Ocean County , NJ History

from the 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.

from the 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 11 Oct 1871 Died-At Timbuctoo on the 9th instant, WILLIAM NOLAN.

New Jersey Mirror 6 May 1891 Died-At Timbuctoo, April 25, 1891, Rachel Love, aged 75 years. Died-At Timbuctoo, April 27, 1891, Frank Clifford Evans, son of Samuel and Harriet Evans, aged 5 months.