Anna Strong Anna Strong (14 April 1740 – 12 August 1812) was a patriot spy during the American Revolutionary War. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Anna's mother was Margaret Lloyd Smith, daughter of Henry Lloyd of Lloyd's Neck.Anna was described in an 1839 book by Benjamin Franklin Thompson on the history of Long Island as "a lady of much amiabilit… Hewlett immediately makes plans to have Woodhull released, but says he must do something else first. Thomas became a judge and fathered Selah B. Colonists Abraham Woodhull (Jamie Bell) and Anna Strong (Heather Lind) once hoped to tie the knot and raise a family in Setauket, Long Island. (While the Woodhull family likely participated in the wedding festivities, I doubt little Abe had much to drink that day, even after taking colonial America’s lax attitudes toward alcohol consumption into consideration.) Abraham Woodhull and Anna Strong Revisited. Click on the title of a post to view the comments and join the conversation! He also decided which information needed to be moved along the spy ring, and which would ultimately be forwarded Tallmadge in Connecticut, then on to General Washington. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. In fact, by the time the historical Culper Ring began its operations in 1778 (two years later than the fictional date of 1776 given in TURN), Anna had given birth to seven children, and would have yet one more before the war’s end. They further state that she had her children with her and her arrest would have left them parentless. Though Woodhull was Tallmadge's chief agent, Robert Townsend was an important informant who posed as a Loyalist coffee-shop owner and merchant while working as a society journalist. ), Let’s start by addressing the simple premise above. After the Revolution, he served as a magistrate and a judge. Abraham Woodhull, Robert Townsend, Caleb Brewster, Austin Roe, Anna Strong, Agent 355 While Tallmadge was the spies' direct contact, Washington often directed their operations. Anna Strong is a member of the Culper Ring. With two classes or more the walking tour will be split between Abraham Woodhull and Anna Smith Strong, portraited by Donna Smith, Three Village Historical Society Education Director. Introducing the “Topic Index” page (Just in time for the Season 3 Premiere! Now, we did feature a short discussion about Abe and Anna last season, but it was tacked onto the end of a much longer blog post, which means it’s easy for new readers to miss. The ring was named for the operational names of two of its members: Abraham Woodhull (code-named Samuel Culper) and Robert Townsend (code-named Culper, Jr.). [2]:173[5]:529[16]:189 She might have had her own reason to visit New York to see her husband aboard the prison ship where he was confined and to bring him food. (For the record, I’ve tried to find some kind of proper “ship” name for Abe and Anna, but just can’t make it work. Her perceived main contribution in the ring was to relay signals to a courier who ran smuggling and military missions for General George Washington. Finally, I should emphasize that none of our favorite young spies had any kind of aversion to the institution of marriage itself — rather, in all likelihood, they solemnly realized that a stable and secure marriage was incompatible with their wartime line of work. Culper Spy Ring In Culper Spy Ring …of two of its members: Abraham Woodhull (code-named Samuel Culper) and Robert Townsend (code-named Culper, Jr.). In conclusion: The romantic drama between Abraham Woodhull and Anna Strong seen in TURN may be totally made up — but that’s not to say the real Culper saga is lacking in historical romance! Anna's father was Colonel William Smith, son of Henry Smith and grandson of Colonel William Smith, a justice of the supreme court established in New York in 1691. Abraham Woodhull (October 7, 1750 – January 23, 1826) was a member of the Culper Spy Ring during the American Revolution. I love that voice! Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. [8]:503, Continental Army Major Benjamin Tallmadge began working with Abraham Woodhull in the summer of 1778 at the height of the American Revolutionary War to create what became known as the Culper spy ring. ), Anna married Selah Strong, another Setauket native, in November of 1760, when she was 20 and he was a month away from his 23rd birthday. Abraham Woodhull wrote a message to Benjamin Tallmadge to say that he would be visiting New York again and, "by the assistance of a [lady] of my acquaintance, shall be able to outwit them all. They claim that British law provided for lands to be confiscated if left abandoned, and they speculate that this forced Anna to remain on Long Island when her husband left for Connecticut. Yes, both Abe and Anna were Setauket born and raised – but in reality, Anna was ten years Abraham’s senior. This was a signal to chief spy Abraham Woodhull. But even that simple description of their childhood background is misleading. 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For obvious reasons, unattached young men like Tallmadge, Woodhull, and Brewster made much more attractive recruiting targets for intelligence activities that, in the case of failure, often led to death or financial ruin. The three would look out for each other and do many things together, including escorting Abe to secretly gain a kiss from Anna Strong. Anna was happily married and the mother to a handful of children before Abe even hit puberty. TURN Season 3: All Quiet on the History Front? But historically, that’s exactly the kind of family situation that would have likely ruled him out as a participant in the Culper Ring in the first place. In the show she is depicted as a young woman in her early thirties who has no children of her own. Watch the latest full episodes. Anna accomplished this signaling by means of a homespun device that fooled all wisdom with its simplicity. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Members with code numbers and/or aliases were Robert Townsend (joined 1779), Abraham Woodhull, Austin Roe, and Caleb Brewster. In Season 1 of TURN, we were introduced to Abraham Woodhull, Benjamin Tallmadge, and Caleb Brewster: three major participants of the Culper Spy Ring. He was clerk of Suffolk County, New York, and judge of the Common Pleas court for the county for several years before the American Revolution. Anna Strong/Abraham Woodhull (29) Edmund Hewlett/Anna Strong (12) Abraham Woodhull/Mary Woodhull (11) Caleb Brewster/Benjamin Tallmadge (9) Anna Strong/Selah Strong (7) Benjamin Tallmadge/Original Female Character(s) (7) John André/Peggy Shippen (6) John Graves Simcoe/Anna Strong (4) Throughout the American Revolutionary War, Anna helped gather intelligence with the other members of the Culper Ring. Woodhull told Anna to raise a black petticoat on her clothing line to signal Tallmadge's courier, and it turned out to be Caleb Brewster. [2] She died on August 12, 1812. Strong, the wife of New York tavern owner and militia captain Selah Strong, was a member of Abraham Woodhull 's Culper Ring during the war, assisting George Washington in collecting information on British activities during the war. It may be that James Fenimore Cooper’s character Harry Birch was based upon his work as a spy. According to tradition, Anna Strong's role in the ring was to relay signals to a courier who ran a whaleboat across Long Island Sound on smuggling and military missions. In fact, 1784 was quite a banner year for the old Setauket gang, with Woodhull, Tallmadge, and Brewster all tying the knot! [4]:124[9]:217[10]:38[11]:83 She would add a number of handkerchiefs for one of six coves where the courier would bring his boat and Woodhull would meet him. [7], Anna's father was Colonel William Smith, son of Henry Smith and grandson of Colonel William Smith, a justice of the supreme court established in New York in 1691. This entry was posted in Character study, reader request, Uncategorized and tagged Abraham Woodhull, amc turn, anna strong, benjamin tallmadge, Caleb Brewster, culper spy ring, genealogy, mary woodhull, peggy shippen, reader request, selah strong, setauket, Thomas Woodhull, TURN, turn amc, TURN origins, TURN origins comic, TURN: Washington's Spies, washington's spies. She would signal the availability and location of secret rendezvous with Caleb Brewster by the arrangement of laundry hung on her clothesline. However, she was in her early 40s during this time period and authors state that she had children but they were being cared for elsewhere by her husband, Selah Strong after his release from the prison ship. I’m not a fan of the romance between Strong and Woodhull, very boring, obviously trying to create a sexy intrigue; the best chemistry in the show exists between Tallmadge and Brewster, I welcome any scenes with them in it; undoubtedly, the show stealer is Simcoe, even surpassing Washington. The timing seems to underscore their awareness of the dangers of espionage: they were only ready to settle down after they were convinced that the War of American Independence was truly over and that their services would no longer be needed. The submit feature had some issues during the off season, but those should be fixed now. If she was the one referred to, her main service on their tri… ": 173 Several historians surmise that Anna Strong was the lady identified as "a … He thus enlisted the aid of Anna Strong, the wife of Selah Strong, a tavern keeper who was jailed aboard a British prison ship when the Culper Ring was formed. Posted on April 7, 2015 Updated on April 6, 2015. Neither “Abeanna” or “Annabe” has a lot of staying power, and if I start dropping references to “WoodStrong” all over the place, the internet is definitely going to get the wrong impression about this blog. Abraham Woodhull (October 7, 1750 – January 23, 1826) was a leading member of the Culper Spy Ring in New York City and Setauket, New York, during the American Revolutionary War.He used the alias "Samuel Culper" (later "Samuel Culper Sr."), which was a play on Culpeper County, Virginia, and was suggested by George Washington.. (Spy movie fans might recall M’s blunt remark to James Bond in Skyfall: “Orphans always make the best recruits.”). Thanks so much for your commentary! Anna Smith Strong was born on … [6]:41, The Strongs' children were Keturah S. (married James W. Woodhull), Thomas Shepherd (married Hanna Brewster), Margaret, Benjamin, Mary, William Smith, Joseph, George Washington, and another Joseph. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. One of Anna Strong’s neighbors, Abraham Woodhull, Was then recruited as Samuel Culper and began intelligence missions into New York undercover of visits to his sister Mary Underhill ran a boarding house on Queen Street. TURN announces its move to Monday with a dubious trailer for Season 2, “Repulsed with Disgrace”: The Battle of Setauket, TURN Historical Timeline updated for Season 4 (Part One), TURN Historical Timeline updated for Season 3. It comprised several other agents, including Caleb Brewster, Austin Roe, Anna Strong, Hercules Mulligan, and Townsend’s paramour, known today only by her code name “355.” [2]:265[5]:529, Abraham Woodhull wrote a message to Benjamin Tallmadge to say that he would be visiting New York again and, "by the assistance of a [lady] of my acquaintance, shall be able to outwit them all. Anna Smith Strong, who was the vital communication link for Abraham Woodhull to provide information on British activities to Caleb Brewster, who then reported to General George Washington. No information has been found concerning Anna's activities after the war other than that she and her husband, Selah Strong, lived quietly in Setauket for the rest of their lives. Born on 14 April 1740, she would have just turned 35 years old when the first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired at Lexington and Concord in 1775. This young woman may have even had encounters with Major John André and was able to retrieve information for the Culper Ring as well. The two hour premiere of TURN Season 2 airs in less than a week from today! Hewlett goes to the Strong Tavern, shocking both Simco and Anna, … Get up to 35% off. [6]:41 Upon his release, he spent the rest of the war in Connecticut with the family's younger children while Anna stayed on Long Island. [8]:503 Anna's mother was Margaret Lloyd Smith, daughter of Henry Lloyd of Lloyd's Neck. Obviously there’s no historical evidence for any kind of romantic attraction between him and Anna – but in addition to that, in TURN he is a not-so-happily married man with a young son. Brewster told Woodhull that his encounter with him in Connecticut was the first part of the test to see if Woodhull was fit to join the patriots, and Tallmadge's int… Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. See more anna strong GIFs! [3]:582 Other works only mention his imprisonment on the prison ship,[4]:124 and previously mentioned family knowledge claims that Anna brought him food. This rather cold and calculating fact still carries a lot of weight in the intelligence communities of today – both actual and fictional. Tallmadge's informants consisted of friends he made at school on Long Island, including Austin Roe, Caleb Brewster, Abraham Woodhull, and Anna Strong. For obvious reasons, it’s one of the most frequently-asked questions surrounding the show. Judge Woodhull and Abraham's wife, Mary, inform the major of Abraham's arrest in New York. (Nearly all of the genealogical info cited in this post is freely accessible by searching longislandsurnames.com. "[2]:173 Several historians surmise that Anna Strong was the lady identified as "a 355" (Tallmadge's code for the word "lady"). Obviously, giving Abraham Woodhull a wife and son multiplies the level of dramatic tension and nail-biting suspense in the show on both the espionage and romantic fronts. Along with her childhood friends, Abraham Woodhull, Major Benjamin Tallmadge and Lieutenant Caleb Brewster, Anna helps to complete spy missions for the Continental Army and General George Washington . [1]:202, Anna married Selah Strong (December 25, 1737 – July 4, 1812) who was a delegate to the first three provincial congresses in colonial New York. But prematurely “marrying off” Abe cancels out one of the most interesting and significant common factors between most members of the Culper Ring: their bachelorhood. Watch the latest full episodes of AMC shows. [5]:529 Author Ryan Ann Hunter states that Anna eventually got Selah paroled through the influence of Tory relatives. One wonders why he travels to New York City so often with Anna Smith Strong, his first cousin’s wife. Abraham Woodhull, age 27, was considered the leader of the Long Island spies, and he ran the group’s day-to-day operations on Long Island. (No, really, go ahead and ask us a question! It comprised several other agents, including Caleb Brewster, Austin Roe, Anna Strong, Hercules Mulligan, and Townsend’s paramour, known today only by her code name “355.” I can enjoy the wonderful, sexy drama of TURN—”not let the facts get in the way of a good story,” as the old saying goes—and then read to your blog for the equally fascinating history. Join me as a visit the grave of Anna Strong, who was an important figure in George Washington's "Culper Spy Ring" during the American Revolution. We’ve already pointed out in previous posts (and the Historical Timeline) that Abraham Woodhull didn’t marry until 1784, after the conclusion of the war. Abraham Woodhull is still a bachelor at age 28 in Setauket. They are both avid Loyalists, quite strange for Presbyterians. Historian Richard Welch writes that the tradition of the clothesline signal is unverifiable, but it is known that the British suspected a woman at Setauket who fit Anna's profile. Abraham Woodhull was born to Richard Woodhull and Rebecca Woodhull (1728–1757). She did this by hanging a black petticoat on her clothesline at Strong Point in Setauket, which was easily visible from a boat in the Sound, and also by Woodhull from his nearby farm. [2]:173[5]:529 If she was the one referred to, her main service on their trips would have been to divert attention from Woodhull. (Interestingly enough, Heather Lind – the actress who plays Anna Strong – is currently 32 years old, making her pretty close to the age of the historical Anna at the beginning of the war. [3]:582 Family knowledge has him later imprisoned on the prison ship HMS Jersey (1736). The hardest part about finishing a good TV show binge is waiting for new episodes to start airing again — but thankfully, you won’t have long to wait. Major Edmund Hewlett was in fact named Richard Hewlett, and he was actually married during the entirety of the war, and he and his wife had eleven children; there is no evidence of a relationship between him and Anna Strong either. Stay current. Keep up the good work! It is speculated by Kilmeade and Yaeger that a young woman connected to a prominent Loyalist family, who was staying in the city with her Tory relations, may also be referred to as "355". Brewster would carry the messages across the Sound by whaleboat. But while they were active members of the Culper Ring, they were all young bachelors with nothing left to lose, relatively speaking. Not to be confused, of course, with Shippen (although there will definitely be a whole lot of Shippen going on in Season 2, according to AMC). The TV show TURN took plenty of historical liberties; for instance, there is no evidence of a love affair between Abraham Woodhull and Anna Strong. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. [14]:37 Conversely, authors Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger suggest that she was an unlikely candidate to be the woman member of the Culper Ring. Create and share your own GIFs, amazing moments and funny reactions with Gfycat Several historians surmise that Anna Strong was the lady identified as "a 355" (Tallmadge's code for the word "lady"). Needless to say, there was never any kind of engagement or betrothal between Abraham Woodhull and Anna Smith. Anna Smith Strong (April 14, 1740 – August 12, 1812)[1]:202 of Setauket, New York was an American Patriot, and she may have been one of the only female members of the Culper Spy Ring during the American Revolution. (Interestingly enough, Heather Lind – the actress who plays Anna Strong – is currently 32 years old, making her pretty close to the age of the historical Anna at the beginning of the war.) These three men did marry and have families of their own… eventually. She might have had her own reason to visit New York to see her husband aboard the prison ship where he was confined and to bring him food. "Now that "Breaking Bad" is over and "Mad Men" is ending after its Globe Icon An icon of … Saint Georges Manor Cemetery, also known as Smith-Strong Cemetery, Cemetery Lane, Setauket, NY Anna Strong was an important link in the Culper Spy Ring. Greetings, TURNcoats new and old – and a special welcome to the scores of new spy-curious readers that found this site after binge-watching Season 1 on Netflix! Abraham Woodhull wrote a message to Benjamin Tallmadgeto say that he would be visiting New York again and, "by the assistance of a [lady] of my acquaintance, shall be able to outwit them all." None of them were settled and established as the head of a prosperous business or farm, or even as the head of their own independent household (which was not uncommon for unmarried men in the Northern colonies in their early 20s). He also was a captain in the New York militia in 1776. ( Log Out /  [8]:503 He was clerk of Suffolk County, New York and judge of the Common Pleas court for the county for several years before the American Revolution. Strong. Next, let’s examine Abraham’s side of the equation. The two often went to New York together masquerading as husband and wife, and the trick was effective, despite Strong being ten … To put it plainly: single men “only” put their own lives and fortunes at risk, whereas family men incurred more casualties. He had an older brother, Thomas.In his youth, Abe made friends with Caleb Brewster and Benjamin Tallmadge. For readers who many be unfamiliar with the latest in internet slang, I refer you to the definition above. ), So, in the TURN universe (which really does read like historical fanfiction, now that you mention it), both the TV show and TURN Origins comic (pictured below) claim that Abe and Anna, roughly the same age, grew up together as neighbors and best friends in the village of Setauket. A little basic biographical information should help set the record straight. In the context of TURN, “shipping” is an especially appropriate term to use for Abraham Woodhull and Anna Smith Strong, because their forceful on-screen romance is completely lacking any basis whatsoever in historical fact. "TURN to a Historian" is an independent blog for people searching for historically-accurate information and analysis about "TURN: Washington's Spies", AMC's fictionalized television drama about Revolutionary War spies. [2]:173 Again, Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger suggest that Anna Strong was an unlikely candidate to be the woman member of the Culper Ring. Anna would take her laundry out to the tip of Strong's Neck and hang her black petticoat along with handkerchiefs scattered throughout her wash. Photos from Season 1 episodes. Rose and Phelps speculate that the reimbursement must have been for expenses incurred by Anna, since Selah was imprisoned for much of the relevant time period. ( Log Out /  check out some of the names they gave their children! (The Treaty of Paris that officially ended the war was signed in September 1783.). [5]:172[6]:42[12]:21 [13] As the lifelong friends cling to each other under the looming shadow of war, the last thing they expect is to find Abraham Woodhull in a hay barn with a proposition from Margaret’s erstwhile fiance: an insane, impossible plan of childhood friends forming an intelligence ring for the Continental Army. Shop unique cards for Birthdays, Anniversaries, Congratulations, and more. [2]:83, 173 He was imprisoned in the sugar house at New York City as a presumed spy, according to Rivington's Gazette of January 3, 1778. I hate that it’s ending feels rushed, so much more could be done. Mary and the first Joseph both died young. Abraham Woodhull was only ten years old at the time. ), Spy Chat in Fairfield: Revolutionary Spies in CT (Featuring Caleb Brewster and the Whaleboat Wars), New Scholarly Roundtable on Historical Accuracy vs. “Truth” in TURN. Woodhull became involved in the revolution around the same time, with Anna convincing him that he should side with the patriots against the British. ( Log Out /  And given the amount of questions we’ve received on this single topic, it seems like readers are hungry for more details than a simple “Nope, didn’t happen.”  Ask and ye shall receive! ( Log Out /  Shop Abraham Woodhull iPhone and Samsung Galaxy cases by independent artists and designers from around the world. Anna married Selah Strong, another Setauket native, in November of 1760, when she was 20 and he was a month away from his 23 rd birthday. They had no wives; they had no children; no one who depended on them for survival. (And just in case you had any doubts about where Anna and Selah’s historical loyalties lay, check out some of the names they gave their children!). [15]:130–131, Selah Strong was on Washington's list to be reimbursed for expenses incurred in connection with activities for the Culper Ring. He was oblivious to his grandmother's involvement in the Culper Spy Ring. Woodhull lived in constant anxiety of being discovered. The ring was tasked to provide Washington information on British Army operations in New York City , the British headquarters. Her actions solidified the Culper Spy Ring and the information discovered, while also ensuring the safety and integrity of the Culper Spy… After collecting the messages, Woodhull waited for signals from his neighbor and fellow conspirator, Anna Strong, who communicated by hanging specific laundry out on her line. In the alternate universe of TURN, the fact that Abraham and Anna are married makes their affair even more dramatic, naturally. In real life: History didn't do a very good job tracking Anna after the war. High-quality Culper Spy Ring Greeting Cards designed and sold by artists. Antony Platt/AMCHeather Lind and Jamie Bell play Anna Strong and Abraham Woodhull in "Turn. 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