Congressional Proclamation

General Lafayette Chapter, NSDAR, Dedicates America 250 Plaque

What an amazing day Sunday, January 26, 2025 was for the Gen. Lafayette Chapter, NSDAR! They unveiled the America 250 bronze plaque at Zion United Methodist Church an event that has literally been years in the making. They were joined by the NJDAR State Regent, members of her board, the NJSSAR Color Guard, members of the Church congregation, fellow DAR Daughters from the chapter, EHT HS ROTC, Purple Heart Veteran Marco Polo and many more. Also in attendance was Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R-2nd) who presented the Chapter with a Congressional Proclamation and a Congressional Challenge Coin!

 
Lafayette Logo
America 250 Plaque

Patriots Interred in Old Zion Graveyard

1. Zephaniah Steelman, 1760-1836
2. Andrew Frambes, 1759-1790
3. Nicholas Frambes, 1758-1835
4. David Blackman, 1753-1821
5. John Jeffers, 1765-1840
6. Joseph Scull (father), 1731-1810
7. Able Scull (son), 1760-1809
8. John H. Tilton, 1752-1846
9. John R. Tilton, 1750-1821
10. Thomson Price, 1766-1853
11. John Baker, 1734-1815
12. Levi Price