Ebook Edward Jessup of West Farms, Westchester Co;, New York, and His Descendants

Of necessity much has been done by correspondence. To his large number Of correspondents, more than six hundred at least, between whom and the writer several thousand letters have already passed, — both public Offi cials and civilians, on both sides Of the Atlantic, and in distant lands, he would here make his sincere acknowl edgements for the aid they have rendered. A few, to whom he is under special Obligations, are referred to in connection with the work done by them individually. With the exception Of some names belonging to the later generations, the record is as complete as circumstances would permit. In most cases where the record is defee tive or doubts remain unsolved, it is because either no record was found or those who knew the facts failed to communicate them. That there are errors is very prob able. When three or four variations Of a given date are reported, it is a matter Of judgment which shall be chosen. In such cases the Oldest private family record is followed. It is earnestly requested that all well-accredited corrections be furnished the writer, both for future use and in the interest Of historical verity.