Old Burial Grounds of New Jersey: A GuideThis illustrated guidebook to New Jersey's old burial grounds is unique, not just for New Jersey, but for anywhere in America. Janice Kohl Sarapin introduces you to the history and lore of old graveyards. She shows you how to read epitaphs, how to date gravestones by style, how to restore an abandoned graveyard, and how to find out the stories of the people buried there. She describes more than 120 fascinating old burial grounds throughout the state (including the cemeteries of African-Americans, Jewish communities, and other ethnic and religious groups). She provides full directions and details about what makes each one special as well as suggestions for planning your visit and for educational activities to use with children and adults. |
Contents
Burial Grounds in New Jersey | 3 |
Burying the Dead | 9 |
Gravemarkers and Inscriptions | 19 |
Ghost Stories and Legends | 41 |
When You Visit an Old Burial Ground | 51 |
Bloomfield | 67 |
Ridgewood | 73 |
Little Ferry | 79 |
Southern New Jersey | 146 |
African Methodist Burial Ground | 157 |
Salem County | 167 |
Old Broad Street Church | 175 |
Mays Landing 125 Westcott Free Burying Ground | 187 |
Cemetery Inventory Form | 193 |
Additional Sources | 203 |
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Common terms and phrases
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References to this book
New Jersey Cemeteries and Tombstones: History in the Landscape Richard F. Veit,Mark Nonestied Limited preview - 2008 |