Haheman, Axkhew. — Born June 27, 1824, in
Briilgewatcr (p., Somerset Co.^ A constant contribu-
tor to the press for twenty years past. Publications:
i Letters from West, In OkritUm TnldUgm .., 1867-68.
J Hep ol, ..f iiaritatl liibl. - i
3. " Bnritan" and " 1'ruiricsi.lc. ' muato,ln The Tabernacle, Boston, 18C2.
4. Editor ButkntU Btcord, 1868-71.
â– K. Is.rta concerning Fruit and Horticulture for McDonough
County," In Irons. Ill Bort Soc, 1872-78.
. Poem, ' Hysterics of Drunkenness/ 1 and "Temperance Beform,"
paper, In one tract, Monmouth, 111., 1-7-
7. " Lights and Shadows ol Prairie Life," Bushnell, 1879.
8. Numerous poems, odes, and acrostics.
'.*. Bundreds "t articles in OArisftuu InUIUgmoar, Pkrwobgloai Journai,
:'...â– and UnionUt, PnuVis Fhrnur, /..../....// Iteconl, Buthnell
01 ner, ETendersoa r.ain/./ Journal, 2ZaruV» IluUciitt, B riggt w QU Clipper,
Rotccilh Gazette, Bound /-v..../: OAromWs, etc.
II \i.i\i w, Ki:\ .Cm LELESSl i:\hm \N,D.D. — Born
about IMS, mar I larlingen, Somerset Co. ; L'rad. Rut-
gers, 1837 ; Princeton Seminary, 1S42. Pastorates in
Ref. Church, Nyack, N. Y., 1842-68; Poughkeepsie,
Sccoml, ]s.",;: 711; Freehold, 1S7D 78; now without
charge, al Nyack, \. Y. Degree by Kui»vrs. 1S62.
Publications:
• '■■' i II M 1. ll.n, Poughkeepsie, 1866.
. i the Nation's Bafety," Ob-Ufa* InUUgmum, Oct. 15, 1862.
\ i Ireae nt the Funeral of Mrs. Surah E. McEckiuu, lV.ughkeop-
I ii.il Support^" OkriMlan Intelliaencer, 1866.
Supp iri al ti.. Ministry a DMnc Institution," fJMaUaa Intel-
. 1888.
atthi Ont Hundred ind FUUatb Anniversary of First Ro-
fonne.l Church, dTow. Brunei* I
7. \.|.liess at f ml of Hon, Petal \ . e danburgb, nssociato JusUce of
Buprems Oourl >>i Mew Jersey, In " M Ir, I
. Micssal Funeral of rrancui Van Vranken Holmee/ 1 in "Ml-
I. -s on " Divorce of our C-.M rllnation
of Elders ;"' " Ka.ts worth N laa worth Considering," In
10. " Lecture on Wendell Phillip-,'' in ;.../;. /v..., PoughksepsU.
It. "Tax on Incomes," .Vric lori- Times.
ELaqejlan, Johu Frelinghtjysen. Born Feb.
i. 1816, in Harlingen, Somereel <'â– â– .; re - , in Prince-
ton, 1889 i" present Style mellifluous, like his
speech, but also Bolid and perspicuous. A clear logi-
cal reasoner. Publications :
J Saa biography In the - I'nch snd Bar chapter.
rephj in Cha| I
sketch in â– I. aj UU . a 1! n. h and Usr of Somerset County.
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SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY.
1. Articles while editor of Princeton Standard, 1S59-67.
2. " Prisons and Reformatories," " Princeton Review," 1868.
3. " Memoir of Dr. A. P. Hageman," 1872.
4. " Penal and Reformatory Institutions of New Jersey," read before
National Prison Reform Congress, Baltimore, 1872, published in " Pro-
ceedings."
5. " History of Princeton and its Institutions," 2 vols., 8vo, pp. 359,
449. Phila., J. B. Lippincott & Co., 1S79.
Hardenberg, Rev. Charles. — Born about 1780,
at Rosendale, N. J. ; not a graduate. Pastorates in
Ref. Dutch Church : Warwick, 1804-08 ; Bedminster,
Somerset Co., 1808-20 ; Greenwich, N. Y. City, 1820
-21 ; died 1821. Publications :
1. Sermon at Bedminster from Ps. cxxii. 8, 9, pp. 32, April 12, 1818.
2. Two sermons of 1812 and 1S15 in Banner of Tridh (posthumous).
Hoagland, Christopher Columbus, M.D. —
Born May 17, 1810, at Griggstown, Somerset Co. ;
grad. Rutgers, 1827, and Yale Med. Coll. ; removed
November, 1855, to Henry, 111. ; died April 11, 1869.
Publications :
1. "Gleanings for the Church of Harlingen," pp. 15, Somerville, 1847.
2. Various educational essays and newspaper articles.
Honeyman, Abraham Van Doren. — Born Nov.
12, 1849, in Hunterdon County ; licensed attorney,
Easton, Pa., November, 1870 ; in New Jersey, June,
1871 ; counselor, February, 1875 ; res. Somerville,
1870 to present; editor The Somerset Gazette, 187G
to present. Publications :
1. " Onr Home," a local magazine (in monthly parts), 8vo, pp. 576,
1873.
2. " In Memoriam," biographical sketch of Dr. Jno.Honeyman, 12mo,
pp. 70, 1874.
3. Series of European letters in Somerset Unionist, 1874.
4. Editorials in Christian Standard, 1876.
5. " A New Treatise on the Small-Cause Court in New Jersey," Svo,
sheep, Honeyman & Rowe, pp. 550, 1877.
6. " An Abridgment of Revised Statutes of New Jersey," 16mo, Hon-
eyman & Rowe, pp. 378, 1878.
7. " The Danites," selections from Joaquiu Miller, 12mo, pp. 164,
American News Co., 1878.
8. Editorials in The New Jersey Law Journal, 1878.
9. Biog. Sketch of Rev. Wm. Cornell, D.D., in Biog. Encijch. of N. J.,
1878.
10. " Directory of Lawyors and Justices in N. J.," 1878 ; new edition,
16mo, pp. 42, 1880.
11. Editorials and letters in Somerset Unionist, 1871-75.
12. " The Home of Shakespeare," " Flowers' Earn. Mag.," May, 1878.
13. " Three Threads of Gold : a Tale of Venice," aerial in The Somerset
Gazelle, 1879.
14. Series of about 25 arts, on " Somerset. County Frauds and Extrava-
gances," iu Somerset Gazette ; reprinted in " Extra No. 2," pp. 80, 1879.
15. About 1500 editorial articles and letters in The Somerset Gazette
from 1876-80.
16. Contributions to London Times, N. Y. Independent, Christian at Work,
Philadelphia Press, Easton Free Press and Express, Jersey City Journal, etc.
(About 60.)
17. About 20 poems in newspapers and magazines.
18. Contributions to this volume, including " Somerset County Books
and Authors," "The Van Doreu Family," "TheNevius Family," "John
Honeyman," "The Press of the Past" (Somerset County), and several
brief biogiaph ical sketches.
Jackson, Rev. George Thompson. — Born June
22, 1820, at Holbeck, Yorkshire, Eng. ; came to
America, June 3, 1853; member N. J. Conference,
M. E. Church, 1854-59 ; Newark Conference, 1867 to
present ; pastor at Sergeantsville, Hunterdon Co.,
1872-74; Mount Horeb, Somerset Co., 1874-77; at
present pastor at Port Oram, Morris Co. A nearly
constant writer for the press during the past sixteen
years. Publications :
1. " The Christian's Duty to the Temperance Cause," sermon in Na-
tional Preacher, May, 1866.
2. Arts, in Christ. Advocate, 1862-74.
3. Arts, in The Methodist, 1874-78.
4. Arts, in Somerset Unionist, 1874-77.
5. Arts, in Somerset Gazette, 1875-80.
6. Arts. (15) in The Companion and American Odd-Pellow, 1872-78, on
" Degrees of Odd-Fellowship," etc.
7. " God has Dealt Wisely," sermon in Somerset Gazette, Aug. 12, 1876.
8. Other arts, in Orange County Press, Iron Era, Dover Index, New Jersey
Temperance Advocate, etc.
9. Memoirs of deceased men of note in the Christian, Protestant, Free,
and Albright Methodist Churches, in supplemental volume to McClin-
tock and Strong's Cyclopmlia (unpublished).
Jamison, Rev. Eleander Stiles. — Born Oct. 16,
1846, in Troy, N. Y. ; grad. Jonesville Classical In-
stitute (N. Y.), 1867 ; pastor M. E. Church, Somer-
ville, 1875-76 ; now at Milford, Pa. Publications :
1. " Our Liberties and their Dangers," centennial sermon, Somei-set
Gazette, Aug. 5, 1876.
2. " Life's Eventide," 1876.
3. " Uses of the Beautiful," 1876.
4. "The Reign of the Rum Fiend," 1877.
6. Poems,— viz., "The Drunkard's Wife," 1877 ; "A Changed Life,"
1878 : " Thanksgiving Day," 1879.
6. " Soldier's Life in Savage Lands," serial in " Flowers' Fani. Mag.,"
1880.
7. Contributions in Somerset Gazette and Unionist, 1875-78.
Kirkpatrick, Andrew. — Born Feb. 17, 1756,
near Basking Ridge ; died Jan. 7, 1831.* " He spoke
and wrote correct and idiomatic English. His opin-
ions . . . exhibit a fullness and accuracy of knowl-
edge, a clearness of comprehension, and a justness of
reasoning which entitle him to rank among the most
eminent of American jurists." — Elmer. Publications :
Opinions in the Law Roports of New Jersey,— viz., Pennington, 1 and
2 Southard, 1, 2, 3, and 4 Halslead. Most noteworthy, perhaps, are
Morris, 2 Hal. 6 ; Arnold vs. Mundy, 1 Hal. 1.
Knox, James Suydam, M.D.— Born July 26, 1840;
grad. Coll. of N. J., 1860 ; of Phys. and Surg., N. Y.,
1866, and City Hosp., Brooklyn, 1868 ; res. Somerville,
1866-73 ; Chicago, 111., 1873 to present ; lecturer and
clinical professor in Rush Medical College, Chicago.
Publications :
1. Various roports of cases in " Trans. N. J. State Mod. Soc," 1871-72.
2. " Tho Mission of the Mosquito," " Our Home," 1873.
3. Various medical essays since 1875.
Le Fevre, Rev. James. — Born at New Paltz, N. Y.,
Jan. 19, 1828; grad. Rutgers, 1854; New Brunswick
Seminary, 1857. Pastorates in Ref. Dutch Church :
Raritan, 1857-74 ; Middlebush, 1875 to present. Pub-
lications :
1. Sketch of Rev. Dr. B. R. Hall, in Christ. Intelligencer, 1863, and in
Corwin's Manual.
2. Thanksgiving sormon, in Somerset Unionist, 1863.
3. Discourse on Death of Rev. Dr. Wm. Cornoll, in The Somerset Ga-
zette, Oct, 22, 1876.
4. " Tho Kingdom of God," art. in "Flowers' Fam. Mag.," 1878.
* Sketch iu Bench and Bar chapter, preceding.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS OK S< >.M KKSKT CiHNTV.
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6. Sixteen Annual K<i«.rtB, 1804-80, as Corr. Sec. of Somerset Co. 8. S.
Ahhm., to State Assn.
r, l-'i - | n-jil < ,uli il.titi.-ii i.. il, i ,il pi, - .
Lkvut, Ui:v. JOHAJTNES.— Born in Holland. 1 7 1 -i ;
pastor Ref. Dutch Church, Six-Mile Run, Somerset
Co.; New Brunswick, 1748-83; died 1783. His con-
troversial publications " evince a thorough knowledge
ol' the points in controversy, and show him to have
been a man of broad and Christian views." Publi-
cations :
1 . " ICir* Vryhcyt tot Vrede," or " Truo Liberty tho Way tu Peace,'* etc.
(Dutch), Pnlla., 1760.
2. " A Dofouso" of tho same volumo (Dutch), Phlla., 1702. Both trans-
lated by Rev. M. Q. Ilunson, of Coxsockio, but not yet published In
English.
Ltjdlow, Rev. Gabriel, D.D. — Born at!
Ai|Uackanonek, N. .1., April â– !â– '<, 17'.i~; frrad. I'liion,
1817; New Brunswick Seminary, 1K20. Pastorates
in Ref. Dutch Church: Albany, 1820-21 six months);
Neshanic, Somerset Co., 1821-78; died Feb. 19,1878.
Decree by Butters, ls.'ill. "A sound scholar, not
speculative, but acquisitive of facts and principles,
using sound, plain words."— Cbrwin. Publications:
1. "Sermon at Funeral of Rev. Dr. Labagh," Oct. 27, 1808, In Todd's
"Memoir, ' 1860.
•J. " Fitly rears of Bible Work," discourse at Bible Socloty Semi-Cen-
tenary, 1887.
I lean .,f Pastoral Work," sermon at BUtteth Annlvorsary of
his ordination, 1871.
I, Prayei at Dedication of It.-iulington Ref. Church, 1805.
Mri Ion \ i ■i;nv. Mi: 3, .1 1 i,i a E.— Born Jan. 1,1884,
in Twinsburg, O. ; res. Ohio, Iowa. New York ; South-
ern New Jersey, 1854-72 ; Somerville, ls7 ^ i,, present.
One of the largest contributors to current reliji u-
literature— as to Dumber of article-, all being brief —
in the world. Mostly addressed to children and youth,
none of her books have been other than purr and
wholesome, and the same may be said ol' .very news-
paper article. Publications:
1. "The Widow's Bewlng-MacDlno," Hath. Board Pub., N. T., 12rao,
1862.
2. "Ono Hundred Gold Dollars," Qarriguoa Bros., Phlla., LSmo, 1886.
3. "The Hard Master," Nil I rap - .. V V,. l8mo, 1867; 2d ed.,
1873.
I, â– ' Hannah's Lsajon," same pnb., pp. 160, 1^71.
6. "Clarouco," Perklnplne » Biggins, Phils , ISmo, pp. 160, 1860; 2d ]
■'.1„ 1868.
8. '• 'ri..- nn-nghtara," num.. pub, l2mo, 1872 2d i i , 1876
7. "Archie ut the Seaside," pp. 102, 1866,
8. " Bonn with my Picturo-Book, 100,1
8. « Minnie's Tlilnklng-Cap," aboi ip., I
in •• il, iw i" be Beautiful," about 60 pp., 1866.
U. " The Little Book end Its Travels," al ,ut > |i|... 1866.
12. " Bospeel the Borden," ebonl C pp., 1808.
18, "The Co'.- Bible and othi i 31 irii " pp 124,1
n. Many irticli I I
Arthur'* Mag., BchooUay VUUor, Little Cbrjwroi, QcUm //""-., WitU
Aicoke, and IfarjMr'l Yvun.j People; alwi .V. Y. BwHOtUM, IWtbyttri.m.
> - I ,./â– .-.., ;
flkefand r<>ri>i*-r, dm rl m Q %Wa , PbriMr,and othet Sunday*
ii, i religious, and tamperano nou pa| n "Wlthlnal 'â– .-n years,"
Bays this author, " i nave thotitloa don a ol oral D - rtl L< - i-ublbhod."
McCoN.WiillY, 1! I'.v. N \ 111 A M I.I.. ' -Horn Oct 11,
1825, in Westmoreland Co., Pa.; grad. Western Ete-
• Husband
serve Coll., Ohio, 1852; Union Theol. Scm. and
Princeton Theol. Bern., 1858. Pastorates in Pres.
( 'hureh : Millville. N. J., 1858-66 : Swedesboro', 1866-
68; Blw 1,1868-72. Ees. Somerville, 1872 to pres-
ent, without charge; also civil engineer. Publica-
tions :
1. "Tho National Railway," " BV her 1 Mag.," 1873.
2. "The Observe fthe Sabbath," "Flowers' Sam. Mag," May, 1878.
5. Various contributions, to tho local and r - li^ i- .o - 1, ,-.â– - .
1 Mi- ,-llaueous arts, on International Lessons in 8.8. Times, Third
Quarter, 1880.
.",. " How to Biae -. or, The Secret of a Successful Life," unpublished.
6. Sketch of the National Beltway in this volume.
7. Tewksbuxy Township History in this volume.
Ml DOWELL, MRS. Anna M.t— Born July 4, 1821,
at Bloomfield, Essex Co., N. J. ; res. near Pluckamin,
Somerset Co., 1854 to present. Publications:
Many articles on "Woman's Work," " Cliildreu's Work," etc, In
Somerset Whig, l'ni>mi*t, Qasette, Bloomjlcld Record, Life and Light, Soxcer,
and " I'll. worn' Fam. Mag."
McDowell, AtjousTxre William, M.D.— Born
I i.e. 1 1, L820, at Morristown, N. .1. : res. near Plucka-
iniii, 1838 to death, March 6, 1878.J An extensive
writer in hi- later years, frequently on medical, but
chiefly on reminiscenal, topic- and local historical
matter; style nervous and sententious, but matter
always interesting. Publications:
I. Many medical articlcsln American PraeaTjeaer, Lexington, Ky,
J. " F iirth-of-July Oration at Pluckamin," 1851, published in "Our
Homo," 1873.
3. "Some Sketches of the McDowell Family," in aamo.
4. "Our Old Physicians,— Van Dorvcor and Suydani," in samo.
8. " Pluckamin 100 Years Ago," three papers In samo.
0. " Dr. Honry Van Derveer and Sister," in samo.
7. "Old Lamiugton Church and its Pastors," Somerset lVhig.
8. "Army i: oil ctlon " and letters from the South, in VntomU, 1878.
0. "Caricntur.s and Original Character*,'"' Flowers' Fam. Mag.," 1878.
10. "Southern Incidents," In some.
II. "Tho True History of J. M <> ., "In same.
12. " Our Brains," In samo (posthumous).
III. Hundreds of articles in Xcio York Observer, Ecmgclul, Princeton
iiui nl Whig, I iii-'iii..', I.,.:. //<•, etc.
McDowell, Rev. Benjamin, D.D. — Born about
1750, in Bedminster tp., Somerset Co.; grad. Univ.
of (tlasgow, Scotland ; Pres. pastor at Linavady, Ire-
land, and at Dublin; died about 1880. " The Prot-
estant St. Patrick of Ireland, he exercised a wide
and important influence." (Unable to procure pub-
lication- up to present « riting,
McDowell, Frederick Henry, m. p. —Born
March '.I. 1S51, near Pluckamin, Somerset Co.; r. â– -.
in county. ls.",| i;i, ; present iv... N. Y", City; occupa-
tion, mining engi r. Publications:
1. fire articles iu Appleton^B n r.m-yclo. of Mochaulcs,"— vis.," Mining
Hydraulic," " Mill." (aUrai and gold), "Mine Appliances," " i 1
Machinery," " Pumping Machinery."
J. •• In IdantS "f Travel by Land and Sea," and "'49 an d "70" (iketchee
among the mines), In Thoughts "«'l Kc<nu, twenty-ono articles, 1880.
tiit.iitii.ii- to V I'. Tnlun'. Criphic, Keicark Adrwti—r,Stmf
met OaseUe (from Saudwi.-h I. bin, 1.1, Qu siS U St OstomM.
I. 'â– Minos inn! Hlnlng* 1 (nearly ready for prose).
I Wire or late Dr. \ w Hi Dowell.
- I. b in tin- !, .
County.
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SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY.
McDowell, Rev. John, D.D. — Born Sept. 10,
1780, in Bedminster tp., Somerset Co.* One of the
most laborious of men, not brilliant, but solid and
eminently successful. Publications (imperfect list) :
1. " Experimental Religion," sermon in N. J. Preacher, 1813.
2. " Resignation," sermon in same, 1813.
3. System of Bible Questions, 1816.
4. "Church Manual," Elizabethtown, pp. 46, 1824.
5. Annual Sermon before American Board of Foreign Missions, New-
ark, 1837.
6. " Bible-class Manual," 2 vols., 12mo, 1839.
7. " A System of Theology," 2 vols., 8vo, 1825.
8. " The Good Man," sermon in Living Pulpit, 1856.
9. Letter about " Kirwin," in " Life of Murray," 1862.
10. Volume of Sermons.
11. Biog. Sketch of Uzal Ogden in " Sprague's Annals."
12. Sermon on completing fifty years in the ministry, Dec. 31, 1854.
McDowell, Rev. William Anderson, D.D. —
Born May 15, 1789, in Bedminster tp., Somerset Co. ;*
" If his talents were not distinguished for brilliancy,
they were for solidity." — Sprague's Annals. Publica-
tions (imperfect list) :
1. Address at organization of Nassau Hall Bible Society, Princeton,
1813 (?).
2. Scores of reports and letters as Secretary of Board of Domestic
Missions.
3. A few
McDowell, William Osborn. — Born April 10,
1848, in Bedminster tp., Somerset Co. ; son of A. W.
McDowell, M.D. ; resided in county until 1861 ; pres-
ent res., New York City ; occupation, broker. Pub-
lications :
1. Contributions to New York daily papers for many years past.
2. Publisher Tlioughts and Ereuts, handsome quarto weekly, Dec. 6,
1879, to April 10, 1880, five contributions being over his own name.
3. Two illustrated articles in N. Y. Graphic upon New Jersey's water-
front, 1879-80.
4. "Cheap Transit in New Jersey," address before merchants, etc.,
N. Y., April 10, 1879.
Mesick, Rev. John Frelinghtjysen, D.D. —Born
in Catskill, N. Y., June, 1813; grad. Rutgers, 1834;
New Brunswick Seminary, 1837 ; pastor Ref. Dutch
Church, Rochester, 1834-40 ; of German Ref. Church,
Harrisburg, Pa., 1840-55; of Second Ref. Church of
Raritan (Somerville), 1855 to present. Degree by
Rutgers, 1853. Publications :
1. " Evils of Dancing," discourse, Harrisburg, 1846.
2. " How to RiBo in the World," The Guardian, 1851.
3. "The Reading of American People," 1861.
4. "Intellectual and Moral Characteristics of Infidelity," 1851.
5. "Economy and Efficiency of Christianity as a Means of Social Re-
form and Regeneration," " Prot. Quarterly," 1851.
6. "Amusements," The Guardian, 1852.
7. "Woman's Obligations and Duties to Temperance Cause," 3862.
8. "The Papacy the Antichrist of Scripture," 1853.
9. " Formal Religion," " Prot. Quarterly," 1864.
10. " Massacro of St. Bartholomew's Eve," 1855.
11. '• Temperance and Patriotism," 1860.
12. Sermon at Funeral of James Taylor, 1869.
13. Thanksgiving sermon, 1861.
14. Argument in the caso of Central Ref. Church of Plainlleld boforo
Claesls, 1872.
15. " Historical Sermon at Fortieth Anniversary of Second Ref. Church,
Somerville," pp. 10, 1874.
10. Thanksgiving sermon, 1870.
' See sketch in Bedminster township history, in this work.
17. Centennial Discourse in Somerset Gazette, 1876.
18. " The Bear-Hunter," " Flower's Fam. Mag.," 1878.
19. " RecreationB," in same, 1878.
20. Address at Quarter Century Anniversary of Pastorate, Somerset
Unionist, 1880.
21. Scores of reports of meetings of religious societies, etc., in the local
press.
Messler, Rev. Abraham, D.D. — Born in Read-
ington tp., Hunterdon Co., Nov. 15, 1800.f An ex-
tensive contributor to the press for forty years past,
as the list below testifies. Publications :
1. Sermon from Haggai ii. 9, at Dedication of Church at Lodi, N. Y.,
1827, in " Mag. Ref. Dutch Ch.," vol. ii. 11, 38.
2. "The Minister's Daughter," in same, vol. iii. 154, 179.
3. "Address in laying corner-stone of First Church of Raritan, Somer-
ville," Gore & Allison, 1835.
4. Sernion at Dedication of Same, 1836.
5. "St. Paul's Gratitude to Onesiphorus," 1839.
6. "Man Frail and Mortal," funeral sermon J. H. Castner, 1841.
7. "Domestic Feeling io Our Church," 1845.
8. " Life and Immortality," funeral sermon Mrs. Thompson, 1849.
9. " The Hollanders in New Jersey," in vol. v. " N. J. Hist. Soc. Proc,"
1851.
10. Sernion at Ordination of Rev. John Gaston, Pompton, 1852.
11. Sermon at Installation of Rev. John Steele, Coxsackie, 1853.
12. Series of 52 articles on "The Christian Ministry," in Christian In-
leUi<i<urer, 1853.
13. Series of 13 articles on " Confession of Faith," in same.
14. Series of 50 articles on Europe in same,— viz., 12 on " Holland ;" 8
on "Belgium;" 24 on "Rhine and the Rhineland;" 12 on the " Isle of
Wight,"— 1854-56.
15. " Protestantism in the Protestant Church in France," 5 arts, in Ch.
Intelligencer.
16. Editorials in Christian Intelligencer, 1855-61, 1870-71.
17. Arts, on Rev. T. J. Frelinghuysen and Rev. J. R. Hardenbergh in
" Sprague's Annals," 1858.
18. Reminiscences of Rev. Dr. Thos. De Witt, in " De Witt Memorial."
19. Sermon on the Death of President Lincoln, 1865.
20. Various historical articles in Somerset 3[cs*euger, 1865-75.
21. Thanksgiving sermon in Somerset Messenger, 1868.
22. " Eight Memorial Sermons, with Notes for a History of the Ref.
Dutch Churches in Somerset County," New York, A. Lloyd, 8vo, pp. 327,
1873.
23. Seven European articles in " Flowers' Fam. Mag.," 1878-80,— viz.,
2 on " Italy ;" 2 on " Rome as it Was ;" 3 on " The Catacombs."
24. " Life and Public Services of Hon. Peter D. Vroom," funeral dis-
course, etc., pp. 60, 1874.
25. " Centennial History of Somerset County," sq. 12mo, pp. 198, 1878.
26. " William Paterson, of New Jersey," art. in vol. iii. No. 4, " Penn-
sylvania Magazine," 1879.
Mitchell, Peter Nicholl. — Born Feb. 10, 1843,
in Kingston, N. Y. ; grad. Menia Seminary, 1860 ; oc-
cupation, teacher ; principal Somerset Classical In-
stitute, Somerville, N. J., March, 1877, to present.
Publications :
1. " The Imprisonod Orphan," serial, " Flowers' Fam. Mag.," 1878.
2. " Labor in a Scientific View," article in same, 1879.
3. About 100 contributions to New Paltz Independent, The Somerset Ga-
zette, and Somerset Unionist.
Mulford, Rev. John Brantly. — Born Sept. 2,
1851, at Philadelphia; grad. Crozer Theol. Sem. at
Chester, Pa., 1876. Pastorates in Baptist Church :
Servickley, Pa., 1876-77 ; Somerville, 1877 to present.
Publications:
1. !' A Plea for Temperance," " Flowers' Fam. Mag.," 1878.
2. Expositions of S. S. Lessons in Baptist Weekly, 1879-80.
3. Othor contributions in Baptist Weekly, National Baptist, Examiner and
-f Biographical sketch
work.
â– ith history of Bridgowator township, in this
BOOKS AND AUTHORS OF SOMERSET COUNTY.
623
OhrottL le, ft S. Timet, I'UUbur.jli Leader, Chronicle, and Gazette, /
ord, and Somertet Gazette. (Total, about 16p.)
\i:vh-s, Rev. Elbert.— Bom Sept. 4, 1808, in
Pleasant Plain-, Somerset Co.; removed to Ovid Co.,
N. Y., 1817; grad. Rutgers, 1880; New Brunswick
Seminary, I8S4; missionary at Lyons, 1s;;.",; Areadia,
(885 86; Batavia (island of Java), L886-S9; Ponti-
anak, 1889-44; pastor Stuyvesant, N. Y., 1846 to
present. Publications :
1. " Rev. Win. J. I'ohlman," in "Spraguo's Annals."
2. Sketch of Clivals of Ronssolaor, 1670.
3. Occasional conlril.utions to t'lirut. IntiULjenccr, Soxctr, etc.
Nevus, .T.\mi>S( iiiukman'.— Horn Sept. 16, 1796, '
in Franklin tp., Somerset Co.; res. New Brunswick,
1819-52; Jersey City, 1862-69; died in Jersey City, j
1859* Publications:
1. Opinions an justice of K. J. Sup. Court, in 1, 2, :t, and 1 ffirriKm's, ,
t-penrer'i, and 1 mid J Zabri Hi
Oakey, Rev. Peter Davis. -Born in New Bruns-
wick, L816; grad. Rutgers, L841; New Brunswick
Seminary, 1st 1. Pastorates in Ref. Dutch Church:
Oyster Bay, L844 17; Brooklyn (Middle), 1847-49;
Jamaica (Pres.), 1850-70; supply to Three Bridges,
Somerset Co., 1873-76; SpringBeld, L. I. (Pres.), 1876
to present date; also teacher of classical school, Ne-
ahanio, 1870-76. A clear-headed thinker and skilled
controversialist. Publications:
1. " Thales," address beforo Quoon's County School Convention, Long
Ifh'tlll 1'
I. Edited un edition of Rev. B. F. Stauton's " Sermons," 1848.
3. "The War: Its Origin," otc, pp. 23, 1861.
4. Thanksgiving sermon, in 7»n<7 Inland Farmer.
5. Address at Two Bundredth Anniversary Pres. Church, Jamaica,
L. I., In l>r. McDonald's "History," 1882.
6. "Christian Watchfulness," pp. 13, 1808.
7. Finn ral sermon of Nathan Sbelton, M.P., in nowspapor.
8. 8ketch of Rev. llr. Ludlow, "Our Home," 1873.
9. " Congregationalism and l'i.-l\ t. i i.ihi-ni," lertej of anonymous
I, .11. .|i ill 77. < . " . I â– â– /'..
in. s,. n .i ., r ! . j, , ,,„ . : |,q, i, oTenunont In reply to Her. Dr. Bdw
Beochor, Somerset f/acette, 1878.
II. Histories! panel oi I'.- I bur b it Jamaica, A". V. Oltterrcr, Feb.
28, 1878.
18. "Th« Quakerism of Kilos II ■-rer.
13. "The Work of Sunduy-S. I la," address in X. Y. City, Chrut. Intel-