The latest from the Sussex County Historical Society Facebook page…
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Sussex County Historical Society - NJ
Sussex County County Historical Society, Hill Museum
82 Main Street
Newton, NJ 07860
973-383-6010
http://www.sussexhistory.org/
America 250! – A DAR Project for Our Sester Centennial ![]()
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has established the America 250! Committee to plan DAR’s involvement during our nation’s upcoming 250th birthday in 2026. As descendants of the generation that secured American independence, members are working to leave a lasting impact on our communities through meaningful local projects and events during this anniversary.![]()
The Chinkchewunska Chapter, NSDAR, Wantage, New Jersey, has been very busy working on their America 250! Committee projects. The first step is the “Adopt a Cemetery” project…honoring the American Revolutionary War Veterans and Patriots resting in the cemeteries of existing Sussex County, New Jersey. We have identified 120 Veteran/Patriot graves at 41 locations so far. Volunteer DAR members of our chapter, along with members of the Col. John Rosenkrans Chapter SAR, and other “history-minded” people have been contributing to this project. Along with researching and gathering information, these volunteers will be making sure that the graves are properly marked and cleaned as needed. The research, along with grave photos, will be compiled by committee chairman, Wendy Wyman, into binders. These binders will be distributed to the Main Branch of the Sussex County Library, Frankford Twp.; the Sussex County Hall of Records, Newton; the library at the DAR Van Bunschooten Museum, Wantage Twp.; the library at Hill Memorial Museum, Newton (Home of the Sussex County Historical Society); and possibly others. Then in 2026, the Chapter will begin holding memorial programs to honor many of these Revolutionary War Veterans and Patriots. ![]()
Over the next weeks, we will be posting lists of our Sussex County Revolutionary War Veterans and Patriots by municipality. Feel free to reach out with any questions or additional information to share.![]()
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Sandyston Township: ![]()
Hainesville Cemetery (Shaytown Burial Ground): ![]()
1 - Benjamin Depue(Depew)(DAR-A032028;Private, 5th Battery, 3rd Co, Capts. Nilson & Gaston, Pennsylvania)![]()
2 - Timothy Shay (DAR-A102243; Private, 6th Regiment, Continental Line, Capt. Clift & Col. Parons, Connecticut)![]()
Mettler Cemetery: ![]()
1 – Evan Bevans (DAR-A009798; Private, Morris County, NJ Militia) ![]()
2 - Jacob Emery (Private, Morris County, NJ Militia)![]()
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Minisink-Westbrook Family Cemetery (Gumaer): ![]()
1 – Benjamin Ennis (Lieutenant, Pennsylvania Militia)![]()
2 - Richard Rosenkrans (Private, Pennsylvania Militia)![]()
3 - Peter Westbrook (Captain, 3rd Company, 3rd Regiment, Sussex County, NJ Militia)![]()
And monument to unknown soldiers from the Battle of Conneshaugh![]()
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Sparta Township:![]()
Sparta Cemetery (Presbyterian Church): ![]()
1 – Benjamin Chamberlain (DAR-A026594; Patriotic Service – furnished material aid: boots, food, munitions)![]()
2 - Amos Dustin (Private, Middlesex County, NJ Militia)![]()
3 - Elias Ogden (Private – Continental Troops; SAR #6697)![]()
4 - Robert Ogden, 2nd (DAR-A085772; Patriotic Service- Chairman Committee of Safety, NJ)![]()
5 - Robert Ogden, 3rd (DAR-A085773; Patriotic Service- Commissary of Issues & of Prisoners, NJ)![]()
6 - John Polhemus (Captain, then Major, 4th Co,1st Bat, 1st Est. Continental Troops, New Jersey Line) ![]()
7 - Phebe Hetfield Ogden (Patriotic Service – member Ladies of Trenton, Sussex County)![]()
Vaughan Cemetery: ![]()
1 – Abraham Bedell (SAR; Private, Essex County, NJ Militia)![]()
2 - William Littell (DAR-A070528; Private, Capt. Laing’s Regiment, Essex County NJ Militia & Foragemaster)
#MuseumMonday: George Watson Roy: Sussex County Renaissance Man, a series of four mini lectures will be held Friday, April 11th at 7pm at the Hill Memorial Museum, 82 Main Street in Newton. George was born November 7, 1858, in Fredon to Charles and Elizabeth Roy. George became interested in art and painting flowers at an early age. He made detailed descriptions of this work, often with sketches. In his notes, he called his textile work "Fancywork by Myself". Hill Memorial is lucky to have 4 of the 17 items included in these notes. One of these won a first-place premium at the Sussex County Fair held in Newton in September 1885. Attached are a few pictures....come check them out on April 11th!
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Next month we will all look to the 250th of Lexington and Concord, and the beginning of our nation's Semiquincentennial. ![]()
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But soon the Revolution will come to New Jersey, and will stay here for eight years. That's because between 1776 and 1783, New Jersey witnessed dozens of pitched battles, winter encampments, forage raids, and barely-documented acts of violence, more than any other state. That's why it is known as the Crossroads of the Revolution. ![]()
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Telling those stories is the mission of New Jersey's National Heritage Area, Crossroads of the American Revolution, one of 62 such NHA's in our country, and the only one dedicated to revolutionary history. We were created by Congress to keep these stories alive, help preserve our culture and heritage, so we can all educate the next generation. ![]()
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And now, with the approach of the 250th in 2026, our role is absolutely critical. And you can do your part! Tell your congress persons to keep us going strong. NOW is the time for funding for all NHA's, to make this a once-in-a-lifetime commemoration.![]()
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This Revolution belongs to all of us. Join in!![]()
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