He lived in or near South Amboy, New Jersey. He had a brother, Joseph, who may have died in the American Revolution in 1778; at which time Anthony enlisted and served over several years, guarding the shore near South Amboy. He married Nancy HIGGINS and they had at least one child, Isabel, born March 1, 1790. In 1833, Anthony applied for and received veteran's benefits over at least one year, ending apparently in 1834,
with his death.