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This is a list of notable people who were born in the Channel Island of Jersey, or have been resident there, including current Jersey residents. Some persons may not be listed here, but are listed in other related articles, shown under the See also section. All those listed should have an article dedicated to them.
The following is a list of notable people born, raised, or closely associated with the U.S. state of New Jersey This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness.
Edward I. Edwards (1863–1931), politician who was the 37th Governor of New Jersey; served in the United States Senate 1923–1929 [161] Bayard H. Faulkner (1894–1983), Mayor of Montclair, New Jersey, and chairman of the 1950 Commission on Municipal Government that created the Faulkner Act, named in his honor [162]
This category includes people who were notable in the Province of New Jersey prior to the era of American Revolution.That is, they were notable before about 1765. People who are primarily associated with the Revolutionary era are located Category:People of New Jersey in the American Revolution, instead of this category.
Orestes Cleveland (1829–1896), Mayor of Jersey City 1864–1867 and 1886–1892; member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 5th congressional district, 1869–1871 [120] Ron de Lugo (1930–2020), first delegate from the United States Virgin Islands to the House of Representatives [121]
Mary R. Denman (1823-1899), first president of the New Jersey Woman's Christian Temperance Union [241] Ida Wharton Dawson (1860-1928), social worker; President, New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs [242] Muriel Fox (born 1928), feminist activist who was a co-founder of the National Organization for Women [243] [244]
Martha’s Vineyard, made up of six towns, is a popular summer destination for the famous and wealthy. People come for the privacy, the beaches, the boating. ... New York City and northern New Jersey.
Bradley Abelow (born 1958), New Jersey State Treasurer, appointed by Governor of New Jersey Jon Corzine [197] [198] Steve Adubato Jr. (born 1957), former member of the New Jersey General Assembly; talk show host [199] W. I. Lincoln Adams (1865–1946), politician, banker and soldier [200]