History: In 1718 the Hanover Presbyterian Church was formed, just twelve years after the First Presbytery of New Jersey started its formation at Freehold in 1706. The earliest record of the church is a deed dated September 2, 1718, from John Richard, "Schoolmaster," for three and a half acres of land adjoining the Whippany River, "in consideration of ye love, good will, and affection which I...