Old Methodist Cemetery

Old Methodist Cemetery
N. Green St. and Church St.
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Revolutionary War soldier Ebenezer Tucker (see above entry) is buried here.

An obelisk monument at his grave bears the following inscription: [4]

In memory of Ebenezer Tucker
Born November 15th A.D. 1757
Died September 5th A.D. 1845

Patriot of the Revolution, he served under WASHINGTON, sharing the Battle of Long Island and other engagements, and held several important posts during that event period. Appointed by WASHINGTON the first Collector of Revenue for this Port, he was also under him the first Post Master of TUCKERTON.

For nearly half a century he held the office of Judge of the Several Courts of the County of BURLINGTON, part of the time presiding, and filled other responsible public stations, discharging their various duties with ability, faithfulness and zeal.

He was a member of the 19th and 20th Congress from the STATE OF NEW JERSESY.

His life was marked by benevolence in his social and domestic intercourse and he descended to the grave venerated by all who had come within the influence of his virtues, leaving a name fondly cherished by his bereaved offspring.

Honour virtutis praemium [Latin for ‘Honor is the reward for virtue’ or “Esteem is the reward of virtue’]