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Westchester County Historical Society / John M. McDonald Interviews — Digital Collection April 2025
Washburn’s description of Talman Orser as the “son of the Tea Captain” is in reference to Orser’s mother, Elizabeth Orser, who led the group of women that secured a supply of tea from John Arthur.
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Macdonald, John. Interview with Kipp, Benjamin, 1763-1849; Kipp, Gilbert; (1847-10-23). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 1208. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…Tea Captain
who at the head of a band of women attempted the
capture of Arthur's tea at Bedford, I
think, but perhaps North Castle. Samuel Washburn aged 84 lives
in Mount Pleasant in the neighborhood. He was formerly…
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Interview with Kipp, Benjamin and Kipp, Gilbert §3
— …
Tea Captain
who at
the head of a band of women attempted
the
capture of Arthur's
tea at Bedford, I
think, but perhaps North Castle. Samuel Washburn aged 84 lives
in Mount Pleasant in
the neighborhood. He
was formerly…
Interview with Kipp, Benjamin and Kipp, Gilbert §0
— …Both of our
- Hufeland Index Page 571 -
Uncles Samuel and James as well as
Captain Gilbert Totten were born in
the old town of North Castle. Neither
never returned to New York state. James
was drowned along with one of…
Interview with Kipp, Benjamin and Kipp, Gilbert §2
— …Although
not in military dress, he
was
supposed to be an officer, and everybody
wondered to see him travelling alone so
early in
the morning. He enquired
about
the road to White Plains of
several persons. One shewed
the road…
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 youngest son was Major John Peter de Lancey of Heathcote Hill, Mamaroneck, who married Elizabeth, daughter of
Colonel Richard Floyd, of Floyd's neck. Long Island. This individual ultimately became possessor of the Scarsdale estates,
John Peter de Lancey…
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A History of the County of Westchester, Vol. II §232
— …
The youngest son
was Major John Peter de Lancey of Heathcote Hill, Mamaroneck, who married
Elizabeth, daughter of
Colonel Richard Floyd, of Floyd's neck. Long Island. This individual ultimately became possessor of
the Scarsdale estates,
John Peter de Lancey…
A History of the County of Westchester, Vol. II §231
— …To my son William Heathcote
the
same ; and to my four daughters, Anne, Mary, Martha and
Elizabeth £4000 each.
"His two brothers in-law, Col. Henry Smith and Major William Smith, he constitutes and appoints executors of this his
last…
A History of the County of Westchester, Vol. II §1100
— …James, surnamed
the Black Beard, mar. Abby Hunt, da.
of Col. Hunt, and left Benjamin, John, Moses, Lancaster,
Captain Joseph,
A History of the County of Westchester, Vol. II §1127
— …James of Narragansett, second son of
Captain
Thomas, had Francis of Rhode Island. III. Andrew. IV. Samuel. V. Hezekiah, killed by
the Indians during King Philip's war, June 26, 1676. VI. Hester, mar. John Suffin. VII. Rebecca, mar. Samuel…
A History of the County of Westchester, Vol. II §1101
— …James, surnamed
the Black Beard, mar. Abby Hunt, da.
of Col. Hunt, and left Benjamin, John, Moses, Lancaster,
Captain Joseph,
Charles, Rachel, mar. Estes, and Marianna, who mar. John Varian. 2,
Elizabeth. Arms. Ar. three cresents, gu.
Palmer of Mamaroneck…
A History of the County of Westchester, Vol. II §1061
— …Joseph Horlon
was at Rye before 1679. He had several sons.
Captain John,
the eldest, left John, who
was living at Rye, 1707.
The latter had a son, Joseph, who mar.
Elizabeth
. David of White Plains, supposed son of Joseph…
A History of the County of Westchester, Vol. II §493
— Be that as it will, this
was certainly placing their liberty upon a
proper basis : here they ought to have rested ; here they ought to have bounded their demands ; this would have been a sufficient barrier against arbitrary
power.
The…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Washburn, Samuel, b.c.1762; (1849-11-06). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 1865. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…The Kipps, Samuel and James,
of Delancey's, were severe towards the inhabitants
and prisoners. Burr [X] was a vigilant and good
officer. Talman Orser of Ossining is an intelligent
man and son of the Tea Captain. He must be…
Dawson, Henry B. Westchester County, New York, During the American Revolution. Morrisania, NY: (privately printed by the author), 1886.
…1 Such
an opportunity as was desired for the purposes
referred to, was very soon afforded.
The tea-laden Nancy, Captain Lockyer, had been
turned back to Europe, without having been permitted to enter the harbor ; 2 the cargo of…
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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.
…in the Patent. She was b. in 1700, and
d. 1790. Had children (fifth generation), 1, Eliakim. b. 1730, d. 1737. 2,
Joseph (3rd), known as Captain Lock wood, d. March 15, 1792, mar. Uaanah Close. ,
3, Elizabeth, mar. 2sathaniel…
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The History of the Several Towns, Manors, and Patents of the County of Westchester, Vol. II (1881 revised ed.) §888
— …in
the Patent. She
was b. in 1700, and
d. 1790. Had children (fifth generation), 1, Eliakim. b. 1730, d. 1737. 2,
Joseph (3rd), known as
Captain Lock wood, d. March 15, 1792, mar. Uaanah Close. ,
3,
Elizabeth, mar. 2sathaniel…
The History of the Several Towns, Manors, and Patents of the County of Westchester, Vol. II (1881 revised ed.) §44
—
Elizabeth,
the daughter of
Captain John Underbill by his
first yviie,
was baptized at Boston, 14th February, 1636. By his second
vriie,
Elizabeth, daughter of Robert Feke, (whose wife
was the widow of
Henry Winthrop, son of Gov, Wintlirop,) he…
The History of the Several Towns, Manors, and Patents of the County of Westchester, Vol. II (1881 revised ed.) §43
— …
Elizabeth,
the daughter of
Captain John Underbill by his
first yviie,
was baptized at Boston, 14th February, 1636. By his second
vriie,
Elizabeth, daughter of Robert Feke, (whose wife
was the widow of
Henry Winthrop, son of Gov, Wintlirop,) he…
The History of the Several Towns, Manors, and Patents of the County of Westchester, Vol. II (1881 revised ed.) §836
— Hunt, and had, 1, Philip ; 2, CaUhvakler
Golden. (III.), Alfonse Subal, son of Sarah
Elizabeth, mar. Ella Loines, and had,
1, Augustus. (II.), Aaron B., son of
Elizabeth, mar. Adelia A. Cornell, an]
had, 1, Mary-
Elizabeth ; 2, John J…
The History of the Several Towns, Manors, and Patents of the County of Westchester, Vol. II (1881 revised ed.) §860
— …
Captain Joon,
the eldest, left John, who
was livip.g
at Rye, 1707. Tlie latter had a son, Joseph, who mar.
Elizabeth . D.nvid
of ^^'Iutc Plains, supposed son of Joseph, had four sons, (I.), Joseph. (U. ),
c. I:i…
The History of the Several Towns, Manors, and Patents of the County of Westchester, Vol. II (1881 revised ed.) §835
— …730 APPENDIX A-
2, Aaron B.; 3, Mary; 4, Pha^be ; 5, Joseph. (I.), Uriah F., son of
Elizabeth,
mar. Sarah Ann Dtali, and had, 1, Sarah
Elizabeth. (I.), Sarah
Elizabeth, dx
of Uriah, mar. Augustus Embury, aad had, 1…
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.
…as was desired for the purposes
referred to, was very soon afforded.
The tea-laden Xuncy, Captain Lockyer, had been
turned back to Europe, without having been permitted to enter the harbor ; ' the cargo of the London,
Captain Chambers, had…
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History of Westchester County, New York, Vol. I §933
— …as
was desired for
the purposes
referred to,
was very soon afforded.
The tea-laden Xuncy,
Captain Lockyer, had been
turned back to Europe, without having been permitted to enter
the harbor ; '
the cargo of
the London,
Captain Chambers, had…
History of Westchester County, New York, Vol. I §2647
— …1 copper
tea kitchen and stand.
1 old.iapanncd
tea table.
1 mahogany dining table.
1 large boilsted table.
2 square tables.
1 fine screen.
13 large painted pictures
12 small painted pictures.
1 large cedar chest.
8 pairs handirons…
History of Westchester County, New York, Vol. I §4796
— …Town since
the Revolution, 908. West Farms, 836. West India Company (see Dutch). Wetmore, T., 209. White family, 962. White Plains, 714. Whittaker, F., 636. Wilkins, I., 231, 232,245,254, 601. William I., 80. William III., 4. William and…
History of Westchester County, New York, Vol. I §4722
— …Mary, who in 1670 married
Captain James
Mott, second son of Adam Mott of Hempstead by his
first wife Jane Hulett.
Captain James Mott
was long
prominent in Mamaroneck,
was Justice of
the Peace
and Supervisor, and left two children…
History of Westchester County, New York, Vol. I §2646
— …1 large
not sett up.
1 mahogany table.
2 round mahogany tables.
1 round stand.
1 square
tea table.
1 boilsted, small, with drawers.
1 copper
tea kitchen and stand.
1 old.iapanncd
tea table.
1 mahogany dining table.
1…
History of Westchester County, New York, Vol. I §2623
— …On
these occasions
the company assembled about three
o'clock, and went away at six -- even earlier in wintertime. " Knickerbocker " describes these parties, --
"
The tea was served out of a majestic delft
tea-pot,
ornamented with paintings of fat little…
History of Westchester County, New York, Vol. I §937
— …became of her
tea. In his History of
the I'niledSlates, (page 22U all that appears, concerning either
the Xancy or
the
London is that (A?;/ " returned to England with their cargoes '' ; although
the Xancy
was the only one which…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Moseman, Elizabeth, c.1774-1848; (1847-11-18). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 662. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…Captain
Moseman was kept prisoner in the
Sugar House six months. Col. Delancey
was severe and cross, and slept at night at
a house near the East river. The French
army encamped on Robert Knowlton's
ridge half a mile…
Macdonald, John MacLean. The Operations and Skirmishes of the British and American Armies in 1776, Before the Battle of White Plains. Paper read at the New-York Historical Society, October 7, 1862, in the author's absence, by George H. Moore, Society librarian. Published as The McDonald Papers, Part I, Chapter 1 in Publications of the Westchester County Historical Society, Vol. IV. White Plains, NY: WCHS, 1925-26.
…It was a short time after the battle of Whiteplains that the excursion, commonly called the "Westchester tea-party," took place.
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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.
…Exasperated at
this lack of faith, the New Yorkers,
after the abrogation of all the taxes
except on tea, retired from the agreement, which thereafter fell to the
ground in the other cities as well. It was, however,
generally understood…
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History of Westchester County, New York, from its Earliest Settlement to the Year 1900 §263
— …
Elizabeth, according to Bolton, became "
the second wife of Adam Mott, of Ham stead," and their son, William,
was
the ancestor of Dr. Valentine Mott, of New York City. Mary Richbell married
Captain James Mott, of Mamaroneck, who, in an…
History of Westchester County, New York, from its Earliest Settlement to the Year 1900 §264
—
Elizabeth, according to Bolton, became "
the second wife of Adam Mott, of Ham stead," and their son, William,
was
the ancestor of Dr. Valentine Mott, of New York City. Mary Richbell married
Captain James Mott, of Mamaroneck, who, in an…
History of Westchester County, New York, from its Earliest Settlement to the Year 1900 §1300
— …493;
the action at. July 15. 1781, 507:
Irving's residence near, 508;
the village in 1860,
590: incorporation, 611; various references, 25,
156, 160, 255, 351, 410. 425. 438. 440, 446, 401. 505.
510, 002, 019, 027.
Tea Ships…
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[Poem] "If You Follow the Road to Harmon, You Surely Can't Go Wrong" by C.K. Nazu, manager of the Nikko Tea House, Harmon-on-Hudson (c. 1907-1910). This verse appeared on a promotional postcard for the Japanese…
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campaign, because about a month later the New York Times 1 published a short article about the Nikko Tea House. "One of the novel features of the big development at Harmon, Westchester County," wrote the Times , “is the Nikko Tea…
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American Cooking Japanese Service §1
— campaign, because about a month later
the New York Times 1 published a short article about
the Nikko
Tea House. "One of
the novel features of
the big development at Harmon, Westchester County," wrote
the Times , “is
the Nikko
Tea…
American Cooking Japanese Service §2
— precipitous bank of
the Croton River . . .
The tea house is of rustic construction, and is surrounded by a dense grove of pines and cedars, in which are many picturesque summer houses. . . ." June 21, 1908 ↩ Share this: Print (Opens in new…
American Cooking Japanese Service §0
— "Something New!" proclaimed this ad from
the May 30, 1908 issue of
the Peekskill Highland Democrat . "Right on
the Beautiful Croton River, where Cool Breezes blow even on
the warmest days." This ad must have been
the beginning of a…
Bacon, Edgar Mayhew. The Hudson River from Ocean to Source: Historical, Legendary, Picturesque. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1903.
…We have a sample of such tales in the following veracious narrative: Previous to 1812, a riverman, or
some one connected with one of the markets alongshore, was impressed by the captain of a British vessel. The people of the…
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The Hudson River from Ocean to Source (Bacon, 1903) §61
— …We have a sample of such tales in
the following veracious narrative: Previous to 1812, a riverman, or
some one connected with one of
the markets alongshore,
was impressed by
the captain of a British vessel.
The people of
the…
The Hudson River from Ocean to Source (Bacon, 1903) §605
— …546
William
the Testy, 514 504
Wynant's Kill, 551
Williams, David, 236 Wynkoop, 48S
Williams,
Captain Daniel, 296 Wyoming Valley (Campbell's poem)
Williams, Rev. Eleazer, 384
Willis, Nathaniel P., 116, 134, 253,
259, 266,
Willow Point,269,226357…
The Hudson River from Ocean to Source (Bacon, 1903) §574
— …Baxter, 188 Boston, 167, 290
Bayard family and residence, 61 Boston and Albany
Boston
Tea Party, 57Road, 61
Bayard Hill, 168; Redoubt, 168,
Boulevard,
the, 176, 178
Beacon Hill, 357, 417 Boulevard, Lafayette, 155
T. ^74 Boulton and Watt, 121…
The Hudson River from Ocean to Source (Bacon, 1903) §597
— …71, 382
Scutters Island, 352
Rumsey, James, 119, 120 Seawant (wampum), 44(), 538
Royalists, 168"^^ Seine, river,
the, 80, 121
S Selden,
Captain, 310
Semesseeck, 519
Sacandaga River. 551 Senas(|ua, 10, 295
Sachus Indians, 313 Senate hou.se at…
The Hudson River from Ocean to Source (Bacon, 1903) §554
— …At Troy, where we took
tea, there were only a dozen houses,
the place having been settled only three years before by people
from Killingworth, Saybrook, and other towns in Connecticut. Lansingburg
was an older and more considerable town, containing…
The Hudson River from Ocean to Source (Bacon, 1903) §553
— …At Troy, where we took
tea, there were only a dozen houses,
the place having been settled only three years before by people
from Killingworth, Saybrook, and other towns in Connecticut. Lansingburg
was an older and more considerable town, containing…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Ryder, Jesse, 1812-1889; (1848-10-20). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 726. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…It was John Arthur, afterwards proprietor of
the Tabor Farm (as it was called) in
Dutchess County, who owned the tea. If I learn anything authentic that
- Hufeland Index Page 737 -
can aid your enterprise, I will not
fail to…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Macdonald's Research Notes (). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 2168. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…We are the only prisoners here,
except Mr. Jauncey. p. 478.
/
"Letter from James H. Kipp, relation to tea." "New Windsor, July 14th, 1777." Belonging to John Maley, & James Caldwell. - Sir \ … I am sorry to inform you that the
women…
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Macdonald's Research Notes §79
— …We are
the only prisoners here,
except Mr. Jauncey. p. 478.
/
"Letter from James H. Kipp, relation to
tea." "New Windsor, July 14th, 1777." Belonging to John Maley, & James Caldwell. - Sir \ … I am sorry to inform you that
the
women…
Macdonald's Research Notes §55
— …I asked him how many of
the Highlanders were killed in skirmish
the other night?; - he
told me there
was 4 killed, & one missing, wh [which] he expected we had taken prisoner.-
His account of Major Hatfield,
was that he…
Macdonald's Research Notes §59
— …tenant shot down
the man who killed his
Captain.
The enemy fled. Our party
brought off their
Captain, & yesterday evening I had him interred with
the hon:
ours of war. He
was a good man & valiant officer. Pray communicate this…
Macdonald's Research Notes §12
— …52
the Captain of
the said Sloop, broke jail
in New York a few weeks ago, *&* stole a boat, & got on board
the man of war,
&
was there protected until
the vessel sailed, *&
the said Haines confessed this to one…
Macdonald's Research Notes §30
— …in
the pay
and service of this Congress, to be confined to
the service of those counties & subject *to*
the order & directions of
the Genl. Committes thereof respectively &c. - Melancton
Smith, & John Durlin ^appointed by Provincial Congress^
Captain of Dutchess…
Macdonald's Research Notes §29
— …in
the pay
and service of this Congress, to be confined to
the service of those counties & subject *to*
the order & directions of
the Genl. Committes thereof respectively &c. - Melancton
Smith, & John Durlin ^appointed by Provincial Congress^
Captain of Dutchess…
Macdonald's Research Notes §11
— An interposition so rash, officious, & violent, gave us great anxiety,
as it
was not only a high insult to
the authority, but had a direct tendency
to confirm that fatal spirit of jealousy & distrust of our Eastern brethren,
*which* has…
Macdonald's Research Notes §56
— …6th, 1776, because
the command
of
the new levies taken fr. his regt. & other regt.
was to be given to Thomas,
the 2nd Colonel, he
(Drake) being
the first Colonel. &c. 296. 297.
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An advertisement from the May 30, 1908 Highland Democrat announced "Something New!" promoting the Nikko Tea House located on the Croton River in Harmon, where "Cool Breezes blow even on the warmest…
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.
…and to my grandson James Mott, the son of Capt. James Mutt, 15/," &c. &c .
Elizabeth and Anno, tlie two devisees mentioned in the above
will, were the sole issue of the patentee. Elizabeth, the eldest,
n:arried Captain James…
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A History of the County of Westchester, Vol. I §620
— …and to my grandson James Mott,
the son of Capt. James Mutt, 15/," &c. &c .
Elizabeth and Anno, tlie two devisees mentioned in
the above
will, were
the sole issue of
the patentee.
Elizabeth,
the eldest,
n:arried
Captain James…
A History of the County of Westchester, Vol. I §855
— …Hist.
Not. of
the Miss, of
the Ch., by Ernest Hawkins, D. D. 282.
COUNTY OF \YESTCIIESTER. 413
1749," being well testified of by various clergymen. He
was appointed missionary of Trenton, in 1753. ^^
During
the incumbency of
the Rev…
A History of the County of Westchester, Vol. I §686
— …Frederick Philipse, second Lord of
the Manor of Phllipsboroodh, heir to^Joanna, da
his grandfather Vrederyck, and hia uncle Adolphus, born at Uarbadnes A. I lady
was
D. 1698; died of consumption, 1751 ; founder of Si. John's Church, Yonk…
A History of the County of Westchester, Vol. I §780
— …of
the firat,
the blade enibrued i
William Quinby emigrated from England--
1 of Westchester io 1664, and t
Josiah^Mary Mullioex, June 17, 1783.
-llflimnh
" Ciirnull of
- Scariidale
Jruiatlian
not. i:t Feb. 1095.
Jamea.
Ephraim_
Elizabeth
lat. 7…
A History of the County of Westchester, Vol. I §693
— …of cloth, &c., divided among
the relations, . . . . . .400
11 bottles of wine, &c., &c., a small jug with
ink, 13 6
./' ' . ;, ' 5 3 6
1750, May 8.-- ' c ■ >
To
the picture of Mr. Adolph,* . . . 6 0 0
1750, May 20…
A History of the County of Westchester, Vol. I §856
— …and shortly thereafter settled a tract of six thousand acres of land
now known by
the name of
the township of New Rochelle, which
was granted
to Jacob Leisler, from whom
the petitioners' said ancestors purchased by John
Pell, then…
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.
Frederick and Elizabeth Williams,
was drowned in crossing the Bay of Funday. Philip died without issue,
Captain John was killed at the battle of Trefalgar in 1S05. Maria
Eliza, their eldest daughter, married, in 1779, Lionel Smythe, seventh
Viscount, Strangford…
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The History of the Several Towns, Manors, and Patents of the County of Westchester (1881 revised edition, Vol. I) §1299
— Frederick and
Elizabeth Williams,
was drowned in crossing
the Bay of Funday. Philip died without issue,
Captain John
was killed at
the battle of Trefalgar in 1S05. Maria
Eliza, their eldest daughter, married, in 1779, Lionel Smythe, seventh
Viscount, Strangford…
The History of the Several Towns, Manors, and Patents of the County of Westchester (1881 revised edition, Vol. I) §1298
— …Frederick and
Elizabeth Williams,
was drowned in crossing
the Bay of Funday. Philip died without issue,
Captain John
was killed at
the battle of Trefalgar in 1S05. Maria
Eliza, their eldest daughter, married, in 1779, Lionel Smythe, seventh
Viscount, Strangford…
The History of the Several Towns, Manors, and Patents of the County of Westchester (1881 revised edition, Vol. I) §1764
— …David W., son of Abel, married Hannah Barnes; their children
are Annie B., Abel, Mary
Elizabeth, Samuel B. and Naomi.
Benjamin Smith,
the Patentee, represented
the county in
the Legislature for a number of years; and
was Supervisor of this…
Raymond, Marcius D., editor and publisher. Souvenir of the Revolutionary Soldiers' Monument Dedication, at Tarrytown, N.Y., October 19th, 1894. Tarrytown, NY, 1894.
…Hammond died January
i, 1832, and his remains rest in the old churchyard of the Greenburgh
Church, of which, as his tombstone states, he was a member.
Joseph, the other son of Col. James Hammond, married Jenny
Brewer and lived…
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to abstain from a decoction that was deemed unpatriotic and had become unpopular; but their wives longed for the forbidden beverage and not infrequently enjoyed it. During the summer of ‘76, tea became scarce in the interior of the country…
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In Search of Teatown §7
— to abstain from a decoction that
was deemed unpatriotic and had become unpopular; but their wives longed for
the forbidden beverage and
not infrequently enjoyed it. During
the summer of ‘76,
tea became scarce in
the interior of
the country…
In Search of Teatown §18
— day; they fancied its fragrance during
the visions of
the night.
The tea was within their reach and
not many miles distant. Daughters of Eve as they were,
the time soon came when they could no longer resist
the temptation…
In Search of Teatown §6
— 1851, set down more than 400 personal interviews with 241 descendants of early Westchester settlers.” During
the civil commotions that preceded
the Declaration of Independence,
tea drinking
was proscribed. Good Whig husbands generally found it easy
In Search of Teatown §32
— refused. Instead,
the commander of
the post held out to
the besiegers
the promise that when
the master returned home, he would positively sell them what
tea they wanted, provided they would now peaceably withdraw from
the premises. After
In Search of Teatown §12
— stock in trade; among which
was a quantity of Bohea
tea. During
the month of August, 1776, a cavalcade of about one hundred Dutchess County women had suddenly appeared at Fishkill, where
the riders paraded before
the house of Colonel…
In Search of Teatown §13
— …They “insisted,” as
the old newspapers report, “on having
tea at
the lawful price of six shillings per pound.” They scolded so long and threatened so fiercely that
the gallant militia officer
was glad at length to buy his
In Search of Teatown §14
— peace by surrendering to them one chest from his store, upon
the terms they proposed.
The Amazons then withdrew, but Colonel Brinkerhoff dreaded their return, and a few days afterward sold out his entire stock of
tea to some New…
In Search of Teatown §9
—
the only kind of
tea in general use, were besieged by thirsty housewives, sometimes for several days in succession, and for
the most part successfully;
the owners being at length compelled to sell by retail at reasonable prices. It
was…
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Nikko Inn (aka “The Japanese Tea House”) back in the early days when real estate developer Clifford B. Harmon was modestly advertising his new community as “HARMON, the New City on the Hudson—the most important and extensive suburban development…
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Nikko Inn Harmon N Y §0
— Nikko Inn (aka “
The Japanese
Tea House”) back in
the early days when real estate developer Clifford B. Harmon
was modestly advertising his new community as “HARMON,
the New City on
the Hudson—
the most important and extensive suburban development…
Nikko Inn Harmon N Y §1
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and exotic place in those days—a rustic Japanese tea house, perched over a beautiful river, accessible only to locals or adventurous New Yorkers. Luckily, one of those New Yorkers was Karl Kingsley Kitchen, a journalist who wrote for the…
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Roy Kojima Busted And Boastful §4
— and exotic place in those days—a rustic Japanese
tea house, perched over a beautiful river, accessible only to locals or adventurous New Yorkers. Luckily, one of those New Yorkers
was Karl Kingsley Kitchen, a journalist who wrote for
the…
Roy Kojima Busted And Boastful §1
— …Knox in
the Federal Padlock Court.
The Nikko Inn, a Japanese roadhouse and
tea room in Harmon-on-Hudson,
was padlocked for two months. Roy Kojima is
the proprietor, and
the inn is
the first place run by Japanese to…
Roy Kojima Busted And Boastful §17
— Japanese “
tea” house. “I like because it reminds me of Nikko,” he said, perhaps dreaming of his far-off Nippon. “You mean it looks like Nikko might look if it didn’t look
the way it did,” I corrected. But…
Roy Kojima Busted And Boastful §9
— And sure enough there
was a clipping from a local newspaper published in 1926 with
the stanzas and with “Prince” Roy’s name above them. While
the words of
the song reveal a considerable variation from these stanzas,
the idea…
Roy Kojima Busted And Boastful §8
—
was the real author of “
The Million-Dollar Baby,” one of
the popular song hits of
the day. “Yes, I wrote it five or six years ago,”
the stocky little Japanese restaurateur confided, producing a well-worn scrapbook filled with…
Roy Kojima Busted And Boastful §14
— hails from Tokio [sic], admitted
was invented in
the rival city of Kyoto many hundreds of years ago, perhaps even 900, he conceded. “In old Japan it
was made with fish or game mixed with vegetables, for there
was no…
Roy Kojima Busted And Boastful §6
— …In 1931 Kitchen stopped by
the Nikko for some “skiyaki” and Roy Kojima
was still in charge.
The two started to chat and Kitchen wrote about it in his October 6 column in
the New York Sun . So let’s…
Roy Kojima Busted And Boastful §3
— denying that any liquor
was sold in his place.” Both local legend and contemporary newspaper accounts leave no doubt that despite Mr. Kojima’s denial,
the Nikko Inn
was, in fact, a “speakeasy” during Prohibition. It must have been quite…
Macdonald, John. Interview with {} ({}). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 2043. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
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.
The McDonald Interviews: Interviewees
TRIPP, Abigail
Abigail Platt Tripp was a daughter of Captain…
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— 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.
The McDonald Interviews: Interviewees
TRIPP, Abigail
Abigail Platt Tripp
was a daughter of
Captain…
Supplemental Material - Interviewees §67
— …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…
Supplemental Material - Interviewees §1
— …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…
Supplemental Material - Interviewees §8
— 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…
Supplemental Material - Interviewees §7
— …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…
Supplemental Material - Interviewees §0
— …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…
Supplemental Material - Interviewees §42
— …
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…
Supplemental Material - Interviewees §31
— …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…
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Here’s a real treat—a double-fold promotional postcard for the Nikko Tea House, probably printed circa 1907 to 1910. 1 An artist with the initials “W.K.” created the beautiful images and hand-lettered the map and poem…
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If You Follow The Road To Harmon You Surely Cant Go Wrong §1
— wonderful depiction of
the Nikko and helpfully provides
the location of “police traps” on
the roads in Westchester.
The lines indicating
the Hudson River along
the left cleverly become strings for Japanese lanterns at
the bottom. We can thank C…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Carpenter, Elizabeth Field, 1771-1854; (1848). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 895. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…Thomas's house was burnt
during the war, but I don't know when,
not when Simcoe took him.
[X] (This paragraph,
it seems, was furnished
by John Carpenter, &
not by Elizabeth, his
wife).
The house of Henry Dusenbury where…
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Interview with Carpenter, Elizabeth Field §2
— …Thomas's house
was burnt
during
the war, but I don't know when,
not when Simcoe took him.
[X] (This paragraph,
it seems,
was furnished
by John Carpenter, &
not by
Elizabeth, his
wife).
The house of Henry Dusenbury where…
Interview with Carpenter, Elizabeth Field §0
— - Hufeland Index Page 878 -
Elizabeth, [X] wife of John Carpenter:
"My name
was Elizabeth Field, and my
father lived in
the first house above Tommy
Clapp's at
the head of King Street being
the
first house above, that is…
Interview with Carpenter, Elizabeth Field §1
— …There
was at
the time a
lane running from this house quite
across to Blind Brook. (Mr. C. [X])
Col. Thomas's house
was burnt
during
the war, but I don't know when,
not when Simcoe took him.
Macdonald, John. Interview with Orser, Talman, 1766-1862; (1850-10-17). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 1020. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…The two
Dyckmans, Brom and Mike, the
two Oakleys, Cornelius and James, John
Pine and Mark Post. There was a party of women about
here who in the beginning of the war attacked
a Tea pedlar and an Irishman named…
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Interview with Orser, Talman §0
— …
The two
Dyckmans, Brom and Mike,
the
two Oakleys, Cornelius and James, John
Pine and Mark Post. There
was a party of women about
here who in
the beginning of
the war attacked
a
Tea pedlar and an Irishman named…
Interview with Orser, Talman §1
— There
was a party of women about
here who in
the beginning of
the war attacked
a
Tea pedlar and an Irishman named
James Dunlap, and compelled him to sell
tea to
them for continental money. Their number
was fifteen…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Wetmore, Elizabeth Bush, c.1761-1853; (1848). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 832. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…One of the prisoners was shot in the
knee. There was some fighting as they
passed through Sawpitts, but the drove
went on the Rye. They crossed Sawpitt
bridge below Byram. Bearmore was
a slender (?) genteel man.
Elizabeth Bush Wetmore…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Tuttle, Elizabeth Archer; (1846-10-09). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 1133. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…One, a negro whose
hand was cut off. They were cut and hacked
to pieces, and there was snow on the ground
then. When Brom. Dyckman came to my
fathers &c (Cushing?) it was not very cold.
(see page 108…
O'Callaghan, E.B., ed. The Documentary History of the State of New York, Vol. I. Albany: Weed, Parsons and Co., 1849.
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…The Nikko Inn, alternatively known as "The Japanese Tea House," was a notable structure in Harmon during the early development of the community. Real estate developer Clifford B. Harmon was actively promoting his newly developing suburban community as "the most…