The Frelinghuysen family (/ˈfrlɪŋˌhsən/;[2] /ˈfrlɪŋˌhzən/;[3] /ˌfrlɪŋˈhsən/[4]) is an American political dynasty, primarily based in New Jersey, that first emigrated from The Netherlands in 1720.

Frelinghuysen
EtymologyHabitational name from a place called Frelinghuizen[1]
Place of originNetherlands
Connected familiesCabot family
Lodge family
Havemeyer family
Estate(s)Frelinghuysen Homestead
Frelinghuysen Arboretum

History

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In 1720, Theodorus Jacobus Frelinghuysen came from The Netherlands to the Raritan Valley in the Province of New Jersey, then a Royal Colony of Great Britain. He was an evangelizing Dutch-Reformed minister during the period of religious fervor known as the Great Awakening.[5]

Politics

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Four Frelinghuysens served as United States senators, one of whom, Frederick T., became a Secretary of State under President Chester A. Arthur.

Family tree

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References

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  1. ^ "Meaning and Origin of Frelinghuysen - FamilyEducation". www.familyeducation.com. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
  2. ^ As pronounced in "Repeal and Replace ACA".
  3. ^ Fried, Joseph P. (23 May 2011). "Peter Frelinghuysen Jr., 95, Longtime N.J. Congressman, Dies". The New York Times. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
  4. ^ "How do you say that? Some North Jersey town names you may be pronouncing wrong".
  5. ^ Kitchin, Jessica (10 November 2009). "A Profile of the Frelinghuysen Family in New Jersey-www.njmonthly.com". New Jersey Monthly. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
  6. ^ "Susan E. Frelinghuysen Married in Capital". The New York Times. 1 February 1981. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
  7. ^ Pace, Eric (5 June 1996). "Beatrice P. Frelinghuysen, 77, Political Matriarch". The New York Times. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
  8. ^ Times, Special To The New York (28 June 1970). "Peter van Roijen Weds Beatrice Frelinghuysen". The New York Times. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
  9. ^ "Adaline Frelinghuysen Is Married to Sculptor". The New York Times. 9 January 1988. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
  10. ^ "THEO. FRELINGHUYSEN DIES IN HIS 68TH YEAR; Member of Old New Jersey Family Was Son of Secretary of State in Arthur Cabinet". The New York Times. January 31, 1928. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
  11. ^ Mayhew, Augustus (1 October 2009). "Ecole de Beaux Palm Beach". New York Social Diary. Retrieved 3 November 2017.