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The Winslow Genealogical & Historical Society is comprised of a group of people that have a common interest in the history of Winslow Township NJ and the communities contained within its borders.  The members are active in conducting historical research projects pertaining to different areas, businesses, and organizations that once thrived or are currently thriving in Winslow Township.

Purpose:

The purpose of the Winslow Genealogical & Historical Society is to -

• Bring people together that have an interest in the history of Winslow Township NJ.
• Provide a forum and atmosphere for those that want to learn more about Winslow Township's history and help in conducting historical research.
• Promote the research and documentation of the history of Winslow Township and all of the communities within its borders.
• Publish researched information in order to make them available to all the residents of Winslow Township and anyone with in interest in Winslow Township.
• Sponsor and promote programs that pertain to the history of Winslow Township NJ and to help those conducting their own family history.

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History

The Township of Winslow was created by an act of the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey on March 8, 1845. The first town meeting was held at the inn of Josiah Albertson in Blue Anchor on the second Wednesday of March in the same year. The new township, created from a part of Gloucester Township, contains 57.4 square miles. The inn was named, naturally, the Blue Anchor Inn and was located on Route 73 in the center of the duel highway in the vicinity of St. Lucy's Church.

The picture to the left is of the Blue Anchor Inn.

On the right is a picture of the Albertson House

Inn in the Pines, shown on the left, no longer exists.

The Cedar Brook Schoolhouse is another structure that no longer exists.

The original Tansboro School, on the left, was replaced by a newer structure that now is being used as the Winslow Township Annex Building.

On the right is a picture of the old post office that once was in Tansboro.

The building pictured to the left was used as the Municipal Building for Winslow Township before they moved to their current location on Rte 73.  Most recent use was as the Board of Education for the township.

This is just a very short summary of Winslow Township's history.  Please join us and help us expand the available information about our township.

Communities

Below is a short list of the communities that make up Winslow Township.  Each of them has their own interesting and diverse history that WGHS is focused on researching.

• Bates Mill
• Albion
• Russeltown
• Winslow
• Tansboro
• Sicklerville
• Cedar Brook
• Ancora
• Elm
• Braddock
• Blue Anchor

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