10 Facts About Josiah Hornblower

Josiah Hornblower was an English engineer and statesman in Belleville, New Jersey.

Josiah Hornblower was a delegate for New Jersey in the Continental Congress in 1785 and 1786.

Josiah Hornblower settled in Belleville and is credited with building the first steam engine in America in 1755.

Josiah Hornblower continued to practice mechanical and civil engineering for much of his life.

For several years, Josiah Hornblower had acted as a leading citizen.

Josiah Hornblower served as clerk in various town meetings and for his county.

Josiah Hornblower remained active in engineering circles, and for a time served as the head of a mine association.

Josiah Hornblower expanded his operations, opening various mills in along the Second River and the Passaic River over the next two decades.

Josiah Hornblower remained somewhat active in public life as well, serving as a County Judge from 1790 until 1808, when his failing health forced him to resign.

Josiah Hornblower died in Newark on January 21,1809, and is buried in the yard of the Dutch Reformed Church at Belleville.