William Farmer DEWEES
Of Great Valley,PA. He was a colonel of the Revolution, of a PA. regiment. His house was near the Mt. Joy iron works in PA, he and David Potts beng the partners. The works were burned by the British in 1777. William and his second wife attempted to relieve the suffering of the army at Valley Forge so far as possible, their means being greatly curtailed, owing to their expenses at the time. When the army was stationed in their vicinity, Gen. Washington and his wife were frequently entertained at the Dewees mansion. Also have a death date of 1809.
Jonathan Robeson tree had her born in Pottstown, Chester, PA.
He married Sarah Potts 1763 at Berks, Pennsylvania . Sarah Potts was born at Colebrookdale, Berks, Pennsylvania 1747 daughter of Thomas Potts, Jr. and Rebecca Rutter .
They were the parents of 4
children:
Rachel Dewees
born 7 Mar 1765.
Hannah Dewees
born 1767.
Martha Dewees
born 2 Oct 1766.
William Potts Dewees
born 5 May 1768.
William Farmer Dewees died 17 Jan 1801 at Treddyffrin Township, Chester, Pennsylvania .
Sarah Potts died Abt 1768 .