Rash's Surname Index
Notes for Benjamin RING
Washington's Headquarters
The Benjamin Ring House
On the eve of the Battle of Brandywine Washington established his headquarters in the farmhouse of Benjamin Ring, a Quaker farmer and miller. The house stood within easy access of Chadds Ford where the British were expected to cross the river. Washington held a council of war with his generals in the Ring house on September 9th to plan his strategy. During the 20th century, the house fell into disrepair, and it was extensively damaged by fire on
September 16, 1931. Today, visitors tour the reconstructed house, seeing it much as it was on that late summer day in 1777.
The office of Benjamin Ring. According to records from 1759, Birmingham Township contained one fulling mill and one grist mill, both of which were owned and operated by Benjamin Ring. Mr. Ring was, arguably, the most prominent business man in the township, and by operating unique mills, he was able to maintain his highly regarded position in the community. Due to his business needs, Ring would have needed an office in his home, and this large house provided ample space for such a feature.
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