Our Members’ Patriot Ancestors
Included on the “Patriot Ancestor” page is a list of the Revolutionary War Patriots identified with each South Jersey SAR member. Members conducted extensive research to find an ancestor who contributed to the formation of the United States of America. When possible, more detail about their lives is briefly stated, with links provided for those who are interested. Additionally, information on the contribution they made to the cause of freedom and the date and circumstance of their death is provided.
Thank You Patriots! Without you, where would we be?
LtCol Philip Boehm, Sr.
Unit: 4th Co., 4th Btn, Northampton Co. PA
SJCSAR Compatriot: Rich Serfass
Residence: Upper Saucon Twp, Lehigh Co, PA
Dates of Service: 1777-1780
Additional Notes: Paymaster of the Northampton Co. Militia
Death: Died age 69, buried at Lower Saucon Church. His house is still standing on Geissinger farm.
Links Bio: Bio
Private Daniel Nelson
Unit: Col. Cornelius Nieukirk’s Company of Pittsgrove Foot Militia, Holme’s Battalion, Salem County, NJ
SJCSAR Compatriot: Lawrence C Nelson Jr.
Residence: Sharptown, Salem County, New Jersey
Dates of Service: 1777-1778
Additional Notes:
Death: Death: Sharptown, Salem County, New Jersey on 11 Dec 1851, 92 years old
Burial: Daretown, M.E. Churchyard, Pittsgrove, Salem County, NJ
Links Bio:
Marty Shipe
Unit: PA Militia
SJCSAR Compatriot: Marty Shipe
Residence: Rockhill Twp, Bucks Co., PA
Dates of Service: c.1775
Additional Notes:
Death:
Links Bio:
Jeff Cox, Chaplain
Unit: 1st New Jersey Regiment Continental Line
SJCSAR Compatriot: Jeff Cox
Residence: Sussex County, NJ
Dates of Service: 1776-1780
Additional Notes: Chaplain
Death:
Links Bio:
Private Benjamin Samuel Griggs
Unit: Col. John Neilson’s Regiment of Middlesex County Militia
SJCSAR Compatriot: Robert, Matthew, Thomas & Gerard Harrington
Residence: New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey
Dates of Service: 1777-1778
Additional Notes:
Death: bef 28 Jan 1842 South Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ.
Links Bio: Bio
Captain Moses Shelby
Unit: Sullivan County militia of NC
SJCSAR Compatriot: James Howard
Residence:
Dates of Service: abt 1778 – 1781
Additional Notes:
Death:
Links Bio: bio
Private Adam Ohl
Unit: Philadelphia Mulberry Ward Militia
SJCSAR Compatriot: Peter Scout
Residence: Philadelphia, PA.
Dates of Service: 1777
Additional Notes:
Death:
Links Bio:
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Rich Serfass on the Battleship New Jersey
Rich Serfass, president of the SJC SAR, had the honor of presenting the Sons of the American Revolution Navy Sea Cadet bronze medal to a cadet from the USS Battleship New Jersey Sea Cadets on the Battleship’s main deck. Dressed in a uniform that mirrored that of a...
SJCSAR with the Civil Air Patrol at McGuire Air Force Base
SJC President Rich Serfass spent Monday evening visiting the Civil Air Patrol at McGuire Air Force Base. "It was my privilege to present the Sons of the American Revolution bronze citizenship medal to Cadet Tech Sgt. Clayton. It was my first time at a CAP event and I...
South Jersey Chapter at the South Jersey History Fair
South Jersey Chapter, SAR participated in the South Jersey History Fair in Glendora, NJ. Thank you to the Chapter members who helped make this day enjoyable and productive: Jim Howard, Jay Eitner, Bill Dorman, Carl, Hausmann, Sam Davis, and Roger Long. Be sure to...