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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 of our stories, and we strive to describe other facts, analytics, and stories about those who make their final resting place in these historical areas. If you’re looking for something specific, try our search feature. If you still don’t find anything, try our Gen AI Agent in the lower right-hand corner.

Cemeteries Researched so far:

  • Basking Ridge Cemetery – Presbyterian Churchyard
  • Liberty Corner Cemetery – Presbyterian Churchyard
  • Bedminster – Africian Cemetery
  • Basking Ridge – Evergreen Cemetery
  • Bernardsville – St. Bernards Cemetery
  • Westfield – Fairview Cemetery

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 of Bernards Township, New Jersey. Its adjacent cemetery, established shortly… Read More »Retrospective: Liberty Corner – History in the Cemetery

Fairview Cemetery – Westfield, New Jersey’s Largest Resting Place

Being raised in Westfield was a great experience, and sometimes it goes by so fast you never have time to sit back and reflect. As I look back now, there… Read More »Fairview Cemetery – Westfield, New Jersey’s Largest Resting Place

St. Bernard’s Cemetery is Bernardsville History

Historical Note: Bernardsville was still part of Bernards Township up until 1924. Cemeteries are one of the best sources for historical research and MLH leverages many burials in cemeteries to… Read More »St. Bernard’s Cemetery is Bernardsville History

Basking Ridge Evergreen Cemetery is a Living History Lesson

You can learn a great deal of history by visiting a cemetery. NOTE: A quick reminder: Warren was part of Bernards Township until the 19th century, while Far Hills and… Read More »Basking Ridge Evergreen Cemetery is a Living History Lesson

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 of the local history until you trace it back to… Read More »Basking Ridge’s Oldest Cemetery

A Unique Bedminster Cemetery-“God’s Acre”

So we’re over at the Bedminster Farmers Market, and while meeting a few locals, one of the patrons mentioned, “Why don’t you research what’s going on over at the slave… Read More »A Unique Bedminster Cemetery-“God’s Acre”

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