New Jersey Petitions 1740, 1745 Through 1754 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798724153355)

1006-NEW JERSEY PETITIONS 1740, 1745 THROUGH 1754 It contains 740 entries for a period of time in New Jersey when records are sparse. It includes petitions regarding: -Issues regarding exports and imports. [2 petitions]-Issues regarding devaluation of currency, money supply, etc. [3 petitions]-Issues regarding local agencies, boundary changes, etc. [1 petition]-Seeking new legislation. [2 petitions]-Issues about military and government officers. [2 petitions]-Seeking resolution of land problems, etc. [1 petition]-Protesting against the great number of taverns. [1 petition]-Resolution of tax issues. [1 petition]-Issues about crimes, pardon, amnesty, etc. [1 petition]While that may not seem like very many names, it was during the time when the population was small, and the residence of people was sometimes hard to track. Even though a small percent of the heads of household of New Jersey during this period is listed in NEW JERSEY PETITIONS 1740, 1745 THROUGH 1754, this book can be very helpful, nonetheless.In looking through these petitions, it appears that the people of this era had basically the same concerns we have. One can see the forces of democracy beginning to stir that were to result in independence from Great Britain just a short three decades away.While not a comprehensive list of the inhabitants of the Province of New Jersey, the names in NEW JERSEY PETITIONS 1740, 1745 THROUGH 1754 represent a beginning; a foundation upon which to build that will someday produce a valuable census of the population.It is suggested that those using this book read through the section "List of Petitions" to obtain a flavor of the personal concerns of these people and what was important to them in this exciting historical time. Even at this time of great distress and hardship life had to go on. These petitions are almost like an open window into the lives of these people. Sometimes additional information on individual petitions will be included in this section.New Jersey State Motto(s): Liberty and prosperity

Author: John Stemmons
ISBN-13: 9798724153355
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 03/18/2021
Pages: 86
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.18d