I have a copy of a deed which was recorded in the Middlesex County Office Book 66 of deeds, looks like pages 333xx (two unreadable marks) in Oct 1854. The deed records the sale of "about 40 acres" of land near the township of South Amboy. The seller is Gustavus A. Ernst selling the NJ land to his brothers Eduard Ernst, Otto Ernst and others including John F. Hillman, Partners. I need to know when Gustavus Ernst bought this property in NJ. Would a minor be able to buy property in NJ? Gustavus Ernst was 21 years old 22 March 1854. Any suggestions as to how to obtain this information would be most appreciated. Janice Ernst