John
CADWALADER
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Born: 10 January 1742 in Trenton, Crown Colony of New Jersey
John had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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John CADWALADER died 10 February 1786 in Crown Colony of Maryland.
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Birth — 174210 January 1742
Trenton, Crown Colony of New Jersey
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
Death — 178610 February 1786
Crown Colony of Maryland
He died at the age of 44.
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Last updated: 2/11/2025 5:46:14 PM
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New Jersey was named for the English Channel Island of Jersey in honor of Sir George Carteret (one of the two men to whom the land was originally given). (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1687 - Crown Colony of New Jersey
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of New Jersey
December 18, 1787 - New Jersey becomes 3rd U.S. state
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