Erskine, Robert b. September 7, 1735 d. October 2, 1780 Revolutionary War Continental Army Officer. Patriot and mapmaker for General George Washington. After he attended classes at the University of Edinburgh, he made a living as an inventor, engineer and surveyor. In 1762 he invented and patented a new pump, for more eficient pumping of water. Around 1770 a company in Northern New Jersey was looking for someone to manage their iron works. He was hired, an arrived at the job located at the present site of the Ringwood Manor, in June 1771. He ran the...[Read More] (Bio by: Richard H.) Ringwood Manor Cemetery, Ringwood, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA
b. September 7, 1735 d. October 2, 1780