Funeral Homes near Rumson

Facts about the city

Rumson is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States and is part of the New York Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 census, the borough's population was 7,122, reflecting a decline of 15 (-0.2%) from 7,137 in 2000, which had in turn increased by 436 (+6.5%) from 6,701 in 1990.Rumson was formed by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 15, 1907, from portions of Shrewsbury Township, based on results of a referendum held on June 18, 1907.

Rumson Obituaries

It was noted by Asbury Park Press on April 30th, 2019 that Michael H Morgan passed away in Rumson, New Jersey.  Morgan was 75 years old and was born in Cairo, .  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Michael H's life.

It was written on September 14th, 2014 that Alexander "Alec" Feiner died in Rumson, New Jersey.  Feiner was 86 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Alexander "Alec"'s life.

It was reported on September 7th, 2014 that Alexander "Alec" Feiner passed away in Rumson, New Jersey.  Feiner was 86 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Alexander "Alec"'s life.

It was revealed by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on December 7th, 2013 that Walter MacLachlan Dingwall perished in Sarasota, Florida.  Dingwall was 81 years old and was born in Rumson, NJ.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Walter MacLachlan's life.

It was written by Sacramento Bee on July 17th, 2011 that Clarence W Stevens passed on in Folsom, California.  Stevens was 94 years old and was born in Rumson, NJ.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Clarence W's life.

It was noted by Cincinnati Enquirer and Cincinnati Post on July 14th, 1914 that Alex Johnson passed on in Rumson, New Jersey.  Johnson was 21 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Alex's life.

It was revealed by Cincinnati Enquirer and Cincinnati Post on September 18th, 1911 that John J McCook perished in Rumson, New Jersey.  McCook was 66 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor John J's life.

History

Rumson was purchased by English settlers in pieces. But as far back as 1663, long before the area was officially named Rumson, Native Americans called it “Navarumsunk”. The rest of the area was purchased April 7, 1665 and June 5, 1665. There are many old, historic homes in Rumson, but the oldest ever was the 700-acre Tredwell House, named after a family that summered here for almost 100 years. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 7,137.

Legend has it that the borough's name is derived from early settlers who bought the piece of land now known as Rumson from the Native Americans in the United States Americans for some rum.