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[[Sussex County, New Jersey|Sussex County]] in northwestern [[New Jersey]] has had a place in over three centuries of modern history, beginning with the age of European settlement and exploration during the American colonial period. The county and its people have been involved in all aspects of the [[History of the United States|American experience]]. |
[[Sussex County, New Jersey|Sussex County]] in northwestern [[New Jersey]] has had a place in over three centuries of modern history, beginning with the age of European settlement and exploration during the American colonial period. The county and its people have been involved in all aspects of the [[History of the United States|American experience]]. As a large area of New Jersey that was included in Sussex County from its founding to 1753 were ceded to create [[Warren County, New Jersey|Warren County]] in 1824, all persons residing in those areas are not listed here. |
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The following is a list of notable people from Sussex County, New Jersey: |
The following is a list of notable people from Sussex County, New Jersey: |
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* [[Hugh Judson Kilpatrick]] — [[American Civil War|Civil War]] general, diplomat. |
* [[Hugh Judson Kilpatrick]] — [[American Civil War|Civil War]] general, diplomat. |
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* [[Benjamin Lundy]] — abolitionist and writer. |
* [[Benjamin Lundy]] — abolitionist and writer. |
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==Arts and entertainment== |
==Arts and entertainment== |
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===Writing=== |
===Writing=== |
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* [[Thaniel Beers Condit|T.B. Condit]] (1804–1888), Presbyterian clergyman, author of several Christian hymn lyrics. |
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* [[Helena Rutherfurd Ely]] (1858–1920) — author, garden writer. |
* [[Helena Rutherfurd Ely]] (1858–1920) — author, garden writer. |
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* [[Nicolas de Gunzburg]] — fashion critic, magazine editor (Vogue, Harpers), actor. |
* [[Nicolas de Gunzburg]] — fashion critic, magazine editor (Vogue, Harpers), actor. |
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==Miscellaneous== |
==Miscellaneous== |
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* [[Ira Condict]] — |
* [[Ira Condict]] (d. 1811) — Presbyterian and Dutch Reformed clergyman, third president of Queen's College (now [[Rutgers University]]). |
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* [[Zip the Pinhead]] — circus sideshow with P.T. Barnum. |
* [[Zip the Pinhead]] — circus sideshow personality with [[P.T. Barnum]]. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 21:39, 12 March 2013
Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey has had a place in over three centuries of modern history, beginning with the age of European settlement and exploration during the American colonial period. The county and its people have been involved in all aspects of the American experience. As a large area of New Jersey that was included in Sussex County from its founding to 1753 were ceded to create Warren County in 1824, all persons residing in those areas are not listed here.
The following is a list of notable people from Sussex County, New Jersey:
Public service
Politicians and civil service
- E. Scott Garrett, legislator, New Jersey General Assembly, U.S. House of Representatives (2003-present).
- John W. Griggs — Governor of New Jersey.
- Daniel Haines — Governor of New Jersey.
- Ardolph Loges Kline — Mayor of New York City.
- Robert Littell — New Jersey State Senator.
- Alison Littell McHose — Member of the New Jersey General Assembly.
- Nathaniel Pettit — Canadian politician.
- Rodman M. Price — Governor of New Jersey.
- Andrew J. Rogers (1828–1900) - attorney, U.S. House of Representatives (1863-1867), Denver police commissioner
- John Rutherfurd — United States Senator (1791–1799).
- Casper Shafer (1712-1784) - first settler of Stillwater, legislator (1776-1779)
Military service
- Thomas Oakley Anderson — United States Navy officer during the Barbary Wars (1803–1805).
- Aaron Hankinson - American Revolution military officer (Brigadier General), legislator
- Hugh Judson Kilpatrick — Civil War general, diplomat.
- Benjamin Lundy — abolitionist and writer.
- John Cleves Symmes — Revolutionary War military officer, politician, and settler of Ohio.
Arts and entertainment
Fine arts
- Gretna Campbell (1922–1987), painter (New York School)
- Louis Finkelstein (1923–2000), painter (New York School), art critic, art professor.
- Reuben Kadish (1913–1992), painter, sculptor, printmaker
Writing
- T.B. Condit (1804–1888), Presbyterian clergyman, author of several Christian hymn lyrics.
- Helena Rutherfurd Ely (1858–1920) — author, garden writer.
- Nicolas de Gunzburg — fashion critic, magazine editor (Vogue, Harpers), actor.
- Aline Murray Kilmer (1888–1941) — poet, wife of Joyce Kilmer.
- J. Allyn Rosser — poet, academic.
Musicians
- Rob Freeman — musician.
- Homer R. Mensch — classical double bassist, New York Philharmonic.
- The Misfits — musicians
- Railroad Earth — musicians
Acting
- William Pierson — actor.
- Janeane Garofalo — comedienne, actress, activist.
Television personalities
- Lou Dobbs — television and radio news commentator (CNN and Fox News).
- John Gibson — television news host on FoxNews.
- Andrew Napolitano — current libertarian Fox News Judicial Analyst, former judge (Superior Court of New Jersey).
Science, technology and medicine
- Charles Joseph Fletcher (1922–2011) — inventor of the Hovercraft, worked on Lunar Landing Module and X-15 rocket.
- Hudson Maxim (1853–1927) — inventor, chemist, scientist, munitions manufacturer.
- Ross Winans (1796–1877) — inventor, entrepreneur.
Business
- Newman E. Drake (1860–1930) — entrepreneur, founder of Drake's Cakes.
Athletes and sports figures
- Lou Benfatti — NFL and college football player.
- Mike Budnik — former professional inline skater, and professional mixed martial arts fighter
- Danny Kass — Olympic and champion snowboarder.
- Jim Miller — UFC Contender, CFFC Lightweight Champion, Reality Fighting Featherweight Champion
- Dan Miller — UFC Contender, CFFC Middleweight Champion, IFL Middleweight Champion
- Troy Murphy — NBA and college basketball player.
- Russ Van Atta — Major League Baseball player.
- Dave Yovanovits — NFL and college football player.
- Chris Jent — NBA Player and Coach.
- Adam Riggs — Major League Baseball player
Miscellaneous
- Ira Condict (d. 1811) — Presbyterian and Dutch Reformed clergyman, third president of Queen's College (now Rutgers University).
- Zip the Pinhead — circus sideshow personality with P.T. Barnum.
See also
