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History of Woodstown, (Salem County) New JerseyOur database does not include an historic photo for Woodstown, (Salem County) New Jersey, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:Isaiah D. Clawson Biography Isaiah D. Clawson, representative, was born in Woodstown, N. J., March 30, 1822. He was graduated from the College of New Jersey in 1840, and from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania in 1843 and practised his profession in his native town. He was elected to the New Jersey assembly in 1854; and was a representative in the 34th and 35th congresses, 1855-59. He died in Woodstown, N. J., Oct. 9, 1879. |
New Jersey Facts: Salem County Facts: Seat: SalemEstablished: 1681 Formed from: Original County
Additional Local History Notes: The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: WOODSTOWN, a post-village of Salem co., New Jersey, on the North bank of Salem creek, 55 miles S. W. by S. from Trenton. It contains 5 churches, 6 stores, 3 schools, and about 150 dwellings. Woodstown is situated 13 meters above sea level. |