Roxbury Academy record book, 1809-1811.

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Roxbury Academy record book, 1809-1811.

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This collection consists of the written articles of agreement between the subscribers for the purpose of building an Academy. The notes contain information regarding per-share price, rights of shareholders, the procedures for the appointment and the duties of trustees and officers. Also included is a detailed listing of the subscriber's names, how many shares they purchased, and the total cost of their purchase.

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Roxbury Academy (Roxbury, N.J.)

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Roxbury Township, in Morris County, New Jersey, was founded in 1740. The township included Chester, Washington, Mt. Olive, Netcong, Chester, Mt. Arlington, and Stanhope. Its first school was begun prior to 1800 in Succasunna. In February, 1808, a subscription was started, and 125 shares were sold, at eight dollars per share, for the purpose of starting and building an academy. The building was erected on a plot of land donated by Clement Carey, situated on the east side of the main road of Succa...