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A 650-pound rodeo bull swam from Staten Island and led police through Bergen Point before Ronald Smith, 17, lassoed him.
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Weather 4/20/2015
A catalog entry for research concerning Weather 4/20/2015, associated in the working notes with 2015. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryCohen
A catalog entry for research concerning Cohen. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entrySimons, Jacob - 1893
Jacob B. Simons was a veteran of the Mexican–American War whose death near Indian Mills was reported in 1893. The surviving research points to exposure after a medical emergency as the likely explanation, while his grave records service with the 2nd Pennsylvania Volunteers.
Biographical sketchBeebe, David - 1907 (Murdered)
A catalog entry for research concerning Beebe, David - 1907 (Murdered), associated in the working notes with 1907. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryReily, Charles - Medford Suicide 1909
Charles Reily, a former Medford undertaker, was found dead near the north end of town in September 1909. Officials initially considered violence by another person, but their investigation concluded that he had taken his own life after a period of poor health.
Documented incidentBlack Man, Unidentified (1904 - whitings station)
A catalog entry for research concerning Black Man, Unidentified (1904 - whitings station), associated in the working notes with 1904. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryReily, William I (son suicide)
William I. Reily, a Medford undertaker and Charles Reily’s son, died in December 1916 after injuring himself at his workplace. Contemporary reporting said he was 45 and survived by a wife and four children.
Documented incidentMitchause, Margaret - 1894
A catalog entry for research concerning Mitchause, Margaret - 1894, associated in the working notes with 1894. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryBrown, Bradway - 1937 (Murdered)
A catalog entry for research concerning Brown, Bradway - 1937 (Murdered), associated in the working notes with 1937. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryCarslake, Charles L. (1933)
A catalog entry for research concerning Carslake, Charles L. (1933), associated in the working notes with 1933. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryArmstrong, Lisa (2013)
A catalog entry for research concerning Armstrong, Lisa (2013), associated in the working notes with 2013. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryBender, Craig (1940)
A catalog entry for research concerning Bender, Craig (1940), associated in the working notes with 1940. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entry3 Murdered - 1934
Research notes connect a 1934 triple homicide with the Ong’s Hat road area. This entry remains provisional while the victims, exact location, and contemporary reporting are reconciled from citable sources.
Research in progressNehrwein Atsion Woman (Anna Maria Nehrwein) (1887)
Anna Maria “Kate” Nehrwein, a German immigrant with connections to Jersey City, was found dead outside Atsion in 1887 after residents had seen her wandering through the area. An inquest attributed her death to exposure or another natural cause, though reports of missing possessions left local doubts unresolved.
Unresolved deathChattin Murders (1917 - Brooksbrae)
This research file concerns deaths associated with the Chattin family and the Brooksbrae area in 1917. The public entry remains provisional until the people, sequence of events, and newspaper accounts can be independently reconciled.
Research in progressTable of Contents
A catalog entry for research concerning Table of Contents. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryNew Lisbon Diabetic Missing (1954)
A catalog entry for research concerning New Lisbon Diabetic Missing (1954), associated in the working notes with 1954. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryScott, Allen Bodine (1954)
A catalog entry for research concerning Scott, Allen Bodine (1954), associated in the working notes with 1954. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryMyers, Peter (2022 - skeletal)
A catalog entry for research concerning Myers, Peter (2022 - skeletal), associated in the working notes with 2022. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entrySlocum, Joseph (1959)
A catalog entry for research concerning Slocum, Joseph (1959), associated in the working notes with 1959. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryPenley, William K. (missing 1958 found 1959)
A catalog entry for research concerning Penley, William K. (missing 1958 found 1959), associated in the working notes with 1958. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryCosa Nostra Farm (1967)
A catalog entry for research concerning Cosa Nostra Farm (1967), associated in the working notes with 1967. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryDunham, Jercy (1969) plane crash
A catalog entry for research concerning Dunham, Jercy (1969) plane crash, associated in the working notes with 1969. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryShull, Harry H. (Captain) (1917)
A catalog entry for research concerning Shull, Harry H. (Captain) (1917), associated in the working notes with 1917. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryPaul, David F. (1920)
A catalog entry for research concerning Paul, David F. (1920), associated in the working notes with 1920. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryPine Robbers, The
A catalog entry for research concerning Pine Robbers, The. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryKnopp, Solomon (1872)
A catalog entry for research concerning Knopp, Solomon (1872), associated in the working notes with 1872. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryHutchinson, A. Arthur (1872)
A catalog entry for research concerning Hutchinson, A. Arthur (1872), associated in the working notes with 1872. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryKorman, Robert - Almost Skeletal Man (berkeley - 1972)
A catalog entry for research concerning Korman, Robert - Almost Skeletal Man (berkeley - 1972), associated in the working notes with 1972. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryHitchhiking Teens (1972) Caldwell and Soden
A catalog entry for research concerning Hitchhiking Teens (1972) Caldwell and Soden, associated in the working notes with 1972. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryOgden, Joshua (1879)
A catalog entry for research concerning Ogden, Joshua (1879), associated in the working notes with 1879. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryPhilips, Mary Atsion (1880)
A catalog entry for research concerning Philips, Mary Atsion (1880), associated in the working notes with 1880. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryNehrwein, Maria (Kate) (1887)
A catalog entry for research concerning Nehrwein, Maria (Kate) (1887), associated in the working notes with 1887. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryStiletto Murder (1892)
A catalog entry for research concerning Stiletto Murder (1892), associated in the working notes with 1892. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryRego, Joe (1937)
A catalog entry for research concerning Rego, Joe (1937), associated in the working notes with 1937. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryRider, Henry - Cranberry King (1916)
A catalog entry for research concerning Rider, Henry - Cranberry King (1916), associated in the working notes with 1916. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryMerchurio, Giuseppe (Atsion)(1907)
A catalog entry for research concerning Merchurio, Giuseppe (Atsion)(1907), associated in the working notes with 1907. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryWainright, James (1884) - Bamber
A catalog entry for research concerning Wainright, James (1884) - Bamber, associated in the working notes with 1884. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryCanzoneri, Andrew (1938)
A catalog entry for research concerning Canzoneri, Andrew (1938), associated in the working notes with 1938. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryMob Murder (1941)
A catalog entry for research concerning Mob Murder (1941), associated in the working notes with 1941. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryAtsion Rifle Murder (1945)
A catalog entry for research concerning Atsion Rifle Murder (1945), associated in the working notes with 1945. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryMoses, Spencer (1945)
A catalog entry for research concerning Moses, Spencer (1945), associated in the working notes with 1945. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryReso, Sidney (kidnapped - 1992)
A catalog entry for research concerning Reso, Sidney (kidnapped - 1992), associated in the working notes with 1992. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryLuciani, Arthur (baby - 1979)
A catalog entry for research concerning Luciani, Arthur (baby - 1979), associated in the working notes with 1979. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryImbo, Danielle; Petrone, Richard (2005 - couple)
A catalog entry for research concerning Imbo, Danielle; Petrone, Richard (2005 - couple), associated in the working notes with 2005. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryFreyberger, Howard (hermit - 1931)
A catalog entry for research concerning Freyberger, Howard (hermit - 1931), associated in the working notes with 1931. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryBrown, Bradway (palmyra, shot, 1933)
A catalog entry for research concerning Brown, Bradway (palmyra, shot, 1933), associated in the working notes with 1933. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryDorn, Michael (1933 - mob)
A catalog entry for research concerning Dorn, Michael (1933 - mob), associated in the working notes with 1933. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entrySbraccia, Galiano (suicide - 1934)
A catalog entry for research concerning Sbraccia, Galiano (suicide - 1934), associated in the working notes with 1934. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryQuicklime Body (1935)
A catalog entry for research concerning Quicklime Body (1935), associated in the working notes with 1935. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryBryan, Howard G. (1936 - dix)
A catalog entry for research concerning Bryan, Howard G. (1936 - dix), associated in the working notes with 1936. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryDomioni, Giuseppe (1938)
A catalog entry for research concerning Domioni, Giuseppe (1938), associated in the working notes with 1938. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryThackara, Everett (1941 - medford drown?)
A catalog entry for research concerning Thackara, Everett (1941 - medford drown?), associated in the working notes with 1941. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryMiller, Woodburn (murderer - 1942)
A catalog entry for research concerning Miller, Woodburn (murderer - 1942), associated in the working notes with 1942. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryClump of Woods Man (1956)
A catalog entry for research concerning Clump of Woods Man (1956), associated in the working notes with 1956. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryKane, William P (1961 - suicide)
A catalog entry for research concerning Kane, William P (1961 - suicide), associated in the working notes with 1961. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryHoliny, Michael Jr. (1964 - suicide)
A catalog entry for research concerning Holiny, Michael Jr. (1964 - suicide), associated in the working notes with 1964. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryFulton, Minnie (1974)
A catalog entry for research concerning Fulton, Minnie (1974), associated in the working notes with 1974. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryNotebook Man (1927)
A catalog entry for research concerning Notebook Man (1927), associated in the working notes with 1927. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryCarranza
A catalog entry for research concerning Carranza. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryTOTE Pin Man (1928)
A catalog entry for research concerning TOTE Pin Man (1928), associated in the working notes with 1928. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryTowns, Anna (1836) poison liquor
A catalog entry for research concerning Towns, Anna (1836) poison liquor, associated in the working notes with 1836. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryLamhert, Sarah A. (1931)
A catalog entry for research concerning Lamhert, Sarah A. (1931), associated in the working notes with 1931. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryRoberts, Roy (1931)
A catalog entry for research concerning Roberts, Roy (1931), associated in the working notes with 1931. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entrySharp, Anthony J. (1931)
A catalog entry for research concerning Sharp, Anthony J. (1931), associated in the working notes with 1931. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryPerry, Joseph (1928)
A catalog entry for research concerning Perry, Joseph (1928), associated in the working notes with 1928. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryWoods, Katie - 1895 (Murdered)
A catalog entry for research concerning Woods, Katie - 1895 (Murdered), associated in the working notes with 1895. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryShinn, Samuel - 1908
A catalog entry for research concerning Shinn, Samuel - 1908, associated in the working notes with 1908. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryButler, Harriet - Servant Woman - 1909
A catalog entry for research concerning Butler, Harriet - Servant Woman - 1909, associated in the working notes with 1909. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryPassaic, 1887
A catalog entry for research concerning Passaic, 1887, associated in the working notes with 1887. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryJericho, Salem County, 1875
A catalog entry for research concerning Jericho, Salem County, 1875, associated in the working notes with 1875. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryTrenton, 1878
A catalog entry for research concerning Trenton, 1878, associated in the working notes with 1878. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryHunterdon County, 1878
A catalog entry for research concerning Hunterdon County, 1878, associated in the working notes with 1878. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryWayne, 1878
A catalog entry for research concerning Wayne, 1878, associated in the working notes with 1878. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryBarnsboro, 1882
A catalog entry for research concerning Barnsboro, 1882, associated in the working notes with 1882. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryUntitled Page
A catalog entry for research concerning Untitled Page. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryLeopard (Red Bank, 1926)
A catalog entry for research concerning Leopard (Red Bank, 1926), associated in the working notes with 1926. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryChimp (Elizabeth, 1926)
A catalog entry for research concerning Chimp (Elizabeth, 1926), associated in the working notes with 1926. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryEscaped Monkey (Camden, 1938)
A catalog entry for research concerning Escaped Monkey (Camden, 1938), associated in the working notes with 1938. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryBrazilian Cardinal (Bridgewater, 1942)
A catalog entry for research concerning Brazilian Cardinal (Bridgewater, 1942), associated in the working notes with 1942. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryEscaped Monkey (Plainfield, 1948)
A catalog entry for research concerning Escaped Monkey (Plainfield, 1948), associated in the working notes with 1948. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryMonkey (Long branch, 1952)
A catalog entry for research concerning Monkey (Long branch, 1952), associated in the working notes with 1952. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryBear (Bridgewater, 1955)
A catalog entry for research concerning Bear (Bridgewater, 1955), associated in the working notes with 1955. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryBeast (1887, Camden)
A catalog entry for research concerning Beast (1887, Camden), associated in the working notes with 1887. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryBear (Newark, 1906)
A catalog entry for research concerning Bear (Newark, 1906), associated in the working notes with 1906. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryUntitled Page
A catalog entry for research concerning Untitled Page. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryBigfoot
A catalog entry for research concerning Bigfoot. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryFriendship Etc.
A catalog entry for research concerning Friendship Etc.. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryResources
A catalog entry for research concerning Resources. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entrySeaview (County Proposed - 1873)
A catalog entry for research concerning Seaview (County Proposed - 1873), associated in the working notes with 1873. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryTuckerton Railroad Company - 1880
A catalog entry for research concerning Tuckerton Railroad Company - 1880, associated in the working notes with 1880. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryBrown, Elmer (killed at Whitings - 1892)
A catalog entry for research concerning Brown, Elmer (killed at Whitings - 1892), associated in the working notes with 1892. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryWhitings Station Burned Down - 1897
A catalog entry for research concerning Whitings Station Burned Down - 1897, associated in the working notes with 1897. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryWhitings Station Fish Train - 1905
A catalog entry for research concerning Whitings Station Fish Train - 1905, associated in the working notes with 1905. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryCinnaminson Heights - 1925
A catalog entry for research concerning Cinnaminson Heights - 1925, associated in the working notes with 1925. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryWhiting Station - Paralyzed (1917)
A catalog entry for research concerning Whiting Station - Paralyzed (1917), associated in the working notes with 1917. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryWhitings Station Highway Robbery (1936)
A catalog entry for research concerning Whitings Station Highway Robbery (1936), associated in the working notes with 1936. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryWhiting Station - Train Accident (1942)
A catalog entry for research concerning Whiting Station - Train Accident (1942), associated in the working notes with 1942. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryGhost of Mary Ann Forge
A catalog entry for research concerning Ghost of Mary Ann Forge. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryBeck - Tuckerton Road
A catalog entry for research concerning Beck - Tuckerton Road. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryGeneral Clinton's Treasure.- 1892
A catalog entry for research concerning General Clinton's Treasure.- 1892, associated in the working notes with 1892. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryFlorida Wildman (1881 - Monmouth Democrat)
A catalog entry for research concerning Florida Wildman (1881 - Monmouth Democrat), associated in the working notes with 1881. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryCool Ads
A catalog entry for research concerning Cool Ads. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryRoyal Pine (1930)
A catalog entry for research concerning Royal Pine (1930), associated in the working notes with 1930. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryMossing for Defense (1942)
A catalog entry for research concerning Mossing for Defense (1942), associated in the working notes with 1942. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryJack the Ripper (NYC)
A catalog entry for research concerning Jack the Ripper (NYC). Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryTheodore Pohlig (1972 murderer)
A catalog entry for research concerning Theodore Pohlig (1972 murderer), associated in the working notes with 1972. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryCinnaminson Historic Map
A catalog entry for research concerning Cinnaminson Historic Map. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryCinnaminson - Wellington Park
A catalog entry for research concerning Cinnaminson - Wellington Park. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryLush-Hanley, Doroth
A catalog entry for research concerning Lush-Hanley, Doroth. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryPara-Dice Club
A catalog entry for research concerning Para-Dice Club. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryUnidentified 2013
A catalog entry for research concerning Unidentified 2013, associated in the working notes with 2013. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entry1992 Bags
A catalog entry for research concerning 1992 Bags, associated in the working notes with 1992. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryBody Found In Stafford Forge: Do You Know This Man? | Barnegat, NJ Patch
A catalog entry for research concerning Body Found In Stafford Forge: Do You Know This Man? | Barnegat, NJ Patch. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
Catalog entryTOC
A catalog entry for research concerning TOC. Details are not asserted as established fact until the underlying sources can be identified and checked.
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