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Boyd: Knowing the writers staff like I do, I can just imagine exactly who you are talking about! Say no more. Best regards, Jerseyman

Congratulations, Wolfspider on such a spectacular find! Without giving away the exact location of this survey marker, can you tell me whether it is on the East New Jersey or West New Jersey side of the Keith Line? Determining that information will be the first step in identifying the proper...

Ben: I agree with you about IE7 being a great browser, ONCE YOU GET USED TO IT. The screen personna for IE7 is radically different than IE6, so if anyone who does not like to upset the status quo, a change to IE7 will definitely rock your world! :confused: It took some getting used to, but...

Amen to that! It is a shame, but in many ways, the Inquirer does a much better job of covering South Jersey than the Courier Post. When I look at old editions of the CP during research projects, I just shake my head at what they once published versus what they publish today! Best regards...

If there is anything I can do to foster your efforts or assist you, don't hesitate to ask! Best regards, Jerseyman

MikeBickerson: Based on a preliminary meeting I had last May with the writing and editorial staff about this section, I had some high hopes, but, in the final analysis, I am very disappointed in the final product. Not only did they take easy way out by consulting a number of websites with no...

Scott: So sorry to hear of the problems you had with your father, but I'm glad you finally succeeded in placing him at the State Veterans Home at Vineland--and your mother, too. This institution does provide great care for veterans and their families. Best regards, Jerseyman

Scott W.: No, Hugh Ambrose Kelly is no relation to William J. Kelly, the latter being from Philadelphia and possibly related to the same Kelly family of bricklaying fame that spawned Grace and Gene Kelly. The former man was a native of Jersey City, New Jersey. His father, also named Hugh...

Boyd: The Developmental Center is the successor the State of New Jersey's Four Mile Colony, a state institution. This colony grew out of the work of Elizabeth S. Kite, with the aid of Elizabeth White and several other Burlington County residents, with "feeble-minded" adults that both lived in...

Snoopy: The Burlington County Insane Asylum is located on Pemberton Brown's Mill Road just east of Burlington County College on the north side of the road. The county established its first institution here in 1799 when it purchased the Josiah Gaskill estate, a farm comprising 472 acres. Here...

Jacqueline: It is a distinct pleasure to meet you--at least here on the forums! Your presence as a fellow author adds a great dimension to our discussions. Welcome in!! Best regards, Jerseyman

Guy: The theory that I've always worked under is that the Parkdale name stems from Cranberry Park, a nineteenth-century place name that appears on the appropriate plate from the 1872 state atlas. Furthermore, the New Jersey Southern established a stop there called Cranberry Park in 1871 at...

First line of defense against identity theft is to shred any and all credit card offers. All some miscreant needs to do is trash-pick those unopened envelopes from your trash and they're in business with your credit rating. It happens everyday across America. Call me paranoid, but my motto is...

Well, Buck, tracks have been in place along that section of railroad since 1862 with no apparent deleterious effects. Railroads can haul commodities much more efficiently and economically than trucks, so I think the trains should start rolling as soon as possible. Best regards, Jerseyman

Neil in SJ: Similar to your information, my research places Charleston Woods between the North Branch of Cooper's Creek and Kresson Road, except I have always considered the site closer to present-day Brace Road than to Marlkress Road. Perhaps it extended farther eastward towards Marlkress...

That is my understanding as well. I think someone told me Clayton expects to have the line operational by 2008. Best regards, Jerseyman

Ben: Don't despair--I just received mine today. I suspect that you're on the list!! Best regards, Jerseyman

Guy: I am amazed at the prices being asked for this book, despite its quality. I can tell you that if anyone else wanted to write a book on a local community or area, they should take a look at what Bill Leap did with his Runnemede book. In my opinion, it is a model that all would do well to...

RAllen: Sorry for the sticker-shock! I did not check prices before I supplied you with those websites. Of course, the guy who runs PAB in Atlantic City is a total lunatic when it comes to used and antiquarian books. For my 30+ years of building my library I have made a conscious decision NOT...

RAllen: I think earlier in this thread I discussed the route of the Hessians out of Haddonfield. Basically, they marched down Salem Road (Kings Highway) and on to Market Street towards Gloucester until the arrived at the continuation of Salem Road over Little Bridge (Little Timber Creek) and...