An old book at the Middletown Library tells the story.
Abraham Lincoln was a descendant of one of Middletown's first settlers, according to "The Story of Middletown: The Oldest Settlement in New Jersey" by Ernest W. Mandeville, the rector of Christ Church on King's Highway. The 1927 book is available for perusal from the Middletown Township Public Library with a form of ID. In celebration of the 16th President's birthday, here is an excerpt from Chapter 18, "Famous Men and Landmarks." Paragraph breaks have been inserted to make it easier to follow the family tree. ________ Samuel Lincoln, the founder of the family, came to Massachusetts from Norwich, England. He had a son Mordecai, who in turn had a son Mordecai, born on April 24, 1686. Mordecai Lincoln 2nd moved to Middletown and married a…
A reminder of what Manalapan offices are open on Presidents Day.
In observation of President's Day on Monday, Feb. 18, the following buildings will be closed. Due to the high number of missed school days as a result of Hurricane Sandy, students in the Freehold Regional High School District and the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District will all have a full day of classes on Monday, Feb. 18.
Find out what local businesses are having sales this President's Day.
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Saturday, February 16
Have you had your eye on a few items at the Freehold Raceway Mall or at other local businesses? In honor of President's Day, many local businesses are cutting prices on big ticket items. See what kind of savings you could get this weekend with this sale roundup. In addition to savings inside the Freehold Raceway Mall, many of the stores surrounding the mall are also having huge sales. Sears Macy's Home Depot Don't feel like dealing with crowds this weekend? Be sure to check online for additional President's Day savings and in-store coupons.
