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George: I am so sorry this happened to your wife and son. It's a sad fact of life, but modern society, for all of its technological advancement, really sucks and the downward slide that began in the 1960s appears to be accelerating. I have few words of comfort to offer you except to say that I...

Ed: Despite the best efforts of the monopolistic Camden & Amboy Railroad to "derail" passage of the act to incorporate the Raritan & Delaware Bay Railroad, the bill gained approval in 1854. Flying in the face of the monopoly's gerrymandering and politicking, a rising anti-monopoly sentiment...

NJVike: Interesting article, but actually a poor substitute for having John Brinckmann's book on the Pemberton & Hightstown. Ditto for his book on the Tuckerton Railroad! Best regards, Jerseyman

Jeff: Actually, my observations relate strictly to the hydraulics of the mill operations. Whether or not the canals also operated with the bogs is unknown to me. I am aware of the distance between the two mills. I should clarify when I say the canal on the left side allowed operation of...

Jeff: I downloaded your map and flipped it around so I could read it. You may be correct concerning the cranberry bogs, but here is my take on the hydraulics represented on your drawing: With the map flipped around (Upper Mill at the bottom of the drawing), the left-hand canal provided...

Ed: The map dates to the War for American Independence, sometime during the late 1770s. Best regards, Jerseyman

Tom: We can arrange for you to view that material. I will PM you tomorrow. Best regards, Jerseyman

Tom: Please see below for my comments: I'm really beginning to stack up state lawbooks here on my desk--but all for a good cause! I just checked the incorporation act of the Sussex Zinc and Copper Mining and Manufacturing Company and found the following incorporators: Samuel Fowler, J...

Well--you're welcome, LARGO. I only provided a brief summary of the information I have here on Fleming. There is so much more to the story, including the published court proceedings involving his father and his creditors. The text contains wonderful descriptive information on the nickel...

Guy and Tom: How large is the map? I do have some ideas for copying it, but size is an issue. BTW, Tom, do you any material on the Delaware & Atlantic Railroad? I have quite a bit of research in my files related to that line, but I am always looking for more--especially information from a...

Fascinating, Guy--absolutely fascinating!! While I can conduct research 'til the cows come home, there is nothing like a direct familial line to keep the story straight. Tom--if my posting contains any misinformation, I certainly would be happy to know it. Thanks!! Best regards...

LARGO: Yes, most definitely a misspelling of William Walton Fleming's surname, from whom the Fleming Pike received its name. Note that the map uses the word "estate." For those who do not know the story of Mr. Fleming, he came up to Philadelphia from Charleston, South Carolina with his father...

Tom: Based on your posting above and the fact that you live in Florence, I discern you have an interest in the Jones family and the founding of your town. Knowing the source material, I would say that you obtain some of the information you provide above from Charles Boyer's Early Forges and...

Scott: According to Volume III of the State Geologist Final Report (1894), the one on Water Supply, Upper Mill was out of service and Lower Mill, operated by Alfred L. Black at that time, had a fall of 7 feet, which generated 30 gross horsepower and 15 net horsepower. Best regards, Jerseyman

Jeff: Can you provide me with the approximate size of the deep pond and shallow pond? Did you also notice a series of shallow depressions anywhere nearby? I think my first suspicions are correct, but I will wait to hear from you regarding the requested dimensions. Best regards, Jerseyman

Bob: Regarding the small ponds you found along the "canal," I'm dubious you will find any small mills there, but I can't say with any certainty what purpose these small ponds may have played. Tell me more about the sulfur smell and the area you found it in; I may have some ideas...

Scott: Your formula is an absolutely correct and succinct method to describe the physics of a power canal! Most of our forefathers used a "practical" approach to every aspect of life--from establishing a millseat to digging a well. That is why so many early technical treatises contained the...

Guy: I see you're having some fun with the URL I provided you--that's great! There are some fabulous maps on the LoC website with the promise of even more to come! If you're interested in other map sites, feel free to email or PM me and I'll send you some other URLs. Regarding the 1858...

Guys: It sounds like you had a great visit to the Upper and Lower Mills area. While I was not there to see what you viewed, I can, if you don't mind, provide some general comments that might aid you understanding the geography there. The "canal" that you found could be just that--an...

Dogg57: Are you seeking current maps of the Pines or historic maps? That distinction would make a huge difference on what books I would recommend to you. Best regards, Jerseyman