He has been for many years a trustee of Columbia College, and has, at two different periods, served as trustee of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of the City of New York. He was one of the founders and at one time recording secretary of the New York Yacht Club, the annals of which will show the lively interest which he took in its management and general
Tlie Life of .loliii Jay," in 2 vols. By Ills son, William ,Tay. 3See "Continued Catalogue of Columbia College."
HISTORY OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY.
affairs. The records of the New York Lyceum of Natural History, now known as the New York Academy of Natural Sciences, will exhibit the interest mani tested by him iu that most useful organization.
Dr. Jay is an Episcopalian and has been connected for many years with Christ Church, Rye, of which he is warden. He is well known throughout Westchester County, where he has long been greatly appreciated for his social and literary qualities.
These and many other illustrious names have adorned the history of the Jay family in America, the members of which have ever been faithful to their country, faithful to their religion and faithful to themselves. Their residence there has added lustre to Westchester County, and their noble influence will be remembered while American history continues to be read-
WILLIAM ANDERSON VARIAN.
William Anderson Varian, M.D., is descended from an old French family, who came to this country at an early date, the regular line of descent being as follows : First, Isaac, who was living in New York in 1720 and died about 1800 ; second, James, born January 10. 1734, died Decemb(fl- 11, 1800; third, James, born November 22, 1765, died December 26, 1841 ; fourth, Dr. William A. Varian, who was born at Scarsdale January 23, 1820.