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Dey Mansion--Washington's HQ in 1780--Wayne, N.J.
This house was built between 1740-1750. At the time of the Revolutionary War, it was the home of Colonel Theunis Dey and his wife Hester. Theunis was a Colonel in the Bergen County militia, and was active politically in the Revolutionary War era. Hester also took part in the cause of Independence; she served on a committee of women who raised money for the "relief and encouragement of those brave Men of the Continental Army."
Dey Mansion served as General George Washington's Headquarters twice during the Revolutionary War: from July 1 - 29, 1780 and again from October 9 - November 27, 1780. Washington and his close aides, who he referred to as his "military family," occupied the east side of the house. Theunis and Hester Dey remained at the house with their children and occupied the rooms on the west side.
One of the officers staying with Washington at Dey Mansion was his aide-de-camp Alexander Hamilton.
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Dey Mansion--Washington's HQ in 1780--Wayne, N.J.
This house was built between 1740-1750. At the time of the Revolutionary War, it was the home of Colonel Theunis Dey and his wife Hester. Theunis was a Colonel in the Bergen County militia, and was active politically in the Revolutionary War era. Hester also took part in the cause of Independence; she served on a committee of women who raised money for the "relief and encouragement of those brave Men of the Continental Army."
Dey Mansion served as General George Washington's Headquarters twice during the Revolutionary War: from July 1 - 29, 1780 and again from October 9 - November 27, 1780. Washington and his close aides, who he referred to as his "military family," occupied the east side of the house. Theunis and Hester Dey remained at the house with their children and occupied the rooms on the west side.
One of the officers staying with Washington at Dey Mansion was his aide-de-camp Alexander Hamilton.
From www.revolutionarywarnewjersey.com/new_jersey_revolutionar...