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== Revolutionary War (1775-1783) == | == Revolutionary War (1775-1783) == | ||
*''Minutes of the Provincial congress and the Council of safety of the state of New Jersey 1775-1776.'' Trenton, New Jersey: Naar Day & Naar, 1879 {{FSDL|431096}} | |||
A man born between 1730 and 1765 who lived in New Jersey is probably listed in some form of military record. If he supported the rebellion, he may be mentioned in records as a rebel, patriot, Whig, or signer of the Continental Association. Those who opposed the rebellion were Loyalists or Tories. | A man born between 1730 and 1765 who lived in New Jersey is probably listed in some form of military record. If he supported the rebellion, he may be mentioned in records as a rebel, patriot, Whig, or signer of the Continental Association. Those who opposed the rebellion were Loyalists or Tories. | ||
There were 238 battles and skirmishes in New Jersey, more than occurred in any other state. At least 18,000 New Jersey men fought in either the Continental Army or militia units. | There were 238 battles and skirmishes in New Jersey, more than occurred in any other state. At least 18,000 New Jersey men fought in either the Continental Army or militia units. | ||
For records of the Revolutionary War, see: | For records of the Revolutionary War, see: | ||