The former divisions of the high ridge, originally called *'good snccess ridge," (facing the bay and post road) are still distinguished by the names of their original propi ietors, viz., Heathcote, Nelson and Bndds' hills. Near the entrance of the village from the west is situated Heathcote hill, the property of the Rt. Rev. William Heathcote de Lancey, whose family formerly resided here. At present occupied by Mrs. Ludlow.

The De Lancey residence stands upon the site of a stately brick edifice, erected by Colonel Caleb Heathcote, sometime prior to 1704, and destroyed by fire during the revolution.

Heatbeote Hill, Mamaroneck.

Madame Knight in her journey to Boston, A. D., 1704, thus describes the place.

" From N. Rochelle we travelled through Merrinack, a neat

though little place, with a navigable river before it, the pleasantest [ ever see. There are good buildings, especially one, a very

fine seat^ which they told me ivas Col. Heathcote's^ who I heard

was a very fine gentleman.^ The grounds around the present

• The Westchester and New Haven rail road depot is situated immediately north of the village.

t Journal of Madame Knight, N. Y. edition, 1825.

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mansion are not extensive, but the views of the bay, adjacent necks and distant sound scenery, present a charming landscape. Fine rows of willows and locusts border the property on the south and east. A short distance from the dwelling house, surrounded by orchards, is the family cemetery of the De Lanceys. This spot was appropriated by John Peter de Lancey as a cemetery for the remains of the De Lancey family, and for that purpose devised to his son William Heathcote de Lancey in trust forever, &c. <fcc.