Jul 1929: SHOOTING OF NEGROES IS APPARENTLY EXPLAINED Last week Lonnie Hammond, a South Toms River negro, created some excitement with a story of being fired at from the brush by some unknown assailant. He was found with some six buckshot in his legs. With Hammond was Willie Parker, of North Carolina. The rest of the story seems to be told by John Hen Witzel, who said he had been missing chickens, and set a gun to guard his roost-and the gun went off. A cap belonging to one boy was found near Witzel's. The two boys are being held for attempted robbery.

NJC 26 JUL 1929 Mrs. Margaret Jackson, colored, of Point Pleasant, was fined $1 and costs of court by Justice of the Peace James Irons on Thursday of last week for driving her car without a driver's license. She explained the case to the judge, telling him that she left her home in a hurry and had forgotten her license. Officer Smythe made the arrest.

from the Trenton Evening Times, 26 Jul 1913 BURTIS - Near Bordentown, N.J., on the 27th inst. , Calieta B., daughter of John B. and Ella M. Burtis, in the 21st year of her age. The relatives and friends of the family, also Columbus Grange No 58, P. of H., are invited to attend the funeral services from her parent's residence, near Bordentown, N.J., on Thursday morning July 31st, at 11 o'clock. Carriages will meet 9 a.m. train from Market Street Ferry, Philadelphia, and 9:20 train from Trenton at Bordentown. Interment at Mt. Holly Cemetery

from the New Jersey Courier 26 Jul 1918 Beach Haven, July 22--Lieutenant Archibald D. Benners of the United States Marine Corps and a summer resident of this place since early boyhood died recently from wounds received while fighting for his country somewhere in France. Lieutenant Benners was twenty one years of age and had a very promising career ahead of him. He was born in Philadelphia and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bartleson G. Benners and a graduate of the Virginia Military Academy of Lexington, VA. He was well known and well liked. His two aunts, Misses Kate and Nannie Benners reside here and received the bad news of the brave young Lieutenant's death last Friday morning.

from the Trenton Evening Times, 26 Jul 1913 BURTIS - Near Bordentown, N.J., on the 27th inst. , Calieta B., daughter of John B. and Ella M. Burtis, in the 21st year of her age. The relatives and friends of the family, also Columbus Grange No 58, P. of H., are invited to attend the funeral services from her parent's residence, near Bordentown, N.J., on Thursday morning July 31st, at 11 o'clock. Carriages will meet 9 a.m. train from Market Street Ferry, Philadelphia, and 9:20 train from Trenton at Bordentown. Interment at Mt. Holly Cemetery

from the New Jersey Courier 26 Jul 1918 Beach Haven, July 22--Lieutenant Archibald D. Benners of the United States Marine Corps and a summer resident of this place since early boyhood died recently from wounds received while fighting for his country somewhere in France. Lieutenant Benners was twenty one years of age and had a very promising career ahead of him. He was born in Philadelphia and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bartleson G. Benners and a graduate of the Virginia Military Academy of Lexington, VA. He was well known and well liked. His two aunts, Misses Kate and Nannie Benners reside here and received the bad news of the brave young Lieutenant's death last Friday morning.

from the New Jersey Mirror 25 Jul 1821 Departed this life on Saturday, July 21, 1821, at his farm in Northampton, Burlington County, Major Joseph Budd, in the 66th year of his age. Few men have lived more generally esteemed or died more sincerely and deservedly lamented--for his life was a life of usefulness, and in his death has been sustained a public as well as a domestic bereavement. Amiable and affectionate in his disposition, and actively humane and benevolent in his practice--he discharged in a manner the most pleasing and exemplary, the various duties of husband, father, friend, and christian. At an early age, he was a soldier in defence of American Independence, and from the period of its confirmation has always been the incumbent of some public office, in which the honor of being useful was his chief reward. The county of Burlington has been represented by him in the Legislature, and he has officiated as Elector of President and Vice President of the United States. For many

from the New Jersey Mirror 25 Jul 1821 Departed this life on saturday, July 21, 1821, at his farm in Northampton, Burlington County, Major Joseph Budd, in the 66th year of his age. Few men have lived more generally esteemed or died more sincerely and deservedly lamented--for his life was a life of usefulness, and in his death has been sustained a public as well asa domestic bereavement. Amiable and affectionate in his disposition, and actively humane and benevolent in his practice--he discharged in a mannerthe most pleasing and exemplary, the various duties of husband, father, friend, and christian. At an early age, he was a soldier in defence of American Independence, and from the period of its confirmation has always been the incumbent of some public office, in which the honor of being useful was his chief reward. The county of Burlington has been represented by him in the Legislature, and he has officiated as Elector of President and Vice President of the United States. For many ye

From New Jersey Mirror 22 Jul 1936 Overgrown Jacob Ciemiengo celebrated his seventeenth birthday in the death house of State Prison, Trenton, on Thursday, happy because his life had been spared by the Court of Pardons. Scheduled to die the week of July 26 for the $4 holdup-murder of Herman Eilers, Florence township farmer, Ciemiengo and his companion, George Hildebrand, 27, had had their sentences commuted to life imprisonment on Tuesday two days before. The six-foot farmer boys awaited removal to another prison cell after official notice of the court's action was received by Principal Keeper Lagay. One of his attorneys, Stanley K. Heilbron, quoted the youth as saying, "I will show them I can make good." He reiterated this promise to his parish priest, Rev. M. A. Konopka of All Saints' Church, Burlington. He told the priest he intends to learn a trade in the prison shops and prepare himself for a useful life. Father Konopka, a prime mover in the drive to obtain a c

The New Jersey Courier newspaper, on July 22nd 1875, reported on hotel owner G. O. Adams: "The Everett House, G.O.Adams, proprietor, is nearly full....". I make note of this as a possible connection to be explored between this man and the Adams who seem to have moved to Batsto, not very far from Tuckerton, at the beginning of the twentieth century. When I have time I shall endeavor to find this man on the Tuckerton census and provide more info on him and his family.

New Jersey Courier 22 Jul 1875: I notice in the last issue of your excellent paper, an exclamation like the following: "Where on where is our Cookstown friend?", also the question "Why don't you write?". Now it is quite easty to write when one has the time, and a good subject; but when the time is scarce, and no subject to be found, then writing becomes not a task easily performed. However, I will try to give your readers a few items. First is the Spelling Bee, which came off with great success last Wednesday evening. Two classes were chosen, and after a long time but two spellers were left, i.e. mrs. Chas. Lamb and Miss --- Pointsett. Mrs. Lamb finally went down on effervescence, and Miss Pointsett was declared the successful competitor. The Rev. H.G. Williams, pastor, acted as prounouncer, and John Nutt, pedagogue, was the referee. The contestants spelled exceedingly well, and added considerable credit to the affair by their good humor toward each victim as

Caleb Chambers lived in Jackson Twp, Ocean Co., NJ as early as 1870. At that time, he was 45 (although his headstone says he was born in 1822, which would have made him 48). He was married to Lydia K., age 47, and they had the following children: Belinda Chambers, 19 Lucinda Chambers, 18 John E. Chambers, 16 Bartine Chambers, 13 William H. Chambers, 12 Sarah C. Chambers, 7 In 1880, the family was still in Jackson (only now Caleb's age is in agreement with his headstone-- he was 58). Lydia was also 58. Belinda was no longer at home, but Lucy was (she was now 28). William still lived at home as well; there is a 17 year old daughter, Cassie---perhaps that's what the C stood for in Sarah's name in 1870? Caleb and Lydia are buried in the Whitesville Cemetery He died in 1905; she died in 1891.

from the New Jersey Mirror Jul 19, 1922: The record rain and electrical storm on Thursday caused much damage around Mount Holly. It was a veritable cloud burst and some of the principal streets of the town were inundated to the depth of a foot or more and resembled raging torrents. Much soil was washed down off the Mount and from nearby building operations on High street and was carried down the new road-way, leaving that thoroughfare in a very untidy condition after the water receded--a condition that the county road authorities and the township committee have failed to remedy thus far. The volume of water was so great that the storm sewer which is supposed to carry the water from High down Water street, was inadequate and the miniature flood ppoured over the hump at the intersection of High, Water, and Garden streets and continued its passage to the creek by way of Main street. Pavements were overflowed and water ran into some stores and basements as thought that were the natural

New Jersey Courier for 19 July 1929: KILLED PAL FOR DOLLAR, WILL BE TRIED FOR MURDER Thomas Cooper, Negro, Indicted For his Crime Among the twenty indictments..of last week, July 11, by the April term grand jyr, was one charging with murder Thomas Cooper, negro, of Manitou Park, Berkeley Township. Cooper has not yet been brought in to plead to this indictment. The shooting occurred on Saturday night, May 24, at the home of Charles Haines. Cooper and Frank Dean, another negro, were playing cards for money. Cooper claimed there was a dollar due him, and Dean wouldn't pay it, so he shot. The .32 bullet went through Dean's abdomen penetrating the intestines. He died the following Wednesday at Kimball hospital. Cooper, after the shooting, his gun outside the house, and then holed away in the attic. He was taken by officers Spencer, Costa, Brice and J. Evernham. He admitted the shooting. It was on their way to this crime that two troopers, MacCormack and Leikare, were smashe

These bits of genealogy was pieced together from various references in turn of the century issues of the New Jersey Courier. S.N. Bunnel was the father of Dr. Fred N. Bunnel and Beatrice Bunnel; he lived t the corner of Hooper Avenue and Madison as of April 1905. Fred passed the state Medical Examination early in July 1905; he attended the Baltimore College of Physicians and Surgeons. A news item appeared in the NJC on 7 June 1902, mentioning that S.N. Bunnel was thrown to the ground and hit across the ankles with a 6 x 6 timber while working in A.S. Tilton's barn and was unable to walk. In August of that year he was advertising a house for rent on Park Street, with 'cheap terms.' William Riley Bunnel may or may not have been another son; he married a Susan and fathered: Fred Graham Bunnel, who married on Dec 25, 1901, Alice Mead Harris, the daughter of S.C. Harris and Sidney Harris. Alice Mead Harris had a brother, Sidney, who married Lizzie Mae Holman. On 17 Oct 1901,

New Jersey Mirror 17 Jul 1856 In pursuance of a decree of the Orphans' Court of the County of Burlington, made in the term of April, 1856, will be sold at public sale, on WEDNESDAY, the 20th of August next, between the hours of 12 and 5 o'clock, P. M., at BIRMINGHAM, the late residence of Thos. E. Deacon, dec'd., situate on the North Branch of the Rancocas Creek, between Pemberton and Mount Holly, about two miles from the former and four from the latter place, in Pemberton township, Burlington county, N. J., all the following described Land and Real Estate, whereof the said Thomas E. Deacon died seized, viz: No. 1--That Valuable Mill Property, FARM AND TIMBER LAND, Known as Birmingham, where the said dec'd. resided, containing about 135 ACRES OF LAND, about 75 acres of which is valuable Wood Land, about 15 acres superior Bottom Meadow, and the remainder Arable Land, adapted to the growth of Grain or Grass--with an apple Orchard and other Fruit Trees thereon.-- The Bui

from New Jersey Mirror 16 Jul 1936 The Court of Pardons having commuted the death sentences of Jacob Ciemiengo and George Hildebrand, who slew Herman Eilers, a Florence farmer, in cold blood, the question arises, what sort of murder demands the exaction of the extreme penalty

From the New Jersey Genealogical Magazine , v5, p52: John Budd d. 8 Oct 1850, age 69 y 9 mos. Abigail Budd, wife of John, died 15 April 1860, age 75y 6m 3d Andrew Budd , adopted son of James and Clarissa Budd, died 26 May 1863, aged 3y 10m Clarissa Budd, wife of James, died 15 May 1897, aged 83yr James Budd died 11 Sep 1868, aged 59y 1m 11d Theophilus Budd, son of John and Abigail, b. 18 Feb 1919, d.20 Feb 1881 Capt. John W. Budd, died 31 Mar 1887, aged 39y Frances E. Budd, died 31 Mar 1887 aged 32 yr Rufus B. Budd, b. 11 Dec 1833, d. 1 Jan 1890 Ann S. Budd, wife of Rufus, d. 18 Oct 1883 age 47y 4m 15d Hannah Smith, daughter of Rufus and Ann S. Budd, d. 3 Nov 1889, aged 25y Clara Budd, daughter of Rufus and Ann S. Budd, d. 12 Aug 1862, age 1y 11m 6d John W. Budd, lost at sea, 8 Sep 1846, age 33 y 9d Francis Budd, son of John W. and Jane A. , d. 19 May 1842, age 2y 7m

From the Star Ledger 14 Jul 2006: Seven state employees, including two psychiatrists, were suspended yesterday for "neglect of duty" and other mistakes that allowed a patient at a state hospital to be killed by her roommate, a Human Services spokeswoman said. Acting Human Services Commissioner James Smith also dismissed two temporary nurses who were working at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital in Camden County on July 14, the day 54-year-old Margaret Cetrangolo was strangled in her bedroom. State Police arrested patient Salwa Srour, 36, who was the victim's roommate for less than a day. She has been held at the Ann Klein Forensic Center in Trenton since her arrest. The disciplinary charges expose a breakdown in communications and a failure to follow hospital policy days before the homicide and an attempt to cover up mistakes after the fact. "It was human error every step of the way," Human Services spokeswoman Ellen Lovejoy said. "It's unacceptable."

New Jersey Courier 14 Jul 1918 Mrs. F.J. Wetzel and son Bruce of Bay Ridge, NY are visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mathews at Glen Lake. Mrs. C.L. Davis and daughter Dorothy called on C.L. Reynolds and wife on Sunday. Mrs. Van Thompson and Mrs. Harriet Burdge of Lakewood were Sunday visitors of Mrs. Elias Anderson. Mrs. James Applegate spent Friday in Lakewood. Ross Hendrickson of South River spent the week end with his father J.H. Hendrickson. Warren Burdge is still suffering with a gathered hand. William Anderson and wife and son of Freehold spent Sunday with his parents, Elias Anderson and wife. Mrs. J.R. Hendrickson and son Otis spent Sunday with her son Ross A. Hendrickson of South River. Mrs. Wm. Applegate has gone to Paul Kimball hospital, Lakewood, for treatment. Mrs. Alonzo Holey of Asbury Park returned home Friday after a few days visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Applegate. Mrs. Geo. C. White and two children and Mrs. A. White all of Freehold

New Jersey Mirror 13 JUL 1865 Abraham Johnson, of Pemberton, committed suicide, on Wednesday, by drowning himself in the mill pond at that place. He had intimated to an acquaintance that he would be carried home when he went there, and after he had been missed sometime, search was made, the pond dragged, and his body found. Intemperance was the cause. He leaves a wife and several children. He at one time owned the stage-line from Vincentown to Mount Holly.

Throughout the late 19th and early 20th century, A.A. Brant advertised "everything for building"; he ran a lumber company on Robbins Street, in Toms River. He was a father to Henry L. Brant, a New York lawyer who married Cornelia C. Henry won a prize for best paper on medical juris prudence. In 1872, A.A. Brant built a home on Hooper Avenue. This home burned down on 7 March 1902, and was said to be still smoldering 10 days later. He moved into a home he had recently bought at the corner of Walter and Allen Streets. According to the New Jersey Courier of 13 Feb 1879, "A.A. Brant came near losing his horse a day or so since, by it's catching one of its forefeet between the railroad track and the planking at the crossing." The New Jersey Courier of 20 Mar 1879 says that "Charles Brewer is building a dwelling on Hooper Avenue, nearly opposite the residence of A.A. Brant". In August of 1902, he was re-elected to the board of directors of the Toms River

New Jersey Mirror 12 Jul 1893 Miller Chamberlain, a farm hand, living near Recklesstown, was found dead at his home on Sunday afternoon, with the top of his head blown off. He went out into the yard with the gun, and other members of the family thought he intended to kill a crow that had been stealing his chickens. Hearing the report of the gun, they rushed out, but he was dead before they reached him. It is supposed he committed suicide

I have heard it said that there was an Abel Austin Bozarth that worked at the mill at Batsto in the late 19th century. I have never seen this fellow on any of the censuses for Washington Township, although he could have lived outside of Batsto and just worked there. The man mentioned above lived in Mullica Township, right outside of Batsto, as late as 1860, but by 1880 he was in Trenton. An article from the Batsto Citizen's Gazzette places an Abel Austin Bozarth at Batsto in 1883, however. (The Batsto Citizens Gazette Vol XXVIII, No. 1 - Winter/Spring 1994). This article only cites "letters", presumably in the collection of Wharton papers at Batsto. All it says about Bozarth is the following: "In 1883, every effort was being made to increase the production of wood products at Batsto. The recent employment, by owner Joseph Wharton, of George Wright as manager at Batsto was meant to raise production and hence profits. Wright, who was apparently not knowledgeable abou

The following is paraphrased from E.M. Woodward's History of Burlington County, published in 1883. Robert Allen of Shrewsbury came to Little Egg Harbor in 1716, and married Edith Andrews, daughter of Edward Andrews, of Tuckerton. They were wed in the Friends meetinghouse in that town, and it is said they were only the second couple ever wed there. Where he settled seems in some dispute; Woodward believed he settled on the west side of Wading River, while others believe he settled at Bass River. He purchased land and took up farming. His children were: Edward Allen. He married Rachel, daughter of John Cranmer,Sr., of Bass River. They had: Charles Allen Simeon Allen Edward Allen John Allen Edith Allen Mercy Allen Sarah Allen Kesiah Allen Phoebe Allen Edith Allen Peter Allen, "Like Nimrod of old, was a great hunter, and lost his life in consequence of his love for the chase. Sometimes he went a considerable distance from home for the purpose of killing deer, and

New Jersey Mirror 6 Jul 1881 John M. Anderson, aged about sixty-two years, and residing near Francis' Mills, Ocean County, committed suicide at an early hour on Friday morning the 24th ult.(June, 1881), by shooting himself in the abdomen with a shotgun. He had been drinking heavily of late and signs of delirium had been observed by his family.

from the New Jersey Courier 3 Jul 1879 Our farmers are in luck at present as all kinds of farm crops are growing nicely. Chas. S. Grant has, in our opinion, the banner corn field of the shore townships. The huckleberry harvest has begun. A few shipments have already been made from here The asparagus crop is about ended. David Ward has been sending from 75 to 100 bunches a day for the last two months. James P. Lewis, from less than an acre of land, has sent from 35 to 50 bunches per day. C.F. Bunnell is rebuilding his residence here, and the new church has been treated to a coat of paint.

New Jersey Courier 3 Jul 1879 Our farmers are in luck at present as all kinds of farm crops are growing nicely. Chas. S. Grant has, in our opinion, the banner corn field of the shore townships. The huckleberry harvest has begun. A few shipments have already been made from here The asparagus crop is about ended. David Ward has been sending from 75 to 100 bunches a day for the last two months. James P. Lewis, from less than an acre of land, has sent from 35 to 50 bunches per day. C.F. Bunnell is rebuilding his residence here, and the new church has been treated to a coat of paint.

From New Jersey Mirror 3 Jul 1907 William Beebe, brother of David Beebe, who was killed at Chairville recently, has been held under bail for his appearance at court for assaulting a colored strawberry picker on his farm near Chairville.

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

New Jersey Mirror 1 Jul 1939 Officials who made an investigation of the suicide of William S. C. Roray, Palmyra lawyer, said the cause was that he believed he had a cancer of the stomach. Before killing himself, he shot his wife to death. Discovery of the double tragedy was made by the Rorays maid, Mrs. Dorothy McLean, who went to the house at 430 Leconey avenue, Palmyra, at about 11 A. M. on Thursday mornign and found the doors locked, the lights still burning and the milk bottle on the porch. She gained entrance through a second story window by means of a ladder, and found the dead bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Roray. Coroner George A. Whomsley and County Detective G. Clinton Zeller both described the tragedy as "a plain case of murder and suicide." Roray was senior member of the law firm of Roray and Turnbull, in the Broadway-Stevens Building, Camden. Mrs. Roray was a member of the Breyer family who head(sic) a large ice cream concern. Roray spent almost two weeks in West Jer