One of the advantages of writing a blog is that you can update what you write and make corrections. I expect to be doing quite a lot of that.
The Quaker George Fox
I thought I’d choose for my first post an old Hunterdon family whose roots I have been trying to trace for years. The idea came from a discussion on the Fox family of Kingwood Township that took place on the Hunterdon mailing list on Rootsweb.
Historical Glossary
When writing about Hunterdon history, I will refer to events in New Jersey history that require some explanation. In order to avoid repetition, I will put short explanations of major events here, and update this post as needed.
Sources: Early NJ Politics
This is a subject of some interest to me, especially the development of political parties. I have many books to list here, and will add them as they show up in my posts. People have strong opinions about the value of the books listed below, both pro and con. That’s a subject for another time.
Sources: Genealogies and Local Histories
This is a very large category which will take some time to develop. These titles are just a beginning.
Sources: New Jersey History
In addition to the basic sources for Hunterdon County history and genealogy, there are many sources on New Jersey history that are relevant to research for Hunterdon County. Some might find this list a little peculiar. It is a personal list of favorites, not meant to be definitive. I will be adding to this list as time goes on.
A Blog About Hunterdon History
I have been researching Hunterdon County, New Jersey families since 1981 when I started my house history business. Along the way, I have collected a lot of information.