from Hunterdon Historical Newsletter, Vol 42, No 1 (Winter 2006)
Flemington, NJ


Bequest from Roberta Grauert

The Society inherited a tall-case clock from Life member Roberta Besson
Grauert who died 1 July 2005 and the clock had come down several generations
in her family. She was the widow of E. Robert Grauert and left no children.

The clock had previously belonged to Elijah Rittenhouse Case [1848-1934] who
passed it to his daughter Addie Case Besson (Mrs. Harlan Besson). Mr. Case
was a son of John Case [1817-1888] of Alexandria Township and grandson of
Godfrey Case [1766-1840].

The clock was in beautiful condition, is 95" tall, inlaid with fans and
a horse head and plow. The case required only a mi- nor repair and it has
now been placed in the living room of the Doric House beside the Grandin desk.

Visitors to the Doric House will appreciate the wonderful gift and the
Society is pleased to have an opportunity to pre- serve the clock for the
future as an example of craftsmanship and family pride.