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1780: The Missing Cemetery at the Basking Ridge Continental Army Hospital

New Jersey History Project — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:05:14 +0000

Views: 258 For decades, visitors to Jockey Hollow believed they were standing beside the burial ground of Continental soldiers who died during the terrible winter of 1779–1780. However, archaeological investigations found no human remains, and the National Park Service now believes that soldiers who died in camp were generally buried near their individual brigade parade… Read More »1780: The Missing Cemetery at the Basking Ridge Continental Army Hospital

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Retrospective: Liberty Corner – History in the Cemetery

New Jersey History Project — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:44:23 +0000

Views: 2,544 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 after, became the final resting place for many early settlers, including members of the prominent English and Goltra families, who played key roles… Read More »Retrospective: Liberty Corner – History in the Cemetery

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Honoring Civil War Black Soldiers at the Lamington Black Cemetery

New Jersey History Project — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:29:58 +0000

Views: 2,256 The Lamington Black Cemetery is an African American cemetery in the Lamington section of Bedminster Township, New Jersey, located on Cowperthwaite Road. It is also known as the Cowperthwaite African American Cemetery. The cemetery is a contributing property of the Lamington Historic District, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on… Read More »Honoring Civil War Black Soldiers at the Lamington Black Cemetery

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The Hills Church & Cemetery & Pluckemin’s Pigtail Mountain

New Jersey History Project — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:14:00 +0000

Views: 3,575 In the early 1700s, German Lutherans settled around Pluckemin and established one of the region’s first congregations. By 1715, they had built a small log church on what is the Second Watchung Mountain, known also as Pigtail Mountain, east of the village along Mount Prospect Road above Washington Valley Road. The congregation called… Read More »The Hills Church & Cemetery & Pluckemin’s Pigtail Mountain

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Local Cemetery History Research

New Jersey History Project — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:57:28 +0000

Views: 1,921 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… Read More »Local Cemetery History Research

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St. Bernard’s Cemetery is Bernardsville History

New Jersey History Project — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 12:55:30 +0000

Views: 4,910 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 understand families and their history. Before St. Bernard’s cemetery, the Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church cemetery was used as early as the mid-1700s. Cemetery… Read More »St. Bernard’s Cemetery is Bernardsville History

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

Brooks Betz — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:44:49 +0000

Views: 6,779 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 are so many great stories; it’s funny how they all start to tie together as you get older. Who would’ve thought a 12-year-old… Read More »Fairview Cemetery – Westfield, New Jersey’s Largest Resting Place

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Basking Ridge Evergreen Cemetery is a Living History Lesson

New Jersey History Project — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:59:17 +0000

Views: 5,333 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 Bernardsville were still part of Bernards Township up until the early 20th century. Cemeteries remain one of the best sources for historical research… Read More »Basking Ridge Evergreen Cemetery is a Living History Lesson

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Basking Ridge’s Oldest Cemetery

New Jersey History Project — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 16:32:23 +0000

Views: 11,311 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 some of the originating families that chose this area in the early 1700s. Our historical journey takes us to the Basking Ridge Presbyterian… Read More »Basking Ridge’s Oldest Cemetery

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A Unique Bedminster Cemetery-“God’s Acre”

New Jersey History Project — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 13:41:44 +0000

Views: 13,373 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 burial grounds in Bedminster. Here we are. We love a good local history lesson, so let’s do this. Tucked behind the second Watchung… Read More »A Unique Bedminster Cemetery-“God’s Acre”

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