Ocean County , NJ History

Caywood Family This is taken from the website I used to maintain over at rootsweb.  I can't vouch for the accuracy of the below information, I'm sharing it here as it was provided to me by a visitor that site, probably 15 more years ago at this point.  Once again, a thanks to Rosanna M. for providing this information. Jacob Caywood was born about 1793 in England. He married a Katherine Headley, who was born in New Gretna. They were the parents of Joshua Caywood (1849-1921), and James Willet Caywood, b. 27 Oct 1842 in New Gretna, d. 24 Sep 1930 in Woodbury, NJ. Josuah Caywood is buried in Weymouth. Jacob's other children were, in addition to Joshua: Mary J. Caywood, b. 1 Nov 1852, d. 1919 Sarah Caywood, b. 23 Oct 1855 Jacob Caywood, b. abt 1846. James Willet Caywood married Phoebe Eliza Mick ( b. 28 July 1849 at Martha Furnace; d. 16 Oct 1924 at Weymouth) on 10 Jan 1869 in Bass River. He was the son of Jacob Caywood and Katherine Headley and was born at New ...

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 only 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.

Ocean Emblem 28 Jun 1854

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 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 only 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.

Another Adams who owned a hotel is mentioned in Bass River Township in the New Jersey Courier of December 30th, 1868. It describes him thusly: "Frank Adams keeps a small but comfortable hotel, dispenses whiskey, Ayer's medicines, post office, and sausage meat with a liberal hand, and keep a nice little home for strangers.". Thanks to Wynn for this new bit of information: Franklin Adam's uncle was the original owner of " The old Bass River Hotel". His name was Isaiah Adams, son of David and Hope (Rockhill) Adams. He Married Mary Ann Mathis, daughter of Daniel Mathis. Franklin's parents were Moses and Charlotte (Myers) Adams. Moses and Isaiah are the children of David Adams and Hope Rockhill. David is the son of Charles Adams and Hannah Jenkins. Charles is the son of Hezekiah Adams. Franklin's children are: Charles E., Jesse, Henry, Irick. This information came from the History of Little Egg Harbor Township and the Leek Family Bible.

Alonzo was in Washington Township, and probably at Batsto, as early as 1894, when his name appears on a voting ledger for that year. His name did not show up on the 1892 poll book, but obviously this does not mean he didn't live there, just that he didn't vote. According to the Federal Census, it appears that Alonzo's home was the first one visited by the census enumerator in 1895, which would make sense if he was in the mansion as caretaker. At that time he was living with his wife, Mary. No other occupants of the mansion are listed in 1895. Joseph Wharton was still alive at this point, but he never really lived full time in the mansion, and it seems Alonzo and his wife were the only servants at the time the census was taken in 1895. According to the 1900 census, Alonzo was born in September 1850, and his wife in July 1849. They were married about 1877. Again, in 1900, there were no other occupants of his home. To confuse the issue, by 1905 Alonzo was telling a census e...

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 about lum...

According to an article in the Batsto Citizen's Gazzette, vol. XXIII #2 and vol. XXIX #3, Percy Adams 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

Accoding 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

According to the Batsto Citizen's Gazzette, vol. XXXI #4, Annie and William Heineke were a brother and sister who lived in Pleasant Mills around the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. I haven't come across these names anywhere else in that part of the world, so I'm curious where they came from and how long they stayed in the area.

these were sent to me years ago, via my website at freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~batsto, but I don't seem to have any record of who provided t them to me.

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.

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...

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

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.ell

The following Adams family info comes to me from a visitor to my site, ,Jmjcmink. He tells me that he has ancestors from Washington Township and provided this little family info to me: Franklin Adams was the husband of Mary Ann Mathis; he is buried in the Miller Cemetery at New Gretna. Franklin and Mary Ann had a number of children. They were: Willard Adams, who married Laura Falkinburgh Blanchard Adams Calvin Adams Alfred Adams Charlotte Adams Elizabeth Adams, who married Charles Deacon Eugene Adams Mary Adams, who married John Gray Alvah Adams Walter Adams an unnamed child, who apparently died in infancy Unfortunately, I was not provided with any dates for these individuals. Further information regarding this same family comes to us from another visitor, WendyL5971@aol.com. Additional information can be found at Wendy's Home Page. Descendants of Franklin Adams Generation No. 1 1. FRANKLIN ADAMS was born 1821, and died September 2, 1885. Franklin is buried in...

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

Another Adams who owned a hotel is mentioned in Bass River Township in the New Jersey Courier of December 30th, 1868. It describes him thusly: "Frank Adams keeps a small but comfortable hotel, dispenses whiskey, Ayer's medicines, post office, and sausage meat with a liberal hand, and keep a nice little home for strangers.". UPDATE: Thanks to Wynn for this new bit of information: Franklin Adam's uncle was the original owner of " The old Bass River Hotel". His name was Isaiah Adams, son of David and Hope (Rockhill) Adams. He Married Mary Ann Mathis, daughter of Daniel Mathis. Franklin's parents were Moses and Charlotte (Myers) Adams. Moses and Isaiah are the children of David Adams and Hope Rockhill. David is the son of Charles Adams and Hannah Jenkins. Charles is the son of Hezekiah Adams. Franklin's children are: Charles E., Jesse, Henry, Irick. This information came from the History of Little Egg Harbor Township and the Leek Family Bible. Thi...