Sometimes a series about cranberries and the environment can lead to politics, education and sexual harassment. Ephraim P. Emson was born in Toms River on Oct. 28, 1829. His family moved to Ohio but returned to Monmouth County, where he became a lumber dealer, merchant and cranberry farmer. Emson entered politics by being elected Millstone Township school superintendent.
In 1854 he wrote, “This year being the first since my election, I am unable to give you as definite a report as I wish.
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