Bchs historic marker program bergen county historical society. Front board is brown pebbled cloth decoratively stamped with black and gilt. History bergen passaic counties new jersey abebooks. Modern bergen is known as the gateway to the fjords and is an important economic centre in western norway. These significant historical documents have long been archived with the office of the bergen county clerk. Paperback by w woodford clayton, william nelson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Bergen countys greatest high school basketball game. She assembled a group of sixteen premier revolutionaryera historiansmany of whom have served as presidents of bergen countyarea historical societies, historical reenactors, tour leaders, and museum curatorsto produce this book. Prior to being settled by the dutch in 1693, hackensack was home to the thriving lenni lenape indian community that lived and prospered along the banks of the hackensack river. Revolutionary war resources the book collection contains an extensive set of materials relating to the american. Bergen county historical society library the genealogical society. Author discovers tale of bergen countys first femaie sheriff. Title history of bergen and passaic counties, contributor names clayton, w. The bergen county historical society, a nonprofit, 501c3 volunteer organization, was founded in 1902 to develop public appreciation for bergen county s remarkable history, especially through the preservation and study of its material culture.
Carol karels holds a bachelors degree in history and has worked as the official historian of leonia borough historian. The bergen county historical society bchs, a 501c3 nonprofit volunteer organization founded in 1902, promotes preservation, study. Atlas of bergen county new jersey, 17761876 by walker, a. Bergen and passaic counties have a rich history of high school football. Appears in 192 books from 18052006 page 39 that i do from my heart abhor, detest, and abjure as impious and heretical, that damnable doctrine and position, that princes excommunicated or deprived by the pope, or any authority of the see of.
Google books minutes of the justices and freeholders of bergen county, new jersey, 17151795 viewing restrictions may apply source. This was a gift for my son who was a history major in college. Usgenweb project bergen county, new jersey rootsweb. Welcome to the city of hackensack, nj history of hackensack. Click download or read online button to get the bergen county democrat s history of hackensack n j book now.
With biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men. It was established as a municipality on 1 january 1838 see formannskapsdistrikt. The bergen county, new jersey histories book collection is a group of 12 books that detail the history of bergen county primarily in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Thus, the bergen county surrogate acts as a judge and also administers a court which is almost certain to touch the lives of every person in the county at some time. History of bergen county, new jersey james m van valen.
Genealogical history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey. Welcome to our bergen county family history research page. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your bergen county ancestors. Its early borders reached into what are now passaic and hudson counties. Guide to genealogy, history, and courthouse sources including birth records, marriage. The bergen county democrats history of hackensack, n. The bergen stock exchange, the bergen bors, was established in 18.
The book has been written by a number of persons, all of them beingold residents of the county and abundantly able to write on the subjects assigned them. One of the county clerks most important and longstanding functions is the recording of legal documents associated with the buying and selling of property, such as mortgages and deeds, and other documents affecting real estate. From washingtons miraculous november 1776 retreat to the delaware to the beginning of the continental armys epic august 1781 march to destiny at yorktown, the revolutionary war in bergen county, comprehensively encompasses one of the revolutionary wars most dramatic and pivotal fronts. In 2009 bergen county ranked 16th among the highest income counties in the united states, in terms of percapita income. At top right and bottom left, there are detailed insets of the three major cities of paterson and passaic passaic county, and hackensack bergen county. Bergen county, new jersey will testators original wills source. In 1979, a small group of bergen county library directors came together to come up with ways to seamlessly share resources in order to maximize individual library dollars spent on materials.
History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with. Bergen county, new jersey ancestry, family history, and genealogy research page. The library book bergen county cooperative library. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. Given under my hand and seal, this day of, in the year of our lord, at, in the county aforesaid. History of bergen county, new jersey, 16301923, volume 3 frances a. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men by clayton. This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey. Livingstons law register, 1851 bergen county lawyers source. Usa 1,015,348 new jersey,532 new jersey histories and genealogies 1,234 bergen county histories and genealogies 68. Bergen county and its municipalities have always had a great impact on shaping the history and culture in the state of new jersey. A championship game between two undefeated teams that went to double overtime may be the greatest high school basketball game ever in bergen.
Nahimutang ni sa estado sa new jersey, sa sidlakang bahin sa nasod, 300 km sa amihanansidlakan sa washington, d. The library book bergen county cooperative library system. At the time of first european contact, bergen county was inhabited by native american people, particularly the lenape groups of the tappan, hackensack and rumachenanck later called. Author discovers tale of bergen countys first femaie.
The greatest high school basketball game in bergen county. Advanced search bergen county cooperative library system. The newsletters events calendar is the only county wide listing of history events. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book without typos from the publisher. The book was originally published in 1900 by new jersey publishing and engraving. In 1979, a small group of bergen county library directors came together to come up with ways to seamlessly share resources in order to maximize. Bergen retained its monopoly of trade with northern norway until 1789. This free newsletter is published three times annually. Bergen was one of the four original counties in new jersey. According the 2010 census, bergen county is the most populated county in the state of new jersey with over 900,000 residents. A pictorial history hardcover 1985 by catharine m fogarty author. A reese witherspoon x hello sunshine book club pick a washington post top 10 book of the year a new york times bestseller and new york times notable book of 2018 a constant pleasure to read. History of bergen and passaic counties, library of congress. Bergen county recording data page honorable john s.
Bergen was separated from hordaland as a county of its own in 1831. Bergen new bridge medical center at 230 east ridgewood avenue, paramus, nj. History of bergen county, new jersey, 16301923, volume 2. History of bergen county, new jersey genealogy gateway. For sale a sevenvolume set of monographs, the publication is a survey of our county from pre history to 1983. With millions visiting each year, norways second city is thriving. Bergen included all the settlements between the hudson and hackensack rivers, and. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The bergen county historical society, a nonprofit, 501c3 volunteer organization, was founded in 1902 to develop public appreciation for bergen countys remarkable history, especially through the preservation and study of its material culture. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget. Franklin, hackensack, harrington, hohokus, lodi, new barbadoes, saddle river, union, and washington.
Our purpose is to assist those researching their family heritage, to assist those seeking out and preserving information about the families and genealogical records of the greater bergen county area, and to offer educational and research assistance to all those interested in. Novelist amy stewart accidentally discovered the story of constance kopp, bergen countys first woman sheriffs deputy. See search results in the bergen county cooperative library system digital collection. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men. They may include county histories, town histories, other types of histories, collections of biographies, genealogies of families, collections of records for a specific area, etc. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. Since 1950, the two counties have been through many changes, especially with the massive growth of suburbia after world war ii.
History of bergen county, new jersey, 16301923 uva library. Johnson westervelt full view 1923 history of bergen county, new jersey, 16301923, volume 1. The very low contrast of the type make reading difficult even with a magnifying glass. The greatest high school basketball game in bergen county history. The genealogical society of bergen county gsbc is a nonprofit society founded in 1973. Bergen county, nj official website official website.
Bccls libraries are helping patrons without a library card to register and get access to ebooks, eaudiobooks, and emagazines during these challenging times. Understanding the history of the area where your ancestor lived can be helpful to understand what their life may have. Available from rutgers university press of at any major book stores. Flanked by the hudson river to the east and the hudson highlands to the west, bergen county, new jersey was one of the most vital theaters of the revolutionary war. The bergen county democrat s history of hackensack n j. Bergen county recording data page official use only. The bergen county, new jersey histories book collection is a group of 12 books that detail the history of bergen county primarily in the 19th and early. Shop bergen community college apparel, textbooks, merchandise and gifts at the bookstore. Bergen passaic football theres nothing like a high. The county is located in the northeastern corner of new jersey and it is a part of the new york city metropolitan area.
The history of bergen county is now submitted to the reader for his criticism. Bergen county, nj its people, history and culture book. Several avenues are available for members of the uva community needing library resources, including hathitrusts newlyreleased trove of ed digital material, open educational resources, online journals, databases, and ebooks. At this time, bergen had nine townships, colored blue, yellow, green, or pink. Please do not detach this page from the original document as it contains important recording information and is part of the permanent record.
History of bergen county, new jersey, 16301923 uva. Below is a list of all such documents and their associated fees. Bergen county was inhabited by the achkinheshcky tribe, from which hackensack was eventually derived. Everybody who loves books should check out the library book. The bergen county democrats history of hackensack, new jersey.
The bergen county historical society bchs, a 501c3 nonprofit volunteer organization. This site is open to bergen county residents who are symptomatic. Bergen county today is a 239squaremile parcel of land in the northeast corner of the. The bergen county surrogates court is located on the fifth floor of two bergen county plaza in hackensack, new jersey. In 1950, bergen county had 30 high schools playing football. Bchs historic marker program bergen county historical. Histories and genealogies are published books or collections that contain genealogical information.
Usa 1,015,348 new jersey,532 bergen county 1,163 bergen county histories and genealogies 68. History of bergen county, new jersey james m van valen on. If the british could control it, they could drive a fateful wedge between new england and the other colonies. The bergen county historical society bchs, a 501c3 nonprofit volunteer organization, founded in 1902, promotes preservation, study and appreciation of civil, political, military and the general history of the united states of america, particularly of bergen county.
The bergen county surrogates court is located on the fifth floor of two bergen. Novelist amy stewart accidentally discovered the story of constance kopp, bergen county s first woman sheriffs deputy. New york, new jersey publishing and engraving company, 1900. Sep 04, 2018 bergen county s greatest high school basketball game. A history of the gsbc the genealogical society of bergen. Bergen county, new jersey genealogy familysearch wiki. History of bergen county, new jersey classic reprint. New jersey genealogical publishing company, 1900 bergen county n.
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