A list of burlington county, new jersey revolutionary war sites. Bordentown historical society, new jersey preserving. Nj history books do you know the history of your town. Burlington island, nj, theme park towersstreet talk. Burlington county new jersey new jersey calendar of wills 1670 1730 hr.
Time travel the city of burlington nj usa historic district. Explore the handson bardhow house, experience what it was like to live during the colonial period. This page lists microfilmed city directories available at national archives building, 700 pennsylvania ave. One of the original colonies, new jersey was an important battleground during the american revolution. Burlington biographies takes a fresh look at the history of burlington, new jersey, its rich heritage and longstanding lore. Marriage information is in a companion database called marriages of people of burlington and vicinity. History of burlington and mercer counties, new jersey. Historyancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. World war i draft registration cards, 19171918 burlington county source. The databases, which are in draft form and subject to change, contain information obtained during research of newspapers, books, cemetery lists, and other sources. Burlington is a leading offprice apparel and home product retailer. Burlington county new jersey revolutionary war sites.
History comes alive as you see and enter the oldest homes, and more. Visit website call learn more burlington county historical society. Burlington books is one of europes most respected publishers of english language teaching materials, with over two million students learning from its books and multimedia programs, which include speech training, career training, elt materials and software. Outline history of new jersey, rutgers university press, new brunswick, nj 1950. Circa 1930 city directories available at nara national. Burlington island or matinicunk island, as the natives called it in the 1600s, became the first site permanent european settlement on the delaware river. New jerseys first recorded african presence burlington island dutch colony.
Old historical city, county and state maps of new jersey. Its been the focus of numerous development projects that havent panned out. The library is open wednesdays and thursdays from 15 p. A steamer arriving at burlington island 1920s a view onthe burlington island park midway burlington island from bristol pws burlington island nidway closeup with the grethound loonimg in the background a closeup of some people on the midway at burlington island a scene from the anusement park at burlington island 19 26 a closeup of some people on the midway at burlington island. Historical timeline of early new jersey descendants of. Places to see city of burlington nj historic sites. Discover the past of new jersey through state maps in our online collection of old historical maps that span over 250 years of growth. Fourhundredacre burlington island sits in the delaware river just north of the burlington bristol bridge.
Visit 40 historic sites, enjoy fun, festive events yearround. Here is an alphabetical list of books about new jersey, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available. Hardings 30 acres wherein an overplus being found is left out. Using it in a way that honors it, preserves its beauty, and allows it to become part of the community is a dream for many of us. Today, dangerous conditions have led officials to bar visitors from the island, but its rich history.
Genealogical publishing company, 1996 reference 2226 pages. Oftentimes the author supports and strengthens wellknown historical accounts. The lenape then promised to kill the braves responsible. A brief history of brigantine beach, new jersey t he first recorded evaluation of brigantine was in the logbook of the mate on henry hudsons ship in 1608. Full text of history of burlington and mercer counties, new jersey. People of burlington and vicinity burlington history. The heart of the volume consists of twentyone township maps, thirty. They were accompanied by israel holmes, peter rambo, and lacy cock, swedish interpreters, and by their. The southern half of the state was an island, with its coast line several miles farther west than at present, and cape may, as also a large portion of atlantic county, was beneath the ocean. See also whats at your library, or elsewhere broader terms. Bchs is committed to the health and wellbeing of our community, and we want to do our part to prevent the spread of covid19. Early settlement of the county in 1675, fenwick sailed from london in the ship griffin, robert griffiths, master, with his family and a company of friends, and after a pleasant passage landed near the old fort elseborg, and named it salem. Burlington township was established in 1677 and celebrated its 300th anniversary in 1977. A steamer arriving at burlington island 1920s a view onthe burlington island park midway burlington island from bristol pws burlington island nidway closeup with the grethound loonimg in the background a closeup of some people on the midway at burlington island a scene from the anusement park at burlington island 19 26 a.
Documents relating to the colonial history of the state of new jersey, volume xxlii, calendar of new jersey wills, vol. Then, travel to the industrial village of smithville in eastampton or visit the majesty of batsto village nestled in the pinelands. We are temporarily postponing all public events, programs, and tours and closing our buildings to the public. Miscellaneous early marriages in burlington county, new jersey. The important events and heroism of jerseymen in the revolutionary and civil war is thoroughly researched and well writtenan important addition to the library of a history buff. The society is a private, notforprofit organization run entirely by volunteers. Our community has a deep history involving quakers who traveled from europe to settle in the new world. Burlington is a city in burlington county, new jersey, united states and a suburb of philadelphia. Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. Burlington history burlington is situated at the confluence of the white and fox rivers in southeastern wisconsin, where honey creek also joins the white river.
It was the first historical society in racine county. A history of burlington, new jersey, told through the lives and times of its people thompson, robert l. The countys oldest residence revell house 1685 see 27 on map. Tour the homes of james fenimore cooper author of last of the mohicans and captain james lawrence, sea captain of the war of 1812 famous for saying dont give up the ship. Burlington county, nj history early settlement of the county. We are dedicated to maintaining our societys sites, museum, artifacts and archives. Listed below are the 10 earliest 16781750 quaker meeting houses in burlington county, new jersey, in the order of their founding sources. The burlington historical society of burlington, wisconsin, was established in february 1928 to collect and preserve historical records and artifacts pertaining to the burlington area.
The burlington county historical society received an operating support grant from the new jersey historical commission,a division of the department of state. Return of survey, for mahlon stacy, of 100 acres on assiscunck creek, lazy point side. No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated. The council of west jersey proprietors purchased roughly 30 miles 48 km of riverfront land in 1676 from the lenape native americans. The bordentown historical society is a private, nonprofit organization originally formed in 1930. Burlington was founded on part of that land by english settlers primarily quakers in 1677. Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick.
Historic images of burlington county nj west jersey history. Rich in historical architecture, the town has 40 notable buildings, including the countrys oldest home, the 1675 revell house. Local history books on new jersey arcadia publishing. Youll find a large assortment of current, highquality, designer and namebrand merchandise at up to 60% off other retailers prices. The picture looks mid3rd quarter 19th century or so to me. History of the church in burlington, new jersey comprising the facts and incidents of nearly two hundred. The hidden history of new jersey is a mustreadand not just for those who reside in the garden state. Henry hudson and john colman, dutch west india company, explored hudson river and the west side of staten island and discovered newark bay and the passaic and hackensack rivers. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. Burlington county historical society history isnt boring here. Northern burlington county regional school district 160.
Tour city of burlington historic district where the past is our present to you. Here is a short and sweet history of burlington island. Our group is made up of volunteers who are dedicated to preserving the history of bordentown for future generations. Burlington county, new jersey ancestry, family history, and genealogy research page.
What are the best books on the history of new jersey. New york and chicago, the lewis publishing company, 1902, by william nelson page images at hathitrust. Giovanni da verrazano, under french flag explored eastern coast of new jersey and new york bay. A 1909 postcard depicting burlington s first dedicated libray building. This microfilm is not available for sale from nara. Come, discover 327 years of history by the banks of the delaware river in the historical city of burlington. Burlington operated over 700 stores in 45 states and puerto rico. The amusement park on burlington island, the construction of the burlingtonbristol bridge, the library. The historic burlington island, once home to native americans, the affluent from the main line and a 1920s amusement park, is now a virtual landfill of debris. And theres the storied blue anchor inn, which hosted an armwrestling match between ulysses s.
View maps of new jersey such as historical county boundaries changes, old vintage maps, as well as road highway maps for all 21 counties in new jersey. The school district serves 2,079 students in grades 712. Burlington served as the capital of new jersey during this time period prior to relocating to trenton. Bcls genealogy and local history burlington county library. List of pensioners on the roll january 1, 188 burlington county, new jersey source. Burlington an uninhabited southern new jersey island is being envisioned as a historical theme park. On the western side there was a broad bay, which extended north to the mouth of the delaware, at the present site of trenton. History ancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. Like many early settlements, the availability of water power to run saw and grist mills determined its location. History a retrospect of colonial times in burlington county. County clerk burlington county, nj official website.
The artifact, archive, and library collections at the burlington county historical society are important resources for researchers interested in exploring new jersey, burlington county, family history, and genealogy. Additional databases can be seen by clicking on the records button above. The history behind burlington island burlington island or matinicunk island, as the natives called it in the 1600s, became the first site permanent european settlement on the delaware river. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by. It is an uninhabited scenic landmark in the delaware river. Dames of america in the state of new jersey nscdanj colonial dames n. Burlington county vital records can be found at the new jersey department of health has copies of birth, marriage and death records from 1878 to. This building contains many photographs, books, and documents of burlington. Historic sites in burlington county, nj involved in the revolutionary war, or dating to the revolutionary war era. Fourhundredacre burlington island sits in the delaware river just north of the burlingtonbristol bridge. Start searching this database is an index to death, birth, and other information primarily on people who have lived in or near burlington, wisconsin, since about 1835. Few communities in the united states can boast of a history as long and as rich as burlington. Save instore with everyday low prices on mens, womens, and kids clothing as well as shoes, baby gear, and home decor at burlington.
Burlington township is located in the southern central region of new jersey between the capital of trenton and the city of camden. Burlington island lake is a large artificial lagoon within the island. History of burlington and mercer counties, new jersey by. Not to mention the devils tree and shades of death road. Much of his chapter xxi on bass river township was taken from leah blackmans. Burlington schools northern burlington county regional school district is a public school district that is located in burlington, nj. It references many of new jerseys earliest extant deeds and surveys found in over 120 record books. Wreck valley, a record of shipwrecks off long island s south shore and new jersey by daniel berg paperback june 1990 thus united free. Genealogicalancestry found history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey by cornelius burnham harvey 1900 617 pages. Aug 10, 2014 i have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. Woodward wrote a history of burlington county, new jersey in 1883. Full text of history of burlington and mercer counties, new. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers university.
Internet archive jacobstown baptist church a select history of the state of. History of burlington and mercer counties, new jersey with biographical sketches of many of their pioneers and prominent men by major e. The historic new jersey, a trip to discover the hidden treasures of its cities, meet its people, and relive the past events that made history. Founded in 1677, the city of burlington was once the capital of west jersey. Full text of history of burlington and mercer counties. Early land records, 16501900s new jersey land records. Revolutionary war sites in burlington county, new jersey. Burlington island is officially part of the city of burlington, in burlington county, new jersey, united states. Green paperback from rutgers university press 1994.
These antique maps and atlases are part of the historic map works, residential genealogy historical map collection, the largest digital collection of rare, ancient, old, historical, cadastral and antiquarian maps of its type. Burlington island or matinicunk island, as the natives called it in the 1600s, became the first. This database currently indexes over 64,436 land records held by the new jersey state archives, containing over 284,450 name entries. Burlington county historical society in burlington, nj. Thomas gardner and john day, as trustees, after wifes death, house, bakehouse and lands on burlington island and in town bounds, for the benefit of the quarterly meeting of friends in burlington co to francis davenport, george hutcheson and john woolston, after wifes. He wrote this is a very good land to fall in with a pleasant land to see.
New jersey in the age of the constitution by new jersey historical society. Miscellaneous early marriages, burlington county, new jersey. Where can find burlington county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Atlas 1878 conclusion sources consulted purchase the companion book. Under this directive, the office of the burlington county clerk is required to send a mailin ballot all registered voters in bass river township and the borough. Other front matter includes a history of burlington county and its townships, and a. Burlington island, to settle the terms of purchase with the indians. The board of island managers, along with volunteers and a philadelphia clothing company, want to restore it and reopen it to the public. Google books history of the church in burlington, new jersey 1885 source. Tour old houses, museums, antiques, underground railroad, folklore, dining, shopping. Located in the heart of the bustling atlantic corridor and. In 1977, the city of burlington historical society placed a time capsule in these grounds to be opened in 2077 to celebrate four centuries of burlington history.
In 1904, the date this card was mailed, this was the burlington library another view of the burlington library from the early 1900s burlington library at 23 west union street around 1936 habs burlington james lawrence school about 1910 a view of the old and. Burlington island, a 300acre island in the delaware river, has served as. Burlington county historical society history isnt boring. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Burlington island is a 300acre island located in the delaware river between pennsylvania and new jersey in the united states.
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