American Revolution Patriots (Dewit-Dey)


  • Dewit, Henry – Henry Dewit came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Henry Dewit held the rank of Sergeant, in the Continental Army. On an unknown date, he received a bounty of two hundred and sixteen acres of land, from the State of Virginia. Henry Dewit was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. He died in the State of Indiana. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Sergeant Henry Dewit, during or after the American Revolution.
  • DeWit, Henry – Henry DeWit came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Henry DeWit held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-sixth day of March, in 1784, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia. Henry DeWit was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for the American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Private Henry DeWit, during or after the American Revolution.
  • DeWitt, Aaron – Aaron DeWitt came from the State of New York. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New York. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Thirteenth day of September, in 1790, Aaron DeWitt’s heirs received a bounty of five hundred acres of land, from the State of New York. He was given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Aaron DeWitt, during or after the American Revolution.
  • DeWitt, John – John DeWitt came from the State of New York. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New York. John DeWitt held the rank of Matross, in the Continental Army. A Matross was a mate or helper to a Cannonier or the soldier who fired the cannon. His duties were to care for the cannon, load the cannon and clean the cannon. When the army traveled, the Matross would walk with the supply wagons and guard the wagons and the supplies, along the way. On the Sixth day of July, in 1790, he received a bounty of six hundred acres of land, from the State of New York. John DeWitt was given the bounty of six hundred acres of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence.
  • DeWitt, Peter – Peter DeWitt came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Peter DeWitt held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Thirtieth day of November, in 1784, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia. Peter DeWitt was given the bounty of one hundred acres of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Private Peter DeWitt, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dewny, Elisha – Elisha Dewny came from the State of New York. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New York. When the rank of a soldier, is not listed, then the rank is usually, that of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Thirteenth day of September, in 1790, his heirs received a bounty of five hundred acres of land, from the State of New York. Elisha Dewny’s heirs were given the bounty of land, because of his courage, in the War for American Independence. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Elisha Dewny, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, Benjamin – Benjamin Dey came from the County of Bergen, in the State of New Jersey. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New Jersey. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Benjamin Dey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, Cyrus – Cyrus Dey came from the County of Monmouth, in the State of New Jersey. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New Jersey. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Cyrus Dey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, Daniel – Daniel Dey came from Middlesex County, in the State of New Jersey. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New Jersey. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. Daniel Dey was a member of Captain Nixon’s Company, of the Light House Cavalry, from a Middlesex Regiment. The light Cavalry such as Hussars rode small horses and carried light weapons ideal for scouting and skirmishing. He was the son of Vincent and Sarah Artepe Dey. Although, this information, is open to question. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Daniel Dey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, Daniel – Daniel Dey came from the State of New Jersey. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New Jersey. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. Daniel Dey’s Pension Application Number was S12743. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Daniel Dey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, David – David Dey came from the County of Bergen, in the State of New Jersey. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New Jersey. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of David Dey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, Dirk Richard – Dirk Richard Dey was born on Twenty-nineth day of November, in 1752, in the Middlesex County, in the State of New Jersey. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New Jersey. Dirk Richard Dey held the rank of Major, in the Continental Army. Dirk Richard Dey was a member of Captain Nixon’s Company, of the Light House Cavalry, from a Middlesex Regiment. The light Cavalry such as Hussars rode small horses and carried light weapons ideal for scouting and skirmishing. Dirk Richard Dey was married to Hannah Pierson, in the State of New Jersey. He was the son of Theunis Dey. Dirk Richard Dey died on the First day of July, in 1811. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Dirk Richard Dey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, Ezekiel – Ezekiel Dey was born on the First day of January, in 1750, in Middlesex County, in the State of New Jersey. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New Jersey. Ezekiel Dey held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. Ezekiel Dey was a member of Captain Nixon’s Company, of the Light House Cavalry, from a Middlesex Regiment. The light Cavalry such as Hussars rode small horses and carried light weapons ideal for scouting and skirmishing. Ezekiel Dey was married to Elizabeth Cox, first and Sarah M. Egbert Paul, second. He was the son of John Dey and Mary Applegate Dey. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Ezekiel Dey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, George – George Dey came from the State of South Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of South Carolina. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. George Dey’s Pension Application Number was R13919. The surname of Dey could also, be spelled Dye. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of George Dey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, James – James Dey came from the County of Middlesex, in the State of New Jersey. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New Jersey. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of James Dey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, James – James Dey was born on the Fifteenth day of September, in 1728, in the State of New Jersey. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New Jersey. James Dey held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. He was married to Margaret Perrine, in the State of New Jersey. James Dey was the son of James Dey and Dinah Tillyer Dey. He died in 1802 in the State of New Jersey. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of James Dey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, James Joseph – James Joseph Dey was born on the Twenty-eighth day of August, in 1760, in Middlesex County, in the State of New Jersey. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New Jersey. James Joseph Dey held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. James Joseph Dey was a member of Captain Nixon’s Company, of the Light House Cavalry, from a Middlesex Regiment. The light Cavalry such as Hussars rode small horses and carried light weapons suited for scouting and skirmishing. James Joseph Dey was married to unknown, first, unknown, second and Hannah Russel, third, in the State of New Jersey. James Joseph Dey died in 1845, in the State of New York. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Joseph Dey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, John – John Dey came from the County of Bergen, in the State of New Jersey. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New Jersey. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of John Dey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, John – John Dey came from the State of New Jersey. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New Jersey. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. This John Dey could be Captain John Dey. He was the son of Joseph Dey and Martha Dey. John Dey was married to Rebecca or Rebecca Perrine The surname of Dey could also, be spelled Day or Dye. John Dey’s Pension Application Number was W117. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of John Dey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, John – John Dey came from the State of New Jersey. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New Jersey. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. John Dey was married to Elizabeth. John Dey’s Pension Application Number was R3173. The surname of Dey could also, be Dye. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of John Dey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, John – John Dey was born in 1753, in the State of Maryland, which should be the State of New Jersey. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New Jersey. John Dey held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. John Dey was married to Ruth Applegate. He was the son of James Dey and Sarah Leach Dey. John Dey’s Pension Application Number was W7064. The surname of Dey could also, be spelled Dye. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of John Dey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, John – John Dey came from the County of Monmouth, in the State of New Jersey. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New Jersey. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of John Dey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, John – John Dey was born on the Twenty-eighth day of December, in 1741, in the State of New Jersey. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New Jersey. John Dey held the rank of Captain, in the Continental Army. He was married to Mary Baird, in the State of New Jersey. John Dey was the son of James Dey and Dinah Tillyer Dey. He died on the Twenty-sixth day of April, in 1829, in the State of New Jersey. John Dey’s widow received his pension. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Captain John Dey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, John – John Dey came from the State of New Jersey. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New Jersey. His Pension Application Number was W454. He was either married to Mary Applegate and the son of John Laurens Dey and Anne Brown Dey or he was married to Mary Baird and he was the son of James Dey and Dinah Tillyer Dey. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of John Dey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, John – John Dey was born in about 1751, in the State of New Jersey. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New Jersey. John Dey held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. He was married to Janette Doremus, in the State of New Jersey. John Dey was the son of Lawrence Dey and Anne Dey. His parents were first cousins. He died in 1828, in the State of New Jersey. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Captain John Dey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, Josiah – Josiah Dey came from the County of Monmouth, in the State of New Jersey. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New Jersey. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Josiah Dey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, Josiah – Josiah Dey came from the County of Middlesex, in the State of New Jersey. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New Jersey. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. Josiah Dey was the son of Lawrence Dey and Anne Dey or Anne Sarah Dey. Anne Dey’s maiden name was also, Dey. His Pension Number was S630. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Josiah Dey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, Peter – Peter Dey came from the County of Middlesex, in the State of New Jersey. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New Jersey. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. Peter Dey was the son of William and Margaret Salter Dey. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Peter Dey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, Peter – Peter Dey was born on the Seventh day of March, in 1760, in the State of New Jersey. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New Jersey. Peter Dey held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. He was the son of Theunis Dey. Peter Dey was married to Eleanor Board, in the State of New Jersey. He died on the Fourth day of April, in 1833. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Private Peter Dey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, Peter – Peter Dey came from the State of New Jersey. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New Jersey. When the rank of a soldier is not listed then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental army. Peter Dey’s Pension Number was S15078. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Peter Dey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, Samuel – Samuel Dey came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. When the rank of a soldier was not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. Samuel Dey’s Pension Number was S6782. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Samuel Dey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, Theunis – Theunis Dey was born on the Twenty-ninth day of October, in 1726, in the State of New Jersey. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New Jersey. Theunis Dey held the rank of Colonel, in the Continental Army. He was a member of a regiment, in the County of Middlesex, in the State of New Jersey. Theunis Dey was married to Hester Schuyler, in the State of New Jersey. He died on the Tenth day of June, in 1787, in the State of New Jersey. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Colonel Theunis Dey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, William – William Dey was born on the Thirty-first day of October, in 1754, in the State of New Jersey. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New Jersey. William Dey held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. He was married to Margaret Perrine, in the State of New Jersey. William Dey was the son of Joseph Dey and Margaret Willey Dey. He died on the Nineteenth day of December, in 1823, in the State of New Jersey. William Dey’s widow received his pension. His Pension Number was W913. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of private William Dey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, William – William Dey came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. William Dey held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. He was married to Sarah, in the State of Virginia. William Dey’s remarried widow, Sarah Reynolds received his pension. His Pension Number was R8719. The surname of Dey, could also, be spelled Dye. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of private William Dey, during or after the American Revolution.
  • Dey, William – William Dey came from the County of Middlesex, in the State of New Jersey. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New Jersey. When the rank of a soldier is not listed, then the rank is usually that of Private, in the Continental Army. William Dey was the son of Joseph Dey, who was the son of John Laurens Dey. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of William Dey, during or after the American Revolution.