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Revolutionary War Service with the Brothers Doyle
The 1905 History of Bucks County Pennsylvania reveals that Moses Van Campen served in the Revolutionary War with the brothers William and Samuel Doyle; both[…]
Portrait of Moses Van Campen as Church Elder Rediscovered
A portrait of Moses Van Campen as Elder of the Presbyterian Church of Angelica was rediscovered March 1, 2013. “The History of the Presbytery of[…]
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Honors Moses
Since 1946, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) has dedicated markers to honor the people, places, and events which have contributed to and enhanced[…]
Moses Van Campen Chapter of DAR
Founded in 1912, the Berwick, Pennsylvania Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) was named in honor of Moses Van Campen. While the[…]
Moses Defends His Character
The following article is from the Friday, August 2nd, 1844 issue of the Utica Daily Gazette.
Moses – The Freemason
On August 25, 1808, Moses Van Campen and a number of other Masonic brethren gathered for the installation of the Angelica Lodge, No. 167; their[…]
Mary Lockhart, Granddaughter of Moses, Writes
In April of 1888, Mary Lockhart wrote to the The Historical Record, A Quarterly Publication Devoted Principally To The Early History of Wyoming Valley And[…]
Fellowship with Horatio Jones
Published in 1903, “Publications of the Buffalo Historical Society – Volume VI” includes a brief yet spirited biography of Moses Van Campen followed by superb[…]
“His Christianity was pure,
his views of religion sound
and scriptural, and his fidelity
and integrity of character
were like his own well aimed rifle,
true to the mark.”
– Rev. Thomas Aitken
Obituary of Moses Van Campen
"I was nurtured in the school of the rifle and the tomahawk."
- Moses Van Campen
“I hear the footsteps of coming millions.”
- Moses Van Campen
“The notes of war are hushed,
The rage of battle o’er,
The warrior is at rest,
He hears our praise no more.
The soldier nobly fought
For all we dearly love,
He fought to gain a heavenly crown,
And now he reigns above.
- Rev. Thomas Aitken
Inscription, Moses Van Campen's Headstone
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