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It would be great if we could get our hands on a directory for the cemetery, if one exists. G.C., let us know when you find the information in the Garoutte History Book concerning James Smith's inn. Let's see if we can't get to the bottom of this.

By saying, "I was right," you give the impression that it was you who came up with this idea. We know that is not the case. I'll post the picture of the deed shortly.

What were you right about?

Negative.

Found this too: "Being a lot of land, tavern house...situate in Atlantic County known as Pleasant Mills Hotel containing about 13 acres which was conveyed to said Nicholas S. Thompson by Gibson Ashcraft..."

From a deed dated Nov. 23rd, 1825 Samuel Ashcraft and wife to Samuel Goldsmith Conveys a tract of pine land, situate in the Township of Galloway County of Gloucester, being a part of a tract of land which the said Samuel Ashcraft purchased of John Wiltsey by deed dated the 19th, May 1804...

From a deed dated Nov. 23rd, 1825 Samuel Ashcraft and wife to Samuel Goldsmith Conveys a tract of pine land, situate in the Township of Galloway County of Gloucester, being a part of a tract of land which the said Samuel Ashcraft purchased of John Wiltsey by deed dated the 19th, May 1804...

Garoutte had a son named Michael. I suppose it was he who sold the acre to Wescoat.

Hmmm..are we sure Garoutte died in 1829? I found a deed dated Feb. 16, 1832: Michael Garoutte to John Wescoat - one acre of land for $25.

BTW, what is "repetitive logic"?

"Its called rounding it down using repetitive logic based on facts." No need to be a smart ass. What I'm asking for is your source material concerning the inn owned by Sophie's father. Such documentation would greatly assist us in piecing together this puzzle.

"Michael and Sophie inherited Sophie's Father's Inn in Pleasant Mills, New Jersey and they renamed it to Lafayette Tavern.." What is your source for this? FYI, the Wharton Ledgers do not mention Gaurotte by name. I'm going to the State archives today to view the entry in the ledgers. I'll...

I'm going to the archives today. Guy, is there anything you can tell me to help me locate this map?

Indeed. What documents led you to conclude that the tavern was by the old Clark House?

The Wharton ledgers place Lafayatte Tavern on Indian Cabin Road. I have yet to look at the original source. Hopefully I'll do that in the near future.

You gonna leave us hanging like Guy did, Oriental? Or will you post the whole map? Pretty please?

Yeah, Batsto Forge was on the Nescochague just a bit upstream from the Pleasant Mills Church. Mirey Run feeds into the Sleeper. The pond depicted was created when Joseph Ball dammed the Sleeper.

Well, there is a gravel hill near the lime kiln I know of. the old nature center still stands on the hill.

The Devil's Weed!