NJ Militia, Battle of Quinton's Bridge
Capt. William S. Smith (1742-1810), who led the Battle of Quinton's Bridge in Quinton, New Jersey March 18 1778. This victory by the Patriots forced the British to retreat. In turn, it is believed that battle led to the infamous Hancock House Massacre 3 days later about 5 miles southwest of Quinton, where 10 Patriots were slain & 5 injured in their sleep shortly before dawn.
It is believed all memorials in Battle at Quinton's Bridge Graveyard (196 Jericho Rd, Quinton, NJ) are soldiers who fought (though not necessarily died in) the American Revolution, including the 6 men killed at Battle of Quinton's Bridge. But the property was Captain Smith's farmland & since he survived the war, it is possible that his wife Sarah (née Stretch) Smith & some of their nine children may be buried here also.
Capt. William S. Smith (1742-1810), who led the Battle of Quinton's Bridge in Quinton, New Jersey March 18 1778. This victory by the Patriots forced the British to retreat. In turn, it is believed that battle led to the infamous Hancock House Massacre 3 days later about 5 miles southwest of Quinton, where 10 Patriots were slain & 5 injured in their sleep shortly before dawn.
It is believed all memorials in Battle at Quinton's Bridge Graveyard (196 Jericho Rd, Quinton, NJ) are soldiers who fought (though not necessarily died in) the American Revolution, including the 6 men killed at Battle of Quinton's Bridge. But the property was Captain Smith's farmland & since he survived the war, it is possible that his wife Sarah (née Stretch) Smith & some of their nine children may be buried here also.
NJ Militia, Battle of Quinton's Bridge
Capt. William S. Smith (1742-1810), who led the Battle of Quinton's Bridge in Quinton, New Jersey March 18 1778. This victory by the Patriots forced the British to retreat. In turn, it is believed that battle led to the infamous Hancock House Massacre 3 days later about 5 miles southwest of Quinton, where 10 Patriots were slain & 5 injured in their sleep shortly before dawn.
It is believed all memorials in Battle at Quinton's Bridge Graveyard (196 Jericho Rd, Quinton, NJ) are soldiers who fought (though not necessarily died in) the American Revolution, including the 6 men killed at Battle of Quinton's Bridge. But the property was Captain Smith's farmland & since he survived the war, it is possible that his wife Sarah (née Stretch) Smith & some of their nine children may be buried here also.
Capt. William S. Smith (1742-1810), who led the Battle of Quinton's Bridge in Quinton, New Jersey March 18 1778. This victory by the Patriots forced the British to retreat. In turn, it is believed that battle led to the infamous Hancock House Massacre 3 days later about 5 miles southwest of Quinton, where 10 Patriots were slain & 5 injured in their sleep shortly before dawn.
It is believed all memorials in Battle at Quinton's Bridge Graveyard (196 Jericho Rd, Quinton, NJ) are soldiers who fought (though not necessarily died in) the American Revolution, including the 6 men killed at Battle of Quinton's Bridge. But the property was Captain Smith's farmland & since he survived the war, it is possible that his wife Sarah (née Stretch) Smith & some of their nine children may be buried here also.
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