
The History of Pleasant Run in Stanton, New Jersey: Lenape Lands, Settlers, and Hidden Stories of Hunterdon County
The History of Pleasant Run in Stanton, New Jersey: Lenape Lands, Settlers, and Hidden Stories of Hunterdon County explores the rich and complex history of Pleasant Run, formerly Campbell's Brook, in Readington Township. From the thriving Lenape communities who first cultivated its fertile lands to the early European settlers who reshaped the landscape, this article uncovers centuries of human activity along its banks. It delves into the contributions of families like the Smiths, Harshalls, and Coles, the labor of enslaved individuals, and the enduring legacy of the Lenape. Join us as we uncover the hidden stories of this historic stream, a silent witness to the evolution of a nation.

The Matthias Schmidt Question: DNA Separates Germanna, VA and Readington, NJ Smith Families
Discover how DNA evidence solves a centuries-old genealogical puzzle, separating the Germanna and Readington Schmidt families.

Stanton, NJ History: How Christian Harshall and the Housel Family Shaped Hunterdon County
Stanton, New Jersey was at one time known as Housels. In this article, we explore why.

"Dutch Henry"Smith: A missing link?
Who was “Dutch Henry” Smith (1767-1848) and why does his DNA more closely match mine than my own family line of Johannes Smith (1718-1791)?