The yard of Thomas Stewart

[onlylar]

This was found outside the door of the Thomas Stewart House, Stewartsville, nj.was a notable character during the Revolution(revised since saying he signed the Declaration, thats what the owner said, think its wrong) and the house is on the historical records. Probably George Washington slept there, of course. I am sure there are alot of interesting things laying under that yard, even a little former slave quarters next to it. Anyway, the town was named after him. Use to be called Greenwich in colonial times and on old maps.
The eagle is pewter or something non rusting, about 3 inches across.

 

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[TreasureTales]

Re: The yard of John Stewart

That's a very cool eagle. Similar to what would become our national symbol. Just lacks the shield, oliver branch and 13 arrows. That might be a very valuable item. Who knows? I'll give you a quarter for it...Canadian quarter if you prefer. hehehe

 

[DANGLANGLEY]

Re: The yard of John Stewart

Nice, very nice. Can't wait to see what else you dig up there. Have a good one!

 

[Montana Jim]

Re: The yard of John Stewart

John Stewart signed the Declaration?

 

[Casull]

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John Stewart signed the Declaration?

Yeah, I wouldn't let that idiot sign a parking ticket.

 

[trk5capt]

Re: The yard of John Stewart

Just A Shot In The Dark Here, But It Looks South American Maybe Inca Or Mexican. trk5capt...

 

[ClonedSIM]

Re: The yard of John Stewart

If you're thinking The Daily Show-Stewart, that would be Jon Stewart.

 

[Montana Jim]

Re: The yard of John Stewart

No... he said John, said it was a historical house... said he signed it... Maybe his buddy who owns the house is pulling his leg!

I was looking for curiosities sake and saw the same list gypsy posted... 

Either way... COOL FIND!!

 

[dugupfinds]

Re: The yard of John Stewart

Looks Bronze??

 

[Gypsy Heart]

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Any way ....It looks like it was a door plate...And in earlier times they called this type of bird similiar to the eagle....a Snow Bird

 

[Angelo]

Re: The yard of John Stewart

Furthermore, I believe he meant SINGER at the Declaration of Independence signing.

Obviously a typo.

Tony

 

[ClonedSIM]

Re: The yard of John Stewart

Furthermore, I believe he meant SINGER at the Declaration of Independence signing.

Obviously a typo.

Tony

LOL!

 

[Montana Jim]

Okay... Now it's been changed to Thomas Stewart... with an update!!  Thanks onlylar, I was starting to confuse myself, which is not that difficult in the first place!   :P

"Incorporated in 1738 Greenwich is one of Warren's oldest townships. At that time it contained most of what is now Warren County. The area was first settled in the late 17th century by pioneers who began farming along the Pohatcong Creek. The only major village in the township is Stewartsville which was a major port along the old Morris Canal. The village was named after Thomas Stewart who was a secretary to George Washington. He purchased 360 acres and began to reside in Greenwich in 1793. The original Stewart home still stands along with many other original farm houses and mills."

Source: http://www.rootsweb.com/~njwarren/wcmunic.html

"Several of our former residents fought in the Revolutionary War. One was Lt. Thomas Stewart whom the hamlet of Stewartsville is named after. Stewart was assigned to Valley Forge and eventually became George Washington’s secretary. The “Father of our Country” attended the Stewart’s wedding. Upon completion of his military responsibilities, he became one of the state’s first civil engineers, surveying most of the farms in Warren County."

Source: http://www.greenwichtownship.com/historical.htm

 

[KenPa]

Nice find Larry and thanks for all that additional info Montana Jim