Ocean County , NJ History

 New Jersey Mirror 13 Feb 1862 Perry Simmons, the colored man, whose attempted arrest as a fugitive  slave , on two occasions, created considerable excitement in our neighborhood, died in Timbuctoo, a week or two ago. Perry had not been well since the last attempt to capture him, in consequence of taking a severe cold on that freezing night. It will be recollected that he was forced to fly suddenly from his bedroom to the garret, where he was obliged to remain till morning, suffering severely from the cold. Perry is at last beyond the reach of his Southern master.

 New Jersey Courier 27 Feb 1851 In Timbuctoo, near Mount Holly, on Friday last, HEZEKIAH HALL, ( colored ) aged about 60 years. The deceased, in early life, was a slave, and belonged to Charles Carroll, of Carrollton. He escaped from bondage in the year 1814.  He settled in our midst about the year 1824, since which time he has resided here. He was regarded by every one(sic) as a man of unblemished character, and his truly upright walk and Christian deportment commanded the highest respect. His remains were followed to the grave on Sunday last by a very large concourse of friends and neighbors.

New Jersey Mirror 27 Feb 1851 In Timbuctoo, near Mount Holly, on Friday last, February 21, 1851, Hezekiah Hall, (colored) aged about 60 years. The deceased in early life, was a slave, and belonged to Charles Carroll, of Carrollton. He escaped from bondage in the year 1814. He settled in our midst about the year 1824, since which time he has resided here. He was regarded by every one as a man of unblemished character, and his truly upright walk and Christian deportment commanded the highest respect. His remains were followed to the grave on Sunday last, February 23, 1851, by a very large concourse of friends and neighbors.

New Jersey Mirror 26 Feb 1857 A colored man named George Armstrong, a resident of Timbuctoo, was found dead, in the road, between that place and Mount Holly, on Monday morning last. He was subject to fits, and it is supposed that on his way home on Sunday night, he was attacked with one, and suddenly expired from its effects

New Jersey Mirror 13 Feb 1862 Perry Simmons, the colored man, whose attempted arrest as a fugitive slave, on two occasions, created considerable excitement in our neighborhood, died in Timbuctoo, a week or two ago. Perry had not been well since the last attempt to capture him, in consequence of taking a severe cold on that freezing night. It will be recollected that he was forced to fly suddenly from his bedroom to the garret, where he was obliged to remain till morning, suffering severely from the cold. Perry is at last beyond the reach of his Southern master.

New Jersey Mirror 15 Nov 1871 Married--At his residence in Timbuctoo, on the 9th instant(November, 1871), by Rev. William Williams, after a long and tedious courtship, KING DAVID PARKER, of Timbuctoo, and CLARISSA COLE, formerly of Philadelphia.

New Jersey Mirror 13 Nov 1867 Pursuant to an order of the Orphans' Court of the county of Burlington, made on the Nineteenth of September last past, the subscribers will sell at public vendue, on SATURDAY, the Fourteenth of December next, between the hours of 12 and 5 o'clock in the afternoon of said day, at the hotel of William Davis, in Mount Holly, in said county of Burlington, a certain tract of WOOD-LAND, whereof Martha Harker, late of said county, died seized, situate near Timbuctoo, in the township of Westampton, in the county aforesaid, on the south side of the Mount Holly and Rancocas turnpike, adjoining lands of Joseph S. Hulme, William Hultz and others, containing About 4 1/2 Acres of Land, with a good growth of young pine, suitable for cord wood. The premises will be shown before the day of sale by Joseph S. Hulme, living near. Sale to commence at 2 o'clock, P. M. Conditions at sale. WM. M. RISDON, WILLIAM BLACK, AARON S. WHITE, Commissioners. November 12, 1867

New Jersey Mirror 14 Oct 1868 The elite of Timbuctoo were alive on Monday evening, in consequence of a wedding among the "fust circles" of that famed and fashionable locality. The ceremonies were performed at the brown stone residence of the groom, and there was a gay and festive time. The venerable JOHN SANDERS, well known to our citizens, is the happy individual, but he name of the blooming young bride, we have not learned. No cards--but lots of home-made gingerbread. The bridal tour will be to the Mineral Spring.

New Jersey Mirror 21 Sep 1865 The wife of William Grooms was drowned in the Rancocas, near Timbuctoo, on Friday morning. Her little daughter fell in the creek, when Mrs. Grooms jumped in to rescue the child, and getting into deep water, her dress became entangled in some bushes, and she was drowned before assistance could be rendered. The child was saved.

New Jersey Mirror 12 Sep 1888 Married-At Lumberton, September 1, 1888, by W.P. Younker, Justice of the Peace, John Shemeley, and Susan Lewis, both of Timbuctoo.

New Jersey Mirror 9 Sep 1885 Married--LODINE--GREEN.--At Timbuctoo, August 26th, 1885, by Rev. R. F. Butler, Joshua Lodine, Jr., of Hainesport, and Temperance Green, of Mount Holly.

New Jersey Mirror 10 Aug 1898 ARMSTRONG.--At Timbuctoo, August 4, Chas. Edward Armstrong, son of Lewis Armstrong, aged 28 years.

New Jersey Mirror 9 Jun 1869 A wedding lately took place near Timbuctoo, at which the sable parson thus spoke: "Here's a couple who have walked out to-night, wishing to be jined in and thro' love, and wishing all dem dat have anything twixt them, to come forward and speak now; if not, let dem hold dar peace now and forever more. I wants every ear to hear, and every heart to enjoy. "Mr. Jim Thompson, whomsoever stands fastly by your left side, do you take her to be your beloved wife, to wait on her through sickness and through health, safe and be safe, holy and be holy, loving and be loving; do you love her mother; do you love her father; do you love her brothers; do you lover her sisters; but do you love God de best ?" Answer--"I do." "Miss Mary Johnson, whomsoever stands fastly by your right side, do you take to be your dear beloved husband, to wait on him through health and through affliction, safe and be safe, holy and be holy; do you love his

New Jersey Mirror 10 May 1893 Maggie Giles, a daughter of Joseph Giles, of Timbuctoo, died a day or two since from the effects of a severe beating at the hands of some other children. The child had been sent on an errand by her mother and was met by two other children, who began to tease her. Finally they beat her so badly that spinal meningitis resulted and death followed in a short time. The little girl was about 12 years of age. No arrests were made.

New Jersey Mirror 1 May 1912 CAMPBELL--FORD.--April 24, at Timbuctoo, by Rev. Mr. Akers, Frederick Campbell, of Mount Holly, and Timbuctoo was the scene of a wedding on Wednesday evening(presumably a reference to April 24, 1912) when May Ford, of that place, was married to Frederick Campbell, the faithful chauffeur for Dr. R. C. Barrington, of Mount Holly. The ceremony which took place at the bride's home was performed by Rev. Mr. Akers, pastor of the Second Baptist church, and was witnessed by the upper tendom in social circles. A reception followed the tying of the nuptial knot but the usual honeymoon trip was dispensed with, the bridal couple going immediately to their newly-furnished home on West Washington street

New Jersey Mirror 30 Apr 1902 Died- HENRY.--April 27, at Timbuctoo, Caleb Henry, aged 87 years

New Jersey Mirror 26 Apr 1860 Wardell W. Parker, for many years a preacher among the colored people of this neighborhood, died at Timbuctoo, on Friday night last, at an advanced age.

New Jersey Mirror 12 Apr 1866 A colored woman of Timbuctoo, died very suddenly a week or two since. She had been sick sometime, and the Overseer of Poor of Westampton went to her residence for the purpose of removing her to the County House. She was carried to his wagon, and he was about starting on his journey, when he discovered that she was dead.