Colts Neck in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pvt. Michael Field
1st Reg. N. J. Militia
Bound Brook, N.J. Aug. 30, 1758
son of Benjamin & Margaret Field.
Wounded and captured in the
Battle of Monmouth Court House.
Left in this area by the British
in their retreat. Whether he
died of his wounds or was slain
by his captors is not known.
Died June 28, 1778
Erected by Frank J. Cahir 1963
Erected 1963 by Frank J. Cahir.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 40° 18.687′ N, 74° 11.365′ W. Marker is in Colts Neck, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. Marker is on Heyers Mill Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in Memorial Park on Heyers Mill Road, between Deepwood Lane and Conover Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Colts Neck NJ 07722, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Colts Neck War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Capt. Joshua Huddy (here, next to this marker); Montrose School House (c. 1812) (approx. 1.7 miles away); Captain Joshua Huddy's Homestead (approx. 1.8 miles away); Colts Neck Inn (approx. 1.8 miles away); North American Phalanx (approx. 2.6 miles away); Old St. Gabriel’s Church (approx. 2.8 miles away); Geraldine Morgan Thompson (1872-1967) (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colts Neck.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 393 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 16, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.