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Randall, Mrs.
John M. McDonald interview — 1848-09-09
From the Westchester County Historical Society catalog:
A Mrs. Randall of 116th Street in Harlem, likely a relative of interviewee John Randall, tells John Macdonald that Randall’s Island was formerly known as Montresor’s Island. She notes that Mrs. Mary Ward of Ward’s Island is related to her family.
A Mrs. Randall of 116th Street in Harlem, likely a relative of interviewee John Randall, tells John Macdonald that Randall’s Island was formerly known as Montresor’s Island. She notes that Mrs. Mary Ward of Ward’s Island is related to her family.
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- Hufeland Index Page 668 -
1848. September 9th Mrs. Randall of 116th Street, Haerlem: “Randall’s Island opposite us was formerly Montresor’s Island. Mrs. Mary Ward, of Ward’s Island is a connexion of our family. I believe she is living.”
Transcription from Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews.
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