People

The famous and sometimes not-so-famous people and stories from the Mr. Local History Project researchers. Over 30 stories and counting.

“Janice Meredith” – 1924 Silent Film Showcases American Revolution

Back in 1924, silent films were all the rage. Bernardsville was just becoming a borough and separating from Bernards Township,…

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Meet (Sir) Francis Bernard Esq. – New Jersey’s Royal Governor

Our curiosity started with a round-table discussion: Who is Francis Bernard, and should there be a statue to recognize his…

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America’s First Republican Vice President Nominee – Basking Ridge’s William Dayton Beats out Abraham Lincoln

Americans think the Biden/Trump election was one for the ages, exposing huge ideological beliefs, highly charged politics, and a fight…

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Liberty Corner & Bullion’s Tavern

Every great historical story starts with something like, "So we were at this tavern and......" This is one of those…

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Stirling Manor- 13 Colonies’ Most Prestigious Manor Was Right In Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Is William Alexander, aka The Earl & Lord of Stirling, Basking Ridge's Most Famous Resident? Our researchers think so. Let's…

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Book Remembering Bernardsville, New Jersey in the Gilded Age

This is a fantastic look into the history of the Bernardsville, NJ, mountain colony through the eyes of a wealthy…

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The Ross Farm Still Defends Liberty and Independence 250 years Later

Part of the MLH Rev War Series Lewis - Boudinot - Southard- Ross Farm in the Basking Ridge section of…

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General Henry Knox – America’s Forgotten General

Father of the American Army ArtilleryFather of the American NavyFather of the Military Draft Fate has it often that those who…

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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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Widow White – Mary Jarvis Whitaker Brown White

General Lee's Capture - December 13, 1776, outside Widow White's Tavern in Basking Ridge. NJ Museum This is a story…

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