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David Cromwell, president of the White Plains Bank, White Plains, New York, is descended from distinguished ancestors and bears a name that has gone down on the pages of history. Several branches of the Cromwell family in America are descended from Colonel John, third son of Richard, and brother of the renowned Protector, Oliver Cromwell. John Cromwell, son of Colonel John, emigrated from Holland to New Netherland, and in 1686 was a resident at Long Neck, in Westchester county, afterward known as Cromwell's Neck. He left two sons, John and James. The latter was born in 1696 and died in 1770, leaving three children, — John, James and William John Cromwell, the oldest son, was a resident of Harrison. He was born December 5, 1737, married Anna Hopkins, of Long Island, and they were the parents of eight children, — James; Daniel; John; Joseph; William; Naomi, wife of Rev. Mr. Halstead; Esther, wife of John Griffin, Jr., of North Castle; and Hannah, wife of William Field, of Cortlandt. John Cromwell, the father of this family, was a patriot soldier in the Revolution. He died at Sin advanced age, in 1805.

James Cromwell, the eldest son in the above named family, was born November 6, 1752, and in early life worked on the farm of General Lewis Morris, at Morrisania. This dwelling was near Cromwell's creek, which derived its name from him, and after remaining here several years he removed to New York, where he conducted a grocery business, and at a later date he purchased a farm in the- town of Monroe, Orange county (then known as Southfield), where he passed the rest of his days, his death occurring December 23, 1828. He married Charlotte, daughter of Aaron Hunt, of Greenwich, Connecticut, and their children were: Hannah, wife of David Griffin; Rebecca, wife of George Fritts; Ann, wife of John Haviland; David; Aaron; William and Mary, twins that died young; William and John.

John, the last named, was born in Monroe, July 26, 1803. He engaged in business in New York city and finally having earned a modest competence, purchased a farm of one hundred acres in New Windsor, Orange county, where he resided during the rest of his life. He was a life-long member of the Society of Friends, known and honored as a useful and worthy citizen and faithful in the performance of all the duties of life. He married Letitia, daughter of Abijah and Patience Haviland, of White Plains, New York, and they were the parents of four children, viz. : Walter, a resident of California; James, of Bedford, Westchester county. New York; Oliver, who died at New Windsor, New York, June' 11, 1885; and David. The mother of this family died in 1861. Subsequently the father was married to Elizabeth Cocks, daughter of Charles and Ann (Conklin) Cocks, of Newburgh.

The immediate subject of this review, David Cromwell, dates his birth, in New York city. May 25, 1838, and at the age of eight years he removed with his parents to New Windsor, New York. He was educated in the Cornwall Collegiate School, where he graduated as a civil engineer and surveyor. After practicing his profession about one year, he went to New York city and embarked in the grain trade. In 1862 he moved to East Chester and established a store, which he conducted until 1879. In the meantime, in 1877, he was elected supervisor of East Chester and re-elected the following year. In the fall of 1878 he was unanimously nominated by the Republican party as their candidate for the responsible office of, county treasurer, and was elected over George W. Davis (Democrat), who had held the office for three years and was running for re-election. The faithfulness and ability exhibited by Mr. Cromwell in the performance of his official duties led to his re-election in 1881, by an increased majority, and in 1884 he was elected for a third term by a majority of about seven hundred, notwithstanding that the county gave a Democratic majority of over thirteen hundred on the electoral ticket. His ability and integrity command the votes of thinking men of all parties. As president of the White Plains Bank, he occupies a position of honor and responsibility and one which he is ably qualified to fill. Mr. Cromwell was married December 3, 1873, to Miss Fannie Deuel, of New York city, daughter of Thomas W. and Julia Deuel. Their children are Fannie May and John Chester. The former, born May 23, 1876, is now the wife of Charles D. Horton: the latter was born July 29,. 1878.