Continental Congressman. He served in the New Jersey Colonial Legislature prior to the Revolutionary War. He was elected to serve as a Delegate to the Continental Congress from New Jersey in 1774. A member of the delegation until June 1776, he and his other delegates were recalled by New Jersey due to their opposition to formal separation from England. When the British invaded New Jersey via Staten Island in June 1780, he was bayoneted by British troopers, lingering until his death in July. His great-great-grandson was author Stephen Crane of "Red Badge of Courage" fame.
Continental Congressman. He served in the New Jersey Colonial Legislature prior to the Revolutionary War. He was elected to serve as a Delegate to the Continental Congress from New Jersey in 1774. A member of the delegation until June 1776, he and his other delegates were recalled by New Jersey due to their opposition to formal separation from England. When the British invaded New Jersey via Staten Island in June 1780, he was bayoneted by British troopers, lingering until his death in July. His great-great-grandson was author Stephen Crane of "Red Badge of Courage" fame.
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Inscription
Sacred to the Memory
of Stephen Crane Esq. who
departed this Life July ye 1st.
A.D. 1780. In the 71st Year
of his Age.
Having been
Elected for a series of Years,
to ye chief Magistracy of ye Place,
and to a Seat
in the Grand Council of ye State
He
discharged the Duties of those
important Stations,
with strict Integrity and
general Approbation.
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