New Kenilworth History Book Released And Signed Sat., Dec. 12

The new Kenilworth history book titled Kenilworth Memories was released Saturday morning, Dec. 12 at a formal book signing by the author, Walter E. Boright, Ed. D., at the Kenilworth Veterans Center, 33 S. 21st St. The distribution and signing of books that were advance ordered was held in the lower level of the VFW Hall between the hours of 10 and 12. A limited number of additional books were available for purchase.
Robert Jeans, post commander noted, “This book about Kenilworth goes above and beyond of what one might expect to find in a local history book. I am especially pleased about the many pages and numerous photographs that pay tribute to the men and women of Kenilworth who served in the armed forces. There is even information about two soldiers – one from the American Revolution and one from the Civil War – who lived in what is Kenilworth today.”
Shirley Boyden Maxwell, president of the Kenilworth Historical Society, commented, “Kenilworth Memories takes the reader back to the late 1700s and brings the person to the present time. There are many stories that have never been published in a local history book before and others that present much new information on topics from Kenilworth’s past.”
Dr. Boright added, “There are many pictures of Kenilworth residents from years gone by to the present day. They were submitted for inclusion in several family sections of Kenilworth Memories. Readers may find themselves, friends, and family members displayed on some of the book’s more than 300 pages.”
An additional feature of the book signing will be the presence of Charles Shallcross, president of the Union County Historical Society. He is a direct descendant of the Shallcross family, one of the original families that arrived to settle here before 1900 when Kenilworth was a part of New Orange. He will be available to speak with individuals and small groups about the Shallcrosses and to autograph the Shallcross section of the book.”
Dr. Boright concluded, “There has been much talk about the chapter in the book of the time in  1946 when a youthful navy man, John F. Kennedy, came to Kenilworth looking for a young woman he met and had taken out in Florida during the war. Her name, where she lived in Kenilworth, and other details are revealed.”
Persons who advance ordered books to be shipped by mail are scheduled to receive them during the week of the week of December 7-12. Inquiries may be directed to the author via email (drbori@aol.com) or by phone or text to 908-256-5200.