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Shonnard, Frederic, and W.W. Spooner. History of Westchester County, New York, from its Earliest Settlement to the Year 1900. New York: The New York History Company, 1900.
…Moreover, the
ARISTOCRATIC
FAMILIES
successors of John Pell in its kk lordship " did not compare in influence or public activity with the descendants of the founders of Morrisania, Philipseburgh, Van Cortlandt, and Scarsdale Manors; and
the roll of members of…
Bolton, Robert Jr. The History of the Several Towns, Manors, and Patents of the County of Westchester, from its First Settlement to the Present Time, Vol. I. New York: Charles F. Roper, 1881. Revised posthumous edition.
…li So called m the Cortlandt Manor map.
c Van der Douck's Hist, of the New Netherlands, N. Y. Hist. Soc vol. 1. 168.
THE TOWN OF NORTH SALEM.
two lots together were called " De Lancey Town," and form…
Shonnard, Frederic, and W.W. Spooner. History of Westchester County, New York, from its Earliest Settlement to the Year 1900. New York: The New York History Company, 1900.
…It is unquestionable, however, that on more than one
occasion during the Revolution he was the guest of the patriotic
Colonel James Van Cortlandt at the old Van Cortlandt mansion in
the " Little Vonkers."
The old Valentine house, from which…
Bolton, Robert Jr. A History of the County of Westchester, from its First Settlement to the Present Time, Vol. II. New York: Alexander S. Gould, 1848.
…The army Tnay rely upon it,
that they shall be brought to justice, and meet with the punishment they deserve."*^
Pierre van Cortlandt, vice president of the committee of public
safety, under date of 28th November, thus feelingly alludes to…
Bolton, Robert Jr. A History of the County of Westchester, from its First Settlement to the Present Time, Vol. I. New York: Alexander S. Gould, 1848.
…Third Regiment.
' ' Pierre van Cortlandt, Colonel.
' Gilbert Drake, Lieutenant-Colonel. - . " -'
.Toseph Strang, 1st Major. ' ■ ] ■
Ebenezer Purdy, 2d Major. K John Cooley, Adjutant.
Isaac Norton, Quarter Master.
THE WESTCHESTER GUIDES
During the Revolution.
John Pine, Michael Dyckman,
John Odell, James Oakley…
Shonnard, Frederic, and W.W. Spooner. History of Westchester County, New York, from its Earliest Settlement to the Year 1900. New York: The New York History Company, 1900.
…The subsequent history of the whole great Van
Cortlandt estate, from the proprietary point of view, is well represented by that of the share which fell to young Stephen de Lancey,
the son of the chief justice -- a share, as…
Scharf, J. Thomas, ed. History of Westchester County, New York, including Morrisania, Kings Bridge, and West Farms, which have been annexed to New York City, Vol. I. Philadelphia: L.E. Preston & Co., 1886.
…The District formerly commanded by Barton Underbill elected Gilbert Van Cortlandt, for its Captain;
Daniel Hains, for its First Lieutenant ; ^ James Taller,
for its Second Lieutenant ; and Haramanos Gardinear
minor, or "Third," for its Ensign.
The District formerly commanded by…
Scharf, J. Thomas, ed. History of Westchester County, New York, including Morrisania, Kings Bridge, and West Farms, which have been annexed to New York City, Vol. I. Philadelphia: L.E. Preston & Co., 1886.
…Steplianus van Cortlandt,
the sole executrix of her husband's will, and of Wil-
Bolton, Robert Jr. A History of the County of Westchester, from its First Settlement to the Present Time, Vol. II. New York: Alexander S. Gould, 1848.
…of Cortlandt, on
the first Tuesday, in April, in the year of our Lord, 1760, to choose
town officers for ye said manor for the ensuing year, and the respective names and offices of ihose chosen."
Pierre van Cortlandt, Supervisor…
Scharf, J. Thomas, ed. History of Westchester County, New York, including Morrisania, Kings Bridge, and West Farms, which have been annexed to New York City, Vol. I. Philadelphia: L.E. Preston & Co., 1886.
Hudson, was from her Christian name, styled "Gertrudesborough," that of Philip van Cortlandt "Cortlandttown " (now with adjacent lands called "The
town of Cortlandt," and that of Mr. dc Lancey, "De
Lanceytown " now "The Town of North Salem."
" Hanover " was also…
Bolton, Robert Jr. A History of the County of Westchester, from its First Settlement to the Present Time, Vol. II. New York: Alexander S. Gould, 1848.
…Jacobus
■van Cortlandt in possession of the old Younckers, A. D. 1701.^
1692, we find an Indian chief at Bedford called Wappowham.^
The last remnant of his tribe in this place was a noble Indian
by the name of Shucktaman…
Shonnard, Frederic, and W.W. Spooner. History of Westchester County, New York, from its Earliest Settlement to the Year 1900. New York: The New York History Company, 1900.
…It is unquestionable, however, that on more than one
occasion during the Revolution he was the guest of the patriotic
Colonel James Van Cortlandt at the old Van Cortlandt mansion in
the " Little Vonkers."
The old Valentine house, from which…
Shonnard, Frederic, and W.W. Spooner. History of Westchester County, New York, from its Earliest Settlement to the Year 1900. New York: The New York History Company, 1900.
…anus Van Cortlandt.
ter, Margaret
Van
Jr.. marRip Van Dam,
i granddaughter of StephThis couple had a daughDam,
who married
Willof Xcw
Coekroft,
iam
brother James was the ancestor of the present
Coekroft family of Sing Sing.
ELECTION
for the…
Shonnard, Frederic, and W.W. Spooner. History of Westchester County, New York, from its Earliest Settlement to the Year 1900. New York: The New York History Company, 1900.
…of cheerful temper, warm affections, and
strong good sense." He married Mary, daughter of Jacobus Van
Cortlandt and granddaughter of Oloff Stevense Van Cortlandt and
the first Frederick Philipse. Their eighth child was John Jay, born
in New York City…
Bolton, Robert Jr. The History of the Several Towns, Manors, and Patents of the County of Westchester, from its First Settlement to the Present Time, Vol. I. New York: Charles F. Roper, 1881. Revised posthumous edition.
…Manor of Cortlandt, the District late commanded by Francis Lent : --
James Kronckhyte, Captain, Abram Lamb, 1st Lieutenant.
Staats Dregrete. 2d Lieutenant. David Penore, Ensign.
The District late commanded by Bartow Underhill. : --
Gilbert van Cortlandt, Captain.
Dan. Hains, 1st Lieutenant ; signed…
Scharf, J. Thomas, ed. History of Westchester County, New York, including Morrisania, Kings Bridge, and West Farms, which have been annexed to New York City, Vol. I. Philadelphia: L.E. Preston & Co., 1886.
…Cortlandt and the Borough Town of Westchester, although Frederic Philipse, representing the
County, and Isaac Wilkins, representing the Borougli,
were of one faction, and John Thomas, also representing the County, and Pierre Van Cortlandt, representing the Manor of Cortlandt, were…
Dawson, Henry B. Westchester County, New York, During the American Revolution. Morrisania, NY: (privately printed by the author), 1886.
…Cortlandt and the Borough Town of Westchester, although Frederic Philipse, representing the
County, and Isaac Wilkins, representing the Borough,
were of one faction, and John Thomas, also representing the County, and Pierre Van Cortlandt, representing the Manor of Cortlandt, were…
Shonnard, Frederic, and W.W. Spooner. History of Westchester County, New York, from its Earliest Settlement to the Year 1900. New York: The New York History Company, 1900.
…anus Van Cortlandt.
ter, Margaret
Van
Bolton, Robert Jr. The History of the Several Towns, Manors, and Patents of the County of Westchester, from its First Settlement to the Present Time, Vol. I. New York: Charles F. Roper, 1881. Revised posthumous edition.
…1699, Sachima Wicker, sachem of
Kightawonck and his associates sold to Stephanus Van Cortlandt, all
their rights as owners and proprietors in the " land lying and being within Cortlandt's manor, beginning on the south side of Kightawonck creek,
and…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Hyatt, Joseph; (1847-10-22). John M. McDonald Interviews, 1844-1851, WCHS item 1335. Westchester County Historical Society. Transcribed by history.croton.news April 2026.
…in Van Cortlandt's regiment) pursued him to Montreal where he was concealed. Capt. Samuel Kip who [interl: was] living there took Ryer's part and opposed my father, but the British government furnished him with an escort. Captain Kipp…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2017/10/05/view-of-the-hudson-from-hortons-road-near-croton/
…The painting captures recognizable Croton area features, including the Croton River emptying into the Hudson, Croton Point in the distance, and Van Cortlandt Manor visible among trees along the roadside. Th
Date: Various
Source: crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2017…
Scharf, J. Thomas, ed. History of Westchester County, New York, including Morrisania, Kings Bridge, and West Farms, which have been annexed to New York City, Vol. I. Philadelphia: L.E. Preston & Co., 1886.
…Cortlandt and the Borough Town of Westchester, although Frederic Philipse, representing the
County, and Isaac Wilkins, representing the Borougli,
were of one faction, and John Thomas, also representing the County, and Pierre Van Cortlandt, representing the Manor of Cortlandt, were…
Dawson, Henry B. Westchester County, New York, During the American Revolution. Morrisania, NY: (privately printed by the author), 1886.
…Cortlandt and the Borough Town of Westchester, although Frederic Philipse, representing the
County, and Isaac Wilkins, representing the Borough,
were of one faction, and John Thomas, also representing the County, and Pierre Van Cortlandt, representing the Manor of Cortlandt, were…
Dawson, Henry B. Westchester County, New York, During the American Revolution. Morrisania, NY: (privately printed by the author), 1886.
…Holmes and Jonathan
Piatt, of Bedford; John Thomas, Junior, of Rye;
and Samuel Drake and Philip "Van Cortlandt,
both of the Manor of Cortlandt ; a majority of
whom was authorized to represent the County, and to
cast the Vote of…
Bolton, Robert Jr. The History of the Several Towns, Manors, and Patents of the County of Westchester, from its First Settlement to the Present Time, Vol. II. New York: Charles F. Roper, 1881.
…Emmerick with his corps marching north to Boar hill; then crossing over the hills east, Lincoln followed the course of Tippett's brook,
for the purpose of avoiding, Pruschank's corps, stationed upon Cortlandt's ridge. Passing the Van Cortlandt…
Bolton, Robert Jr. The History of the Several Towns, Manors, and Patents of the County of Westchester, from its First Settlement to the Present Time, Vol. I. New York: Charles F. Roper, 1881. Revised posthumous edition.
…PIERRE VAN CORTLANDT,
of this township and county,
■who departed this life at Albany, March 20th, 1821,
translated by God to a kingdom of happiness and glory,
aged4G years, 6 months and 16 days.
Early instructed by her pious mother…
Bolton, Robert Jr. A History of the County of Westchester, from its First Settlement to the Present Time, Vol. I. New York: Alexander S. Gould, 1848.
…MANOR OF CORTLANDT.
The District late commanded by Francis Lent.
James Kronkhyte, Captain. Staats Degrete, 2d Lieutenant.
Abraham Lamb, 1st Lieutenant, David Penore, Ensign.
The District late commanded by Bartow Underbill. Gilbert van Cortlandt, Captain.
Daniel Haines, Ist Lieutenant ; signed…
crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2017/10/05/view-of-the-hudson-from-hortons-road-near-croton/
…The painting captures recognizable Croton area features, including the Croton River emptying into the Hudson, Croton Point in the distance, and Van Cortlandt Manor visible among trees along the roadside. Th
Date: Various
Source: crotonhistory.org — https://crotonhistory.org/2017…
Bolton, Robert Jr. The History of the Several Towns, Manors, and Patents of the County of Westchester, from its First Settlement to the Present Time, Vol. I. New York: Charles F. Roper, 1881. Revised posthumous edition.
…He married January 23d, 1700, Anne Van Cortlandt,
daughter of Stephanus Van Cortlandt (whose family was then one of
the most opulent and extensive in the Province. Stephen de Lancey at
his death in 1741 left issue surviving, James, Peter…
Scharf, J. Thomas, ed. History of Westchester County, New York, including Morrisania, Kings Bridge, and West Farms, which have been annexed to New York City, Vol. I. Philadelphia: L.E. Preston & Co., 1886.
…The titles
to the most of these lands were afterward secured by
Stephanus Van Cortlandt, and were confirmed to him
by royal charter in 1697. The Van Courtlandt
manor, containing eighty-three thousand acres of
land, was thus established, and…