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==Dey Familiy History== |
==Dey Familiy History== |
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In 1641 Dirck Janszen Siecken Dey, a soldier for the Dutch West India Company, was the first of his family to settle in the colonies. His grandson Dirck Dey, a Dutch born planter, purchased 600 acres of land in Preakness Valley, now present day Wayne Township. The exact start date of construction on the Dey Mansion is unknown, but Dirck Dey started building it in the 1740s. By 1764 Dirck passed the mansion onto his son Theunis. Theunis along with his wife, Hester-Schuyler, raised ten children in the mansion. Theunis was a political figure who served on the state council by representing Bergen County and was a member of the charter trustee at Queens college, now present day Rutgers University. He also served as a Colonel in the Bergen County Militia during the American Revolution. It was during his service in the militia that he came into contact with George Washington. This led to Theunis to offer his mansion to serve as Washington's headquarters.<ref>E.A. Smyk, ''The Dey Mansion: Washington's Headquarters 1780''(Patterson, NJ: Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders, 2009).</ref> <ref>Cathy Tobin, ''Images of America: Wayne Township'' (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2001), 14-15.</ref><ref>Passaic County Administration Building Freeholder's Office, "Dey Mansion," Passaic County NJ. http://www.passaiccountynj.org/parkshistorical/historical_attractions/deymansion.htm (accessed on November 5, 2010).</ref> |
In 1641 Dirck Janszen Siecken Dey, a soldier for the Dutch West India Company, was the first of his family to settle in the colonies. His grandson Dirck Dey, a Dutch born planter, purchased 600 acres of land in Preakness Valley, now present day Wayne Township. The exact start date of construction on the Dey Mansion is unknown, but Dirck Dey started building it in the 1740s. By 1764 Dirck passed the mansion onto his son Theunis. Theunis along with his wife, Hester-Schuyler, raised ten children in the mansion. Theunis was a political figure who served on the state council by representing Bergen County and was a member of the charter trustee at Queens college, now present day Rutgers University. He also served as a Colonel in the Bergen County Militia during the American Revolution. It was during his service in the militia that he came into contact with George Washington. This led to Theunis to offer his mansion to serve as Washington's headquarters.<ref>E.A. Smyk, ''The Dey Mansion: Washington's Headquarters 1780''(Patterson, NJ: Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders, 2009).</ref> <ref>Cathy Tobin, ''Images of America: Wayne Township'' (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2001), 14-15.</ref><ref>Passaic County Administration Building Freeholder's Office, "Dey Mansion," Passaic County NJ. http://www.passaiccountynj.org/parkshistorical/historical_attractions/deymansion.htm (accessed on November 5, 2010).</ref> |
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==Washington's Preakness Valley Headquarters== |
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George Washington utilized the Dey Mansion during the American Revolution as one of his many Headquarters. This area of the Preakness Valley (in New Jersey) was chosen specifically for its strategic location, as well as its abundance of food and forage in the surrounding area. On two separate occasions the Dey Mansion served as Headquarters for Washington, once from July 1 through July 28, 1780 and again from October 8 through November 27 1780.<ref>E.A. Smyk, ''The Dey Mansion: Washington's Headquarters 1780''(Patterson, NJ: Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders, 2009).</ref> |
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During his stay Washington and his advisers which included Alexander Hamilton, Robert Hanson Harrison, Tench Tilghman David Humphreys and James McHenry used the four rooms on the eastern side of the mansion for their bedrooms as well as their military war rooms. Washington also had numerous visitors while at the Dey Mansion, those of which include the Marquis de Lafayette, General Anthony Wayne, Major General Lord Stirling, Benedict Arnold, General Howe and the Marquis de Chastellux.<ref>Cathy Tobin, ''Images of America: Wayne Township'' (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2001), 14-15.</ref> |
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Washington's letters and correspondences during his time at the Dey Mansion total 964, for over 1800 written pages. One of which informed him on July 14, 1780 that the French allied support had landed at Newport, Rhode Island, Washington left on July 28th to join them.<ref>E.A. Smyk, ''The Dey Mansion: Washington's Headquarters 1780''(Patterson, NJ: Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders, 2009).</ref> |
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During Washington's time away from the Dey Mansion Major, General Bendict Arnold's treason became evident and his accomplice Major John Andre was hanged in Tappan, New York on October 2nd. Fearing that the British commander Sir Henry Clinton would seek revenge, Washington moved his army once again to the Preakness Valley's Dey Mansion, and arrived on October 8, 1780. He stayed there until November 27, 1780 when he moved his headquarters and a portion of his army to Morristown, New Jersey.<ref>E.A. Smyk, ''The Dey Mansion: Washington's Headquarters 1780''(Patterson, NJ: Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders, 2009).</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 00:27, 6 November 2010
Dey Mansion | |
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| Location | 199 Totowa Rd., Wayne, New Jersey |
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| Area | 2.2 acres (0.89 ha) |
| Architectural style | Georgian, Dutch Influence |
| NRHP reference No. | 70000392[1] |
| NJRHP No. | 2409[2] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | December 18, 1970 |
| Designated NJRHP | September 11, 1970 |
The Dey Mansion, located in modern day Wayne, New Jersey played an intricate role in the American Revolution. Built by Dutch settlers in the middle of the 18th century it served as Washington's Headquarters on several occasions.
Dey Familiy History
In 1641 Dirck Janszen Siecken Dey, a soldier for the Dutch West India Company, was the first of his family to settle in the colonies. His grandson Dirck Dey, a Dutch born planter, purchased 600 acres of land in Preakness Valley, now present day Wayne Township. The exact start date of construction on the Dey Mansion is unknown, but Dirck Dey started building it in the 1740s. By 1764 Dirck passed the mansion onto his son Theunis. Theunis along with his wife, Hester-Schuyler, raised ten children in the mansion. Theunis was a political figure who served on the state council by representing Bergen County and was a member of the charter trustee at Queens college, now present day Rutgers University. He also served as a Colonel in the Bergen County Militia during the American Revolution. It was during his service in the militia that he came into contact with George Washington. This led to Theunis to offer his mansion to serve as Washington's headquarters.[3] [4][5]
Washington's Preakness Valley Headquarters
George Washington utilized the Dey Mansion during the American Revolution as one of his many Headquarters. This area of the Preakness Valley (in New Jersey) was chosen specifically for its strategic location, as well as its abundance of food and forage in the surrounding area. On two separate occasions the Dey Mansion served as Headquarters for Washington, once from July 1 through July 28, 1780 and again from October 8 through November 27 1780.[6]
During his stay Washington and his advisers which included Alexander Hamilton, Robert Hanson Harrison, Tench Tilghman David Humphreys and James McHenry used the four rooms on the eastern side of the mansion for their bedrooms as well as their military war rooms. Washington also had numerous visitors while at the Dey Mansion, those of which include the Marquis de Lafayette, General Anthony Wayne, Major General Lord Stirling, Benedict Arnold, General Howe and the Marquis de Chastellux.[7]
Washington's letters and correspondences during his time at the Dey Mansion total 964, for over 1800 written pages. One of which informed him on July 14, 1780 that the French allied support had landed at Newport, Rhode Island, Washington left on July 28th to join them.[8]
During Washington's time away from the Dey Mansion Major, General Bendict Arnold's treason became evident and his accomplice Major John Andre was hanged in Tappan, New York on October 2nd. Fearing that the British commander Sir Henry Clinton would seek revenge, Washington moved his army once again to the Preakness Valley's Dey Mansion, and arrived on October 8, 1780. He stayed there until November 27, 1780 when he moved his headquarters and a portion of his army to Morristown, New Jersey.[9]
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References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-03-13.
- ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places - Passaic County" (PDF). NJ DEP - Historic Preservation Office. July 7, 2009. p. 19. Retrieved March 23, 2010.
- ^ E.A. Smyk, The Dey Mansion: Washington's Headquarters 1780(Patterson, NJ: Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders, 2009).
- ^ Cathy Tobin, Images of America: Wayne Township (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2001), 14-15.
- ^ Passaic County Administration Building Freeholder's Office, "Dey Mansion," Passaic County NJ. http://www.passaiccountynj.org/parkshistorical/historical_attractions/deymansion.htm (accessed on November 5, 2010).
- ^ E.A. Smyk, The Dey Mansion: Washington's Headquarters 1780(Patterson, NJ: Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders, 2009).
- ^ Cathy Tobin, Images of America: Wayne Township (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2001), 14-15.
- ^ E.A. Smyk, The Dey Mansion: Washington's Headquarters 1780(Patterson, NJ: Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders, 2009).
- ^ E.A. Smyk, The Dey Mansion: Washington's Headquarters 1780(Patterson, NJ: Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders, 2009).
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