The Dutch were the first Europeans claim land in New Jersey. The region became a territory of England in 1664 when an English fleet sailed into New York Harbor and took control of Fort Amsterdam.
New Jersey's first permanent European settlement was in 1660.
Amaziah Bonham was born about 1713 at Maidenhead, Hunterdon County (now Lawrenceville, Mercer County), New Jersey. He was the son of Hezekiah Bonham and his second wife.
He married Rebecca Rittenhouse in 1734 in Randolph Township, Morris County, New Jersey. Rebecca was born in 1713 in Randolph.
Amaziah died on February 5, 1748/49 when he was only 36 years old.
Hunterdon County was originally part of Burlington County, West Jersey. It was set off from Burlington County on March 11, 1714. It included Amwell, Hopewell, and Maidenhead Townships.
Old Style Calendar
Before 1752 the year began on Lady Day, March 25th,. Dates between January 1st and March 24th were at the end of the year. Old Style (O.S.) and New Style (N.S.) are used to indicate whether the year has been adjusted. Often both dates are used.
Hunterdon County was originally part of Burlington County, West Jersey. It was set off from Burlington County on March 11, 1714. It included Amwell, Hopewell, and Maidenhead Townships.
Lawrenceville, Mercer County, New Jersey was founded as Maidenhead in 1697, as part of Burlington County in the colony of West Jersey. In 1714, the village became a part of Hunterdon County.
