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    1. Re: [NJ] Glasshouses in NJ
    2. In a message dated 8/21/2007 8:13:52 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Well, there is good old Martin Miller. He had two more children after moving to NJ Joseph in 1781 and James in 1782 (or visa versa). There were more children after 1782 but no records of birth, baptism, etc. Only know of these children because they were in the Will and found in Orphan's Court. The other that may or may not be of interest is Mathias (Matthew) Miller who is found in NJ Mission, too. Were there other glasshouses? Thanks, Pat ---- Pat- Oh right--I remember now. Wasn't associating your latest query with the previous discussion. Question: was there anything in Martin MILLER's estate papers (inventory, etc.) that definitely tied Martin MILLER to glassmaking? The reason I ask is that plenty of people were employed at the glasshouse who really were not glassblowers. And these people may have stayed or migrated just about anyplace. Some were carpenters who helped build the factory and others were general laborers. There were actually not that many master glassblowers. Over the years I've been in contact with some who moved down to Maryland after Wistarburgh closed and others who did not continue on in glassmaking. There were many glass factories in NJ after the closing of Wistarburgh and you can find information if you Google on Glass Factories and New Jersey. Some are mentioned here: http://www.getnj.com/njags/tours/tour33.shtml and here: http://www.glassboroonline.com/history_glassboro.html Joan ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

    08/21/2007 02:31:05