Brief Life History of Henry
When Henry Mershon was born about 1755, in Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States, his father, Houghton Mershon, was 39 and his mother, Mrs. Emily Mershon, was 37. He married Emily Mershon before 1772, in Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 2 daughters. He registered for military service in 1831. He died on 8 July 1833, in Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, at the age of 79.
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- Henry Mershon, "United States Revolutionary War Pension Payment Ledgers, 1818-1872"
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1775
"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."
1776
The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776. The liberty bell was first rung here to Celebrate this important document.
1776
New Jersey is the 3rd state.
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Americanized form of French Marchand .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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