The ground whicli it occupies, was the gift of Van Burgh Livingston, Esq. Its erection took place A. D. 1833, during the incumbency of the late Alexander Crosby, A, M., at that time Rector of the parish.

This gentleman was succeeded by the Rev. William Creighton, D. D. The present incumbent is the Rev. W. G. Higher.

There are two or three interments in the grave yard surrounding this cluirch, of members belonging to the Noble, Bowdoin and Irving families.

Immediitely in the vicinity of Dobb's Ferry, and contiguous to the river, is the residence and estate of James Hamilton, Esq., son of the Hon. Alexander H imilton. This place formerly belonged to the OJell family. Jonathan Odell, father of the distinguished Colonel John OJell, was residing here in the autumn of 1776, v/hen the British army, after retiring from White Plains, encamped in the neighborhood.

The enemy, upon their final retreat to New York, arrested Mr. OJell and four of his neighbors, as prisoners of war. On their arrival in the city, they were consigned to the provost. Here four of them died of poison, said to have been administered in their food. Jonathan Odell escaped through the kindness of a friend, who daily brought him provisions. Each of the sufferers had sons in the continental army, which was the cause of this inhuman treatment.

Bordering the river in the same vicinity, is the cottage of George Schuyler, E. q.

About two miles south of Tarry town, a winding lane leads to