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Genealogy Research Stories: Revolutionary Soldiers Oliver Cromwell and Benjamin Flinn (Webinar)
October 31, 2023 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The American Revolution inspired many people of various backgrounds to join in the common cause of independence. Two men, who served in both the Continental Line and their respective county militias, exemplify this incredible coming together as one nation. One was a runaway teenage apprentice from Middlesex County, the other a free mixed-race man from Burlington County. Both became respected members of their communities, and both became impoverished in their old age. Learn about the experiences of these two individuals through documentation, affidavits, and newspaper interviews, and get more insight into what pension and military records might reveal about your own ancestors.
This program is on ZOOM and is presented by the NJ State Library.
