Frelinghuysen family

This article is about the U.S. political family of Dutch origin. For the name Frelinghuysen, see Frelinghuysen.
Frelinghuysen
EtymologyHabitational name from a place called Frelinghuizen[1]
Place of originNetherlands
Connected familiesCabot family
Lodge family
Havemeyer family
Estate(s)Frelinghuysen Homestead
Frelinghuysen Arboretum

The Frelinghuysen family (/ˈfreɪlɪŋˌhaɪsən/;[2] /ˈfriːlɪŋˌhaɪzən/;[3] /ˌfriːlɪŋˈhaɪsən/[4]) is an American political dynasty, primarily based in New Jersey, that first emigrated from The Netherlands in 1720.

  1. ^ "Meaning and Origin of Frelinghuysen - FamilyEducation". www.familyeducation.com. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
  2. ^ As pronounced in "Repeal and Replace ACA".
  3. ^ Fried, Joseph P. (23 May 2011). "Peter Frelinghuysen Jr., 95, Longtime N.J. Congressman, Dies". The New York Times. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
  4. ^ "How do you say that? Some North Jersey town names you may be pronouncing wrong".