Of this family was Ezekiel Havvley, son of Joseph Ha\vley,fi one of the proprietors of the Oblong in 1754. Ezekie Hawloy was a commissioned officer in the continental service and chairman of the committee of public safety ; in the latter capacity he served throughout the Revolution. He died suddenly in 17SS, leaving four sons, Ezekiel, Peter, Joel, and David. Joel, the third son, was the father of the present Alfred S. Hawley, who occupies the ancient homestead.
The following entry, in the town book, relates to the first election of town officers.
North Salem this sixth day of April, 1790. " A town meeting was held at the town house in North Salem, and that John Quick, Esq., was chosen moderator, (after which) the freeholders and inhabitants of said town proceeded on to choosing town officers, and doing all other busine55s which concerned said town. And that Daniel Delavan was chosen Clerk.'^
John Quick, chosen Supervisor.
John Delavan, j
Jonathan Hallett^ > Commissioners of Roads.
Uriah Wallace, )
Thomas Smith, i
Caleb Smith, > Assessors.
Daniel Purdy, )
Thomas Vail, j
Timothy Yanscoy, > Overseers of the Poor.
Thomas Vail, )
Timothy Yanscoy, |
Benajah Star, ! Trustees to provide a place for the
Stephen Baker, -f receipts for the poor.
Michajah Fuller, J
Benjamin Close,
Jacob Wallace, David Baxter, Isaac Keeler, Reuben Zump, Solomon Close,
Path Masters.
» This individual was a distinguished scholar and antiquariaa.
COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER.
!^ Path Masters.
Fence Viewers.
David Smith, ]
Ebenezer Purdy,