In 1796 , they emigrated to New York and settled on a farm along Wappinger 's Creek near Manchester Bridge in Dutchess County .
James 's ancestors were French Huguenots ( Vasseur ) who emigrated to England .
In 1796 , ancestors emigrated to New York and settled on a farm along Wappinger 's Creek near Manchester Bridge in Dutchess County .
James 's ancestors were French Huguenots ( Vasseur ) who emigrated to England .