In a message dated 8/1/2004 4:01:04 PM Pacific Daylight Time, HAMPSON-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > Philip Philipse Patent, Philipse Precinct, in Putnam County, NY. Since > Tarrytown is also in Putnam County, it could be that your grandmother, Laura > Augusta Hampson, is descended from him. It still remains to be seen whether my > Hampsons are his descendants. Beth: Yes, it would be nice if we could make a positive connection, but the above is a very interesting possibility. I hope you will keep me in mind if you gather more information on this line and as you continue your research. Thanks for responding. Hope to hear from you again. Bob Robert Sheldon Telford, Long Beach, CA