Ocean County , NJ History

 New Jersey Mirror 3 Feb 1853 Oliver Cromwell, (a  colored  man) a Soldier of the Revolution, died in Burlington, on January 24, 1853, aged about 100 years. He had lived in Burlington a long time and was much respected by the citizens. The pension of ninety-six dollars a year, allowed him by the Government, was barely sufficient to support him, but being so highly esteemed, he was not permitted to suffer when his funds failed him.

Grand Jury Indictments, Sep 30 1936 All of these indictments were handed down by the grand jury in late September 1936: Kenneth Martingale(sic), of New York, for involuntary homicide, by automobile, of William Chase in Bass River township on June 27th. Martindale's car struck Chase and the latter died from his injuries. Arthur Rachor is charged with embezzlement of $1,500 from the State of New Jersey while he was employed at Four Mile Colony. Stacy Wilkins, Evesham, seduction under promise to marry Doris Day, under 21 years of age. Otto Dush, Florence, uttering(sic) worthless ceck(sic) for $200 to Alexander Dasakl. William Gross, Moorestown, assault and battery on Lulu Gross; also desertion and neglect. Harry W. Gifford, Pemberton township, assault and battery on Thomas F. Duff. William Wheeler, Florence, assault and battery on May Wheeler. Earl Schwed, Burlington, malicious mischief, consisting of throwing eggs at gas pump and building of Clarence Curlis. ...