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The McDonald Interviews: Interviewees

This list of interviewees is intended to give brief information regarding each of the people whom John Macdonald interviewed between 1844 and 1851. In some cases, no information could be found regarding the interviewee, particularly those whose first names were not provided by Macdonald.

Much of the vital information for the interviewees was obtained through cemetery and tombstone records. The entries that contain a reference to “WCHS Book” refer to the tombstone transcription books in the library of the Westchester County Historical Society for cemeteries in Westchester County. Tombstone records for interviewees buried in Fairfield County, Connecticut, were found via Findagrave.com.

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ACKER, Benjamin

Benjamin in Acker is listed as an 87-year-old resident of the Town of Ossining, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Old Dutch Burying Ground in Sleepy Hollow, New York, indicates that he died on November 25, 1851, aged 88 years, 3 months, and 6 days (WCHS Book 25A, p.130).

ALLEN, Samuel

Samuel Allen is listed as a 56-year-old farmer in the Town of New Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. A petition for probate for Samuel Allen or New Castle was filed with the Westchester County Surrogate’s Court on November 10, 1880 (Westchester County Wills Liber 91, p.391).

ANDERSON, Jeremiah

Jeremiah Anderson was a son of William Anderson and Elizabeth Underhill. He is listed as a 67-year-old farmer in the Town of Harrison, New York, in the 1850 United States Census.

ARCHER, Samuel

Samuel Archer was the brother of interviewees William Archer and Elizabeth Tuttle. He is listed as a 54-year-old farmer in the Town of West Farms, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. According to historian Harry C.W. Melick, Samuel was born on August 5, 1795, and died on July 19, 1870 (Harry C.W. Melick, “Descendants of John Archer of Fordham,” 1951, Typescript in WCHS Library, p.84).

ARCHER, William

William Archer was the brother of interviewees Samuel Archer and Elizabeth Tuttle. He is listed as a 64-year-old farmer in the Town of West Farms, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. According to historian Harry C.W. Melick, William was born on June 1, 1785, and died on January 27, 1866 (Harry C.W. Melick, “Descendants of John Archer of Fordham,” 1951, Typescript in WCHS Library, p.84).

BARKER, William

John Macdonald indicated that William Barker was 87 years old at the time of his interview on October 20, 1850. He is listed as an 86-year-old farmer in the Town of White Plains, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the White Plains Rural Cemetery in White Plains indicates that he was born on September 10, 1764, and died on March 26, 1859 (WCHS Book #39, p.15).

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BATES, Jonathan

Jonathan Bates is listed as a 77-year-old farmer in the Town of Darien, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Old Darien Cemetery in Darien indicates that he died on October 31, 1854, aged 82 years. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11920807/jonathan-bates

BATTIN, John

Jonathan Bates is actually John Battin, who is listed as a 99-year-old native of England and a resident of the 3rd Ward of New York City in the 1850 United States Census. Battin told John Macdonald that he was in his 98th year at the time of his interview on October 23, 1849. He served in the 17th Light Dragoons of the British army during the Revolutionary War but remained in New York after the end of the conflict. He died on June 29, 1852. According to historian Benson Lossing, Battin was aged “one hundred years and four months” at the time of his death and was “probably… the last living relic of the British army in America.” See Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Revolution (New York: Harper & Brothers, 1852), II, p.827.

BATTIN, Joseph

See BATTIN, John

BAYLES, Nathaniel

Although John Macdonald indicated that Nathaniel’s surname was Baylies, it was actually spelled Bayles. He indicates that he drew up the will of Isaac Van Wart, one of the three captors of British Major John André. He is listed as a 58-year-old resident of the Town of Greenburgh, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in First Methodist Episcopal Cemetery in New Rochelle indicates that he died on December 6, 1874, aged 83 years, 2 months, and 10 days (WCHS Book #18, p.92).

BAYLIES, Nathaniel

See BAYLES, Nathaniel

BEAGLE, Mary

No information exists regarding a Mary Beagle in Westchester County during the 1840s. She may be Mary Bedell, who is listed as an 84-year-old resident of the Town of Cortlandt, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. A Mary Bedell who died on April 18, 1869, at the age of 90 is buried in the East-Yard Cemetery in Yorktown, New York (WCHS Book #44, Section 2, p.4).

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BEARMOORE, ____ (Madam)

John Macdonald did not provide the first name of Madam Bearmore but noted that her father was a cousin of Loyalist Major Mansfield Bearmore. She may be Elizabeth Bearmore, who is listed as a 60-year-old resident of the Town of Cortlandt, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Madam Bearmore was interviewed on October 21, 1847. Thomas as Currie (Curry), the only other person interviewed that day, was also a resident of Cortlandt.

BEARMOORE, Gilbert

Gilbert Bearmore is listed as a 67-year-old shoemaker in the Town of Harrison, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. The tombstone of “Gilbert Barmore” in White Plains Rural Cemetery in White Plains, New York, indicates that he died on August 23, 1854, in his 71st year (WCHS Book #38, p.6).

BELCHER, ____ (Mrs. Elisha)

See BELCHER, Lydia

BELCHER, Lydia

Lydia Reynolds Belcher was a daughter of Horton Reynolds, whose home in Greenwich, Connecticut, was raided by Refugee cavalry commanded by Major Thomas Huggeford while it was serving as headquarters of Colonel Levi Wells of the Connecticut Militia. Her tombstone in New Burial Grounds Association Cemetery in Greenwich indicates that she died on October 5, 1850. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144806841/lydia-belcher

BELL, Thaddeus

John Macdonald indicated that Thaddeus Bell was 89 years old at the time of his interview on November 3, 1847. He is listed as a 91-year-old farmer in the Town of Darien, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Slawson Cemetery in Darien indicates that he died on October 31, 1851, aged 92 years, 7 months, and 13 days. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14987923/thaddeus-bell

BERRIAN, Nicholas

Nicholas Berrian’s tombstone in Berrian Cemetery in Bronx, New York, indicated that he died on March 3, 1844, aged 76 years, 6 months and 8 days (WCHS Book #80, p.38). The tombstone no longer exists, as the remains in the Berrian Cemetery were moved to Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York.

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BROWN, David

John Macdonald indicated that David Brown was 86 years at the time of his interview on December 5, 1848. He is listed as an 89-year-old farmer in the Town of Harrison, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Greenwood Union Cemetery in Rye, New York, indicates that he was born on February 8, 1762, and died on September 7, 1850 (WCHS Book #15, p.31; #33, p.22).

BROWN, Major

Major was not a military rank, but rather the first name of interviewee Major Brown. His tombstone in the North Greenwich Congregational Church Cemetery in Greenwich, Connecticut, indicates that he died on September 8, 1847, aged 88 years and 10 months. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21508647/major-brown

BROWN, Merritt

Merritt Brown was the brother of interviewee Nehemiah Brown. He told John Macdonald that he was born in 1768. He is listed as an 82-year-old resident of the Town of Rye, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in King Street Baptist Cemetery in Greenwich, Connecticut, indicates that he died on October 12, 1851, aged 83 years, 8 months, and 16 days. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/163068335/merritt-brown

BROWN, Nehemiah

Two men named Nehemiah Brown were residing in Rye, New York, when John Macdonald was conducting his interviews: Nehemiah Brown (1766-1847), a son of Samuel Brown and Amy Merritt, and Nehemiah Brown (1775-1855), a son of Nathaniel Brown. It appears that Nehemiah Brown (1766-1847) was the only person by that name who was interviewed by John Macdonald. He was a brother of interviewee Merritt Brown. His tombstone in the Brown Family Burial Ground in Port Chester, New York, indicates that he died on December 4, 1847, aged 81 years, 10 months, and 11 days (WCHS Book #15, p.59; Book #17, p.82). See also Spencer P. Mead, Ye Historic or Ye Town of Greenwich (New York: The Knickerbocker Press, 1911), p.506.

BRUNDAGE, Silas

Silas Brundage is listed as a 52-year-old carpenter in the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Anderson Cemetery in Greenwich indicates that he died on August 4, 1866, aged 71 years, 7 months, and 24 days (WCHS Book #17, p.85).

BRUSH, Benjamin in

Benjamin in Brush’s tombstone in New Burial Grounds Association Cemetery in Greenwich, Connecticut, indicates that he died on March 8, 1847, aged 82 years, 8 months, and 3 days. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25203316/benjamin-brush

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BUCKOUT, ____ (Mr.)

John Macdonald did not provide the first name of Mr. Buckout, whom he indicated was a resident of Morrisania. He may be Jacob Buckout who is listed as a 65-year-old farmer in the Town of West Farms, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. (Morrisania was part of the Town of West Farms from 1846-1855.) A petition for probate for Jacob Buckout of West Farms was filed with the Westchester County Surrogate’s Court on May 12, 1865 (Westchester County Wills Liber 50, p.392).

BUCKLEY, Joseph

Joseph Buckley was a resident of Greenfield Hill in the Town of Fairfield, Connecticut.

CAMERON, ____ (Mr.)

John Macdonald did not provide the first name of Mr. Cameron. As Macdonald was conducting interviews in Norwalk and Westport, Connecticut, on September 10, 1846, the day of Mr. Cameron’s interview, he was likely a resident of one of those two towns.

CARPENTER, Elizabeth Field

Elizabeth Field Carpenter was the wife of interviewee John Carpenter. She is listed as a 78-year-old resident of the Town of Harrison, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in the Purchase Friends Meeting House Cemetery in Purchase, New York, indicates that she died on January 8, 1864, aged 82 years, 1 month, and 26 days (WCHS Book #85, p.21).

CARPENTER, James

The James Carpenter who told John Macdonald to visit the graves of Thomas and Charity Huggeford in the Halsted Family Burial Ground in Purchase, New York, is likely one of two adult men named James Carpenter listed as residents of the Town of Harrison, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. James Carpenter, who is listed as a 86year-old farmer, and James Carpenter who is listed as a 57-year-old blacksmith.

CARPENTER, John

John Carpenter was the husband of interviewee Elizabeth Field Carpenter. He tells John Macdonald that he was born in 1769. He is listed as an 81-year-old farmer in the Town of Harrison, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Purchase Friends Meeting House Cemetery in Purchase, New York, indicates that he died on September 18, 1851, aged 82 years and 4 months (WCHS Book #85, p.21).

CARPENTER, Joshua

Joshua Carpenter is listed as a 63-year-old farmer in the Town of Yorktown, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Amawalk Friends Meeting House Cemetery in Yorktown indicates that he died on May 13, 1873, aged 85 years and 11 months (WCHS Book #46, Section 2, p.5).

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CARPENTER, Jotham Jotham Carpenter told John Macdonald that he was 85 years old at the time of his interview on October 30, 1848. He is listed as an 87-year-old resident of the Town of North Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Carpenter-Rundle Family Burial Ground in North Castle indicates that he died on March 27, 1852, aged 89 years and 7 months (WCHS Book #21, p.1).

CHADEAYNE, Samuel Samuel Chadeayne is listed as an 80-year-old resident of the Town or Yorktown, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. A petition for probate for Samuel Chadeayne was filed with the Westchester County Surrogate’s Court on June 12, 1854 (Westchester County Wills Liber 35, p. 386).

CHATTERTON, Stephen Stephen Chatterton’s tombstone in the Greenville Reformed Church Cemetery in Greenburgh, New York, indicates that he died on February 5, 1850, aged 71 years, 11 months, and 29 days (WCHS Book 17, p.22).

CHICHESTER, Henry / Harry Henry Chichester was occasionally referred to as “Harry Chichester.” His tombstone in Pine Island Cemetery in Norwalk, Connecticut, indicates that he died on September 25, 1849, aged 87 years. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70603061/henry-chichester

CHURCHILL, ____ (Mrs.) John Macdonald did not provide Mrs. Churchill’s first name but indicates that her maiden name was Taylor and that she resided near Hart’s Corner (present-day Hartsdale, New York). In her interview, she mentioned that she was 15 or 16 years old in 1781.

CLARK, Moses Moses Clark told John Macdonald that he was born in 1763. He is listed as an 86-yearold farmer in the Town or Eastchester, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the First Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery in New Rochelle, New York, indicates that he died on October 11, 1850, aged 87 years, 5 months, and 20 days (WCHS Book #18, p.117).

CLINTON, Alexander (Dr.) Dr. Alexander Clinton was a grandson of James Clinton (1736-1812), who served as a major general in the Continental Army, and a great-nephew of George Clinton (17391812), who served as a brigadier general in the Continental Army, Governor of New York, and Vice President of the United States. His tombstone in Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn indicates that he was born on April 7, 1793, and died on February 16, 1878. See his obituary in The New York Herald, February 19, 1878.

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CLOSE, Gilbert Gilbert Close’s tombstone in North Greenwich Congregational Church Cemetery in Greenwich, Connecticut, indicates that he died on December 22, 1845. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21508723/gilbert-close

COLES, Joseph Joseph Coles indicates that he was a native of Oyster Bay, New York. He may be the Joseph Coles who is listed as a 59-year-old farmer in the Town or Greenburgh, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. The tombstone of that Joseph Coles in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow, New York, indicates that he died on July 2, 1872, aged 81 years, 6 months, and 5 days. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53274212/joseph-coles

COOK, Lyman Dr. Lyman Cook is listed as a 76-year-old physician in the Town of Painesville, Ohio, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Evergreen Cemetery in Painesville indicates that he died on July 10, 1859. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113776512/lyman-cook

CORSA, Andrew Andrew Corsa was selected by Cornelius Oakley and John Oakley to help guide the American and French forces during their reconnaissance into present-day Bronx County in July 1781. Because of this, he was considered by John Macdonald to be one of the Westchester Guides. He is listed as an 88-year-old farmer in the Town of West Farms, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Saint John’s Cemetery in Yonkers, New York, indicates that he was born on November 21, 1852, aged 90 years, 9 months, and 29 days (WCHS Book #86, p.35). See Robert Bolton, The History of the Several Towns, Manors, and Patents of the County of Westchester… (New York: Charles F. Roper, 1181), II, p.532-534.

CORSA, Frederick Frederick’s surname is spelled Curser and Cursor in the Westchester County Land Records (Liber 28, p.182; 53, p.37; 62, p.456; 88, p.350 and 153; 337, p.447). He is listed as “Fredk Corsor,” a head of household in the Town of Westchester, New York, in the 1840 United States Census. The one free white male aged 80-89 in this household was presumably the interviewee.

CORSA, Sarah See CURSER, Sarah

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COUCH, Patty (Mrs., Widow of Joshua) Martha Patty Patchen Couch was the widow of Revolutionary War veteran Joshua Couch. She is listed as “Patty Couch,” an 89-year-old resident of the Town of Westport, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in Colonial Cemetery in Westport, Connecticut, indicates that she died on October 11, 1851, in her 91st year. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35920466/martha_patty-couch

COUTANT, Isaian Isaian Coutant was a brother or interviewee John Coutant. His tombstone in the Coutant Cemetery in New Rochelle, New York, indicates that he died on February 22, 1845, aged 89 years, 1 month, and 12 days (WCHA Book #17, p.79).

COUTANT, John John Coutant was a brother of interviewee John Coutant. His tombstone in the Coutant Cemetery in New Rochelle, New York, indicates that he was born on March 27, 1754, and died on March 25, 1850 (WCHS Book #17, p.79).

CREGIER, Augustus Augustus Cregier is listed as an 81-year-old farmer in the Town of Yonkers, New York, in the 1850 United States Census.

CURRIE, Thomas as Jr. Thomas Currie is likely Thomas Curry. He is listed as a 76-year-old farmer in the Town of Cortlandt, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Hillside Cemetery in Cortlandt indicates that he was born on September 23, 1773, and died on October 7, 1862 (WCHS Book #28, p.60).

CURSER, Sarah Although John Macdonald indicated that Sarah’s surname was Corsa, it was actually spelled Curser. She is listed as “Sarah Curser,” an 88-year-old resident of the Town of Yonkers, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. The tombstone of Sarah Curser in Oakland Cemetery in Yonkers indicates that she died on February 15, 1858, aged 98 years. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/196513588/sarah-curser

CYPHER, Rachel Rachel Ecker Cypher is listed as “Rachel Cupher,” an 83-year-old resident of the Town of White Plains, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in White Plains Rural Cemetery in White Plains indicates that she died on March 16, 1854, aged 96 years (WCHS Book #38, p.28).

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DANIELS, Isaac Isaac Daniels told John Macdonald that he was 86 years old at the time of his interview on October 28, 1848. He is listed as a 92-year-old resident of the Town of Bedford, New York, in the 1850 United States Census.

DAVIS, ____ (Mr.) John Macdonald interviewed “Mr. Davis and others” on September 4, 1846. He did not provide the first name of Mr. Davis.

DAVIS, Abraham Abraham Davis was a son of David Davis (Davids) and Jane Hatfield, and was the husband of interviewee Zipporan Miller Davis. He told John Macdonald that he was 80 years old at the time of his interview on November 21, 1846. He is listed as an 84-yearold resident of the Town of White Plains, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in White Plains Rural Cemetery in White Plains indicates that he died on November 12, 1854, aged 89 years (WCHS Book #38, p.29). See Granville Mackenzie, “Families of the Colonial Town of Philipsburgh,” Typescript in WCHS Library, p. 181182.

DAVIS, Harrison John Macdonald indicated that Harrison Davis resided in Old Well, the neighborhood now known as South Norwalk in Norwalk, Connecticut.

DAVIS, Isaac John Macdonald indicated that Isaac Davis was 78 years old at the time of his interview on November 23, 1849. He is listed as a 79-year-old resident of the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census.

DAVIS, Silas Silas Davis told John Macdonald that he was 78 years old at the time of his interview on October 21, 1850. He is listed as a 77-year-old miller in the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Christ Church Cemetery in Greenwich indicates that he was born on October 20, 1772, and died on September 17, 1868. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/162617489/silas-davis

DAVIS, Zipporan Zipporan Miller Davis was a daughter of Elijah Miller and Ann Fisher, and was the wife of interviewee Abraham Davis. She is listed as an 82-year-old resident of the Town of White Plains, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in White Plains Rural Cemetery indicates that she died on November 1, 1850, aged 82 years, 1 month, and 10 days (WCHS Book #38, p.29).

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DERBYSHIRE, William William Derbyshire told John Macdonald that he was born in 1770. He is listed as “William Doubshire,” an 82-year-old laborer in the Town of White Plains, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Although Derbyshire told John Macdonald that he was born in White Plains, the census indicates that he was born in England.

DEVEAU, Daniel Daniel is listed as “Daniel Devoe,” a 63-year-old shoemaker in the Town of Yonkers, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. The tombstone of that Joseph Coles in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Yonkers indicates that he was born in 1787 and died in 1857 (WCHS Book #86, p. 35).

DEVOE, Hannah Hannah Devoe was the wife of interviewee Joshua Devoe. John Macdonald indicated that she turned 90 years old in May 1847. Her husband, Joshua Devoe, is listed as a head of household in the Town of Greenburgh, New York, in the 1840 United States Census. The one free white female aged 80-89 in this household was presumably the interviewee.

DEVOE, Joshua Joshua Devoe was the husband of interviewee Hannah Devoe. John Macdonald indicated that he turned 90 years old in May 1847. He is listed as a head of household in the Town of Greenburgh, New York, in the 1840 United States Census. The one free white male aged 80-89 in this household was presumably the interviewee.

DIBBLE, John John Dibble told John Macdonald that he was 89 years old at the time of his interview on November 2, 1847.

DICKMAN, Daniel Daniel Dickman is likely Daniel Dixeman, who is listed as an 89-year-old resident of the Town of Westport, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census.

DISBROW, Ebenezer Squire Ebenezer Squire Disbrow is listed as “Squire Disbrow,” a 75-year-old resident of the Town of Westport, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Green Farms Upper Church Cemetery in Westport indicates that he died on August 13, 1868, aged 93 years, 6 months, and 16 days. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35666479/ebenezer-squire-disbrow

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DUSENBURY, John John Dusenbury is listed as a 69-year-old farmer in the Town of Greenburgh, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the White Plains Presbyterian Church Cemetery in White Plains, New York, indicates that he died on July 5, 1864, aged 83 years, 10 months, and 22 days (WCHS Book #6, p.12).

DYCKMAN, Jane Jane Dyckman is listed as a 60-year-old resident of the Town of Cortlandt, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Montrose, Town of Cortlandt, indicates that she died on October 18, 1870, aged 87 years, 8 months, and 10 days (WCHS Book #28B, p.50).

DYCKMAN, Michael Michael Dyckman was a nephew of Westchester Guides Abraham “Brom” Dyckman and Michael Dyckman. He resided in the present Dyckman Farmhouse Museum in Manhattan. His tombstone in Oakland Cemetery in Yonkers, New York, indicates that he died on November 24, 1854 (WCHS Book #40, p.43).

EDWARDS, ____ (Mrs. Daniel) Amelia Edwards was the wife of interviewee Daniel Edwards. She is listed as an 80-yearold resident of the Town of West Farms, New York, in the 1850 United States Census.

EDWARDS, Daniel Daniel Edwards was the husband of interviewee Amelia Edwards. He is listed as a head of household in the Town of Westchester, New York, in the 1840 United States Census. The one free white male aged 60-69 in this household was presumably the interviewee. A petition for probate for Daniel Edwards was filed with the Westchester County Surrogate’s Court on January 8, 1850 (Westchester County Wills Liber 32, p.233).

FANNELLS, Hannah No information appears to be available regarding Hannah Brundage Fannells.

FEEKS, Joseph Joseph Feeks told John Macdonald that he was 78 years old at the time of his interview on November 1, 1848.

FERRIS, ____ (Mrs. Thomas) Mary Ann Ferris was the wife of Thomas Ferris of the Westchester County Militia. She is listed as a 96-year-old resident of the Town of North Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in Middle Patent Rural Cemetery in North Castle indicates that she died on June 2, 1851, aged 90 years, 11 months, and 4 days (WCHS Book #23A, p.48).

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FERRIS, Samuel (or North Castle)

Samuel Ferris was a son of interviewee Mary Ann Ferris. His father, Thomas Ferris, served in the Westchester County Militia. He is listed as a 52-year-old resident of the Town of North Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in White Plains Rural Cemetery in White Plains, New York, indicates that he was born on January 27, 1798, and died on December 17, 1882 (WCHS Book #38, p.39).

FERRIS, Samuel (or Stanwich, Connecticut)

John Macdonald indicated that Samuel Ferris turned 76 years old on August 10, 1848. He is listed as a 77-year-old farmer in the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Middle Patent Rural Cemetery in North Castle, New York, indicates that he died on October 28, 1858, aged 85 years, 2 months, and 11 days (WCHS Book #23, p.66).

FIELD, Jane

Jane Haviland Field was the widow of Aaron Field. She told John Macdonald that she was born in the Fall of 1765. Her tombstone in the Purchase Friends Meeting House Cemetery in Purchase, New York, indicates that she was born on November 11, 1765, and died on November 8, 1860 (WCHS Book #85, p.32).

FISH, Hamilton

Hamilton Fish was the son of Nicholas Fish (1758-1833), who held the rank of major in the 2nd New York Regiment during the Revolutionary War. Hamilton Fish was born on August 3, 1808, and died on September 7, 1893. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate, and held the offices of Lieutenant Governor of New York, Governor of New York, and Secretary of State under President Ulysses S. Grant.

FORD, Hannah

Hannah Lockwood Ford was the daughter of Captain Samuel Lockwood of the Connecticut Militia, and was the widow of Eliakim Ford. She is listed as an 83-year-old resident of the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in Tomac Burying Ground in Greenwich indicates that she was born on November 6, 1757, and died on November 27, 1858. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15534396/hannah-ford

FOUNTAIN, James

James Fountain told John Macdonald that he was in his 79th year at the time of his interview on November 2, 1848. His tombstone in Lounsbury Family Burial Ground in Bedford, New York, indicates that he died on April 22, 1849, aged 79 years and 10 months (WCHS Book #2, p.139).

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FOWLER, Jesse

John Macdonald indicated that Jesse Fowler was 88 years at the time of his interview on October 17, 1848. He is listed as an 89-year-old farmer in the Town of Yorktown, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in East Tara Cemetery in Yorktown indicates that he died on September 18, 1851, aged 90 years, 8 months, and 22 days (WCHS Book #44, section 3, p.7).

FOWLER, Pnilemon

Pnilemon Fowler is listed as a 78-year-old farmer in the Town of Eastchester, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church Cemetery in Mount Vernon, New York, indicates that he died on January 17, 1861, aged 89 years, 2 months, and 11 days (WCHS Book #13, Volume 1, p.104).

FROST, David

No information appears to be available regarding David Frost.

GARRETSON, Garret

See GARRISON, Garret

GARRISON, Garret

Garret’s surname was actually Garrison. He is listed as a 90-year-old farmer in the Town or Yonkers, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Oakland Cemetery in Yonkers indicates that he was born in June 1760 and died on November 25, 1852. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146254242/garrett-garrison

GEDNEY, Prince

Prince Gedney was enslaved by Absalom Gedney during the Revolutionary War. During his interview, he told John Macdonald that he would turn 90 years old on December 16, 1848, and 92 years old on December 16, 1850. He is listed as a 96-year-old farmer in the Town of White Plains, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His obituary in the Westchester Herald on December 26, 1855, indicates that he died at the age of 97.

GILBERT, Abram

No information appears to be available regarding Abram Gilbert.

GREEN, Jeremiah

Jeremian Green is listed as an 85-year-old farmer in the Town of North Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Middle Patent Rural Cemetery in North Castle indicates that he died on February 12, 1856, aged 91 years and 9 months (WCHS Book #23, p.76).

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GRIFFEN, Martha

Martha Griffen is Martha Mossman Griffen. John Macdonald indicated that she was 77 years old at the time of her interview on November 18, 1847. She is incorrectly listed as a 79-year-old resident of the Town of Dennis, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. The census enumerator most likely meant to indicate that she was 79 years old, which was her correct age at the time. Her tombstone in Buxton Cemetery in Bedford indicates that she died on December 18, 1851, aged 80 years, 9 months, and 9 days (WCHS Book #2, p.78).

GRIFFEN, William

William Griffen was a resident of Mamaroneck, New York.

GUION, Elias

Elias Guion told John Macdonald that he was four years old at the beginning of the Revolutionary War. His tombstone in Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery in New Rochelle, New York, indicates that he died on March 4, 1855, aged 83 years and 13 days (WCHS Book #17, p.21).

GUION, Elijah

Elijah Guion is listed as a 59-year-old resident of the Town of White Plains, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Purdy Family Burial Ground (Jonathan Purdy Family Cemetery) in White Plains indicates that he was born on April 18, 1791, and died on April 6, 1853 (WCHS Book #38, p.152).

HALL, Stephen

Stephen Hall’s tombstone in Greenwood Union Cemetery in Rye, New York, indicates that he was born on August 15, 1762, and died on May 6, 1848 (WCHS Book #33, p.79).

HALSTED, ____ (Wife of Daniel)

Harriet Hunt Halsted was the wife of interviewee Daniel Halsted. She is listed as a 70year-old resident of the Town of Harrison, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in the Halsted Family Burial Ground in Purchase, New York, indicates that she died on November 29, 1871, aged 86 years, 9 months, and 12 days (WCHS Book #39, p.83).

HALSTED, Daniel

Daniel Halsted was the husband of interviewee Harriet Hunt Halsted. He is listed as a 71year-old farmer in the Town of Harrison, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Halsted Family Burial Ground in Purchase, New York, indicates that he was born on October 17, 1782, and died on September 4, 1851 (WCHS Book #39, p.83).

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HAMMOND, David

David Hammond was a son of Staats Hammond and Elizabeth Martling. John Macdonald indicated that Hammond was 80 years old at the time of his interview on November 29, 1848. He is listed as an 83-year-old farmer in the Town of North Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Hawthorne Reformed Church Cemetery in Hawthorne, New York, indicates that he died on July 20, 1854, in the 92nd year of his age (WCHS Book #54, p.65).

HAWLEY, Elisha

Elisha Hawley served in the coast guard of the Connecticut Militia. His tombstone in the Titieus Cemetery in Ridgefield, Connecticut, indicates that he died on April 18, 1850, aged 91 years. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11244044/elisha-hawley

HAWLEY, Lemuel (Deacon)

Although John Macdonald indicated that Lemuel’s surname was Holley, he was actually spelled Hawley. His tombstone in Redding Ridge Cemetery in Redding, Connecticut, indicates that he died on March 15, 1873, aged 87 years, 3 months and 7 days. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/233380360/lemuel-hawley

HIGGINS, David

John Macdonald indicated that David Higgins was 80 years old at the time of his interview on November 3, 1848. He is listed as an 81-year-old farmer in the Town of Bedford, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Buxton Cemetery in Bedford indicates that he died on June 21, 1857, aged 86 years, 6 months, and 5 days (WCHS Book #2, p.82).

HOAG, Hannah

John Macdonald indicated that Hannah Hoag was 86 years old at the time of her interview on October 31, 1848. She is listed as an 88-year-old resident of the Town of New Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census.

HOBBY, Anna

Anna Reynolds Hobby was the widow of David Hobby, Jr. (1769-1829). She is listed as “Ann Hobby,” a 78-year-old resident of the Town or North Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in Middle Patent Rural Cemetery in North Castle indicates that she died on January 6, 1852, aged 79 years and 10 months (WCHS Book #23, p.86).

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HOBBY, Cynthia

Cynthia Husted Hobby was a sister of interviewee Peter Husted. John Macdonald indicated that she was born in 1770. Her tombstone in Christ Church Cemetery in Greenwich, Connecticut, indicates that she died on April 5, 1862, aged 91 years and 6 months. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26101324/cynthia-hobby

HOBBY, Enos

John Macdonald indicated that Enos Hobby was 88 years at the time of his interview on November 3, 1848, and 89 years old at the time of his interview on November 5, 1849. Hobby himself indicated that he would turn 90 on January 12, 1850. He is listed as an 89year-old resident of the Town or North Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Middle Patent Rural Cemetery in North Castle indicates that he died on January 1, 1857, aged 95 years, 11 months, and 19 days (WCHS Book 23A, p.75).

HOLLEY, Lemuel (Deacon)

Lemuel’s surname was actually Hawley. His tombstone in Redding Ridge Cemetery in Redding, Connecticut, indicates that he died on March 15, 1873, aged 87 years, 3 months and 7 days. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/233380360/lemuel-hawley

HOLLY, Isaac

John Macdonald indicated that Isaac Holly was 84 years old at the time of his interview on November 22, 1849. He is listed as an 84-year-old farmer in the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in New Burial Grounds Association Cemetery in Greenwich, Connecticut, indicates that he was born on December 24, 1764, and died on March 8, 1851. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/128331293/isaac-holly

HOLMES, Nathaniel B.

Nathaniel B. Holmes was the founding president of the Westchester County Savings Bank. He is isted as “N.B. Holmes,” a 54-year-old farmer in the Town or Greenburgh, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His death notice in The New York Times indicates that he died on October 31, 1881, aged 85 years (The New York Times, November 2, 1881).

HOLMES, Patty

John Macdonald indicated that Patty Holmes was 94 years at the time of her interview on November 2, 1848. She is listed as a 95-year-old resident of the Town of Bedford, New York, in the 1850 United States Census.

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HOPKINS, James

John Macdonald indicated that James Hopkins was 82 years old at the time of his interview on October 27, 1848. His tombstone in the North Castle-Quaker Cemetery in North Castle, New York, indicates that he died on August 29, 1859, aged 91 years and 10 months, and 19 days (WCHS Book #20, p.1).

HORTON, Frances

John Macdonald indicated that Frances Coutant Horton was “about 79” years old at the time of her interview on November 11, 1846. She is listed as an 80-year-old resident of the Town of New Rochelle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census.

HORTON, John

John Horton is listed as a 70-year-old farmer in the Town of White Plains, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery in White Plains indicates that he died on September 13, 1854, aged 74 years, 6 months, and 17 days (WCHS Book 17, p.29). The tombstone no longer exists, as the remains in the Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery were moved to a plot at the White Plains Rural Cemetery in White Plains.

HOYT, Jesse

No information appears to be available regarding Jesse Hoyt.

HUNT, ____ (Mrs.)

See HUNT, Betsey Lockwood

HUNT, Betsey Lockwood

Betsey Lockwood Hunt was a sister of interviewee Ezra Lockwood. Her tombstone in Pound Ridge Cemetery (Burial Hill Cemetery) in Pound Ridge, New York, indicates that she died on February 14, 1848, aged 85 years and 10 months (WCHS Book #30, p.18).

HUSTED, Peter

Peter Husted was a brother of interviewee Cynthia Hobby. He told John Macdonald that he was born in 1772. He is listed as a 77-year-old farmer in the Town or Greenwich, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Green Cemetery in Greenwich indicates that he died on March 13, 1858, aged 85 years, 5 months, and 28 days. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12681479/peter-husted

HYATT, Joseph

Joseph Hyatt was a son of Abraham and Sarah Hyatt. His tombstone in Fair Ridge Cemetery in Chappaqua, New York, indicates that he was born in 1787 and died in 1848. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21553459/joseph-ryder-hyatt

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HYATT, Nathaniel Nathaniel Hyatt was a son of Abraham Hyatt. He is listed as a 70-year-old resident of the Town of New Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Chappaqua Friends Meeting House Cemetery indicates that he died on August 22, 1873, in his 92nd year (WCHS Book 84, p. 33).

HYDE, Joseph Joseph Hyde was born on January 3, 1761, and died on December 3, 1850. He is listed as “Joseph Hide,” an 89-year-old farmer residing in Greenwich, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. See Mary Philometa Root, ed., Chapter Sketches, Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution (New Haven, Conn.: Connecticut Chapters, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1904), p. 79.

JESSUP, Ebenezer (Major) Ebenezer Jessup is listed as an 80-year-old resident of the Town of Westport, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Evergreen Cemetery in Westport indicates that he died on May 5, 1851, aged 83 years. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17938016/ebenezer-jessup

JUNE, Edwin W. Edwin Willis June is listed as Willis June, a 42-year-old farmer in the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Green Cemetery in Greenwich indicates that he died on August 17, 1864, aged 57 years. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12675950/edwin-willis-june

JUNE, Zabud Zabud June is listed as an 84-year-old farmer in the Town of North Salem, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in June Cemetery in North Salem indicates that he died on November 19, 1859, aged 93 years and 6 months (WCHS Book #42, p. 46).

KEELER, Jeremiah Jeremiah Keeler was a brother of interviewee Jonathan Keeler. He is listed as a 90-year-old resident of the Town of Lewisboro, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Keeler Family Burial Ground in Lewisboro indicates that he was born on May 6, 1760, and died on February 9, 1853 (WCHS Book #10, p. 50).

KEELER, Jonathan Jonathan Keeler was a brother of interviewee Jeremiah Keeler. His tombstone in the Purchase Friends Meeting House Cemetery in Purchase, New York, indicates that he died on October 2, 1847, aged 81 years and 9 months (WCHS Book #85, p. 71).

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KETCHUM, Morris A native of Waterford, New York, Morris Ketchum was a successful banker. He is listed as a 48-year-old merchant in the Town of Westport, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. His obituary in The New York Times on January 3, 1880, indicates that he died on January 1, 1880, aged 84 years.

KING, Joshua I. Joshua I. King was a son of Lieutenant Joshua King of the 2nd Continental Light Dragoons, who had charge of British Major John André after the latter was captured, and Anne Ingersoll. His tombstone in Titicus Cemetery in Ridgefield, Connecticut, indicates that he died on July 30, 1887, aged 85 years. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42039743/joshua-ingersoll-king

KIPP, Benjamin Benjamin Kipp was a brother of interviewee Gilbert Kipp and a nephew of Captain Samuel Kipp and Lieutenant James Kipp of DeLancey’s Refugees. His tombstone in the Chappaqua Friends Meeting House Cemetery in Chappaqua, New York, indicates that he died on February 23, 1849, aged 85 years, 8 months, and 19 days (WCHS Book #54, p. 33).

KIPP, Gilbert Gilbert Kipp was a brother of interviewee Benjamin Kipp and a nephew or Captain Samuel Kipp and Lieutenant James Kipp of DeLancey’s Refugees. He is listed as an 84-year-old farmer in the Town of New Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census.

KIPP, Samuel Samuel Kipp was a son of Captain Samuel Kipp of DeLancey’s Refugees. He told John Macdonald that he was born in 1780. His tombstone in June Cemetery in North Salem indicates that he died on January 11, 1848, aged 67 years, 10 months, and 16 days (WCHS Book #54, p. 35).

KNAPP, ____ (Mr.) John Macdonald did not provide the first name of Mr. Knapp, who was a resident of Cos Cob in Greenwich, Connecticut. He participated in a portion of an interview with Zaccheus Mead on October 26, 1844.

KNAPP, Benjamin Benjamin Knapp told John Macdonald that he was 78 years old at the time of his interview on October 31, 1848. He is listed as a 79-year-old farmer in the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Knapp Cemetery in Greenwich indicates that he died on January 14, 1866, aged 94 years and 14 days. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27968566/benjamin-knapp

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LAMBERT, ____ (Mrs. John James) No information appears to be available regarding Mrs. John James Lambert.

LAWRENCE, Samuel Samuel Lawrence was a son of Captain Samuel Lawrence of the Westchester County Militia. He served in his father’s company during the Revolutionary War. John Macdonald indicated that Lawrence was 87 years old at the time of his interview on October 30, 1846. His tombstone in the Mead Family Burial Ground in South Salem, New York, indicates that he died on February 15, 1848, aged 89 years (WCHS Book #10, p. 56).

LEE, ____ (Mr.) See SEE, William.

LEVINUS, Joseph Joseph’s surname was actually Lavinius. His tombstone in Asbury Methodist Church Cemetery in Yonkers, New York, indicates that he died on March 25, 1850, aged 84 years, 6 months, and 17 days (WCHS Book #17, p. 148).

LOCKWOOD, Daniel John Macdonald indicated that Daniel Lockwood was born in January 1769. He is listed as an 81-year-old farmer in the Town of Stamford, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Westover Cemetery in Stamford, Connecticut, indicates that he died on October 8, 1857. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16139062/daniel-lockwood

LOCKWOOD, Ezra Ezra Lockwood was a son of Major Ebenezer Lockwood of the Westchester County Militia and a brother of interviewee Betsey Lockwood Hunt. He is listed as a 73-year-old farmer in the Town of Pound Ridge, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Pound Ridge Cemetery (Burial Hill Cemetery) in Pound Ridge indicates that he died on May 29, 1853, aged 75 years, 11 months, and 2 days (WCHS Book #30, p. 22).

LYDIA Lydia indicated that she was enslaved by Andrew Lyon or King Street in Rye during the Revolutionary War.

LYON, Abraham Abraham Lyon’s tombstone in Putnam Cemetery in Greenwich, Connecticut, indicates that he died on August 26, 1849, aged 85 years. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110681677/abraham-lyon

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LYON, James James Lyon served in the Westchester County Militia during the Revolutionary War. He is listed as an 88-year-old farmer in the Town of Yonkers, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Saint John’s Cemetery in Yonkers indicates that he died on January 27, 1856, aged 92 years and 20 days (WCHS Book #96, p. 90).

LYON, Martha Martha Banks Lyon was the wife of interviewee James Lyon. She told John Macdonald that she was 88 years old at the time of her interview on November 4, 1848. Her tombstone in Buxton Cemetery in Bedford, New York, indicates that she died on July 21, 1849, aged 85 years and 18 days (WCHS Book #3A, p. 215).

LYON, Phoebe Phoebe Merritt Lyon was a sister of Loyalists Shubael Merritt and Thomas Merritt. She told John Macdonald that she was born on July 22, 1768. She is listed as an 82-year-old resident of the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in the Lyon-Rawson Cemetery in Greenwich indicates that she died on March 31, 1855 (WCHS Book #15, p. 76).

LYON, Samuel (or Chestnut Ridge) Samuel Lyon is occasionally referred to as Samuel Lyons. He is listed as the son of Major Samuel Lyon of the Westchester County Militia. He is listed as a 62-year-old farmer in the Town of North Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Long Ridge Union Cemetery in Stamford, Connecticut, indicates that he died on July 26, 1850, aged 73 years, 3 months, and 15 days. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21273029/samuel-lyon-esq

LYON, Samuel (or Rye) John Macdonald indicated that Samuel Lyon was “aged nearly 89” at the time of his interview on December 5, 1848. His tombstone in Greenwood Union Cemetery in Rye, New York, indicates that he died on September 21, 1849, aged 89 years, 3 months, and 16 days (WCHS Book #33, p. 113).

LYON, Samuel (or Weaver Street, Greenwich) Samuel Lyon told John Macdonald that he was “about 62 or 63 years old” at the time of his interview on December 1, 11849. He is listed as a 66-year-old farmer in the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Old Baptist Church Cemetery in Greenwich indicates that he died on February 7, 1853, aged 70 years (WCHS Book #15, p. 75).

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LYON, Samuel (or Yonkers) Samuel Lyon served in the Westchester County Militia during the Revolutionary War. He is listed as an 85-year-old farmer in the Town of Yonkers, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Saint John’s Cemetery in Yonkers indicates that he died on January 27, 1856, aged 92 years and 20 days (WCHS Book #96, p. 90).

MANDEVILLE, James James Mandeville’s tombstone in Saint Peter’s Cemetery (Old Van Cortlandtville Cemetery) in Van Cortlandtville, New York, indicates that he died on December 21, 1848, aged 88 years, 4 months, and 27 days (WCHS Book #28A, p. 10).

MCGOWAN, ____ (Mrs. Benson) Mrs. Benson McGowan is likely Margaret Benson McGowan (also spelled McGown, 1766-1851). She was the wife of Andrew McGowan (1745-1820), who with his mother, Catharine, ran the Black Horse Tavern at what is known as McGowan’s Pass in present-day Central Park in Manhattan. She is listed as “Mary McGowan,” an 84-year-old resident of the 19th Ward in New York City in the 1850 United States Census. See Edward Hagaman Hall, McGowan’s Pass and Vicinity (New York: The American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society, 1905), p. 14.

MCLEAN, Donald Donald McLean is listed as Donald McLeane, an 80-year-old native of Scotland residing in the 16th Ward or New York City in the 1850 United States Census. He is listed as an 84-year-old farmer in the Town of New Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in White Plains, New York, on June 10, 1861, “having nearly completed the 3rd year of his age,” appeared in the New York Commercial Advertiser on June 13, 1861. It notes that he “had been connected for over forty years of his life with the New York Custom House.”

MEAD, ____ (Madam, Widow of Andrew Mead) See MEAD, Am an Hobby

MEAD, ____ (Widow Zaccheus Mead) See MEAD, Deborah Close

MEAD, Am an Hobby Am an Hobby Mead was the wife of American whaleboatm an Andrew Mead. She is listed as “Amy Mead,” an 85-year-old resident of the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in New Burial Grounds Association Cemetery in Greenwich indicates that she died on September 11, 1852, aged 88 years. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25212183/am-an-mead

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MEAD, Calvin Mead’s tombstone in Quaker Ridge Cemetery in Greenwich, Connecticut, indicates that he died on June 18, 1847, aged 87 years. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27508427/calvin-mead

MEAD, Deborah Close Deborah Close Mead was the widow of Zaccheus Mead. She is listed as a 91-year-old resident of the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States census.

MEAD, Levi Levi Mead’s tombstone in Quaker Ridge Cemetery in Greenwich, Connecticut, indicates that he died on May 26, 1849, aged 88 years. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/163295026/levi-mead

MEAD, Matthew Mead is listed as an 84-year-old resident of the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Putnam Cemetery in Greenwich indicates that he died on June 16, 1851, aged 84 years and 29 days. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76491357/matthew-mead

MEAD, Theodore Theodore Holmes Mead was a son of Ebenezer Mead (1778-1845) and grandson of Ebenezer Mead (1748-1818). He is listed as a 28-year-old farmer in the Town of Greenwich in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in New Burial Grounds Association Cemetery in Greenwich indicates that he died on January 18, 1876, aged 54 years. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25210628/theodore-holmes-mead

MEAD, Zaccheus Zaccheus Mead’s tombstone in New Burial Grounds Association Cemetery in Greenwich, Connecticut, indicates that he died on October 27, 1846. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/162536055/zaccheus-mead

MERRITT, ____ (Widow Daniel) See MERRITT, Rebecca Bush.

MERRITT, David John Macdonald indicated that David Merritt was a resident of Cortlandt, New York.

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MERRILL, Lott Lott Merritt is listed as a 73-year-old farmer in the Town of Rye, New York, in the 1850 United States census. His tombstone in the Blind Brook Burial Ground (Milton Cemetery) in Rye, New York, indicates that he died on September 18, 1854, aged 77 years, 8 months, and 16 days (WCHS Book #18, p.56).

MERRILL, Rebecca Bush Rebecca Bush Merritt was the widow of Daniel Merritt (1764-1836). She is listed as an 84-year-old resident of the Town of Rye, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in Greenwood Union Cemetery in Rye indicates that she was born on January 20, 1766, and died on August 27, 1855 (WCHS Book #17, p.83).

MERRILL, Robert Robert Merritt told John Macdonald that he was in his 78th year at the time of his interview on December 6, 1848. He is listed as a 79-year-old farmer in the Town of Rye, New York, in the 1850 United States Census.

MILLER, Abram Abraham Miller was a son of Elijan Miller and Ann Fisher. His tombstone in White Plains Rural Cemetery in White Plains, New York, indicates that he died on September 29, 1846, aged 82 years (WCHS Book #38, p.86).

MILLER, David (Captain, or Bedford) John Macdonald indicated that David Miller was 80 years old at the time of his interview on October 31, 1846. He is listed as an 83-year-old resident of the Town of Bedford in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Old Burying Ground in Bedford indicates that he died on May 14, 1859 aged 92 years, 9 months, and 17 days (WCHS Book #2, p.13).

MILLER, David (or White Plains) David Miller is listed as a 60-year-old undertaker in the Town of White Plains, New York, in the 1850 United States Census.

MILLER, Hannah Hannah Maple Miller told John Macdonald that she was 86 years old at the time of her interview on November 19, 1845, 88 years old at the time of her interview on November 21, 1846, and that she was in her 90th year at the time of her interview on November 16, 1848. Her tombstone in White Plains Rural Cemetery in White Plains, New York, indicates that she died on November 3, 1849, aged 90 years, 1 month, and 12 days (WCHS Book #38, p.87).

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MILLER, Margaret Margaret Horton Miller was a daughter of Caleb Paulding Horton and was the wife of interviewee Robert Miller. Her tombstone in White Plains Rural Cemetery in White Plains, New York, indicates that she died on November 3, 1849, aged 90 years, 1 month, and 12 days (WCHS Book #38, p.87).

MILLER, Robert Robert Miller was the husband of interviewee Margaret Miller. A petition for probate was filed with the Westchester County Surrogate’s Court on March 31, 1848 (Westchester County Wills Liber 30, p.479).

MILLER, Sylvanus Sylvanus Miller is listed as a 78-year-old resident of the 15th Ward of New York City in the 1850 United States Census.

MILLS, Jonathan John Macdonald indicated that Jonathan Mills was 83 years old at the time of his interview on October 31, 1846. His tombstone in the Old Burying Ground in Bedford, New York, indicates that he died on July 23, 1848, aged 83 years, 8 months, and 20 days (WCHS Book #17, p.107).

MOLLINEX / MOLLINEUX, Jesse See MULLINEX, Jesse.

MONTROSS, Barnardus All legal documents filed with Westchester County indicate that Montross’s first name was Barnardus, not Bernardus. He was a son of interviewee Nathaniel Montross. Montross was a general officer in the New York State Militia and is usually referred to by that rank by John Macdonald. He is listed as a 56-year-old resident of the Town of Yorktown, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in East-Yard Cemetery in Yorktown indicates that he died on July 2, 1883, aged 89 years.

MONTROSS, Nathaniel Nathaniel Montross was the father of interviewee Barnardus Montross. Too young to serve in the Revolutionary War, Nathaniel Montross later served as a general officer in the New York State Militia and is usually referred to by that rank by John Macdonald. He was also elected to the New York State Assembly. His tombstone in East-Yard Cemetery in Yorktown, New York, indicates that he died on December 24, 1858 aged 87 years, 6 months, and 15 days (WCHS Book #44, Section 5, p.10).

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MORRIS, Robert Sr. Robert Morris was the son of Richard Morris (1730-1810), who served as Chief Justice of New York from 1779 to 1790, and Sarah Ludlow (1730-1791). He was born on June 28, 1762, and died on February 22, 1851. He is listed as an 87-year-old resident of the Town of West Farms, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. See Cuyler Reynolds, ed., *Genealogical and Family History of Southern New York and the Hudson River Valley* (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1914), I, p.221.

MOSEMAN, Elizabeth Elizabeth Moseman’s tombstone in Buxton Cemetery in Bedford, New York, indicates that she died on March 6, 1848, in the 74th year of her age (WCHS Book #3A, p.261).

MOSEMAN, Stephen John Macdonald indicated that Stephen Moseman was 75 years old at the time of his interview on November 17, 1847. He is listed as a 78-year-old farmer in the Town of Bedford, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Buxton Cemetery in Bedford indicates that he died on February 24, 1854, aged 80 years (WCHS Book #3A, p.262).

MOSEMAN, Willet Willet Moseman is listed as a 64-year-old farmer in the Town of Rye, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Greenwood Union Cemetery indicates that he was born on October 10, 1786, and died on March 8, 1863 (WCHS Book #16, p.14).

MULLINEAUX, Jesse See MULLINEX, Jesse

MULLINEX, Jesse Although John Macdonald also spelled Jesse’s surname as Mullineaux, Mollineux, and Mullineaux, it is usually spelled Mullinex. John Macdonald indicated that he was 82 years old at the time of his interview on November 11, 1846. He is listed as an 85-year-old farmer in the Town of New Rochelle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery in New Rochelle indicates that he died on February 17, 1853, aged 88 years, 7 months, and 24 days (WCHS Book #18, p.50).

NASH, James James Nash was a son of Francis Nash and Dorcas Clapp Nash. He indicated that he was “about three years old” when his family’s house was burned by the British on July 11, 1779.

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OAKLEY, Samuel John Macdonald indicated that Samuel Oakley resided on Hog Island in Pelham, Westchester County. Oakley indicated that his grandfather and the father of Westchester Guide Cornelius Oakley were brothers. According to genealogist Grenville Mackenzie, Samuel Oakley was son of John Oakley, whose father, also named John Oakley, was a brother of Cornelius Oakley’s father, Isaac Oakley. On July 30, 1779, this Samuel Oakley, aged 13, chose Isaac Willets to be his guardian. See Grenville Mackenzie, “Families of the Colonial Town of Philipsburgh,” Typescript in WCHS Library, p.502-507. William S. Pelletreau, *Early Wills of Westchester County, New York, from 1664 to 1784* (New York: Francis P. Harper, 1898), p.316.

OAKLEY, Sarah Sarah Oakley was a daughter of Westchester Guide Cornelius Oakley. She is listed as a 54-year-old resident of the Town of White Plains, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in White Plains Rural Cemetery indicates that she died on April 9, 1889 (WCHS Book #38, p.94).

ODELL, Daniel Daniel Odell’s tombstone in Saint John’s Cemetery in Yonkers, New York, indicates that he died on November 24, 1848, aged 87 years, 1 month, and 7 days (WCHS Book #40, p.189).

ODELL, Jacob Jacob Odell’s death notice in the *New York Express* on January 22, 1845, indicates that he died on January 21, 1845, aged 88 years and 6 months.

ODELL, Jackson Jackson Odell was the son of Westchester Guide John Odell and the father of interviewee Pierre Odell. He died on July 27, 1849, aged 56. See his death notice in the *Eastern State Journal*, White Plains, N.Y., August 3, 1849.

ODELL, Joseph Joseph Odell was the husband of interviewee Rebecca Odell. He told John Macdonald that he was born in 1766. He is listed as an 84-year-old farmer in the Town of Greenburgh, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Saint John’s Cemetery in Yonkers, New York, indicates that he died on August 8, 1855, aged 89 years, 2 months, and 28 days (WCHS Book #86, p.107).

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ODELL, Pierre Pierre Odell was the son of interviewee Jackson Odell and the grandson of Westchester Guide John Odell. His tombstone in the Old Dutch Burying Ground in Sleepy Hollow, New York, indicates that he died on July 30, 1885. His obituary appeared in the *Yonkers Statesman*, Yonkers, N.Y., on August 3, 1885.

ODELL, Rebecca Rebecca Tompkins Odell was a daughter of Nathaniel Tompkins and Susan Underhill, and was the wife of interviewee Joseph Odell. She is listed as a 78-year-old resident of the Town of Greenburgh, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in Saint John’s Cemetery in Yonkers, New York, indicates that she died on November 1, 1863, aged 91 years, 1 month, and 22 days (WCHS Book 86, p.107). See Grenville Mackenzie, “Families of the Colonial Town of Philipsburgh,” Typescript in WCHS Library, p.689.

ORSER, Taiman Orser’s first name appears to have been Taiman, although some sources spell his first name as Taiman or Taimon. He was a son of Jonas Orser and Elizabeth Pugsley. John Macdonald indicated that Orser was 82 years old at the time of his interview on October 17, 1850. He is listed as a 92-year-old resident of the Town of Ossining, New York, in the 1860 United States Census. His tombstone in Sparta Cemetery in Ossining indicates that he died on September 27, 1862, aged 93 years, 11 months, and 3 days (WCHS Book #71, p.20). See Grenville Mackenzie, “Families of the Colonial Town of Philipsburgh,” Typescript in WCHS Library, p.20.

PALMER, ____ (Mrs.) John Macdonald did not provide the first name of Mrs. Palmer. She states that her husband served in the American forlorn hope at the Battle of Stony Point in 1779. She may have lived in Rye, which is where John Macdonald appears to have been conducting interviews on November 1, 1844.

PALMER, Dennam John Macdonald indicated that Dennam Palmer was 84 years old at the time of his interview on November 23, 1849.

PARK, Abby Abby Park is likely Abigail Park. She is listed as a 70-year-old resident of the Town of White Plains, New York, in the 1860 United States Census. Her tombstone in White Plains Rural Cemetery in White Plains, New York, indicates that she died on December 8, 1872, aged 80 years, 8 months, and 26 days (WCHS Book #38, p.99).

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PARK, Polly Although a major street named Polly Park Road exists in the Town of Harrison, New York, little information appears to be available regarding Polly Park. Her name may have been Phebe Park. An article that appeared in *A Road Called Polly Park* in 1980 indicates that Polly Park *owned property in Harrison with John Park “Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence L. Hains, Descendants of Local Pioneers, Will Observe Golden Wedding.” The Daily Item*, Port Chester, N.Y., April 25, 1936. The will of Phebe S. Park or Harrison, which was presented for probate on March 18, 1863, indicates that she was a single woman, and that John Park was her brother (Westchester County Wills Liber 46, p.217-218). Phebe Park is listed as a 50-year-old resident of the Town of Harrison in the 1850 United States Census, and as a 65-year-old resident of the Town of Harrison in the 1860 United States Census. Her tombstone in Greenwood Union Cemetery in Rye, New York, indicates that she died on March 12, 1863, aged 73 years and 10 months (WCHS Book #33, p.142).

PATTERSON, John See PETERSON, John.

PAULDING, George W. George W. Paulding was a son of John Paulding, one of the three captors of British Major John André. He is listed as a 59-year-carpenter in 8th Ward or New York City in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York, indicates that he was born on September 27, 1791, and died on September 13, 1855. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58396093/george_paulding

PAULDING, John John Paulding was a first cousin of John Paulding, one of the three captors of British Major John André. His father, Peter Paulding, was a brother of the captor’s father, Joseph Paulding. His tombstone in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow, New York, indicates that he was born on January 27, 1794, and died on March 28, 1850. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55074129/john-paulding See Grenville Mackenzie, “Families of the Colonial Town of Philipsburgh,” Typescript in WCHS Library, p.537-539.

PAULDING, John (Colonel) John Paulding was a nephew of John Paulding, one of the three captors of British Major John André. The captor was a brother of the interviewee’s father, William. According to genealogist Grenville Mackenzie, this John Paulding was born in 1787. A petition for probate was filed with the Westchester County Surrogate’s Court on October 8, 1862 (Westchester County Wills Liber 45, p.514). See Grenville Mackenzie, “Families of the Colonial Town of Philipsburgh,” Typescript in WCHS Library, p.537-539.

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PECK, James James Peck told John Macdonald that he was born on December 13, 1777.

PECK, Solomon John Macdonald indicated that Solomon Peck was 84 years old at the time of his interview on November 24, 1849.

PETERSON, John (John Patterson) John Peterson was also known as John Patterson and Jack Patterson. In an interview, he indicates that his actual surname was Patterson. His obituary in the Westchester Herald indicates that he died on October 2, 1850, aged 103 years. See “Jack Peterson.” Westchester Herald, Ossining, N.Y., December 24, 1850.

POST, Frederick Frederick Post’s tombstone in Saint John’s Cemetery in Yonkers, New York, indicates that he died on May 24, 1850, aged 87 years, 6 months, and 8 days (WCHS Book #86, p. 113).

PURDY, James James Purdy was a son of Elisha Purdy and Menitabel Smith (Granville Mackenzie, “Families of the Colonial Town of Philipsburgh,” Typescript in WCHS Library, p. 562567). His tombstone in White Plains Rural Cemetery in White Plains, New York, indicates that he died on March 30, 1850, aged 85 years (WCHS Book #38, p.105).

PURDY, Roger Roger Purdy’s tombstone in the Blind Brook Burial Ground (Milton Cemetery) in Rye, New York, indicates that he died on August 24, 1846, aged 93 years and 5 months (WCHS Book #15, p.58).

PUTNEY, Joshua John Macdonald indicated that Joshua Putney was 84 years at the time of his interview on October 18, 1848. He is listed as an 86-year-old resident of the Town of Cortlandt, New York, in the 1850 United States Census.

QUINBY, Josiah John Macdonald indicated that Josiah Quinby was 85 years old at the time of his interview on October 25, 1848. Quinby told John Macdonald that he was born in 1763. According to genealogist Henry Cole Quinby, Josiah Quinby was born on November 1, 1763, and died on either June 1, 1852, or February 5, 1853. See Henry Cole Quinby, Genealogical History of the Quinby (Quimby) Family in England and America (New York: 1915), p.257-258).

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QUINTARD, Isaac John Macdonald indicated that Isaac Quintard was 84 years old at the time of his interview on November 5, 1847. He is listed as an 87-year-old resident of the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Saint John’s and Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church Cemetery in Stamford, Connecticut, indicates that he died on November 4, 1855, aged 92 years. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14945362/isaac-quintard

QUINTARD, James James Quintard’s tombstone in Pine Island Cemetery in Norwalk, Connecticut, indicates that he died on February 12, 1848, aged 61 years, 4 months, and 17 days. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25068796/james-quintard

RANDALL, ____ (Mr.) Mr. Randall is likely John Randall, the son of Jonathan Randall. Jonathan Randall purchased the island known as Montresor’s Island from Samuel Ogden in 1784. This island is now known as Randall’s Island. John Randall told John Macdonald that he was born in 1772. “John Randall” is listed as a 77-year-old gentleman in the 12th Ward of New York City in the 1850 United States Census. The death notice for “John Randall, Esq.” in The Evening Post indicates that he died on November 5, 1850, “in the 79th year of his age” (The Evening Post, New York, N.Y., November 6, 1850). A petition for probate for “John Randall” of New York City was filed with the New York County Surrogate’s Court on January 3, 1851 (New York County Wills Liber 91, p.377).

RANDALL, ____ (Mrs.) John Macdonald noted that Mrs. Randall was residing on 116th Street in Harlem at the time of her interview on September 9, 1848. She is likely a relative of interviewee John Randall (identified as “Mr. Randall” by John Macdonald), who also resided on 116th Street. John Randall’s wife, Mary Randall, is listed as a 50-year-old resident of the 12th Ward of New York City in the 1850 United States Census.

RANDALL, Sally See RUNDLE, Saran.

REED, Enos K. Enos K. Reed is listed as a 37-year-old hatter in the Town or North Salem, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in June Cemetery in North Salem indicates that he was born on August 13, 1813, and died on October 19, 1891 (WCHS Book #42, p.36).

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REYNOLDS, Abraham Abraham Reynolds told John Macdonald that he was born in 1772. His tombstone in Christ Church Cemetery in Greenwich, Connecticut, indicates that he died on December 2, 1850, aged 98 years, 2 months, and 6 days. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/162675356/abraham-reynolds

RICH, Frederick John Macdonald indicated that Frederick Rich was 80 years old at the time of his interview on September 16, 1847. He is listed as an 81-year-old resident of the Town of Yonkers, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church Cemetery in Mount Vernon, New York, indicates that he died on September 15, 1859, aged 90 years, 8 months, and 15 days (WCHS Book #13, Part 3, p. 258).

ROBBINS, Mary John Macdonald indicated that Mary Feeks Robbins was 79 years old at the time of her interview on November 6, 1849. She is listed as a 78-year-old resident of the Town of North Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census.

ROMER, John John Romer was a son of Jacob Romer and Frena Haerlager, and was the husband of Leah Van Tassel. He is listed as an 86-year-old farmer in the Town of Greenburgh, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Elmsford Reformed Church Cemetery in Elmsford, New York, indicates that he was born on November 10, 1764, and died on May 27, 1855 (WCHS Book #6, p.4).

RONALDS, William R. William R. Ronalds was a grandson of James Holmes, who began the Revolutionary War as an officer in the American service but later changed his allegiance to the British. Ronalds’ death certificate indicates that he died in Brooklyn, New York, on September 14, 1884, aged 70 years and 3 months (Kings County Death Certificate 1884 9941).

ROWELL, Daniel Daniel Rowell told John Macdonald that he was born “in July in (about) 1775.”

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RUNDLE, Saran Saran Lyon Rundle, who John Macdonald referred to as Sally Randall, was a niece of Mary Sniffen. Mary Sniffen was killed during the Revolutionary War in Rye, New York, when traveling from a party from Greenwich, Connecticut to New York City. Mary’s mother, Eunice Sniffen Lyon, was Mary’s sister. She is listed as a 59-year-old resident of the Town of Rye, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in Greenwood Union Cemetery in Rye indicates that she died on February 25, 1863, aged 74 years (WCHS Book #15, p.2).

RYDER, Jesse Jesse Ryder is listed as a 38-year-old farmer in the Town of Ossining, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Dale Cemetery in Ossining indicates that he was born on January 8, 1812, and died on March 20, 1869 (WCHS Book #17, p.160).

RYER, ____ (Mrs.) Mrs. Ryer is Christine Bowers Ryer. She was married to Samuel Ryer, who in turn was the son of Tunis Ryer. Tunis Ryer was born in Westchester County and served in the Dutchess County Militia during the Revolutionary War. See National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Lineage Book Volume LXVI (Washington, D.C.: 1923), p.337.

SARLES, Nancy Lyon Ann “Nancy” Lyon Sarles was a daughter or Israel Lyon and Abigail Husted. See Robert B. Miller, ed., Lyon Memorial (Detroit, Mich.: William Graham Printing Company, 1907), p. 105.

SCHOFIELD, Nelson (Mr. Schofield) Mr. Schofield, who gave an interview to John Macdonald in 1844, and Nelson Schofield, who gave an interview on November 10, 1846, may be the same person. Nelson Schofield is listed as a head of household in the Town of Mamaroneck, New York, in the 1830 United States Census. The one free white male aged 60-69 in this household was presumably the interviewee. Although Nelson Schofield is not listed as a head or household in the 1840 United States Census, he is listed as a resident or New Rochelle, New York, on an 1841 deed (Westchester County Land Records Liber 94, p. 156-158).

SCHUREMAN, John John Schureman told John Macdonald that he was born in 1776. He is listed as an 84year-old farmer in the Town of New Rochelle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. A petition for probate was filed with the Westchester County Surrogate’s Court on May 9, 1853 (Westchester County Wills Liber 34, p. 504).

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SCOTT, ____ (Mr.) John Macdonald did not provide the first name of Mr. Scott, who participated in an interview with Enos K. Reed.

SECOR, Francis Francis Secor is listed as a 74-year-old ship wright in the 18th Ward or New York City in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Gedney Family Burial Ground (Eleazer Gedney Burial Ground) in Mamaroneck, New York, indicates that he died on February 28, 1863, aged 88 years, 3 months, and 1 day (WCHS Book #8, p.95).

SEE, William Mr. Lee is likely William See, who owned a store at the northwest corner of the intersection of Broadway, Bedford Road and Beekman Avenue in present-day Sleepy Hollow, New York during the time that John Macdonald was conducting his interviews. He is listed as a 46-year-old merchant in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Old Dutch Burying Ground in Sleepy Hollow indicates that he died on August 10, 1880, aged 76 years, 10 months and 15 days (WCHS Book #25C, p. 107).

SEYMOUR, Seth Seth Seymour’s tombstone in Pine Island Cemetery in Norwalk, Connecticut, indicates that he died on May 11, 1849, aged 86 years. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25070082/seth-seymour

SHAW, John John Shaw was a son of John Shaw, a highly regarded soldier in the Westchester County Militia. He is listed as a 70-year-old resident of the Town of Cortlandt, New York, in the 1850 United States Census.

SHERWOOD, Huggeford Huggeford Sherwood was named for Loyalist Major Thomas Huggeford of DeLancey’s Refugees. John Macdonald indicated that Sherwood was 75 years old at the time of his interview on November 26, 1849. He is listed as a 78-year-old farmer in the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census.

SMITH, Caleb Caleb Smith was the husband of Hannah Dyckman, who was a sister of Westchester Guides Abraham “Brom” Dyckman and Michael Dyckman. He is listed as a 76-year-old farmer in the Town of Yonkers, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Saint John’s Cemetery in Yonkers indicates that he died on January 2, 1858, aged 84 years and 4 months (WCHS Book #40, p. 174).

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SMITH, Charles Charles Smith was a son of Captain Charles Smith of the Connecticut Militia. The mortality schedule for the 1850 United States Census for the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, lists a Charles Smith, who died in 1850 at the age of 84.

SMITH, Joshua Joshua Smith is listed as an 84-year-old farmer in the Town or North Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Middle Patent Rural Cemetery in North Castle indicates that he died on December 27, 1856, aged 89 years (WCHS Book #23, p. 15e).

SMITH, Martin Martin Smith was a nephew of Isaac Van Wart, one of the three captors of British Major John André. His mother, Anna Van Wart, was Isaac Van Wart’s sister (see Grenville Mackenzie, “Families of the Colonial Town of Philipsburgh,” Typescript in WCHS Library, p. 829 and 760). He is listed as a 65-year-old farmer and innkeeper in the Town of Greenburgh, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow, New York, indicates that he was born on August 28, 1786, and died on September 15, 1860. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39851784/martin-smith

SMITH, Mary John Macdonald indicated that Mary Lockwood Smith was “aged 84 and upwards” at the time of her interview on November 12, 1849. She is listed as an 85-year-old resident of the Town of North Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in Middle Patent Cemetery in North Castle indicates that she was born on August 26, 1780, and died on February 1, 1850 (WCHS Book #23A, p. 49).

SOULICE, Joshua Joshua Soulice is listed as an 81-year-old resident of the Town of New Rochelle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery in New Rochelle indicates that he was born on July 13, 1768, and died on November 30, 1857 (WCHS Book #18, p. 40).

STEVENSON, ____ (Mrs.) Mrs. Stevenson is likely Ann Stevenson. She told John Macdonald that she was 88 years old at the time of her interview on October 23, 1849. She is listed as an 89-year-old native of Scotland residing in the 6th Ward of New York City in the 1850 United States Census. Also residing in the same household at the time is her son, 58-year-old Dr. John B. Stevenson, whom it appears Macdonald unsuccessfully sought to interview.

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STINNARD, Austin Austin Stinnard is likely Augustus Stinnard, who is listed as a 79-year-old resident of the town of Westchester, New York, in the 1850 United States Census.

STRANG, Thomas Thomas Strang was a son of Captain Henry Strang and a nephew of Major Joseph Strang, both of whom served in the Westchester County Militia. He is listed as an 87-year-old resident of the Town of Yorktown, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the cemetery of the First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown indicates that he died on July 29, 1851, aged 88 years and 4 months. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55862029/thomas-strang

SUTHERLAND, Silas Silas Sutherland served as a sergeant in the Westchester County Militia. His tombstone in Middle Patent Rural Cemetery in North Castle, New York, indicates that he was born on February 5, 1755, and died on December 10, 1846. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42854584/silas-sutherland

SUTTON, James John Macdonald indicated that James Sutton was 82 years old at the time of his interview on November 17, 1847. His tombstone in the Gnarlich Family Burial Ground in Mount Kisco, New York, indicates that he died on January 6, 1849, aged 88 years, 7 months, and 23 days (WCHS Book #2, p. 131).

TALLMADGE, Henry F. Henry Floyd Tallmadge was a son of Benjamin Tallmadge (1754-1835), who served as a major in the 2nd Continental Light Dragoons and led the Culper Spy Ring during the Revolutionary War. Henry was born on June 11, 1787, and died on July 8, 1853. See Arthur White Tallmadge, The Talmadge, Tallmadge and Talmage Genealogy (New York: The Grafton Press, 1909), p. 146.

THEALL, William William Theall is likely Billia Theall, who is listed as an 81-year-old farmer in the Town of Rye, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Greenwood Union Cemetery in Rye indicates that he died on October 15, 1858, aged 89 years, 3 months, and 18 days (WCHS Book #15, p. 40).

TOFFEY, Esther Mrs. Toffey is likely Esther Toffey, who is listed as an 87-year-old resident of the Town of New Rochelle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery in New Rochelle indicates that she died on June 6, 1853, aged 90 years and 14 days (WCHS Book #18, p. 30).

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TOFFY, ____ (Mrs.) See TOFFEY, Esther

TOMPKINS, Caleb Caleb Tompkins was the son of Jonathan G. Tompkins and Sarah Ann Hyatt. His elder brother Daniel D. Tompkins served as Governor of New York from 1807 to 1817 and Vice President of the United States from 1817 to 1825. Caleb himself was elected to the New York State Assembly, served two terms in the United States House of Representatives, and held the position of Westchester County Judge from 1807 to 1820 and 1823 to 1846. He was born on December 22, 1759, and died on January 1, 1846. https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/T000303

TOMPKINS, Charity Charity Purdy Tompkins was the wife of interviewee Washington Tompkins. She is listed as a 74-year-old resident of the Town of White Plains, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in White Plains Rural Cemetery in White Plains indicates that she died on March 27, 1853, aged 76 years (WCHS Book #38, p. 132).

TOMPKINS, John John Tompkins is listed as a 66-year-old farmer in the Town of Greenburgh, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Greenville Reformed Church Cemetery in Greenburgh indicates that he died on September 7, 1864, aged 79 years, 11 months, and 29 days (WCHS Book #6, p. 19).

TOMPKINS, Nehemiah U. The Reverend Doctor Nehemiah U. Tompkins was a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is listed as a 76-year-old resident of the 10th Ward of New York City in the 1850 United States Census. His death notice in The Evening Post indicates that he died on May 26, 1855, in the 90th year of his age (The Evening Post, New York, N.Y., May 28, 1855).

TOMPKINS, Washington George Washington Tompkins was the husband of interviewee Charity Tompkins. He is listed as a 79-year-old farmer in the Town of White Plains, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in White Plains Rural Cemetery in White Plains indicates that he died on November 8, 1860, aged 83 years (WCHS Book #38, p. 132).

TOWNSEND, Sylvanus Sylvanus Townsend is listed as a 95-year-old resident of the Town of North Salem, New York, in the 1850 United States Census.

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TRIPP, Abigail Abigail Platt Tripp was a daughter of Captain Benoni Platt, who served as an officer in the Westchester County Militia, and was the wife of Benjamin Tripp. John Macdonald indicated that she was 80 years old at the time of her interview on October 2, 1848. She is listed as a 90-year-old resident of the Town of North Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in the North Castle Quaker Cemetery in North Castle indicates that she died on April 1, 1856, aged 95 years, 4 months, and 29 days (WCHS Book #23A, p. 20).

TUTTLE, Elizabeth Elizabeth Archer Tuttle was a sister of interviewees Samuel Archer and William Archer.

UNDERHILL, Sophia Sophia Haight Underhill was a daughter of Samuel Haight and Rebecca Fowler, and was the wife of Jesse Underhill (son of Jacob Underhill and Amy Hallock). John Macdonald indicated that she was 83 years old at the time of her interview on October 16, 1848. According to genealogist Josephine C. Frost, she was born on January 11 or June 11, 1766, and died on May 17, 1849. See Josephine C. Frost, Underhill Genealogy (No place: Published Privately by Myron C. Taylor, 1932), II, p. 229.

VAIL, Lydia Lydia Vail was a granddaughter of Richardson Davenport, who owned the Davenport House in Yorktown, New York, that figured prominently in the Battle of Pines Bridge. John Macdonald indicated that she was 74 years old at the time of her interview on November 19, 1847. She is listed as a 78-year-old resident of the Town of Somers, New York, in the 1850 United States Census.

VALENTINE, ____ (Messrs.) John Macdonald did not provide the first names of the Messrs. Valentine. In their interview, they briefly discuss George Washington’s time at Valentine Hill in Yonkers. They may be Elijah Valentine, George B. Valentine, and Thomas B. Valentine, who appear to have been residing on Valentine’s Hill when Macdonald was conducting his interviews. Elijah Valentine is listed as a 36-year-old farmer, George B. Valentine is listed as 49-year-old farmer, and Thomas B. Valentine is listed as a 40-year-old farmer in the Town of Yonkers, New York, in the 1850 United States Census.

VALENTINE, Dennis Dennis Valentine is listed as an 84-year-old resident of the 17th Ward of New York City in the 1850 United States Census.

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VALENTINE, Elijah This interviewee is likely the Elijah Valentine whose death notice indicates that he died in New York City on March 23, 1848 “in the 69th year of his age.” See New-York Commercial Advertiser, March 24, 1848.

VALENTINE, Frederick Frederick Valentine is listed as “Fred Valentine,” a 90-year-old cartman in the 13th Ward of New York City in the 1850 United States Census.

VAN CORTLANDT, Pierre Jr. Pierre Van Cortlandt Jr., was a son of Pierre Van Cortlandt (1721-1819), who served as Lieutenant Governor of New York from 1777 to 1795, and Joanna Livingston (1722-1808). His brother Philip Van Cortlandt (1749-1831) served in the Continental Army and ended the war as a brevet brigadier general. Pierre Van Cortlandt Jr., was born on August 29, 1762, and died on July 13, 1848. https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/V000023

VAN WART, Alexander The Reverend Alexander Van Wart was a son of Isaac Van Wart, one of the three captors of British Major John Andre, and Rachel Storm. He was a preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is listed as a 50-year-old farmer and resident of the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in White Plains Rural Cemetery in White Plains, New York, indicates that he was born on September 25, 1799, and died on February 25, 1890. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87216642/alexander-van_wart

VERMILLYE, Isaac See VERMILLYA, Isaac

VERMILLYA, Isaac Although John Macdonald lists Isaac’s surname as Vermillye, it appears that it was actually spelled Vermilyea. He is listed as “Isaac Vermilie,” an 81-year-old farmer in the Town of Greenburgh, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His surname is spelled Vermilye, Vermilya and Vermilye in the Westchester County Land Records (Westchester County Land Records Liber Z, p. 288; 32, p. 177; 83, p. 286). He himself spelled his surname Vermillya in his will (New York County Wills Liber 111, p. 224-225). The tombstone of “Isaac Vermillya” in Saint John’s Cemetery in Yonkers, New York, indicates that he was born on July 14, 1769, and died on December 11, 1854 (WCHS Book #40, p. 149).

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VREDENBURGH, Susanna It appears that Susanna’s first name was actually Susan. She told John Macdonald that she would turn 92 years old in May 1848. She is listed as “Susannah Vredenburgh,” a 94-year-old resident of the Town of Yonkers, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone of Susan Vredenburgh in Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church Cemetery in Mount Vernon, New York, indicates that she died on July 20, 1854, aged 98 years, 2 months, and 17 days (WCHS Book #13, Volume 3, p. 336).

WARD, Sarah Sarah Ward told John Macdonald that she was born in 1772. She is listed as a 78-year-old resident of the Town of New Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in the Chappaqua Friends Meeting House Cemetery in Chappaqua, New York, indicates that her full name was Sarah Haight Ward, and that she died on January 30, 1860, aged 88 years and 6 months (WCHS Book #54, p. 49).

WASHBURN, Samuel John Macdonald indicated that Samuel Washburn was 87 years old at the time of his interview on November 6, 1849. He is listed as an 87-year-old farmer in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. A petition for probate for Samuel Washburn was filed with the Westchester County Surrogate’s Court on April 21, 1855 (Westchester County Wills Liber 36, p. 533).

WEBB, Betsey (Mrs. Webb) Betsey Webb was referred to as “Mrs. Webb (born Pell)” in her interview of September 5, 1844. She is listed as “Betsy Webb,” a 65-year-old resident of the Town of Pelham, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. The tombstone of Betsey Webb in the Ferris Family Burial Ground in Bronx, New York, indicates that she died on May 19, 1860, aged 73 years, 5 months, and 9 days (WCHS Book #17, p. 53).

WEED, Jacob T. Jacob T. Weed is listed as 46-year-old taverner in the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census.

WEEKS, Abraham Abraham Weeks was a brother of interviewee Benjamin Weeks. John Macdonald indicated that Weeks was 82 years old at the time of his interview on October 19, 1848. He is listed as “Abram Weeks,” an 83-year-old farmer on the Town of Yorktown, New York, in the 1850 United States Census.

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WEEKS, Benjamin Benjamin Weeks was a brother of interviewee Abraham Weeks. John Macdonald indicated that Weeks was 76 years old at the time of his interview on October 19, 1848. He is listed as a 77-year-old farmer on the Town of Yorktown, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. A petition for probate was filed with the Westchester County Surrogate’s Court on September 11, 1855 (Westchester County Wills Liber 37, p. 190).

WETMORE, Elizabeth Bush Elizabeth Bush Wetmore told John Macdonald that she was in her 88th year at the time of her interview on December 6, 1848. She is listed as “Elizabeth Whetmore,” an 89-year-old resident of the Town of Rye, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in Greenwood Union Cemetery in Rye indicates that she was born in 1761 and died in 1853. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188986188/elizabeth-bush-wetmore

WILLIAMS, John John Macdonald indicated that John Williams was 90 years old at the time of his interview on November 18, 1848, and 93 years old at the time of his interview on October 17, 1850.

WILSON, Hannah Hannah Snerwood Wilson told John Macdonald that she was born on January 21, 1767.

WOOD, James James Wood is listed as an 87-year-old resident of the Town of Bedford, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Oakwood Cemetery in Mount Kisco, New York, indicates that he was born on September 23, 1762, and died on September 3, 1853 (WCHS Book #1, p. 21).

YERKS, John John Yerks told John Macdonald that he was 87 years old at the time of his interview on November 12, 1845. His tombstone in Hawthorne Reformed Church Cemetery in Mount Pleasant, New York, indicates that he died on September 9, 1848, aged 89 years, 10 months, and 28 days (WCHS Book #54, p. 77).

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