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Jeff: Interesting that you should mention the Schiess family. During the nineteenth century, a George Schiess operated a hotel in Cinnaminson Township, Burlington County, where Fork Landing Road and Branch Pike converge. The building is gone now, replaced by a 1920s-era bungalow, but while...

Jeff: See the post from Spungman in this thread for information on the author. I sat here this afternoon and sang this ballad to myself using a tune somewhat similar to the theme of “Gilligan’s Island” and it seemed to work fairly well (trust me—I made sure no one else was around!!!!). I also...

Turtle: Congratulations! I see you passed the test for your poetic license renewal! :) :) :) Best regards, Jerseyman

It is likely the Jerseyman will be “in da house” Monday night!!! :ninja: :ninja: :ninja:

Folks: In looking for some other prose, I came across this fine Pine Barrens ballad written in 1916 and thought I would share it with you. In some ways, it reads like a modern-day country-and-western song, but I think you will enjoy the localisms contained within it. THE BUNTY* SHOE (A...

For additional information about the White Horse Pike and the Black Horse Pike, please see this thread: http://forums.njpinebarrens.com/f13/white-horse-black-horse-pike-532/ Best regards, Jerseyman

Glo: I’m not Tom, but here is one of my favorite goldie-oldies. You can’t beat the incredible harmony! Best regards, Jerseyman

Beautiful work, Turtle! Looking forward to seeing you in March!! You’ve been a real “brick” on these forums!!! :rofl: Best regards, Jerseyman

Mark: Thank you for your kind words, but I am ever the student. I really enjoy imparting historical information to others, fostering a greater understanding of the past that surrounds us all. I enjoyed reading your thoughts about how modern transportation systems have disconnected people...

Folks: Based on a photograph my brother just sent me, it appears that people who are sick of all the snow have formed a vigilante mob and are taking matters into their own hands: Keep an eye on your neighbors and be careful out there! Best regards, Jerseyman

Guy: The building depicted on the pin is the old Adams Meeting House or Oak Grove Church, founded in 1793. Here is a website with some history of the building: http://nj.searchroots.com/Gloucesterco/oldstone.html Note that the ending date on the pin is 1976. Bicentennial fever swept...

Fabulous, John—just fabulous that you found the bridge and photo-documented the dedication plaque from this remnant of the old road system in Chews Landing!! I’m glad you didn’t have any trouble other than parking. Prior to 1936, this bridge provided a crossing over the North Branch of Big...

In addition to the sources you cite above, Spungman, you can also look at several threads on cedar mining right here on the forums, including this one: http://forums.njpinebarrens.com/showthread.php?t=5202 Best regards, Jerseyman

KK: That is great news!! I am looking forward to meeting you and seeing all my old and new friends from here at this event! :dance: :dance: :dance: Best regards, Jerseyman

John: Glad you enjoyed the information! You did not see any railroad crossing signs in the display of New Jersey State Highway Department official signs because the state required the various railroad companies to manufacture these signs and erect them at their own expense. By law, the...

My mistake, Guy—the land devised for the park stood at Albertson and Evesham avenues, as your map so clearly delineates. My bifocals interferred with the proper viewing of the source material: the word “Magnolia” was located immediately underneath “Evesham” in the newspaper article and I read...

Guy: The Albertson family, of Dutch ancestry, predated the Irish Quakers coming to settle the Newton Colony (1681) and Arawames, now Gloucester City (1682). Even noted local historians of the past—including John Clement—could not establish a firm date for the family’s arrival here in what...

Very nice work, John! The names found on both of the bridge dedication plaques you photographed indicate that the Camden County Board of Chose Freeholders funded the construction of these two bridges. Camden County Engineer John Jarrett Albertson became widely known for his roadway and...

George: Nice to see you having some fun, my friend! I am sure you enjoyed being with the young’uns out in the cold, fresh air and just kickin’ back. You need more of such activities!! Best regards, Jerseyman

According to a small article in the Burlington County Times today, authorities found Ms Meyers in an undisclosed location in Waterford Township. Perhaps some of our members in Pestletown caught sight of her? :rolleyes: Jerseyman