Burlington county, new jersey genealogy familysearch. Out of people who lived in different houses, 78% lived in this county. A 1909 postcard depicting burlington s first dedicated libray building. Carol was born in mount holly, and grew up in burlington, before finally settling in southampton. You may request information in an alternate format. Cdl license preferred or must obtain within 6 months. Then, travel to the industrial village of smithville in eastampton or visit the majesty of batsto village nestled in the pinelands. The burlington township school district is committed to making our website accessible for students, staff, and the community. The gazetteer of the state of new jersey, thomas gordon, fenton. Woodward wrote a history of burlington county, new jersey in 1883.
The history of our township springfield is located in the heart of the northern burlington county farm belt. This copy is a softcover reprint of a previously owned high school yearbook. The dead were heralded as representatives of the greatest generation and honored in books, movies and memorials. Burlington county department of history rutgerscamden history. Vincentown was placed on the national register of historic places on september 21, 1988. Stanfield, was the first female sheriff to serve the citizens of burlington county. Peg was active in the family business of tomers electric, helping her. Guide to genealogy, history, and courthouse sources including birth records. It is adjacent to the citys high street historic district. History of burlington and mercer counties, new jersey, with biographical sketches of many of their pioneers and prominent men. A list of the freeholders for the city and county of burlington, and in each respective township, taken this 15th day of april 1745, the pennsylvania magazine of history and biography, vol.
Historic southampton new jersey southampton township, new. Apr 07, 2020 margaret peg nee prettyman tomer of burlington township, n. Founded in 1677, the city of burlington was once the capital of west jersey. See also whats at your library, or elsewhere broader terms. Burlington historic district, burlington city, burlington. The librarys collections also include record books from atsion, papers of the abolition society, and the. Its anchors were formerly macys, jcpenney, and sears the mall closed on january 8, 2018. In giving the history of the two burlingtons, it will be necessary for us to digress somewhat from our former plan, as the early history of the two is so intimately linked as to be almost inseparable. Burlington township, burlington county, new jersey nj. The song had been performed in conjunction with black history month activities and when the author of the book i am barack obama visited the. Full text of history of burlington and mercer counties, new jersey. Our professional staff is here to assist with your needs in person, by phone 6093861273. Its anchors were formerly macys, jcpenney, and sears.
Township of burlington open public records act request form 851 old york road, burlington, new jersey 08016 office phone 6092395816 office fax 6093866837 anthony j. Finding ancestors wherever their trails led volunteers dedicated to free genealogy. Nippins iii was sworn in as burlington township police departments second director of public safety. Whether you no longer have your own copy or want to surprise someone with a unique gift. Burlington township police department, burlington, new jersey. Burlington township police department add us on instagram. Visit website call learn more burlington county historical society. From the book the prints of burlington it was obviously a long ago era, long before brant street was paved when this photograph was taken. The history of our township springfield township nj home.
Burlington county historical society bchs cinnaminson historic preservation commission. Burlington township was established in 1677 and celebrated its 300th anniversary in 1977. This 1,576 square foot house sits on a 9,100 square foot lot and features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Margaret peg nee prettyman tomer of burlington township, n. As of the 2019 census bureau estimate, the countys population was 445,349, making it the 11thlargest of the states 21 counties, representing a 0. Applicant must possess valid nj drivers license in good standing.
Come, discover 327 years of history by the banks of the delaware river in the historical city of burlington. Burlington township is a township in burlington county, new jersey, united states and a suburb of philadelphia. Marys church, burlington, new jersey, 17031876 family history library. In 1904, the date this card was mailed, this was the burlington library another view of the burlington library from the early 1900s burlington library at 23 west union street around 1936 habs burlington james lawrence school about 1910 a view of. There is no date for this photo but it does show the burlington gazette newspaper office, the old raymond hotel, and williamson furniture and undertaker. Burlington township police department home facebook. The bodies of kristopher corry, 30, and tianna drummond, 28, were found by police inside of their apartment on woodland way off salem road just after 8. Burlington is a city in burlington county, new jersey, united states and a suburb of.
Out of people who lived in different counties, 36% lived in new jersey. Genealogy trails is a volunteerbased project dedicated to transcribing historical and genealogical data and placing it. The librarys books were kept in members homes for a few years. Burlington county, new jersey ancestry, family history, and genealogy research page. Jan 06, 2020 the bodies of kristopher corry, 30, and tianna drummond, 28, were found by police inside of their apartment on woodland way off salem road just after 8. Burlington township is a township in burlington county, new jersey, united states and a. The above historical notes were originally written by dorothy best. See all houses in burlington township, nj currently available for rent. The township enjoys a rich history of agriculture and that tradition continues today as springfield leads the way in preserving farmland and open space. In 1684 new jerseys governor lawrie established a road connecting the two capitals of new jersey. Large sections are covered with tree symbols denoting portions of the pine barrens, which extends across several counties of southern new jersey. Burlington county is bordered by mercer county north, monmouth county northeast, ocean county east, atlantic county south, philadelphia county, pennsylvania. Burlington served as the capital of new jersey during. Get the latest news from burlington county from the starledger, find burlington county real estate listings and talk about local news on nj.
The picture looks mid3rd quarter 19th century or so to me. Books of interest available from the bureau of geology 1958, the cretaceous fossi is of mew jersey, richards, horace g. It was built by the rouse company of columbia, maryland. I want to make online payments burlington township. Burlington county new jersey genealogy and history. Tour the homes of james fenimore cooper author of last of the mohicans and captain james lawrence, sea captain of the war of 1812 famous for saying dont give up the ship.
Carol mccollister obituary burlington, nj burlington. The collection of the library contains 10,576 volumes. Genealogy and local history burlington county library. History a retrospect of colonial times in burlington county. Explore the handson bardhow house, experience what it was like to live during the colonial period. This road connected perth amboy capital of east jersey and burlington capital of west jersey. Burlington served as the capital of new jersey during this time period prior to relocating to trenton. Vincentown was placed on the new jersey register of historic places on april 14, 1987. Burlington county historical society history isnt boring.
The above historical notes were originally written by dorothy. Burlington county historical society 457 high street burlington city, new jersey 08016 phone. The history of burlington and mercer counties, woodward and hageman. History of burlington and mercer counties, new jersey. Margaret tomer obituary burlington, nj burlington county. Burlington county, new jersey was created on 1694 as one of two original counties created in west jersey. Images from the historic american buildings survey and the nj archives date, mostly, from the mid. Documents relating to the colonial history of the state of new jersey, volume xxlii, calendar of new jersey wills, vol. Chesterfield township is seeking a fulltime employee. Full text of history of burlington and mercer counties. Please contact the community relations office to make requests. Duties include but not limited to grass cutting, groundspark maintenance, snow removal, heavy lifting and various public works projects. Historic images of burlington county nj west jersey history project. Burlington center mall formerly known as burlington center was a shopping mall located in burlington township, new jersey.
Contact us 851 old york road burlington township, nj 08016 main number. The library serves a population of 1,929 residents. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. During world war ii, 407,317 americans died in a fight for global democracy. In continuous service to the city of burlington and burlington township since 1758, we are a free fullservice library. This library is affiliated with the library system that serves burlington, mi.
Historic images of burlington county nj burlington. The first highway cut through the forest to the sugar creek settlement from the outside world was the one already mentioned, which was cut through from the susquehanna in the winter of 179091. Our community has a deep history involving quakers who traveled from europe to settle in the new world. Bchs is committed to the health and wellbeing of our community, and we want to do our part to prevent the spread of covid19. History of the burlington path history of the burlington path. Much of his chapter xxi on bass river township was taken from leah blackmans. Full text of history of burlington and mercer counties, new. The njgenweb and the usgenweb brief history of burlington county. In 1904, the date this card was mailed, this was the burlington library another view of the burlington library from the early 1900s burlington library at 23 west union street around 1936 habs burlington james lawrence school about 1910 a view of the old and. Genealogy trails is a volunteerbased project dedicated to transcribing historical and genealogical data and placing it online for the free use of all researchers. Burlington county historical society in burlington, nj.