Bergen County Voices from the American Revolution
Soldiers and Residents in Their Own Words
Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States
| Author: | Todd W. Braisted | ISBN: | 9781614237518 |
| Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing Inc. | Publication: | October 30, 2012 |
| Imprint: | The History Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Todd W. Braisted |
| ISBN: | 9781614237518 |
| Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing Inc. |
| Publication: | October 30, 2012 |
| Imprint: | The History Press |
| Language: | English |
Bergen County saw much of the American Revolution from its own doorstep. Close to British-occupied New York City, this corner of New Jersey was divided by the Revolution. Some people were staunch Loyalists or Patriots, in disagreement with their families and neighbors; others wavered or remained neutral, while still others changed their minds as was expedient. In the end, the years of hostilities led to massive damage and upheaval within the community as men either left home or stayed nearby to fight for or against secession from Great Britain. After the war, their pension applications allow glimpses into their experiences. Compiled and edited by local historian and Revolutionary War expert Todd W. Braisted, these are the stories of the Revolutionary soldiers of Bergen County.
Bergen County saw much of the American Revolution from its own doorstep. Close to British-occupied New York City, this corner of New Jersey was divided by the Revolution. Some people were staunch Loyalists or Patriots, in disagreement with their families and neighbors; others wavered or remained neutral, while still others changed their minds as was expedient. In the end, the years of hostilities led to massive damage and upheaval within the community as men either left home or stayed nearby to fight for or against secession from Great Britain. After the war, their pension applications allow glimpses into their experiences. Compiled and edited by local historian and Revolutionary War expert Todd W. Braisted, these are the stories of the Revolutionary soldiers of Bergen County.
