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Chesterfield was originally formed on November 6, 1688.

It was reformed by Royal Charter on January 10, 1713, and was incorporated as one of New Jersey's initial 104 townships by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798.

Portions of the township were taken to form New Hanover Township ( December 2, 1723 ) and Bordentown borough ( December 9, 1825 ).