Interestingly enough, unlike many of the Founding Fathers, John Hart's early history is sketchy at best. They don't even have a birthday for him, only a guess at his age. He was a farmer. He was in his 50s, approximately, when he was elected to represent his local people. He retired from public service for a time when his family and farm needed him. However, the people elected him again to represent New Jersey in time for him to support and sign the Declaration of Independence. His farm was laid to waste by the British troops and Hessians. For a time, he moved from house to house, seeking safe harbor, which he did not find until Washington won at Trenton. He died in 1780, only 4 years after signing. He stayed true to his oath to the end. As far as is known, he was not well educated or wealthy, but he was true and faithful to the end.
Have I the courage to remain true and faithful, no matter how dark the way may appear?
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