The following information was assembled from numerous sources and cannot be used directly as proof of Qualifying Service or Lineage.
It is considered a research aid and is intended to assist in locating sources that can be used as proof.
State of Service: NJ
Qualifying Service: Patriotic Service / Private
Birth: 06 Mar 1745 / Sussex / NJ Death: 28 Nov 1811 Maysville / Mason / KY
Qualifying Service Description:
Pvt, Sussex Co, NJ Militia
Member of State Legislature, Sussex Co, NJ, 1780
Additional References:
SAR Patriot Index Edition III (CD: PP2210, Progeny Publ, 2002) plus data to 2004
DAR Patriot Index of 1966, pg 440, & Vol 2, pg 310
Stryker, William S. Register of Officers and Men of New Jersey in the Revolution. Trenton, NJ: Wm. F. Nicholson & Co, 1872. Volume 2, pg 678
Snell, James P.. History of Sussex and Warren Counties, New Jersey. Philadelpha: Everts & Peck, 1881. pg 159
Cerificate issued by W.F. Sadler, Adjutant General, at Trenton, NJ, 15 Apr 1916 "Edmund Martin served as a Private in the Sussex Co. Militia (N.J.) suring the Rev War; received certificate #557 dated May 1, 1784 amounting to 11 pounds, 5 shillings for the deprecation of his Continental pay in the Sussex Co. Militia ..."
Inscription: Departed this life Nov. 28, 1811, Aged 65 years
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FindaGrave image of transcribed Edmund Martin Bible