Thus, we have Shanasockwell's grant to the people of Rye in 1660, which extended twelve miles north of the Sound; also the same year, the Indian sale to John Richbell, of Mamaroneck, running twenty miles north of the Sound. In 1695 the lands west of the Byram appear to have belonged to the Sachems -- Wampus, Cornelius, Coharnitt, and others ; while the territory west of

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New Castle was set off from North Castle 111 1791.

HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER.

the Mehanas River, and south of Catonah's land, (Bedford,) was in a peculiar manner the domains of Serrinqua, or Sorringoe.

The principal Indian village in this town was situated upon the northern bank of Rye Pond. On ploughing the ground (in this vicinity) a few years ago, extensive " beds of clam shells " were discovered beneath the soil. These, together with Indian utensils found there, prove this was a favorite place of resort. From this spot are some charming views, both of the pond and surrounding hills. There are also some vestiges of Indian villages on the banks of the Armonck (Byram Lake.) A variety of Indian weapons -- such as Indian anchors, manufactured of stone, and large pestles, axes, and arrow heads of the same material, have been likewise found in this neighborhood.

The Indian burying ground is situated near Wampus Pond." In the south-east angle of the town is a beautiful hill, generally known by the name of Mount Misery,6 which acquired its present appellation from the fact that a large body of Indians were surprised and cut to pieces here by the Huguenots, in retaliation for a descent upon New Rochelle.