Mount Laurel, New Jersey is situated in Burlington County. William and Jean Evans settled in Burlington, along with their three children, in 1682. The Quaker family had left Wales because they were not allowed to practice their faith. They settled along Rancocas Creek. In 1688, their son, William Evans, Jr. bought 300 acres of land on the mount of what would become Mount Laurel. He married Elizabeth Hanke in 1693, and they lived in a cave on the south side of the mount until they finished building a house. In 1698, he gave an acre of the land to the Society of Friends, who built the Friends Meting House on it. In 1700, he bought another 1,000 acres. Descendants of the Evans family still live throughout the settlement their ancestors built.
Regular Blogs
Grace Presbyterian Church Blog
The pastor of the Grace Presbyterian Church writes about Jesus Christ and the bible, making the connection between those things and living life in this world. Recurring themes include angels, love, preparing for Christ's return, and unity.
http://www.gracepresmtlaurel.org/blog/
The official weblog of the Town of Mt. Laurel reaches out to residents, visitors, and anyone else interested in the town and what goes on there, sharing details about things going on in town like fundraising activities, upcoming events, shop and other business openings, and why Mt. Laurel is the best place to live.
http://www.mtlaurel.com/blog/
Taylor & Boguski Workers Compensation Blog
Maintained by a legal firm, this blog addresses various legal areas which they handle. It offers information about workers compensation, personal injury, discrimination in the workplace, and family law, including divorce and custody.
http://www.taylorboguski.com/blog/
