John Craig - Manalapan, NJ
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member 94RedRover
N 40° 17.020 W 074° 19.586
18T E 557257 N 4459459
The Battle of Monmouth was a significant point in the history of the American Revolution. The Old Tennent Church was used as a field hospital and is now home to many of the patriot's graves.
Waymark Code: WM6KN5
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 06/16/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Sneakin Deacon
Views: 4

At the Battle of Monmouth, General George Washington forced the retreat of the British Army...a triumph for both General Washington and the Continental Army. On the northwest corner of the historic Monmouth Battlefield, the Old Tennent Church was used as a field hospital for wounded soldiers. Now the graves of soldiers from this, and many future wars stand in honor.

In the waves of graves that sit in the right of the church, this time worn headstone marks the grave of John Craig, Revolutionary War Veteran. A nearby stone that was erected by the Daughters of the American Revolution list Craig as one of the many patriot soldeirs that fought in the Battle of Monmouth and are buried within this cemetery.

Unfortunately, the headstone is quite time worn, and the exact date of death is unclear. A metal marker is set signifying the grave of a Revolutionary War Veteran.
Location type: Single Grave

Date of Death: 7-11?-1821

Cause of death: Died Later

Grave Marker Text:
In Memory of John Craig who departed this life July 11th 1821 In the 8(?) year of his age


Date of Birth: Not listed

Ranks: Not listed

Visit Instructions:

PLEASE NOTE: This category is for American Revolutionary War Veterans only. Veterans of other revolutions are not part of this category.

I have allowed one entry for a grave of British solders, but it was an exception. Please only list graves for Colonial soldiers.

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