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I was one of very few enslaved persons who gained freedom by serving in the Revolution. And it wasn’t easy. Not much is known about my origins, the story of
June 18, 2020
I was one of very few enslaved persons who gained freedom by serving in the Revolution. And it wasn’t easy. Not much is known about my origins, the story of
1742-1807 I was a doctor who chose to stay loyal to Britain, and paid a heavy price. I was born in 1742 in Maidenhead – now Lawrence Township – and
1754 – 1780 I was a leader of a Black Brigade of Loyalist raiders. Before the Revolution, I was one of many New Jersey slaves who were farm laborers, living
1746-1794 I was a loyal English woman who had to work hard to save her home. In 1746 I was born the daughter of Theodosious Bartow – from whom I
???-1780 I was a Patriot who lost his life in the cause. I was born in Northern Ireland to a Scotch-Irish family. Sometime before 1767 my mother Elizabeth and I
1735-1782 I was a zealous Patriot militiaman who sparked a famous diplomatic bonfire. I was born into a Quaker family in Salem County on November 8, 1735. We Quakers were
c1730 – 1814 I became the Governor of the Colony of New Jersey, and that tore my family apart. My father was Benjamin Franklin, but I was his illegitimate son.
c1733 – 1789 I was a soldier who chose loyalty over the prospect of independence. I was a successful merchant from Essex County who also served as a militia captain.
1754-1779 I wrote an interesting diary of the events leading up to and during the Revolution. I was born in 1754, the daughter of Daniel Condict, a farmer from Pleasantdale,
1750-1803 I was an influential farmer who fought for the Loyalist cause. I was born in 1750 into a family of German immigrants and by 1759 my family lived on
1748 – ???? I was from a Patriot family, whose father died in a British massacre. I was born in 1748 into an influential family in Salem County. Our house
1744-1823 I was a tavern owner with some deadly secrets. I was born in Perth Amboy near New York Harbor in 1744. I married Isabella Dunham in 1768 and we
