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: New Madrid Country MO
Dates of Service: abt 1778 – 1781
Additional Notes:
Death: 17 Sep 1828 New Madrid / New Madrid / MO
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:
Gloucester Twp.18th Century Day & Fall Festival & Battle of Red Bank Memorial Service
Gloucester Twp.18th Century Day & Fall Festival & Battle of Red Bank Memorial Service
18th Century Field Day & Fall Festival – 10/18 Details Where: Red Bank Battlefield, National Park When: Sunday, October 18, 2026, 10 am to 4 pm Rain Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026, 10 am to
Battle of Red Bank Memorial Service
Battle of Red Bank Memorial Service
249th Commemoration of the Battle of Red Bank: A National SAR Color Guard Event 1:00 PM Save the date for Sunday, October 18th with a rain date of October 25th,
Wreaths Across America-at the Beverly National Cemetery
Wreaths Across America-at the Beverly National Cemetery
Wreaths Across America – National Day of Remembrance Honoring Our Veterans at Beverly National Cemetery Each December, Wreaths Across America coordinates a national day of remembrance to honor and remember
Gloucester Twp.18th Century Day & Fall Festival & Battle of Red Bank Memorial Service
Gloucester Twp.18th Century Day & Fall Festival & Battle of Red Bank Memorial Service
18th Century Field Day & Fall Festival – 10/18 Details Where: Red Bank Battlefield, National Park When: Sunday, October 18, 2026, 10 am to 4 pm Rain Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026, 10 am to
Battle of Red Bank Memorial Service
Battle of Red Bank Memorial Service
249th Commemoration of the Battle of Red Bank: A National SAR Color Guard Event 1:00 PM Save the date for Sunday, October 18th with a rain date of October 25th,
Wreaths Across America-at the Beverly National Cemetery
Wreaths Across America-at the Beverly National Cemetery
Wreaths Across America – National Day of Remembrance Honoring Our Veterans at Beverly National Cemetery Each December, Wreaths Across America coordinates a national day of remembrance to honor and remember
Chapter News
Why 2026 Matters: Presentation at the Farmstead at Medford Veterans Breakfast
On July 3, 2026, South Jersey Chapter SAR member Rich Serfass presented a special program at the Farmstead at Medford Veterans Breakfast titled “Why 2026 Matters: The American Revolution, Its Veterans, and the Legacy Around Us.” The 40-minute presentation focused on...
Pomeroy Patriot Burials Sign Received for Bethel United Methodist Church
On July 2, 2026, the South Jersey Chapter SAR received the Pomeroy “Patriot Burials” graveyard sign that will be installed at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Sewell, Gloucester County, New Jersey. The marker recognizes the cemetery as the final resting...
South Jersey Chapter SAR Meeting – June 20, 2026
The South Jersey Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution held its June meeting on June 20, 2026, at the Camden County Library in Voorhees. The chapter welcomed New Jersey writer and historian Tony DiGerolamo as its guest speaker. DiGerolamo presented “Stories...