Woodhull was born in Setauket, Long Island to parents who were part of prominent families in Long Island. His normal life, during the revolution was farming at Long Island while taking care of his elderly parents. A while later Woodhull was looking to sell his land for money, but decided to trade with Britain. This was considered a serious offense for the Rebels, at the time. So, in consequence, Abraham was put in jail, but then released by Jonathan Trumbull, the Connecticut Governor, and was surprisingly visited by Benjamin Tallmadge. Tallmadge was a Setakut native and a friend of Woodhull. Tallmadge had also requested for Woodhull to be released.Once they had discussed Abrahams trading with the British, Tallmadge offered him the opportunity
