A Memorial Discourse on the Life, Character and Services of General Jeremiah Johnson, of Brooklyn, the First President of the St. Nicholas Society of Nassau Island (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A Memorial Discourse on the Life and Public Service of General Jeremiah Johnson
This volume presents a heartfelt memory of Brooklyn’s first president of the St. Nicholas Society, detailing his public career, military service, and lasting influence on his city. It also offers insight into his private life, faith, and the writings he left behind.

The narrative traces his rise from humble beginnings to a life of public trust, leadership in local government, and military duty during the War of 1812. It highlights his roles as a devoted husband and father, a scholar of Dutch and local history, and a man known for integrity, kindness, and practical wisdom.

• A portrait of a community leader who shaped Brooklyn’s early development.


• Accounts of his military service, leadership style, and discipline.


• Notes on his writings, translations, and historical materials.


• Reflections on his character, faith, and lasting reputation.

Ideal for readers of local history and biographical memory, this edition offers a window into a formative era of Brooklyn and the people who defined it.

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