. First history of Bayonne, New Jersey. The old brown tombstones still stand; the following illus-tration shows them with their inscriptions as they look at thepresent time. The house that Peter is said to have erected was originallybuilt previous to 1700, but additions have since been made to themain building. It is the oldest building now standing in Bay-onne, if not in eastern New Jersey. In the old Dutch style, itsantiquated architecture is noticeable. A solid foundation of stonemasonry rises about five feet above the ground, on which rests afrarne and brick superstructure with massive joi
. First history of Bayonne, New Jersey. The old brown tombstones still stand; the following illus-tration shows them with their inscriptions as they look at thepresent time. The house that Peter is said to have erected was originallybuilt previous to 1700, but additions have since been made to themain building. It is the oldest building now standing in Bay-onne, if not in eastern New Jersey. In the old Dutch style, itsantiquated architecture is noticeable. A solid foundation of stonemasonry rises about five feet above the ground, on which rests afrarne and brick superstructure with massive joists and timbers *New Jersey Archives. First Series, Vol. XXI.**Winfields Land Titles.***New Jersey Historical Society.****Afterward converted into a cemetery. 34 HISTORY OF and antique siding of shingles in regular old Dutch colony quaint old fireplace and high mantel, with curious carvings andfancy tile decorations (since removed), alongside of which is anold Spanish closet, have all been features of interest in the interior. Drawn by EdwlD H. Alexander. The Graves of Pioneer Setti<ers. of this old homestead. A secret underground closet is located ina north room of the house. This was used to conceal personsand effects whenever inquisitive visitors approached the troops were quartered in this house during the the little school-room, children were taught their lessons, and BAYONNE. 35 many an unruly boy has jumped out of the window and fled acrossthe graveyard.* The old garden adjoined the house on the east. At the timeof the Revolution a hardy Box of considerable size grew in frontof the house.** There is a story that Mrs. Jonathan Van Bus-kirk buried a pot of gold under its branches to prevent its fallinginto the hands of unexpected visitors in the way of maraudingparties. This lay concealed so long that the lady quite forgotthe exact amount thus deposited in this, the First Bank of Con-stables Hook. Years afterwards, in spading up the g
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