My dad takes care of this cemetery now! He comes a couple times a month to mow and week and to pay respects to the Herberts who are buried here! My family owns and lives in the Herbertsville House, (I can’t remember the “title”). There are Powells buried here as well, which is what the one gravestone read. They were another one of the first families to settle in the area. If I remember correctly, not too far from our Herbert house, there is a powell house on herbertsville road. It doesn’t look like much because it’s covered in plastic siding, but it’s pre 1800 I believe.
Hey Hayley! I'm curious to know if your father or anyone who lives in your family's historic home has had any paranormal experiences in either location. I've been trying to do some research on the cemetery and surrounding area, and I discovered that this area was originally known as squankum. A native American term for "place of evil spirits." That peaked my interest and down the rabbit hole I went lol. I'd love to hear about any potential experiences that you or your family might have had if you've even had any at all. Thanks!
IOur son rehabilitated this cemetery as part of his Eagle (BSA) project. He and his crew weeded. mowed, and reconstructed several gravestones, (I see that one of the alum. holders remains!) using epoxy to 'glue' the markers back together. The work was completed on August 10, 1992. Personal note: although no compensation was required to do this work, I felt (as a father) that a simple 'thank you' from the cemetery sexton(s) would be OK. It never came. I later revealed my opinion to this gentleman. --We've all moved on, knowing that we gave those resting there the care and respect they deserve.
aka “The Quaker Burial Ground”...some of my NJ ancestors are buried there. I believe the first headstone you passed may have been two of my kin. Thank you for highlighting this well-tended, peaceful cemetery.
Thank you so much for sharing your video of this well maintained cemetery in New Jersey. The way we treat the deceased is a reflection of the way we treat the living.
There was an early settler Obadiah Herbert, which township of East Brunswick, the Old Bridge Village section, was named Herbertsville after him. There was a section of East Brunswick, the Old Bridge Village that was named Herbertsville as well, so it would appear there were two towns with this name, both East Brunswick and Howell.
Hi, I just now stumbled upon this video. But as I stumbled on it I was literally doing family history on Burdge family. Im a little shocked! can you tell me the first names on the first BURDGE headstone and possible dates?! This is a real miracle because my great-grandmother was sent to live with her aunt Lucinda Burdge and her husband during a family dilemma. Could this be a close relative? Thank you!
Not too abandoned as it is still being maintained and probably still in use by family members. A lot of small cemeteries like this one are established in an area set aside for burials on a family farm. The "safest" tricks to reading otherwise legible headstones are reflected lighting, foil gently pressed into the engraving and water. Thank you for sharing.
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My dad takes care of this cemetery now! He comes a couple times a month to mow and week and to pay respects to the Herberts who are buried here! My family owns and lives in the Herbertsville House, (I can’t remember the “title”). There are Powells buried here as well, which is what the one gravestone read. They were another one of the first families to settle in the area. If I remember correctly, not too far from our Herbert house, there is a powell house on herbertsville road. It doesn’t look like much because it’s covered in plastic siding, but it’s pre 1800 I believe.
Oh wow, thank you very much for the useful information.
Hey Hayley! I'm curious to know if your father or anyone who lives in your family's historic home has had any paranormal experiences in either location. I've been trying to do some research on the cemetery and surrounding area, and I discovered that this area was originally known as squankum. A native American term for "place of evil spirits." That peaked my interest and down the rabbit hole I went lol. I'd love to hear about any potential experiences that you or your family might have had if you've even had any at all. Thanks!
IOur son rehabilitated this cemetery as part of his Eagle (BSA) project. He and his crew weeded. mowed, and reconstructed several gravestones, (I see that one of the alum. holders remains!) using epoxy to 'glue' the markers back together. The work was completed on August 10, 1992. Personal note: although no compensation was required to do this work, I felt (as a father) that a simple 'thank you' from the cemetery sexton(s) would be OK. It never came. I later revealed my opinion to this gentleman. --We've all moved on, knowing that we gave those resting there the care and respect they deserve.
Thank you for the service
aka “The Quaker Burial Ground”...some of my NJ ancestors are buried there. I believe the first headstone you passed may have been two of my kin. Thank you for highlighting this well-tended, peaceful cemetery.
I also think that the first headstone is related to me. Anyone see the first names?
@@chileday7 no because he films so far away & doesn't read any surnames
Thank you so much for sharing your video of this well maintained cemetery in New Jersey. The way we treat the deceased is a reflection of the way we treat the living.
There was an early settler Obadiah Herbert, which township of East Brunswick, the Old Bridge Village section, was named Herbertsville after him. There was a section of East Brunswick, the Old Bridge Village that was named Herbertsville as well, so it would appear there were two towns with this name, both East Brunswick and Howell.
Oh wow, cool. Thanks for sharing
#100 thumbs up.. ;-)
Thank you very much
Hi, I just now stumbled upon this video. But as I stumbled on it I was literally doing family history on Burdge family. Im a little shocked! can you tell me the first names on the first BURDGE headstone and possible dates?! This is a real miracle because my great-grandmother was sent to live with her aunt Lucinda Burdge and her husband during a family dilemma. Could this be a close relative? Thank you!
Thank you for watching. Great history. I believe you can visit a website to check for the history of who is here.
Not too abandoned as it is still being maintained and probably still in use by family members. A lot of small cemeteries like this one are established in an area set aside for burials on a family farm. The "safest" tricks to reading otherwise legible headstones are reflected lighting, foil gently pressed into the engraving and water. Thank you for sharing.
If you go in the evening, turn your cell flashlight on and shine from the side of the stone. Have fun!
Hey, can you please elaborate more on your comment? Are you referring to paranormal activity?
Very intersting . I wonder if there is anything of interest around the perimeter .
NJ OUTDOORS FARMINGDALE ETC ARE APART OF HOWELL TOWNSHIP.
can you please read the surnames on any that can be red,
thanks man, cool video.
He did on a few.
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I see you have great taste in vehicles!!! A real oldie but goodie!! My favorite color even! Long live Ford!!
Enjoyed your beautiful video, thanks for posting!!
Nice Bronco Patrick.
Herb Pyle It is cool 😎 isn't it?