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2017-06-17- Hometown Histories (Stories Worth Remembering) - When Wayside WasFarmland - Dave Osborn and Mary Osborn Siver



At one time, most of New Jersey was farmed (that is where the name the “Garden State” comes from). As late as the 1960's if you lived west of Route 35 in Ocean Township, your family was involved in farming.

Dave Osborn and his sister Mary are from a Wayside farming family that goes back generations. Dave may have been an Ocean Township Police officer, but he still farmed the family's land in western Ocean.

Dave and Mary sit down with our Hometown Histories crew to discuss farming in Ocean Township and the many families who once worked the land to make a living.

Marge Edelson, Museum Trustee is the host of this episode. Dallas Grove is Executive Producer; Produced by Ted Dellinger and Joe Bove; Music is by Bill Madden.

Funding for Hometown Histories was provided by the New Jersey Cultural Trust.

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The Township of Ocean Historical Museum, founded in 1984, is a member-supported, 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, incorporated under the laws of the State of New Jersey. Its headquarters, the Eden Woolley House, is one of the few 18th-century structures still in existence in the Township. The museum serves as the ancestral home to every citizen of the Township of Ocean. PLEASE NOTE: At the present time, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Museum will only be open on all  Sunday afternoons, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, or request a tour anytime by Calling 732-531-2136 or e-mailing at OceanMuseum@yahoo.com. We will be adding days in the future and will continue to keep you advised. The Township of Ocean Historical Museum offers exhibits on the history of coastal Monmouth County and a full calendar of events. The Museum is also 100% volunteer supported, with no paid staff. The Museum maintains a library and archive, which houses manuscripts, books and photographs of historical and genealogical interest. For more information, please call 732-531-2136 or visit our website at

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