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John. James Oakley, my father's cousin, was both a Lieutenant and a guide.

My father married soon after the war, but in what particular year I don't know. My mother's maiden name was Sarah Warner. She was the daughter of John Warner who occupied and owned the most southerly farm of Philipse's Manor!"

October 20th William Barker, aged 87: "Cornelius Oakley's temper, I think, was quick and severe. I don't recollect anything about his 4th of July oration in opposition to Major Thomas at the Court House. I don't know whether Isaac Oakley

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was a prisoner in April, 1780. I never saw, nor do I know anything about, Col. Armand. Gilbert Vincent, the brother of Elijah, was a blacksmith.

Landlord Burtis, of White Plains, whose son was sentenced to be shot as a spy, kept a Tavern upon the spot where Robert Palmer now lives.

Mr. Day's Tavern was at the head of Harlem Lane, a little south of Peter Meyers, and on the east side of the road.

Col. John Odell, when straightened up, must have been six feet high. He was some what round-shouldered and long-limbed.

Before the Revolutionary war, Colonel Samuel Drake lived at Sing Sing, and owned the place that afterwards belonged to Judge Kemys. During the war he lived in the vicinity of Peeks Kill. After peace he removed to Tarrytown or that vicinity!"

Day's Tavern was at the head of Harlem Lane, a little south of Peter Meyers, and on the east side of the road. Col. John Odell, when straightened up, must have been six feet high. He was some what round-shouldered and long-limbed. Before the Revolutionary war, Colonel Samuel Drake lived at Sing Sing, and owned the place that afterwards belonged to Judge Kemys. During the war he lived in the vicinity of Peeks Kill. After peace he removed to Tarrytown or that vicinity!"