Was in the skirmish at King's Bridge, also in the battle of Dong Island, where he was taken prisoner, kj.it escaped. Was in the storming of Stoney Point where he was severely wounded. Was one of the Guards when Major Andre was executed, and was well acquainted with his Captors. Was in several other skirmishes with the British. In 1761 removed to Harpersheld, N. Y., and in 1765 to Colchester, where he lived 60 years. Was a member of the Baptist Church 76 years, and a Deacon 56 years. Thrice married, and had 13 children, 80 grandchildren, 151 great grandchildren, and 17 great-great grandchildren, making the sum total ot his posterity 261.

Joseph Paine of Tarrytown -- he lived under the hill and near the Martliug Handing- -- was a member of Capt. Honeywell's Company; received two gunshot wounds in the right side, near Philipsburgh, Jan. 11, 1781.

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John Danvers Osborn, son of Danvers Osborn, was a private in Col. Hammond's Regiment, and slain on tlie field Dec. 17, 1779.

William Champenois, who was wounded with a ball while on the march, by a party of the enemy who lay in ambush, was a pensioner from Sept. 4, 1793.

Solomon Brewer, whose name appears on the monument, is said to have been of the Boston Tea Party. Removed here after the Revolution. Was Census Enumerator in 1801. Lived on the White Plains Road beyond Glenville.

A letter from Gen. Pleath dated at Crompond, Feb. 16, 1781, states that " the enemy came up to Bedford last night, and this morning took S prisoners, including Lieut. Peacock, and burnt several houses." That was Lieut. Richard Peacock, of Tarry town. But it appears that the valiant Lieutenant did not stay "taken," for a reliable account states that, "After they got to Harlem, Lieut.