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Born: 11 March 1745 in Raritan Landing, Crown Colony of New Jersey
John had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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John NEILSON died 3 March 1833 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA.
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Birth — 174511 March 1745
Raritan Landing, Crown Colony of New Jersey
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.
Death — 18333 March 1833
New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
He died at the age of 88.
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Last updated: 2/11/2025 6:33:54 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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