1875 AND 1881: The C.V. MEADE ESTATE NEAR SANDTOWN

Above left is an invitation to a "Select Sociable" to be held "at John Woolf's, formerly the residence of Charles Mead near Sandtown." On the back of the card, in pencil: "Miss Annie Robbins Hamilton Square Mercer Co. N.J." The Robbins, Flock, Cubberley, Tindall, and Deatheridge families, along with many other old time Hamilton Square names were undoubtedly invited to that "Select Sociable."

1919; MERCER RUBBER CO.: THE SAYEN CONNECTION

Most folks associate the name "Sayen" with Sayen Gardens, the beautiful Hamilton Township park in Hamilton Square. Here's an article which shows the connection the Sayen family had with C.V. Meade's Mercer Rubber Company. Mr. Meade was the pioneer in Trenton's extensive rubber industry, having entered the industrial scene in the mid 19th century. The old Hamilton Rubber Company on Meade Street in East Trenton was one of his enterprises. More on Charles V. Meade in future posts.