History

Ongoing historical research on a variety of topics.

The Boylans American Journey to Build Liberty Corner, Pluckemin and Bernardsville

Are the Boylans and the Bullions the same family in Liberty Corner? Before Liberty Corner was Liberty Corner, it was…

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Top 10 Trending Posts Right Now Mr. Local History

500+ Posts Honoring Jersey History"We keep researchin' " Top 10 This Week Top History All Time #5 Post - All…

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Herb Patullo – Bound Brook’s Ultimate History Legend

Artist rendering. Have you ever visited the Chimney Rock in Bridgewater? If so, you must meet Herb Patullo and his…

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Local Cemetery History Research

There is a wealth of history to be learned from a cemetery. We have a rich genealogy embedded in many…

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Retrospective: Liberty Corner – History in the Cemetery

The Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church was founded in 1837 to serve the growing rural community in the Liberty Corner section…

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Sharing Local History with Maps – How to Read Into Them

Researching Local History with Maps As a historian, I believe maps are one of the greatest sources of information, capturing…

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Maps/Research

There is a wealth of history to be learned from a map. We have historic maps and interactive maps embedded…

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Franklin Corners and William Childs Williamsburg-esqe Vision

Bernards Township's Franklin Corners Historic District honors Benjamin Franklin's name. Tucked in the northernmost section of Bernards Township, New Jersey,…

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Bernards Township Flag Needs Clarification

The official flag of Bernards Township The Bernards Township flag, officially adopted in 1960 to commemorate the township's bicentennial, was…

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The American Flag & Flag Day Means Annin in Liberty Corner

Did You Know?Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 to commemorate the adoption of the American flag by the Continental…

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