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Interview with Barker, William

Macdonald, John. Interview with Barker, William, 1764-1859; (1849-12-04). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 1000. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States). Passage 1 of 1 232 words

- Hufeland Index Page 998 -

Decr. 4th. William Barker, of White Plains. The Hainses who, in the Revolutionary war were active Royalists and celebrated for bodily strength and courage were the grandsons of the original Godfrey Haines (at least I think so). It was Elijah Haines that was killed at the capture of Ward's house I believe. The Skinners who in February 1781, took a house ^horse? from my brother Gil. And was afterwards overtaken and cut to pieces by Captain Kipp on the cross road from Purdy's Lane to North Street, were, as I understood, from between Horseneck and Stanwich, and was (probably) commanded by Captain Honum. Capt. Daniel Willaims, after the peace was a militia Colonel. Gload Requa (son of James) lives in the County House. Captain Talman Orser, lives about ten miles north of White Plains. Dr. Cook's Christian names Lyman.

The Skinners who in February 1781, took a house ^horse? from my brother Gil. And was afterwards overtaken and cut to pieces by Captain Kipp on the cross road from Purdy's Lane to North Street, were, as I understood, from between Horseneck and Stanwich, and was (probably) commanded by Captain Honum. Capt. Daniel Willaims, after the peace was a militia Colonel. Gload Requa (son of James) lives in the County House. Captain Talman Orser, lives about ten miles north of White Plains. Dr. Cook's Christian names Lyman.

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