After philanthropist Frederic P. Olcott died in 1909, many placenames in Bernardsville, NJ, were renamed in his honor, including Olcott Square, the Olcott building, and Olcott Avenue. Do you know what Olcott Avenue was called before it was renamed?
For the answer, go to the THSSH Archives.
Note, the archive document dates to 1914, when Bernardsville was still part of Bernards Township. The borough gained independence in 1924.
My line is through their daughter Mary who married John Patrey, Jr.
What is your lineage from Jacob and Margaret? I descend from their son Peter.
Stephen Hunt is my 6th great grandfather and Margaret Hunt and Jacob Van Doren are my 5th great grandparents.
What an interesting article. I had no idea they had to do so much creative fundraising for the FD.
This article makes me so happy that the historical society was able to research this bottle that my Mother (Ingrid…
