Research Helpers

Seven Historic Wonders of the World from New Jersey

There are all kinds of interpretations of the term "Seven Wonders of the World," including mother nature's wonders, man-made wonders,…

1 year ago

Eagle Scout Maps Historic Basking Ridge

Maps have historically been a great way to tell stories about local history. Mr. Local History Project congratulates William (Liam)…

2 years ago

Horror Tales and Ghost Stories from Central New Jersey

Urban Legends, Ghosts, Murder, Nuns gone insane, the Devil and other horror stories we've dug up from Central New Jersey's…

2 years ago

Ancestry Comes Up Short on Analytics

As a recent subscriber to Ancestry.com the first thing everyone does is they create a family tree. After you've added…

2 years ago

Basking Ridge’s Oldest Cemetery

Cemeteries showcase some of history's greatest reminders of where we came from. Many people new to the area are unaware…

2 years ago

The Besties – The Best of the Best in Basking Ridge, Bernardsville, Bedminster in Northern Somerset County

2024 Suggestions - Post your favs in CommentsWe dare to compare! Bedminster, Bernardsville, Basking Ridge, Far Hills, Peapack/Gladstone, also known…

3 years ago

Somerset Hills Cartographer John Smith Maps Local History

National Award-Winning Landscape Architect Lives and Breathes History with His Map Creations. The Mr. Local History Project introduces you to…

3 years ago

Lost New Jersey Racetracks Mapping Project

Boy, this has turned into an obsession. We keep digging and finding more racetracks that were once part of New…

5 years ago

Population Trends in the Somerset Hills

As a former township historian in this area, I learned that everyone has a point of view on what changed…

5 years ago

The Founding Families of Bernards Township (Basking Ridge)

NOTE: Remember that Warren, Far Hills, and Bernardsville were part of Bernards Township, so these family stories also include those…

5 years ago

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