Kevin, I have a copy of "Lyon's Historical Discourse on Boonton", the Centennial Edition which was reprinted in 1967 by the Boonton Historical Society. It was published in 1873. Several segments refer to Mr Thomas C. Willis, Esq., of Powerville who was 70 years old at the time Mr Lyon interviewed him on his reminiscences of Old Boonton and the iron works. Mr Willis was born at Old Boonton. No reference to the Wilson family. I also have a copy of "The Boonton Years 1867 to 1967", compiled for the Boonton Centennial Committee by "The Citizen of Morris County", which I assume is or was a local newspaper. This edition is complete with a write-up of Samuel Ogden and the Iron Works. It includes numerous photos of Boonton as well. I would suggest the Boonton Historical Society as a place to start to obtain these works. Good luck. Bruce ----- Original Message ----- From: kevin and rika <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2000 8:20 PM Subject: [NJMORRIS] Samuel Ogden/Boonton Iron Works Would anyone know if there are any records of or writings about Samuel Ogden and the Boonton Iron Works? Apparently , Ogden was a patriot and styled himself a Col. and had his own 'militia'.My Willis and Wilson ancestors worked there and I would be curious if there is anything about the men and the era. Mahalo , Kevin