It has several towns, Eastcliester, Westchester, New Rochclle, Rye, Bedford, and North Castle. The inhabitants, are either English, or Dutch Presbyterians, Episcopalians, Quakers, and French Protestants. The former are the most numerous. The two Episcopal missionaries are settled at Rye and Eastchester, and receive each £60 annually taxed upon the county. The town of Westchester is an incorporated borough, enjoying a mayor's court and the ' right of being represented by a member in Assembly."

a Provincial Laws of N. Y., County Clerk's Office, Queen's Co., L. L The above act was confirmed on the 1st of October, 1691.

b In the person of John Pell, Esq. On the 20th of Oct., 16S5, James n. appointed John Pell, John Palmer, William Richardson. Joseph Ilorton, sen., and Joseph Theale, Justici-s of the Peace in the County of Westchester.

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