The Jessup Family Papers (7 folders, 1710-1891) focus on John S. Jessup a third generation member of the Jessup family that originated in Yorkshire, England. The family settled in Stamford, Connecticut as early as 1630. John S. Jessup settled in the area of Long Island known as Westhampton, N.Y. in the early 1800’s. Mr. Jessup’s documents highlight land deals and correspondence between him and other family members until his death in 1878.