Elias Cooper, upon land the gift of the late John Bowne, Esq. Mr. Bowne was the son of Thomas Bowne and grandson of John Bowne, formerly of Flushing, L. I., a descendant of the celebrated John Bowne of that place, who was born at Matlock, Derbyshire, England, March 9ih, 1627. The adjoining estate is occupied by the sons of the late John Bowne, Esq.

» Travels and Adventures of Capt John Smith, p. 121-7.

b Beverly's Hist, of Virginia, p. 153.

« John T. Watson, Hist. Tales, also Address of De Witt Clinton, &c., &c.

d Trans, of Amer. Aiitiq. Soc.

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Since its erection, it has formed an appendage or chapel of ease to the parish church of St. Johns, Yonkers. The building has lately undergone considerable repairs and a commodious vestry room has been added to the chapel. On June 29th, 1847, it was consecrated to the service of Almighty God by the name of St. John's chapel, Tuckahoe.

There are many interesting historical recollections connected with this hill and vicinity. During the eventful week that preceded the battle of White Plains, General Washington's advance corps lay upon the Tuckahoe heights, under the command of General Scott, whose whole corps numbered 2000 men. Directly south of the church, bordering the Easfchester road, is the property of Mr. Valentine Odell. Here a party of nine patriots were overtaken by a large company of De Lancey's horse, commanded by Colonel Oliver Hatfield. Tlie whole party were barbarously killed or mortally wounded.