John Estill Wynkoop was in the war of the rebellion_ After the war t'is thought he had an appointment in the indian department_

    Dr. N. Wynkoop took for his second wife Mrs. Sarah ______ by whome he had five children and all born in Maryland - where their father died - perhaps - in 1809_ Henry W. the oldest son lived some years in Newtown_ Married Elisabeth daughter of Britton Estill - and died in Philada_ George - second son became a tanner but afterwards engaged in the coal business at Pottsville_ He engaged in the war of the rebellion and it is thout. - attained the rank of Brig. Genl._ He married in Pottsville where he still resides with his family_ His only son - Nicholas - went to the war and was killed at his father's side_ Mary Hellen, the older daughter of Dr. N. Wynkoop married and lived in N.J. where she died many years ago. Francenia, the second daughter was educated by her Aunt Beatty - and was engaged, a teacher in a family in - it is thot. - Arkansas - where she married Mr. Elliot_ Losing her husband in early life she removed with her two or three sons to West Philada. - where she still resides engaged in teaching_ One of her sons lost his life in the war_ Edward - youngest son of Dr. Wynkoop, it is thot. died in his youth_

    Francis Murry 2nd son of Dr. Wynkoop enterd the army and died in early life.

    Maria Hellena, fourth daughter of Henry Wynkoop, was born April 30th. 1772. She was a very pretty and engaging child - was one of the little girls who formed the procession to escort Genl. Washington over the assanpink bridge in Trenton, on his way to N.Y. to assume the office of first Presid. They sang the noted verses prepared for the occasion - "Hail our hero" - to and strewed the way before him with flowers from a basket which each one carried_ The whole affair was soarttinly(? - chw) accomplished and so touching that it was said the Genl. was seen to shed tears_ July 9th. 1793 she married Christian Wirtz_ They made their home four or five miles West of Doylestown_ It is thought he was engaged in storekeeping_ They had five children - Margaretta - Susan - Wynkoop - Anna Maria and Sarah_ Susan was a very lovely child, but died in early life. Margaret grew up a beautiful woman and about the year 1817 or 18 - married Saml. Ross - a merchant of Philada. - called the handsomest man in the city_ It is thought they had several children - three however only lived to grow up - Mary - William and Margaret Anna - Mary and Wm. made their home till lately in Philad._ They now reside in Camden, N.J._ M. Anna married her mother's cousin - James Lefferts - and lived a short time in California - returning from there they settled in Pittsburgh Pa. where they still reside_ Mrs. Ross died in Philada. about the year 1830_ Mr. R. married again but not living happily, he sepparatted and and died soon afterwards_

    Wynkoop, only son of Mrs. Wirtz - who lived to grow up - spent his youth at his Grandfather Wynkoop's - and became a stonecutter_ Being impressed with the duty of studying for the ministry, he abandoned his trade, but finding the preparation for his new calling unexpectedly arduous he turned his attention to teaching - in which calling he spent his life - dying many years ago in West Philada._ He was twice married - First wife Miss Anna Raguet by whom he had one son - Maurice [actually Horace Raguet Wirtz - chw]_ He studied medicine and recd. the appointment of surgeon in the Army_ Anna Maria - third daughter of Mrs. Wirtz - did not mary - had delicate health - and died some twenty years ago. Sarah - fourth daughter of Mrs. Wirtz - married a Mr. Johnson - but living unhapily they seperated_ She died very suddenly leaving a very unpromising grown up son_

    Mrs. Wirtz became a widow in early life - her husband dying Feb. 25th. 1809 - after which she lived a short time with her sister Mrs. Beatty and then established a boarding house in the city_ But she was not successful in this. Her kind disposition and anxiety to please leading her into more expense than the price she charged for board would warrent. So the means she started with naturally and gradually passed away, leaving her pennyless. She died in Philada - some twenty five years ago_ Her remains lie in the old Wynkoop burying ground at Richboro - formerly - Addisville - Northampton Tp. Bucks Co._

    John Wanshaer, second son of Henry Wynkoop was born July 11th. 1774_ He grew up an amiable youth - much loved by his sisters - who greatly mourned his early death, which occured when nineteen years of age_ He was living with his sister - Mrs. Lombaert in the City, where he had gone to read law, and fell a victim - Sep 6th_ 1793, to the yellow fever - same fatal disease which caried off his brotherinlaw - Lombaert - a few days before.

    Jonathan - third son of Henry Wynkoop was born June 21st. 1776_ He grew up very slender and rather tall, and became a farmer_ In 1794 the whisky insurrection occurred in the western part of the states for the suppression of which Presid. Washington ordered out 15000 militia_ Jonathan, then eighteen years old joined the troops_ There was no fighting - however the whiskey boys, as they were called seeing the formidable array brought against them, laid down their arms at once - and made no further opposition to the law_ He was in the war declared against England - from 1812 to -15_ It is thought he had the command of a company and was stationed at Paulushook_ After the declaration of peace he returned to his fine farm, and old homestead which he cultivated so judiciously that it became one of the most productive in the county_ He was very successful in raising fruit - having twenty seven kinds of pears - a large production of plums and many other kinds - apples &ct_

    Here he lived in the enjoyment of his family, till the terrible stroke in the death of his only son_ Then - greatly to the regreat of the family connection - the revered old place, after having been in the family to the fourth generation was sold_ The change soon told upon its appearance_ Instead of being written Vredensburg - verdant hill - Ichabod would be more appropriate. (Meaning "inglorious" - chw)

    After the death of his only son; and sale of the farm, Mr. W. established himself in the Village of Newtown - where he spent the remainder of his days - dying sometime during the year it is thot. 1841.

    On the 27th of April 1809 - he married Miss Ann Dick - formerly of Philada., but it is thought she resided at this time with her sister Mrs. Charles Merideth in Doylestown_ They had seven children - Margaret, Mary, Ann - Susan, Isabella, Henry and Helen_ They were all endowed with inteligent minds, and were liberally educated by a gifted young lady engaged in the family_ Margaret married the Rev. James C. Watson, whose first pastorate was in Jersey_ He was afterwards called to the church of Milton Pa. where he still resides_ They have four children_ The oldest son J. Bellevile, practices law near his Fathers_ The other son practices medicine, and was settled at Bridesburg - It is thought. The other two are daughters_ A dark cloud came over the mind of the Mother and they were obliged to remove her to the asylum at Harrisburg - partially recovering she was taken home; but the disease returning with more violence she was taken back again, where, at her own request, she still remains_ Mary, second daughter did not mary - made her home with her sisters some time after their father's death in Newtown - then sold their property there and removed to Trenton_ They afterwards lived some time in Princeton N.J._ Again returned to Trenton where Mary now resides with her sister, Mrs. Bailie_ Ann; third daughter, lived with her sisters till they went to Princeton_ There a very great affliction overtook them - she became deprived of her reason_ But the family did not appear to apprehend any dangers and she was permitted to walk out by herself_ One day however taking advantage of this, she was seen to rush quickly into the deep water of the canal, where his (sic) life was lost in relief could reach her_

    Susan, fourth daughter, grew up beautiful and attractive - and was married in early life to a Rev. Mr. Van Doran_ They made their residence in St. Louis_ Where they had one son Jon_ Wynkoop_ When the child was some two years old she returned with him to her old home - and the fatigue of the journey and care of the child together nearly lost her her life_ It was a long time before she recovered and the return home, actually accomplished the lamented end_ She either did not live to reach home or died soon after_

    Isabella - fifth daughter - married a Rev. Mr. Bailey - was left a widdow in early life and now lives with her two daughters in Trenton with her Sister Mary_

    Henry, only son of Mr. W. grew up an amiable youth: the stay and hope of the family, and to whom the father expected to leave the homestead and farm_ A sickly season occuring however, a fatal dysentery set in, and his promising life was ended ere it had fairly come into manhood_

    Hellen, seventh and last, and of course pet of the family, became an inteligent and interesting young woman - with good health - till near middle life - when the fatal disease of her Mother took possession of her rather frail system; and notwithstanding a residence of sometime in the south; she soon passed away_

    All these children were and are consistant members of the Presb. church_

    Mrs. Wynkoop died with the consumption, some years after the birth of her last child she always insisted that Her disease originated in spending too much time in the cold damp spring house_

    This branch - ended the first dynasty - first wife's children_ The second was a Mrs. Cummings_ Widdow with two sons and a daughter_ Genl. C. was an energetic thorough-going businessman - and his brother; Rev. Hooper C. was so extremely excentric that it was a relief to his mother to think he was not influenced by a sane mind_ The daughter made her home in Judge Wynkoop's family, where she was familiary [sic] called "Peggy", and it would seem was liked by his daughters_ The Judge left a short record of his family, but for some reason, not given - did not mention this second marriage_

    April 21st, 1782 Judge Henry Wynkoop married Sarah Newkirk, daughter of Cornelius Newkirk of Pittsgrove, Salem county New Jersey_

    Susannah, daughter of Judge Henry Wynkoop and Sarah Newkirk was born April 11th. 1784_ In early life she suffered an attack of small pox which left her face very much pitted - tho. otherwise good looking and inteligent_ October 13th. 1808? she married John Lefferts - a neighboring farmer_ They made their home on the old place of Domine DuBois till the year 1825? when they removed to the State of N.Y. purchasing a farm midway between the Lakes Seneca and Cauga - where they spent the remainder of their days, dying many years ago_ Mrs Lefferts March 2nd. 1849_ Mr. Lefferts died May 23rd. 1870 in his 80th year_ They had eight children - Sarah Wynkoop, Elizabeth, Henry, Edward, James, Reading B., Mary Hellen and Worth_ Sarah W. was born Aug. 19, 1809 - and married Dec. 10th. 1829 - to Thos. W. Montgomery_ Their children are Susan, who married Mr. Coner(? - chw) - They live in Hudson - O. and have four children_ Fannie 2nd. daugther - married Mr. Earl_ They have a beautiful home with their two children in Cal._ Myrtel third daughter married Mr. B. Lawrence - making their home in Cleavland - her Sister Sarah living her[e](- chw) and their brother Halsey being engaged in the same place in a large wholesale grocery store_ Helen married Mr. C. Pease(? - chw) and lives in Hudson^ Elizabeth 2nd. daughter of J. H. Lefferts was born Feb. 11th. 1811 - and was married Apl. 30 1837 - to Mr. J. Count_ She early became a widow - May 10th. 1869 - and has since made her home with her daughter Anna four miles North of Grand Rapids Michigan_ Henry, eldest son of J. H. Lefferts was born Feb. 16th. 1873 - and married Miss. M. Reade of Ewing N.J. and here he died May 23. 1870_ Edward 2nd. son was born Sep 28th. 1815 - married Miss M. Wentworth - has 3 children and lives in Geneva N.Y._ James, 3rd son was born Aug. 27_1817 - married Miss Maggie Ross and at Mt. Washington - near Pittsburg. 3 children - Reading B. born March 11. 1822 - married Miss E. Barden - they make their home in Pen Yan - Gates Co. N.Y. 2 children - Mary Helen was born Feb. 22nd 1825 - and married June 4th. 1845 - Mr. B. Clarkson_ Early becoming a widow she married again - Mr. H. Owens - making their home at Fumansburg(? - chw) N.Y._

Source:

Spruance Library
Bucks County Historical Society,
84 South Pine Street
Doylestown, PA

Collection of the Joseph Henry Beatty Family
Mss 445, Folder 6