History of Sussex and Warren counties, New Jersey, with Illustration and Biographical Sketches of its Prominent Men and Pioneers, Part 65

Author: Snell, James P; Clayton, W. W. (W. Woodford)
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Philadelphia : Everts & Peck
Number of Pages: 1140

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In this year (1860) William MeKinney and William Haines were overseers of the poor; Isaac Shiner, sur- veyor of highways ; Victor M. Drake and Isaac Den- nis, commissioners of appeal ; and David Couse, Jr., James G. Fitts, Amos S. Reed, and Horatio N. Kinney, constables. The names of the township committee, assessor, collector, clerk, etc., for 1860 may be seen in the appended list of the principal officers of Newton township from 1853 to 1864, and the same of the town of Newton from 1864 (date of incorporation) to the year 1880:

TOWN COMMITTEE.

1853, Nathan Drake, William P. Struble, Christopher Roof, William Hant, Lyman Edwards ; 1854, Nathan Drake, Gilbert I. Grover, Christopher Roof, William Hunt, Lyman Edwards; 1855, Nathan Drake, Gilbert I. Grover, Christopher Roof, Peter Van Nest, Lyman Edwards; 1856-57, Nathan Drake, William P. Struble, Christopher Roof, Jolin Sayder, Joseph P. Hill ; 1838, Alfred Valentine, William P. Struble, Christopher Roof, Jacob Strader, Jr., Joseph P. Hill ; 1859, Alfred Valentine, William P. Struble, Christopher Roof, Wil- liam I. Shotwell, Joseph P. Hill; 1860, Alfred Valentine, Oliver Struble, Christopher Roof, William I. Shotwell, Robert Slater; 1861- 62, Alfred Valentine, Oliver Struble, William S. llardin, William I. Shotwell, Robert Slater; 1863, John Wilson, Oliver Strable, William S. llardia, William 1. Shotwell, Robert Sluter.

TOWN OF NEWTON.

1864, Theodore Morford, David R. Hull, Thomas D. Christie, William M. Babbitt, Peter Hoppaugh ; 1865, George R. MeCarter, Rutherford Tuttle, Jesse Ward, William M. Babbitt, l'eter Hoppaugh ; 1866, Thomas Anderson, Peter S. Decker, George Nelden, Jumes HI. Simp- son, Soeloy Howell ; 1867, Thomas Anderson. Peter S. Decker, George Nelden, James II. Simpson, Robert IT. Howell; 1868, Benjamin Stewart, Levi Shepherd, John F. Dunn, John T. Stewart, Robert H. IFowell; 1869, Thomas Anderson, Levi Shepherd, Redmond O'Leary, Benjamin Stewart, Charles Roe ; 1870, Thomas Anderson, Levi Shep- herd, Redmond O'Leary, Martin M. Drake, Charles Roe; 1871, Sim- nel Johnson, Levi Shepherd, Frank M. Hough, Lewis Adams, John Kraber; 1872, Robert T. Johnson, Martin Rosenkrans, Francis Graey, Peter A. Van Sickle, Absalom W. Price: 1873, Levi D. Miller, Martin Rosenkrans, Joseph Warbasso, Emanuel Ackerson, Absalom W. Price ; 1874, Franklin Smith, Peter Hoppangh, Josoph Warbasse, Samuel Johnson, Peter S. Decker ; 1875, Franklin Smith, Peter Ilop- pangh, Joseph Warbasso, Martin R. Suyder, Joseph Anderson; 1876,

GEORGE HI. NELDEN'S great-grandfather Noblen (formerly spelled Nulton) was the progenitor of the family in New Jer- sey, cumo from Germany, and is supposed to have settled in Pennsylvania.

George, father of Goorge IT. Nelden, was born in Bucks Co., l'a., in 1769 ; married Achanh, daughter of Geurgo Holcombe, of 'Trenton, N. J., who boro him two sons who grew tu man- hood,-viz., George H. and John.

The youngest of these sons wns graduated at Union College, N. Y., was subsequently n farmer, and during the latter part of his life was engaged in the lumber business in Newton, where he diod.

Aftor his marringe George Nelden removed to what is now llawley, on the Inekawnxen, and there for twenty years wis engaged in lumbering. About 1820 be removed to the town- ship of Montague, Sussex Co., N. J., where he purchased u form, upon which he resided until his death, which occurred in 1836. Ilo was a man of good business ability, and sought to give his sons the advantages of n college education, and well fit thom for professional lives. His wife died about 1840, ngod sixty-seven years.

George Il., son of George Nelden, was born nt llawley, April 21, 1815, and was therefore five years of age when his parents removed to Sussex County. His enrly education was received in the common school nt Montague, under the privato instruc- tion of Rov. Clarkson N. Dunn, nt Newton, and nt n boarding- school nt lEnrmony Vale.

At the age of sixteen he entered the law-office of Maj. Wil- liam T. Anderson, at Newton, where he diligently pursued his legal studies for three years.

Believing that a business instead of n professional life would he moro in nocordance with his inclinations, ho relinquished his studies, and for four years was a olerk in n wholesale dry- goods-house in New York City.

Iteturning to Sussex County, in partnership with C'ol. Joseph Northrup ho carried on a general mercantile businessat Lafayette for two years, when he again went to New York, where he was associated with George C. Smalley (Smalley & Nelden) for tivo yenrs ns importer and jobbor of china, glass, and enrthenware.

In 1840 ho returned to Montagne, where, in partnership with his brother, John, he carried on for five years n general mer- euntile business, farming, and was engaged quite extensively iu lumbering at Shoholn, l'a.

During his residence at Montague, Mr. Nelden was, in 1849, elected sheriff of Sussex County, and held the office for the usual term of three years.

In the winter of 1852 he was appointed by the electoral eol- loge of New Jersey to carry the voto of the State for Franklin Pieree for President and present it to the president of the United States Senate.

The following spring ho wos appointed by President Pierce United States marshal of New Jersey, nod by reappointment by President Buelinnan, in 1857, he held the office for eight years.

By virtue of his office as marshnl, Mr. Nelden had in charge the census of the State of New Jersey in 1860, and appointed enumerators in its various counties nnd townships.

In 1861 he established n foundry, und until 1865 was engaged in the manufacture of stoves, plows, and other agricultural im- plements in Newton. Ho then started & conl- and lumber-yard at that place, which hn carried on until 1874, when he was elected clerk of Sussex County, und hy re-election in 1879 is the present (1881) incumbent of that office.

In nll his official coreer Mr. Nelden has been known as a man of striet integrity ; courteous, manly, and frank ; in business judicious and vigilant ; and has fearlessly performed the duties imposed upon him.

In enrly manhood he began to take an netivo part in local polities, and was elected n dolegate to the Unltimore Conven- tion that phneed Martin Vno Buren in nominntinn for the Pres- ideney, and he has beoo frequently selected as n delegate to represent Sussex in State conventions.

l'pon the breaking out of the Inte Robellinn Mr. Nelden took an netivo and influential part ns n War Democrnt in meeting the demands of the government for recruits for the Union army, believing ns ho fully did in the preservation of the l'nion ns established by the framers of the Constitution.

llis first wife was Caroline, a daughter of Maj. William T. Anderson, of Newton, whom he married in 1812, and who died abnut ono your after their marriage, leaving an infant daugh- ter, who also subsequently died.

llis second wife was Elizabeth W., a daughter of Dr. Stephen lledges, for many years n prominent physician of Newton and Sussex County. Of this union were born three children,- Mary 11., John 11., and I.uoy L.

The mother of these children died Nov. 23, 1877.

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Thomas G. Buunell, Jackson Stoll, John W. Lane, Theodore lor- Jon, Peter S. Decker ; 1877, Thomas G. Huanell, Levi D. Miller, John W. Lane, Theodore Morford, James G. Fitts; 1878, Thomas G. But- nell, Samuel Johnson, John W. Lane, Theodore Morford, John IHIN; 1870-80, Thomas G. Bunnell, Samuel Johnson, John W. Lano.

ASSESSORS.

1853-64, William Mileham; 1855-56, Alfred IT. Fitch; 1857, William Micham; 1858-60, Alfred 11. Fitch ; 1861. James C. Balley ; 18G2- G6," Theodore F. Anderson; 1867, Peter Carman; 1868-70, Joseph Anderson : 1871, John W. Lane; 1872-73, Joseph Anderson; 1874- 55, Gabriel B. Dunning: 1870-77, Theodore F. Anderson ;t 1878, Gabriel B. Dunning; 1879-80, Georgo Hardlin.

COLLECTORS.

1833, Redmond O'Leary; 1854-55, Willhun Drake ; 1856, James J. Mar- lin ; 1837, William S. Bunn ; 1868-59, Williams Drake; 1800-62, Jacob M. Grover ; 1863, Edwin M. Curry : 1864-66," Harils MeCuiter; 1867, Jmnos 1. Northrup; 1868-71, George Mardin; 1872-75, Jacob M. Grover; 1876-78, Andrew II. Koukle; 18,0-80, John S. Howell.

CLERKS.

1834, Robert T Shluer; 1×55, James L. Northrup; 1856, Martin M. Drako; 1857-60, John A. Johnson : 1861, Benjamin Stewutt; ; 1802- 63, John A. Johnson; 1564, Jacob Gould; 1865-66, Thomas C. El. aton ; 1867, Lowis Van Harcom; 1868-c9, Lewis J. Martin; 1870, William E. Ross; 1871, John W. Griggs; 1872-73, Charles MI. Wood- ouff; 1x74-75, Theodore Simonson; 1576-78, Chuiles MI. Woodruff; 1870-80, George Vun GHder.

JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.

1844, Lyman Edwards, Robert T. Shiner; 1855, John Kraber; 1856-57, Andrew Shluer, Daniel H. Predmoro ; 1838, Houjamin Stewart ; 1850, Jehlel T. Smith ; 1860, Daniel S. MeCarter; 1861-63, Georgo T. Smith; 1861,* D. S. MeCutter; 1866, Redmond O'Leury; 1866-67, George T. Smith, Thomas C. Elston, Danlel S. MeCarter; ING8-69, Thommy C. Elston ; 1570, Redmond O'Leary, Absalom W. Price ; 1871-73, John T. Stewart, Morris Hoppangh, William E. Ross ; 1871, Thomas G. Bunnell, John J. Edwards ; 1875, Androw Shiner ; 1876- 78, James Smith, John T. Stewart, John J. Edwards; 1879-80, An- thew Shiner (full term), Jumes A. Terhune (unexpired torm J. J. Edwards, deccaseu).

SUPERINTENDENTS OF SCHOOLS.

1833, John WJun ; 1851, Bouben Van Sickle ; 1855, Alfred Dilisten ; 1856, Thomas Anderson; 1857-61, Henry D. Chapin; 1862-05," Nathaniel Pettit ; 18GG, Henry D. Chupin.

In 1867 the office of township school superintendent was abolished, and that of a county superintendent created.

SUPERINTENDENTS OF ROADS AND STREETS (OR STREET COMMISSIONERS).2

1864, Andrew Shiner ; 1505-67, Sumtiel 11. Bodino ; 1868, Peter S. Decker; 1×60, Samuel H. Bodine ; 1870, Moses II. McCollum; 1871, John Eurl; 1852, Androw J. Landon ; 1573, James Demmiest; 1874-75, l'eter Hoppmugh; 1876-80, Thoums G. Bunnell.

At the annual town-meeting held March 9, 1880, the following sums were voted :

For town und gas .. $1000

streets and sldewalks

tire money

" Next election and town-meeting at the engine-house."

· From 186-4 the officers are those of the town of Newton.

+ Wasalso Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue. On the 28th of Jatil- ary, 1881, he went to Sparta, upon business connected with his office, and the mutue dny had an apopleetle stroke, from the effects of which ho died the following morning.

# Alfred ckerson served a portion of the year as township clerk and clerk of the board.

¿ Town of Newton.

V .- CHURCHES.

In Newton are found religious societies of five dif- ferent denominations,-viz., Episcopal, Presbyterian, Methodist Episcopal, Baptist, and Roman Catholic,- each of whom have a house of worship. The oldest of these churches in the present town of Newton is the Episcopal.

It is said that Dominies Ernst, Waulk, and other ministers of the German Reformed Church preached here at one time, using the old Presbyterian meeting- house in common with other denominations.

The Quakers also held meetings here in the early part of this century, and even so late as 1840. They met for worship at the Presbyterian church, the court- house, and at the house of Joseph Schooley, after- wards George M. Ryerson's residence, but not occu- pied for the last few years. Their preachers came mostly from Burlington or other points quite remote. After 1840 they seldom held "meeting," and finally became merged with other denominations.

CHRIST CHURCHI.

The " Parish of Christ Church, Newton," was or- ganized in the year 1769. Its charter, under which it still exists, was given by George III., and bears date of Ang. 15, 1774. The first corporators were U'zal Ogden, Nathaniel Pettit, Archibald Stewart, Edward l'igot, William Ilall, Nathan Armstrong, Amos l'et- tit, Thomas Anderson, John Pettit, Charles l'ettit, John B. Scott, and James Shaw. The "Society for the Propagation of the Gospel" was its nursing mother until the Revolution.

The first rector, the Rev. Uzal Ogden, commenced his labors here in 1769. There was then no bishop in this country, and he had to go to England for ordina- tion. The services were then held in the old court- house. The rectory was begun in 1770, and finished in the following year; it was built on land (27 acres) donated for the purpose by Jonathan Hampton. The oldl rectory is a part of the dwelling of the late Levi Shepherd, and is probably the oldest house now standing in Newton. Mr. Hampton was not only Newton's early benefactor, but likewise the liberal patron of the Church of England here. He built the parsonage, or was the main contributor thereto; he also gave to the church land for cemetery use,-that which is the original part of the old graveyard. Jonathan Halsted, of Elizabethtown, gave the land to the west of the main walk. A farm of 200 acres was also given, in 1770, by the New Jersey proprietors, in trust, and deeded in 1774 (December 16th) to "the rector, wardens, and vestry of Christ Church, New Town." A few years since the society obtained a legislative enactment which enabled them to dispose of it, whereupon they sold it to George Conklin. In a letter written by Rev. Mr. Ogden, in 1771, to the "Society for the l'ropagation of the tiospel," he states that the Church of England families in the county number 63, " of whom one-third are in Newton, where

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services were held once in two or three weeks, alter- nating with Knowl Town, Hackettstown," etc.

Mr. Ogden continued his pastoral relations to this church until 1784, when he removed to Trinity Church, Newark .* The church was without a rector until 1820, when the Rev. Clarkson Dunn took charge of the parish. It is said the church became so disorgan- ized during the thirty-six years' interregnum be- tween the pastorates of the Revs. Ogden and Dunn, that when the latter gentleman came to Newton there were but six communicants connected with it. During all this time the services, irregular and transient as they were, were held (whenever a clergyman could be found) at the court-house. Mr. Dunn commenced to build up his church, and his zealous labors were crowned with success. In three years' time the so- ciety was strong enough to think of erecting a house of worship. He continued to preach at the court- house until 1823, when they built a stone church, on the corner of Main and Church Streets, on the site of the present edifice ; it was small, but would comfort- ably seat 250 persons. The original lot on which it was built was the gift of William T. Anderson, Esq., deceased, although some additions were subsequently purchased of his estate.

In the year 1857 the Rev. Nathaniel Pettit suc- ceeded Mr. Dunnt as rector, and continued until 1867. In 1868 the Rev. William W. Holly# was called ; he was succeeded by Rev. W. H. Moffitt. There have been but five pastors in this church in a period of one hundred and eleven years.

* The writer of this sketch was recently shown, by Mr. S. II. Hunt, of Green, au old and rare work printed in Newark, N. J., by John Woods, in 1795, of which the following is a copy of the title:

" ANTIDOTE TO DEISM.

The

DEIST UNMASKED; or an ample Refutation of all the Objections of THOMAS PAINE, Againft the Christian Religion ; na contained in a pamphlet, entitled, The Age of Reason; addreffed to the CITIZENS of thefe STATES. By the Reverend UZAL OGDEN, Rector of Trinity Church, at Newark, in the State of New Jersey.

To which are prefixed, REMARKS On BOULANGER'S CHISTIANITY UNVEILED.

To the DEIST UNMASKED, is annexed an APPENDIX, containing the Con- ceffions and Recantations of feveral DEISTA in favor of Chriftianity ; And alfo, a SHORT METHOD with the DEISTS. By the Reverend CHARLES LESLIE.

IN Two VOLUMES-VOL. II," etc.

+ The Rev. Clarkson Dunn was born near Woodbridge, N. J., in 1794. At twenty years of age he commenced to study for the ministry, auml soon after entered tho Theological Seminary of New Jersey. In 1820, in Christ Church, New Brunswick, he was admitted into the " Holy Order of Deacons" of the Protestant Episcopal Church. In 1823 he was or- dnined a priest by the Itt. Rev. dohu Croes, Bishop of New Jersey, in Christ church, Newton; und upon leaving this church, became pastor of Grace Church, Elizabeth, N. J., the city in which, over forty years be- fore, he was fitted for college, by Rev. Dr. Rudd. He was a classmate of the late Bishops Doane and Potter.

# Rev. Mr. Holly is now rector of the lluckensack (N. J.) Episcopal Church.

The first church building, crected in 1823, supplied the needs of the church until 1867, when, largely in- creased in numbers and wealth, it resolved to build a new edifice. The determination was put into effect the following year. The corner-stone was laid Aug. 21, 1868, the Right Reverend Bishop Odenheimer of- ficiating, assisted by Rev. Messrs. Holly, Stansbury, etc. The new church is a fine one, of Gothic archi- tecture, built of the blue limestone so abundant in this section. It has a spire, from the base of which to the top of the eross surmounting it is 113 feet. It is lighted by twelve windows of stained glass, and the floor is laid of alternate strips of maple and black walnut. The building cost about $30,000, "and in point of beauty and durableness is in advance of many churches costing double this amount." It was dedicated on its one hundredth anniversary, on Tues- day, Oct. 19, 1869, the services being conducted by the bishop of the diocese of New Jersey, who had previously officiated at the laying of the corner-stone. At the time of its consecration the indebtedness on the edifice was entirely canceled.

The parochial statisties from 1820 to 1867 show an aggregate of 510 baptisms, 241 confirmations, 334 marriages, and 468 funerals.

The present rectory property was purchased of Ly- man Edwards about twelve years ago, and adjoins the church.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCII.

The Presbyterian Church at Newton was founded only after a long and bitter struggle with adverse in- fluences, which, happily, have passed away.

The earliest record of the church dates back to 1786, when it applied, in connection with the Hardwick Church, for the ministerial services of Rev. Ira Con- dit, under sanction of the Newton Presbytery. Mr. Condit was settled here in 1787, and remained until 1793, giving one-fifth of his time to this church. The original church edifice, which occupied the site of the present one, was commenced in 1786, but was evi- dently several years in course of construction. The church lot was small, not extending to High Street, as now; but the house of worship built thereon was large for those times, being about 45 feet square, and capable of seating 300 people. It was built of stone, and faced Church Street. Over each of its two doors, in the side and gable end respectively, was a brown- stone tablet, on which was engraved an appropriate scriptural text. The pulpit was in the north end, with an overhanging sounding-board, on which perched a gilt dove bearing an olive-branch .¿ Four- teen pews and sixteen seats occupied the main body of the church, with five pews and sixteen seats in the gallery. The ceiling overhead was of plain boards, and few members of the congregation were aristocratic enough to have their pews painted. For many years

¿ This emblem of peace and purity, as well as the pulpit Bible first used in the church (two large volumes), is still preserved, and both were exhibited on the occasion of the laying of the corner-stone, In 18G9.

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divine service was carried on within its walls without either stove or fireplace, the preacher often performing his duties with mittens on. The hours of service were announced by the ringing of the old court-house bell, the bell-ringer having the use of a free seat in the church for performing such service. The cushion and hangings of the pulpit were of crimson, pur- chased in 1803, in Philadelphia. The pews held from eight to ten persons cach. The first sale of pews was on Nov. 9, 1801, at which time Thomas Anderson purchased "Number 8," and presented it to the pas- tor. The sexton in those days received a salary of five dollars per annum.

The congregation was not only a long time in com- pleting the church, but was for many years after har- assed with debts and judgments, which its members were unable to liquidate. The church, still embar- rassed by debt, in 1790, petitioned the Legislature to legalize a lottery instituted to raise funds for its bene- fit, and for an academy. The Legislature granted the authority. It was called the "Newton-Princeton Lottery," as Princeton was to share in the profits. But the effort failed ; nothing was realized from it. To pay off' a debt due the principal contractor (J. Jessup, of Florida, Orange Co., N. Y.), Archibald Stewart, Jonathan Willis, Henry Johnson, and Thomas An- derson gave their bond for £38. A little later (1793), James Sutter, another builder, obtained a judgment against the church, which was followed by others in favor of the pastor," etc. Thus "pushed to the wall," the church was sold by the sheriff, and was purchased by Daniel Stewart, Esq., of Newton.

Mr. Condit was succeeded as pastor by Rev. Hallo- way W. Hunt, Sr., who officiated from 1795 until 1802.+

The minutes of the church show that at a meeting of the trustees at Newton, May 2, 1796, after having been sworn into office,-Thomas Anderson chosen president, Charles Cuse, clerk,-it was agreed that Rev. Halloway W. Hunt should take an assignment of the seats of the church, "together with what he can get subscribed, for his yearly salary," and "that the trustees do not stand accountable for any defi- cieney that may happen in said congregation ;" it was also "allowed that the assessments do amount to £75." "This is signed by "Thos, Anderson, Pres't; Halloway W. Hunt, V.D.M."

Rev. John Boyd, one of the original twelve form- ing the Presbytery, was the next pastor, serving from

1803 to 1811. The congregation being unable to pay him, he voluntarily relinquished $256 of his salary. The indebtedness to Rev. Mr. Condit still embarrassed the church. In 1804 it amounted to over $14H); it was gradually lesseued until in 1818, when, completely liquidated, it is presumed the church was free from debt,-for the time being, at least.

Rev. Joseph L. Shafer, the next pastor, settled in Newton in 1812. The want of a new church was not recognized until 1818, and during the ensuing nine years the project of building a new edifice was agitated. In 1827 its erection was resolred upon. The church was commeneed in 1828, and dedicated March 19, 1829. It stood partly on the site of the old one, and cost some $6000. This house was the home of the congregation for forty years. It was 53 by 70 feet on the ground, with an audience-room of 49 by 52 feet, galleries on three sides, and would seat 600 people. At the time it was built it was the largest building in the county. The freestone lintels of the oldl (first) edifiee were incorporated in this; but, by mistake, they were placed over the side doors and covered up by the plastering; hence they were not discovered until the church was torn down to make room for the third structure, iu which they were again. for the third time, used. Upon these two stones were the follow- ing inscriptions :

" Keep thy feet when thou goest to the house of God, and be more rendly to hear than to make the sacrifice of fools."

" Thon shult keep my Sabbaths, and revere my Sanctuary ; I am the Lord."

Mr. Shafer's pastorate was a lengthy one, # extend- ing from 1812 until 1853, except an interval of three years (1835-38) when stationed at Middletown Point. In 1835, when he resigned, in order to leave the church clear of debt he relinquished all arrears of salary, amounting to $1000, on condition that all other obli-

* Rer. Dr. Junkin mys of him, " He was the man for a life-long pas- torate, devoted to the feeding of a flock rather than for aggresive nction or sensational occasions, lle was excelled by none in the most desirable elements of a Christian pasfor. Born nt Stillwater, N. J., May D, His7. 111+ father was of German descent, his mother a Linn, his grandmother u Kirkpatrick. At the curly age of thirteen he joined the Handwick Church. In bin fifteenth yeur he left home to study under the Rrr. MIr. Boych, at Lamington; wns graduated at Princeton in ISos; studied theology with Dr. Woodhull, at Freehold ; was licensed by the l'rowy. tery of New Brunswick in 1810 ; Inbored in Monmouth County for a time ns a monary ; wn Installed over Newton and Hardyston. He soon relinquished tho lutter, and give all his fimo to Newtun. He there la- bored until the hand of death arrested him, his harness still on, Nov. 12. 1&xl. But a few weeks before his death be occupied the pulpit for the last time. The last hymn of the morning service was the Isth. In et- tempting to real the last verse,-

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History of Sussex and Warren counties, New Jersey, with Illustration and Biographical Sketches of its Prominent Men and Pioneers, Part 65

Author: Snell, James P; Clayton, W. W. (W. Woodford) Publication date: 1881 Publisher: Philadelphia : Everts & Peck Number of Pages: 1140

Author: Snell, James P; Clayton, W. W. (W. Woodford)
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Philadelphia : Everts & Peck
Number of Pages: 1140