Cadwalader, Lambert b. 1742 d. 1823 Revolutionary War New Jersey Militia Officer, US Congressman. Elected twice to represent New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives, serving first from 1789 to 1791, then from 1793 to 1795. Friends Burying Ground, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA
Clymer, George b. March 16, 1739 d. January 23, 1813 Declaration of Independence Signer, United States Constitution Signer. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, his mother died when he was a year old. His father, a sea captain, died when he was seven, and young George was raised by his aunt and uncle. His uncle, a wealthy merchant and judge, kept a large private library, and young George learned to love reading while growing up. Under his uncle's tutelage, he soon became a merchant in his own right. An early patriot, he headed the committee...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson) Friends Burying Ground, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA
Dickinson, Philemon b. April 5, 1739 d. February 4, 1809 Polititian. A multiple state patriot, along with his brother John, during the forming of our nation. After moving to Trenton, New Jersey in 1767 he was appointed as a Delegate to the New Jersey Provincial Congress in 1776. That same year he was commissioned a brigadier general of the New Jersey State Militia. Later promoted to Major General and served throughout the Revolutionary War in that capacity. He was appointed by his brother John, then the 5th Governor of Delaware, in 1782 to represent...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Pickett) Friends Burying Ground, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA
Howell, Richard b. October 22, 1754 d. April 28, 1802 New Jersey Governor. He served as the Governor of New Jersey from 1793 to 1801. He was the grandfather of Varina Howell Davis, wife of Confederate States President Jefferson F. Davis. Friends Burying Ground, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA
b. 1742 d. 1823