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The Founding Families of Bernards Township (Basking Ridge)

New Jersey History Project — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 22:54:23 +0000

Views: 36,590 NOTE: Remember that Warren, Far Hills, and Bernardsville were part of Bernards Township, so these family stories also include those areas. History showcases some of the greatest reminders of where we came from. Many people new to the area are unaware that the area’s rich history is tied to some of the founding… Read More »The Founding Families of Bernards Township (Basking Ridge)

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Basking Ridge’s Oldest Cemetery

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

Views: 11,405 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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The History of Bernards Township Street Names

Brooks Betz — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 14:35:05 +0000

Views: 15,825 Before I begin this post, I must say that this topic was one of my favorites, along with June Kennedy, our Basking Ridge Town historian who passed away in November 2018. We often challenged each other to dig into the true meaning of naming all the 463 streets. I think I remember hearing… Read More »The History of Bernards Township Street Names

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