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'''John Hart''' (between 1706 and 1713 – May 11, 1779) was known as "Honest John Hart", he was a founding father of [[America]], a landowner, a farmer, Speaker of the [[New Jersey]] General Assembly, member of the [[Second Continental Congress]] and signer of the [[Declaration of Independence]]. When the British invaded New Jersey, he was forced into hiding as a wanted man sought by his pursuers.
'''John Hart''' (between 1706 and 1713 – May 11, 1779) was known as "Honest John Hart", he was a founding father of [[America]], a landowner, a farmer, Speaker of the [[New Jersey]] General Assembly, member of the [[Second Continental Congress]] and signer of the [[Declaration of Independence]]. When the British invaded New Jersey, he was forced into hiding as a wanted man sought by his pursuers.
[[Image:John Hart NJ currency.jpg|thumb|250px|right|[[Continental currency]] bearing Hart's signature]]
==Early life==
==Early life==
An exact date of birth is unknown as is the location and the year is also disputed. It is believed that he was most likely born either near Stonington, Connecticut, or Hopewell Township, Burlington, New Jersey.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=OzM1DwAAQBAJ&pg=PT136 Founding Fathers: Atheists? Deists? Are You Sure?]</ref> Hart was the son of Captain Edward Hart, militia leader who was assigned to fight during the [[French and Indian War]] in [[Canada]]. John had little education but he did have good sense and virtue. Later in life he knew the law and was considered informed on money and business matters.
An exact date of birth is unknown as is the location and the year is also disputed. It is believed that he was most likely born either near Stonington, Connecticut, or Hopewell Township, Burlington, New Jersey.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=OzM1DwAAQBAJ&pg=PT136 Founding Fathers: Atheists? Deists? Are You Sure?]</ref> Hart was the son of Captain Edward Hart, militia leader who was assigned to fight during the [[French and Indian War]] in [[Canada]]. John had little education but he did have good sense and virtue. Later in life he knew the law and was considered informed on money and business matters.