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Note: e came to Erie during the late war with Great Britain for the purpose of aiding in the construction of Perry's fleet. Marrying sometimes afterwards, he settled in the place permanently, residing for the last 25 years just outside of the city limits. By indefatigueable industry he secured a competence and was ever held in high esteem for his integrity and personal worth. Erie Gazette July 8, 1858
DIED. At Erie, Pennsylvania, yesterday, John Justice, esq., of that place, aged 70 years, formerly of Trenton, and brother of Mr. Joseph Justice. Daily True American July 7, 1858
Private John Justice of Captain Armstrong Drennan's Co., 1 Batt'n 26 Reg't Pennsylvania Militia commanded by Major Andrew Jenkins, doing duty at Erie from Feb 19, 1814 to Mar 21 1814. Length of service: 1 month 1 day. Amount of pay 10.333 dollars.
Lafayette In 1825, the county was honored by a visit from Lafayette, who was making a tour of the country whose independence he had periled his life and fortune to establish. He was accompanied by his son, a companion and a servant, on their way from New Orleans to New York. They reached Waterford, where they were hospitably received, on the evening of the 2d of June, and stayed there over night. A committee from Erie met them at Waterford, and the party left the latter place early on the morning of the 3d, by way of the turnpike. At Federal Hill, they were met by a body of military, who escorted the distinguished guest to the foot of State street, where they were greeted with a national salute and formally presented to the United States naval officers and other prominent citizens. From there a procession marched to the house of Capt. Daniel Dobbins, where Burgess Wallace welcomed Lafayette in the name of the borough. He was then taken to the residence of Judah Colt, who was chairman of the reception committee, and introduced to the ladies. Meanwhile, a public dinner had been in course of preparation, under the supervision of John Dickson, which was the grandest affair of the kind known up to that day in the incipient city. The tables, which had been erected on a bridge over the ravine on Second street, between State and French, were 170 feet long, elegantly adorned and covered with an awning made of the sails of the British vessels captured by Perry. After the dinner, toasts were offered, among them the following by the hero of the occasion: "Erie -- A name which has a great share in American glory; may this town ever enjoy a proportionate share in American prosperity and happiness." Lafayette and his party left at 3 o'clock in the afternoon of the 3d, and were accompanied by numerous citizens to Portland, at the mouth of Chautauqua Creek, N. Y., where he took the steamer Superior for Buffalo. Benj. Wallace was Chief Marshal of the procession which escorted the great Frenchman from Waterford, and Joseph M. Sterrett commanded the Erie Guards, who met him at Federal Hill.
*** A place setting from this visit was donated to the Erie Museum by our family, which I saw as a youth. ECD
*** The trophies suspended over our heads, the name of Perry and the view of lake Erie, necessarily directed the thoughts of the guests to the events of the last war: and in a short time the gallant deeds of the American navy became the subject of general conversation. As it was perceived that Lafayette took great pleasure in hearing a narration of the glory of the descendants of his former companions in arms, all the details of that memorable day were given him, in which, after a combat of three hours, an American squadron entirely captured a British fleet far superior in the number of guns.
In hearing the recital of those noble actions, Lafayette cast his eyes alternately on the numerous English flags that floated over his head, on the lake, the theatre of such glorious events, and on the seamen who surrounded him; and his heart was filled with pride, on perceiving that the Americans of 1813 had shown themselves worthy sons of his old fellow soldiers, the immortal heroes of the revolution of 1776.
Lafayette in America in 1824 and 1825, A. Levasseur 1829. Translated by John D Godman
John Justice's brother Joseph also met with Lafayette on his 1824/25 trip in Trenton, NJ
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Martha Justice died Nov 23, 1854 in the 63rd year of her age on the lot of Capt John Justice - Erie Gazette. Lived/worked on the Willis farm, Millcreek Twp, Erie County, Pa as per 1850 census.
Need to place Martha as a sister or sister-in-law.
At the residence of Robert Cochran in Millcreek Twp on Thursday Feb 14, 1828, Martha Matilda Justice. neice of John Justice of this borough, aged 11 years - Erie Gazette.
Who is the father of this child?
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Built United States Revenue Cutter ERIE in 1833 for $3600
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Paid $20 per month in 1820 and 1821 for being Acting Carpenter at Erie, PA Navy Yard
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Note: Died in Millcreek on the 6th ist. Capt. John Justice in the 71st year of his age. Capt Justic
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