A view of Richard Edsall wearing a Lieutenant’s uniform for the Continental line during the Revolution. He is riding a palomino colonial farm horse. Sussex County History Today: Richard Edsall Richard Edsall is buried in Vernon. He was a Revolutionary War Patriot. He went with his father-in-law Colonel John Seward... Columns 27 Mar 2026 | 11:09
A view of Continental Troops encamped on the property of Lewis Morris, III, in Hardyston N.J. Sussex County History Today: Ecampment In our journey through the Revolutionary War, during this Semiquincentennial year, we might want to realize a few things... Columns 23 Mar 2026 | 10:12
Simon Wade, subsistence farming with family; using period plough with wooden beam and iron share. Sussex County History Today: Simon Wade Simon Wade was a local Patriot. He was a member of the Second Sussex Regiment. During the Revolutionary War Simon served... Columns 13 Mar 2026 | 12:35
An illustration of Sussex County’s unknown soldier along Cherry Lane in Hampton, with a view of the courthouse behind it. Sussex County History Today: The Unknown Soldier Every war leaves terrible scars in its wake. The American Revolutionary War was no exception. War dead have been strewn across... Columns 06 Mar 2026 | 01:25
“A view of Reuben Mosier of Hardyston in Red Cedar Hollow. Sussex County History Today: Ruben Mosier We have been examining the local contributors to the Patriot cause during the Revolutionary War. Today we look at one of... Columns 27 Feb 2026 | 01:15
Some of our old newspapers that are searchable Sussex County History Today: Looking up old newspapers In speaking with a fellow historian from the Kittatinny Lake area, I found out that the Sussex County Library system now... Columns 13 Feb 2026 | 03:01
An illustration of Sgt. Talmadge, scout along the Delaware River, who hurried to alert the Sussex County 2nd Regiment about the enemy raid. Sussex County History Today: Sgt. Thomas Talmadge During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 06 Feb 2026 | 11:34
Sussex County History Today: Morris: The Least Signer of the Declaration of Independence Now Bill, are you saying that you have come out with yet another book? Yes. I have come out with 5 books over, basically,... Columns 30 Jan 2026 | 12:52
An illustration of Major Meeker as he rides on horseback and hails men to follow him. Militiamen note his enthusiasm and gather to respond to his call. Sussex County History Today: Major Samuel Meeker During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 09 Jan 2026 | 11:57
An illustration of the captured Patriot Stephen Haines taken, as a prisoner, to the Rhinelander Sugar House which the British are said to have used as a prison. Sussex County History Today: Stephen Haines II During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 05 Jan 2026 | 10:58
An illustration of Pastor Constant Hart with the Baptists of Wantage and Hardyston coming to a log meeting house. He is shown with a horse, as clergy in the wilderness were often itinerant—traveling from village to village to deliver their sermons. Sussex County History Today: Pastor Constant Hart During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 26 Dec 2025 | 02:12
Words of Hope: Joy, always There are times in the calendar year that are special. Happy times. We want to celebrate, enjoy, and be in good spirits.... Columns 18 Dec 2025 | 01:26
Sussex County History Today: Christmas during the war Warmth, family, and comfort. This is what we look forward to during this time of the year. This has not always been the case,... Columns 15 Dec 2025 | 03:38
An illustration Lord Stirling, depicting him with his “iron” mine (really a mix of zinc, iron, and manganese) behind him, the Wallkill River with an iron forge along it, and an example of his creation of beacon fires along the mountains to warn of enemy troop movements. Sussex County History Today: Lord Stirling During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 01 Dec 2025 | 12:10
Attached image: “An illustration of the Marquis de Lafayette with escort riders foraging for food for the horses of the Continental Army while they were encamped at Morristown.” (AI rendered on data by Bill Truran and he endorses it as historically representative) Sussex County History Today: Marquis de Lafayette During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 21 Nov 2025 | 12:18
