Captain Jonathan Phillips
Began his service in the Revolutionary War as Captain in the Hunterdon County, NJ Militia. Ensign then 2nd Lieutenant in the 2nd Regiment New Jersey Line 20 Nov 1775. 1st Lieutenant 29 Nov 1776. Captain 1 Dec 1777. Served to Apr 1783. Born in Maidenhead (Lawrenceville), NJ on 16 Dec 1744 and died in Lawrenceville, NJ on 29 Jun 1801. Married 1st to Mary Phillips. Married 2nd to Elizabeth Houston. [Sources: M; H; (66); (98); (C); Find A Grave Memorial; Rootsweb’s World Connect Project. Pic: by Horace Phillips, Jr.]
Jonathan Phillips is currently unrepresented in the Society of the Cincinnati. Eligible descendants are encouraged to make inquiry regarding membership.