Documents relating to the revolutionary history of the state of new jersey documents relating to the revolutionary history of the state of new jersey, new jersey historical society. For the most part, these histories have been written by family members. Database development is currently focused on 18481878 death records, early land records, and the records of the supreme court. If your colonial currency from new jersey is for eighteen pence and it is from the date of march 25, 1776 and it has the serial number 8418, then what you have is a modern reproduction with no collector value any colonial currency from new jersey printed before 1757 should be considered rare. The first was issued on july 2, 1776, shortly before new jersey ratified the united states declaration of independence and the second was issued in 1844. These men, just like all the others, took tremendous risks in order to fight for independence and all went on to serve their newly founded country for the rest of their lives.
Books transport you to other places and times, teach you lessons, give you a thrill there are all sorts of books, and theres a perfect pick for everyone. This database indexes the marriage bonds and licenses 17111795 filed with the secretary of states office before and immediately after the american revolution in the 17th and 18th centuries. New jersey genealogy free nj genealogy access genealogy. New jersey constitution of 1776 wikisource, the free online. Directory price results news help consign classic site. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. The regiment was authorized on january 10, 1776 in the continental army as the 3rd new jersey regiment and assigned to the new york later middle department organized between february 7 may 18, 1776 at elizabethtown to consist of 8 companies. First settlements, colonists and biograhies by descendants. New york fell and the anguished retreat through new jersey followed.
Jul 04, 2006 this books focuses on 1776 which the mccullough tries to argue is a pivotal year in the american revolution. Following is a list of all officers who served in the new jersey volunteers during the course of the american revolution from 1776 to 1783. The historic sites in belleville nj include the dutch reformed church and cemetery and the battle of second river monument. General stirling is a rich, affable, and socially connected new jersey general. Begun at burlington the tenth of june 1776, and thence continued by adjournment at trenton and new brunswick, to the twentyfirst of august following. Lc maps of north america, 17501789, 1265 available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Books, pamphlets and newspapers printed at newark, new. This one shilling note from the state of new jersey bears the name and coat of arms of king george iii and the date march 25, 1776. A history of the new jersey and new york railroad by wilson e. May 24, 2005 1776 is an interesting narrative covering the revolutionary war from the siege of boston in late 1775, through the british victories in new york, to the successful american battles in windy, snowy weather in new jersey. State constitutions, although the highest source of law within a state, are not well understood by citizens, government officials, historians, political scientists, lawy. It was composed in five days and although the delegates considered it a temporary charter, it remained new jersey s state constitution for sixtyeight years. Pmgms64 epq new jersey 18 pence colonial note march 25, 1776 free shipping.
The back has a reversed orientation with respect to most other new jersey issues. Find books like 1776 from the worlds largest community of readers. Shows boundaries between east and west jersey, 16761775, and between new jersey and new york. The searchable databases listed below provide access to over 1,000,000 database entries, indexing over 500,000 documents and photographs housed at the new jersey state archives. Coroners, in this state, which specifically included women as eligible to vote, thus clarifying the provision in the 1776 constitution which stated that all inhabitants could vote. On december 26, washington launched a surprise attack against a british fortification at trenton, new jersey, that was staffed by hessian soldiers. Search results for map, new jersey, 1776, available online. While many of us are still reeling in the wake of the former administrations blatant.
As one of the first colonies, new jersey and our ancestors living in the state played an active role in the development of american history. New jerseys two bestknown institutions of higher learning were established in the 18th cent. The work is a companion to mcculloughs earlier biography of john adams, and focuses on the events surrounding the start of the american revolution. Colonial marriage bonds, 16651799 index to new jersey. In the fall of 1776 the british delivered a crushing blow. He controlled much of new york and new jersey and was in a good position to resume operations in the spring, with the rebel capital of philadelphia in striking distance. A view a detailed profile of the structure 124391 including further data and descriptions in the emporis database. Start here, with a collection of 18 books highbrow and. He is called lord stirling due to his somewhat dubious claim to be a scottish earl. Newjersey inthe americanrevolution anexhibitionfromthelibraryand museumcollectionsof thesocietyofthecincinnati andersonhouse washington,d. New jersey s two bestknown institutions of higher learning were established in the 18th cent. This new jersey state page of our website provides direct links to genealogy databases, books and information found on new jersey genealogy and history, whether they exist on our site, or across the web. Washington picked up kentucky long rifles in pennsylvania, and his men were better armed with these new rifles. Provincial congress of new jersey, meeting at burlington, proclaims colonys independence of great britain and adopts constitution.
Selections from the correspondence of the executive of new. The revolutionary struggle in new jersey, 17761783. Perhaps hearing the famous quote those who would give up liberty for security deserve neither and will lose both, as spoken by benjamin franklin in the wonderful production of 1776, will reverberate in all of our minds long after we have left the theater. Apr 04, 2019 whereas all the constitutional authority ever possessed by the kings of great britain over these colonies, or their other dominions, was, by compact, derived from the people, and held of them, for the common interest of the whole society. About of our genealogy collection is made up of family histories. Nj172 new jersey february 20, 1776 15s fifteen shillings colonial currency this would make a nice addition to a paper money collection.
New york and new jersey campaign july 1776 march 1777 profiles show advanced controls hide advanced controls sorted by date added focus project. Newjersey americanrevolution society of the cincinnati. This is the first new jersey issue since the emission of december 31, 1763 and is the first issue printed by isaac collins in burlington. New jersey, march 25, 1776, 1s, plate c, signed by john hart, choice extremely fine. Administration of governor johathan belcher, 17461757 volumes 110 of archives of the state of new jersey volume 8 of documents relating to the colonial history of the state of. The year 1997 marks the fiftieth anniversary of new jerseys wellregarded state constitution.
Determination of an exact location for a border between west jersey and east jersey was often a matter of dispute, as was the border with new york the border between the two sides reached the atlantic. Lewis f owen beginning with the british invasion of gravesend bay, long island, in august, 1776, traces the ensuing military events which occurred in new jersey until the end of the revolutionary war. This comprehensive reference guide provides an in depth study of new jersey s constitution. All of the family histories are considered reference. Famous signers on colonial currencypleasing 1776 john hart signed new jersey note john hart. The calamitous american defense of new jersey, 1776.
It was composed in five days and although the delegates considered it a temporary charter, it remained new jerseys state constitution for sixtyeight years. An abstract and index to the 1793 militia census of the state of new jersey. Washington and his army retreated across new jersey, crossing the delaware river into pennsylvania. New brunswick, new jersey revolutionary war sites historic. To which is annexed, sundry ordinances, and the constitution. The database also includes numerous references to early marriages recorded in colonial deeds books and other collections, extending the inclusive dates of the index to 16661799, a valuable resource. A list of revolutionary war sites in belleville, new jersey. General sir william howes new york campaign gave the british their best chance of destroying the continental army and george washingtons resistance to colonial power. Map of new jerseys revolutionary history use the search functions below to explore american revolution sites nearby or select a category for the type of places that interest you. On july 4th, 1776 he signed the declaration of independence as a representative to the continental congress from new jersey. Based on extensive research in both american and british archives, 1776 is a powerful drama written with extraordinary narrative vitality. Thomas paine paine is an american volunteer soldier, author of common sense and the crisis. The war did not end until 1783, so this book only covers the historic year when the declaration of independence was signed.
New jersey representatives richard stockton, john witherspoon, francis hopkinson, john hart, and abraham clark were among the men who signed the united states declaration of independence. The official web site for the state of new jersey history. Howe succeeded in dividing the continentals, defeated them on long island and forced washington to retreat to brooklyn heights. This database contains material from 27 volumes of early new jersey documents from the new jersey archives series. The historic new jersey, a trip to discover the hidden treasures of its cities, meet its people, and relive the past events that made history. Documents relating to the colonial and revolutionary history of the state of new jersey. The current document was issued in 1947 and has been ame. Value of colonial currency from new jersey sell old currency. Map, available online, 1780 to 1789, new jersey library. He is considered one of the great thinkers on the american side of the revolution. Declaration of independence and constitution of new jersey read from steps of court house. This enormous warehouse of used books in new jersey will. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. New jersey regiments in the continental army american.
Congress, fearing a british attack on philadelphia, fled to baltimore. Selections from the correspondence of the executive of new jersey, from 1776 to 1786 1848 97811639192. After a victory at harlem heights, washington was forced to withdraw at the battle of white plains in late october. Home currency us currency colonial notes new jersey. They are personal genealogies put together with love and a lot of care. The constitution of the state of new jersey, july 2, 1776 212 abraham clark to elias dayton, july 4, 1776 218 princeton and trenton celebrate american independence, july 810, 1776 219 new jersey s 1776 constitution irwin n gertzog on. A powerful british force had routed the americans at new york. He is at his best in describing the character of george washington and the other military leaders, both american and british, and the difficulties of cobbling together a ragtag army of americans but most of the book is relating one battle after another, which i found boring.
The original lists are at the new jersey bureau of archives and history. The political division existed for the 26 years between 1678 and 1712. John hart march 25, 1776 new jersey 12s notejohn hart. It is the story of americans in the ranks, men of every shape, size, and color, farmers, schoolteachers, shoemakers, noaccounts, and mere boys turned soldiers. Local history books on new jersey arcadia publishing. Documents relating to the colonial history of the state of new jersey, 16311776. This red and black printed note has four full margins and nice, clear printing. New jersey books was a discount college store that served the students of rutgers university for over 30 years.
Lafayette in new brunswick in 1824, proceedings of the new jersey historical society, volume v, no. This volume includes a timeline of early new jersey history, sketches of the five earliest english settlements and their colonists, 8 biographies of founders of new jersey researched and written by their descendants. The state archives has the new jersey militia and national guard records, 1789 to 1925. The 18 books every new jersey resident should read before. The front of the bills are printed in red and black and back have an engraved cut of a leaf rather than the usual nature print.
In 1846, the new jersey historical society urged the state legislature to gather copies of documents relating to the history of the state, both in the country and those in london that dealt with the colonys early days. His other acclaimed books include the johnstown flood, the great bridge, brave companions, 1776, the greater journey, the american spirit, and the wright brothers. With this sale, new jersey was divided into east jersey and west jersey, two distinct provinces of the proprietary colony. Lc maps of north america, 17501789, 1237 available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image.
New jersey yearbooks online new jersey yearbook collection. Documents relating to the colonial history of the state of new jersey, 16311776 by whitehead. He is the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including the presidential medal of freedom, the nations highest civilian award. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. American revolutionamerican retreat through new york and new. New jersey military records genealogy familysearch wiki. Shows british and hessian troop positions in eastern bergen county, new jersey and bronx, new york. List of books and articles about new jersey history. This issue contains similar border cuts and the same emblems and mottos as on the colony of new york march 5, 1776, emission not to be confused with the nyc emission of the same date. The fall of fort lee in november began washingtons retreat across new jersey, through newark, new brunswick, trenton, and finally across the delaware river into pennsylvania on december 8, 1776.
New jersey timeline of key historical events 17501799. Jun 22, 2015 montclair, nj free concert performance of 1776 the musical at 7. The calamitous american defense of new jersey, 1776 lefkowitz, arthur s on. If you are looking to take a tour of the area, some suggested itineraries and touring resources can be found on our visit page. Grants of land on constables hook and bergen neck bayonne settled by the dutch indian troubles return of settlers and final settlement at pembrepogh settlement at bergen description in 1680 early education and law census of bergen county in 1737. One 1776 new jersey 6 shillings colonial currency note john hart signature pmg very fine 30. Genealogicalancestry found history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey by cornelius burnham harvey 1900 617 pages.
In addition to three british royal charters issued for east jersey, west jersey and united new jersey while they were still colonies, the state has been governed by three constitutions. Historyancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Many have been publishedreproduced in small numbers, and have been given to us for safe keeping. New jersey sends 12 representatives and 2 senators to the u. All digital antiquaria ebooks are published in pdf fully searchable, fullyprintable. A 1776 new jersey one shilling colonial currency note signed by american revolutionary patriot john hart. Signed robert smith, jonathan johnston, john smyth. Bordentown manual training school 95 photographs of student activities, staff and school grounds. Nj172 new jersey february 20, 1776 15s fifteen shillings. We offer competitive precious metal prices on currency and secure 247 online ordering. Under siege there, washington successfully crossed the east river to manhattan but soon had to fall.
May 24, 2005 americas beloved and distinguished historian presents, in a book of breathtaking excitement, drama, and narrative force, the stirring story of the year of our nations birth, 1776, interweaving, on both sides of the atlantic, the actions and decisions that led great britain to undertake a war against her rebellious colonial subjects and that placed americas survival in the hands of. In 1776, new jersey became one of the founding states of the newly independent united states of america. Documents relating to the colonial, revolutionary and postrevolutionary history of the state of new jersey. Pages in category 1776 establishments in new jersey the following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. Map of new jerseys revolutionary history crossroads of. Call 800 3759006 to order 1776 1 shilling new jersey currency 3251776 vf at apmex. Gerlach and published by the new jersey historical commission is a compilation of primary sources relating to the american revolution in new jersey.
It was composed in five days and although the delegates considered it a temporary charter, it remained new. Selections from the correspondence of the executive of new jersey, from 1776 to 1786. Winter came with a vengeance, bringing what thomas paine called the ti in this 25th anniversary edition, bailyn has added a substantial essay, fulfillment. This enormous warehouse of used books in new jersey will be your new favorite destination. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. Academy of the holy angels demarest academy of the holy angels fort lee academy of the sacred heart. On 2 july 1776, new jersey became the fourth american colony to adopt a constitution declaring independence from great britain. Books on new jersey history local and regional history, genealogy and pictorial histories from broughs books new jersey history.
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