Jacob, who would later learn his last name was Francis, served with 16th Massachusetts Regiment. He fought in the siege of Boston, the New York Campaign and the Battle of Trenton and would later return to Hunterdon County where he was born to live out the rest of his life.
Indentured servant also served as soldier in Continental Army
Indentured servant also served as soldier in Continental Army
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The Hopewell Township Committee paid tribute to lifelong township resident Evelyn Brooks, who turns 100 later this month.PHOTO COURTESY OF BENOIT CORTET
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Jacob Francis had a long history in the area, first as an indentured servant, and then as a soldier in the Continental Army. He is buried at Flemington Baptist Church, pictured.PHOTO COURTESY OF HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP
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The Hopewell Township Committee paid tribute to lifelong township resident Evelyn Brooks, who turns 100 later this month.PHOTO COURTESY OF BENOIT CORTET
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Jacob Francis had a long history in the area, first as an indentured servant, and then as a soldier in the Continental Army. He is buried at Flemington Baptist Church, pictured.PHOTO COURTESY OF HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP