What Do You Know About The Throckmorton-Lippit-Taylor Burying Ground?
Read an interesting history about this piece of old Middletown.
The Throckmorton-Lippit-Taylor Burying Ground is a quiet space located on Penelope Lane, located in the Middletown Village Historic District. It may perhaps become more noticeable to people, now that the Middletown Planning Board office recently moved into a converted structure next door. A detailed history about the burial ground, with a map can be found on the township website. Middletown is one of the oldest settlements in New Jersey, and this is the oldest recorded family burying ground in Middletown. The men, women, and children interred here represent some of the earliest settlers of the town, and their lives reflect those who founded our country. They were merchants, cabinetmakers, carpenters, judges, farmers, and adventurers in …
Karen Ray
7:49 am on Monday, December 24, 2012
Very interesting read. Thank you. more ›