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Born
John Honeyman was born in Armagh, Ireland. -
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John Honeyman's Life
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Joined French and Indian War
John stopped farming and went to Canada to fight for the British in the French and Indian War. -
Fights in the Seige of Louisbourg
Soon after he arrives in North America, he fights in the Seige of Louisbourg. -
Becomes a bodyguard
He is hired as General James Wolfe's bodyguard. -
Wolfe is fatally shot
While in a battle with a British victory, General Wolfe is fatally shot. -
Gets Married
John Honeyman married Mary Henry in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. -
Moves to Pennsylvania
Honeyman moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and met George Washington. -
Moves to Griggstown
Moves to Griggstown, New Jersey. -
Stationed in New Jersey
Honeyman was stationed in Trenton, New Jersey as a spy, where he pretended to support the British during their winter stay. -
Battle of Trenton
Washington's army surprises the Hessians and captures Trenton, New Jersey. -
Moves back to Griggstown
John is deployed from Trenton and returns to his home in Griggstown, New Jersey. -
Moves to Bedminster Township
Honeyman moves to Bedminster Township, New Jersey. -
Mary Dies
His wife, Mary, dies. -
Remarries
He married a widow, Elizabeth Estel Burrows. -
Died
Honeyman died.
