S. Finley Ave. and Colonial Dr. French Soldier Encampment Site The New Jersey Journal became the second newspaper published in the state. Washington's Route Marker ^ John F. Snyder, The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968 (Trenton: Bureau of Geology and Topography, 1969) Page 67 Chimney Rd. The British were soon forced into an enclave around New Brunswick, giving up the rest of New Jersey."[5].
On January 2, 1777, Cornwallis had hoped to engage Washington's army at Trenton after George Washington recrossed the Delaware River, resulting in the Battle of the Assunpink Creek, also known as the Second Battle of Trenton. The Continental army encamped three years in New Jersey, in the winters of 1777 at Morristown, 1778–79 at Middlebrook (near Bound Brook), and in 1780 again at Morristown. ▸ Contains an appendix which also reprints the reports form Collins and Ferguson mentioned above.
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6. Entering your story is easy to do. 1. 44, Oct. 7, 1778 2. There are also two informational boulder plaques in the park which were erected by the Col. Richard Somers Chapter Sons of the American Revolution. Thomas Clark is Ancestor # A022710, • William S. Stryker, Official Register of the Officers and Men of New Jersey in the Revolutionary War (Trenton: Wm. As the British forces moved back, Washington had some generals move forward, looking for an opportunity to attack a weakened foe. It was edited and printed by Shepard Kollock, who established his press in Chatham during 1779. Website Researched, Written, Photographed and Designed by Al Frazza On the morning of November 20, 1776, British soldiers under Charles Cornwallis captured Fort Lee after a hasty retreat by the American soldiers stationed there under the command of General Nathanael Greene. In front of the John Parker Tavern. Main St. and Church St. Hillsborough Reformed Church
West Circle Dr. The Long Beach Island Massacre 25 October 1782. Bethel Meeting House Visitors to New York with an interest in history will find a wealth of Revolutionary War landmarks, from battlefields in scenic parks to buildings that sheltered Revolutionary War greats.
He was a world-renowned Presbyterian minister and became a leading member of the Continental Congress. Washington then had the soldiers recross safely back into Pennsylvania.
Available to be read at the Internet Archive here, • "Expedition to Egg Harbor," New-York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, October 26, 1778, reprinted in: Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/20). ▸ This book contains a great deal of information about the Battle of Chestnut Neck, including sections which focus on individual elements and people associated with the battle.
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Therefore, the soldiers were loaded into the smaller boats to head into the bay and then up the river to Chestnut Neck. A list of Somerset County, New Jersey Revolutionary War sites. Chestnut Neck Battle Monument • Battle of Chestnut Neck • Micajah Smith Meeting House and Cemetery • Early Meeting House • Clark Burying Ground. Francis B. Lee, Archives of the State of New Jersey, Second Series, Vol II (Documents Relating to the Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey / Extracts from American Newspapers relating to New Jersey) (Trenton: John L. Murphy Publishing Company, 1903), • "To be sold at publick vendue at Chestnut Neck...", New-Jersey Gazette, Vol. [1], Not all of the population of New Jersey advocated independence; Governor William Franklin, the illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin, was a loyalist who supported the Stamp Act. After gaining control of the Manhattan area, the British ferried up the Hudson River in barges. He came to New Jersey to serve as the sixth president of the College of New Jersey. ** Easton Ave. and Demott Lane. ^ The troops consisted of about 300 British soldiers of the 5th Regiment of Foot, and about 100 of the Loyalist 3rd Battalion of New Jersey Volunteers. Therefore, they could not easily anticipate upcoming changes in weather conditions. (Private Home). Click here to upload more images (optional). I travel all over New …, © 2008 - 2019 Revolutionary-War-and-Beyond.com Dan & Jax Bubis. After advancing to Millstone, New Jersey, on June 26, 1777, General Howe found that Washington would not move his army out of the strong position on the Watchung Mountains north of Middlebrook. This attempt failed due to a delaying force which damaged the Stoney Point Bridge and delayed the British. Did we miss any? The Baylor Massacre was an attack on September 27, 1778 upon the 3rd Regiment of Continental Light Dragoons under the command of Colonel George Baylor during the American Revolutionary War.