Buried in this mass grave are British and Hessian troops killed at the Battle of Connecticut Farms 7 June 1780 These soldiers lost their lives in defense of the British Crown and in support of the Loyalist cause during the Revolutionary War. . . . — — Map (db m32311) HM
Memorialized By Bayanihan Club of Union “Lest We Forget” December 7, 1941 To honor our service men and women who sacrificed so much “The Day Of Infamy” when 360 Japanese planes descended on Americans at Pearl Harbor killing . . . — — Map (db m36421) HM
In honor of the Revolutionary Soldiers buried in Connecticut Farms (Union) New Jersey John Allen • Daniel Baker Sr. • Daniel Baker Jr. • Elijah Baker • Moses Baker • Ethan Baldwin • John N. Baldwin • Lewis Baldwin • Thomas Baldwin • Timothy Ball • . . . — — Map (db m40635) HM
Manufactured By The Frick Engine Works in 1920 This tractor was typical of the kind used here at Liberty Hall to cultivate the fields and plant various crops. Eventually it was replaced by a more “modern” gasoline driven engine. The . . . — — Map (db m66610) HM
Home of Mildred Barry Hughes. Elected to the New Jersey Assembly, 1958 – 1965 The first woman elected to serve in the New Jersey Senate, 1966 – 1968 This building is circa 1790 — — Map (db m66607) HM
The Serpentine Path is based on the Serpentine, a lake in Hyde Park, London. It was built by Lord Bolingbroke, an English Viscount, who occupied Liberty Hall with his family from 1798 to 1807. — — Map (db m66633) HM
Who commanded the 2nd Rhode Island Infantry at the Battle of Springfield 23rd June, 1780.
Headquarters, Rampaugh. 28th June, 1780.
Sir,
---- The gallant behaviour of Col. Angell’s regiment on the 23rd inst., at Springfield, reflects . . . — — Map (db m6942) HM
Built around 1900, the wagon shed was used to store farm equipment used on Ursino Farm. In addition to farm equipment, the wagon shed houses an Otto manufactured gas engine. This engine powered a circular saw that cut fire wood for the many . . . — — Map (db m66606) HM
On June 8, 1780 General George Washington established Headquarters at this site in Connecticut Farms (now Union Township) after the British and Hessian army’s retreat of June 7. — — Map (db m6934) HM
On this corner stood the home and general store of Samuel Downer Jr. He was one of Westfield's first merchants and postmasters, and a Revolutionary War veteran. In 1980, the citizens of Westfield conducted an archeological dig, recovering many . . . — — Map (db m31108) HM
The Westfield Bicentennial Committee Has Designated Gallows Hill As An Official Bicentennial Landmark James Morgan, an American sentry, was tried in the Presbyterian Church on East Broad Street, Westfield, for killing the popular Patriot . . . — — Map (db m32294) HM
Site of the first permanent frame house of worship, facing the Church Green, known as the Presbyterian Church in Westfield, organized 1728. Erected circa 1740, it was enlarged in 1758 and a bell added. British troops occupied and damaged the . . . — — Map (db m32319) HM
In honor of the men of Westfield buried here who fought in the War of the American Revolution that they and their descendants might enjoy the blessings of a government by the people — — Map (db m32297) HM
Near this site stood the first permanent house of worship in Westfield, organized in 1728, built in 1735, known as the Presbyterian Church in Westfield.
The bell played an active part in the Revolution, being rung to warn the Patriots of the . . . — — Map (db m31117) HM
The Westfield Bicentennial Committee Has Designated The Revolutionary Cemetery As An Official Bicentennial Landmark 5 of Westfield’s early citizens buried here (1730 – 1958) including approximately 70 Revolutionary soldiers, 3 War of 1812 . . . — — Map (db m32315) HM
In memory of the Revolutionary War Soldiers at rest in this cemetery
Died
Acken, Joseph 1804 •
Baker, Daniel 1814 •
Baker, Henry 1780 •
Baker, Jonathan 1844 •
Clark, Azariah 1825 •
Clark, Capt. Charles 1785 . . . — — Map (db m242371) HM WM
Settled in 1720 as the West Fields of Elizabethtown. Village grew along Old York Road and later as a stop on the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Major skirmishes in area during the American Revolution.
Township 1794, Town 1903. — — Map (db m89495) HM