History / Archive / Macdonald, John. Interview with Yerks, John, 1758-1848; (1845-11-12). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 435. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

Interview with Yerks, John

Macdonald, John. Interview with Yerks, John, 1758-1848; (1845-11-12). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 435. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States). Passage 6 of 6 168 words

Another time in a company under Captain Jacob Acker about a quarter of a mile from Twitch- -ing's corner on the road to Youngs' House, we were attacked by some Refugees and defended ourselves successfully, wound- -ing several of our opponents, and taking six horses and a colt. The Skinners and Cow Boys

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sometimes had a good understanding with each other, and sometimes they accidentally in parties and fought for the plunder they had - the stronger taking all. John Paine and Joseph Paine were from New England, both Skinners, John was hanged at North Salem, for stealing a Continental officers horse.

The Skinners and Cow Boys - Hufeland Index Page 285 - sometimes had a good understanding with each other, and sometimes they accidentally in parties and fought for the plunder they had - the stronger taking all. John Paine and Joseph Paine were from New England, both Skinners, John was hanged at North Salem, for stealing a Continental officers horse.

Interview with Yerks, John

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