Philadelphia, Dec. 20, 1777.
    STOLEN out of a shop window at the house of the subscriber, in Second-street, between Arch and Race streets, on Friday the nineteenth instant, between the hours of six and eight in the evening, a GLASS JAR, or an apothecary's specie glass, with about three pounds of cloves in it, and a linen bag with about seven pounds of ditto. Whoever apprehends the thief, and secures the goods, shall have TWO GUINEAS reward, or ONE GUINEA for the goods.                       HENRY WYNKOOP.

Source:

Wynkoop, Henry, The Pennsylvania Evening Post, Philadelphia, Pa., Saturday, 20 December, 1777, p. 592, col. 1.

    Richard Wynkoop, in the 1904 edition of the Wynkoop Genealogy in the United States of America, has this to say about him on page 212:

    1801. Henry Wynkoop and Mary Elizabeth Reinholdt: marriage bond, August 10, 1775. (Penn. Archives.)

    Henry and Elizabeth were married at St. Michael's and Zion Lutheran Church, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 10, 1775.

    Richard didn't know what to make of this Henry Wynkoop, but it turns out that he already had him in the Genealogy, on pages 33-34:

    48. Philip Wynkoop, (Gerret 5, Cornelius 1,) baptized, Kingston, N. Y., September 11, 1709: died July 14, 1771: married Margaret Conover, or Koenhoven, of Monmouth, N. J., who died in 1775, aged 61. (Koenhoven = brave court.] His last will, as of the manor of Moorland, County of Philadelphia, Penn., dated July 13, 1771, proved August 10, 1771, mentions his wife Margaret; his sons, Garret, Cornelius, and Philip; his daughter Sarah; Philip and Margaret Van Sakel [Sickle], children of his daughter Lenah; Mary Hoogland; and Margaret Titus: and appoints his wife and his son Garret, executors. ¹⁰³
    Children of Philip and Margaret Wynkoop:
158. Sarah. She is mentioned first in the will of her father, 1771, who left to her eighty pounds.
159. Mary: bp. June 5, 1737, "Maria": m., July 3, 1767, George Hoogland ("Hogeland") ¹⁰⁴ : d. in 1789, aged 52. Marriage license was dated June 20, 1767, Mary Winecoop and George Hoogland. ¹⁰⁵
160. Elizabeth: m. Richard Van Sicler, under marriage license, dated March 31, 1761. ¹⁰⁵ Richard was brother to Ferdinand, and two years younger. ¹⁰⁶ See Richard Wynkoop Van Sicler, under Eleanor [161].
    It is not certain that Elizabeth was daughter of Philip. He does not mention her in his will, 1771; but she may then have been dead, and without issue.
161. Eleanor: supposed to be the child baptized June 18, 1741: married, June 10, 1757, Fernandus Van Sicler.
162. Margaret: married January 26, 1764, Francis Titus, Abington ch., Penn. License was dated January 14, 1764.
163. Garret: supposed to be the child baptized Feb. 9, 1744: d. in 1822: m. Mch. 28, 1793, Nancy Van Hoorn.
164. Cornelius: married. But see Cornelius [148].
165. Henry: b. about 1748: d. Jan. 9, 1771, in his 24th year, a few days before the death of his father, leaving no issue. ¹⁰⁷
166. Philip: b. about 1756: died about 1814: married Jan. 20, 1791, Catharine Van Hoorn.

    ¹⁰³ Philadelphia Wills, Book P, p. 118, per Charles R. Hildeburn.
    ¹⁰⁴ Pres. Ch., Abington, Penn.
    ¹⁰⁵ Penn. Archives, 2d Series, vol. ii.
    ¹⁰⁶ Prof. John W. Van Sickle, Springfield, O.
    ¹⁰⁷ Henry Wynkoop [410].

    Henry, (you'll find him listed above, as #165), did die young, had no children that I've been able to find, but passed away sometime after November 11th, 1788, a full seventeen years later than my 3rd great-Grandfather, Henry Wynkoop, gave him credit for.

    A great many local historical societies and libraries have confused him with his 1st cousin Judge Henry Wynkoop of Bucks County. Their signatures are similar, and of course both shared the same name and both spent time in Philadelphia on business, but this particular Henry lived there, while Judge Henry was just a visitor.

    Even more interesting is that they're both descended from Garret Wynkoop and Helena Eltinge of Montgomery County, (then Philadelphia County), Pennsylvania, and as I've said, cousins. I can't tell you if they ever met or conducted any business together, although I have the feeling that they probably did on occasion.

    At any rate, Henry's house and shop were broken into three months after the British invaded Philadelphia, in September of 1777. Henry ran this same advertisement in the paper dated December 23rd and then dropped the issue. I have no idea if Henry ever got his cloves back or not.

    I suspect Henry was a bit angry with the British, who he probably blamed for the break-in. On August 10th, 1782, Henry Wynkoop was issued a Letter of Marque for a ship he owned with several others from Philadelphia. This Letter of Marque authorized the Brigantine Industry to operate as a privateer and capture enemy ships. Any prize money received was to be split among the owners. The Industry carried 8 carriage guns and was manned by 20 men. The owners were Henry Wynkoop, Samuel Young, and Robert Corry, of Philadelphia, and the bonders were Henry Wynkoop and Samuel Young, also of Philadelphia.

    Several have suggested that the Brigantine Industry was owned by Judge Henry Wynkoop of Bucks County, but it's far more likely that it was his cousin, the merchant from Philadelphia, (and Montgomery County), who was the real owner. I haven't been able to find out if the Industry ever took any prizes or not.

    After the Revolutionary War, Henry served in the Philadelphia Militia, 1st Battalion. In 1784 and 1785 he served in the 4th Co., 1st Battalion, under Lt. Col. John Shee and Capt. John Barker. In 1786 he served in the 3rd Co., 1st Battalion, under Lt. Col. Francis Gurney and Capt. Joseph Few.

    With his second cousin, Benjamin Wynkoop, [#175], he became a land speculator in present day West Virginia and Kentucky. Benjamin was also a merchant in Philadelphia and presumably that's how their paths crossed.

    I've been unable to find out when Henry actually passed away, or where he's buried. If you happen to know, drop me a line at [email protected]. I'd love to hear from you.

    All my best,

    Chris