The dates given in the title of this book are those found on the original book. These dates do not, however, represent the years in which the land sales, purchases, and deeds took place. In many cases, the actual deeds are dated much earlier - in some books as early as the late 1600s. Covers the counties of Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth and Somerset. Although Bergen County was a part of East New Jersey, the majority of their records for this period were recorded at the county courthouse. However, some Bergen Co. deeds are recorded here while others make references to Bergen Co. names within the deed’s description.