Samuel Crowley was born in November 1745, in Waterford Works, Waterford Township, Camden, New Jersey, United States as the son of Samuel I Crowley and Unknown. He married Mary Ann Waas on 24 July 1781, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 3 daughters. He died on 26 April 1810, in Waterford Township, Camden, New Jersey, United States, at the age of 64, and was buried in Waterford Memorial Park Cemetery, Waterford Works, Waterford Township, Camden, New Jersey, United States.
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"During the six-year Revolutionary war, more of the fights took place in New Jersey than any other colony. Over 296 engagements between opposing forces were recorded. One of the largest conflicts of the entire war took place between Morristown and Middlebrook, referred to as the ""Ten Crucial Days"" and remembered by the famous phrase ""the times that try men's souls"". The revolution won some of their most desperately needed victories during this time."
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
"Sometimes referred to as the ""forgotten victory"", the Battle of Springfield was one of the last major battles fought in the north during the Revolutionary War. The British defeat effectively ended their ambitions to reclaim New Jersey. Washington praised the New Jersey Militia for their universal effort and great spirit"
Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Brennan, Kieran, Aileen, Assumpta, Bridie, Declan, Donovan, Kaitlin, Kevin Patrick, Maeve, Patrick Joseph.
Irish (Cork): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cruadhlaoich ‘descendant of Cruadhlaoch’, a personal name composed of the elements cruadh ‘hardy’ + laoch ‘hero’. There has been some confusion with Crawley .
English: variant of Crawley .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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