The Early Settlers [Part 2 - The Spectacular History of the New Jersey Shore]

The Spectacular History of the New Jersey Shore
The Spectacular History of the New Jersey Shore
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Published 2021-03-17
As early as 1650, whaling in Delaware Bay had helped to create the first settlement in Cape May County. This small whaling village near the Cape May Point, became known as Town Bank. Small whaling communities would also develop further up the the coast, in places like Peck's Beach (now Ocean City), Seven Mile Beach (now Avalon and Stone Harbor), and Long Beach.

In the early 1700s, farmers and pioneers residing along the coast needed protection from the harsh winters and heavy storms, so they settled a few miles inland. Most of them made their living by fishing, raising livestock, or gathering oysters and shellfish. Farmers would swim their cattle and livestock out to the barrier islands in the summer, allowing them to graze. Then swim them back in fall.

By 1720, boat building had developed into a thriving industry around the Little Egg Harbor district . The region had also become a port of trade, attracting merchants from New York City and Philadelphia. Quakers, living along the coast had begun taking in guests during the 1700s. Adventurous travelers from Philadelphia were also visiting the shore, setting up tents on the beach. In 1765, Reuben Tucker purchased the entire island of Short Beach, and named it after himself. He began taking in visitors to his shore house, while hosting festive beach parties.

People were beginning to recognize the beauty and the benefits, that the Jersey Shore had to offer.


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All Comments (21)
  • @lilrainbo
    music is beautiful. great work on this
  • @MegaBait1616
    Love your channel it's shows NJ when it was a good state to live in.... I retired lil early n bought a house in NC now I have to sell my Monmouth Co, house and "PAY THE LEAVING TAX"......smh. be well......
  • @younglady2789
    Thanks for sharing this historical information, it's truly amazing!
  • @wagnerswagner496
    Very interesting and well done. Didn’t realize Cape May was a Dutch settlement. Knew the Leeds family went way back (and part of the Jersey devil fable) but didn’t know they owned Absecon island, and were the first white settlers. I grew up with one of the Leeds - good folks.
  • @yvonnefarrell1029
    Budd family - great to hear all these familiar names and ancestors. Thank you for this.
  • @Athedrivein
    thank you for this channel would love if u did other nj settlements
  • @lesjones5684
    Mertull beach mertull beach how I love ❤️ mertull beach 😂😂😂
  • @ssherrierable
    Leeds beach? Any relation to the Leeds family of Jersey devil fame in the pine barrens?
  • @enterprise59
    Strikes me funny that those who lived in that state fought against tyranny, overreaching of an oppressive government (England), and yet keep voting for more of it letting Democrats rule. I was born in N.J., Passiac. Spent many years visiting the shore, Atlantic City, Asbury Park, Ocean City. Seaside Heights was a favorite too. My forefathers came to this country in the mid 1600's.
  • @scotscotty8075
    My direct ancestor was a yeoman whaler it this area circa 1690.
  • @OKTHUNDERROCK
    My kinfolk were there in 1650 by my grandfathers lineage on my mother's side. The recent womenfolk of my family were daughters of the American revolution. New Jersey regulars in the continental army during the war til the end of hostility. They left an inheiritance for not only myself but all of us. That birthright is worth more than a mans weight in gold. God bless this nation and all that have made it the greatest nation on earth. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.
  • @mickricereto8012
    We need some photo and art credits! Are these paintings from NJ history?