HISTORY OK THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER.

this section ; but in no such number as removed to the White Plains and other purchases."0

In 1740, occurs a deed of sale from James de Lancey and Lewis Johnston, to Godfrey Haines, of Rye, which recites Caleb Heathcote's purchase in a certain patent granted to John-Harrison and others. Caleb Heathcote appears to have purchased two hundred acres from David Jameson, one of the patentees in 17 12. 6

"Roger Park, of Rye, had acquired lands in Harrison's purchase, which are owned by some of the name at the present day, as early as 1740." Rev. James Wetmore owned a farm in the lower part of the purchase. William Horton owned lands on ' Brown's Point,' near St. Mary's Pond, in 1757. d Gilbert Bloomer owned in 1743, a farm which he then sold to Thomas Carpenter, situated where Mr. Charles Park has lately bought. "e

This beautiful section of Westchester county, which possesses so many attractions and advantages, has become the home of many substantial citizens, who go daily to the city.

Harrison Station on the New York and New Haven Rail Road, is located at the intersection of the road with the great thoroughfare, which under the name of Harrison Avenue and North Street, traverses the entire township. There is a good hotel and post office, and a scattered settlement, including many handsome private residences of New York business men. The distance to the latter place is twenty-two miles, some twenty-two trains running daily, and time estimated at forty-eight minutes.