Morris County's Miners
According to the Encyclopedia of New Jersey (2004), the earliest miners in New Jersey were Dutch and English (primarily Welsh), migrating to the new world in the 1700s. The mineral riches were sent back to Europe and the reputation of vast resources helped establish New Jersey’s importance to the mining industry.
Later, the Irish, followed by eastern European peoples came to dominate Morris County’s mining labor force.
History records the names of the mining barons, but seldom is the miner remembered. The names of miners were gathered from census data in Morris County; please note in 1880, the census for Teabo Mine makes a distinction between “Works in Mine” and “Miner”. The distinction in labor has not been deciphered but included as part of the population making a living from the mines. Also included, those who made their living in service to miners: shop keepers, physicians, contractors.
Vestiges of mining history-in particular Iron mining-remain in Morris County.
Rockaway Township’s motto is “Iron Spirit”, and its emblem is an anvil.
Established in 1923, breaking away from Randolph Township, “Mine Hill” was selected as the name for the new municipality.
The previous municipal Mine Hill seal reflected its history, depicting mining implements:
The historic preservation and archeological examination of the mining industry remnants may assist in understanding the process of production and shed light on the employees’ lives.
The Town of Boonton, which owes its very existence to The Boonton Ironworks, constructed in 1830, has undertaken preservation and study of the former site, receiving a Morris County Historic Preservation grant in 2021.
The Hibernia District:
The Hibernia Branch of the Rockaway Township Library.
The Hibernia district is representative of a 19th century iron mining village. The Hibernia Church (now library) is the most visually intact building in the district. The church was built in 1869 with funds contributed by The Andover Iron Company, the Glendon Iron Company and the mercantile firm of Richards, Beach and Company. The lot itself was donated by Mr. Beach.
It is reported that ore was mined from the Hibernia Furnace as early as 1722. In 1765 the “Adventure Furnace”, later known as Hibernia Furnace, was built by Samuel Ford and supplied shot and ordinance for the Continentals during the Revolutionary War. By the 19th century, the furnace and iron works were destroyed, yet the Hibernia ores prompted development of a number of surrounding mines. Throughout the 19th century, Hibernia was one of the greatest centers of the New Jersey Iron Industry. The village expanded into Lower Hibernia and eastward toward Split Rock and Meriden. After WWII when the Hibernia mines were abandoned, so was most of the village.
Thank you, Rockaway Township Free Public Library
Below is a link to the New Jersey Geological Information App. One layer lists abandoned mines in the state.
NJ Geology Information App (arcgis.com)
This compilation of those who made their living from the mining industry is by no means complete.
If you have information you would like to share, photos, corrections, or additions to this list, please contact Jan Williams at [email protected].
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* Denotes died in mining accident.
The article below illustrates the risks miners faced daily, on one occasion, losing their clothes and boots.
Dover Iron Era, March 17, 1893
Edmond Allen:
Born Ireland c. 1842. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
James Allen:
Born Ireland c. 1835. In 1860, he resides in Jefferson.
John Allen:
Born Ireland c. 1838. In 1860, he resides in Jefferson.
Thomas Allen:
Born Ireland c. 1838. In 1860, he resides in Jefferson.
John Andrew:
Born England c. 1833. In 1860, he resides in Jefferson.
*Samuel Anderson:
Dover Iron Era, November 14, 1902
John Anderson:
Born New Jersey c. 1840. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
James Ash:
Born Ireland c. 1827. Resided in Boonton. Died c. 1883
George Austin:
Born England c. 1833. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
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* Denotes died in mining accident.
*Charles Bairnatz:
A Wharton resident, Mr. Bairnatz was killed in the Glen Iron Mine February 10, 1923.
NY Times, February 11, 1923
Thank you, Mr. Dan Lopez
Henry Barnes:
Dover Iron Era, December 16, 1904
*George Barton:
Killed at Hibernia Mine, age 20, June 6, 1890. Buried First Presbyterian Church.
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
*Samuel Bayles:
The Morris County Chronicle, August 13, 1880
*Everett Belphage/Ernest E. Bellrage:
Killed Hibernia Mine, age 23. Buried First Presbyterian February 23, 1887.
The Morris County Chronicle, February 26, 1887
Dover Iron Era, February 26, 1887
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
Monmouth H. Benson:
Civil War veteran. Born in Chester, New Jersey c. 1820 in 1860, he works as a “contractor in Mine” living in Jefferson. Benson enlisted during the Civil War, serving with Co K 27th NJ Vol.
Thomas C. Benson:
Born New Jersey c. 1836. Son of Monmouth Benson, he resides in Jefferson in 1860.
*James Berryman:
Killed at Hibernia Mine, age 43. Buried at Rockaway First Presbyterian January 31, 1881.
Dover Iron Era, November 9, 1881
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
Thank you, William “Bill” Woolley
*Freddie Bidgood:
Killed at Mount Hope Mine, age 14. Buried First Presbyterian April 28, 1883.
Dover Iron Era, May 5, 1883
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey
Andrew Birmingham:
Born in Ireland, March 1846. In 1900, he resides in Randolph, occupation Miner, Iron.
John Birmingham:
Born in Ireland, June 1835. In 1900, he resides in Randolph, occupation Miner, Iron.
*Hudson Blanchard:
Killed at Hibernia Mine, age 47. Cemetery records indicate Mr. Blanchard was disinterred from First Presbyterian.
Dover Iron Era, March 27, 1903
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey
Thomas W. Boon:
Born Maryland c. 1853. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
James P. Borlace:
Dover Advance, March 9, 1903
*Reuben Boswarick:
Killed at Hibernia Mine, age 38, buried on June 24, 1880, in First Presbyterian Cemetery.
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
Charles Bowden:
Born April, 1862, England. In 1900, he resides in Port Oram and is an iron ore miner.
Owen Brady:
Born Ireland c. 1835. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
*Richard Branch:
Born in England in 1856. Worked at Richard Mine. Died June 26, 1902 at age 46. Mr. Branch is buried in Orchard Street Cemetery, Dover, New Jersey.
Dover Iron Era, June 27, 1902
Thank you, Mr. Paul Wood, Orchard Street Gatehouse Historical Association.
Thank you, Mr. Dan Lopez (see NY Times, June 27, 1902 in Misc. section)
William Brint:
Born in England c. 1820. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
*Patrick Brislow:
Dover Iron Era, September 7, 1878 The Morris County Chronicle, September 7, 1878
Elijah Brotherton:
Dover Iron Era, November 27, 1891
Dorastus L. Bryant:
Dorastus L. Bryant was a prominent resident of Randolph and very active in township affairs. He was born in 1840, the son of Samuel C. Bryant, a local farmer who also operated a general store and cider distillery on Sussex Turnpike near Park Ave. Dorastus got his education in local schools and by working in his father's businesses, which he took over after his father's death in 1866. The height of the iron mining boom was underway when Bryant opened the Bryant Mine in 1868 on property south of Sussex Turnpike and west of Canfield Ave. The mine operated until 1890 when most of the Randolph mines closed. Cheaper ore became available from the Lake Superior region of the country. The Bryant Mine operated intermittently from 1868 to 1890 when it closed. The maximum output was 22,400 tons during the period 1876-1880. There were 5 independent shafts; one of the slopes was 735 feet in length. Remnants of the mine remain visible today, including a mine shaft, machine foundations, surface depressions, both shallow and deep that run in a line from Morris Turnpike to Sussex Turnpike, waste mine rock piles, and a cave.
The Iron Mining Industry of Randolph, New Jersey Excerpts from "Randolph, New Jersey Remembrances" by Robert J. Baptista, 2021
Timothy Buckley:
Born Ireland c. 1842. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
John Burke:
Born Ireland c. 1841. Resided in Rockaway. Died c. 1884
William Burke:
Born Ireland c. 1833. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
William Burnett:
Born England c. 1844. In 1880, Miner, Teabo Mine.
James Burns:
Born Ireland c. 1824. Resided in Randolph. Died c. 1884.
Michael Burns:
Born Ireland c. 1855. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
*Joseph Burroughs:
Killed at Mt. Hope Mine, age 29. Buried First Presbyterian Rockaway, January 25, 1888.
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
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* Denotes died in mining accident.
William Callahan:
Born Ireland c. 1824. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
Silvanus Carbis:
Born England c. 1859. Miner in Teabo Mine, 1880. Boards with the Sincock family.
James Carman:
Born Ireland c. 1822. In 1860, he resides in Jefferson.
Owen Carman:
Born Ireland c. 1835. His father is James Carman, Miner. In 1860, he resides in Jefferson.
Sylvester B. Carr:
Born in New Jersey c. 1832. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
William Cashen:
Born Ireland c. 1838. In 1860, he resides in Jefferson.
Horace Castmore:
Civil War veteran. Born in New Jersey, October, 1835. In 1860, he resides in Jefferson. On August 2, 1861, Horace enlisted in Co. A, 2nd NY Cavalry. Corporal Castmore was discharged September 3, 1864. He died May 14, 1893.
Dover Iron Era, May 19, 1893
James Castmore:
Born in New Jersey c. 1810. In 1860, he resides in Jefferson.
*David Caufield:
Dover Iron Era, December 4, 1880
William E. Chamberlain:
Born United States c. 1867. Resided Jefferson. Died c. 1883, age 16.
*John Champion:
Killed at Hibernia Mine, age 45. Buried First Presbyterian Rockaway, April 26, 1888.
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
*Philip H. Champion
A carpenter in the mines. Last known residence Jefferson Township. He died August 5, 1880 in a mining accident.
Dover Iron Era, August 7, 1880.
The Morris County Chronicle, August 13, 1880
Thank you, Mr. Paul Wood, Orchard Street Gatehouse Historical Association.
*Thomas S. Champion:
Born in Cornwall, c. 1838.
Died April 13, 1879, 18 hours after he was wounded a mine blast.
Dover Iron Era, April 19, 1879.
Thank you, Mr. Paul Wood, Orchard Street Gatehouse Historical Association.
William L. Champion:
Dover Advance, September 7, 1903 Dover Iron Era, September 4, 1903
*John Choraba:
Dover Iron Era, February 26, 1887
The Morris County Chronicle, February 26, 1887
*Horace Cobel
Dover Iron Era, January 29, 1892
*Richard H. Collict:
Born England c. 1851
Dover Iron Era, June 27, 1902
Thank you, Mr. Paul Wood, Orchard Street Gatehouse Historical Association.
Thank you, Mr. Dan Lopez (see NY Times, June 27, 1902 in Misc. section)
Henry Collins:
Born in Cornwall, England c. 1804.
Died of Phthisis April 18, 1885 in Rockaway Township.
Occupation Miner
Thank you, Mr. Paul Wood, Orchard Street Gatehouse Historical Association.
John Henry Collins:
Collins born in Cornwall England in 1831. Died in Port Oram on February 12, 1902 of Influenza.
Dover Iron Era, February 14, 1902
Thank you, Mr. Paul Wood, Orchard Street Gatehouse Historical Association.
*Michael Compus
Killed at Hibernia Mine, October 19, 1911.
Thank you, Mr. Dan Lopez (see NY Times article October 21, 1911 under Misc. section)
Jack Connel
The Morris County Chronicle, November 26, 1887
James Connelly:
Born in Ireland c. 1810. In 1860, he lives in Jefferson.
James D. Connelly:
Born in Ireland c. 1832. In 1860, he lives in Jefferson.
William Connelly:
Born in New Jersey c. 1840. In 1860, he lives in Jefferson with James Connelly.
Owen Connelly:
Born in New Jersey c. 18443. In 1860, he lives in Jefferson with James Connelly.
*John Cook:
Dover Iron Era, May 12, 1877
According to First Presbyterian cemetery records, Mr. Cook was the first burial in the indigent lot, occupying grave number one.
Several of the miners killed in various mining accidents are buried in this lot (located near the cemetery’s garage.)
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway New Jersey.
John Cook:
Born c. 1839 and died September 25, 1892 in Randolph Township.
Dover Iron Era, September 30, 1892.
Thank you, Mr. Paul Wood, Orchard Street Gatehouse Historical Association
Moses Coombs:
Moses Combs (1753-1834). Moses Combs operated an iron mine nearby on Combs Avenue. Combs Hollow, as well as the larger area of Ironia, had population growth due to the need for iron workers. Many of the workers were immigrants from England or Ireland with some of the single male miners boarding with local families.
The Iron Mining Industry of Randolph, New Jersey Excerpts from "Randolph, New Jersey Remembrances" by Robert J. Baptista, 2021
Thomas Cosgrove:
Born Ireland c. 1848. Resided Randolph. Died 1883.
*Marshall/Morris Coursen:
Born April 6, 1858. Died in a mining accident September 4, 1878. The same accident killed John Ryan. Marshall was buried in the First Presbyterian Church cemetery, Rockaway.
The Morris County Chronicle, September 7, 1878
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
James Crossman:
In 1880, the New Jersey census gives his employment as Miner.
Dover Iron Era, July 31, 1903
Patrick Cullan:
Born Ireland c. 1820. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
Thomas Cullen:
Born Ireland c. 1840. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
James Culligan:
Born Ireland c. 1830. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
John Culney:
Born Ireland c. 1845. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
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* Denotes died in mining accident.
*George Daddow:
Killed while working in a mine, Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, aged 19. Buried First Presbyterian, Rockaway, July 27,
1894.
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
*Albert David:
Born Hungary. Died in the Richard Mine accident, June 26, 1902.
Dover Iron Era, June 27, 1902
Thank you, Mr. Dan Lopez (see NY Times, June 27, 1902 in Misc. section)
John Dawe:
Born England c. 1842. In 1880, Miner, Teabo Mine.
Edward Daniel:
Born England c. 1848. Resided Rockaway. Died c. 1883
*Reuben C. Date:
Dover Iron Era, September 3, 1897
Dover Advance, July 2, 1903
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
*Arthur Daxon
Arthur succumbed to injuries received in a powder blast in King Mine. He is buried in the Saint Mary's Cemetery, Dover.
Dover Iron Era, March 24, 1877
Carl R. Dean, Sr.
Born in Mt. Arlington, NJ, Mr. Dean had lived in Dover and Roxbury Twp. before moving to Randolph.
Son of the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Lawrey) Dean, Carl served in the United States Army during WWII.
He had worked as a Miner in the Rockaway mines. He later worked as a loading dock specialist for Tredway Express for 20 years and then worked at the Randolph Township Recycling Center for many years until his retirement.
https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Departments/Planning-and-Preservation/Cultural-Resources-Survey/WWII
WWII on the Home Front. The long-abandoned mines served as air raid shelters in WWII.
NY Times, June 27, 1942.
Thank you, Mr. Dan Lopez
Edward F. DeCamp:
The Morris County Chronicle, June 10, 1881
*Robert DeGraw:
Dover Iron Era, September 12, 1890.
John Deit:
Born in England c. 1837. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
Thomas Delaney:
Born in Ireland in May of 1845, Mr. Delaney came to Hibernia to work in the mines around 1870.
Mr. Delaney then became a bottler.
He died in 1905.
Thank you, Marianne Delaney, great granddaughter of Mr. Thomas Delaney.
John Demorest:
Born New Jersey c. 1860. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
William H. Denis:
Born England c. 1854. Resided Randolph. Died c. 1883.
Patrick Dewin:
Born Ireland c. 1857. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine, alongside his father, Richard.
Richard Dewin:
Born Ireland c. 1832. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
Mahlon Dickerson:
Portrait of Judge M. Dickerson, Monmouth County Historical Association.
New Jersey's first iron mine, dating to 1713, was located in old Randolph which included Dover, Mine Hill, Wharton and Victory Gardens. Today the long closed mine is in Mine Hill. It was first called Suckasunny Mine, meaning "black rock" in the Lenni Lenape Indian language, an allusion to the magnetite deposits. It later became the Dickerson Mine after Jonathan Dickerson bought the property in 1779. The mine supplied much of the iron ore used to make weapons for the Revolutionary War. Dickerson's son Mahlon took over the mine in 1810. Mahlon Dickerson was governor of New Jersey from 1815 to 1817. On nearby land, he built an estate "Ferro Monte" ("Iron Mountain"). No longer standing, it was known for its beautiful gardens and a library of rare books. During the early 1800s the mine was profitable with a workforce of 8-10 men, mostly of English descent. The operation grew as iron demand increased in the Industrial Revolution and by 1850 about 40 men, mostly of Irish descent, were employed. The area of Mine Hill became known as Irishtown. After Mahlon Dickerson’s death in 1853, his heirs established the Dickerson Suckasunny Mining Company, which owned the Dickerson, King, Black Hills, and Canfield Mines in Morris County. The Dickerson Mine was one of the largest iron mines in New Jersey. It did not operate continuously but produced an estimated 1,000,000 tons of ore over its long history.
The Iron Mining Industry of Randolph, New Jersey Excerpts from "Randolph, New Jersey Remembrances" by Robert J. Baptista, 2021
Anthony Dobbins:
Born Ireland c. 1830. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
*John and James Dorman
Dover Iron Era, May 5, 1877
Edward Dorsey:
Born Ireland c. 1853. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
John Dorsey:
Born Ireland c. 1835. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
*Andrew Dudacziek:
Dover Iron Era, April 1, 1904
Henry Duffy:
Dover Iron Era, August 8, 1902
Richard Dyever (?):
Born Ireland c. 1823. Resided Rockaway. Died 1883.
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* Denotes died in mining accident.
James Edsall:
Born New Jersey c. 1861. In 1880, Rockaway Township, he is a border in the home of Theodore Earles, working in an iron mine.
*David B. Estler:
Killed at Hibernia Mine, August 4, 1886, age 40. Buried Rockaway First Presbyterian August 6.
Dover Iron Era, August 7, 1886
The Boonton Weekly Bulletin, August 12, 1886.
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
*George Everman:
Killed at Hibernia Mine, age 43. Buried First Presbyterian April 9, 1899.
Dover Iron Era, April 14, 1899
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
*George Everman, Jr.:
Killed at Hibernia Mine, age 57. Died May 9, 1906.
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
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* Denotes died in mining accident.
James Farley:
Born Ireland c. 1825. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
Patrick Finley:
Dover Iron Era, March 4, 1904
Mr. Finley is buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Dover.
John Finigan:
Born New Jersey, c. 1853. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
John Fitzgibbons:
Born Ireland c. 1834. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
James Flahriaty:
Born Ireland c. 1852. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
*Arthur Flatt:
Dover Iron Era, January 20, 1905
James Flatt:
Born in New Jersey c. 1834. In 1860, he resides in Jefferson.
William Fleming:
Born Ireland c. 1848. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
Peter Flynn:
Born Ireland c. 1828. In 1860 he lives in Jefferson.
Richard Fregans:
Born in England c. 1838, he lives in Mt. Hope as a miner.
James Furlong:
Born Ireland, c. 1852, In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
Michael Furlong:
Born Ireland c. 1840. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
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* Denotes died in mining accident.
Dennis Gallagher:
Born Ireland c. 1835. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
*John Geisik, Jr.:
Killed Mt. Hope Mine, age, 20, February 8, 1916.
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
James Gill:
Born England c. 1818. Resided Randolph. Died c. 1883.
Richard Graham:
Born in Ireland c. 1815, in 1860, resides in Jefferson.
*Richard Gray:
Killed at Mt. Hope Mine, aged 46. Buried First Presbyterian, Rockaway March 10, 1887.
Dover Iron Era, March 12, 1887
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
Philip Green:
Dover Iron Era, March 13, 1903
I.O.O.F. = Independent Order of Odd Fellows
K. of P. = Knights of Pythias
I.O.R.M. = Improved Order of Red Men
John Gribble:
Civil War veteran. Born England July 31, 1840. On June 22, 1861, Long Island, Mr. Gribble enlisted in New York’s 42nd Infantry, Co. C. as a Corporal. Discharged for disability on March 19, 1863 at Falmouth, Virginia. By 1880, Mr. Gribble is working in Teabo Mine.
In 1886, Mr. Gribble files for an Invalid pension, which was granted. By 1900, he resides in Boonton employed as an “Engineer” (Railroad or Mining is not indicated.) Mr. Gribble died March 13, 1906 and was buried March 15, 1906 in First Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway.
His wife, Rachel, filed for a widow’s pension March 23, 1906.
*Charles Guest:
Killed at Mt. Hope Mine, age 20. Buried First Presbyterian, Rockaway, September 5, 1886.
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
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* Denotes died in mining accident.
*James Hall:
Killed at Hibernia Mine. Buried First Presbyterian May 29, 1898.
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
* John Halloran:
Rockaway Record, January 4, 1900 Rockaway Record, January 11, 1900
William J. Ham:
Born England c. 1845. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
Andrew Hanson:
Born Sweden c. 1838. Resided Rockaway. Died c. 1883.
William Harlem:
Born in Ireland c. 1832. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
*George Harper:
Killed at Hibernia Mine, age 67. Buried First Presbyterian November 26, 1891.
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
James Harper:
Dover Iron Era, June 15, 1872
*Andrew Harrick/Hanyke:
Killed at Hibernia Mine, age 43. Buried Rockaway First Presbyterian July 23, 1884.
Dover Iron Era, July 26, 1884
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
*James Harris:
Killed Hibernia Mine, age 40. Buried First Presbyterian, June 11, 1895.
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
Dr. P. A. Harris:
Dover Iron Era, April 5, 1873
Thomas Harris:
Born England c. 1822. In 1880, Miner, Teabo Mine.
*Timothy Hart:
Dover Iron Era, April 7, 1905
A.O.H. = Ancient Order of Hibernians
Michael Hayes:
Born Ireland c. 1835. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
Frederick Helms:
Born New Jersey c. 1840. In 1860, he resides in Jefferson.
Peter Delaney Henderson, Jr:
Civil War veteran Co. E, 11th NJ
Dover Iron Era, August 8, 1902
G.A.R. = Grand Army of the Republic
John C. Heslin:
Dover Iron Era, October 7, 1904 /Dover Iron Era, October 7, 1904
Dover Iron Era, October 7, 1904
He was a "Walking Boss" in the mines when he was younger, but then opened Heslin's Hotel in Hibernia.
Thank you, Marianne Delaney, great granddaughter of Mr. John Heslin.
Joseph H. Hiler
Civil War veteran
Born c. 1826, New Jersey. In the 1860 Rockaway Township census, he is a farmer in the 1880 Boonton census his occupation is listed as “Mining Engineer”.
Corporal Co. B, 27th NJ (Enlistment/Discharge dates unknown.) The 1880 census indicates he is a mining engineer.
Joseph Hiler died November 4, 1913, his burial location is unknown as of 2021.
The Boonton Weekly Bulletin, November 20, 1913
*Joseph Hill:
Killed in Mt. Hope Mine, age 19. Buried First Presbyterian Rockaway, December 30, 1888.
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
Joseph H. Hitchens:
Born in England c. 1834, Mr. Hitchens became a United States citizen on October 24, 1868.
Mr. Hitchens died February 18, 1892 and is buried in the First Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway.
Dover Iron Era, February 26, 1892
*Anthony H. Odgers (Misidentified as Hodges):
Anthony H. Odgers. Born in Cornwall. Died from injuries received in a mining accident. Buried December 5, 1880 in First Presbyterian cemetery. After Mr. Odgers death in the mines, his widow was unable to support her family so the Odgers children were committed to the Morris County Children's Home.
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey. Thank you, Ms. Holly Odgers, great, great granddaughter of Anthony H. Odgers
Stephen Hogan:
Born Ireland c. 1820. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
Morris Holly:
Born Ireland c. 1830. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
*Jesse Hopkins:
The Boonton Weekly Bulletin, November 2, 1899
*Pal/Paul Hornyak:
Boonton Weekly Bulletin, January 25, 1912
Mr. Hornyak is buried in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Rockaway Township.
* James Howard:
Rockaway Record, April 12, 1900
Fred Hulmes:
Dover Advance, July 23, 1903
Foreman Harvey Shaw was killed in this accident.
Fleming Hunter:
Born Canada c. 1837. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
Daniel Hurd:
Born February 24, 1762, and resident of Rockaway. He served as a Private in the Morris County Militia
In 1790, Mr. Hurd began the Hurdtown Mine.
Mr. Hurd died in Sussex County, New Jersey on March 29, 1835 and is buried there in the Sparta Cemetery.
Thank you, Daughters of the American Revolution, Morristown chapter.
James Hyde:
Born in Ireland c. 1825. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
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* Denotes died in mining accident.
*Arthur Jackson
Dover Iron Era, March 24, 1877
*John Jacobs:
Killed in Huff (Hoff) Mine.
Dover Advance, January 21, 1904
Andrew Jakins:
Born Scotland c. 1826. In 1860, he resides in Jefferson.
Reverend John Rhys Jenkins:
Born in Carmarthenshire, Wales on June 7, 1828 he worked as a miner and part-time minister at the Richard Mine. Eventually, Jenkins would become a spiritual leader in the Welsh Presbyterian Church. Rev. Jenkins died December 31, 1874 and he is buried in Orchard Street Cemetery, Dover. His stone is engraved “Erected by his patriotic friends.”
Thank you, Mr. Paul Wood, Orchard Street Gatehouse Historical Association.
Excerpts below from Charles D. Platt’s Dover History, published in 1914 regarding Rev. Jenkins:
Peter Jewell
Peter Jewell, miner, standing center. The image was taken in 1908.
Mr. Jewell was born c. 1844 in Cornwall, England into a family of miners. It is unknown when he immigrated to the United States, making his home in Wharton. Mr. Jewell began working the mines in the 1860s until his retirement in the early 1900s.
Peter Jewell passed away in 1909 and is interred in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Dover.
Peter Jewell’s obituary card from the Bermingham Funeral home in Wharton.
Thank you, Mr. Henry A. Jewell, great-grandson of Mr. Peter Jewell.
*Bernard Johnson
The Morris County Chronicle, June 23, 1888
Manuel Johnson:
The Morris County Chronicle, April 16, 1880
Miley Jones:
Born Ireland c. 1830. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
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* Denotes died in mining accident.
John Kabren:
Born England c. 1845. Resided Randolph. Died c. 1883.
Daniel Kearns:
Born New Jersey c. 1857. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine, alongside his step father, Patrick Mullen.
Michael Kearney:
Born Ireland c. 1833. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
John Keiff:
Born Ireland c. 1834. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
Patrick Kelley
Born Ireland c. 1835. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
*John Kenney
Dover Iron Era, March 14, 1890
George Kennick:
Dover Iron Era, July 7, 1905
*Paul Ketrs
Killed at Hibernia Mine, October 19, 1911.
Thank you, Mr. Dan Lopez (see NY Times article October 21, 1911 in Misc. section)
*Joseph Kevlin:
Dover Iron Era, July 26, 1884
Henry Kice:
The Morris County Chronicle, May 14, 1880
Patrick Kilday:
Born in Ireland c. 1834. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
*James Kiley:
Boonton Weekly Bulletin, November 21, 1889
*George Kormus
Killed at Hibernia Mine, October 19, 1911.
Thank you, Mr. Dan Lopez (see NY Times article October 21, 1911 in Misc. section)
Patrick Kyle:
Born Ireland c. 1830. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
Samuel Kynor:
Born New Jersey c. 1851. In 1880, he lives in Rockaway Township and works as a Mine Contractor, per the census.
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* Denotes died in mining accident.
Minard La Fever:
Alternate spelling Lafevre.
Born 1744, Mr. La Fever served during the American Revolution. New Jersey Line, a private in both the Morris County Militia and the Continental Army.
Private in both the Morris Co New Jersey Militia and the Continental Army
A resident of Succasunna, he built the Valley Forge on the Upper Rockaway and purchased the Dickerson mine in Succasunna in 1779.
Thank you, Ms. Patricia Sanftner and Ms. Bobbi Bailey, members of the Morristown Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Davies Lawler:
Lawler House. Photo Realator.com
The 1870 census described the Lawler family as Davies Lawler, 50, an iron miner from Ireland, his wife Bridget, 36, daughters Mary, 15, Margaret, 11, Anna, 7, Catharine, 6, Jane, 4, son John, an infant, and a domestic servant.
The Iron Mining Industry of Randolph, New Jersey Excerpts from "Randolph, New Jersey Remembrances" by Robert J. Baptista, 2021
William Lewis:
Dover Iron Era, July 24, 1903
Edward Libby:
Born England c. 1837. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
William Libby:
Born in England c. 1830. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson. In 1900, he resides in Randolph, Occupation Miner, Iron. Mr. Libby is buried in Locust Hill Cemetery, Dover, New Jersey.
Dover Iron Era, November 13, 1903
*Dennis Litomko:
A Wharton resident, Mr. Bairnatz was killed in the Glen Iron Mine February 10, 1923.
NY Times, February 12, 1923
Thank you, Mr. Dan Lopez
Marshall Love:
Marshall Love, Co. K., 39th NJ Inf
Marshall Love Muster card
Marshall Love (right)
Born 1821 in the Parker section of Rockaway Township. Mr. Love enlisted during the Civil War September 14, 1864.
Mr. Love died in 1921 and is buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Chester.
Thank you, Ms. Laura Love Yaremcho, great-great granddaughter of Marshall Love.
Charles Lundren:
Born Switzerland c. 1837. Resided Rockaway. Died April 16, 1883.
Jonas Lyon
Born c. 1759, he enlisted at Pequannock in June of 1778. He served in the Continental Army under Capt. Cox's Co., Col. Elias Dayton's Regt. Soldier Lyon served nine months and was honorably discharged.
In civilian life, Mr. Lyon worked in the iron mines.
Mr. Lyon died in 1835 and is buried in the Lyonsville-Luker Cemetery located on private property in Rockaway Township.
Thank you, Daughters of the American Revolution, Morristown Chapter.
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* Denotes died in mining accident.
Thomas Madden
The Morris County Chronicle, February 27, 1880
William Maguire:
The obituary for his wife, Susan, provides a glimpse into the life of the mining community.
Dover Iron Era, November 28, 1902
*Patrick Maher:
William Maley:
Born in Pennsylvania c. 1837. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
Andrew Malone:
Andrew Malone (brother of Richard) was born in Pennsylvania, 1848. He died in Upper Hibernia on July 25, 1888, and is buried in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Hibernia.
Thank you, Ms. Marianne Delaney, great-granddaughter of Andrew Malone.
*Richard Malone:
Born Ireland c. 1852. Mr. Malone died on June 13, 1884
Dover Iron Era, June 21, 1884
Thank you, Ms. Marianne Delaney.
*John Manister
Killed at Hibernia Mine, October 19, 1911.
Thank you, Mr. Dan Lopez (see NY Times article October 21, 1911 in Misc. section)
Richard Margenson:
Born New Jersey c. 1843. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
Bennet R. Martin:
Born England c. 1840. Resided Randolph. Died October 1, 1883. Buried Orchard Street Cemetery, Dover.
Dover Iron Era, October 6, 1883
James Martin:
Born Ireland c. 1840. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
*David Matthews:
Killed at Hibernia Mine, age 45. Buried First Presbyterian April 29, 1901.
Dover Iron Era, May 3, 1901
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
William A. Matthews:
Born in England, 1847.
Mr. Matthews was not only a mason and a miner, but he served as Rockaway's mayor-running as a Socialist.
Thank you, Mr. Paul Wood, Orchard Street Gatehouse Historical Association.
Patrick McCarr:
Born Ireland c. 1832. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
Charles Mcarty:
Born Ireland, c. 1848. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
Jason McCarty:
Born in Ireland c. 1827. In 1860 he is a “mining contractor” residing in Jefferson.
John McConville:
Born Ireland c. 1839. In 1880, Miner, Teabo Mine.
Charles J. McCullough:
Rockaway Record, January 28, 1932
*John McGarity:
The Morris County Chronicle, October 1, 1887
Patrick McGarry
Born cc. 1832 in Ireland, Mr. McGarry lived in Randolph.
Dover Iron Era, February 12, 1892.
John McGinnis:
Born Ireland c. 1835. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
William McGuire:
Dover Iron Era, June 20, 1890
Patrick McKee:
Born Ireland c. 1815. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson and works as a Mining Contractor.
Joseph McNeer:
Born Ireland c. 1829. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
James Mead:
Alternate spelling: Meads. Born c. 1750, he enlisted at Morristown in 1775. He served as a Private, later Sergeant, in the American Revolution. Attached to the New Jersey Line under Capt. W. Piatt, Capt. Baldwin, Col. Ogden's Regt. Participated in the battles of Monmouth, Brandywine, Yorktown.
Sergeant Mead’s discharge paper was signed by Gen. George Washington.
A resident of n Roxbury near Flanders, Mr. Mead was a collier by trade, indicating an involvement in some aspect of mining.
He applied for a pension from Roxbury in 1818 and 1820, claiming he was by then a pauper, supported by Roxbury.
Mr. Mead died on November 28, 1827. His burial location is unknown.
Thank you, Morristown chapter of the D.A.R.
*Stephen Mecham:
Born United States c. 1866. Resided Randolph. Died May 12, 1883, aged 17.
Joseph Michalyk:
Rockaway Records, February 8, 1900
*Stephen Mida
Killed at Hibernia Mine, October 19, 1911.
Thank you, Mr. Dan Lopez (see NY Times article October 21, 1911 in Misc. section)
Robert Milhan:
Born New Jersey c. 1836. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
*Andrew Miskoshek
Killed at Hibernia Mine, October 19, 1911.
Thank you, Mr. Dan Lopez (see NY Times article October 21, 1911 below)
Joseph Mitchells:
Born in England c. 1810. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
*Stefano Mojack
Dover Advance, June 22, 1903
John Monah:
Born Hungary. Wounded in The Richard Mine accident that killed Albert David.
Dover Iron Era, June 27, 1902.
Thank you, Mr. Dan Lopez (see NY Times, June 27, 1902 in Misc. section)
Sanford More:
Born in New Jersey c. 1844. In 1860, he resides in Jefferson.
Thomas Morrissey:
Born in New Jersey, January 1862. In 1900, he resides in Randolph, occupation Miner, Iron.
Albert Moore:
New Jersey c. 1841. In 1860 resides in Jefferson. Albert, James and Samuel reside in the same house.
James Moore:
New Jersey c. 1830. In 1860 resides in Jefferson. Albert, James and Samuel reside in the same house.
Moses Moore:
Born in New Jersey c. 1836. In 1860, he resides in Jefferson.
Samuel Moore:
Born in New Jersey c. 1839. In 1860 resides in Jefferson. Albert, James and Samuel reside in the same house.
Edward Moran:
Born in New Jersey c. 1858. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
John R. Moran:
Born Ireland c. 1853. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
Edward Moyle:
Born England c. 1834. Resided Randolph. Died April 7, 1883.
John Mulcahy:
Born Ireland c. 1830. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
Patrick Mulcahay:
Born Ireland c. 1840. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
Patrick Mullen:
Born Ireland c. 1835. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
James Mullis:
Born New Jersey c. 1832. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
*Manuel Muñoz
Born January 10, 1921 in Puebla, Mexico, Mr. Muñoz was a resident of the Bowlbyville section of Dover at the time of his death, aged 28. Mr. Muñoz is buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Randolph, New Jersey.
The obituary below was submitted by the son of Manuel Muñoz, Mr. Gonzalo Manuel Muñoz (identified as Gonzales in the obituary.) In a recent conversation with his mother, Mr. Muñoz relayed that her recollection of the other miner involved, Pastor Mateo, was from Puerto Rico. Mrs. Munoz recalled only the first names of other miners, but not their surnames.
The Muñoz family did know another miner, Mr. Juan Agront.
Dover Advance, Dec. 3, 1949.
Thank you, Mr. Gonzalo Manuel Muñoz.
John Murphy:
Born Ireland c. 1836. In 1880, Miner, Teabo Mine.
Thomas Murray:
Born Ireland c. 1833. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
*William Murtha
Killed in the Hurd Mine, July 7, 1899.
NY Times, July 8, 1899
Thank you, Mr. Dan Lopez.
William Murton:
Born England c. 1851. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
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* Denotes died in mining accident.
John Nancarrow:
Born England c. 1845. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
*William Nicholas:
1880 Rockaway Township
Dover Iron Era, April 3, 1875
*Frederick Nichols:
Dover Iron Era, June 27, 1902
Dover Iron Era, August 1, 1902
Dover Iron Era, August 1, 1902
Thank you, Mr. Dan Lopez (see NY Times, June 27, 1902 in Misc. section)
*Josiah Nichols:
Dover Iron Era, January 17, 1890
*Michael Nojoc
Killed at Hibernia Mine, October 19, 1911.
Thank you, Mr. Dan Lopez (see NY Times article October 21, 1911 in Misc. section)
*Richard M. Nugent
Dover Iron Era, June 28, 1873.
Mr. Nugent is buried in the Old Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Dover.
His tombstone reads:
“Aged 42 Years
Of County Dublin, Ireland
Killed at the Baker Mine
May His Soul Rest in Peace Amen
Erected By His Wife Mary Nugent”
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* Denotes died in mining accident.
Thomas Odell:
Born Ireland c. 1829. Resided Randolph. Died April 19, 1883.
John Oconners:
Born Ireland c. 1841. In 1880, Miner, Teabo Mine.
John Oconners:
Born Ireland c. 1861. In 1880, Works in Mine alongside his father, John. Teabo Mine.
Daniel Ohare:
Born Ireland c. 1845. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
Mathew Omaley:
Born Ireland c. 1810. In 1860, he resides in Jefferson.
Thomas Omaley:
Born Connecticut c. 1844. In 1860, he resides in Jefferson.
Francis Opie:
Born England c. 1858. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
*William Osbourne:
Killed at Mt. Hope Mine, age 17. Buried at First Presbyterian Rockaway, buried May 14, 1888.
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
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* Denotes died in mining accident.
Bartholomew Palmer:
Born United States c. 1843. Resided Rockaway. Died May 18, 1883.
William Pascoe:
Dover Iron Era, February 7, 1890
Marmaduke Peckitt:
Dover Iron Era, June 5, 1903
James Penna:
Born England c. 1841. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
Joseph L. Philips:
Born England c. 1858. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
William J. Phillips:
Born England c. 1856. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
John H. Phillips:
Born England c. 1860. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
William Pierce:
Born in England c. 1837. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
Thomas Pine:
Born Ireland, c. 1836. In 1860, he resides in Jefferson.
*Joseph Ploskunka
Killed at Hibernia Mine, October 19, 1911.
Thank you, Mr. Dan Lopez (see NY Times article October 21, 1911 in Misc. section)
William Polglaze:
Born England c. 1848. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
*George Pollich:
Killed at Hibernia Mine, October 19, 1911.
Thank you, Mr. Dan Lopez (see NY Times article October 21, 1911 in Misc. section)
William F. Potter:
Dover Iron Era, February 14, 1902
*Joseph Prisk:
Born England c. 1844. Resided Rockaway. Died March 6, 1884.
Dover Iron Era, March 8, 1884
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
Thomas Prouse:
Dover Iron Era, September 3, 1897
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* Denotes died in mining accident.
Edward Ragan:
Born New Jersey, April 1868.In 1900 he lives in Randolph, occupation Miner, Iron.
*James Reed:
Killed Hibernia Mine, age 32. Buried First Presbyterian October 4, 1898.
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
*John Reynolds:
John Reynolds:
Born England, c. 1836.
1870 census, Randolph.
John Reynolds obituary noted as born in Redruth, Cornwall, England.
Dover Iron Era, February 3, 1872
Redruth in Cornwall was a mining town. A statue depicting miners in Redruth village was erected in 2016.
Michael Reynolds:
Born Ireland c. 1835. In 1880, Miner, Teabo Mine.
Thomas Rice:
Born Ireland c. 1852. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
Albert Richards:
James Richards:
Born England c. 1846. In 1880, Miner, Teabo Mine.
Lancelot W. Richudom:
Born Pennsylvania c. 1833. In 1880, he is the mine superintendent, Teabo Mine.
Andrew Rieley:
Dover Iron Era, August 4, 1905
Michael Rieley:
Born Ireland c. 1848. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
Henry Roberts:
Born England c. 1860. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
William Robins:
Dover Iron Era, March 20, 1903
Dover Advance, March 19, 1903
Zepheniah Robinson:
Born in New York, c. 1826. In 1860, he resides in Jefferson.
John Rogers:
Born Elegon Parish, England.
Dover Iron Era, July 2, 1897
Martin A. Rowan:
Born England c. 1852. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
Mark Rowe:
Born England c. 1855. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
Francis Roark:
Born Ireland c. 1835. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
John Rowe:
Born England c. 1851. Miner in Teabo Mine, 1880. Boards with the Sincock family.
*John Ryan:
Mr. Ryan was killed in a mining accident September 4 1878, and was buried in Hibernia cemetery. The same accident killed his son, Patrick, and Marshall Coursen.
The Morris County Chronicle, September 7, 1878
*John Ryan:
The Morris County Chronicle, October 1, 1887
Mortimer Ryan:
Dover Iron Era, October 7, 1898
*Patrick Ryan:
Killed with his father, John Ryan in the same accident
Michael Ryan:
Born New Jersey c. 1856. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
Timethy Ryan:
Born Ireland c. 1842. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
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* Denotes died in mining accident.
Robert Sandy:
The Morris County Chronicle, March 10, 1882
*Fred Saundry:
Tombstone reads Fred Sandry
Dover Iron Era, February 1, 1901
James Sandry:
Randolph census, 1880
John Saundry:
Randolph census, 1900
*John Scotch:
Killed at Hibernia Mine, age 33. Buried First Presbyterian Rockaway, February 25, 1899.
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
John Sculley:
Born Ireland c. 1850. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
James J. Scully:
Born United States c. 1866. Resided Rockaway. Died aged 17, April 21, 1883.
George Searls:
Lost his foot in a minining accident. The foot was buried November 3, 1897.
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
*John Searls:
Killed Hibernia Mine, aged 52. Buried First Presbyterian July 17, 1894.
Dover Iron Era, July 20, 1894
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
*William Searls:
Killed at Hibernia Mine, age 48. Buried First Presbyterian, Rockaway , buried March 28, 1888.
William J. Searles:
Born England c. 1841. Resided Randolph. Died November 21, 1883.
Thomas Sedgeman:
Born England c. 1841. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
John Sedgman:
Dover Iron Era, January 13, 1883
Franklin J. Shauger:
Born United States c. 1852. Resided Rockaway. Died December 15, 1883.
Peter Sharkey:
Dover Iron Era, December 25, 1875
*Harvey Shaw:
Dover Advance, July 20, 1903 Dover Advance, July 23, 1903
NY Times, July 20, 1903.
Thank you, Mr. Dan Lopez.
Thomas Sheridan:
Born Ireland c. 1830. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
Thomas Sheridan:
Born England c. 1838. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
*Frederick Shiffner
Killed in the Hurd Mine, July 7, 1899.
Mr. Shiffner is buried in Orchard Street Cemetery, Dover, New Jersey.
NY Times, July 8, 1899
Thank you, Mr. Dan Lopez.
Pierce Shortell:
Born Ireland c. 1838. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
Edward Sincock:
Born England c. 1817. In 1880, Miner, Teabo Mine.
John Sincock:
son of Edward, born in England c. 1858, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
Samuel Sincock:
son of Edward, born in England c. 1852, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
The Sincock family had two boarders in 1880; John Rowe and Carbis Silvanus, both from England.
John Slack:
Born in New Jersey c. 1839. In 1860, he resides in Jefferson.
*David Slaight:
Killed at Hibernia Mine, October 19, 1911.
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
Thank you, Mr. Dan Lopez (see NY Times article October 21, 1911 in Misc. section)
Benjamin Sloan:
Civil War veteran. Born in New Jersey c. 1830. In 1860, he resides in Jefferson. On February 24, 1865, he enlisted in Co. E 9th NJ. Discharged July 12, 1865. Benjamin Sloan died July 13, 1913 and is buried in Holland Cemetery, Jefferson, New Jersey.
Bridget Lockman Smith:
After her husband was killed in a mining accident, Mrs. Smith began renting out her double house in Mine Hill to boarders, trying to make ends meet. This structure is important to Morris County’s history as a sole remaining example of an 1800s miner dwelling.
The house is on both the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places.
The structure has received Morris County Preservation grants to restore the dwelling and out buildings.
*Alfred S. Spencer:
Killed Hibernia Mine, age 30. Buried First Presbyterian cemetery, June 13, 1889.
Boonton Weekly Bulletin, June 27, 1889
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
George Stacy:
Born in England, c. 1848
Dover Iron Era, January 22, 1881
*Isaac Stalter:
Born United States c. 1852. Resided Rockaway. Died August 1, 1883.
Dover Iron Era, August 4, 1883
Samuel Stanbury
Alternate spelling: Stansbury, Stanbery. Born in Morristown on June 26, 1754, he served as a Private in the and the State Troops during the American Revolution.
Mr. Stansbury died in Canton, Ohio on May 20, 1823. The Stansbury family lore is that he was killed in a mine cave in.
Thank you, Morristown Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
*John Stickle:
Killed at Hibernia Mine. Buried First Presbyterian May 23, 1891.
Dover Iron Era, May 22, 1891 1880 census, Greenville, Morris County, New Jersey
The son mentioned as working with him is unidentified. In 1880, there are two sons; Raymond and Lewis and a daughter, Viola. The obituary indicates that there are only two surving children, a boy and a girl.
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
Alcany Stidworthy:
Born Wales c. 1840. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
James Stidworthy:
Born England c. 1834. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
Reuben Stidworthy:
Born England c. 1838. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
*George E. Storms:
Killed at Hibernia Mine, age 35. Buried First Presbyterian September 6, 1890.
Dover Iron Era, September 12, 1890
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
*Charles Stricho:
Dover Iron Era, January 16, 1903
Rev. Luke I. Stoughtenbury:
Dover Iron Era, March 20, 1873
Michael Sullivan:
Born Ireland c. 1830. In 1880, Miner, Teabo Mine.
Michael Sullivan:
Born Maryland c. 1856. In 1880, Works in Mine, alongside his father, Michael, in the Teabo Mine.
Michael Sullivan:
Born Ireland c. 1835. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
John Swayze:
Born March, 1869 in New Jersey. In 1900 he resides in Randolph, Occuation Miner, Iron.
*Joseph Swenty:
Killed at Hibernia Mine, October 19, 1911.
Thank you, Mr. Dan Lopez (see NY Times article October 21, 1911 in Misc. section)
*Joseph Swingler:
Killed at Hibernia Mine, October 19, 1911.
Thank you, Mr. Dan Lopez (see NY Times article October 21, 1911 in Misc. section)
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* Denotes died in mining accident.
Thomas Taylor:
Born England c. 1816. In 1860, he resides in Jefferson.
Edward Terrell:
Born Ireland c. 1842. Resided Rockaway. Died June 24, 1883.
Harry Thomas:
Dover Iron Era, February 21, 1890
John Thomas:
The Morris County Chronicle, February 4, 1898
Josiah Thomas:
Born England c. 1826. In 1880, Miner, Teabo Mine.
Richard Thomas:
Son of Josiah. Born England c. 1861. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
*Thomas Thomas:
Dover Iron Era, April 3, 1903
*William Thomas:
Killed at Mt. Hope Mine, aged 44, June 13, 1916.
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
*Lewis Toth:
Dover Iron Era, November 14, 1902
Thomas Tretheney:
Born England c. 1828. In 1860 he resides in Jefferson.
Thomas Trevarthon:
Born unknown.
Injured in The Richard Mine.
Dover Iron Era, June 27, 1902
Thank you, Mr. Dan Lopez (see NY Times, June 27, 1902 in Misc. section)
Richard Trevithen:
Born England c. 1832. In 1880, Miner, Teabo Mine.
Samuel Trevithen:
Born England c. 1859. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
John Try:
Born Ireland c. 1833. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
David Try:
Born Ireland c. 1858. In 1880, Works in Mine alongside his father, John.
*Henry Tucker:
Killed at Hibernia Mine, age 67. Buried First Presbyterian, March 7, 1893.
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
John Tuwartha:
Born England c. 1855 In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
Joseph Tuwartha:
Born England c. 1857. In 1880, Works in Mine, Teabo Mine.
V
* Denotes died in mining accident.
*William Vanson:
Killed at Hibernia Mine, age 56. Buried First Presbyterian, buried April 1, 1883.
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
*John Vanderbush:
Killed at Mt. Hope Mine, July 2, 1909.
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
*Walter Vanderbush:
Killed Hibernia Mine, age 35. Buried First Presbyterian, April 9, 1895.
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
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* Denotes died in mining accident.
Richard Welch:
Born Ireland c. 1820. In 1860, he resides in Jefferson.
Robert Welch:
Born Ireland c. 1830. In 1860, he resides in Jefferson.
Michael Welsh:
Dover Iron Era, August 28, 1886
It is unknown if Mr. Welsh survived this accident.
*Unknown Welshman
Killed in the North River Iron Mine, August 18, 1870.
NY Times, August 19, 1870
Thank you, Mr. Dan Lopez.
Thomas Whelen:
Thank you, Mr. Paul Wood, Orchard Street Gatehouse Historical Association.
*John Whitford
Killed in the Hurd Mine, February 14, 1906.
Mr. Whitford is buried in Orchard Street Cemetery, Dover.
NY Times, February 15, 1906.
Thank you, Mr. Dan Lopez.
John Oliver Wicks:
Dover Iron Era, January 10, 1890
Mr. Wicks is buried in Orchard Street Cemetery, Dover, New Jersey
*Jerimiah G. Wiggins:
Born April 18, 1848. Killed in Dalrymple Mine, Ironia, October 25, 1875. Buried in First Presbyterian Church cemetery October 27, 1875.
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
*William Wilcox:
Dover Iron Era, April 24, 1875.
*Edward Williams:
Killed at Hibernia Mine, age 32, May 3, 1905.
Dover Iron Era, May 5, 1905
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
*Henry Williams:
Killed at Richard Mine, age 48. Buried First Presbyterian cemetery, January 31, 1881.
Thank you, Robert W. Nichols, Sexton, Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery, Rockaway, New Jersey.
James Williams
Injured in the North River Iron Mine, August 18, 1870.
NY Times, August 19, 1870
Thank you, Mr. Dan Lopez.
John Williams:
Dover Iron Era, February 26, 1887
Richard Williams:
Boonton Weekly Bulletin, November 27, 1884.
Richard Williams, Jr.:
Born England c. 1864. Resided Randolph. Died December 22, 1884.
Thomas Williams:
Dover Advance, August 20, 1903.
*Harry Willes / Henry Wells:
Buried in Orchard Street Cemetery as Henry Wells. Recorded as 21 years old when he died.
Dover Iron Era, January 6, 1883
Dover Iron Era, January 13, 1883
Thank you, Mr. Paul Wood, Orchard Street Gatehouse Historical Association.
Thomas Henry Wilton:
Born December 24, 1877 in New York, his early working life, he was a Miner.
The Dover Advance, May 21, 1901 edition announces the arrival of a daughter.
After 1910, Mr. Wilton was employed as a machinist in various places.
Mr. Wilton’s father, also Thomas, remained a Miner.
Thomas Wilton:
Born in England on March 3, 1839. Mr. Wilton was a Miner and in the 1905 census was a resident of Randolph.
He died on November 15, 1908 and is buried in the Orchard Street Cemetery, Dover
Misc.
View a list of all mines in Morris County.
Rockaway Township: The Richard, Allen and Teabo mines produced high-grade iron ore from the early 1800s-some claim even earlier-shutting down operation in 1958.
The Gold Rush
The Morris County Chronicle, January 14, 1898
Leisure
Dover Iron Era, August 27, 1897
Dover Iron Era, January 14, 1882
Wages
The Morris County Chronicle, February 20, 1880
The Ogden Mine Railroad
Dover Iron Era, March 20, 1873
From the Collection of Mr. Dan. Lopez
NY Times, October 21, 1911.
NY Times, July 17, 1905
NY Times, June 27, 1902.
NY Times, January 3, 1942.
