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Sign: Quarters: A Revolutionary Housing Shortage
Morristown's population swelled during the war. Factional fighting in eastern New Jersey between Patriot and Loyalist militia drove refugees into Morris County. Many refugees moved in with friends or relatives in Morristown.
In 1777, soldiers were quartered in private homes. While enlisted men and most officers lived in log huts at Jockey Hollow in 1779-1780, generals arranged their own quarters. Many lodged with local residents.
The generals came with their wives, baggage, and furniture. George and Martha Washington and their "military family" of aides-de-camp and servants--some 25 persons in all--stayed with the Ford family. Surgeon General John Cochran resided at Jabez Campfield's home. Tavern keeper Jacob Arnold hosted Quartermaster General Nathanael Greene and his wife, Catherine. |