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1797 Signed Document James Giles Revolutionary War Veteran Lt NJ Cumberland CO County NJ
1797 Signed Document James Giles Revolutionary War Veteran Lt NJ Cumberland CO County NJ
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James Giles (1759–1825) was a distinguished figure in both military and civic spheres in New Jersey. Born in Burlington County, he began his military service during the Revolutionary War as a Second Lieutenant in the 2nd Continental Artillery on January 13, 1777. He later served as Commissary of Military Stores to the Artillery in 1778 and was transferred to Lamb’s Regiment of Continental Artillery on July 21, 1779. In 1780, while attached to General Lafayette's command in Virginia, Giles was honored with a sword by Lafayette for his gallantry in action. He resigned from service on August 21, 1782. citeturn0search0
After the war, Giles studied law under Joseph Bloomfield and became an attorney and member of the bar in 1783. He served as the Clerk of Cumberland County, New Jersey, from 1788 to 1803. In 1793, he was commissioned as Brigadier General of the Cumberland Brigade of the New Jersey Militia, a position he held until 1805. Giles was also a Freemason and founder of Brearley Lodge #9 (now #2), serving as Warrant Master in 1791. He married Hannah Bloomfield on May 23, 1784. citeturn0search0
Giles passed away on July 23, 1825, in Bridgeton, New Jersey, where his home is recognized as a historic site. citeturn0search0 He is interred at the Old Broad Street Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Bridgeton. citeturn0search2
His contributions to both the military and civic life of New Jersey highlight his dedication to public service during and after the Revolutionary War.
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