John Fairchild was born on 9 February 1753, in Morris, New Jersey, British Colonial America. He married Mary Marytje Fredericks Van Duyne in 1773, in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 2 daughters. He died on 29 April 1824, in Newport Center, Newport Township, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States, at the age of 71, and was buried in Newport Center Cemetery, Newport Center, Newport Township, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, 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.
Trenton, New Jersey officially became the state capital in 1790. The first state governor would be William Livingston.
English (southern): nickname from Middle English fair child ‘handsome child’ or ‘handsome youth of noble birth’ (see Child ).
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