Brief Life History of John
When John Summerill was born on 21 June 1776, in Salem, New Jersey, United States, his father, John Summerill, was 30 and his mother, Naomi Carney, was 25. He married Christine Holton on 29 May 1803, in Salem, New Jersey, United States. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 3 daughters. He died on 16 August 1854, in Upper Penns Neck Township, Salem, New Jersey, United States, at the age of 78, and was buried in Emmanuel Methodist Cemetery, Penns Grove, Salem, New Jersey, United States.
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- John Summerill, "United States Census, 1850"
- John Somers, "New Jersey, County Marriages, 1682-1956"
- John Summerill, "New Jersey Deaths and Burials, 1720-1988"
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1780
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
1781 · The First Constitution
Serving the newly created United States of America as the first constitution, the Articles of Confederation were an agreement among the 13 original states preserving the independence and sovereignty of the states. But with a limited central government, the Constitutional Convention came together to replace the Articles of Confederation with a more established Constitution and central government on where the states can be represented and voice their concerns and comments to build up the nation.
1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.
While the growth of the new nation was exponential, the United States didn’t have permanent location to house the Government. The First capital was temporary in New York City but by the second term of George Washington the Capital moved to Philadelphia for the following 10 years. Ultimately during the Presidency of John Adams, the Capital found a permanent home in the District of Columbia.
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English: see Summerhill .
Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland © University of the West of England 2016
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