Joshua Horner of Hornerstown, in Upper Freehold township, died on Thursday, January 5th, aged 74 years. Mr. Horner was a farmer and had always lived near Hornerstown. He leaves a wife and daughter.

Source: Red Bank Register, Wednesday, January 18, 1899

Some additional excellent resources for your research are:

• New Jersey Census, 1772-1890 - Ancestry.com

• Calendar of New Jersey Wills, 1670-1760 - Ancestry.com

• Interment.net - NJ ~ New Jersey Cemetery Transcriptions on the net.

• MyCinnamonToast.com ~ Keep up with FREE databases as they come online