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Newark was founded in 1666 by Connecticut Puritans led by Robert Treat from the New Haven Colony. The New Haven colonists had been forced out of power for sheltering the judges who had fled to Connecticut after sentencing Charles I of England to death.[citation needed] They sought to establish a colony with strict church rules similar to the one they had established in Milford, Connecticut. Treat wanted to name the community "Milford." Another settler Abraham Pierson said the community reflecting the new task at hand should be named "New Ark" or "New Work." The name was shortened to Newark. Newark is short for "New Work" - Cioned by settlers from Milford, Ct.
Some of these settlers wanted to name the place "Milford" aftre their home town.
Some very old maps also show two names for the area "Newark" and "Milford".
Newark obviously stuck - "Milford" did not.
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Towns in New Jersey in colonial times?
Elizabeth, Newark,
Who founded Newark New Jersey?
the hackensack indians founded it then gave newark to robert treat and john gregory
Where did the plane that crashed in Pennsylvania on 911 2001 come from?
It was a flight from Newark New Jersey destined for San Francisco.
Did al Capone own the land Newark airport is on?
No, Al Capone did not own the land that Newark Airport is on. Newark Liberty International Airport, which opened in 1928, was developed by the City of Newark and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. While Capone was a notorious gangster during the Prohibition era, there is no evidence linking him to the ownership of the land used for the airport.
What are some important places in New Jersey?
the important places are Trenton and Newark
In what state is Newark?
Newark is located in New Jersey. New Jersey is considered to be the largest by population in the state. Newark is also a major shipping hub.
Is there a city called Newark in the states?
Newark, New Jersey, is in the states. New Jersey is a state.
Name the bus transit from Newark airport to New Jersey transit?
Airtrain
What is the largest city in Newark?
Newark IS a city in New Jersey
What is the population of Newark?
The population of Newark is 278,980 in 2008.As of 2012, the population of Newark, New Jersey is 277,727. Newark is the largest city in New Jersey and is located eight miles from Manhattan.
Is there a train from Boston to Newark New Jersey?
No. Newark is in New Jersey. All of the trains that go from New York to New Jersey terminate in Manhattan. You can use the subway to get from Brooklyn to New York and then take a train to Newark, NJ.
In what state is Newark located?
Newark is located in New Jersey. It is located about 8 miles west of Manhattan.
WAs Newark ever the capital of New Jersey?
Yes, Trenton, New Jersey was the capital of the United States in 1784 and 1799.
What state has the name brick city?
Brick City is the nickname of Newark, New Jersey.
Famous person that begins with a last name with a O from New Jersey?
Shaquille O'Neal was born in Newark, New Jersey. His last name begins with the letter O.
Who is the mayor of Newark New Jersey?
The Mayor of Newark New Jersey is Cory Booker.
What are the five larges citys in New Jersey?
They are Newark, Jersey city, and paterson.
