Hunterdon County

These are a few of my Favorite Things! Hunterdon County Historical Society Manuscript Collections 18, 19, 47, 57, and 67

I love the Hunterdon County Historical Society, so much so that I volunteered at the Research Library for several years.  While working on one of my obsessions historical interests, I did a deep dive into the Hunterdon County Historical Society Collection, parts I, II, IV, V, and VI. There isn’t a part III, which I verified with […]

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Julia Beam

My Ladies – Julia Beam part 5 – The Trial

Initially, it appeared that there would be no justice for Julia.  The citizens and local enforcement of Glen Gardner felt that the law was indeed served.  Julia’s father turned her away, so she had no support from her parents.  Her uncle, who lived near Hell Mountain, took her in, along with her sister Sarah and

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My Ladies – Julia Beam Part III – The Groom

My Ladies – Julia Beam Part 1  Introduced Julia Beam who was tarred and feathered on 17 October 1891 by a group of men in Glen Gardner, Hunterdon County. Newspapers throughout the country followed the trials with great interest. My Ladies Julia Beam Part 2 The early life of Julia Beam is examined The Groom, Malachi

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