Tompkins was in the constant practice of spending the week here, and returning to his family on a Saturday. During the whole of this period he was surrounded by Indians, but they never once offered to molest him. A small hill to the south-east of the present Mr. John Tompkins, still bears the name of Indian hill, and the adjoining spring is called the Indian spring. Two descendants of the original proprietor, John and James Tompkins, yet occupy a large portion of the estate.

A little west of the Methodist church at Hart's Corners stands the residence of Jackson Odell, son of the distinguished Colonel John Odell. This gentleman, during the early part of the Revolution served in the capacity of a guide to the American army, and subsequently received a colonel's commission from Congress. He was the second son of Jonathan Odell, Esq., by his wife^Iargaret Dyckman, and descended from a common ancestor with the late General Jacob Odell of Yonkers. Col. Odell died 26ih October, 1835.

At one period of the war the house was occupied as headquarters by the French commander. Count de Rochambeau, General Washington having encamped on the west bank of the Spraine. On several occasions large tables were arranged for the

» For incorporation of this church see Religious Soc. Lib., B. 7 ; first trustees, Underhill Tompkins, Ste-phen Leviness, Gilbert Tompkins, Joseph Forster, Joha Cxawford, and Elijah Tompkins.

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military staffs of Generals Washington and Rochambeaii in the adjoining stables, the mangers serving as a repository for their hats and swords.