Meyno Buys Duytser, died on the 17th of August, 1770, and the next year Johannis married again, his second wife being "Rachel Van Wart, widow of Jacom." Johannis Dutcher died Sept. 16, 1776, in his 73d year. His second wife, Rachel Van Wart, outlived both her husband and his son Capt. William, and dying jn 1795 left a will in favor of his widow, Catrina Concklie Dutcher. Johannis was an Elder of the old Dutch Church date of 1760.

CAPT. WILLIAM DUTCHER

The third son of Johannis Dutcher, was one of the leading and representative men of this Manor at the time of the Revolution. He was a

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man of ability, character, and substance. His patriotism was of the kind which needed no incitement to action, and his wife Catrina, was herself equal, as appears, to any emergency. He early offered his services in the cause of the Colonies, and was commissioned as Captain, 1 775, with Daniel Martling and Geo. Monson as his First and Second Lieutenahts. At first it was a surprise not to find the names of any of his Company on the pay rolls as published in Bertliold Fernow's "New York in the Revolution," but the following letter from Capt. Dutcher, copied from the original in the State Archives at Albany gives a good reason for their not so appearing : -- for they stood upon high vantage ground as Patriots, serving their country without pay and at their own charges, the only suggestion made being that lead and powder would be welcome ! What a high example that was and what an inspiring one to look upon. But here is the letter, again offering their services :