Later ordered to garrison Fort Ticonderoga. Leaving Verplanks in October and traveling north, they marched from "Murderer's Creek" on the 29th a distance of "about five miles to our ground for hutting and encamped.". Br. Fur infor Taliaferro Chap. There are four Egbert's in Middlesex County that are listed by Stryker: There is no record in Stryker of Sarah's father, William Egbert. Some of the soldiers remains were first discovered during the past few years by looters searching for artifacts, Bostick said in an interview with Military Times. The Regiment was authorized on September 16, 1776 in the Continental Army as the 4th New Jersey Regiment. For records of the Revolutionary War, see: Fold3 provided the free index for this collection on FamilySearch. PERRINE, JOHN. There were 238 battles and skirmishes in New Jersey, more than occurred in any other state. [Ezekiel Dey/Dye served under Captain Robert Nixon.]. That each of the privates be allowed, instead of a bounty, one felt hat, a pair of year stockings, and a pair of shoes : the men to find their own arms. " Furloughed on June 6, 1783 at Newburgh, New York. Jonathan Holmes' company, Second Regiment. Organized between October 26- December 15, 1775 at Burlington and Trenton to consist of 8 companies from Gloucester, Hunterdon, Burlington, Salem, and Sussex counties. (FS Library films 1205336-357.). Fur Gulick's company, Third Regiment, ditto. Records of Mexican War veterans might exist in a state where the veteran later resided. The regimental pages often include lists of the companies with links to the counties where the companies started. The recent recovery of remains in South Carolina comes on the heels of a similar discovery during summer 2022, when scientists uncovered a mass grave in New Jersey with as many as a dozen German . - June 26, 1777 - Stirling's Division was attacked at Short Hills by General William Howe's British and Hessian troops. Hessian soldiers from Germany fought as British mercenaries against American independence. comp by Stryker, William S Trenton, N.J., W.T. Revolutionary to Mexican-American Wars ; Civil War ; Twentieth Century Wars ; . Gloucester County officials announced the unexpected find at a news conference Tuesday morning alongside Rowan University staff, historians and forensic experts. 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After a sharp fight, the Americans successfully retire to Middlebrook and rejoined the main Army under Washington. With the defeat of the British fleet the escape of Cornwallis' troops by sea was blocked. Greenwich,part ofCumberland County, had its own tea party in 1774. Edward Evans who served in Capt. Ashes of 8,000 WWII victims found in mass graves after Nazis tried to hide killings, 175 years after it sank, 'Ship of Gold' treasures begin tour of US before going up for auction, Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. In spite of their efforts, the city fell to the British. Joe Cardona, chief university spokesman, said the remains of 13 Hessian soldiers were discovered on land the county purchased in 2020 adjacent to the Red Bank Battlefield Park along the Delaware River. Cromwell will receive a historical marker from the Daughters of . Captain Voorhees' company, Third Regiment, New Jersey Military Records United States Military Online Genealogy Records Contents 1 Online Resources 2 Forts 3 Colonial Wars (1668-1775) 4 Revolutionary War (1775-1783) 5 Militia and National Guard Records 6 War of 1812 (1812-1815) 7 Mexican War (1846-1848) 8 Civil War (1861-1865) 9 Spanish-American War (1898) 10 World War I (1917-1918) Battle experts said the fragment was part of a larger cannon that experienced a breech failure after the battle in 1777. In Troy, O. July 4, 1827 at a October 11, 1776 Battle of Valcour Island. Colonel Francis Barber took part in the assault and capture of Redoubt Number 10. Middlesex County is darkened in the image on the right. August to October 1782 - Through the first half of the year the Jersey regiments spent most of the time in small detachments doing duty as guards and picquets. William Mount was Ezekiel's brother-in law. "He's a private citizen enlarging our knowledge and is beneficial to the general public.". Eyck's company, First Battalion, Somerset. When it comes to the Revolutionary War, people think Boston, Yorktown, Saratoga and Trenton are the most significant sites, but they need to know that all of New Jersey played a part, Frazza said. A John Dye is listed as a Teamster in Captain Disbrow's Team Brigade. All of these individuals were listed as residents of Middlesex County, New Jersey at the time of their "induction". June to November 1780 - During this period the Jersey Brigade was situated at several posts to protect the New Jersey side of the Hudson from enemy incursions. In the Battle of Red Bank, fought to capture Fort Mercer on the left bank of the Delaware river, the Hessians suffered 377 casualties out of 2,000 ordered to lay siege. The Egbert's were "neighbors" of the Dye's in Middlesex County, New Jersey. For a published volume relating to Spanish-American service, refer to: Click on the link to learn more about the Spanish American War. They marched through Pennsylvania and into western New York, burning villages and laying waste to crops. Col Israel Shreve evacuates from Haddonfield about 2 am, Sunday morning , the 5th of April and speed marches his troops his troops to Mount Holly. The Soldiers in the 2nd New Jersey had enlisted for a year, so upon arriving home in early December 1776, the 2nd New Jersey disbanded. Peter, N.J. S15078 - Is this Peter Dey, son of James and Dinah Tillyer Dey? The "World War II Selective Service Draft Cards: Fourth Registration, 1942" is often referred to as the Old Mans Registration or the Old Mans Draft" because it included men with a date of birth from April 28, 1877 to February 16, 1897. The victory allowed Americans at the fort to delay the British from moving supplies up the Delaware River. Colonel Shreve wrote that this "Action was the warmest that has Ever Happened since the war with Our Brigade.". "Based on everything we've found and the context of what we've found, these appear to be Hessians," Wade Catts, principal archaeologist for South River Heritage Consulting of Delaware, said in a statement. Given the potential relationship between Ezekiel Dey/Dye and the Applegate family, the following Applegates from Middlesex County in the Militia are listed. Scale ca. By the end of the war in 1783, two New Jersey Continental regiments . Remains of soldiers unearthed at Revolutionary War battle site in New Jersey: "A very powerful moment in public history" August 2, 2022 / 1:21 PM / CBS/AP Researchers believe they have. New Jersey.--Militia, - Corporal, Captain Polhemus' company, First Battalion, Some state militiamen were among those unable to cross the Delaware. This digital version of Strykers Officers and Men of New Jersey in the Revolutionary War, presented by the New Jersey State Library, is both searchable utilizing full Boolean logic and browsable. APPLEGATE, DANIEL. See the Wiki article, New Jersey in the War of 1812, for information concerning military records, histories, links to relevant web sites, etc. September 26, 1780 1st New Jersey Regiment reorganized (Third Establishment). Ogden was captured by the British at Elizabethtown in November 1780. June 7, 1780 - The 2nd New Jersey took part in the Battle of Connecticut Farms, New Jersey. Middlesex County, New Jersey, was required to form two regiments of militia and six companies of minute men. 1852-1860). A series of four digs unearthed hundreds of artifacts . October 4, 1777 - At the Battle of Germantown, Washington's army assaulted the British encamped outside of Philadelphia. MOUNT, MOSES. After an action of about 45 minutes, the defenders were forced to give way. Pdf. The Hessians suffered about 377 casualties during the Battle of Red Bank, in which Fort Mercer was successfully defended against about 2,000 British and Hessian troops. Hand colored. Nicholson & Co., printers, 1872. New Jersey has numeroushistoric war sites, butuntil recently, there was nocentral location that listed all of them. Maxwell's Brigade formed part of the reserve and as such attacked the Chew House in which members of the British 40th Regiment had barricaded themselves as the Continentals swept through town. PERRINE, JAMES. Stirling's Division moved from Middlebrook across the Hudson to Peekskill, NY and then back south again into PA. At their camp at The Cross Roads, in Bucks County, news was finally received that the British were in the Chesapeake. The brigade also lost their long-time commander, William Maxwell having resigned from service. MOUNT, MATTHEW. October 4, 1777 Battle of Germantown. Originally New Jersey's contribution for 1776 was to be two battalions, but this was raised to three. Some of the items included chips of stone that were knocked off when Native Americans were making arrowheads and spear points, as well as pottery. Captain Morgan's company, Second Regiment, Middlesex. May-June, 1778 Jersey Brigade to harass British in New Jersey. Adjutant-General'S Office, and New Jersey Historical Records Survey Project. October 9, 1775 Congress authorizes raising of two battalions from New Jersey. "I want people to know what happened right where they are standing," he said. For unlimited access to the most important news from your local community,please subscribe or activate your digital account today. Settled in Brookfield Twp. Researchers in New Jersey believe they have found the remains of 13 soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War. (142 l. 28 cm.) Researchers believe they have uncovered in a mass grave in New Jersey the remains of as many as 12 Hessian soldiers who fought during the Revolutionary War, officials announced Tuesday. Privates were to be paid five dollars per calendar month. Brief quotations from this work are quoted below to put the situation into perspective. REVOLUTIONARY WAR SITES IN SANDYSTON, NEW JERSEY METTLER CEMETERY Mettler Cemetery Old Mine Rd. In Bergen County, the list begins with Alpine'sPalisades Interstate Park Huyler's Landing on the Hudson River, which commemorates General Cornwall's crossing of the Hudson River from New York City on the night of Nov.19, 1776. New Jersey Colonial period American Revolution Nineteenth century Twentieth century Twenty-first century v t e New Jersey played a central role in the American Revolution both politically and militarily. The son of Joseph and Martha Dey. 573&574 First Regt Ca-Cl. November 10, 1775 First six companies are raised. They later moved with several of their children to Mercer County, Pennsylvania. In case of an alarm, the "Minute Men" were directed to repair immediately to their captains' residences, and he was to march his company instantly to oppose the enemy. A pitched battle ensures with about 50 American troops (most of whom were part of Shreve's Regiment), led by Major William Ellis (Gloucester Militia). With the Elston Act set to expire in 1950, the onset of the Korean War urged Congress that military conscription was an essential tool for winning the war. Nicholson & Co., printers, 1872. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Nicholson & Co., printers, 1872. Based on manuscript no. Armed with the most sophisticated armaments of the era, both armies . The Patriot Index is a 4 volume set. He was exchanged and later granted a leave by Congress in April 1783, to visit Europe. Middlesex County is darkened in the image on the right. We will keep fighting for all libraries - stand with us! remembered: health and prosperity to all who assisted in delivering the Organized between February 7 - May 18, 1776 at Elizabethtown to consist of 8 companies. Co., 1965. The Mexican War was caused by the annexation of Texas by the United States in 1845. 1770-ca.1979, National Archives (NARA) - Northeast Region, Gloucester County Historical Society Library, Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey, https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/index.php?title=New_Jersey_Military_Records&oldid=5232241, Camp Washington -- Textual records of this post, 1839, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in. infantry. Many military records are found at the FamilySearch Library, the National Archives, and other federal and state archives. Here's how. with links to articles about the New Jersey regiments involved in the Civil War. It's a really significant archaeological site.". "We're hoping that eventually, perhaps, we can find some of these individuals," Rowan University public historian Jennifer Janofsky said in a statement. In addition to the above, a Joseph Disbrow is listed as a Wagonmaster; Captain and Conductor of Team Brigade. Follow him on Twitter @lehrfeld_media, Committee votes on major defense policy bill expected in May, Military families share workout with first lady Jill Biden, US conducts first evacuation of its citizens from Sudan war, Ukrainian drones strike Crimea oil depot, Russian official says, Army identifies 3 soldiers killed in Alaska helicopter crash, Understanding the role of artificial intelligence, Mark Kitz keynote speech at the C4ISRNET conference, The latest on software, data and artificial intelligence, Army grounds helicopter fleet for force-wide safety stand down. Others were found face down or overlaying each other. 1st Regiment, Bergen County Militia, 177778, Borden' Regiment, Burlington County, 1776, Chambers' Regiment, Burlington County, 1776, Eastern Battalion, Morris County, 177778, Holmes' Battalion of Militia, Salem County, 1778, Mehelm's Regiment, Burlington County, 1776, Smith's Regiment, Burlington County, 1776, Reynolds' Regiment, Burlington County, 1776. Theiron was used for weapons. - This, the last cantonment for the army, was located at New Windsor, New York. January, 1776 Detachment from 1st New Jersey Regiment assists in arresting Tories on Long Island. Reorganized and re-designated 1 March 1, 1783 as the New Jersey Battalion, to consist of four companies. Additional studies are being conducted to examine life history, health and disease. Pdf. This was one of two important strongpoints taken, Redoubt Number 9 being captured by French troops. At least 18,000 New Jersey men fought in either the Continental Army or militia units. Middlesex. It was found necessary, therefore, to "embody", as occasion required. Scale ca. 1950 New Jersey draftees take physical exam. Third Regiment, ditto, June 21st, 1781; ELY, MOSES. The Gloucester County-owned battleship park received a $19,000 grant from the New Jersey Historic Commission to conduct the dig, then the county government commission contributed $30,000 to extend the work after the remains were found in an excavated ditch that's grown to 10 feet by 13 feet. May to June, 1777 - The regiment was stationed in the area between Middlebrook (modern-day Metuchen) and Short Hills, keeping watch on, and occasionally skirmishing with, the enemy. Five New Jersey companies served at Veracruz and Matamoros, Mexico. - The FamilySearch Library has the DAR book Graves of Revolutionary Soldiers in New Jersey, typescript, not dated. Children: Rachel (perhaps others). "I had thought it would take a few months," he said. That the several committees in this Province do, as soon as may be, acquaint themselves with the number of male inhabitants in their respective districts, from age of sixteen to fifty, who are capable of bearing arms, and thereupon form themselves into companies and that they choose, by plurality of voices, four persons from among themselves, of suggicient substance and capacity for its officers, namely -- one captain, two lieutenants, and an ensign. November 1780 to January 1781 - Contrary to expectations the Jersey troops were ordered to take up winter quarters in and around Pompton, New Jersey. On June 3, 1775, the Provincial Congress of New Jersey resolved . "taking into consideration the cruel and arbitrary measures adopted and pursued by the British Parliment and present ministry, for the purpose of subjugating the Americal Colonies to the most abject servitude . the inhabitants of this Province be forthwith properly armed and disciplined for defending the cause of American freedom . British troops attack Swedesboro and march on towards Haddonfield. Revolutionary War Soldiers Buried in Cranbury, New Jersey There are 80 Revolutionary War Veterans buring in Brainerd Cemetary, behind the First Presbyterian Church, in Cranbury, New Jersey. Stryker, William S. (William Scudder), 1838-1900, comp. (How to use this collection.). New Jersey. For an accounting of New Jersey soldiers in the Revolution, their recruitment, and attitudes see The New Jersey Soldier by Mark E. Lender, one the the New Jersey Historical Commission's New Jersey's Revolutionary Experience pamphlets. Stryker, W. S., comp Trenton, N.J., W.T. February to June 1781 - During the first six months of the year the two New Jersey regiments kept a large proportion of troops on detached duty, including one company on duty at Wyoming, Pennsylvania. The loyalist militiaman is thought to have Native American ancestry and is not a part of this weekends events. Learn more at go.rowan.edu/redbankbattlefield. New Jersey's Revolutionary experience is not one of glory and easy triumph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <www.loc.gov/item/02004585/>. Humphreys Regt 11th Pa, and it is quite likely that he was in the same [Pdf] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/02004585/. on the Internet. The family had deep roots in New Jersey: John Ogden had built a house in Elizabeth in 1664 after having moved from Long Island, where he had settled in 1640 from Hampshire, England. Map / Directions to the Mettler Cemetery Mettler Cemetery contains the graves of two Revolutionary War soldiers: [1] Even Bevans (December 22,1762 - Apr. on June 9, 2007, There are no reviews yet. "If we can extract their stories, and if we can tell their stories, it lets us put a name to a face. Middlesex. The 1st New Jersey Regiment ordered to Hudson Highlands. Since there is overlap in the WWI and WWII Selective Service registration, men born in the years 1877 to 1900 may have registered twice and have both WWII and WWI draft records. Captain Moore's company, Second Battalion, Somerset. The FamilySearch index is free but fees may apply to view images on Fold3. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Watching Underground Railroad miniseries? The definitive source for the following is Officers and Men of New Jersey in the Revolutionary War by William S. Stryker, Adjutant General of New Jersey, 1872 (republished in 1967 by the Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore). For a $10.00 fee we will search and provide copies of one or more of the following: Compiled service card (summary of known service) Up to three service slips (abstracts of manuscript service references) Manuscripts sources "At various times during the war, this State (New Jersey), by reason of its situation on the coast, and its lying between cities in possession of the enemy, was continually open to the incurisions of British trroops and rhe ravages of refugees and Indians. Frazier, Caldwell. The Korean War was a conflict between North Korea (and its communist allies) and South Korea (with support of the United Nations, primarily the United States). Not drawn to scale. See New Jersey in the Civil War for information about New Jersey Civil War records, web sites, etc. Official register of the officers and men of New Jersey in the revolutionary war by New Jersey. Some possess clear evidence of battle injuries from musket balls and buck shot. With the new year another change in command took place, with Israel Shreve resigning as colonel of the 2nd New Jersey and Colonel Elias Dayton assuming the post. You may want to start by searching for a person's Military Service Records and Pension and Bounty Land records. for 1895- include "Official register of the land and naval forces of the state of New York, 1895-, New York (State). June 28,1778 Battle of Monmouth. 1st New Jersey Regiment opens battle as Maxwell's Brigade plays prominent role. Muster Rolls (RG 8, Ser. The Jersey regiments made this site their winter quarters, remaining there until April or May of 1780. Printed by authority of the Legislature. William S. Stryker, Adjutant General. This letter was signed by John Hancock, President of Congress. That is the final resting place for up to 50 Hessian soldiers who died from . The Americans, integrated regiments of Black and white soldiers fighting for freedom, numbered 500 and lost only 14 soldiers, according to Janofsky. That the privates be inlisted for one year, at the rate of five dollars per calendar month, liable to be discharged at any time on allowing them one month's pay extraordinary Matthias attended the College of New Jersey (Princeton University) as did his brother Aaron. company. #RowanResearch. Regiment, Monmouth. The troops may have been housed once more in the old Pennsylvania Line huts at Mount Kemble. Jersey Brigade part of Lafayette's command. They can be purchased from the DAR society in Washington DC. To encourage "inlistment of men, at a conjuncture so important, there be allowed and paid as a bounty to wach man who shall voluntarily inlist as aforesaid, and be properly accoutred, the sum of six dollars over and above the Continental pay and that every man be furnished at the publick expence, with one pair of shores and one pair of stockings. Orders had been given by Shreve (the orders sent by Miles Sage, to vacate upon the ignition of an alarm cannon). Disbanded on February 7, 1779 at Elizabethtown. How it ended American victory. November 3, 1783 1st New Jersey Regiment discharged at New Windsor Cantonment. The following resolutions from the Journal of congress, October 9th, 1775, is the first call on New Jersey for Continental troops: "Resolved, That it be recommended to the Convention of New Jersey that they immediately raise, at the expense of the continent, two battalions, consisting of eight companies each, and each company of sixty-eight privates, officered with one captain, one lieutenant, on ensign, four serjeants, and four corporals July 4 had seen the milestone of adopting the Declaration of Independence. June 18 to October 1779 - During this period the 2nd Regiment took part in Sullivan's campaign to destroy the power of the Indian allies of the British. John, N.J., Mary, W454 - Is this John Dey who married Mary Applegate?