The Northern precinct was one of three components of
Somerset County,
New Jersey
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,
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, that was created circa 1745 and existed until 1760.
The Northern precinct, together with the
Eastern precinct and
Western precinct, were created as administrative divisions of Somerset County, while still under British colonial rule.
["The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 224.]
Portions of the precinct were taken on April 4, 1749, to form both
Bedminster Township and
Bridgewater Township.
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On May 24, 1760, the remaining portions of the Northern precinct were taken to form Bernardston Township, which has since been renamed to Bernards Township. With the creation of Bernardston Township, Northern precinct was dissolved.][
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References
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Former municipalities in New Jersey
Geography of Somerset County, New Jersey
1740s establishments in New Jersey