Isaac Wayne (1699-1774)
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Captain Isaac Wayne was a Pennsylvania tanner
and father of American Revolutionary War
General "Mad" Anthony Wayne
and grandfather of United States Congressman Isaac Wayne
.
Isaac Wayne was born in County Wicklow
, Ireland
in 1699 to Captain Anthony Wayne, veteran of the Battle of the Boyne
. In 1722, Capt. Anthony Wayne moved to Pennsylvania with Dutch-born wife, Hannah Faulkner, eight of their nine children, and Wayne's close friend and fellow veteran, John Hunter. It is speculated that Hannah was the daughter of one of the better-rewarded Dutch
officers. They settled on a 1600 acres (6.5 km²) estate in Easttown, Chester County
, near what became the town of Paoli
in 1724. The brick home called "Waynesboro" is now a designated historical site and open for public tours.
Isaac, the ninth child, stayed in England to finish his education and joined the family two years later.
Isaac was 40 years old when his parents deeded their estate to him under the condition that he was to pay an annuity to his parents for the remainder of their lives.
He built up the largest tannery in Pennsylvania, grew grain, and feed-crops. His militia commission enabled him to go out when the Indians rose or threatened, as he did during the French and Indian War
between 1755-58.
When he was reaching forty, he took as his bride Elizabeth Iddings of Philadelphia who was probably 10 years younger.
Isaac and Elizabeth Iddings Wayne had four children:
Isaac died in 1774 and is buried in the St. David churchyard in Wayne, Pennsylvania
.
Tanning
Tanning is the making of leather from the skins of animals which does not easily decompose. Traditionally, tanning used tannin, an acidic chemical compound from which the tanning process draws its name . Coloring may occur during tanning...
and father of American Revolutionary War
American Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War , the American War of Independence, or simply the Revolutionary War, began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North America, and ended in a global war between several European great powers.The war was the result of the...
General "Mad" Anthony Wayne
Anthony Wayne
Anthony Wayne was a United States Army general and statesman. Wayne adopted a military career at the outset of the American Revolutionary War, where his military exploits and fiery personality quickly earned him a promotion to the rank of brigadier general and the sobriquet of Mad Anthony.-Early...
and grandfather of United States Congressman Isaac Wayne
Isaac Wayne
Isaac Wayne was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania, son of General "Mad" Anthony Wayne, and grandson of Isaac Wayne....
.
Isaac Wayne was born in County Wicklow
County Wicklow
County Wicklow is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Mid-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the town of Wicklow, which derives from the Old Norse name Víkingalág or Wykynlo. Wicklow County Council is the local authority for the county...
, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
in 1699 to Captain Anthony Wayne, veteran of the Battle of the Boyne
Battle of the Boyne
The Battle of the Boyne was fought in 1690 between two rival claimants of the English, Scottish and Irish thronesthe Catholic King James and the Protestant King William across the River Boyne near Drogheda on the east coast of Ireland...
. In 1722, Capt. Anthony Wayne moved to Pennsylvania with Dutch-born wife, Hannah Faulkner, eight of their nine children, and Wayne's close friend and fellow veteran, John Hunter. It is speculated that Hannah was the daughter of one of the better-rewarded Dutch
Dutch people
The Dutch people are an ethnic group native to the Netherlands. They share a common culture and speak the Dutch language. Dutch people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in Suriname, Chile, Brazil, Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and the United...
officers. They settled on a 1600 acres (6.5 km²) estate in Easttown, Chester County
Chester County, Pennsylvania
-State parks:*French Creek State Park*Marsh Creek State Park*White Clay Creek Preserve-Demographics:As of the 2010 census, the county was 85.5% White, 6.1% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American or Alaskan Native, 3.9% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian, 1.8% were two or more races, and 2.4% were...
, near what became the town of Paoli
Paoli, Pennsylvania
Paoli is a census-designated place in Chester County near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is situated in portions of two townships: Tredyffrin and Willistown...
in 1724. The brick home called "Waynesboro" is now a designated historical site and open for public tours.
Isaac, the ninth child, stayed in England to finish his education and joined the family two years later.
Isaac was 40 years old when his parents deeded their estate to him under the condition that he was to pay an annuity to his parents for the remainder of their lives.
He built up the largest tannery in Pennsylvania, grew grain, and feed-crops. His militia commission enabled him to go out when the Indians rose or threatened, as he did during the French and Indian War
French and Indian War
The French and Indian War is the common American name for the war between Great Britain and France in North America from 1754 to 1763. In 1756, the war erupted into the world-wide conflict known as the Seven Years' War and thus came to be regarded as the North American theater of that war...
between 1755-58.
When he was reaching forty, he took as his bride Elizabeth Iddings of Philadelphia who was probably 10 years younger.
Isaac and Elizabeth Iddings Wayne had four children:
- Anthony WayneAnthony WayneAnthony Wayne was a United States Army general and statesman. Wayne adopted a military career at the outset of the American Revolutionary War, where his military exploits and fiery personality quickly earned him a promotion to the rank of brigadier general and the sobriquet of Mad Anthony.-Early...
, a Major General during the American Revolution - Hannah, who married Samuel Vanleer
- Ann, who married Capt. William Hayman
- Margaret, who married Col. Holstein
Isaac died in 1774 and is buried in the St. David churchyard in Wayne, Pennsylvania
Wayne, Pennsylvania
Wayne is an unincorporated community located on the Main Line, centered in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. While the center of Wayne is in Radnor Township, Wayne extends into both Tredyffrin Township in Chester County and Upper Merion Township in Montgomery County...
.