About Cynthia J. Crosson
Posts by Cynthia J. Crosson:
British Army Officer Finds Peace and Honor in Pluckemin, NJ
Even in the heat of battle, there are moments that unite us as human beings. One such moment occurred on January 5, 1777 in Pluckemin, NJ. British Army Officer Capt. William Leslie, son of a Scottish nobleman, had been mortally wounded by the Continental Army at the Battle of Princeton January 3, 1777. He was
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NJ’s Royal Charters: A Quiz
Bedminster Township was formed in 1749 through a royal charter during the reign of King George II. The original charter is beautifully framed and displayed in the Bedminster town hall thanks to a donation (2019) by Forbes Newspapers (see attached photos). The accompanying writeup says that it is one of only two extant royal charters
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Town History Quiz
Can you put these five Somerset Hills towns in order by date of creation (oldest to newest)? –Peapack-Gladstone–Bernardsville–Bernards Township–Bedminster Township–Far Hills If you need help, consult the Somerset Hills Timeline: https://somersethillshistoricalsociety.org/local-history/somerset-hills-history-101/ We’ll post the correct answer in a few days.
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The Story of an Old Farm
Bedminster Book Review: “The Story of an Old Farm” by Andrew D. Mellick is an unassuming title for one of the best history books ever written about New Jersey in colonial and Revolutionary times. The story centers on the farm and modest farmhouse built in 1751 in the heart of Bedminster. Originally published in 1889.
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Hi Joseph, Maybe they were standard in Jersey City, but these were tiny for Bernards Twp. I’ve always heard them…
Not sure where you got your information about "picnic" lots, but a 25' x 100' lot was a standard size…
The trust bought the open land (athletic fields and woodland). The site of the buildings was sold to a developer.
I hope the open space will still be preserved. Did the trust own the mansion when it was demolished?
What a generous gift to the community.