Born at Hallett's Cove (Point)
Parents: Joseph Hallett II and Lydia Alsop
Married Elizabeth Hazard
Initially buried in the family vault on the church grounds. then when church relocated from Wall Street to 5th and 12th Street remains were relocated.
A shipping merchant he did business in both Great Britain and the West Indies. Though Pearl Street was his city residence he still maintained his country home at Hallett's Cove. He amassed large amounts of land, not just in New York, but also in Harrison County, Virginia and in Vermont. He was also a trustee in the church. He served on the Committee of Safety from 1774-1776.
After the Battle of Long Island, he along with many other prominent men were forced to leave the city, leaving families in their homes. His wife, Elizabeth was eventually put under guard by the British, because they were afraid they along with other wives and children might attempt to leave. These woman and children were taken with the British Army into New Jersey, where they remained prisoners with some New Jersey women. The house they were in was eventually set afire and they were only saved by a mob of British soldiers who rioted. The next day these women were returned to New York City.
Eventually he returned to his residence on Pearl St., but his chief home now was at Hallett's Cove. It was to this location that Benjamin Tallmadge arrived ahead of the advancing American main force.
After the war he again returned to the business he had had prior, but on a much smaller scale.
Parents: Joseph Hallett II and Lydia Alsop
Married Elizabeth Hazard
Initially buried in the family vault on the church grounds. then when church relocated from Wall Street to 5th and 12th Street remains were relocated.
A shipping merchant he did business in both Great Britain and the West Indies. Though Pearl Street was his city residence he still maintained his country home at Hallett's Cove. He amassed large amounts of land, not just in New York, but also in Harrison County, Virginia and in Vermont. He was also a trustee in the church. He served on the Committee of Safety from 1774-1776.
After the Battle of Long Island, he along with many other prominent men were forced to leave the city, leaving families in their homes. His wife, Elizabeth was eventually put under guard by the British, because they were afraid they along with other wives and children might attempt to leave. These woman and children were taken with the British Army into New Jersey, where they remained prisoners with some New Jersey women. The house they were in was eventually set afire and they were only saved by a mob of British soldiers who rioted. The next day these women were returned to New York City.
Eventually he returned to his residence on Pearl St., but his chief home now was at Hallett's Cove. It was to this location that Benjamin Tallmadge arrived ahead of the advancing American main force.
After the war he again returned to the business he had had prior, but on a much smaller scale.
Born at Hallett's Cove (Point)
Parents: Joseph Hallett II and Lydia Alsop
Married Elizabeth Hazard
Initially buried in the family vault on the church grounds. then when church relocated from Wall Street to 5th and 12th Street remains were relocated.
A shipping merchant he did business in both Great Britain and the West Indies. Though Pearl Street was his city residence he still maintained his country home at Hallett's Cove. He amassed large amounts of land, not just in New York, but also in Harrison County, Virginia and in Vermont. He was also a trustee in the church. He served on the Committee of Safety from 1774-1776.
After the Battle of Long Island, he along with many other prominent men were forced to leave the city, leaving families in their homes. His wife, Elizabeth was eventually put under guard by the British, because they were afraid they along with other wives and children might attempt to leave. These woman and children were taken with the British Army into New Jersey, where they remained prisoners with some New Jersey women. The house they were in was eventually set afire and they were only saved by a mob of British soldiers who rioted. The next day these women were returned to New York City.
Eventually he returned to his residence on Pearl St., but his chief home now was at Hallett's Cove. It was to this location that Benjamin Tallmadge arrived ahead of the advancing American main force.
After the war he again returned to the business he had had prior, but on a much smaller scale.
Parents: Joseph Hallett II and Lydia Alsop
Married Elizabeth Hazard
Initially buried in the family vault on the church grounds. then when church relocated from Wall Street to 5th and 12th Street remains were relocated.
A shipping merchant he did business in both Great Britain and the West Indies. Though Pearl Street was his city residence he still maintained his country home at Hallett's Cove. He amassed large amounts of land, not just in New York, but also in Harrison County, Virginia and in Vermont. He was also a trustee in the church. He served on the Committee of Safety from 1774-1776.
After the Battle of Long Island, he along with many other prominent men were forced to leave the city, leaving families in their homes. His wife, Elizabeth was eventually put under guard by the British, because they were afraid they along with other wives and children might attempt to leave. These woman and children were taken with the British Army into New Jersey, where they remained prisoners with some New Jersey women. The house they were in was eventually set afire and they were only saved by a mob of British soldiers who rioted. The next day these women were returned to New York City.
Eventually he returned to his residence on Pearl St., but his chief home now was at Hallett's Cove. It was to this location that Benjamin Tallmadge arrived ahead of the advancing American main force.
After the war he again returned to the business he had had prior, but on a much smaller scale.
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