Two Jewish Patriots in the American Revolution
The article highlights Jewish participants and benefactors in 1775 America, spotlighting Rebecca Franks of Philadelphia and Haym Solomon of Lissa. It recounts Rebecca’s Tory ties, marriage to Lt. Colonel Henry Johnson, and her later life in England, with echoes of her courtship by Charles Lee. It details Haym Solomon’s role as a linguist broker, spy detainee turned fund raiser, aiding Washington with substantial donations and support for prisoners and soldiers. It notes other Jewish donors and officers who aided the Continental Army, conserved by Hillside Historical Society research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Franks
Philadephia
David Franks
Margaret Evans
Pennsylvania
Rebecca
DeLanceys
Hamiltons
Allens
Penns
Philadelphia
Ciery Wall
Howe
Anne Harrison Paca
Charles Lee
Washington
Lee
Englishtown
New York
Henry Johnson
England
Winfield Scott
Lady
Rebecca) Johnson
General Scott
Bath England
Wacker Drive
Chicago
Haym Solomon
George Washington
Robert Morris
Haim Solomon
Lissa
Poland
Haim
Reb. Solomon
Haym
Sons of Liberty
Morristown
Rachel
Moses B. Frank
Heister
Solomon
James Madison
Revolutionary Congress
Morris
Georgia
Philip Minis
Virginia
North Carolina
Joseph Simon
Issac Moses
Levy's
Benjamin Moses
Isaac Moses
Issac Franks
David Lewis Franks
Bush
Lewis Bush
Donkey Baseball Day Promises Laughs for Hillside Fans
Shaw Bros. Sports brings trained donkeys to Woodfield Stadium for a charity game pitting Hillside Ambulance Squad against the Hillside Police Benevolent Association on Sunday August 24 at 1 pm. Tickets available at multiple local venues. Proceeds to Hillside Community Center and related groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw Bros. Sports
Sayre
Hillside Ambulance Squad
Hillside P.B
Woodfield Stadium
Hillside Police Benevolent Association
Liberty
Rainy week despite playground spirit at Liberty Ave
Heavy rains barely slowed Liberty Ave playgrounds with arts crafts and sports activities. Participants like Debbie Smith Regina Townes Dwayne Smith joined beading, mural planning and basketball while organizers Murals and repairs continued after storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwanye Smith
Debbie Smith
Eric Townes
Regina Townes
Bryant Townes
Rich
Anthony
Darren Hemingway
Dwayne Smith
Regina Towers
Kevin Wilkins
Harem Smallwood
Diane Hunter
Mike Sapp
John Prize
Diane Gunter
Doug Lewis Kiw
Danny Sapp
Lisa Sapp
Kain
Walter Mausenaars
Henry Anzis
Tim Trainor
Sam Kurs
Laurie
Nancy Beronowski
Michele Davis
Joni Uzzoline
Debra Tindel
Lee Ann
Janine Burchala
Dhyana Leffler
Patty Randarzo
Michelle Powell
Debbie
Judy Ladomirak
Marie Powell
Debbie Tindel
Walter Hausenaar
Henry Anais
Dave Matilski
Richie Silva
Steve Zigarelli
John Koval
Paul
Eddie Fluta
Nuval Ave
Joe Sokolovski
Joann Mazza
Walter Lake
Shannon Murphy
Mary Ann Botticalaro
Alison Kurtis
Danyelle Ball
Steven Kurees
Amy Sokolovski
Joe Liguori
Joe Calavano
Gregory Deo
Adn Carmine Deo
Susan Deo
Brian Scott Ball
Michael Guedice
Central Ave
Liberty Ave
Liberty
Jimmy
Gerard Ferrante
John Bianco
Tommy Clark
Ricky Tokubaitua
Also Mentioned on This Page
W.W
Hillside Historical Society
Hillside Bicentennial Commission
Hillside Elementary School
Hillside Board of Education
Dorothy Dennis
W. Broad ST
Eliz
Mike de Rose
Hillside
Fel & Se
Vic Franco
America
Wensage
Rilleibe
Bristol-Myers Company
al Capper
Bree
Ines
Jiffy Manufacturing CO
THE
Rational $ State Bank
E Tey Fv
Ofhes
Long Avenues
Genter Pharmacy
Clancy's Fish House
Hillside Ave
Comet Pizzeria
N. Broad St
Flash Cleaners
Liberty and
Hillside Avenues
Liberty Pharmacy
Maria's
Oakland Terr
National State Bank
Snider's Food Market
Hollywood Ave
William H. Buie
David Klurman
Joseph Einloth
Hillside Industrial Association
Community Center Commission
James “Chic” Morlano
Dunams
New Jersey
Steak Pit
Paramus
Ray
Roy Jefferson
Steffie Bartley
Todd Malone
Michael Bryant
Brian Flourney
Calvin West
Dalton Morrison
Raymond Jackson
Lorengard Herring
Bristol—Myers
Carlos Wright
Sidney Barnes
Stacey Wells
Denise Fraiser
Chris Murray
Chris Carter
Justius Henery
Gloria Carlucci
Darlene Wilkens
Greta Smallwood
Denise Frasier
Joe la Porte
Dave Bowman
Steve
John
Angelo de Marzo
Dutiey
Mark Hormiacek
Dan
Jon Driscoll
Joe Lig
Ouri
Joe Calabano
Michael
Tony
Genial
Mike Rothman
Bruce Rapp
Billy Seuith
Lisa
Linda
Ers
Danny Triano
Alisa Sanstucci
Roselle
Neil Williams
Williams
Jeff
Hedy’s Diner
Bloy ST
HEDY
Clark
Delgne
W. ST. George Ave
Linden
W. St. Georges Ave
Highland Park
Raritan Ave
Clarkton Drive
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