Martin Weigand (1726 - abt. 1792)

Born 20 Apr 1726 in Newburgh,Orange County,New York

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Martin Weigand and Weigand’s Tavern were to play important roles during the Revolution. Martin was “an outspoken patriot.” Transportation was lacking during the time, and Martin helped provide it. Only he, Col. Palmer, and Col. Hasbrouch had wagons in the area and a few people had oxcarts. When two militia companies were formed in 1775, Martin became an Ensign in Capt. Samuel Clark’s company and was eventually promoted to First Lieutenant. The importance of the Weigand Tavern to the Revolution also began in 1775, when Martin placed a “Pledge of Association” in the tavern where “avowed friends of the American Cause” could sign their names. In addition, supposedly the first order issued by Col. Hasbrouck after he was given his command was: "Newburgh, Dec. 18,1775. Pursuant to the orders of Congress to the regiment under my command to be in readiness upon any proper alarm, I have appointed the place of general rendezvous to be at the house of Martin Weigand in Newburgh Precinct.” signed J. Hasbrouck, Col." (During the times taverns were the customary “meeting places” where news and political information were exchanged.) In 1775 the Weigand Tavern in Newburgh was frequented by George Washington while he was stationed nearby for 16 months. (Newburgh was also headquarters for Washington in 1782 and 1783) In 1782 when the American army crossed the Hudson and went into winter quarters above the Highlands, General Anthony Wayne stayed at “the old hotel of Martin Weigand, in Newburgh.”

NYC REFORMED DUTCH CHURCH Baptisms: 4/20/1726 Martin Weigand

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