Text of the talk given by Mr. Vosseller on the occasion of the Col. Lowrey Chapter of the D.A.R. of Flemington unveiling the memorial tablet on the 150th Anniversary of the erection of the Fleming House on Bonnell Street. Softcover booklet, 9 p., illus.

Philip Somers Fleming (2021). The history of the oldest documented structure in Franklin Township told by the man who lives there. King's Mill was built in 1729 by Joseph King Sr. and included mills to grind grain and saw wood, and a stone dwelling house. The mills are gone, but the house still stands. Through this quintessential house history, the author covers an historic painting, stone marker, a one-room schoolhouse and the history of two Hunterdon County mills 74 pp., illus., maps, soft cover.

William Patterson (HCHS 1997). Essay on political science written about 1770 by a future Governor of NJ and US Supreme Court Justice. 25 pp., soft cover.

Ann Augusta McClees (1939). Includes genealogical data on the Barkelow, Borden, McClees and Moreau lines. 8 pp.

Stephanie Stevens (2015). Highlights the personalities and actions of 18th and 19th century men who created and controlled the village of Pittstown. 44 pp., softcover.

C.W. Larison, M.D. (1955) 22 p. Pamphlets from the Hunterdon Historical Series, 3½” x 4½”, H. E. Deats, publisher

A history of the Kingwood Baptist Church at Baptistown and Locktown and its leaders. 48 pp., illus.

Stephanie Stevens (2009). Chronicles the colorful history of Round Valley from its geological formation and Lenape habitat to summer refuge for early Revolutionary Patriots, rich fields farmed by some of Hunterdon’s oldest families, and the reservoir that took the land for drinking water and recreation. 70 pp., illus., maps, index, softcover.

Elmer Roberson (1928). History of the Centre Bridge Company and the covered bridge over the Delaware River that burned in 1923. Softcover booklet, 10 p.

Betty Choyce Sheehan (2006). The Choyces were part of an English migration to Flemington in 1785, along with the Capners, Peter Haward, Isaac Passand, and others. 907 pp., index, illus., family charts, hardcover.  A $10 handling fee is added for oversized shipping.

The boundary line that divided East and West New Jersey sparked a dispute that lasted for years beginning in the late 1600s. In this reprint of a talk delivered in 1902, the author examines the controversy in detail. 21 pp., soft cover.

HCHS is offering two virtual genealogy workshops in June with Betty DeSapio that will help you build your research skills.

On Thursday, June 9 at 7 p.m. join us for Evaluating Genealogical Sources that will teach you how to evaluate the quality of genealogical sources. This is crucial to judging the reliability of information, especially when information conflicts, as it often does. Participants will also learn how to seek the best possible sources to use in his or her research.

Betty DeSapio, PLCGS, is a professional genealogist and the Kingwood Township Historian. Her specialties include the Middle Atlantic states, New England, Italy and Germany. Betty holds four genealogical certificates from the National Institute for Genealogical Research. She has completed programs at Boston University and the Genealogical Institute on Federal Records, among others.

Betty is the owner of DeSapio Research Services LLC.

These Zoom programs are free to HCHS members; and cost $10 per program to nonmembers. Pre-registration is required.

HCHS is offering two virtual genealogy workshops in June with Betty DeSapio that will help you build your research skills.

On Thursday, June 9 at 7 p.m. join us for Evaluating Genealogical Sources that will teach you how to evaluate the quality of genealogical sources. This is crucial to judging the reliability of information, especially when information conflicts, as it often does. Participants will also learn how to seek the best possible sources to use in his or her research.

Betty DeSapio, PLCGS, is a professional genealogist and the Kingwood Township Historian. Her specialties include the Middle Atlantic states, New England, Italy and Germany. Betty holds four genealogical certificates from the National Institute for Genealogical Research. She has completed programs at Boston University and the Genealogical Institute on Federal Records, among others.

Betty is the owner of DeSapio Research Services LLC.

These Zoom programs are free to HCHS members; and cost $10 per program to nonmembers. Pre-registration is required.

The boundary lines of Hunterdon County and the towns within seem quite illogical and can be best understood by a look at the historic incidents that led to their creation. In this reprinted talk delivered to HCHS in 1903, the author takes readers on a tour to reveal how our towns came to existence. 19 pp., mapsoft cover.

Published by the Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders (1964). 106 p., maps, illus., A $2.00 handling fee is added to shipping for a padded envelope.

Hubert Schmidt (1939). Softcover booklet, 10 p.

E. Vosseller (1900). 22 p. Pamphlets from the Hunterdon Historical Series, 3½” x 4½”, H. E. Deats, publisher

Russell and Morgan Printing Co. Reprint of 1885 Hunterdon County Fair poster. Approx. 24”x 33”. This item calls for special packing with a handling charge of $10 added to shipping.

Kenneth V. Myers (1978). 95 pp., illus., softcover. A $2.00 handling fee is added to shipping for a padded envelope.

140th Anniversary Parade Committee (1982). Includes the early history of the department, list of chiefs, photos of men and equipment from 1842 to 1982. 118 pp., illus., soft cover. A $2.00 handling fee is added to shipping for a padded envelope.

O.H. Bailey and Co. Reprint of 1883 black and white birds-eye view (sketch) of Flemington. Approx. 20”x 25”. This item requires a special handling charge of $10.

Hannah Coryell Anderson (1928, reprinted 1969). 24 p., illus. Pamphlets from the Hunterdon Historical Series, 3½” x 4½”, H. E. Deats, publisher

HCHS is offering two virtual genealogy workshops in June with Betty DeSapio that will help you build your research skills.

On Thursday, June 16 at 7 p.m., join us for "Getting the Most from Genealogical Records". In this presentation, you'll look at genealogical records in a new light, learning how to harvest all the information they contain. Records contain more than just birth, marriage and death information. They often contain clues about the life of the individual or open the door to further research.

Betty DeSapio, PLCGS, is a professional genealogist and the Kingwood Township Historian. Her specialties include the Middle Atlantic states, New England, Italy and Germany. Betty holds four genealogical certificates from the National Institute for Genealogical Research. She has completed programs at Boston University and the Genealogical Institute on Federal Records, among others.

Betty is the owner of DeSapio Research Services LLC.

These Zoom programs are free to HCHS members; and cost $10 per program to nonmembers. Pre-registration is required.

On Thursday, June 16 at 7 p.m., join us for "Getting the Most from Genealogical Records". In this presentation, you'll look at genealogical records in a new light, learning how to harvest all the information they contain. Records contain more than just birth, marriage and death information. They often contain clues about the life of the individual or open the door to further research.

Betty DeSapio, PLCGS, is a professional genealogist and the Kingwood Township Historian. Her specialties include the Middle Atlantic states, New England, Italy and Germany. Betty holds four genealogical certificates from the National Institute for Genealogical Research. She has completed programs at Boston University and the Genealogical Institute on Federal Records, among others.

Betty is the owner of DeSapio Research Services LLC.

These Zoom programs are free to HCHS members; and cost $10 per program to nonmembers. Pre-registration is required.

Jim Fisher (2006). The professor’s back! In his 2nd review of the Lindbergh kidnapping, he examines many of the wild new claims about whodunit, how and why. Hardcover, 200 pp., illus. A $2.00 handling fee is added to shipping for a padded envelope.

A look at the Hunterdon County Bar Association and the legal eagles who played key roles in our history including William Patterson, Samuel Southard and Peter D. Vroom, Jr. 48 pp.

Historical and Genealogical Sketch of James Sterling
Edward Boker Sterling (1893). 27 pp.

James P. Snell (1881, reprinted by HCHS 2008). The standard classic county history. 2 volumes, 864 p., illus., maps, hardcover.

E. Vosseller (1894). 11 p. Pamphlets from the Hunterdon Historical Series, 3½” x 4½”, H. E. Deats, publisher

Rev. John H.E. Schultz (1915). Written for and read at the Annual Meeting of the Hunterdon County Historical Society, Flemington, N.J., and January 10, 1914. Pamphlet, 16 p.

Rev. George S. Mott (1894). Includes Rolls of the Pastors, Officers, and Members of the Church until 1894. Softcover, 127 p

Discover how to find the primary and secondary sources that will help you research your historic home. Learn about getting information from deeds, mortgages, road returns and more. 23 pp., soft cover.

John W. Kuhl (2013). The times, the men, their stories. Rosters and unit histories of 2,700 Hunterdon County men who served in the Civil War. 260 p., 170 illus., index, soft cover, spiral bound.

Lloyd Van Derveer & S. C. Cornell. Reprint of 1851 Map. Approx. 24”x 31”. This item calls for special packing with a handling charge of $10 added to shipping.

Phyllis B. D’Autrechy (1993). Historical background on shad fishing and the names and locations of fisheries in the county. Softcover booklet, 44 p., index, illus., maps.

Hiram E. Deats (1936, Reprint 1994).  Alphabetical listings by township of “free and able-bodied white male citizens” between 18 and 45 yrs. Softcover booklet, 37 p.

Dogtown, Hardscrabble, Skunktown, Louse Town . . . where did these names come from? The author takes you on a tour of all the fascinating place names of Hunterdon County. 82 pp.

Jim Walker (2008). Hunterdon has had over 140 post offices over the years. Contains a wealth of information for historians and genealogists. 288 p., illus., maps.

Jim Walker (2008). Hunterdon has had over 140 post offices over the years. Contains a wealth of information for historians and genealogists. 288 p., illus., maps. Softcover.

Digital images of the Gazette newspaper as well as typed and formatted text of the newspaper items containing people’s names and events of Hunterdon County, with an overall name and key word index. Covers 1825-1866. DVD format works on both PCs and Macs.

Digital images of the Gazette newspaper as well as typed and formatted text of the newspaper items containing people’s names and events of Hunterdon County, with an overall name and key word index. Covers 1825-1866. DVD format works on both PCs and Macs.

Walter Choroszewski (2006). Every Hunterdon municipality is showcased in this volume of over 400 photographs.
161 p., hardcover.

Hunterdon County Democrat (1976).  This large format booklet describes scores of brave local men and women who fought to found a free nation.  Many old, rare illustrations. 
Oversize softcover. 88 p., illus., maps. 

Gloria Swipes Palaveda (1997). What if Tom Sawyer had been a girl? A Frenchtown matron tells 14 more tales of life along the Delaware early in the 20th century. Softcover, 78 p., illus.

Dennis Sullivan (2000). The New York press went wild in 1886 at the lurid rape and murder of Tillie Smith. An innocent man was set to hang.  This real-life mystery occurred in Hackettstown, on the Centenary College campus. 169 p., illus., softcover.

Egbert T. Bush (1916). Egbert Trimmer Bush (1848-1937) was a schoolmaster and author from Hunterdon County. Hardcover, 32 p. (See original articles by Egbert T. Bush, annotated by Marfy Goodspeed at goodspeedhistories.com.)

Michael and Janet Ann DeLorenzo Gesner (2016). An update of the 2nd Edition of the Creveling Genealogy by Louis G. Creveling. The total number of individuals in this updated genealogy is close to 75,000. Note: The 2nd edition has early documents and much more personal information than the 2016 genealogy.
Softcover, 2 vol., 704 p. includes index.

Stephanie B. Stevens (2016). From serfdom to freedom; the story of how Russian Jewish immigrants found better lives in Hunterdon County and how their contributions shaped the community. Booklet, 31 p., illus.

Henrietta Van Syckle and Emily Abbott Nordfeldt (1976).
Booklet, 45 p.,

Lost for 65 years! Found in a NJ Barn! Original cartoon drama traces “The Crime of the Century.” Fully colorized computer-repaired panels with footnotes. Softcover, 36 p., illus.

Time travel in a box! This set of 11 reprinted local newspapers covers the “Trial of the Century.” Rare photos. Depression-era ads are priceless! Great gift for students, history buffs, senior citizens and legal eagles. A $10 handling fee is added for oversized shipping.

Hiram E. Deats (1986 reprinted with additions and corrections) 348 p., hardcover.

Lois Crane Williams with Donald Crane (2011). A depression-era farmer’s account books and diaries. Over 200 p., illus., softcover.

Compiled by Phyllis B. D’Autrechy (HCHS, 1998).  Includes division of lands 1795-1876, Orphans Court Minutes 1785-1797; Naturalizations 1803-1876; and much more.  273 p., index, illus., maps, hardcover.

Compiled by Phyllis B. D’Autrechy, edited by Roxanne K. Carkhuff (HCHS, 2000). Includes abstracts of wills; letters of administration and inventories, 1818-1825; bastardy cases, 1761-1890; and more. 331 p., index, maps, hardcover.

Alice Paul Centennial Foundation and the New Jersey Dept. of Historic Preservation (2005). This guide takes “you on a journey throughout New Jersey using historic places to tell the collective story” of both famous and private women of the state. Spiral-bound, illus., 134 p.

Mark W. Falzini & James Davidson (2012). Documents the kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh Jr. and the arrest, trial and execution of Bruno Richard Hauptmann through vintage photographs. 127 p., softcover.

Kenneth V. Myers (1985). Kingwood Presbyterian Church at Oak Summit, Kingwood Township. Softcover booklet with name index. 20 p.

By Don Freiday (1997). A local naturalist spins his favorite tales. An engaging flock of stories, whether you’re home by the hearth or out on the trail. Softcover, 161 p., illus.