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Abraham Van Doren

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Abraham Van Doren

Birth
Middlebush, Somerset County, New Jersey, USA
Death
29 Dec 1805 (aged 66)
Griggstown, Somerset County, New Jersey, USA
Burial
Griggstown, Somerset County, New Jersey, USA Add to Map
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Married in 1768

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.
Married in 1768

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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