January 3, 1703
William Leeds and Captain Kidd: Pious Men of God or Treacherous Pirates?
Monmouth Timeline story by Rick Burton On Wednesday, January 3, 1703, William Leeds Jr., a wealthy middle-aged Middletown resident, fully drew the mantle of God upon himself as he was baptized as a Christian. The rites of baptism have long
August 29, 1900
Cedar View Cemetery of Lincroft: A Final Resting Place for Black Families and Civil War Veterans
By John R. Barrows On August 29, 1900, Charles Reeves died, age 80, in Lincroft. A former slave, he lived his entire life in the Middletown area, and was laid to rest in Cedar View Cemetery. Charles Reeves was considered
June 25, 1912
Geraldine L. Thompson’s Favorite Child
Editor's note: Geraldine Thompson is, without question, one of the most important women in Monmouth County history. Monmouth Timeline is honored to have this account of Geraldine Thompson's impact from Professor Jane Scimeca, a new contributor. By Jane Scimeca
May 17, 1923
Monmouth County’s Official Song is “Monmouth County”
On July 5, 1939, the song “Monmouth County” was formally adopted as our county’s official song by the chosen freeholders. With lyrics written by Captain Cyril A. Smack of Sea Bright, and music by his sister, Gertrude Smack Seaman of
December 19, 2017
Middletown’s James van Riemsdyk Scores Milestone Goal in the National Hockey League
On May 4, 1989, James van Riemsdyk was born in Middletown. A 6-3 left wing, Van Riemsdyk attended Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft before moving to Ann Arbor, Michigan, for his junior year to play for the USA Hockey's National