John Hart was my ancestor. He had to flee his home to live in the surrounding woods and caves as the British were searching for rebel leaders as they chased Washington through the state. He was in his 60s at the time and hiding out in DECEMBER while this was happening. His house was severely damaged in the process. He eventually returned and 2 years later gave his fields to 10,000 American troops as a safe place for them to camp. He died shortly after penniless and in severe pain for 6 months from kidney stones. His property was seized and sold off to cover the debt he had accrued for supporting his country and his cause.
John Hart was my ancestor. He had to flee his home to live in the surrounding woods and caves as the British were searching for rebel leaders as they chased Washington through the state. He was in his 60s at the time and hiding out in DECEMBER while this was happening. His house was severely damaged in the process. He eventually returned and 2 years later gave his fields to 10,000 American troops as a safe place for them to camp. He died shortly after penniless and in severe pain for 6 months from kidney stones. His property was seized and sold off to cover the debt he had accrued for supporting his country and his cause.