Revolutionary Patriot. Brigadier General of New Jersey Militia March 5, 1777. Commander of New Jersey Militia at the Battle of Germantown, October 4, 1777. Resigned his commission to accept the command of "Forman's Regt.", Continental Line, recruited principally from Maryland troops, Dec. 1778. New Jersey Councilman (Senator) 1780-85.

Lodge: (old) Trinity 3, Freehold
Residence: Englishtown, later Chestertown, Md.