Listers: I have found my gggrandfather and family on the 1850 census living in Burlington county, NJ and it lists that he owned $2000 worth of real estate. How would I go about getting his land records? I have written to the county, the city, the state with no luck. They say I need to know exactly where the property was located. He is James Atkinson and his children were born in Eversham and Milford, NJ. Is there some way I can find this property? Any help would be much appreciated. Arlene in CA

This is lengthy because it is the full text of a newspaper article in 1910. I am searching for the DAVIS relatives of my grandmother Caroline Haddon Davis Fest. Her husband Charles FEST was one of those killed but they were on an outing with Clayton DAVIS who was some relative of my grandmother's. Since this is a relatively unique event I thought perhaps it would be remembered in someone else's family as well. ANY information, particularly on this branch of the DAVIS family would be appreciated. Thank you, Eileen Durgin-Clinchard 1910 Ph..... 3 KILLED AS ELECTRIC CAR WRECKS AUTO Accident at Unprotected Crossing of Seashore Railroad in Gloucester. TWO MISSED BY DEATH Clayton P. Davis, Mrs. William B. Mackey and Charles P. Fest Are the Victims. In a collision between an automobile and an electric train on the West Jersey & Seashore Railroad, at an unprotected grade crossing in Gloucester City, N. J., last night, three persons met instant death. Two of the victims were men prominent in business in Philadelphia, New York and Camden. The third was a woman, the wife of the man who was driving the car. Five persons were riding in the automobile, one of whom received serious injuries. Those killed were:- CLAYTON P. DAVIS. 57 years old, a member of the shipbuilding firm of Quigley, Davis & Dorp of Cooper's Point, Camden MRS. WILLIAM B. MACKEY. 21 years old, a daughter of Mr. Davis. Both of these lived at 24 Frazer Avenue, Collingswood, N. J. CHARLES P. FEST. 40 years old, of 3504 North Twenty-third Street, Philadelphia. He was president of the Fest Biscuit Company, of New York. The injured were:- WILLIAM B. MACKEY. 22 years of age, husband of Mrs. Mackey, and chauffeur of the machine. bruised about the head, arms and legs. MYRTLE FEST. 16 years of age, daughter of Charles P. Fest. bruised and shocked. William B. Mackey, 22 years old, whose bride of six months was killed, was the driver of the automobile. He and 16-year old Myrtle Fest were violently pitched from the car along with the three who were killed. That they also were not instantly killed, is considered miraculous. Davis, Fest and Mrs. Mackey struck a telegraph pole, and their skulls were fractured in several places. Mackey fell on soft ground and his injuries consisted of bruises and serious lacerations. Although she had been sitting in the same seat with Mr. Davis and Mrs. Mackey, Myrtle Fest was not injured. Occurred at Crossing The accident occurred at the Essex Street crossing in Gloucester City. The automobile party, in a machine owned by Mr. Davis had been traveling....The tour started from Collingswood, where Mr. Davis lived with his daughter, Mrs. Mackey. A considerable distance had been covered, and late in the afternoon the machine was headed for home. The happy party, with Mrs. Mackey and Myrtle laughing and talking of the experiences of the day, sped through Gloucester City. With Mr.. Mackey at the wheel, the machine was driven along Essex Street. He could not see the grade crossing, which is hidden from view by a tall factory building on one side of the street, and by large residences on the other. The crossing, although not protected by a flag man or gate, is said by the railroad officials to have an electric warning bell. Perhaps Mackey was unacquainted with Gloucester City, and for that reason did not hear the warning bell, which is so arranged as to ring at the approach of a train and while the train is passing. Another explanation which was advanced, is that Mackey, not being able to see the crossing owing to the obstructing buildings, did not listen for warning sounds, or, if he did hear did not connect them with the approach of a train. The automobile ran on, and the occupants of the automobile did not see the electric train until it was too late to stop either the machine or the train. In another instant the collision had occurred. Hurled Against Pole The automobile was lifted from the tracks and hurled against a telephone pole. Davis, Fest and Mrs. Mackey were dashed against the pole also, their skulls being fractured, and bodies cruelly mangled as they were caught between the machine and the pole. Death came to them instantly. At first it was thought that Mrs. Mackey might still be alive, and she was taken in a special train to Camden. At the Cooper Hospital it was said that she must have died instantly. Mr. Mackey and Myrtle lay as if dead on the ground beside the tracks, stunned with the force and suddenness of the collision. Spectators who had seen the accident themselves lifted up the bodies. Mr. Mackey and Myrtle were revived in a house nearby, where Mr. Mackey's injuries received attention from physicians. As soon as they had recovered sufficiently to realize all that had happened they were prostrated with grief. Mr. Mackey's grief was uncontrollable almost, as he thought of the fact that he had been driving the car. Myrtle tried hard to console him, although she herself was in tears. Bodies Taken to Camden The bodies of the dead were at once sent to Camden. where they were identified at the Morgue by Mrs. Clayton P. Davis, who had been notified of the fatalities, The train which struck the automobile was on its way from Camden to Gloucester City, where it was due at 5.55 P. M. Passengers on the electric train said that they had crossed the grade at a high rate of speed. The motorman of the train said after the collision that he had heard the ringing of the warning from the electric bell and that he did not see the approaching machine until it was too late. The automobile was completely wrecked. The electric car had to be taken out of service after its destination was reached at the terminus in Gloucester City, so badly had it been damaged. Mr. Fest was the president and founder of the Fest Biscuit Company, with factories at Thirty-second Street and the East River, New York City. He was an officer of the newly-formed Federal Biscuit combination. He was formerly connected with the Keebler-Weyl Bakery.

Arlene Do you know the name of James Atkinson's wife? I found on the 1860 census in Burlington County - Southampton Twp - a Theodosia Atkinson living with Isaac Lee, and George Atkinson, age 19. I believe, from letters from my 2xgrgrandmother that Isaac Lee is my 3xgrgrandfather, and Theodosia Atkinson and Elizabeth Bullock were daughters of Isaac living with him. They appear to both be widows. He was in 80s and died in 1868, I think. I found a Theodosia Lee married to James Atkinson. Now need to narrow the scope and find where they lived during their married life. Any info greatly appreciated. Nancy in Indiana ----- Original Message ----- From: "Arlene christensen" <aaachris@juno.com> To: <NJBURLIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2002 2:42 PM Subject: [NJBurlin] Land Records > Listers: I have found my gggrandfather and family on the 1850 census > living in Burlington county, NJ and it lists that he owned $2000 worth of > real estate. How would I go about getting his land records? I have > written to the county, the city, the state with no luck. They say I need > to know exactly where the property was located. He is James Atkinson and > his children were born in Eversham and Milford, NJ. Is there some way I > can find this property? Any help would be much appreciated. Arlene > in CA > >