The Matawan Historical Society presents the material on this site as accessible summaries of local history intended for a general audience. Our writeups are based on a range of historical sources, including newspapers, census records, directories, maps, archival materials, and prior research.
Because these are concise overviews, they do not include full citations or detailed documentation. In some cases, conclusions reflect the best interpretation of available evidence and may involve reasonable inference where records are incomplete.
We are committed to accuracy and welcome additional information, corrections, or supporting documentation from researchers and community members. More detailed source material and research notes are available upon request.