Farmer and miller of Griggstown, Somerset Co, New Jersey; the day after the battle of Princeton,4 Jan 1777, General Washington and staff came to their house in Griggstown (near the SW end of Franklin twp) for rest and refreshment; Abraham's grist mill (largest in central New Jersey), feed mill, and store had ample supplies to help refurbish the American army; lodged a claim for Rev war damage of £26 s10; freeholder of Franklin twp in 1790.
Farmer and miller of Griggstown, Somerset Co, New Jersey; the day after the battle of Princeton,4 Jan 1777, General Washington and staff came to their house in Griggstown (near the SW end of Franklin twp) for rest and refreshment; Abraham's grist mill (largest in central New Jersey), feed mill, and store had ample supplies to help refurbish the American army; lodged a claim for Rev war damage of £26 s10; freeholder of Franklin twp in 1790.
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