He suffered much in mind, as was apparent from his great dejection ; but he acted like a gentleman, candidly and politely. He never once attempted to escape."

Isaac Van Wart was baptised Oct. 25, 1758, and died May 23, 182S. He married Rachel, daughter of Nicholas Storms, and had two sons, Abram and Rev. Alexander Van Wart. Was buried at the old Greenburgh Church, Blmsford, of which lie had long been an esteemed member. A monument was there erected by the citizens of Westchester Count}- in his honor. The silver medal which he received at the hands of Washington in recognition of his patriotic services is a priceless treasure in the hands of his descendants.

The following concerning the Abraham Van Wart, brother of- Isaac, and his family, is copied from Mansell's American Ancestry :

"Ames Van Wart, Esq., of New York city, born there Jan. 20, 1841, married Apr. 13, 1869, Carolina Marshall Roberts, daughter of Marshall of New York, son of Irving Van Wart, of New York city, born there Mar. 7, 1808, who married 1839, Sarah Craig Am,es, son of Henry, born at Tarry town, 1783, died at Kdgbaston, Birmingham, Eng., in Mar. 1873 ; was in business with the Irvings and chosen as the partner to go to England, which he did before the war of 1812 ; married Sarah, sister of Washington Irving, and it was at her home that Washington Irving wrote 'Sketch Book.' He son of Abraham of New York city, said to have been an adjutant in Washington's army, and known as 'The King of Holland,' owing to his fine presence and splendid physique." The following copied from the Book of Audited Accounts in the State Library at Albany, shows the date and manner of death of brave Lieut. John Van Wart :