John Deans Account of a Revolutionary Skirmish in Mount Pleasant
By Philip HayesPublished On: November 5th, 2022Categories: American RevolutionTags: American Revolution, John Dean, Mount PleasantSergent John Dean is Collen’s first cousin, 7x removed, and a well-known revolutionary patriot. Johns's mother is Maritie Jurckse (Yerks), the daughter of Harmon Jurckse. He is the patriot who reportedly hid behind a large rock on the upper portion of the William Jurckse (Yerks) farm and attacked British troops as they marched up and
The Philipsburg Encampment of 1781
By Philip HayesPublished On: October 20th, 2022Categories: Events, Surname: YerksTags: American Revolution, George Washington, Philipsburg, Westchester, YerksPhilipsburg Manor in Westchester County was home to many Yerks families, including Colleen's 6th great-grandparents. I grew up in Westchester County, knowing little about Westchester's role in the revolution. But through genealogy, I have learned that my children's ancestors were right there at ground zero and were known as Patriots of the cause. In
