Freehold Young Ladies' Seminary (Freehold, N.J.)

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Founded in 1844 by Daniel V. McLean and others; subsequently purchased by first principal, Amos Richardson; in 1883 sold to a local group headed by Frank Chandler and Joel Parker; in 1900 sold to Col. Charles J. Wright who also used the property to operate the New Jersey Military Academy; in 1912 sold to Charles N. Duncan who operated both schools under the name Freehold Military School; ca. 1916 property taken over by the borough of Freehold, buildings dismantled, and an elementary school constructed.

From the description of Records, 1845-1977 (bulk 1845-1897). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70949042

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creatorOf Freehold Young Ladies' Seminary (Freehold, N.J.). Records, 1845-1977 (bulk 1845-1897). Monmouth County Historical Association
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associatedWith Chandler, Frank, 1831-1894. person
associatedWith Conover, Annie L. Seabrook, 1852-1943. person
associatedWith Conover, Laura Richardson. person
associatedWith Greenaway, Kate, 1846-1901. person
associatedWith McLean, D. V. 1801-1869. person
associatedWith Parker, Joel, 1816-1888. person
associatedWith Richardson, Amos, 1812-1881. person
associatedWith Sewell, Eunice. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
New Jersey--Freehold
Monmouth County (N.J.)
Subject
Women
Occupation
Activity
School principals
Women school principals

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Active 1845

Active 1977

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