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English: Historical information about the Amwell Militia, led by Captain John Schenck, and the Ambush of Geary (Amwell Skirmish) that resulted in the death of Cornet Francis Geary on December 14, 1776 in Amwell Township, New Jersey. Site is now in Raritan Township, New Jersey.
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Cornet Francis Geary memorial and Amwell Skirmish plaque
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Amwell Militia

Erected in memory of the citizen soldiers of Amwell Township, who commanded by Captain John Schenck on December 14, 1776, met and drove from this field a column of the British 16th. Light Dragoons, after killing their commander, Cornet Francis Geary. Dedicated by the Raritan Township Committee and the Bicentennial Committee on December 14, 1976 in appreciation of the courage and determination of these men who served throughout the "War of American Independence".

F. Geary gravesite S 67° 22' E 875 ft.

Camera location40° 27′ 25.09″ N, 74° 51′ 34.34″ W Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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