His great-grandson, William Popham, of Bundon, county of Cork, Ireland, was the father of Major William Popham- This gallant soldier was born in Ireland in 1752 and came to America with his parents at the early age of nine years. The Pophams settled in the town of Newark (State of Delaware), where William spent his youth and received a finished education. He was intended for the ministry, but on the breaking out of the Revolutionary War he entered the American army.'

He distinguished himself at the battle of Long Island -- his first engagement -- and was made a captain. At White Plains and at Brandywine ho again gave proofs of indomitable valor and military ability. He acted as aid to General Clinton in the Northern Division of the army, and was also the aid of General Sullivan in the western exi)edition among the Indians. After the war he resided a few years in the city of Albany, where he entered upon the study of the law, and pra(tice<l his ])rof(ssi()n. He thence removed to New York City, wlii re he practiced law for a few years. In the year 1787 he purchased a farm

in Westchester County, which he made his abode. He was then clerk of the Court of Exchequer, an office which he held until it was abolished. He died at New York, September, 1847, aged ninety-five years. He was a remarkably religious man and a member of the Episcopal Church. " He was the friend and companion of Washington, and claimed as his intimates many of the most remarkable men of his day. He belonged to the old school of American gentleman, and in mind and body was distinguished for activity and sprightlincss. He was an accomplished scholar, and in every particular a thoroughbred gentleman."^ Major Popham was president of the New York Society of the Cincinnati.