
Bergen County Voices from the American Revolution
Soldiers and Residents in Their Own Words
- 192 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
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Bergen County Voices from the American Revolution
Soldiers and Residents in Their Own Words
About this book
Bergen County saw much of the American Revolution from its own doorstep. Close to British-occupied New York City, this corner of New Jersey was divided by the Revolution. Some people were staunch Loyalists or Patriots, in disagreement with their families and neighbors; others wavered or remained neutral, while still others changed their minds as was expedient. In the end, the years of hostilities led to massive damage and upheaval within the community as men either left home or stayed nearby to fight for or against secession from Great Britain. After the war, their pension applications allow glimpses into their experiences. Compiled and edited by local historian and Revolutionary War expert Todd W. Braisted, these are the stories of the Revolutionary soldiers of Bergen County.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1. John Aldington: English Neighborhood
- 2. Weart Banta: Hackensack
- 3. Harman Blauvelt: Harrington Township
- 4. David Ritzema Bogert: Hackensack
- 5. Jane, David and Gilliam Demarest: Hackensack Township
- 6. Samuel Demarest: New Bridge
- 7. John Devoe: Teaneck
- 8. Peter Dey: Preakness
- 9. Edward and Justus Earle: Hackensack Township
- 10. Adam, George, Henry and Jacob Hameon: Masonicas
- 11. Elias and Catrena Holmes: Hackensack Township
- 12. James and Catharine Kent: Franklin Township
- 13. Isaac and Rachel Noble: Ramapo
- 14. Isaac Perkins: English Neighborhood
- 15. Benjamin Romaine: Hackensack Township
- 16. George G. Ryerson: Pompton
- 17. Peter Van Allen: Franklin Township
- 18. William Van Allen: Hackensack Township
- 19. George Van Buskirk: Closter
- 20. Peter S. Van Orden: Hackensack Township
- 21. Richard and Elizabeth Wannamaker: Ramapo
- 22. John Zabriskie: New Bridge
- Epilogue
- Sources
- About the Author