To this order a strong remonstrance was returned by Edwai-d Hart, signed by him as town cleric, with thirty of the priueiple ioliabitants of the town ; and which was presented to Got. Stuyvesajit by Tobias Feeke, the sheriff, who was immediately arrested. liart was imprisoned for writing this remonstrance; after three weeks confinement, he was compelled to make a humble submission, and was then released -- only at the earnest intercession of his neighbors, as he was one of the oldest settlers, and had a large family to provide for." His son, Jonathan Hart, settled in Rye about 16S5, and was chosen a townsman in 16S6. He married Hannah Budd. The Harts of this county nre descended from him.

Holmes of Bedfop-d. -- This family derive their origin from John Holmes, who emigrated from Beverly, Yorkshire, England, to America, about 16G0. In 1690, he was one ot the resident proprietors of Bedford, b. cir. 1639, d. 1729. His son .John was for many years to^-n clerk, and jusf ice of the peace for Bedford. Jolm Holmes, inn., d. A. D. 1763, he mar. Jamima , and left

(I.), John, proprietor of the Cohamong farm, b. 1735, d. 1~'j2. who had Lewis and Catharine. (II.), Col. James, b. 1737, d. July 18, 1824, mar. Sept. 25, 1787, Tamar Lounsbcny, she d. Oct. 11, 178S. Their two da. were Tamar, b. June 4, 1786, who mar. James Ronalds, and Sally, b. Oct. 27, 1787, who mar. Jeremiah Lounsberry of Bedford. (III.). Stcplien, proprietor of the homestead, d. Sept. 1779. (IV.), Sarah. (V.), Rebecca. (YI.), Lois. (\TI.), Emma. (YIII.), Dorcas. Of this family was David Holmes of Bedford, iu 1710, v.iioso sons were (I.), Joseph, who left Joseph of Bedford, the father of Natlian, The latter had two children, viz., Joseph and Sarah, who mar.