James, Westminster, in Piccadilly. He was esteemed by his contemporaries as a gentleman of respectability and integritj'. His estate was confiscated by the act of 1779, and his house in New York was sold in May, 1786. The children of Henry White and Eva Van Cortlandt were Henry, Admiral Sir John Chambers, General Frederick Van Cortlandt, Wm. Tryon, Ann (wife of Sir John Macnamara Hayes), Margaret (wife of Peter Jay Munro) and Frances (wife of Archibald Bruce, M.D.)

Henry White was the oldest and the only son who remained in America. He married Ann Van Cortlandt, daughter of Augustus Van Cortlandt and Catharine Barclay. Their children were Augustus ; Henry; Catharine, wife of Richard Bayley; Helen, wife of Abraham Schermerhorn ; Augusta, wife of E. N. Bibby, M.D.; Harriet, and Francina, wife of Dr. Groshon.

The will of Augustus Van Cortlandt, dated December, 1823, contains the following clause : " Whereas, the greatest part of the lands and real estate which I occupy and hold in the town of Yonkers was derived to me by inheritance from my ancestors; and Whereas, I have purchased .some tracts of land, also lying in the town of Yonkers, which I at present possess, it is my desire that the same remain entire and pass to one of my surname and family ; Wherefore, I do hereby give and devise all my lands, and real estate, dwelling-house, mills and other buildings, unto my aflFectionat* relatives, John Jay and Peter Augustus Jay, and to their heirs forever; except a certain <iwelling-house and farm in the said town of Yonkers,