Again By Request: Third Installment of Lesser-known Signers of the Declaration of Independence: John Hart of New Jersey

This is for a descendant of Mr. John Hart. I envy people with ancestors from the early days of America. John Hart was born in Stonington, Connecticut, in 1713. His father, Edward Hart, was a farmer, justice of the peace, and public assessor. Soon after John’s birth, the family moved to Hopewell, New Jersey, where …

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2026 is the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence! New Series Here on the Less-known Signers

Everyone should be celebrating all year long, the 250th Anniversary of the Greatest Country on God's Green Earth. As my little contribution to the festivities, I am starting a little post series on some of the lesser-known signers of the Declaration. In my opinion, some of the signers have been unnecessarily neglected, and many of …

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A Joyous Independence Day in America: 249 and counting!

Today, July 4, 2025, marks America’s 249th birthday. On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies declared their independence from Britain, setting off a lengthy war, at the end of which they gained their independence from sometimes-brutal overlords across the Atlantic. Sacred Honor, indeed America’s Founders were a remarkable group of erudite, courageous, patriotic men, the …

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