Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Several years ago the subject of the relationship of some members of the family to which he belonged claimed the atten tion of the writer of this work: pursuing some investigations relating thereto, matter began to accumulate, and the idea pre sented itself of making it up in a permanent shape. Having but a limited amount of time to devote in. That way, the progress has necessarily been slow, and it is not without akeen pang of regret that the book did not appear before some valued and interested members of the family had passed from the earth. As to the living, the hope is entertained that their patience has not been exhausted, and that the volume will now be a welcome addition to their library.