M.ll Gc 974.701 W52bo I v.l 1281018 GENEALOGY COLLECTION 1^ ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 3 1833 01149 0262 Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2010 with funding from Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center http://www.archive.org/details/historyofcountyo01bolt HON. eALEB HEATHOOTE. From the original Piciure in the possession of the Right Rev. William lleathcote de Lancey. HIST…

" These were the Mankikani and Mohikans of De Laet, tlie Mahiccanders^ Mohickanders and Nahikanders of the Dutch, the Manhikans, Mahikans, or Mohegans, according to Professor Ebehng, and the Mohegana or Miihhekanew. (the original name of Mohegans.) According to the English the Mohiccans, Mahiccon, and lastly, Mahiccans, were all one people, originally a branch of the Delaware nation. The Mahicc…

The western bounding line of the Mahicanni was the river Mahicannittuck^ which the white people now call the ' North River.' Our towns and settlements extended on the east side of this river from Thyp- ^ Moulton's Hist, of New York, 226. yiii INTRODUCTION. hane or Tnphanne, (a Delaware word for cold stream^ from which the whites have derived the name Tnppan,) to the extent of tide water up …

In the old Algonquin, as given by La Hontan, it is Mahingan, and we perceive that this was the term employed by the early French writers for the Mohegans. In the language of the Indian priests or medais, a mystical use of the names of various objects in the animated creation is made, in order to clothe their arts with the degree of respect and authority, which ignorant nations are ready to pa…

This is, manifestly, a compound declarative phrase, and not a simple nominative, and is equivalent to the phrase, '• I am ^ Mohegan." It is in accordance both with religious custom, and the usage of the Indian priesthood, to infer a unity of superstitious practices in nearly affiliated tribes. In this manner the word "Mohegan" was used to denote^ not a common wolf, but the caries lupus, under …

The Mohegans were again sub-divided into numerous bands, each known by a distinctiye name. Among these, inhabiting the County, may be enumerated the Siwanoys, who occupied the northern shores of the Sound *• from Norwalk to 24 miles to the neighborhood of Hellgate." How far they claimed jurisdiction inland is uncertain. The Manhattans had their principal settlement on New York island, and f…

b Mohegan River. e " Shaila, in the cognate dialect of the Odjibwa, means a pelican." " Uc is the ordinary inflection for locality "-^Mr. Schoolcraft's Paper, Proceedings of N. Y. Hist. Soc 1844. " The great white pelican (P. trachyrhyncus) was formerly numerous on the Hudson and other rivers and lakes of this State. At the present dayit has entirely disappeared, and I do not know of its existen…

"Having taken into consideration the necessity of dividing the Province into respective Countys, for the better governing and settling courts in the same, be it enacted by the Governor, Council and the Representatives, and by the authority of the same, that the said Province be divided into twelve Countys as followeth : The County of Westchester to conteyne West and Eastchester, Bronx-land, …

It is situated on the east side of the Hudson, immediately north of New York County : bounded north by Putnam and Dutchess Counties; east by the State of Connecticut ; southerly by Long Island Sound and East River ; west by Haarlem River and the Hudson, or by New York County, the State of New Jersey, and the County of Rockland in this State. The area may be 480 square miles -- 307,200 acres -…

A great part of this count)' is contained in the manors of Philipsburgh, Pelham, Fordham, and Courtlandt, the last of which has the privilege of sending a representative to the General Assembly. The count}' is tolerably settled. Tlie lands are in general rough but fertile, and therefore the farmers run principally on grazing. It has several towns, Eastchesler, Westchester, New Rochelle, Rye, …

b Mount Pleasant includes the inmates of the county poor-house, which is returned in the ccnHus separately, as follows ; total number of inmates 184, aliens not naturalized, and persons of color not taxed, 25. INTRODUCTION. xiu North Castle, . 2010 New Castle, . 1495 North Salem, . 1228 New Rochelle, . 1977 Ossia-ing,^ . 3312 Pelham, . 486 Poimdridge, . 1427 Rye, . . 2180 Somer…

The north-west corner is considerably broken by the south-eastern border of the Highlands, of a mountain character; and a range of hills of moderate height extends from York Island toward the north-east extremity, on which are » Name changed to Ossin-ing in 1846. See Sess. Laws, chap. 30, sec. 5. b Part of Somers annexed to Newcastle. See Laws of 1846, chap. 249. * West Farms erected from pa…

The lower part has considerable of ornamental farming and gardening, where are the seats of men of opulence, cultivated with niuch taste." The manufactures are numerous. White Plains and Bedford are the half shire towns. "Tarrytown, Sing Sing, and some others, are charming positions on the Hudson, where are small villages and landings, with considerable trade. Tappan Bay, a wide place in the …

Among the principal varieties may be enumerated the White Oak, (duercus Alba,) Red Oak, (Quercus Rubra,) Pin Oak, (duercus Paluster,) and the Black Oak, (Quertetron ;) the White Elm, (ulmus Americana ;) Red or Slippery Elm, (Ulmus Fulva,) and the Witch Elm, (Ulmus Montana ;) the Plane or Buttonwood, (Platanus ;) the Ash, (Traxinus ;) Basswood, Lim.e or Linden, (Zelia ;) Beach, (Tagus ;) Birch,…

The British with a numerous army, and a powerful marine, were in possession of New York, while Washington, with an inferior and badly supplied army, dispirited by the affair of Long Island, was merely manoeuvring to keep them in check. The battle of W^hite Plains, October '2S(h, will long be remembered, as will the dismal prospect of that year, when the Patriot Fathers of America had still t…

Willis, 'Mias been made the scene of, perhaps, the best historical novel of our country, and, n;ore than any other part of the United States, suffered from the evils of war. The character and depredations of the " Cow-hoys'' and " Skinners,'^ whose fields of action were on the skirts of this "Neutral Ground," are familiar to all who have read " the Essay" of Mr. Cooper. A distinguished clerg…

To every question they gave such an answer as would please the inquirer ; or, if they despaired of pleasing, such a one as would not provoke him. Fear was, apparently, the only passion by which they were animated. The power of volition seemed to have deserted them. They were not civil, but obsequious ; not obliging, but subservient. They yielded with a kind of apathy, and very quietly, what yo…

When you spoke to them, they answered you without either good or ill nature, and without any appearance of reluctance or hesitation ; but they subjoined neither questions nor remarks of their own ; proving to your full conviction, that they felt no interest either in the conversation or yourself. Both their countenances and their motions had lost every trace of animation and of feeling. The fe…

Where I had heretofore seen a continual succession of horses and carriages, life and bustle lending a sprightliness to all the environing objects, not a single, solitary traveller was seen, from week to week, or from month to month. The world was motionless and silent ; except when one of these unhappy people ventured upon a rare and lonely excursion to the house of a neighbor no less unhappy ;…

The grass was of full height for the scythe ; and strongly realized to my own mind, for the first time, the proper import of that picturesque declaration in the Song of Deborah : ' In the days of Shamgar, the son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were unoccupied, and the travellers walked through by-paths. The inhabitants of the villages ceased ; they ceased in Israel.' "«• , ■- ^ T…

The meadows and pastures are covered with grass of a summer's growth, and thousands of bushels of apples and other fruit are rotting in the orchards. We brought otf about two hundred loads of hay and grain ; and ten times the amount might have been procured, had teams enough been provided. Those of the inhabitants of the neutral ground who were tories, have joined their friends in New York, an…

One of these unhappy persons informed me, that when suffering this cruel treatment, the last sensation which he recollects, when suspended by his neck, was a flashing heat over him like that which would be occasioned by boiling water poured over his body ; he was, however, cut down, and how long he remained on the ground insensible, he ki^ows not. A peaceable, unresisting Quaker, of considerab…

They began with what they call scorching, covering his naked body with hot ashes, and repeating the application till the skin was covered with blisters ; after this they resorted to the halter, and hung the poor man on a tree by his neck, then took him down, and repeated it a second, and even a third time, and finally left him almost lifeless.'** Westclicsier CoutUy under the late constitution…

Jonathan G. Tompkins Albert Lockwood Ebenezer Pardy Robert J. Hart . Albert Lockwood . 1847. CLERKS OF THE COUNTY. Edward Collier . . . . 1688 to 1691 Joseph Lee .... 1691 to 1698 Benjamin Collier 1698 to 1707 John Clapp 1707 to 1711 Daniel Clark 1711 to 1722 William Forster .■ 1722 to 1732 Benjamin Nicoll 1745 to 1746 John Bartow 1760 to 1764 Richard Hatfield 1777 to 18…

Benjamin Collier, High Sheriff of Westchester County, . 1688 to 1692 Roger Barton ..... j . October 14, 1702 to 1706 Nicholas Cooper 1733 to 1737 Isaac Willet 1737 to 1766 Lewis Graham 1766 to 1768 John de Lancey 1768 to 1769 James de Lancey, Jun., last of the Colonial, . . . 1769 to 1775 John Thomas January 6, 1778 to 1780 Jesse Hunt 1780 to 1781 John Thomas 1781 to 1785 Jesse Hunt 1785…

Joseph Lyon 1841 to 1844 William H. Briggs 1814 to 1847 James M. Bates 1847. SURROGATES OF THE COUNTY. John Bartow <yaleb Fowler Richard Hatfield 1754 to 1761 1761 to 1778 1778 to 1787 INTRODUCTION. Philip Pell . Elias Newman . Samuel Young . Edward Thomas Samuel Young . Ezra Lockwood Henry White Samuel Young . Ebenezer White, Jun Jonathan Ward . Alexander H. Wells Frederick I. Cof…

Members of the New York Convention from Westchester County for deliberating on the adoption of the Constitution of the United States, assembled at Poughkeepsie, Jnne 17, 1788. Lewis Morris Philip van Cortlandt Philip Livingston ■••,.7-- Thaddeus Crane " ' Richard Hatfield Lolt W. Sarles. Delegates from Westchester County to the Convention met at Kingston, Ulster County, to frame the Constit…

Jacob Post, Ensign. New officers to be chosen for this company, no commission issued. EASTCHESTER. Stephen Sneden, Captain. Daniel Sersing, 2d Lieutenant Thomas Pinckney, 1st Lieutenant. William Pinckney, Ensign. Commission issued, dated September 20. NEW ROCHELLE, And Manor of Pelfiarn. Joseph Drake, Captain. James Willis, 1st Lieutenant. David Guion, 2d Lieutenant. Commission issued and d…

Alexander Hunt, 1st Lieutenant. Daniel Horton, Ensign. SCARSDALE, WHITE PLAINS, And Brown''s Point. Joshua Hatfield, Captain. Anthony Miller, 2d Lieutenant. James Verrian, 1st Lieutenant. • . John Falconer, Ensign. , - HARRISON PRECINCT, And the Upper End of King Street. Henry Dusinberry, Captain. - Caleb Paulding, 2d Lieutenant. Lyon Mills, 1st Lieutenant. Gilbert Dusinberry, Ensign. . ■ .…

Jacob Haight, 1st Lieutenant. Joseph Cooley, Ensign. SALEM. Northern District. Thaddeus Crane, Captain. Ezekiel Hawley, 2d Lieutenant. Jesse Truesdale, 1st Lieutenant. Ebenezer Brown, Ensign. A List of the Officers chosen in the several districts of the North Battalion^ of Westchester County. MANOR OF CORTLANDT. The District late commanded by Francis Lent. James Kronkhyte, Captain. Staats…

John Crissey Miller, 2d Lieutenant. Samuel Haight, 1st Lieutenant. Solomon Purdy, Ensign. Commission issued, dated September 20. ' - ' The North Division of the District, late commanded by Levi Bailey. ' " , . Nathaniel Delavan, Captain, Titus Runnells, 2d Lieutenant. Thomas Nicliolls,Jun., 1st Lieutenant. Abraham Purdy, Ensign. Commission issued, dated September 20. The South Division of t…

Gilbert Lockwood. Captain. John Drake, 1st Lieutenant ; signed the association the day he was chosen. Justus A. Drake, 2d Lieutenant ; the like Peter Carman, Ensign ; the like. The District late commanded by Joseph Strang. John Hyatt, Captain. John Drake, 1st Lieutenant ; commission issued dated Sept. 20. Obadiah Purdy, 2d Lieutenant. Joseph Horton, Ensign ; signed the association the day …

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''■ / • Second Regiment. '. Thomas Thomas, Colonel. Gilbert Budd, Lieutenant-Colonel. Ebenezer Lock wood, 1st Major. Thaddeus Crane, 2d Major. Jonathan G. Tompkins, Adjutant. - ... John Thomas, 2d Quarter Master. Third Regiment. ' ' Pierre van Cortlandt, Colonel. ' Gilbert Drake, Lieutenant-Colonel. - . " -' .Toseph Strang, 1st Major. ' ■ ] ■ Ebenezer Purdy, 2d Major. K John Cooley, Adj…

Established in Westchester County. Names of the Petitioners for Cortlandt Lodge, L O. of O. F., No. 55, located at Peekskill, Westchester County. John C. Hitchcock, James L. Seabury, Caleb H. Bosworth, James M. Spear. Charter granted by G. L. of N. Y., August 18, 184L Instiiuted, Names of the Pelitioners.for Cryptic Lodge, L O. of O. P., No. 75, located at Peekskill, Westchester County. J…

Instituted June 22d, 1843. . ; . V ■ - ■ ''^ Names of the Petitioners for Ossinsin Lodge, L O. of O. F. No. 97, located at Sing Sing. Edward van Wart, C. B. Blanchard, Charles Southvvorth, Benjamin Underwood, Jonathan Knapp, David J. Foster, William Campbell, . .' E. J. Sutherland. Charter granted November 1, 1843. - ■ Names of the Petitioners for Melancthon Lodge, I. O. of O. F., No. 163,…

Presbyterian Church. Bedford. II I S T O R Y OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. BEDFORD. St. Matthew's Church, Bedford. The half shire town of the county forms in shape nearly a square, each of its sides being six miles in length. The name is probably derived from the town of the same title in Bedfordshire, England, from whence the early settlers came. The earlier etymology of its name in the …

Cornelius van Tienhoven, (an early Dutch authority.) in describing the bounds of the Indian territory of Wechquaesqueck, says, "tiiis land is situate between two rivulets called Sint Sinck and Armonck, lying between the East and North rivers."* The term Armonck (here alluded to,) is supposed to have been the original Indian appellation for the Byrani river, whose springs arise from the Comonc…

It may not be amiss to inform our readers that " Seawant or Seawan was one of the names for Indian money, called also Wampum, Wampum peague, and Peague, which consisted of herds formed of the shells of the Gluahaug,^ or wilk, a shell fish which was formerly very abundant on our coasts, but lately of more rare occurrence. It was of two colors, the black being held of twice the value of the wh…

D. 1650, the following act was passed by the Dutch council of the New Netherlands, in consequence of " the corruption of loose seawant, among which (here are current money that are not perforated, and half finished, and also made out of stone, bone, glass, muscle shells, horns, and some out of wood, and broken ones, whereby occasion is given for repeated complaints from the » O'Callaghan's H…

In IG63, seawan had got into much disrepute, and was finally discontinued in 1682. Sometime subsequent to the sale of 1640, the whole township of Bedford was emphaiically styled by the early planters Catonah's land, after the Indian chief and proprietor of that name ; hence we deduce the origin of the present local term Cantiloe, which yet survives in the northern part of the town, the termi…

Two roads in the western part of the town traverse the Indian paths of Potiticus and Suckebonk, while Muscoota path runs near the northern line. The summit of the high mountain ridge east of Bedford continues to be called the ^'' Indian farm" There is a tradition current in the neighborhood, that the south side of this mountain, sometimes denominated Stony hill, was the scene of a bloody fight …

Underbill was ordered to Stamford, to obtain particulars of the whereabouts of the savages. He brought word back, that they were encamped some five hundred strong in that direction, and that the old guide urged the forwarding a body of troops immediately thither, as he was desirous, on the one hand, to prove that the former ill success of the Dutch was not his fault ; on the other hand anxious …

It was considered best to remain here awhile, in order to refresh the men and to make arrangements for the coming attack. After a rest of a couple of hours, the party again set forward at ten o'clock. It was full moon, and the night so clear -- 'a winter's day could not be brighter,' -- that the Indian village was soon discovered at a distance. It consisted of three rows of houses or huts, ran…

They remained under cover, discharging their arrows from behind, to the great annoyance of t?ie Dutch troops. Underbill now seeing no other way to overcome the obstinate resistance of the foe, gave orders to fire their huts. This order was forthwith obeyed ; the wretched inmates, endeavoring in every way, to escape from the horrid flames, but mostly without success. The moment they made their…

They set out next morning on their return in good order, ' marching with great courage over that harrassing mountain, the Lord enduing the w^ounded with extraordinary strength,' and arrived at Stamford at noon, after a march of two days and one night, during which they had little repose and less comfort. The English received the soldiers with friendly hospitality, proffering them every possibl…

"JMamaranack, chief of the Indians residing on the Kicktawanc, or Croton River, Mongockonone, Pappenoharrow from the ^Veckquaesqueecks and Nochpeem, and the Wappings from Stamford, presented themselves in a few days (April 6, 1(344,) at Fort Amsterdam, and having pledged themselves that they should not, henceforth, commit any injury whatever on the inhabitants of New Netherland, their cattle …

Upi)n the 1st of July, 1640, Nathan Turner, in behalfof the people of Qninipiacke, (New Haven,) " bought of Ponus, sagamore of Toquams, and of Wascnssue, sagamore of Shippam, (the other Indians consenting thereto,) all the ground belonging to the said sagamores, except a piece of ground which Ponus reserved for himself and the other Indians to plant upon." This purchase embraced all the land s…

Robert Coe, on behalfof tliemselves and twenty other planters, purchased Puppowanns of New Haven, for X33 sterling. Lambert's History of New Haven, 176, d Lambert's Hii^tory of New Haven. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 7 miles north of the town plot of Stamford, and two miles still further north for the pasture of their cattle ; also eight miles east and west, (the same as paid for before ;) and as …

Segotah, Jovis, Tohmacogyah, Yannayo, Kakenoud, we do for ourselves, our heirs and executors, administrators and assignees, and for and in the behalf of all other proprietors of ye lands, commonly called ye hopp grounds : we say we do hereby sell, alienate, assign and set over, from these our heirs, executors, administrators and assignees, a certain parcel of uplands and meadows, commonly call…

Signed, sealed and delivered, in ye presence of us, Joshua Knap, David Waterbury.^ Katonah ><^ his marke. RocKAHWAY tsj his markc. Segotah t^ his marke. Jovis \x his marke. CoHMACOYYoH ci his marke. Yannape O* his marke. Kakenoud t> his marke. '^ Lambert's Hist, of New Haven. b Original document in possession of the Hon. W. Jay, Bedford. 8 HISTORY OF THE The same year there appear to h…

" Upon the petition of the people of the Hop ground, this court doth grant them the privilege of a plantation and do order that the name of the town be henceforth called Bedford, and this court doe appoint Joseph Theall to be the present chief military officer for the train band of Bedford, and Abraham Ambler is also empowered by this court to grant warrants to swear officers and witnesses, an…

By the settlement of the colonial boundaries, November, 1664, Bedford fell within the jurisdiction of Connecticut, the line between the two colonies commencing from the east point of Mamaroneck River, where the fresh water falls into the salt at high water mark, north north west to the line of Massachusetts. On the ground that this decision was erroneous, a farther agreement was concluded at …

By this settlement Bedford would have been transferred to New York ; but the king's death unfortunately took place on the 6th of February, 1684, before its completion, in consequence of which the whole matter was again left open for a long and angry discussion which soon ensued. In 1685 the general court of Connecticut issued an order to the effect, that all towns should take out patents in …

Upon the 25th May, 1692, Catonah, Noname, Wappowaham, Wevvewanapoage, Chuckheag and Pommescecan, sell to Daniel Simpkins of Bedford, a certain piece of land lying west of the bounds of Bedford, that is to say, half a mile square, as it is already marked and laid out by the Indians, and bounded as followeth, viz. east by the bounds of Bedford , and south by a brook running off from the west ridge…

In March, 1695-6, we find Governor Fletcher of New York, writing to Governor Treat concerning sundry persons in Rye and Bedford who desired to have their land titles confirmed. ^ At a meeting of ye governor and council, held at Hartford, January 19th, 1696, protection was granted to the towns of Rye and Bedford, as members of their corporation ; and on the 10th of May following, Daniel Simpk…

April 19th, 1697, Governor Fletcher states that Major Sellick had interfered in favor of Connecticut, with fifty armed men.f In reply 30th of April, 1697, Connecticut disclaims the use of violent measures, and refers the whole matter to the King.g Governor Fletcher and counsel, in answer to Connecticut, May 10th, 1697, entitles the reasons of the latter subterfugeesj and complains of her mak…

From the town records, it appears that Zachariah Roberts, was allowed by the town, three shilhngs aday, and half his expenses, and the town further ordered that every man should pay him two pounds of flax for his expenses in going to Connecticut about the said patent. In answer to Governor Fletcher's letter of May the 10th, the Governor and general assembly of Connecticut reply May 19th, 169…

In a letter dated May 6th, Lord Bellamont expresses his thanks and good will towards Connecticut, and encloses a letter from the Lords Commissioners of Trade, in regard to Rye and Bedford ; he also denies their reasons for countenancing those towns in their revolt. ^ In reply, May, 1698, the deputy governor and assistants express the kindest and most friendly feelings towards his excellency, bu…

'' Kotonah Sagamore and chief proprietor of ye land about Bedford, having formerly sold unto the inhabitants of the town of Bedford, a certain tract of meadow land and upland northerly from the town and joining to their first purchase, which tract of land is bounded by a small brook east, which runs north on the west side of Potiticus falls, and west by Beaver Dam River, northerly by the Cross…

The town doth also agree that ye land westward of the first purchase, shall be paid by heads ; and every head that payeth the Indians for it shall have every one of them an equal share, according to what they pay. At the same time a committee is chosen by vote, consisting of Zacariah Robertson, John Holmes, jun,, and Jonathan Petit, to see ye Indians satisfied for ye land formerly bought of t…

*' To begin where Beaver dam river and Cross River meet and so to run on the north west side of a brook called miry brook, and then to run across the hills westerly on the west side of Cisqua meadows until it meets the river called Cisqua River, and a great swamp, and so to run up the brook and by marked trees to the north end of Byram pond, and so to the north end of Cohamong pond, and then to…

Upon the 4th of January 1703-4, Ketonah Sagamore and Wackemane, chief proprietors of the lands about Bedford, have sold, and by these presents doe sell &c., unto John Dibble of Bedford, in the county of Westchester, &c. a certain tract of upland and meadow, &c. all within ye bounds hereafter named and bounded by marked trees, from one branch of Beaver dam River southward of Stone hills, then …

The same year we find John Dibble and wife, conveying to Jacobus Van Conrtland, 700 acres of land lying in Bedford, called the vineyard purchase, besides a certain parcel of meadow and o The original documents in possession of the Hon, William Jay. . . 14 HISTORY OF THE upland in ye bounds of said Bedford, first purchased, with marked trees northerly, eastwardly by a small brook which runnet…

Wherein Catonah and Wackemane sell to Jacobus Van Courtland of the city of New York, and Zacariah Robertson, a certain tract of upland meadow and swamp, all within ye bounds hereat'ter named, that is to say to begin where Beaver dam River and ye Cross River meets, and so to run westvvardly by Bedfords marked trees until it comes to a black oak tree marked upon a high hill, and then to run wes…

wardly by ye wilderness, north on ye wilderness, and eastwardly on ye wilderness or land not laid out, every of which sides is six miles in length, whinh said lands have been by purchase or otherwise lawfully obtayned of the native Indian proprietors thereof &c., and the governor and company of the said colony assembled in general council by virtue of their charter afterwards to wit, ye 21st da…

Jacobus Van Courtland, Obadiah Seely, Stephen Claeson, John Westcoate, jun., Richard Westcoate, Nathan Clarke, Joseph Hunt, Richard Ay res, Jeremiah Andrews, Joseph Palmer, David Meade, John Dibble, Daniel Jones, John Clapp, Thomas Hovi'ard and Vincent Simpkins, their heirs the said tract of 23,000 acres called ye town of Bedford, &c. Witness our right trusty and right well beloved cousin, Ed…

For his vineyard purchase, 607 acres . . . 1 10 05 For his right in Dibble's purchase, 762 acres . 1 18 00 For his right in ye new purchase. . . . 2 13 04 The following document is extracted from a manuscript volume entitled " the receipt book of the quit rents of Bedford, paid from 1714 to 1767." " Received of Mr. Jonathan Miller and Joseph Seely the sum of fifty pounds, proclamation money,…

Upon the 23d of June, 1736, '' the land to the north of Cross River was divided by lot among the twenty nine proprietors of Bedford." ' On the 10th of April, 1738, Jacobus Van Cortland devised ''all his tenements and hereditaments situated within the patent and township of Bedford to his son Frederick Yan Cortland of Yonkers and his three daughters ; Margaret, wife of Abraham Depeyster ; An…

To Frederick Van Cortlandt, was allotted 1424 acres, to Abraham De Peyster 1110 acres, to John Chambers 1282 acres, and to Peter Jay 1299 acres. a The original in possession of William Jay of Bedford. ^ The ancestor of John was Thomas Dibble a freeman of Dorchester, Massachusetts, who removed to Windsor, Conn, c Co. Lib. G. foho 298. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. Upon the death of Peter Jay, Esq. …

The village of Bedford is delightfully situated a little north of the Mehanas River, in a large and fertile vale almost environed by high hills. The surrounding country, is well wooded, and watered by several streams tributary to the Croton. The principal of these are the Pepemighting misnamed the Kisco, the Cisqua or Beaver dam, and the Peppeneghek or Cross River. Bedford beinoa half shire to…

In 1681 the general court of that colony ordered the laying out of a plantation at the Hop ground. On the 11th of October, 1681, the proprietors of the Hop ground appointed a committee to lay out and divide the residue of the land at the Hop ground. It was also agreed to receive eleven inhabitants in order to form a town, and a committee appointed to go and view the land for the purpose of …

On the 9ih of January, 1699, the town agreed to give six acres of land for a grind stone. November 17ih, 1701, the town bought a mill for £15. The present village contains a court house and prison, two churches, an academy, two taverns, three stores, forty dwellings, and about two hundred and fifty inhabitants ; it is fourteen miles from Sing Sing, and sixteen from Tiirrytown, on the Hudson, …

the year and departed this life 24 July 1777 A. D. 1655. W. W. here lies the body of Thomas Woolsey also Jacob Briam son of Thomas born Sept. 1733 ob. 1760.- Sacred to the memory of the Rev'd Ebenezer Grant 17 years minister of the Presbyterian Church in Bedford who departed this life Sept. 6. 1821. aged 48 years _ , Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth, yea, …

The proprietors of the Hop ground appear to have made early provision for the erection and support of a church, for, in 1680j " it was agreed that a meeting house should be erected on the com^ mens." In 1681, the general court instructed the committee who were to la^^ out a plantation at the hop ground, " to take care that there should be a suitable lot laid out for the first minister of the …

Abraham Ambler a frame house fortyfeet by twenty- two. *' 16th of December, 1692, David Mead was chosen by the town to k'eep the town druu), to keep it in repair and to beat it when necessary, and to be allowed 10 shillings yearly." Prior to the use of bells in New England, the meetings were summoned by beat of drum, or the blowing of the conch shell: to this practice the poet alludes : "Ne…

Joseph Morgan, minister as follows, viz : first to give him the use of the parsonage, on condition he stays three years ; secondly, to build him a two story house, twenty-seven feet by twenty, the house to belong to his heirs if he die in the town ; if he removes he shall pay the towfj the expence of building the house ; third, to give him the first year £40, and plant and manure forty acres…

In a summary account of the state of the church in the province of New York, as it was laid before the clergy, convened October 5di, 1704. at New York ; it is therein stated that " there is an independent church at Bedford where the minister designs to leave them ; they are well affected to the church, and it is hoped when he is gone they will be in communion with Iier.''^ The following year…

Rec. minister of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in Bedford. e Son of the Rev. John Jones, of Fairfield, born at Concord, January 11, 1641. 2 2 HIISTORY OF THE A^ V The first regularly installed Presbyterian pastor of Bedford, ^vas the Rev. Wihiam Tennent ; this individual upon his first i^rrival in America, (in 1716,) settled at East Chester, A. D. 1720 ; the exact date of his removal t…

The Presbyterian Society was incorporated by virtue of an act of the legislature of this state " entitled an act to enable all religious denominations in this state to appoint trustees who shall be a body corporate, for the purpose of taking care of the temporalities of their respective congregations, and for other purposes therein mentioned, passed 6th of April, 1784, " to be known by the nam…

Sept. 20, 1804 Rev. Ebenezer Grant, ob. Sept. 6, 1821 April 16, 1828 Rev. Jacob Green, present minister. First elders of the church, Ebenezer Miller, and Jacob Smith, first deacon Ebenezer Miller. CHURCH MEMORANDA. A. D. 1826, communicants 141, baptisms 19, » The Rev. William Tennent was the founder of the Log. College, Penn. See Biographical sketches of the founder by A. Alexander, D. J).-…

Mathews Episcopal Church, a neat structure of brick, erected in 1807, by public subscription. Bedford originally constituted one of the three districts of Ryo parish, having been annexed thereto by the general acts of assembly, passed in 1693, 1696 and 1700. The first rector of the parish was the Rev. Thomas Pritchard ;b from a letter addressed by this individual to the Venerable Propogation …

In the spring of 1762, the precincts of Bedford and North Castle were visited by the Rev. George Dibble and St. George Talbot, Esq. The latter gentleman, (says Mr. HuQ)phreys,) willing to know the religious state of the people, desired Mr. Dibble to accompany him to Bedford, Crumpond and Peekskill, and to return by way of Croton and White Plains, which he did, and preached * The earliest meetin…

Talbot's will and that by evasive practices in law, the cause is still undetermined. "t> In 1771, Mr. John Livingston informs the Propogation Society, that with regard to Mr. Talbot's will the attorneys have judged it expedient to come to an agreement with the heirs of Mr. Talbot, by which the executors should pay them £1300, in full for their claim and demand on the real and personal estate.…

In consequence of an act passed for the relief of the Protestant Episcopal Church on the 17ih of March, 1795 ; this church was again incorporated under the name and title of " the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United towns of Bedford and New Castle, the church at New Castle to continue by the regular name of St. George's Church." Charles Haight of New Castle, and William Miller, Esq. of …

George Talbot, had been recovered by a judgment obtained in the supreme court against Philip I. Livingston, and the said money after deducting charges will probably amount to about twenty-five hundred dollars." The vestry at the same meeting resolved to purchase a certain house and forty acres of land in Bedford, at the price of sixteen hundred and twenty-five dollars, for a glebe and parsona…

In 1839 the church was repaired and new seated ; the first delegate from this parish to the Diocesan convention in 1787, was Stephen de Lancey, Esq. ^ Incorp. of Relig. Soc. Lib. A. 64. b Hist, of Trinity Ch. N. Y. by Samuel Berrien, D. D. c The church at New Castle having been found too much decayed for public worship, was taken down in 1839 ; from that time services have been entirely conf…

The Baptist Society was first organized September 22d, 1798, seven of its members having received legal letters of dismission from the Baptist Church of Stamford, to form a new society under the pastoral charge of Elder Jones ; on the eighth of May 1802, elder Ezra Fountain was elected Pastor of this church, an office which he held with great acceptance until his death which took place Novem…

The Union Academy of Bedford occupies a prominent situation south east of the Baptist Church ; its principal is Alexander G. Reynolds. Near the hamlet, are situated the residences of William Hursell and Jabez Robertson, Esqrs. To the south east lies the Hook farm, the property of Phinehas Barrett Esq., (formerly belonging to Col. James Holmes.) Upon (he 5th of April, 1774, James Smith and Ma…

James Holmes volunteered in the service of his country, and was in the great and destructive battle under the command of General Abercrombie, in which were nineteen hundred men killed and wounded. After the conquest of Canada he returned to Bedford. Upon the commencement of hostilities between America and Great Britain, he was appointed by the New York Convention one of a committee of three, v…

He subsequently accepted the appointment of Lieut. Colonel of the corps of West Chester County refugees, in the British service ; in this corps he remained till the end of the war. Colonel James Holmes died at New Haven, July, 1824; leaving issue by his wife Tamar, two daughters ; Tamar, who married James Ronalds, father of William R. Ronalds, Esq., of New York, and Sally, the wife of Jeremi…

On the evening of the 29ihof December, 1780, (writes General Heath,) a party of the enemy from Delancey's corps, consisting of about one hundred infantry and fifty horse, came up to North Castle where after a short halt they proceeded towards Bedford new purchase. Capt. Pritchard who was posted at Bedford with a company of continental troops, and some militia, immediately advanced towards th…

The road proceeding north from the village descends into the valley of the Beaver dam, (Cisqua,) watered by a beautiful stream of the same name, which rises in the adjoining town of Poundridge. In its progress to the Croton the Beaver dam is fed by the waters of broad and muddy brooks. By the process of gauging in 1833, (at a fair minimum,) the Beaver dam and Broad brook yielded four million n…

This timid animal, (says Van der Donck,) " always constructed its dwellings over running streams, having apertures in the lower stories which communicated with the water from which they could more easily retreat under water to places of safety which they have always prepared near their houses ; these consist of a hollow or hole entwining under water from the side of the stream whereon their h…

It appears that the old road laid out to the vineyard purchase in 1739, " extended north from Harris's mill at the west side of Cantetoe ridge on the east side of " deer's delight," and so through to the purchase.^ Deer must have been very numerous here in 1656, for the same authority just quoted says " the land abounded with them every where, and their numbers appear to remain undiminished …

The house is delightfully seated on a rising ground backed with luxuriant woods. The surrounding scenery is exceedingly picturesque, particularly on the west overlooking the Kisco and Croton vallies, and the hills bordering the Hudson. Among these is the distant Dunderberg. A sunset view from this place is uncommonly grand. The interior of the mansion contains a number of excellent portraits. …

Although he had been "long remembered," he was not entirely forgotten. The Supreme Court being in session in New York, the gentlemen of the bar, held a meeting, of which David B. Ogden was chairman, and John Suydam was secretary, and at wliich a committee was appointed, consisting of Greene C. Bronson, Jan^es Tallmadge, J. A. Spencer, D. S. Jones, G. Griffin, and J. J. Rosevelt, who reported a…

vate virtues and public worth has justly endeared him to the nation, liis patriotism, his great talents as a statesman, and his great acquirements as a jurist, his eminent purity as a christian, and his probity as a man, all unite to present him to the public as an example whose radiance points to the attainment of excellence." Tiie memory of this great and good man will be embalmed in the he…

Miller and Noah Smith, trustees. ^ The settlement also contains a post office, three stores and twenty-five houses. The West Chester Rail Road passes a little east of the place : the Peppeneghek and the Cisqua intersect a mile to the eastward. Previous to the erection of the Croton dam, the shad fish annually ascended the river to Whitlocksville a distance of nearly thirty miles from the Huds…

The arable, pasture, and meadow lands, are in very just proportion for a good farming country, and the whole is well watered by springs, brooks, and rivulets, the latter of a good size for mills ; the summits of the hills afford many extensive and interesting prospects, but the hills are stony and hard to till though they yield good crops of grain, grass, and all the common fruits." In the v…

Lemuel Light. -- Constable and Collector. Philip Leek, ] Richard Sackett, ! Assessors John Miller, f ^^^^-^^o^^- Ephraim Raymond, J James McDonald Eli Tyler, J> Commissioners of Roads. Zebediah Mills. a The town records consist of four volumes, No. 1 entitled Record of the town, 1683. No. 2 the Laws and Orders of Connecticut Colony, &c., entered upon record by Zachariah Roberts, recorder…

Anthony's nose in the Highlands, whilst the latter held authority over the lands of Kitchawan, lying south of Verplanck's Point, including Senasquaneck, (Teller's Point,) and the small island of Oscawana. The Indian villages in their order were, first, Kitchawonk, situated near the mouth of the Croton, so called from the original name of the river, viz : " Kitchawan,"a term which is descriptive…

The Indian castle of Kitchawan (according to tradition) occupied a commanding position on the neck proper overlooking the Croton and Haverstraw bays, a little northwest of tlie manor house. This site was chosen for the purpose of protecting the fisheries, and overawing the neighboring tribes. A variety of Indian weapons are occasionally found in the neighborhood, consisting principally of battl…

In 1644, Mamaronack was chief of the Indians residing on the Kitchawan. f^ !^ Pro. N. Y. Hist. Soc. 1844, 100. !XL::::...o. • 128101S d O'Callaghan's Hist. N. N. p. 302, 36 HISTORY OF THE A. D. 1645, Aepjen chief sachem of the Mohegans signed a treaty of peace in behalf of the Kitchawanghs.a On the 15th of September, 1663, occurs the name of Meghtesewakes, chief of Kitchawan, and in 1699, …

On the Sd of June, 1682, occurs a sale from the Indian proprietors, Ackemak, Jangheor, Nawakies, Wettatane, Kaegara, Pewengen, Askawanes, Siggeres, Owarrevvie, Aronjsack, Serram, Geckawock, Garhanck, Awoejhackias, Armawain, Ogkan, Nennafarick, Wapeken, Sepaacktan, and Awemaracktow, to Cornelius Van Burgum, consisting of all that parcel neck or point of land, with the marsh, meadow ground or valle…

and divided from the main land by certain trees marked by the Indians, together with half the said creek, &c. &c., for and in consideration of a certain sum or quantity of Wampum and divers other goods, paid by Cornelius Van Burgum.^ It is certain that some time prior to 1748, Sarah Teller held the neck as tenant at sufferance nnder the Van Cortlandt family. A branch of the Teller family were e…

Upon the 14 of July, 1800, the heirs of William Teller, conveyed part of the neck to Elijah Morgan of Cortlandt-town • 6th of November, 1804, Elijah Morgan, jr., and Ann his wife re-sold the same to Robert Underbill ; on the 16th of August 1804, Robert McCord and wife conveyed another portion of the neck to Robert Underbill ; upon the death of the latter individual the whole became vested in …

ed, as for themselves and the rest of their relations send, greeting, know ye that for and in consideration of the sum of twelve pounds in wampum and several other merchandises, as by a schedule hereunto annexed more at large, doth and may appear to them the same Indians in hand paid before the ensealino- and deHvering thereof, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and for other divers ca…

COUNTS- OF WESTCHESTER. Signed and delivered in presence of us, Francis Rambolett, Gulian Verplanck. This is the mark of q Pevvemind, This is the marke of P Oskewans, The mark of b3 Siecham, This is the mark of H Isighers, The mark of I^ Prackises, The mark of O Turham, The mark of M Querewighnit. A schedule or list of goods paid by Stephanus Van Cortlandt, in his deed expressed.…

The following year Thomas Dekay, Richard Abramsen, Jacob Abramsen, Sybout Harche, Jacob tlarche and Samuel Dekay, " obtained liberty and licence to purchase of the Indians, (each of them,) three hundred acres of land, lying and being in the high lands by the north of Stephen Yan Cortland t's land, which is called by the Indians, Wenebees^ lying between two creeks, over against the Thunder hi…

" All that tract or parcel of land situate lying and being on Hudson's River at a certain place called by the Indians Sachus, and stretching by the north side of Mr Stephanas Van Cortlandt's land to the said river to another creek, and so runs up said creek in several courses to a certain tree marked with R, and from the said marked tree southerly by marked trees all along to a marsh to anoth…

40 knives. 2 rolls of tobacco, 3 lead ladles, 100 Indian awls,^ 20 tobacco boxes, 200 needles, 2 swords, 8 coats, 4 half vats of beer. Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of Brant Schuyler, Levinius V. Schayck, George Brewerton. The mark of kj Weskhewen Sachem, The mark of X Tupaine, The mark of N Amterone, The mark of ?3 Shaphame.'* » Used in perforating wampum. b Book of …

To all whom this shall come, sendeth, greeting ; whereas, Teunis Dekay, Richard Abramsen, Jacob Abramsen, Sybout Harchie, Jacob Harchie, and Samuel Dekay, all of the city of New York, have by virtue of my order or lycense, bearing date the 6th day of March, Anno Domini, 1684- 5, according to the law and practice of the said Province, for a valuable consideration purchased of the natives and In…

Now know ye that by virtue of my commission and authority devised unto me, and power in me residing, in consideration of the quit rent, hereinafter received, I have given, granted, ratified and confirmed, and by these presents do give, grant, ratify and confirm unto the said Teunis Dekay, Richard Abramsen, Jacob Abramsen, Sybout Harchie, Jacob Harchie , and Jacobus Dekay, jun., all that certai…

land up to the said river, to another creek, and so runs up said creek ill several courses to a certain tree marked with T R, and from the said marked trees southerly by marked trees all along to a marsh, to another tree marked with T R, west of the aforesaid creek which lyes by said Stephanus Van Cortland's land, including all the meadows both fresh and salt within said bounds containing in a…

And for the better preserving the title of the above recited parcel of land and premises, I have caused these presents to be entered in the secretary's Oilice, of this province. Given under my hand and sealed with the seal of the province at Fort James in New York, the 23d day of December, A. D. lG85.a Thomas Dongan. The above patent, commonly called " Ryck's Patent," passed by purchase to …

landt, and on the west by Hudson's river aforesaid, containing 1800 acres, reference being had to a certain patent granted by Thos. Dongan, &c. (fcc."'^ The following receipts are for quit rent, due on the Ryck Patent. Received of Mr. Philip Yan Cortlandt three hundred and eighty bushels of wheat for thirty eight years quit rent, due to his majesty from the within patent, and in full for the …

I give and devise to my son Jacob all that farm he now lives on, containing 350 acres, lying and being, &c. on the southeast part of a tract of land formerly granted to my father, Ryck Abramsen Lent and others, which is commonly known by the name of Ryck's Patent, and by the Indian name of Sackhoes, to have and to hold, (fee. To my son Hendrick all that farm I now live on, containing 350 acr…

The descendants of the testator are still numerous in Cortlandttown. Hercules Lent, a great grandson of the patentee, holds a portion of the patrimonial estate, and occupies the family home, a The original document is in the possession of Mr. Nathl. Bedle, of PeekskilL b Surrogate's Office, N. Y., No. 25, 337. 44 HISTORY OF THE stead. On the west bank of the Annsville creek was situated the …

" To all whom these presents shall come, sendeth greeting : Whereas, Emigent, Askewans, Penarand, and Tagehkint, natives and principal owners of the tract of land commonly called or known by the Indian name of Kechtawong, did in and by their certain deed or writing, under their hands and seales, bearing date the day of August now last past, for the consideration therein mentioned, grant, bargain…

And whereas I, the said Thomas Dongan, in and by a certain deed under my hand and seal, bearing date 12th day of October, did grant and sell over unto John Knights, of the city of New York, all my right and title in the same, &c. I do, by these presents, ratify and confirm the same to John Knights, this 20th day of March, 1686." Upon the 20th of April, 1687, we find a conveyance from John K…

" We, Sachima Wicker, sachem of Kightavvonck, Koraghfall, Avvoghran, Moninghme, a squaw, Marackenegh, a squaw, Poking, a boy, Wighquekameeck, quean, a boy, Massarcett, Ilowogharint, Johnny Taparinock, Oghgniawe, Crraragquock, Pagkerngkinck, Ravisson, IMighegaroe Tapugh, a squaw, Tappawahigh, a squaw, Aratissanck Maentigroo kaas, his Kapoaghpurmin Sawappawall, all right, just, natural owners and…

Her mark I Tapahuck, a squaw, Sackima wee, The mark of 0 Sawappen, a squaw, sachem of Kichtawank, N " R Arahsant, his mark. " X Maantick, Corachpa, r^ . - - "A Kakiskagin, a squaw, Wechrequa, '^ " Q Ackparum, a squaw, Monrechro, ^ " V Ockququqrie, a squaw, " fi Oranack Rank Manackawagh, a squaw, kh " iy} Paghkinekink, Pooghkink, a lad 15 years of age, g " ><J Rawefen, signer of the right…

» Book of Indian Deeds, Alb. warrant for survey, Lib. i., 88. 46 HISTORY OF THE governor's fees on this occasion amounted to three hundred pieces of eight. Over the extensive forests of Cortlandt (celebrated for their fat venison,) the lord of the manor was constituted, '-the sole and only ranger, to have and enjoy all the benefits and perquisites, (fcc. that of right doth belong nnto a ran…

" To all to whom these presents shall come, sendeth greeting : Whereas, our loving subject, Colonel Stephanus Van Cortlandt, one of the members of our Council of our Province of New York, &c., hath by his petition presented unto our trusty and well beloved Colonel Benjamin Fletcher, Captain General and Governor-in-chief of our said Province of New York and territories depending thereon in Ameri…

Adolph Phillips, including, in the said northerly line, all the meadows, marshes, coves, bays and necks of land and peninsulas that are adjoining or extending into Hudson's river within the bounds of the said line, and from the said red cedar tree another due easterly Ime running into the woods twenty English miles, and from thence along the partition line between our r',olony of Connecticut a…

Thomas Dongan, late Governor of our said Province, and whereon our said loving subject hath made considerable improvement, having been at great cost, charge and expense in the purchasing the said tract of land and meadows from the native Indians, as well as in the settling a considerable i;umber of families thereon, and being willing to make some further improvem.ent thereon, doth by his said p…

t-K. 48 HISTORY OF THE • lakes, fountains, waters, water- courses, rivers, rivulets, runs, streams, broolcs, creeks, harbors, coves, inlets, outlets, island of land and naeadow, necks of land and meadow, peninsulas of land and meadow, ferries, fishing, fowling, huntin? and hawking, and the fishing on Hudson's river so far as the bounds of the said land extends upon the said river, quarries,…

creeks, harbors, coves, inlets, outlets, island of land and naeadow, necks of land and meadow, peninsulas of land and meadow, ferries, fishing, fowling, huntin? and hawking, and the fishing on Hudson's river so far as the bounds of the said land extends upon the said river, quarries, mines, minerals, (silver and gold onl}'^ excepted,) and all other the rights, members, liberties, privileges, …

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 49 part and parcel of the same, and all waifs, estrays, wrecks, deodands, goods of felons, happening, and being forfeited, within the said lordship and manor of Corilandt, together, with all and every sum and sums of money, to be paid as a post fine, upon any fine, or fines, to be levied of- any land, tenements, or hereditaments within the said lordship and manor of Cor…

part and parcel of the same, and all waifs, estrays, wrecks, deodands, goods of felons, happening, and being forfeited, within the said lordship and manor of Corilandt, together, with all and every sum and sums of money, to be paid as a post fine, upon any fine, or fines, to be levied of- any land, tenements, or hereditaments within the said lordship and manor of Cortlandt, together with the …

I. 7 50 HISTORY OF THE in our County of- Kent, within our realm of England, yielding, rendering and paying therefore yearly and every year forever unto us, our heirs and success sors, at our city of New York, on the feast day of the Annunciation of our blessed Virgin Mary, the yearly rent of forty shillings current money of our said Province, in lieu and stead of all other rents and services…

Tlie following receipt for manorial quit-rent is endorsed, on the Royal Patent : Received in quality, as Receiver General of this Province, this 16th day of August, 1720, of Mrs. Gertrude van Cortlandt, executrix of Stephanus van Cortlandt, deceased, the sura of eight pounds proclamation money in full of quit-rents, for all the lands lying within the Manor of Cortlandt, to the 25th day of Mar…

• The use of the letter K in this word is modern, the C ancient. !: To face page 51, vol. i. PJG1 Ducal Arms. -- Arg. a lion, rampant, gu. crowned or, for Courland, charged ih^ mantle lined ermine, surmounted with a crown. Family Arms. -- Arg. lh4'ml Mthin a Right Flon. Ptephanus, nat.=Gertrude Schuyler 7th Mav, I64i; Mayor of New York, 1677 ; first Lord of ihe Mnnor of Cortlnudt, purch…

Ricketts, Westmoreland, Jamaica, and Wary Walton, ofN. Y. Abraham, nat. 19 Oct. 1713, o!). s. p aet. Philip, nat. 29 Feb. 1715, ob. s. p. aet. Col. Philip, nat. Nov 10, 1739, ob. May 1st, l«14. Will. Rick- Catharine, etts, nat. nat Aug. 23, March 13, 1745 ; ob. an 1742 infant Brig. Gen Philip van C. nat. Aug. 21, 1749, O. S ob. Nov. 21, 1831, The last of the heirs of the …

Steven van Cortlandt, then residing at Cortlandt, in South Holland, father of the above mentioned OlofF Stevensen van Cortlandt. Like his illustrious ancestors, Oloff Ste- -:-■ vensen van Cortland chose the military profession. As early as 1639, we find him attached to the military service of the Dutch West India Company. He subsequently emigrated to this country, and was soon after his…

PEDIGREE OF VAN CORTLANDT OF CORTLANDT. Ducal Arms.-- Arg. a lion, rampaut, gu. crowned or, for Courland, charged on the breast with an escutcheon, on which are placed the arms of the reigning Duke. Supporters.-- Two lions crowned, or, the whn(e within a mantle lined ermine, surmounted with a crown. Family Arms. -- Arg. the wings or arms of a wind-mill, saltierways sa. voided of the field, five …

1045. Rensselaer, Panat. 31 nat. 25lh or Jan der Vail. nat. 21sl New York, lO;? j first ob. a. p. ly, 1658, troon of Rensse- May, Oct. 1652 2. Frederick Philipse Nov. Lord of the Mnnnr of ancestor laer Wyek. 1U3I. Coillandt, purchased of the l(iri:i. iialenled l*lh Jun. llin?; "h. 17110. branch. Johannes or John van Corthndt, rat. 24th net. 1672; Lord of the Manor of Cort- =An…

vernor of the State of New York. Col. Philip, nat. Will. Rick- Catharine, Nov 10, 1739, etts, nat. nat Aug. 2? ob. May 1st, Marcb 13, 1745 ; ob. i 1814. 1742 infant Brig Gen Philip van C. nat. Aug. 21,1749, O. S, ob. Nov. 21, 1831, The last of the heirs of the entail. Gilbert, nat. 6ih Aiiril. 17.=i7,ob. s. p. I2th.NL.v. 17d6, Stephen, nat. 13tU Feb. 1760, ob, 3. p. 29th Aug. 177…

Pierre van C. heir of his uncle=Catha Philip, and first proprietor the estate in fee simple. Beck, da. of Theudric Romeyn Beet Esq.M. D. of Albany. Theod'c Catharine Romeyn T, K. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. portion of Livonia, but was conquered by the Teutonic Knights in 1561. It subsequently became a fief of Poland. After the fall of that power it remained for a short time independent under…

Of this individual, the historian of New Netherland remarks, " Oloff" Stevensen, or Oloff" Stevens van Corihindt, as he subsequently signed his name, left the Company's service in 1648. On becoming a freeman he embarked in trade, built a brewery in New Amsterdam, and became wealthy. He was Colonel of the Burghery, or City train bands in 1619, in which year he was also appointed one of the nine…

He had the character of being a worthy citizen, and a man most liberal in his charities." By his wife Ann Loockermans, " he had issue -- seven children -- Siephanus who married Gertrude Schuyler ; Maria who married Jeremias van Rensselaer, 12th July, 1662; Catharine, who married first, John Derval, and secondly, Frederick Philips ; Cornelia, who married Barent Schuyler; Jacob, who married Eva…

Stephanus, (son of Oloff Stevensen van Cortlandt,) was born on the 7th of May, 1643. This distinguished personage, upon the death of his brother-in-law, Jeremias van Rensselaer, A. D., 1675, became one of the three administrators of his estate, during the minority of Killian'van Rensselaer, (then 12 years old.) Stephanus van Cortlandt had charge of the books, for which duty he received one hun…

" Know all men by these presents, that I, Stephanus van Cortlandt, of the city of New York, merchant, being distempered in body, but of good, sound and firm memory, praised be Almighty God therefor, do make, ))ublish, and declare ; this my last will and testament, (this 14th day of April, in the yeai* of our Lord God and Saviour Jesus Christ, one thousand and seven hundred, in the twelfth yea…

" All that neck and parcel of land on the east side of the Hudson River, at the entering of the highlands over against a certain place called Haverstraw, which is known to the Indians by the name of Meanagh, (Verplanck's Point,) separated from my other lands known to the Indians by the name of Appamaghpogh, by a certain creek called Meanagh, and bounded on the other side by the creek that runs…

The above will was proved on the 2d day of June, A. D. 1700. The will of Gertrude, his wife, bears date October, 1718. Upon the tfie 23d of December, A. D. 1706, Oliver van Gortlandt, one of the devisees of Stephanus, published his last will and testament, in which he devised all his right, title and interest, of and into his portion, to his ten surviving brothers and sisters, by wliich they b…

Stephanos van Cortlandt, when they gave to each other releases in due form of law, viz. : Phih'p Verplanck and Gertrude, his wife. Mary Melin. Samuel Bayard and Margaret, his wife. Andrew Johnson, and Catharine, ditto. Stephen de Lancey, and Anne, ditto. Philip Van Cortlandt. John Schuyler, and Cornelia, his wife.^- William Skinner, and Elizabeth, ditto. The original partition deed is in…

Peter's Church, Perth Amboy ; his real name was MacGregor, and he was among those of that clan, proscribed after the rebellion of 1715; he had received a superior education, and was endued with a strong mind ; having received holy orders, he was appointed missionary to Amboy, in New .Jersey, 1721, and died rector, A. D. 1757."^ No. 4, Stephen van Cortlandt ; No. 5, Mr. Melin ; No. 6, Stephen …

" All that certain neck or tract of land and meadow, situate, ]3dng and being in the manor of Cortlandt, being bounded on the east by the land commonly called Appamaghpogh, and a certain creek, called Meanagh, on the north by the land now belonging to Hercules Lent, and on the south and west by Hudson's River, containing 1000 acres, the lessee yielding and paying therefor the yearly rent of on…

" Conditions of sale of south lot No. 1 : 978 acres of land situated in the south-west corner of Cortlandi's manor, and corner of north lot No. 6, belonging to the estate of Philip van Cortlandt, Esq., deceased, above mentioned, sometime posted in the New York Gazette, and now to be sold at public vendue, pursuant to an act of General Assembly, passed for that purpose and agreeable to a map h…

Philip van Corllandt, the eldest survivin"^ son of Stephanus, was born on ti]e 9th of August, 1683. He married Catharine de Peyster, and on the failure of heirs male to his elder brother, John, continued the line of the family Upon the death of Philip, (which took place 21st August, 1746,) his property became divided among his six children, viz., Stephen, Abraham, Philip, John, Pierre and Cat…

"Pierre Yan Cortlandt, early took an active part against every oppression of the British government upon the colonies. He was chosen into the first Provincial Congress, was a member of the committee which formed the constitution of this state, and was honored by the suffrages of his country at the first election under the new government with the station of lieutenant governor, and continued t…

In prosperity he was not too much elated, but held a temperate and uniform course, having in view only the independence of the United States and the safety of his country. In the senate of this state he presided with dignity and propriety, nor ever suffered his opinion to be known until called upon constitutionally to decide ; and his vote was then given with promptness, uninfluenced by parl…

Soon after the destruction of Lexington and Concord (by the British troops) he threw up business, and agreeing with his patriotic father in sentiment, determined by an appeal to arms, to obtain either liberty or death. In this intention he was strongly opposed by his tory relations, who used every effort to induce him to join their standard. Governor Tryon at the same time forwarded him a maj…

The colonel immediately started his whole command in hot pursuit. Upon the first tidings, however, of their approach, Brant fled to the neighboring hills. In his diary Gen. Philip van Cortlandt remarks, "As I approached him (Brant) he being on the hills, and seeing me leaning against a pine tree waiting for the closing up of my men, ordered a rifle Indian to kill me, but fortunately he over-sho…

Hazen was called on for trial, &c. ; we were for cashiering Arnold, but the majority overruled, and he was finally sentenced to be reprimanded by the commander-in chief. Had all the court known Arnold's former conduct as well as myself he would have been dismissed the service," &c. In the year 17S0 Col. van Cortlandt was selected as one of the colonels to command a regiment of infantry under…

When you arrive at Springfield you will put yourself u^der the order of Major Gen. Lincoln, or any other your superior officers commanding at that place. You will also, if occasion should require it, alter the above route agreeably to orders from either Major General Lincoln or the quarter- mastergeneral. You will be particularly careful to collect all your men that are in proper condition to…

Gen. van Cortlandt accompanied the Marquis de la Fayette in his tour of the United States in 1824. The general died at his house on the Croton November 21st, 1S31, and with him expired the entail. By his will he bequeathed to his brother, Gen. Pierre van Cortlandt, fiOO acres ; to his three sisters, Anne van Kensselaer, Cornelia Beeckman, and Catharine van Wyck. 200 acres each; and his weste…

John Paulding, )► Fence Viewers. Bariah Richardson, J /■ Abraham Merritt, J Hercules Lent, "] Jonathan Ferris, ^Commissioners of Highways. Pierre van Cortlandt, J Abraham Merritt, Henry Lent, son of Hercules, Jarvis Dusenberry, Caleb Barton, John Haight, John Jones, Henry Griffen, Abraham Merritt, John Paulding, Gerritt Storms, Philip van Cortlandt, Elisha Hammon, Joshua Bishop,…

The landing place was then at Pemart's dock, near the head of the tide waters of the creek. On the Sth day of x\ugust, 1745, occurs a sale of land from Andrew Johnson and Isabella his wife, daughter ofStephanus van Cortlaudt, to Caleb Hall and Palatiah Haws, consisting of a part of lot No. 2, situated in great front lot No. 9, beginning on south side of Peck's creek, containing 351 acres, ex…

» Co. Rec. Lib. G., p. 403. b Co. Rec. Lib. H., p. 344. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 63 large quantities of stoves and plongli castings, belonging to the Messrs. Thos. Southard, Taylor, Flacrjer <fc Co. ; Minor, Horlon & Co. ; Reuben R. Finch 6c Co. ; C. A. Depew & Co. ; Whiiney (fe Montanya; Rikeman & Seymour, and Judson H. C^Jilbert & Son ; besides the salamander fire brick manufactory of Abraha…

The Peekskill Academy is a flourishing chartered institution, delightfully situated on Oak Hill. Near it is still standing the tree on which was hung, during the revolutionary war, Daniel Strang, the British spy.a- " One Daniel Strang, (says Thatcher,) was found lurking about our army at Peekskill, and on examination enlisting orders were found sewed in his clothes. He was immediately tried a…

the opening of the majestic Highlands. But my pen affords an altogether inadequate description of the scene. Peekskill is certainlj^ well situated for purposes of education, furnishing as it does facilities for communicating daily, nay, almost hourly, with the great city; and from my own personal inference, as well as the testimony of others, I doubt whether there is a place in the whole range…

The stock has sold at almost as orreat an advance as ever the United States Bank stock did. The Westchester Bank declared its first dividend six months after its establishment. The bills contain a beautiful vignette representing the capture of Andre by the three farmers of Westchester County ; besides a neat engraving of the Hon. Pierre van Cortlandt. There is also a bust of this individual in…

The interior contains a neat chancel, gallery, and organ. Against the north wall of the church is placed a marble tablet, inscribed as follows : - • M. S. Ann Stevenson, The affectionate and beloved wife of Gen. 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, _ '' -. aged …

Pierre van Cortlandt, August 29th, 1841." The marble font was the gift of his son, Colonel Pierre van Cortlandt. The site of this church was formerly occupied by a military magazine, destroyed by the British army in 1777. Large quantities of grape shot have been found in the immediate vicinity. Adjoining the building on the south is situated the family vanlt of Ward B. Howard, Esq. (now presid…

A third incorporation occurs under the title of " St. Peter's Church of Cortlandt," 28th August, lS40.c This church is annexed to a much older one of the same name, situated two miles north of the village, where occasional services are still performed. The Dutch Reformed Church is a neat wooden edifice, surmounted with a spire of the same material, standing nearly south of the Episcopal Chur…

R. R. Pray, Chancellor of the State of Mississippi : *■ Mrs. Howard died on the 8th of March, 1834. b See Religious Soc lib. B. p. 56. e Lib. B. p. 60. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 67 Interred. Near this stone lie the remains of George McChain, Lieutenant in the sixth regiment of the United States Infantry, and distinguished for his valour in the battles of Chippeway and Bridgewater. In him …

The Van Nest Reformed Dutch Church in Peekskill, was incorporated on the 3d of January, 1843, and called by the above name, " in consideration of the private virtues and public liberality of Abraham Van Nest of New York." The consistory also resolved to confide the manaofement to a board of nine trustees. The following gentlemen were elected to this office, on the 16th of January, 1843: James …

The present building which was erected in 1845, is a handsome wooden structure, surmounted with a neat tower and spire ; the former contains a large bell and clock. In the cemetery adjoining the church are monuments to Capt. Isaac Conklin, who departed this life, January, 13th, 1815, aged 68 years, Zebulon Philips, and Samuel Strang, M. D., and others. There are also inclos ure belonging to t…

The new school Presbyterian church of this place was first organized November 17, 1841, by a committee from the North River Presbyter}^ The present church edifice was erected A. D. 1845, and dedicated to the service of God 9th of April, 1845 ; the society was incorporated by its present name July 29th, 1846. The first pastor was the Rev. Daniel Brown. This individual was installed May 4th, 18…

Whereas the society of people called Baptists, by way of voluntary subscription, have lately erected and built a house for public worship at or near a place called Peekskill, in the manor of Cortlandt, and as there is not as yet a sufficient sum of money raised to pay for the building said house, we the subscribers do agree upon and appoint Caleb Hall, of said manor of Cortlandt, to hire a sum …

The present society was organized in 1843, under the style and title of the First Baptist Church in Peekskill. The meeting house, which is valued at $3,400, was erected August, 1847, and dedicated the 8th of April, 1847, to the service of Almighty God. On this occasion the Rev. W. R. Williams, D. D., delivered the dedicatory sermon. This church belongs to the senior Baptist , ^ association. U…

The Methodist Episcopal church in Peekskill was first incorporated 2d August, ISOS ; Bethune Washburn, Gilbert Weeks and John Spock, trustees.^ The Methodist society must have been in existence, however, some time previous to the above incorporation, for on the 26th February, 1795, we find John Drake and Catharine his wife conveying three-quarters* of an acre of land in this place to William H…

This house during the American Revolution was occupied occasionally by General Washington as head-quarters when the army happened to be stationed here. In this time honored mansion the visitor is still shown the sleeping apartments of Washington and his noble companion in arms La Fayette. The furniture occupies nearly the same position as at that day, and the old clock still marks the passing…

No. 8 name of Discoverer. In ivhich County. Recorded. Book. Page. Gilbert Weeks. W. C. Co., town of March 16, 26. 190. Cortlandt, within a 1796. quarter of a mile of Peekskill landing, on the north side of McGregory's brook silver ore. Numerous minerals are also found in this neighborhood, such as Epidote, Garnet, &c. Sphene is said to have been discovered near Peekskill in an aggregate …

It appears that Clinton had sent up a flag of truce from New York, demanding the release of Edmund Palmer, his lieutenant, who had been detected as a spy in the American camp. The brief and emphatic answer of Putnam runs thus: '' Head Quarters, 7th August, 1777. " Sir : Edmund Palmer, an officer in the enemy's service, was taken as a spy lurking within the American lines. He has been 72 ' H…

Disaffection and treachery prevailed on every side ; men there were who from fear or from other base causes refused to take part on the side of virtue and patriotism, and remained as neutrals, wavering between each party, and acting as their personal safety seemed most to require. Many, calling themselves Whigs, were constantly endeavoring by covert means to blast the hopes and discourage the g…

The British general wrote a letter to the American commander, demanding his prisoner, and threatening him with vengeance if a compliance with his demand was not immediately acceded to ; but he received for answer that the prisoner was " taken as a spy, tried as a spy, convicted as a spy, and that be should be hung as a spy." Here the matter rested until the morning previous to his execution, wh…

With a dignity of purpose and a countenance that told how intense were the feelings then glowing within him, he told her he must die. Insensible she was carried from his presence and conveyed back to her friends. The following morning, at the hour appointed for his execution, on an enclosed spot of ground near the summit, on the eastern side of the hill, was seen a gallows rudely constructed of…

The summit of Gallows Hill embraces a fine view of the river, the scenery of the race and surrounding country. The remains of Fort Look Out are situated on the adjoining hill. During the revolutionary contest, the village of Peekskill appears to have suffered severely from the enemy's incursions. "Before the British army took the field, for the third campaign of 1777, (says Mr. Smith) two ente…

of the provisions was considerable.''^ '' September, 1777, the enemy came out on both sides of the Hudson simultaneously in considerable force, consisting of from two to three thousand men, on which occasion the American barracks and store-houses, and the whole village of Peekskill was sacked and burnt dA^di the country pillaged."b The Weekly Mercury of Feb. 16th, 1778, (published by Hugh Gai…

Major Andre, who was returning to New York after having in the character of a spy concerted measures with the infamous Benedict Arnold, then commanding at the posts in the Highlands, for betraying the said posts into the hands of the enemy, and for his virtue in refusing a large sum of money offered by the said Major Andre as a bribe to permit him to escape ; and for and in consideration of th…

by the several acts to them given, hath by their deed bearing date on the 16th day of June, 1783, granted and sold unto the said John Paulding all that certain tract or parcel of land, situated in the manor of Corllandt, in said county of Westchester, and state aforesaid, now in possession of said John Paulding, and is commonly known by lot No. 14 in great lot No. 1, containing 100 acres. Also,…

Fountain, (his medical attendant,) to the bed side, and thus addressed him : " Doctor, please tell all those who ask after me, that I die a true republican." Paulding's remains repose beneath a handsome monument in the Episcopal grave-yard, two miles north of the village. Upon the north side of Gallows Hill, by the road side leading from Peekskill to Albany, is situated the *' Soldier's Spr…

Here they commenced cannonading with two small field pieces which they had brought ■with them, while their light troops entered the village by another road higher up the river. The Americans unprepared, and withal too weak to resist so formidable a foe, were obliged after a short resistance to fly to the interior. Their enemies from the commanding points which they occupied, kept up a constant…

They conveyed him as far as Fishkill village, 19 miles distant ; but loss of blood and the fatigue of his journey, prostrated the powers of nature ; and though he received surgical aid, survived but a few hours. "^ Two miles north of Peekskill is located the property and residence of General Pierre van Cortlandt, who derived his title to this portion of the ancient manor from his brother Gilbe…

Pierre van Cortlandt, eldest daughter of George Clinton, Vice-President of the United States, by Aimes ; General Pierre van Cortlandt, by Collins ; Ann Stevenson, second wife of General Pierre van Cortlandt, by Aimes ; Mrs. Magdalen Stevenson, mother of the above lady, by ditto j Nicholas Giiman, &c. The bed rooms contain three curious pictures, of full length figures, representing John van C…

" Fishkill, March 27. -- Our post at Peek's-kill, since the removal of the militia of the eastern states has been, in a manner, in a defenceless situation, there being only part of two regiments stationed there, under the care of Gen. McDougal, amounting to about 250 men. The enemy having received intelligence of this, formed an expedition thither, with a view to take or destroy the stores belon…

The enemy, the same day, took possession of the village, and remained close in their quarters until the next day in the afternoon, when a party of them, consisting of about 200 men, possessed themselves of a height a little south of Cortlandt's. The general having received a reinforcement from Col. Gansevoort's regiment, of about 80 men, under the command of Lieut. Col. Willet, permitted them…

Notwithstanding the disparity of numbers was great, and the measure absolutely necessary, it was with the utmost reluctance they retired to the pass. As usual, these heroes of Britain have burnt some houses, plundered the inhabitants of what they could conveniently take with them, frightened the w^omen and children, and raised the spirits of their tory brethren in that quarter, but which, alas,…

Wherein the former party for the value of £5, conveys to the latter a parcel of land lying at a place called Peekskill, being a part of lot No, 8, beginning at the north east corner of the second parcel of land lately purchased of Joseph Taylor, by north side ofCrumpond road, containing six acres, &c. : to have and to hold in trust for a school and burying place, and also for their executors and…

Colonel Beverly Robinson endowed the united parishes of St. Peter's, on Cortlandt's manor, and St. Phillips' on the Highlands, with a farm of two Inmdred acres. This property was subsequently sold under an order of the Court of Chancery, and equally divided between the two churches. Out of these funds (aided by a liberal grant from Trinity Church, New York, amounting to $1000) the present chur…

Rec. lib. H. 339. b This lady was the daughter of the Hon. Frederick Philips. 80 HISTORY OF THE tor John Ogilvie, of New York, for the service of the Holy Trinity, according to the rites and cerenaonies of the Church of England, as by law established, by the name of St. Peter's Church." Upon the ISlh of August, 1770, the church received the following charter from His Excellency, Cadwallader Go…

" George the Third, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c, to all to whom these presents shall come, greeting : Whereas, our loving subjects, Beverly Robinson, Charles Moore, Jeremiah Drake, Caleb Ward, John Johnson, Joshua Nelson, Thomas Davenport and Henry Purdy, on behalf of themselves and sundry inhabitants on the upper part of the mano…

Now, we being willing to encourage the pious intentions of our said loving subjects, and to grant this their reasonable request, know ye, that of our especial grace, certain knowledge and mere motion, we have ordained, given, granted and declared, and by these presents for us, our heirs and successors, do ordain, give, grant and declare that the said petitioners and such other person and perso…

Peter's Church, on the manor of Cortlandt, near Peekskill, by the same name shall and may have perpetual succession, and shall and may be capable in law to sue and be sued, implead and be impleaded, answer and be answered unto, defend and be defended in all courts and elsewhere in all manner of actions, suits, complaints, pleas, causes, matters and demands whatsoever, as fully and amply as an…

Peter's Church, on the manor of Cortlandt, near Peekskill, shall meet at the said church, and there, by the majority of voices of such of them as shall so meetj Vol. I. 11 S2 HISTORY OF THE elect and choose two of their members to be church wardens, and six others of their members to be vestrymen of the said church for the ensuing year, which said church wardens and vestrymen so elected and…

Peter's Church, on the manor of Cortlandt, near Peekskill, for the time being to meet at the said church, and choose other or others of their members in the place and stead of him or them so dying, or neglecting or refusing to act within thirty days next after such contingency, and in this case for the more due and orderly conducting the said elections, and to prevent any undue proceedings th…

And we do hereby will and direct that this method shall for ever hereafter be used for the filling up all vacancies that shall happen in either the said offices between the annual elections above directed, and our royal will and pleasure further is, and we do hereby, for us, our heirs and successors, give and grant that as well the church wardens and vestrymen in these presents nominated and a…

And we do hereby give, grant, and ordain that the said rector and one of the said church wardens for the time being at least, together with the majority of the said vestrymen of the said church for the time being, being met in vestry as above directed, shall forever hereafter have, and they are hereby invested with full power and authority by the majority of their voices, to do and execute in …

Peter's Church, on the manor of Cortlandt, near Peekskill, any wise touching or relating to such lands, messuages and tenements, real and personal estate whatsoever, as they the said rector and members of said church on the manor of Cortlandt, near Peekskill, shall or may acquire, for the use of the said church, and also in like manner to order, direct, manage and transact the general interest, …

And whereas there hath not yet been any minister presented or inducted to the said church, our royal will and pleasure therefore is, that until the said church shall be supplied with a minister of the church of England, as by law established, as is herein after mentioned, and also in case of every avoidance of the said church thereafter, either by the death of the rector thereof or otherwise,…

Peter's Church, on the manor of Cortlandt, near Peekskill ; provided always, the concurrence and consent of the major number of the whole vestrymen of the said church for the time being be had in every thing that shall in such cases be done by virtue hereof, and we do by these presents, for us, our heirs and successors, give and grant that the patronage and advowson of the said church, and the…

Peter's Church, on the manor of Cortlandt, near Peekskill, and that this our present grant being entered on record, as is herein after particularly expressed, shall be good and effectual in the law to all intents, constructions and purposes whatsoever, against us, our heirs and successors, according to the true intent and meaning herein before declared, notwithstanding the not reciting, or mis…

In testimony whereof we ha^e caused these our letters to be made patent, and the great seal of our said province to be hereunto affixed, and the same to be entered on record in our secretary's office in our city of New York, in one of the books of patents there remaining. Witness our said trusty and well beloved Cadwallader Colden, Esq., our said lieutenant governor, and commander-in-chief of…

Philip's in the Highlands. The first incor})oration of this church subsequent to the revolution took place 26th of April, 1791, under the style and title of the corporation of St. Peter's Church, Peekskill, and St Philip's Chapel in the Highlands. Joshua Nelson, Richard Arunde]l,Silvanus Haight, James Spock, Jarvis Dusenberry, vestry of St. Peter's Church, Peekskill. First trustees, William Wa…

Peter Ten Broeck, Presb. 1818, Rev. John Urquehart, Presb. 1830, Rev. Edward J. Ives, 1834, Rev. James Sunderland, Presb. 1838, Rev. Wjlliam C. Cooley, Presb. 1840, Rev. Moses Marcus, A. M. Presb. June, 1843, Rev. William Barlow, Presb. Notitia Parochialis. . . 1807, baptisms 19, communicants 10, marriages 5. 1847, ditto 40, If the members of St. Peter's Parish value this church as an in…

There is also a small enclosure belonging to the Birdsall family. On the west side of the grave yard is situated the monument of John Paulding. The following is the report of the select committee, appointed in pursuance of a resolution of the board, ^ passed the 4th day of December, 18:^6, during the mayoralty of the Honorable Philip Hone directing a monument to be erected to the memory of …

The base of the monument covers a square of seven feet, surrounded by an iron railing, four feet in height, and two feet seven inches distant, inserted in a marble coping fourteen inches broad, comprehending a square of twelve feet two inches. One side of the monument exhibits a fac-simile of the face of the medal, voted by the Congress of the United States to each of the captors of Andre, on…

■ ■ . He disdained to acquire wealth by the sacrifice of . > • . HIS COUNTRY. __- -' ^- ■' ' Rejecting the temptation of great rewards He conveyed his prisoner to the American camp; ^ . ; . ■ -. - • And - , / . .< . ■ . ;. By this act of noble self denial, ■ - • • -■ - The treason of Arnold was detected, . ' The designs of the enemy baffled ; _ ■ \ West Point and the American Army saved ; …

The whole beiug completed with the exception of placing the cone on the pedestal, on the morning of the twenty-second of November, eighteen hundred and twenty-seven, the corporation proceeded in the steamboat Sandusky, to Peekskill, where they arrived at one o'clock, and were met by the Committee of Arrangements,^ and a large concourse of the inhabitants of Westchester County, who had come to …

As such it has always been viewed, and will appear in the eyes of posterity one of the most honorable achievements of our great revolutionary struggle. It was in the year seventeen hundred and eighty. There is not an aged man here present, but must remember that gloomy and disastrous period, when, if ever, the freedom of our country was almost a desperate hope. The money, the credit, the men…

Howard, Benjamin Dyckman, Doctor Peter Goetchius, James Mandeville, and Doctor Samuel Strang. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 89 extinguished. What the final issue might have been, God only knows ; but we all know, the consequences would have shaken our good cause to its foundation. A plan for this purpose was agitated -- matured -- almost consummated by the treason of Arnold. To you it is not necessa…

He will tell you of the capture of Andre, who from a spy, was elevated by a false estimate and a mistaken sympathy, into a hero and a martyr -- of the temptations which had corrupted the second man in the nation's estimation, being rejected by the sons of the farmers of Westchester-- of the delivery of the spy into the hands of the great good man of the ags -- of modern times -- of all times w…

Like many now present, he was the son of a plain country farmer, who cultivated his own fields with his own hands ; and he received such an education only, as is now within the reach of every honest man's son in these United States. He had nothing to boast of but a vigorous, active, well-proportioned frame, a daring spirit, and an honest heart. His means and opportunities were only such as you a…

dren, and upon all that shall nestle in old age under your withered branches, that as all are equally called upon to protect and defend their country, so there is not one of them all but may one day be placed in a situation like John PauldinfT, to confer a lasting benefit on his country, and like him, to merit and receive the highest and noblest of all earthly recompenses -- the thanks and grati…

The scenery of the Peekskill creek is remarkably rich and diversified. 1'his stream rises 14 miles north of Annsville, in the town of Kent, Putnam County ; south-west of Annsville, it receives the waters of the Canopus, (Sprout creek,) a current of water which derives its source from Horton's lake, called by the Indians the " Fire-fly lake," a name derived from that beautiful insect whose br…

Tryon was detached this morning with Emmerick's chasseurs, 50 yagers, the royal fusiliers and regiment of Trumback, with a three-pounder to destroy the rebel settlement called the Continental village^ has just returned and reported to me, that he has burned the barrack for 1500 men, several store houses and loaded wagons. I need not point out to your excellency the consequence of destroying thi…

To the north rise the mnjestic Highlands, on the west the race and towering Dunderbarrack. To the south the waters of the Peekskill bay resemble a vast lake bounded by the mountains of Rockland and Stony and Verplanck's Points, while on the east appears the village of Peekskill and the Cortlandt hills. The proximity of this place to the city, and the unequalled facilities of communication by s…

And hark ! as it comes sighing through the grove, The exhausted gale a spirit there awakes, That wild and melancholy music makes. Circuitous paths lead to the landing, while the table land to the east is heavily bordered with the ash, maple, cedar and towering oak. The hotel is under the management of Mr. Y. Truesdale. Hudson, the discoverer of the North River, appears to have been much str…

On the left he had the sublime prospect of the pallisado rocks, whose dark columnar front, like a towering battlement, witli here and there a projection like the salient angle of a bastion, presented perpendicular elevations from three to five hundred feet, and, ranging more than thirty miles uninterrupted, (except by the valley of the Nyack,) it at last exhibited an altitude of nearly seven h…

as he passed into another, (Haverstraw,) and viewed the insuperable barriers of mountains that lay before him, he considered his discovery terminated, until, in searching for a passage, he found one which proved to be the continuation of a river, now serpentining in its course, deepening and narrowing, until it brought him to ' where the land grew very high and mountainous.' Here he anchored fo…

The captain, by the way, had an enormous nose, which was not unfrequently the subject of good natured remark ; and he at once understood the mate's allusion. ' What,' says the captain, 'does that look like my nose? -- call it then, if you please, Antony's Nose.' The story was repeated on shore, and the mountain thenceforward assumed the name, and has thus become an everlasting monument to th…

A tribe of Indians named the Wabingi occupied the highlands called by them Kettatenny Mountains. Their principal settlement, (designated Wickapy,) was situated in the vicinity of Antony's Nose.'' Four miles south of Peekskill lies Yerplanck's Point. This place, called by the Indians Meahagh, was bounded on the east by the lands of Appamagpogh and the creek Meanagh, on the south by the same cr…

Michael, the archangel. The Yerplanck's subsequently sold the Point to the present proprietors, John Henry and others, for the sum of nearly $300,000. The Yerplanck family descend from Abraham Jacobsen Yerplanck; of New Amsterdam, whose son Gulian was a wealthy merchant of the same place in 16S3. The son of Gulian was Philip Yerplanck, of Yerplanck's Point. This branch of the flmiily is now …

On the south side of the neck is situated a convenient steam- Doat landing, post-office, two taverns, two stores, some fifteen or twenty dwelling houses, beside several extensive brick yards and lime kilns ; also one Methodist and one Roman Catholic Church. Near the western extremity of the Point is the site of Fort Fayette, which, July 22, 1779, was garrisoned by one thousand British troops…

The British had a sloop at anchor off Peekskill Landing and a ship off the Dunderberg. Lest the enemy meant a deception, the Americans were ordered to lie on their arms, and a regiment extra was ordered to advance on the heights. " On the 2Sth, three deserters, one a Hessian musician with his horn, came in from the enemy. They confirmed the testimony of the former deserter, that the body of …

Washington, orders to move as expeditiously as possible to Peekskill, where he would find Gen. Howe with two brigades. Gen. Heath w^as to take command of the whole, and carry into effect the orders which had been given to Gen. Howe. Gen. Heath returned immediately to the troops, and at 12 o'clock began his march towards Peekskill -- marched until dusk 15 miles, when the troops halted and laid…

Howe with information that a part of Clinton's army were then above the new bridge on Croton River pushing for the Point ; and that he was retreating from the Point as fast as possible. On this Gen. Heath ordered Gen. Huntington with his brigade and two field pieces to push forward as fast as the troops could march and keep in breath, and take a position on thehigli ground to the south of Pee…

Heath, to move into the Highlands immediately, which was done, just after dark, the troops passing the night on Bald Hill. It was generally the opinion that if General Heath had not been at hand to advance in the manner he did, that Gen. Clinton by a forced march of his light troops, backed by his army, would have got in the rear of Gen. Howe, before he could have possibly gained the road at …

October 21st, 1779, three deserters came in from Verplanck's Point, and reported, that the enemy were on the point of evacuating their works. The oflicer commanding the advanced picket, soon after sent information that the works appeared to be on fire, and the shipping standing down the river. Major Waldbridge, who commanded the advanced picket, immediately sent a detachment to take possession…

V.'illiam van Wert, the ferry-master on this occasion, afterwards testified at Andre's trial, " that Mr. Smith crossed King's ferry from Stoney Point to Yerplanck's Point on the evening of a day in the week before last, in company with another man, and a negro boy was with him ; -- each of them had a horse. The day of the month I do not recollect. 1 have not seen the person since to know him…

Four or five miles below Verplanck's Point can be distinctly seen Smith's house, where the interview took place between Andre and Arnold, and where the latter gave the spy the fatal papers that proved his ruin. In describing the scenery of this beautiful spot, Mr. N. P. Willis remarks : *' It is not easy to pass and repass the now peaceful and beautiful waters of this part of the Hudson, with…

A late biographer of Arnold gives the particulars of a conversation between Andre and Major Tallmadge, the officer who had him in custody, and who brought him from West Point down the river to Tappan, the place of his subsequent execution : ' Before we reached tlie Clove, (a landing just below Yerplanck's Point,) Major Andre became very inquisitive to know my opinion as to the result of his c…

What a contrast does this scene present to the passage of the traitor himself, who, as soon as his villainy was ascertained, " mounted a horse belonging to one of his aids that stood saddled at the door, and rode alone, with all speed, to the bank of the river. He there entered a boat, and directed the oarsmen to push out to the middle of the stream. The boat was rowed by six men, who, havin…

The boat reached the Vulture unobstructed in its passage ; and after Arnold liad gone on board and introduced himself to Capt. Sutherland, he called the leader of the boatmen into the cabin, and informed him that he and his companions were prisoners. The boatmen, who liad capacity and spirit, said they were not prisoners; that they came on board wiih a flag of truce, and under the same sanct…

As soon as Washington had solved the mystery, "and the whole extent of the plot was made manifest, Hamilton was immediately ordered to mount a horse and ride to Verplanck's Point, that preparations might be made for stopping Arnold, should he not already have passed that post." " But Col. Hamilton's mission proved too late. It could hardly have been otherwise, for Arnold had got the start by s…

Livingston that he had sent for him to give him very special orders, to impress upon him the danger of his post and the necessity of vigilance, and to communicate other particulars, which could only be done in a personal interview. In conclusion he said it was a source of gratification to him, that the post was in the hands of an officer, whose courage and devotedness to the cause of his coun…

I had suffered severely from an ague which I could not get quit of, though I had taken the exercise of a hard trotting horse, and got thus far to the northward in the month of October. The General observing it, told me he was sure 1 had not met with a good glass of wine for some time-- an article then very rare -- but that my disa Sparks' Life of Arnold, p. 249. b Sparks' Life of Arnold, p. …

In the front of the tents was a regular continued portico, formed by the boughs of the trees in full verdure, decorated with much taste and fancy. Opposite the camp, and on distinct eminences, stood the tents of some of the general officers over which towered predominant that of AVashington. I had seen all the camps in England, from many of which drawings and engravings have been taken ; but t…

He was so attentive as to give me the horse I rode on the day of my arrival. I found him as good as he is handsome ; but, above all, perfectly well broke and well trained, having a good mouth, easy in hand, and stopping short in a gallop without bearing the bit. I mention these minute particulars, because it is the General himself who breaks all his own horses. He is an excellent and bold COUN…

Anxious to carry away to their friends some part of this floating world of wonders, and not satisfied with the trifles they received in return for skins, one of the canoes with one man in it lurked about the stern with a thievish tardiness, notwithstanding he was warned ofl". Watching an opportunity, he at length crawled up the rudder into the cabin window, and stole a pillow and a few articl…

With this mighty revenge for a trifling injury, they returned to the ship, and weighed anchor near Teller's Point, off the mouth of Croton River, near the entrance into Tappan Sea." Parsonage or Montrose's Point, is separated from Yerplanck's Point on the north by the creek Meanagh. This Point was originally granted by the Van Cortlandts to the Dutch Reformed Church of Cortlandt manor. Some …

First, Sybout Herricksen Krankheyt and Geertje his wife, Jan Corne van Texel and Annetje his wife, Francoy de Paw, Mathys Brouwer and Marrietje his wife, Nathan Beesly and Esther his wife, Catharine van Texel, wife of Hendrick Lent, Geertje Brouwer, wife of Samuel Brouwer, Hendrick Lent and Cornelia, his wife, William van Texel and Trynje his wife, Annetje Sybout, wife of Jan Beesly, Maria de…

• This gentleman is the well known author of " Travels in South America." COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 105 The present church of Cortlandtown is situated southeast of Verplauck's Point, near the edge of the Albany and New York Post road. It is a neat building of wood, with a tower and cupola, but its interior contains nothing worthy of particular notice. In the cemetery surrounding the church are …

The following minutes are extracted from the records of the New York Classis : Flatbush, April 24, 1792, the Rev. Classis "appointed the Rev. Mr. Jackson ^ to visit the congregation at the Cortlandi's manor between this and the next session, and to report to Classis the state of that congregation."^ September 4, 1792, Mr. Jackson reports to Classis that he has fulfilled his commission, and …

Peter Stryker, each with an elder, appointed by Classis to visit tlie vacant congregations at Cortlandi's manor as soon as possible, in order to organize a consistory, &,c. <fcc. Rev. Mr. Brush and Brouwer ordered to preach in their absence in their pnlpits, and after they have accomphshed their mission to repair to the same place, and preach there at least each one Sabbath. ^ September 2. 1…

Upon reading the same, it was found to be in due form, and subscribed by three elders and four deacons, but not authorized by any minister as the moderator of the call. Dr. Peter Goetchius, one of the subscribing elders, appearing before the Classis, attested to his own signature and that of each of the other subscribers, and gave sufficient reasons why a neighboring minister could not assist…

July, 1836, - - " Cornelius de Pew Westbrook, present ■ minister. At a short distance below Terplanck's Point is situated Boscobel House, the late residence of Staats Morris Dyckman, Esq., at present occupied by his grand-daughter Elizabeth, wife of Col. John P. Crnger. The house is built in the French style, and occupies a very pleasant spot on the brow of a high hill, overlooking the river a…

In the vicinity of Boscobel house is situated the small hamlet and landing of Cru^ers, a name derived frotn the Crnger fnmilj^, who have long possessed estates in the immediate neighborhood. A small mountain stream enters the Hudson at this place, called the Mill brook, upon which stood the manorial mills, long since superseded by Ramsay's mill. Above Crugers, crowning the bold brinks of the m…

But even in Rocklruid County the ore was not found in sufficient quantities to render it of any importance, so that prior to the Revolution, tlie enterprise was wholly abandoned, and the property sold to iMr. John Ramsay whose daughter married JohnCruger, father of Nicholas, the present proprietor of the furnace woods. Mr. Benjamin Odell occupies the Ramsay residence and mill. The Cruger mansion …

landtown post office.a To the east of Croton village, the CoUabergh mountain, a liig'i ridge encompassed by woods, towers far above the surrounding hills, at tlie foot of wFiich is situated the Codahergh pond. Near the mouth of Croton river stands the Corilandt manor house, late the residence of Gen. Philip van Cortlandt, but now in possession of Col. Pierre van Corilandt, his nephew. This vene…

The approach to the house is by a road formed on the banks of the Croton river. The entrance hall is adorned with several stag's heads, the only remains of that wild race which anciently spread from the Hudson to Connecticut. The library contains together with a valuable collection of books, several interesting autographs, viz : a poetical effusion of Mrs. Madison, wife of his excelleiicv, P…

I recommend him to your good advice and beg you to accept the best wishes and regards of your obliged and affectionate friend. Lafayette. There is also an original letter from Gen. Washington, dated Mount Yernon, x\pri! 3d, 1797, to Mrs. Clinton, near which, is the following, "Mrs. Washington presents her compliments to Mrs. Clinton, and findiuir that Congress will, contrary to their usual p…

What a variety of illustrious visitors may fancy summon up and set down in this ancient mansion. At one time the illustrious Franklin, seated in the parlour, upon seeing Gen. Pierre van Cortlandt, (then a boy,) walk in with a handfull of prickly pears, requested a iew of the pins as he was shortly going to France and would like to exhibit in that country pins of domestic manufacture. At anothe…

Edmund Fanning, his friend and secretary; and after remaining a night, he proposed a walk, and after proceeding to the highest point of land on the fiirm, being a height which affords a most delightful prospect, when the governor commenced with observing what great favors could be obtained if my father would relinquish his opposition to the views of the king and parliament of Great Britain, w…

Much valuable property was destroyed in this vicinity by the great Croton flood of 1840, caused by the giving way of the dam, on which occasion the river (directly opposite the mansion) rose suddenly to the height of eight feet above the ordinary tide level. At the wire mills, lialf a mile distant, it exceeded fifty feet. A long walk leads through the old garden or pleasaunce to the ancient f…

Burr) will make all convenient dispatch, marching ten miles a day, as water and ground will admit. * The Baron de Kalb." During the winter of 1782, Captain Daniel Williams, of the New York levies, (stationed on the lines.) having just returned from an excursion to IMorrisania, was surprised by a party of the enemy's horse, in a barn near the ferry house. George McChain, who behaved with the…

The Van Corilandt Cemetery is situated on the summit of a hill west of the mansion. Here is a marble tomb erected to the Memory of the Honorable Pierre van Cortlandt, late Lieutenant-Governor of the State of New York, and President of the Convention that framed itie Constitution thereof during the Revolutionary war with Great Britain. He departed this life on the first day of May, in the…

Near the Lieutenant-Governor are interred the remains of his illustrious son, Gen. Philip van Cortlandt. who died November 21st, 1831, aged 82; and Johanna van Cortlandt, wife of the Hon. Pierre van Cortlandt, daughter of Gilbert and Cornelia Livingston, born at Kingston, ifi the county of Ulster, the 28th day of August, 1722, died at her residence at Croton, on the IGth of September, 1808, a…

VAN Cortlandt, Junr., and .eldest daughter of ~ Vol. L ':■ . \ i^ - ~ - m HISTORY OF THE George Clinton, Esqr., Vice-President of the United States. *' The memory of the just is blessed ;" Prov. 10 : 7. May death's best slumbers occupy thy urn -- The heap that hides thee nature's livery wear ; O be ihou sacred in the silent bourne, Till time rolls round the great Sabbatic year. born a…

The narrow pass which it occupied was well protected on the north by Indian Swamp, and on the south by the salt meadows. It is said to have been erected at a very early date by the sachem Croton, as a convenient rendezvous for the assembling of his war and hunting parties, and also for the object of commanding the rich treasuries of the Hudson and the wide estuary of the Croton. We have previo…

In connection wUh the above, another tradition deserves to be recorded, which asserts that several of the river tribes had a severe and sanguinary conflict with the Indians inhabiting the Point, which resulted in the defeat of the former ; and, further, that the large mound or barrow near the entrance of the Point was erected over the dead who fell upon that memorable occasion. Be this as it m…

The basement of the building is constructed of Ashlar marble, cut in Sing Sing ; the upper portion consists of stuccoed brick. The whole edifice is in admirable keeping with the adjoining vineyards and surrounding scenery. -.---.- R. T. and William A. Underhill, the present proprietors of the Point proper, are the sons of Robert Underhill, Esq., fifth in descent from the famous Lord John Und…

A large fish pond lying east of Dr. Underbill's residence is conjectured to have originally formed the bed of the Croton River, from the fact that trunks of trees have been discovered four or five feet beneath its muddy sediment. The southern declivities of the Point towards the Croton Bay are covered with extensive vineyards of Catawba and Isabella. The fable land also embraces luxuriant orch…

It was off the western extremity that tlie Vulture sloop of war came to anchor on the morning of the 21st of September, 1780, having brought up Andre for the purpose of holding an interview with Arnold ]^ and here she expected to have awaited his return -- but soon after the spy had embarked for the opposite shore, a barge filled with armed men from the Vulture was seen approaching Teller's …

The Vulture lying in a position to be distinctly seen from Verplanck's Point, and the distance of country between it and the point on the Westchester shore, and likewise from Stony Point ; the town of Haverstraw, and the point where Andre and Arnold held their conference in Rockland County; the grounds upon both sides of the river for many miles in extent sloping gradually towards the river …

It had been reported to Colonel Livingston by messengers from Teller's Point, that the vessel was so near the shore as to be within reach of cannon-shot, and that the inhabitants were likewise apprehensive boats would land and commit depredations. Col. Livingston accordingly sent from A^erplank's Point a party with cannon, who fired upon the Vulture and compelled her to remove from the positio…

With an unconquerable predilection for stratagem, our hero immediately concerted a plot, for the sole purpose, as he says, of affording " a little sport for his soldiers." He accordingly proceeded down to the Point, accompanied by six men, five of whom, besides himself, concealed themselves in the woods, which grew a short distance from the shore, while the other paraded the beach so as to disp…

At this signal, every man sprang up in his place, with a shout that made the welkin ring ; making at the same time such a rustling in the bushes, that the British, thinking themselves surrounded by a superior force, surrendered without resistance. On the next day they were marched to Fishkill, and confined in the old Dutch church.''^ 16th of October, 1799, (remarks Gen. Heath,) fourteen seame…

This township is situated ten miles south of White Plains, twenty miles north of New York, one hundred and forty from the city of Albany, and four east of the Hudson ; bounded, north by Scarsdale, east by Pelham and New Rochelle, south by West Chester, and west by Yonkers. It is about seven miles long, nor thand south, and near two and a half miles wide. On the west it is washed by the Bronx…

Twelve years later we find the inhabitants of East Chester confirmed in all their rights by the Mohegan Sacherns, Gramatan, Woariatapus, Annhooke, (alias Wampage,) and Porrige. The undivided lands, which were a long time in controversy between the two towns of East and West Chester, appear to have been held by the Indians up to a late period of our colonial history. Tlie aboriginal names of …

Upon the 10th day of February, 1672, it was agreed (by the inhabitants of East Chester,) " that the town wolfpits which Mr. Pincldni and John Hoyt hath made, shall be, and is also illegal in the glan (glen,) where they are situated, and that the inhabitants, do see to fill them up." Seven years later it was decided byvote, that the inhabitants pay ten shillings for every wolf that is killed wi…

"Forasmuch as divers inhabitants of this colony have sufiered many grievous losses. in their stock, both of sheep and neat cattle, for the prevention of which, and encouragement of those who shall destroy wolves in the said colony, and that the breed of wolves within this colony may be wholly rooted out and extinguished, be it enacted, &c., that in the County of West Chester, twenty shillings …

Know all men by these presents, that I, Thomas Pell, have granted to James Euestis and Philip Pinckney, for themselves and their associates, to the number of ten families, to settle down at Hutchinsons, that is where the house stood at the meadows and uplands, to Hutchinson's River, they paying according to ye proportion of the charges which was disburst for the purchase, and other necessary ch…

The following covenant was drawn up in 1665, for the' future government of the proprietors, entitled: Articles of agreement betwixt us whose names are underwritten, A. D. 1665. Imprimis, that we, by the grace of God, sett down on the tract of land lying betwixt Hutchinson's brook, where the house was, imtil it comes unto that river, that runneth in at the head of the meadow. 2. That we end…

That none exceed the quantity of fifteen acres, until all have that quantity. 8. That every man hath that meadow that is most convenient for him. 9. That every man build and inhabit on his home lot before the next winter. 10. That no man maks sale oC his lot before he hath built and inhabited one year, and then to render it lo the company, or to a man whom they approve. 11. That any man m…

That no man shall give entertainment to a foreigner who shall carry himself obnoxious to the company except amendment be after warnino- sriven. 16. That all shall join in guarding of cattel when the company see it convenient. 17. That every man make and maintain a good fence about all his arable land, and in due time a man chosen to view if the company's be good. 18. That every man sow his…

That a convenient place be appointed for oxen if need require. 26. If any man's meadow or npland be worse in quality, that be considered in quantity. 27. That every man that hath taken up lots shall pay to all public charges equal with those that got none. That all that hath or shall take up lots within this tract of land mentioned in the premises shall subscribe to these articles. Thomas S…

*' Richard Nioholls, Esq., Governor General under his Royal Highness, James, Duke of York and Albany, &c. &c., of all his territories in America, to all whom these presents shall come, sendeth greeting : whereas there is a certain plantation upon ye maine, lying within ye limits and bounds of Westchester, belonging to ye north riding of Yorkshire, upon Long Island, situate and being in ye nort…

Pell's patent, to ye south by a certain creek, the mouth whereof openeth to ye south-east, including ye meadows heretofore called Hutchinson's Meadows, and ye upland, to ye now known and common path coming up from Westchester, to take in also of ye upland between Hutchinson's and Rattlesnake Brook, from the said path to ye extent of half a mile north-west from ye path, to plant, or otherwise t…

126 HISTORY OF THE patent by me given or granted : To have and to hold all 3'e singular ye said lands and hereditaments and premises, with their and every of their appurtenances, and every part and parcel thereof, to ye said patentees and their associates, their heirs, executors and assignees, to ye proper use and behoof of ye said patentees and their associates, their heirs and executors and a…

patent by me given or granted : To have and to hold all 3'e singular ye said lands and hereditaments and premises, with their and every of their appurtenances, and every part and parcel thereof, to ye said patentees and their associates, their heirs, executors and assignees, to ye proper use and behoof of ye said patentees and their associates, their heirs and executors and assignees, forever ;…

Given under my hand and seal at Fort James, New York, on ye Isle of Manhattans, ye ninth day of March, in ye nineteenth year of ye reign of our Sovereign Lord Charles ye Second, by ye grace of God, of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, King, defender of ye faith, and in ye year of our Lord God, 1666.* " Richard Nicolls. " Recorded by order of ye Governor, the day and year above written. …

Philip Pinkney, James Eustis and William Hoyden, and our associates -- the above mentioned Philip Pinkney, James Eustis and William Hoyden do, by these, resign up our particular interest that we have by patent, or which was granted and confirmed unto our associates, who have owned and subscribed unto the observation of a covenant, with this provisal, that they observe all conditions of our gra…

Upon this occasion we find the deputies of Oostdorp, alias Westchester, and the adjacent hamlet of Eastchester, offering to submit themselves to the government of the States General and the Prince of Orange ; in return for which they were commanded "to nominate, by their inhabitants, a double number as magistrates for the aforesaid villages."b Subsequently the following order was issued by the …

" Whereas, by a former order it was thought fit that the two towns of West and Eastchester should be brought under one court of judicature, consisting of three schepens, or magistrates -- that is to say, out of the town of Westchester two, and one out of the town of Eastchester ; and that the inhabitants of the said respective towns should make choice each of a double number -- the which, by …

128 HISTORY OF THE In 1676 Nathaniel Tompkins, of (his town, was directed by Governor Andross '• to seize al! stray horses within the jurisdiction of West and Kastcliester that are without marks, and bring them to the constable or justice of the peace. "a- At this period the standard prices of grain and other marketable produce were as follows : -- Merchantable winter wheat, 5^. Od. Summer w…

" And so if they can agree, in behalf of the rest of the inhabitants, with the said Indians, concerning the purchase and pay of the said land, &c., these tiiree men above mentioned to be together in the design.'' "Also it is further agreed that the said Indian purchase shall be paid, answerable unto every man's proportion of land in the east division already laid out, &c."c The following la…

On the 1st of March, 1686, Captain William Haiden and Moses Hoit, sen., were chosen by the inhabitants of Eastchester to go to treat with the Westchester townsmen in defence of our land, granted to us by patent." On the 16th of January, 1698, occurs the following entry in the town records : -- " There being several inhabitants of Westchester come to invade us (the inhabitants of Eastchester) …

The vacant lands were situated on the west side of Rattlesnake Brook, in the northwest corner of the present town, and amounted to 3,308 acres. From their peculiar shape they obtained the name of the " Long Reachy In 1696, "at a meeting of the freeholders, and commonalty of the borough town of West Chester, they did give and grant unto Col. Caleb Heathcote, the liberty of the stream of Hutchi…

Pell's patent, and soulherly to Hutchinson's brook, and from the head thereof, northwest to Brunckses his river, and so from the head of Hutchinson's river, northwest to Brunckses river, and so all the land betwixt Hutchinson's and Brunckses river, according as aforementioned, now know ye, that we, Woariatapus, Annhook, and Porrige. do owne, that we have received full satisfaction of Richard…

Signed, sealed, and delivered in pre- The mark of X sence of us,- Robt. Bloomer, George Woariatapus Copping, David Wliiilock.- The mark of AH Ann Hooke, Gramatan Sachem, Porrige. The same year it was resolved by the inhabitants of this town, " that Edmimd Ward shall have and hold 60 acres of land, in consideration that the said Edmund Ward do pay the Indians purely, and clear the said town …

John Drake, Thomas Pinckney, Joseph Drake, Edmund Ward, Henry Fowler, and Roger Barton, a grant for a tract of land in Westchester Co., beginning at Hutchinson's brook, at the end of the half mile mentioned in Eastchester patent, and so up the said Hutchinson's brook, as the brook runs to the head thereof, and from thence, northwest t© Brunckses river, and so up the said Brunckses river, as …

D. ITOS.b a This individual was Mayor of the city of N. Y. in 1703, and for njany years senior warden of Trinity Church, in that city, b Alb. Book of Pat. No. p. 380. 3J2 HISTORY OF THE In 1724, the inhabitants of East Chester appear to have held a quit-rent on the patent of Jacobus van Cortlandt, and others, The following items relate to the election of town officers from 1672 to KS3. On…

In 16S6, John Pinckney appears as supervisor ; Richard Shute, clerk of the town court ; Joseph Drake, constable ; William Haiden, Samuel Drake and Philip Pinckney, town commissioners ; William Haiden and John Pinckney, representatives. In 1691, John Pinckney, supervisor. The following election took place in 1776-7. Stephen Ward, supervisor; Samuel Sneden, town clerk; Charles Guion, collector…

The village of Eastchester is situated in the south east angle of the town, at the head of the Eastchester bay, fifteen miles from the city of New York ; it contains about three hundred and fifty inhabitants, fifty dwelling houses, one Episcopal and one Methodist church, post office, three taverns, four stores, and one grist mill. There is also a convenient landing,^ from whence sail several …

a Town Records. -- The town books consist of three volumes ; the first commencing on the 13th of February, 1672 ; 2d vol. in 1693 ; 3d vol. at a much later period. b Laws of N. Y. 69 session, chap. 185-208. « At an early period called Sillick's landing, A. D. 1G76. d Extracts from Pell's grant. 134 HISTORY OF THE out the original farms in narrow strips called home lots, which radiated from …

At the same time John Jackson, Richard Hoadley and Samuel Drake, jun. were chosen to stake out the place as aforementioned for the said fortification ; also John Jackson and Richard Shute were chosen to the constable to be overseers for the carrying on the said works ; and it was further agreed, that for a man's day's work, (provided he do an honest day's work,) he shall be allowed two shill…

By the governor's orders it appears to have been dismantled the following year, for on the 4th of Sept. 1676, we find the inhabitants agreeing " to employ a man to tear or to take down the stockadoes according to our governor's order ; also on the same occasion, Richard Shute was chosen to go to Westchester to hire or make an agreement with John Hudson to carry the stockadoes of Eastchester d…

The first school-house was erected in 1683, for at a public meeting of the inhabitants, held on the 15th of October of that year, it was ordered, " that a school-house be erected upon a site between the property of Richard Shule and William Haiden, and encouragement given to Mr. Morgan Jones to become tlie school-master."* This building occupied the site of the present village schoolhouse. T…

The town and village of Eastchester were distinguished, in our early colonial annals, for the active part they took in favor of Governor Leisler; for we find " Leisler's party strengthened on the 3d of June, 16S9, by the addition of six captains and four hundred men in New York, and a company of seventy men from Eastchester, who had all subscribed on that day a solemn declaration to preserve …

Nicholas Cooper, Esq., high sheriff of the said county, having, by papers affixed to the church of Eastchester and other public places, given notice of the day and place of election, without mentioning any time of the day when it was to be done, which made the electors on the side of the late judge very suspicious that some fraud was intended -- to prevent which, about fifty of them kept watch…

They were joined on the hill at the east end of the town by about seventy horse of the electors of the lower part of the county, and then proceeded towards the place of election in the following order, viz. : First rode two trumpeters and three violins ; next four of the principal freeholders, one of which carried a banner, on one side of which was affixed, in gold capitals, 'King George,' and…

his Excellency, (the present governor,) Clerk of the Peace and Common Pleas in that county, which commission, it is said, he purchased for the valuable consideration of one hundred pistoles, given the governor : next him came two ensigns, borne by two of the freeholders ; then followed the Honorable James De Lancey, Esq., chief justice of the province of New York, and the Honorable Frederick P…

About an hour after, the high sherifi' came to town finely mounted, the housings and holster caps being scarlet, richly laced with silver, belonging to . Upon his approach, the electors on both sides went into the green where they were to elect, and after having read his majesty's writ, bid the electors proceed to the choice, which they did, and a great majority appeared for Mr. Morris, the late…

Upon this, Forster, and the two Fowlers, Moses and William, chosen by him to be inspectors, questioned his having an estate, and required of the sheriff to tender him the book to swear, in due form of law, which he refused to do, but offered to take his solemn afiirmation, which both by the laws of England and the laws ©f this province w-as indulged, to the people called Quakers, and had alwa…

This Cooper, now high sheriff of the said county, is said not only to be a stranger in that county, but not having a foot of land, or other visible estate in it, unless very lately granted, and it is believed he has not where withall to purchase any. The polling had not been long continued before Mr. Edward Vol. I. 18 . . 138 HISTORY OF THE Stephens, a man of a very considerable estate in th…

under him, which gave him bread ; yet notwithstanding that, should James come into England, he should think himself obliged to go there and fight for him. This was loudly and strongly urged to Forster's face, who denied it to be true ; and no more was said of it at that time. About eleven o'clock that night the poll was closed, and it stood thus : -- For the late chief justice, 231 " Quakers…

Forster said he hoped the late judge would not think the worse of him for setting up against him, to which the judge Replied, he believed he was put upon it against his inclinations, but that he was highly blamable, and who did or should know better for putting the sheriff, who was a stranger, and ignorant in such matters, upon making so violent an attempt upon the liberty of the people, whic…

On Wednesday, 31st October, the late chief justice, but now representative, for the county of Westchester landed in this city about five o'clock in the evening, at the ferry stairs. On his landing he was saluted by a general fire of the guns from the merchant vessels lying in the road, and was received by great numbers of the most considerable merchants and inhabitants of this city, and by them…

Beneath the shade of the venerable locusts (which still adorn the green,) stood the village stocks, erected in 1720. ^ Embedded in the bark of one of the trees may be seen the iron staple to which culprits were formerly attached and publicly whipped. Upon the green, between the locust trees and the present church yard, stood the old parish church, built by the Independents, about 1699. This e…

a Nev7 York Weekly Journal, 1733, No, viii. b Assize Rec. Alb. c Bridgman's Hort. Rep. 1846. d The stocks consisted of a rude wooden instrument, firmly secured in the ground, into which the offenders' hands and feet were locked. It was once a common mode of punishment, but since the Revolution has fallen into disuse. -- Editor. ^ The fact that the old church once stood upon the green is conc…

The following day, at a public meeting of the inhabitants of Eastchester, it was resolved by vote, " to go jointly unto Westchester, and so speake with the Rev. Mr. Fogge, by reason we heard that Mr. Fogge did express himself to be desirous, and also willing to live and settle among us in Eastchester ; in consideration whereof, we are willing to manifest our acceptance to embrace his good compa…

As in some measure, according to our honored governor's order to keep the said day in the best manner we can attain unto. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. Mr. Pinckiiey appears to have been selected to carry on the said day of humiliation." It was farther agreed on the same occasion. " that we will meet together on Sabbath days, for time to come to celebrate the worship and service of God, in the be…

That is to say, to be paid unto the said minisister, for his encouragement to administer the word of God unto us, as our minister ; and that we the said inhabitants, do engage to pay the abovesaid sum of £40 in good provincial pay, at the price according to the same of this government ; provided, that the said Mr. Jones do come and live among us. and perfor.n the office of a minister, and to p…

it was resolved to contribute the following salary towards the maintenance of a minister. £ s. d. Daniel Drake, jr. Richard Shute. Moses Hoite, Richard Hoadley, John Pinckney, John Drake, John Wear ford, Cornell Goding, Henry Fowler, John Joan, Nathaniel White, £ 5. d. William Gray, 10 0 John Clarkson, 5 0 Thomas Norton, 6 0 John Shute, 5 0 Thomas Pinckney, 5 0 Walter L…

I, Morgan Jones, have officiated for some time as a minister in Newtown, without any agreement for a salary, upon the promise of some particular persons of the town, to allow me some small recompense, of their own accord, I do hereby acquit and discharge the town of all salary, moneys, goods, or wares, which I might claim. Aug. 28, 168G. Morgan Jones."* This must have been preparatory to his re…

Upon the 9th of May, 1693, it was resolved that a meeting bouse should be built, and Captain William Haiden, John Drake, John Pinckney, Richard Shute, and Henry Fowler, sen. were appointed overseers to superintend the work." ". On the 31st of July, 1696, it was determined to lighten the meeting house by a lantern to every seat of the same. The following is a plan of the meeting house, with the…

■^ ■ - 169. * There is a tradition in the Pinckney family, that one of its early members presented the land to the church, embracing the present green, church-yard and adjoining property, for which they enjoy the privilege of free interment. 144 HISTORY OF THE By an act of Provincial Assembly, passed 1 llh of May, 1697, the parish of Westchester was divided into four several districts, viz. W…

On the 26th of December, 1699, it was resolved, at a public meeting b.eld in Eastchester, " to haste and erect the said meeting house, and that it shall be finished at or before the 3lst of Ma}^ in the year of our Lord 1700, and in case the said work be not finished, that then John Drake and Jeremiah Fowler shall set men at work and finish the said work on the town account. The same year a lo…

" Whereas since the passing of said act, (that of 1699,) it has been found inconvenient, to the great discouragement of religion and the public worship of God, for the inhabitants of Eastchester to travel to Westchester aforesaid at the preaching of God's word. Wherefore the said inhabitants and freeholders of the town of Eastchester have by their humble petition to the House of Representatives…

"At a public town meeting called by order of the inhabitants, Oct. 4th, 1700, the said inhabitants directed Mr. Henry Fowler and Richard ^hute, (with the rest of the intended church,) to write nnto the reverend ministers in New England concerning the ordination ; they having the assistance of the Rev. Mr. Morgan. Also, that Mr. John Pinckney, Henry Fowler and Richard Shute, shall write unto h…

John Tompkins, jun., was also chosen " to beat the drum constantly every Lord's day if occasion require, and at other times when it is needful, and to keep the drum in rej^air, and the said inhabitants do promise to pay him therefor 9 pence a piece every one." In a summary account of the state of the church in the province of New York, as it was laid before the clergy, convened October 5th, 1…

Caleb Heathcoate, in a letter to the secretary of the venerable Society for Propagating the Gospel in foreign parts, dated Manor of Scarsdale, November 9th, 1705, thus writes; "and thirdly, one Mr. Morgan, who was minister of Eastchester, pron;»ised me to conform."^ To Mr. Morgan appears to have succeeded the celebrated AVilliam Tennent, who officiated here for a short time only, from whence …

The population of Westchester was about 553, that of Eastchester 400, who, being Presbyterians, obtained an act by which they were formed into a separate parish, and ob' tained a minister of their own persuasion, but on Mr. Bartow's comino[ among them " they were so well satisfied with the liturgy and doctrine of the church, that they forsook their minister and conformed to the Church of Eng…

John Bartow, for the minister's rale in the year 1703, stating that he had paid Mr. Bartow the sum of seven pounds thirteen shillings, for his collecting.* On the 23d of December, 1707, it was resolved to raise the sum of five pounds towards purchasing boards for Eastchester church. b In 1703 Capt. John Drake and Edmund Ward were appointed to go to New York to ask concerning the settling the…

Thomas Standard (rector of Westchester) officiated here every other Sunday, and publicly catechised the children. This year there appear to have been fifty children, and thirty communicants.^ In 1745 Mr. Standard informs the society that the parishes of East and Westchester are in a thriving and growing state." The Rev. Mr. Milner, his successor in 1764, reported to the Propagation Society, " …

Occasionally the French clergy of New Rochelle must have performed services in this parish, as we find the following entry on the records of Trinity Church, New Rochelle. '• Cet anjourd'hui le 5 mars, 173f , baptise a East Chester, William Fowler, fils de Joseph Fowler et de Madame Sarah sa femme age d'environ six mois, et presente au saint bapteme par Ezekiel H.ilstead, son oncle et par Sara…

Philip Pelh Lewis Guion, Isaac Ward, John Reed, Isaac Guion, Abraham Valentine, William Pinckney and William Crawford, vestrymen. We have previously shown, that the present church was erected in 1764, by the inhabitants of this town, situated in a pleasant valley (bordering the Aqueanouncke.) It presents from the neighboring hills, a very picturesque appearance. On the west end is a neat to…

Thomas Standard, former rector of the parish, and Anne his wife. a St. Paul's Church, Eastchester. The chandelier and organ, were the gift of George Rapelje, Esq. The communion silver consists of a flaggon, two chalices, and paten. The former bears the following inscription : St. Paul's Ch., Eastchester, N. Y. In memory of Mrs. Mary Gregg, obt. Janry. 2d, 1844. yE 71 years. The chalic…

At a court of Oyer and Terminer and general jail delivery, held at the church at Eastchester, in and for the county of Westchester, on Tuesday, the l:^th day of June, in the year of our Lord, 1787. Present, the Honorable Richard Morris, Esq., Chief Justice of the (Supreme Court of Judicature, for the state of New York. Stephen Ward, 1 t f r r^ i n^ • , , r^ m 1- I Justices of Oyer and lermm…

The village grave yard which lies on the south and west side of the church, is one of the most extensive in the county. The earliest tombstones bear the following inscriptions : R. S. D. Here H D 1 D DECEMBER is 14. 1704. the body N 20 of Thomas 1711 PiNCKNEY died ye 1 1732 E. G. 71. On the north side of the church is a marble tomb, inscribed as folio AS : COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 151 Th…

LIST OF MINISTt:RS AND RECTORS. Instituted or called. Incumbents. Vacated by 1703 Rev. John Bartow, Clericus, per mort. 1726 Thomas Standard, Clericus, do 1764 John Milner, Clericus, do 1766 Samuel Seabury, Clericus, per resig. 1787 Andrew Fowler, Presb. do 5 July, 1790 ; Theodosius Bartow, Presb. do 1794 ' ,. Elias Cooper, Presb. ^ , do Aug. 1795 . ..^ John Ireland, Presb. do 18 Jan. 18…

" Marcus Christian, the sexton to the church in Eastchester, was sent for and examined respecting the bell's being rung on Saturday, the 30th of April, on the family of James Bogart's moving out of this place ; which charge he denied, and, on his examination, said he was lame, in bed, and was not at the church on that day. He was further examined on his former conduct, on his selling licure i…

This portion of Westchester county appears to have suffered severely during tlie war of the Revolution, and was constantly " This individualis a lineal descendant of the first Episcopal Rector of the parish, his mother being a daughter of the late Augustus Bartow, great grandson of the Rev. John Bartow. b Church Rec. ^ Religious Soc. Co. Rec, Lib. A. 54. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 153 the scene…

These he also charged, and, on his passing them, his horse was wounded, and threw him, when he fell into the enemy's hands. Two of the lieutenant's party, which consisted of twenty four, were killed, and one taken prisoner ; the rest escaped safe to their regiments.^ In the vicinity of the village a detachment under the command ' of General Parsons, fitted out in sleighs, (returning from an e…

The cottage commands an extensive view of the winding creek and the high grounds of Pelham. The adjoining property formed a portion of the ancient planting grounds of Eastchester. Further to the southwest lies Black Dog Brook, a Heath's Mem., 218. t Hugh Gaines' Gazette, b As late as 1775, a rattlesnake was killed near the brook, measuring some six feet, c Town Rec, 1 Feb., 1696-7. John Pell…

The house, seated upon rising ground, overlooks the valley to the southeast, Eastchester Creek, and the distant waters of the Sound. The adjoining property on the west belongs to Mrs. Givans, widow of the late Robert Givans, Esq. The mansion is surrounded by extensive plantations and ample woodlands. The latter affords a favorite rendezvous or head- quarters for vast flocks of crows, which r…

Prime, " in a Bouthcasterly direction, is a granite rock imbedded in the ground, on the upper surface of whichjs the apparent impress of a human foot. '•The figure is as perfect and distinct as would follow from the pressure of the left foot, upon some cohesive substance, except being deficient in a toe ; a deficiency not at first sight apparent, and discernible only by inspection. No artist …

Council at the time of his death in 1699; judge of the tsupreme Court Nat l'il8; will dat. 1698, Thomas, joint patentee with his__Francina Smith father, ancestor of the Eastchester branch. widow of M. Smith. Thomas, justice of the--Frances Isaac, nat, peace for Bergen co. from Edsall. from Long 1702-1*13, judge of court of Chester, ciJ of C. P., ancestor of N. J. branch. 1730. \ I -- 1 …

The earliest proprietor (of this estate) was Isaac Lawrence, Esq. who originally emigrated from Long Island to Eastchester, cir. 1C89. On the I2th of ]May, 1690, Isaac Lawrence was chosen by the inhabitants of this town, one of the pound-masters for the year ensuing. In 1700, he appears to have been town treasurer, and in 17'2l his name occurs in the list of the grand jurors for the county of…

feet and distinct ; the one in the Indian field, and the other west of Fort Pond. The heel of the foot is towards the east in ail of them, as though formed in passing to the west. Excepting that they are the footsteps of the evil spirit, no record or tradition pretends to give their story. They existed at the first settlement by the whites, and were a subject of pawwa to the Indians." [N.S. Pri…

Stuyvesantin 166:1; mayor of New York and member of the Gov. Council at the time of his death in 161)9; judge of the Supreme Court Nat l-i 18; will dat. 1698. William emigrated to Ami brother, one of the first paten ing in 1645, proprietor of L^ magistrate of I<'lushing und ub 163U. _ Elizabeth Smith of Smiihtown, da of Richard, patentee of Smithtowti ; this lady afterwards married Sir P…

Isaac, nat. 166&-7, reinoved_.Anna Ironi Long Island to East- I Squii Chester, cir. 1689, oh. cir. _=2 E 1730. Ca John nat. 1668,^ Eliza' ob. 17;^2, remov- I _2Ma ed IJ Cortlandt's patent, 1730- | Thomas, will dat. i:i May, 1752; lib. 18 p 202. Isaac, nat 1687, ob < --Keziah Pell, 2 Jesse, nat-- Elizabeth 3JosephkiII- 4 Gilbert,-- 1 Margaret I nat. 1729, ob l>ec 9, 1727, I Vandostern…

A portion of it was called Virginia from its beantifnl appearance. The earliest proprietor (of this estate) was Isaac Lawrence, Esq. who originally emigrated from Long Island to Eastchester, cir. I(i89. On the r2th of ]\Lay, 1690, Isaac Lawrence was chosen by the inhabitants of this town, one of the pound-masters for the year ensning. In 1700, he appears to have been town treasurer, and in 17…

feet and distinct; the one in the Indian field, and the other west of Fort Pond. The heel of the foot is towards the east in alt of them, as though formed in passing to the west. Excepting that they are the footsteps of the evil spirit, no record or tradition pretends to give their story. They existed at the first settlement by the whites, and were a subject of pawwa to the Indians." [N. S. Pri…

The Pinckneys of Eastchester descend from Philip Pinckney, one of the first ten proprietors and patentees of this town, who originally emigrated from Fairfield, cir. 1663-4. Philip Pinck-. ney was a lineal representative of the Pinckneys of England,, whose ancestor Gilo de Pincheni or Pinckenie came into that country in the train of William the Conqueror. The Pinckney estate is watered on th…

On the 9th of Sept. 1650^ Samuel Drake received a grant of land from the freeholders of Fairfield. Upon the 8th of Feb. 1677, Samuel Drake of Eastchester sold luito his son Samuel Drake, three separate parcels of land lying in Fairfield. a The will of Samuel Drake, sen. bears date May 30th, 1676. i> Samuel Drake is presumed to have been a son of John Drake who emigrated to Boston in 1630, a…

Briggs Josiah Rebecca 2. John am married Eliza- C 4. Israel Jacob beth h Post David, a representative of the house of assembly of Nova tscotia. David=Fanny Mcln- <; I II e-- ~- = 3-0 1. John Town- William=Hannah 1. Elijah send. Bertine 2. Peter 2. Thomas C. 3. Stephen 1. Mary 2. Eliza 1. Wi 2. Jar 3. Isa- ).W Stephen Jas. Henry Geo. Washington William Bertine Charles tyre -…

The Drakes were also extensive proprietors in this town ; the old estate called Nonsuch being bounded on the west by the Bronx, on the north by the Yonkers road leading to Swain's mill, on the east by the White Plains turnpike, and on the south by the Hunt's Bridge road. The property is now owned by various individuals. It is somev/hat curious, that the only portion of the original estate at …

The will of Samuel Drake, sen. bears date May 30th, 1676. •> Samuel Drake is presumed to have been a son of John Drake who emigrated to Boston in 1630, and finally settled in Windsor Conn., from whence his son Samuel removed to Fairfield. The Drake family are of great antiquity, and descend from the old house of Drake of Ashe, Devonshire, England, a branch of • Fairfield town Rec. * Surogat…

John, nat. Philip, nat. Cliarles Mav3l, laihJuly, 21st Ocio nal.aiat presenlativG 1743 1746, of Noher, 1749, nf Nov. of the house va Seolia. Nova Scotia 1751, of of nssejubly Nova of Nova Scotia. i:;cotia. Thomas Elijah Briggs Josiah Riehard^^Susan Henry, kiHed du-: ring the war :Esther Coutant, da. of Jacob. Jonalhan=Elizabeth Palmer 1. John Town- 2. Thomas C. 1. Elij…

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 157 which gave birth to the ilhistrious Sir Francis Drake. The name is supposed to be derived from the heraldic wivern. The arms of tiie family, which is another name for the fabled drngon of antiquity ; draco or drago being the Roman name. As late as the time of Sir Francis Drake, writers called him the Dragon. Of this family was Joseph Rodman Drake, the poet, and the …

About two miles and a half north of this place is situated Bronx Mill, the property of James P. Swain, Esq., formerly known as Underbill's Mill. The Bronx River here affords a fine water power to an extensive gj-ist mill and screw manufactory. The building is a large and handsome structure of stone, four storiajg high, and measures forty feet by eighty. The machinery is of the best kind, and …

The mill and adjoining property, at an early period, belonged to the late Lnncasler Underhill, who lived to the remarkable age of 9S. Thronghout the trying period of the Revoluiion, this individual resided on his farm, and appears to have suffered severely both in person and estate. Durifjg many a severe winter nig!u he lay concealed beneath the body of an oxcart, (which he had taken the prec…

From the petition of Jonathan Ward (one of the former proprietors of this place) to Congress in 1825, we learn, " that at the commencement of the Revolutionary war, Stephen Ward (the petitioner's father) resided in Eastchester, and county of Westchester, seven miles south of White Plains ; that the British troops took possession of the city of New York and the southern part of the county of W…

After an offer of surrender hnd been nriade by the Americans, a shot was fired from one of the windows, which, unfortunately, killed Capiain Campbell. ^ The Briiisfi, seeing their commander fall, instai]tly forced the house, and, no resistance l)eing made, revenged his death by killing upwards of twenty on the stairs and in the adjoining. rooms ; a few effected tlieir escape by jumping out of…

The Honorable Stephen Ward, above mentioned, was for many years a judge of the county, and a firm patriot throughout the Revolution. At an early period he appears to have been proscribed by the loyalist party, and a bounty set upon his head. ' The following epitaph is inscribed on his tombstone in Eastchester church yard : : . ... . ^ r - ■. , ' 'In ^- ' -■ :-,r/^ ■;:_:' T'v •. ; MEMORY OF ' …

Edmund Ward was for many years a member of the Colonial Assembly, 160 HISTORY OF THE But duty bids us all resign, and say, Thy will be done, who gave and took away. By his wife Ruth Gedney, the Hon. Stephen Ward left issue eight sons and four daughters ; the fourth son was the late Jonathan Ward, surrogate of the county of Westchester, and a delegate to the convention that framed the late con…

Major John Andre, who was returning to New York, after having, in the character of a spy, concerted measures with the infamous Benedict Arnold, then commanding at the posts in the Highlands, for betraying the said posts into the hands of the enemy, and for his virtue in refusing a large sum of money ofi'ered by the said Major Andre as a bribe to permit him to escape, &c., and consisted of al…

d For a full account of this individual see Hist, of Schoharie County, N. Y. To face pnge 161, vol. i. Arm?. -- A Edmn C«»ai chea fice. Edmund Ward, member of the=P] Colonial Assembij'; will da ted 12ih Feb 1731. Surro- ]2ate's Rec. No 11, 276. Ediinnd, of Ea-tchestnr, to whora^^Phcebe Hon. Stephen, J| lii:J fatber bequeathed a silver 1 Fowler of Westchestel liilted sword; ob. 1805. |…

1780, ob28 1785. ob s. Aug 18:i8 Mooes, of=;Ann, da. of Philip, Sing I Job Sher- ob. s. p. Sing Wood. William- Th< I I I I I I J J . Isaac Abijah, Nathan- Mnj. Gen. Fran=Jame3 Sally-- Will Thomas Mary ob. iel.ob. Aaron, of ces Pugs- Ann Carpen- 8. p. Sing Sing ley ter Hannah=Elijah Elizabeth Ann=Levi Rcbecca=Dr. Scrib- Jemima=Georgi Wash- Shutc ner, of Tar- Sher. burn rytown, ob. 1847. …

His remains were taken to Trinity Church, " where the impressive funeral service of the Church of England was read, and were subsequently interred in the new burial ground, followed to the grave by one of the largest and most respectable funeral processions ever seen in this city ; inckiding in distinct bodies, the justices of the peace for the city and county of St John, the common council o…

a Abstract of Sales of Confiscated Estates, 138. b Sabine's Hist, of Amer. Loyalists, 67?, Vol. I. 21 To ftre pnge lCl,Vol, PEDIGREE OF WARD OF WESTCHESTER CO. ArmF. -- Az. a cross, patonce, or. Crest. -- A wolf's head, erased, or. Motto. -- Non nobis soliin Andrew Ward, of Walertown, Afasa. freeman, 1634, accompanied the first settlers^ to Connecticut, and was elected a magistrate ia 1636 ;…

I Pell nat. 2U, 1783 May 28, Toinp- Jomew, S' Surr. of kins. nat. g. Weit'r Aug. 25, ~ Sep. 31, ? 1768,0b. = Sep. 28, 2 I8t3. W Jonathan=Sarah Kicliard=: tJ Jagper= t> Brown, nat. 1st g- nat. da. of Jan. S Fe.4, llacha- 177ll,m. g. |-7;i. llBh, Mar. 6, a ot) 4 nat. 2d 1791,ob 2. Dec. June, S8 May g 1834. Stephen, nat. Philip Pell, Jefler. Margaret Sarah=nenj. Apiil8…

i, of=Ann, da. of Philip, g I Job Shcr- ob. s, p. I I I Israel--Sarah Samuel=Mary Nancy=St€phen I Ros- I Pur- Arclier. I sell I dy Rebecca--Naihani- Freelove^OIiver EIi2abeth=Gilbert U'ider- Torra Tomp- Hannah=Jame3 Phffibe-- Wiltiatn Naihan- Maj. Gen. ] iel.ob. Aaron, of S-P- Sing Sing Hannah=EIijah Elizabeib Ann=Lev riiomaa Mary=G. uJbe ca=:Dr. Scrib- Ji ner, of Tar. rylown, ob.…

His remains were taken to Trinity Church, " where the impressive funeral service of the Church of England was read, and were subsequently interred in the newburial ground, followed to the grave by one of the largest and most respectable funeral processions ever seen in this city ; inchiding in distinct bodies, the justices of the peace for the city and county of St John, the common council of …

claim descent from William de la Ward, who flourished temp. Henry II. 1154 to 1189. The first member in this county appears to have been Andrew VVard,^ of Watertown, Mass., who accoinpanied the early settlers to Connecticut, and was elected a magistrate in 1636; he subsequently removed with the Rev, Richard Denton to Hempstead, L. I. In 1649, we find him residing at Fairfield, Connecticut. His …

The town is well watered throughout, both by springs and streams. The growth of wood and timber resembles that of other towns in general ; oak of various kinds, hickory, chesnut, white wood, ash, walnut and pine, (fcc. '•Among the most important minerals" of Eastchester, ("in an economical point of view,) may be ranked the dolomitic marble.^ which occurs abundantly in various places, and is e…

The aboriginal name of the town itself was Weckquaskeck ; afterwards varied to Wechquossqueeck and Wiequoeshook ; in pure Algonquin, Weec-quoes-guck, the place of the bark kettle. b Opposite Tappaan, (says Be Yries, in 1640.) lies a place called Wichquaesqueeck. Van Tienhoven describing tlie same spot" remarks : '• Wicliquaesqueek, on the North River, five (twenty) miles above New Amsterdam,…

At the mouth of this beautiful stream the powerful tribe of the Wichquaesqueecks, had erected a village which was standing in the time of Nicholas Johannes Visschers, (Nicholas John Visschers.) for in his map of Novum Belgium, published at Amsterdam, 1659,^ he calls it Wickquaskek, a name which was also applied to the surrounding lands as already shown. The site of this ancient village can stil…

i> See copy of Visscher's map engraved by Thomas Starling, Wilmington Square » London, 1833 ; from the original, in the possession of S. Converse, New York. ""■ Schoolcraft's Ethnology. Oneota. d Proceedings of N. Y. Hist. Soc. 1844. e These canoes of bark were sewed together with thongs made from the dry sinews of the deer. One of them was capable of holding from twelve to fourteen men, or …

This individual sanctioned the sale of lands called Ubiequaeshook toPetrus Stuyvesant, A. D. 1649.b The chief of Weckquaskeck in the year 1660 was Ackhongh, who is called the chief and counsellor of Weckquaskeck. In 1663 we have the names of Toawenare, sachem of the same place, and Souwenaro his brother. Also the same year occurs the name of Schowmenarack. In 16S0 the chiefs were Weskora or …

The cruel murder of an aged warrior of this town, Sept. A. D. 1620, plunged the Dutch colony into a long series of wdrs. It appears that " one of the neighboring tribe of Wickwasqueeck Indians had come, with his nephew and another of his nation, to the Dutch fort to sell some beaver skins. He was met, unfortunately, by three of Minuit's farm servants, who not only rifled the Indian of his prop…

Shrouding his evil purpose under the cloak of a friendly or business visit, he called a-t the house of one Claes Cornelisz Smits, the '• raadmaker,"^ an aged settler resident on the west side of the river, under pretence of making some purchases. The old man suspecting no harm, (for the Indian had been in the habit of working for his son,) set some food before him, and proceeded to get from a…

He was sarry that twenty Christians had not been immolated ; the Indian had but avenged, after the manner of his race, the murder of a relative whom the Dutch had slain nearly twenty years before. On receipt of this answer, armed parties were sent out to retaliate, but they returned, having effected nothing,"*^ - / Aug. 29, I641y it was proposed to wait -'until the hunting season, when it was…

To ensure complete success, the expedition was placed under the direction of a trusty guide, who professed to be intimately acquainted with the homes and haunts of the savages. This party started in the fore part of March, and pushed actively forward towards the Indian village ; but fortune favored the red man. The night set in clouded and dark; and when the expedition reached Armenperal,'^ Va…

The expedition however was not without its effect. The Indians had observed, by the trail of the white men, how narrowly they had escaped destruction, and therefore immediately sued for peace, which Cornells van Tienhoven concluded with them, in the course of the spring" of 1642, "at the house of a settler named Jonas Bronk, who resided on a river to which he gave his name, situate east of Y…

In the stillness of a dark winter's night, the soldiers at the fort, joined by freebooters from Dutch privateers, and led by a guide who knew every by-path and nook where the savages nestled, crossed the Hudson," (into Pavonia, New Jersey, whither the unsuspecting Weckquaskecks and Tappaens had fled from Manhattan,) " for the purpose of destruction. The naked and unsuspecting tribes could offe…

Every settler on whom they laid hands was murdered -- women and children dragged into captivity ; and though the settlements around Fort Amsterdam extended, at this period, thirty English miles to the east, and twenty-one to the north and south, the enemy burned the dwellings, desolated the farms and form-houses, killed the cattle, destroyed the crops of grain, hay, and tobacco, laid waste th…

D. 1644, some of the Stamford people having surprised an Indian village and taken some prisoners; one of them an old man, proposed to the Dutch, in hopes of obtaining a reward '• to lead any of their troops against the Weckqnaesqueecks, who are said to be entrenched in ihree casiles, at the north, liieutenant Baxter and Sergeant Cock were, thereupon, ordered to proceed under the guidance of …

John Underbill. '' xMamaranack. chief of the Indians residing on the Kicktawanc, or Croton River ; Mongockonone, Pappenoharrow, from the Weckqueesqueecks and Nochpeem ; and the AVappings from Stamford, ])resented themselves,ia a {^\Y days, at Fort Amsterdam, and having pledged themselves, that they should not henceforth commit any injnrV; whatever on the inhabitants of INew Netherland, their c…

This peace hath borne little frnit for the common advantage and reputation of our lords, &c. ; for so soon as these savages had stowed away their maize into holes, they began again, to mnrder our people in various directions. They rove in parties continually around day and night, on the Island of Manhattans, slaying our folks, not a thousand paces from the forts, and 'tis now arrived at such …

On the occasion of this treaty, which took place 30'h August, 1615, " Aepjen, cliief of the Mohegans, spoke for the Wappinecks the Wechquaesqueecks, the Sinlsings, and tjie Kitchtawancks ; these, with others, sealed themselves, silent and grave, in front of Fort Amsterdam, before the Director General and his councih and the wholecommonalty ; and there, having religiously smoked the great cal…

" On this day, the date underwritten, appeared before the noble Lords, the Director General, and the council, Megiegichkama, Oleyochgue, and WegtaJiOckhen ; the right owners of the lands lying on the North River of New Netherland, on the east shore, called Ubiequaeshook, in the breadth through the vvoods, till a certain kil called Seivegrat, diverging at the East River, from thence northward a…

In consideration of which, the before-mentioned owners do hereby the said land convey, transport, and give over, to the aforesaid (noble Lords the Director General, and his successors in full, true, and free ownership : To the said land, we the grantors, neither now nor hereafter, shall ever present any claim for ourselves, or our heirs and successors, desisting by these presents from all acti…

O CD " 2 ° ^ rr TJ - en o -- • 3 cr = S CD ?J CD > 5 Cu 5' t2 ^ ^ p CLi B" cn5 CD P p - 3 13 1.1 174 HISTORY OF THE The sachems of this town subsequently committed further depredations, and probably armed several of ihe sixty four war canoes that attacked and ravaged the country around Manhattan during the absence of Stuyvesant in 16o5.a For on tlie Cth of March, 1660, …

"Souwenaro, sachem of Weeckquaesqueeck, came of his own accord, with his brother, and asserted th:)t he was warned by a Wappinger Indian that the Esopus Indians intended to come down, within five or six days, with forty or fifty men to kill them, with the Dutch of New HarUiem and other places, and those of the New Village: he told them he, with his people, took therefore their flight near Ha…

qnaesqiieeck, soliciting for himself and his men to go fishing unmolested near the village of Harlaem, which was granted on condition that they shall not come with arms near the Dntch dwellings, and that it may be known, with full certainty, that they were his savages, and not some of Esopns ; so was delivered to him a senl (signet) of tlie Dutch Company, printed on wax, in small billets, which…

During the summer of 16()2, "Connecticut purchased of the Indians all the lands on the seaboard as far west as the North River."c Thus a second lime was this territory ceded by the sachems of Weecquaesqneck. Upon the confiscation of the property of the Dutch West India Company, 15ih of June, 1665, the New Netherlands passed to his Royal HighnesSj James, Duke of York; and these lands being wit…

said land, north-east and by east until it comes to and meets with the creek called Neppizan, if the said creek shall fall within that line, otherwise to extend no further than the head of the creek or kill called Pekantico, or Pueghanduck, and then southerly alongst said river Nippizan if the sanae shall fall within the said line as aforesaid, or else in a direct line from the head of the said …

V, The mark of Wearaweghein. / The mark of Sayjaenw. Here follows a schedule or particular account of the wampum and other goods paid by Frederick Philipse for the said land. 10 fathom of duffils, 2 iron potts, 6 howes, 10 blankets, 5 earthen cans 12 axes, 8 gunns, 12 steeles to strike fire, 9 kettles, 7 shirts, 2 coopers' adds, 40 knives, 1 anker of rum, 2 half vatts of beere, 6 brass toba…

*' Beginning at the south side of a creek called Bisightick, and so ranging along Hudson's river, southerly to a creek or fall called by the Indians Weghquegsike, and by the christians called Lawrence's plantation ; and from the mouth of the said creek or fall, upon a due east course, to a creek called by the Indians Nippiran, and by the christians Youncker's kill; and from thence along the w…

" All that tract of land situate, lying and being on the east side of Hudson's river, beginning on the north side of the land belonging to the Younckers kill, or Wepperhaem, at a great rock called by the Indians Sigghes,b and from thence ranging into the woods eastwardly to a creek called by the Indians Nepperha, and from thence along the said creek northerly till you come to the eastward of th…

The last purchase made by PliiUpse in this town, (on the 5lh of June, 1684,) includes the land situated between the Saw Mill and Bronx river, viz. : ■ - ■ ■■ ^ . " All that tract or parcel of land, situate, lying, and being, to the eastward of the land of the said Frederick Philipse, between the creek called Neppiran, or the Younckers kill, and Bronck's river, beginning (on the north side) at…

creek Neppiran, however it runs, till you come to the most northerly bounds of the said Frederick Philipse's land, and from thence north-east into the woods, to Bfoncks's river, and from thence along Broncks's river so far as it runs southerly to the eastward of the Younckers land aforesaid, and from thence with a westwardly line to the aforenamed Younckers kill or Neppiran, together with all…

These lands remained in the Philipse family, until the attainder of Colonel Frederick Philipse, A. D. 1779, when they became vested by forfeiture in the people of this state. Under the commissioners they were parcelled out for small sums, to the Van Tassels, Van Warts, Odells, Lawrences, Posts, Archers, Harts, Ackers, Dyckmans and Requas, former tenants of the manor in pursuance of the aci of …

For constable and collector is chosen Jocqheni van Wart. Pound master is Elbert Airsse. Frederick Philipse appears to have been supervisor in 1752. The first independent election held in 1778, is thus recorded. '' Being a memorandum of all the public officers appointed and chosen at a town meeting held as usual on the manor, the 7th day of April, 1778, and in the second year of our independen…

The winding stream that buries itself in the adjoining ravine, supplies valuable water privileges for the chemical and button works of Mr. Sheckler, a brass factory, and the celebrated axle manufactory of Mr. Saunders. The advantages presented by the river, combined with the healthfulness of the situation, has rendered Hastings a favorite resort for New York citizens during the summer season. …

Sheldon having received information from his spies, that the enemy were prepaiing an incursion into this vicinity, left his quarters at New Castle, and led by Isaac Odell, a trusty guide, followed the by-roads to this place, where he ascertained from Peter Post, that the Hessians had not yet passed. Enjoining secrecy upon Post, the Colonel ambuscaded his horse in the adjoining cedars, which …

Astonished and maddened with rage, Emmerick started his COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 181 whole command in pursuit. Poor Post was stripped for his fidelity, and after having a sufficient number of blows inflicted upon his person, left for dead. The lane, half a mile in length, has been since used as a race course. The former residence of Van Burgh Livingston, Esq. is agreeably situated near the riv…

They returned the fire as they passed, but without effect. On board the Savage, ship of- war, a box of powder took fire, and such was their consternation, that twenty people jumped into the river, among whom was a prisoner on board, who informs us that he was the only man who got on sfiore, all the rest being drowned. He reports also, that the Savage was several times hulled by our shot, and w…

the Dutch Church, Sleepy Hollow^ Thomas, their son, was born on the manor, A. D. 1712. 20th September, 1729, occurs a record in the church books at Sleepy Hollow, of a marriage between William Dobs, born in Philadelphia, and Lea van Waert, a native of the same place. They were perhaps Swedes, originally from the Delaware. Jeremiah Dobs, fora.er proprietor of the ferry, left issue by Jane le V…

Here a pipe of nine hundred feet in length conveys the water lo the neighboring mill, affording a fall of thirty feet to an overshot wheel. In the vicinity of the upper dock, the ravine opens and displays a splendid view of the Hudson River. The road, passing through the gap of the Greenburgh hills west of the Saw Mill Valley, follows the course of the ancient Indian path, which formerly led …

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 183 and Captain Crafts, with a howitzer, to watch the movements of the enemy up the river.^ To this place the British army retreated after tlie battle of White Plains, closely followed by reconnoitering parties of the Americans. On the 7th of November, 1776, the enemy commenced foraging for grain and hay, and driving in cattle.^ On the 29th of January, 1777, General Li…

Early the next morning he proceeded to Dobb's Ferry, at which place Andre had arrived, according to his appointment, accompanied by Colonel Beverly Robinson, to whom the secret had already been entrusted by Sir Henry Clinton, probably at the suggestion, or at least with the knowledge of Arnold. An accident occurred which prevented the interview, and was near putting an end to the plot itself.…

Filling up the principal part of his letter with matters of some importance appertaining to his command, he said, as if accidentally, that he had come down to that place, in order to establish signals, which were to be observed in case the enemy ascended the river, and also to give additional directions respecting the guard-boats, and to have a beacon fixed on a hill, about five miles below …

Sparks) supposed he was to be sent on board the Vulture, as will appear by the following extract, which he wrote after his capture. 'Arnold quitted me,' said he, 'having himself made me put the papers 1 bore between my stockings and feet. Whilst he did it, he expressed a wish, in case of any accident befalling me, that they should be destroyed ; which I said of course would be the case, as, wh…

Before he departed from Smiih's house, he urged Smith to go back with Andre to ihe Vulture as soon as it should be dark ; yet the matter seemsNo have been undecided, for he wrote and gave to Smith two passports, (dating them ' Head (Quarters,') one authorizing him to go by water, and the other by land. " The former was in these words : * Joshua Smith has permission to pass with a boat and thre…

They were accompanied by Beverly Robinson as a witness in the case, and were fortified in their estimation, but w^eakened in reality, by a long explanatory and threatening letter from Arnold to General Washington . The commissioners went up the river in the Greyhonnd schooner, with a flag of truce, on the first of October. Notice of the - intended visit and its objects had been already communic…

Greene rephed, that it was liecessary for them to know at the out-set on what ground they stood : that he was not there in the character of an officer ; that he was allowed by General Washington to meet him as a private gentleman, but that the case of an acknowledged spy admitted of no discussion. Robertson said his design was to state facts, wljich he hoped would have their due weight, in …

Other considerations w^ere urged by him, not so much in the way of argument as on the score of reciprocal benefits and humanity. He added that he should confide in General Greene's candor to represent in the fairest light to General "Washington the arguments he had used ; that he should stay on board all night, and hope in the morning to take back with him Major Andre, or an assurance of his…

Sir : -- A note I liil fro:Ti General Greene leaves me in doubt if his memory had served him to relate to you, with exactness, the substance of the conversation that had passed betvvnen him and myself on the subject of Major Andre. In an affair of so much consequence to my friend, to the two armies, and humanity, I would leave no possibility of a misunderstanding, and therefore take the liberty …

As General Greene and I did not agree in opinion, I wished that distinguished gentlemen of knowledge of the law of war and nations, might be asked their opinion on the subject, and mentioned Monsieur Knyphausen and General Rochambeau I related that a Captain Robinson had been delivered to Sir Henry Clinton as a spy, and undoubtedly was such ; but that it being signified to him that you were des…

I added that Sir Henry Clinton had never put to death any person for a breach of the rules of war, though he had, and now has, many in his power ; under the present circumstances much good may arise from humanity, much ill from the want of it, if that could give any weight. I beg leave to add that your favorable treatment of IMajor Andr^, will be a favor I shall ever be intent to return to any…

"On the night of the 3cl of August, 1781, about 11 o'clock, the British and American guard boats met in the river near Dobb's Ferry, when a considerable firing ensued ; the Americans had one man badly wounded, who died soon after. The damage sustained by the enemy was not known." 7lh August, 1781, in the morning, about two o'clock, the American army was awakened by the firing of cannon at Do…

The two former came down the river in barges ; the latter ascended the river in a frigate. Four companies of light infantry performed the duty of guards on this memorable occasion. b Near the junction of the Albany Post, and Saw Mill river road, is situated the Presbyterian C.iurch, sometimes called by way of distinction, the lower Greenburgh Church. This society was organized on the 11th of …

1835 Total number of communicants, 37, bapt., 7 1846 do 67 do 6 First delegate to Presbytery, Van Burgh Livingston, Esq. a Heath's Mem. 277. b "The tour of duty having fallen to our regiment, we marched from Nelson's point, on the 24th, crossed the river at King's Ferry, and on the 25th, encamped near the block house at this place." August 5th ; " flags are passing and repassing from this p…

The ground whicli it occupies, was the gift of Van Burgh Livingston, Esq. Its erection took place A. D. 1833, during the incumbency of the late Alexander Crosby, A, M., at that time Rector of the parish. This gentleman was succeeded by the Rev. William Creighton, D. D. The present incumbent is the Rev. W. G. Higher. There are two or three interments in the grave yard surrounding this cluirch,…

On their arrival in the city, they were consigned to the provost. Here four of them died of poison, said to have been administered in their food. Jonathan Odell escaped through the kindness of a friend, who daily brought him provisions. Each of the sufferers had sons in the continental army, which was the cause of this inhuman treatment. Bordering the river in the same vicinity, is the cottage…

The quaint old weathercocks and finials, the crowstepped gables and the hall paved with Dutch tiles, are among the ancient and venerable ornaments of the houses of the original settlers of Manhattan, now almost extinct among us. There is also a quaint keeping in the cottage, and grounds around it, that assists in making up the chain of the whole ; the gently swelling slope reaching down to the…

In the. library are preserved the elbow chair and writing desk of Diedrich Knickerbocker. ?unny Side, the residence of the Eon. Washington Irving. " Van Tassel House" occupies the site of " Wolfert's Roost," which was built by Wolfert Ecker, an ancient Dutch burgher of this town. In 1697, we find recorded the name of Jan Ecker, first accepted deacon of the Dutch Church, Sleepy Hollow, which …

From the Eckers, tliis property passed by marriage lo the gallant family of the Van Tassels, who figure so coiispiciionsly in the writings of Died rich Knickerbocker. During the stormy period of the revolution, it belonged to "Jacob Van Tassel, or Van Texel, as the name was originally spell, after the place in Holland, which gave birth to this heroic line." The following graphic sketch of the…

In the fastnesses of these hills, and along these valleys, exist a race of hard-headed, hard-handed, s^.out-hearted Dutchmen, descended of the primitive Nederlanders. Most of these were strong whigs throughout the war, and have ever remained obstinately attached to the soil, and neither to be fought nor bought out of their paternal acres. Others were tories, and adherents to the old kingly rule …

Neither of them stopped to ask the politics of horse or cow, which they drove into captivity ; nor, when they wrung the neck of a rooster, did they trouble their heads to ascertain whether he were crowing for Congress or King George. " While this marauding system prevailed on shore, the Great Tappan Sea, which washes this belligerent region, was domineered over by British frigates, and other…

" All these were eyed with bitter hostility by the Dutch yeomanry along shore, who were indignant at seeing their great Mediterranean ploughed by hostile prows ; and would occasionally throw up a mud breast work on a point or promontory, mount an old iron field-piece, and fire away at the enemy, though the greatest harm was apt to happen to themselves, from the bursting of their ordnance ; na…

As the Roost, from its lonely situation on the water's edge, might be liable to i^ttack, he took measures for defence. On a row of hooks above his fire-place reposed his great piece of ordnance, ready charged and primed for action. This was a duck, or rather goose-gun, of unparallelled longitude, with which it was said he could kill a wild goose, though half way across the Tappan Sea. a Indeed…

He was, as I have already hinted, of pugnacious propensities, and, not content with being a patriot at home, and fighting for the security of his own fireside, he extended his thoughts abroad, and entered into a confederacy with certain of the bold, hard-riding lads of Tarrytown, Petticoat Lane and Sleepy Hollow, who formed a kind of holy brotherhood, scouring the country to clear it of skinner…

When at home at the Roost, the stout Jacob was not idle ; he was prone to carry on a petty warfare of his own, for his private recreation and refreshment. Did he ever chance to espy, from his look-out place, a hostile ship or galley anchored or becalmed near shore, he would take down his long goosegun from the hooks over the fire-place, sally out alone, and lurk along shore, dodging behind rock…

These lurked about in nooks and bays, and behind those long promontories which run out info the Tappan Sea, keeping a look-out, to give notice of the approach or movements of hostile ships. They roved about in pairs, sometimes at night, with muffled oars, gliding like spectres about frigates and guard-ships riding at anchor, cutting off any boats that made for shore, and keeping the enemy in c…

The chronicle here goes on to recount divers wonderful stories of the wars of the Roost, from which it would seem that this little warrior nest carried the terror of its arms into every sea from Spiting Devil Creek to St. Anthony's Nose ; th.at it even bearded the stout island of Manhattan, invading it at night, penetrating to its centre, and burning down the famous De Lancey house, the confl…

Bang I bang ! the shots were repeated The reports brought several sharpshooters of the neighborhood to the spot : before the transport could bring a gun to bear, or land a boat, to take revenge, she was soundly peppered, and the coast evacuated. She was the last of Jacob's triumphs. He fared like some heroic spider that has unwittingly ensnared a hornet, to his immortal glory perhaps, but to t…

The house was sacked and plundered, fire was set to each corner, and in a few moments its blaze shed a baleful light far over the Tappan Sea. The invaders then pounced upon the blooming Laney van Tassel, the beauty of the Roost, and endeavored to bear her off to the boat. But here was the real tug of the war. The mother, the aunt, and the strapping negro wench, all flew to the rescue. The stru…

The edifice is constructed of Sing Sing marble, after the designs of Alex. J. Davis, Esq, In its details, both externally and internally, the most minute attention has been paid to a careful correspondence with the best examples of the Tudor era. Among the most remarkable features of the building, deserves to be noticed, the admirable porte cochere, or covered entrance for carriages, and a sup…

A small stream running through a deep and woody glen has been obstructed in various places by rock work, and thus forms several artificial cascades. Some close walks, winding by the stream, conduct to a large fall situated at the glen's mouth. The scenery about the fall is extremely fine, embracing a lovely view of the Hudson river. The old Van Weert mill has been transformed into a Swiss cott…

Here was an Indian village in 1659, ^ styled by the aborigines Alipconck, that is the place of elms. It seems more than probable that this ancient settlement occupied a hill at (he sQuth end of the present village. This opinion is son^iewhat confirmed by the circumstance that the whole ground is covered with shells, in some places to the depth of two or three feet. It is presumed that these " s…

At the present day there are over one hundred dwellings, five churches, three hotels and taverns, seven stores and an extensive brick yard. The steamboats Columbus, Mountaineer and Arrow make daily trips from this place to the city of New York. A number of sloops are also owned here, which run to various places on the river. Among others the Katrena van Tassel, Harvey P. Farrington, and the F…

The location is, perhaps, the most desirable that could be selected for the purposes of education in this vicinity, 'i'he 5iVe is half a mile from, the village landing, and about twenty-five miles distant from New York, with which there is daily communication. The edifice is a commodious brick building with wings, and a large rear building for the school. The grounds embrace several acres, a…

divided." Her remains rest within the walls of the Tower of this Church. The memory of the just is blessed. -- Prov. x. 7. The Rev. William Creighton, D. D., first and present incurnbetit. Upon a commanding eminence, nearly in front of the Episcopal church, stands the mausoleum of the Cobb family. The lower portion consists of a broad marble base, containing apartments for two sarcophagi, a…

* This structure has been recently erected for Capt. Nathan Cobb, now a resident of this village, formerly and for many years a most efficient and successful corumander in the Liverpool packet line from New York. -- Irving Banner. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 201 Above the entrance is placed the following inscription. "Reformed Dutch Church." Erected A. D. 1837. In all places where I record my na…

The circumstances which led to the arrest of the spy were as follows : Major John Andre had been long negotiating with the American general, Arnold, to put the British general, Clinton, in possession of West Point. " This post, says Major General Greene, (who. it must be remembered, was president of the court that tried Andre,) is a beautiful little place lying on the west bank of the Hudson, …

The North river had long lieen the great vein that snpplied life to the American army, and had theenemy obtained possession of this post, besides the actual loss in men and stores, the American army would have been cut oiF from their principal resources in the ensuing' winter, or been obliged to fall back above the Highlands, and leave all the country below open to conquest, while the commun…

The commander-in-chief had offered him a command suitable to his rank and reputation in the army, but he niade the unhealed state of his wounds, and so;ne other causes, the pretext for declitiing it, as the negotiations for the surrender of West Point had already commenced. Soon after the relinquishment of the enterprize against New York, a meeting was concerted to take place between the Ameri…

From (hat time Greene's communications to the president of congress are full of the hurried preparations 2:oing on at New York for some important enterprise ; little did [ie, or any other |)erson suspect to what point that enterprze was directed. It appears that General Greene had estabh'shed a regular communication for obtainitig intelligence from the city by spies; and his correspondents in…

The present, therefore, was the most favorable time that would ever present itself-''^- "Andre was accordmgly dispatched in (he Vulture sloopof war. to hold a personal conference wi(h General Arnold. I'he Vulture ascended t.;e Hudson river on the k!Oih, as far as Teller's Point, and came to anchor at (he mouth of the Haversiraw bay. Here Andre eagerly awaited some opportiujity to acquaint Arn…

The guard boats had received orders not to stop Smith, and he also possessed the countersign for the next night, which was the word " Congress." In the morning Smith brought his tenant, Samuel Colquhoun to a conference with Arnold, who requested him to accompany his landlord on a visit that night to the Vulture." The man at first refused, but at last consented to go with his brother, Joseph C…

Colonel Robinson will not propose anything that is not for the interest of the United States, as well as of himself. "Smith had likewise two papers signed by Arnold, which he showed to Robinson ; one, a permission to pass and repass with a boat to Dobb's Ferry, the other a permission to Joshua Smith, Mr. John Anderson and two servants, to pass and repass the guards near King's ferry at all ti…

They were landed at the foot of a mountain called the Long Glove, on the western margin of the river, about six miles b^low Stony point. The Vulture lay between the place and Teller's Point. Here Arnold was in attendance on horseback, with another horse brought by a servant of Smith's. It was perfectly dark, and Smith knowint^ the spot designated by Arnold, groped his way up the bank, and foun…

Andre consoled to mount a led horse brought to the Clove with Arnold, and to accompany him to Smith's house, there to remain through the day, and return to the sloop of war next night. It was still dark, and, as Andre asserts, the voice of the sentinel demanding the countersign, was tlie first indication to the adjutant-general that he was within the American lines. About the break of day, th…

It is to be supposed, (hat the commander of West Point reassured him, and after breakfast, Smith left him to finish "the plot of treachery" between them ; it was understood that Arnold was to receive a stipulated sum. The day fixed upon, Andre was to return to New York, and the British troops (already embarked under the pretence of an expedition to the Chesapeake,) were to be ready to ascend …

To this was added a third, as follows: "Head Quarters, Robinson's liouse, Sept. 22d, 1780. Permit Mr. John Anderson to pass the guards to the White Plains, or below, if he chooses; he being on public business, by my direction. -- B. Arnold, M. Gen." A miserable day was passed by the spy in solitude, and when evening came, Smith positively refused to go again on board the Vulture, neither had …

The uniform coat of the adjutant general was left at Smitli's house, and with a coat of Smith's, covered by the dark great-coat, with "a wide cape and buttoned close to his neck," Andre was equipped for the journey. Accordingly in the morning, he and Smith proceeded to King's Ferry. On the way. Smith endeavored to draw his companion into conversation, but without success. He was reserved and…

Smith answered these questions promptly, adding tiiat he had a pass from General Arnold, and desired not to be detained. The captain was not yet satisfied, but inquired how far he meant to go that night ; to which he replied, as far as Major Strang's or Colonel Drake's ; but this only increased the embarrassment, for the captain informed him that Major Strang was not at home and Colonel Drak…

As an apology for this inquiry he manifested a good deal of concern for their safety, telling him that the cow-boys had recently been out, and were believed then to be for up the country, and he advised him by all means not to proceed till mornins:. Smith prevaricated as well as he could, saying to Captain Boyd, that he and his fellow-traveller, whom he called Mr. Anderson, were employed by …

It is probable, also, that he had fears of exciting suspicion, if he hesitated in resisting the Captain's zeal, expressed so earnestly in their behalf Andre, as it may well be imagined, not being very easy in his present situation, was for going on at all events. When Smith found his fears unheeded and his eloquence unavailing, he called in the aid of Captain Boyd, and inquired of him which was…

According to Smith's account, it was a weary and restless night to his companion. The burden on his thoughts was not of a kind to lull them to repose ; and the place of his retreat so near the watchful Captain Boyd and his guard, w^as hardly such as would impress upon him a conviction of perfect security. At the first dawn of light he roused himself from his troubled slumber, wakened the ser…

He talked upon poetry, the arts, and literature; lamented the war. and hoped for a speedy peace."^ As they passed Major Strang's house, two miles below Yorktown church, they were observed by its inmates, who supposed them to be Continental officers. " In this manner they passed along, without being accosted by any person, till they came within two miles and a half of Pine's Bridge. At this plac…

The travellers partook of a frugal breakfast together at the house of a good Dutch woman, who had been plundered by three marauders, but who was yet enabled lo set before them a repast of hasty pudding and milk.^ This being dispatched, ^Smith divided liis small stock of paper money with Andre, took a final leave, and, with his servant, hastened back to Peekskill, and the same evening to Fishki…

'i'he Coio-hoys were a set of people, mostly, if not wholly, refugees, belonging to the British side, and engaged in plundering cattle near the lines, and driving them to New York. The name indicates their vocation. There was another description of banditti, called Skinners^ who lived, for the most part, within the American liuesj and professed attachment to the American cause; but, in reality…

A person living within that space, who took the oath of fidelity, was sure to be plundered by the Cow-boys; and if he did not take it, the Skinners would come down upon him, call *■ This was not a Dutch woman, zis the historian supposes, but Mrs, Sarah Underliill, wife of Isaac Underliii), of Yorktown, whose grandson, Edward Borough Un- <lerhitl, still owns ihe iiousc. -- Editok. COUNTY OF WE…

The Skinners and Cow-boys often leagued together. The former would sell their plunder to the latter, taking in exchange contraband articles brought from New York. It was not uncommon for the farce of a skirmish to be acted near the American . lines, in which the Skinners never failed to come off victorious ; and then they would go boldly to the interior with their booty, pretending it had been…

The remarks he had heard from the captain of the patrole on the preceding night, seems to have induced the adjutant-general to take ' the Tarrytown road, as the one most frequented by the Cow-boys ^ for it was understood by Saiith that he would proceed toward White Plains. Upon what apparently chance circumstances the fate of individuals, and armies, and states, appears to depend ! Had this b…

He relates, that on the day Andie was taken, he was standing at the door of his father's residence, upon the Crum Pond road, when he observed a person approaching on liorseback, leisurely walking his horse. As he rode up, he observed the stranger to be closely enveloped in a light blue swan's down cloak, with high military boots, and a low crowned and broad brimmed hat on his head. The anima…

Here the girl drew the water, which was offered to the stranger, who requested David to hold the bridle whilst he drank. After satisfying his thirst, he turned toward Mrs. Hammond, and asked the distance to Tarrytown ; she replied, ''Four miles." " I did not think it was so far," said he. At Chappequa, in the vicinity of Underbill's tavern, the spy encountered several (Quakers. From them he a…

On this fated morning soiiie of the inhabitants of Westchester had by agreement taken their arms, and proceeded to the neighborhood of this brook and bridge, to prevent cattle from being driven down towards New York, and to seize as a loyal prize any such cows or oxen as might be destined for his majesty's troops by their friends. This patriotic band of seven had volunteered of their own accou…

The party now consisting of six, took the direct road for Cross river. Here they were joined by David Williams from Bedford. From Cross river they proceeded' to Pleasantville, formerly Clark's Corner, where they halted for the night. From a lady by the name of Mrs. Powell, (who had recently arrived at this place from Morrisania,) the volunteers ascertained that the British horse from Long Isla…

At Smith's trial, (which was by a court martial, and commenced the day after Andre's examination, Paulding and YVilliams gave the following testimony. Paulding said, '• myself, Isaac van Wart and David Williams, were lying by the side of the road about half a mile above Tarrytown, and about fifteen miles above Kmgsbridge, on Saturday morning between nine and ten o'clock, on the 23d of Septemb…

Then he said '1 am a British officer out of the country on particular business, and I hope you will not detain me a minute;' and to show that he was a British officer he pulled out his watch, upon v/liich 1 told him to dismount. He then said, ' My God ! I must do any thing to get along,' and seemed to make a kind of laugh of it; and pulled out Gjueral Arnold's pass, which was to John Anders…

Paulding said further that he asked the unknown gentleman his name and he answered " John Anderson." That on seeing General Arnold's pass he should have let him go, if he had not previously said he was a British officer ; (there was yet another circumstance which tended greatly to increase their suspicions, viz. that his pass was for White Plains and not the Tarrytown road ;) and that when fi…

But we found there were some papers in the bottom of his stockir)g next to his foot, on which we made him pull his stocking off, and found three papers wrapped up. Mr. Paulding looked at the contents; and said he was a spy. We then made him pull off his other boot, and there we found three more papers at the bottom of his foot within his stocking." The following letters and documents were f…

Joshua Smith, Esq. has permission to pass the Guards to the White Plains, and to return, being on public business, by my direction. (Signed,) B. Arnold, M. Gen'l. No. 3. [Letter endorsed to] '* Thomas Smith, Esq. Havershaw." Robinsoii's House,^Sept. 25lh, 17S0. Dear Brother : -- I am here a prisoner, and am therefore unab!e to attend in person. I would be obliged to you if you would deliver…

.. •• .■ ' ■ ^ Head Quarters, Robinson'' s House, ■ ■ Sept. 21, 1780. Permission is granted to Joshua Smith, Esq. to go to Dobb's Ferry with three Men and a Boy in a Boat with a Flag to carry some Letters of a private Nature for Gentlemen in New York and to Return immediately. (Signed,) - B. Arnold, M. Gen'l. N. B. -- He has permission to go at such hours and times as the tide and his busin…

John Anderson to pass the Guards to the White Plains, or below, if He Chuses, He being on Public Business by my Direction. B. Arnold, M. Gen'I. No. 8. " .' - [In Arnold's hand-writing.] [ Gustavus to John Anderson." -.^ " The following document is one of the highest importance to the British, inasmuch as " in case of alarm ^^ it made the British -- who would have caused the alarm -- fully ac…

Dannills with his Comp'y at Fort Putnam, and to Detach an Officer with 12 men to WylJys's Redoubt, a non Commissioned Officer, with 3 men to Webb's Redoubt, and the like number to Redoubt No. 4. Capt. Thomas and Company to repair to Fort Arnold. Capt. Simmons and Company to remain at the North and South Redoubts, at the East side of the River, until further orders. Lieut, Barber, with 20 men…

The Artificers in the Garrison, (agreeable to former Orders,) will repair to Fort Arnold, and their receive further Orders from the Command'g Officer of Artillery, J. Bauman Major Comm't Artillery. No. 10. [In the Traitor's own hand.] [Endorsed,] Estimate of the Forces at West Point, and its dependencies, Sept. 1780, Estimate of the Forces at W'st Point and its dependencies, Sep, 13th, 178…

[In Arnold's hand.] • .. . -■ ^ " • [Endorsed,] - . , Estimate of Men to Man the Works at Wst Point, &c. Sep'r 1780. Estimate of the Number of Men necessary to Man the Works at West Point and in the Vicinity. ., , Fort Arnold 620 / Putnam 450 Wyllys 140 Webb _k_- ' 140. - '; ^' Redoubt No. 1 . v 15C ditto 2 150 ditto 3 . 120 ' \ */' j- ' ditto 4 . , ^ .' 100 . • ditto 5 - ' ,-v. 139 d…

iiiiliiiiiiiiliiwii 31 oS IS Metal. -- 1 • _ i S: Garrison Carriages. X 1 • • c^ lU tn a Garrison Carriages M 1 -- KJ^ rravelliiig do. J^ 1 ■ ^ ." w -- _ -- w-^tO - fs Garrison Carriages --< 1 t« t»: - _- ^^loeked ditto « 1 (C J^ - <o ^ -- ^ 1 e Garrison Carriages. :;: 1 to- *.^K) • Cl - Garrison Carriages. w 1 ccto Stocked ditto. U) 1 to ■■I Travellin…

"The virulence and malice of Ai'nold's treachery are no where more manifest and delestable than in the following document. See how the archfiend exposes the weaknesses of the forts -- the ease with which they could be set on fire -- the facilities of approach-- the commanding heiglits and rising grounds, (fee. The whole too, an expose intended expressly for the British, and yet endorsed as if …

The East side open, two Boom Proofs and Provision Magazine in the Fort, and slight Wooden Barrack. -- A. commanding piece of ground 500 yards West between the Fort and No. 4 -- or Rocky Hill. -- Fort Webb Built of Fascines and Wood, a slight Work very dry and liable to be set on fire as the approaches are very easy, without defences save a slight abathus. Fort Wyllys built of stone 5 feet h…

No Bomb Proof, two six pounders, a slight Abatters, a Commanding piece of ground 500 yards Wt. The North Redoubt on the East side built of stone 4 feet high, above the stone wood filled in with Earth, Yery Dry, no ditch, a Bomb Proof, three Batteries without the Fort, a poor Abatters, a Rising piece of ground 500 yards. So, the approaches Under Cover to within 20 yards. -- The Work easily fire…

That a Reinforcement of six ships of the line from England having reinforced the Enemy, had made their Naval Force in these seas amount to Nine Sail of the Line, Two Fifties two forty-fours, and a number of smaller Frigates, a Force completely superior to that of our Allies, and which has in consequence held them Blocked up in the harbor of Rhode Island till the 29th ult., at which Period the …

The effect of which, however, has been far short of our expectations, for not much above one-third of the Levies demanded for the Continental Battalions, nor above the Same proportion of Militia have been assembled, and the Supplies have been so inadequate that there was a necessity for dismissing all the Militia, whose immediate services could be dispensed with to lessen our Consumption, no…

That since the state to the Council above Referred to, the Enemy have brought a detachment of about 3000 men from Charles Town to New York, which makps the present opperating Force in this Quarter between Ten and Eleven Thousand men. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 223 That the Enemies Force now in the Southern States has not been lately ascertained by any distinct accounts, but the general supposes …

That the State of \^irginia has been sometime exerting itself to raise a Body of 3000 Troops to serve till the end of December, 1781, but how far it has succeeded is not known. That Maryland had Resolved to raise 2000 Men of which a sufficient number to compose one Battalion was to have come to this army. The remainder to recruit the Maryland line -- but in consequence of the late advices, an o…

The Commander-in-Chief having thus given the Council a full view of our present Situation and future prospects, requests the Opinicm of each Member, in writing, what plan it will be advisable to pursue, to what objects Our Attention ought to be directed in the course of this fall and winter, taking into consideration the alternative of having or not having a Naval Superiority, whether any Offen…

He said he would give us any quantity of dry goods, or any sum of money, and bring it to any place that we might pitch upon, so that we might get it. Mr. Paulding answered, ' No, if you would give us two thousand guineas you should not stir one step.' I then asked the person who had called himself John Anderson, if he would not get away if it lay in his power. He answered, 'Yes, I would.' I …

As they halted, Paulding exclaimed, " we have got a prisoner," and immediately ordered Andre to dismount. He then asked him for his watch. » New York Herald, 1842. b Paulding had effected his escape only three days previous from the New York Sugar House, in tlie dress of a German yager. General Van Cortlandt states that Paiilding wore this drees on the day of the capture, which tended to dec…

Having forgot in their hurry the basket of provisions, Captain Romer was dispatched after it. During the absence of Romer, Andre was asked by the lady of the house, if he would take any thing to eat, his reply was truly descriptive of his bitter feelings, '' No, I thank you, I have no appetite to take anything." Upon the arrival of the basket, the party again resumed their march, and within a …

b It is a curious fact mentioned by Sparks in his Biography of Arnold, that the last canto of Andre's humorous satire, called the " Cow-chase," was first printed on the very day of his capture. It will be found in Rivington's Royal Gazette fof Sept. 23, 1780. It ends with the following stanza. '* And now I've closed my epic strain, I tremble as I show it, Lest this same warrior-drover, Wayne…

Whereas Congress have received information that John Paulding, David Williams and Isaac van Wart, three young volunteer militia men of the State of New York, did, on the 23d day of September last, intercept Major John Andr-', adjutant general of the British army, on his return from the American lines in the character of a spy, and notwithstanding the large bribes offered them for his release,…

In testimony whereof, Ordered, that each of them receive annually out of the public treasury two hundred dollars in specie, or an equivalent in current money of these States, during life, and that the board of war procure for each of them a silver medal, on one side of which shall be a shield with this inscription " Fidelity," and on the other, the A)ll()wing motto" Yincit amor patriae," and fo…

He is in the act of snpplicalino[ his captors to let tiim escape, the discovered papers are in the hands of one of ih.em, and (he stern eyes of the others evince the determination to listen to no sngo:es!ions hut those of patiiolism. The form and features of Andre are admirably de picted, a miniature hangs in liis hosom exqui>itely finished. This was a likeness of Miss Honora to whom he was d…

^' Shade of my love 'Tis free ! These lips shall resolute enclose The precious souther of my ceaseless woes." The above vignette suggested the following stanzas. "Before their country's foe they stand, Each with a stern and searching eye ; Grasped with a firm and honest hand, The hostile records open lie ; They read, and as each- noble brow Wears the quiet shadow of resoh'e, The true and…

Why bends his sad and languid glance Where, near his heart, that picture lieSf AfFection^s fond inheritance, With sunny smile and loving eyes t Alas ! upon that face no more The eager gaze of hope can turnj The dream of early love is o'er, And ne'er again its fires will burn ; A shade is gathering o'er each tress, A gloom is lingering on the brow. And all its budding loveliness Is staine…

" Sacred to the memory of IMajor Andr^, who, raised by his merit, at an early period of life, to the rank of adjutant-general of the British forces in America, and employed in an important, but hazardous enterprise, fell a sacrifice to his zeal for his king and country, on the 2d of October, 1780, aged twenty-nine, universally beloved and esteemed by the army in which he served, and lamented e…

But the fatal sentence being already passed, the flag was sent back without the hoped for clemency in his favor. Major Andre received his condemnation with that fortitude and resolution which had always marked his character, and is represented going', with unshaken COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 229 Scarce lit by day's meridian sun, Thy marble bust may sadly smile, Yet is there darkness on thy name…

It v/as connected with the tragical story of the unfortunate Andre, who had been made prisoner hard by, and was universally known by the name of ' Major Andre's tree.' The common people regarded it with a mixture of respect and superstition, partly out of sympathy for the fate of its ill-starred namesake, and partly from the tales of strange sights, and doleful lamentations told concerning it…

On that side of the road where the brook entered the wood, a group of oaks and chestnuts, matted thick with wild grape vines, threw a cavernous gloom over it. To pass this bridge was the severest trial. It was at tiiis identical spot that the unfortunate Andre was captured, and under the covert of those chestnuts and vines were the sturdy yeomen concealed who surprised him. This has ever sin…

Major Hunt, having armed himself with a huge club, now gave the signal for attack, when the whole party simultaneously rushed in, headed by the Major, who exclaimed, as he raised his weapon, " Clubs are trumps, gentlemen." During the desperate struggle that ensued, Archer attempted to kill several of the refugees, and was only prevented from so doing by Major Hunt, who, arresting his arm, o…

On this occasion Isaac Martlinoh,a a one armed man, and Polly Buckhout, were also killed ; the latter supposed accidentally, from the circumstance of her wearing a man's hat. In the spring of 1782, a small party of refugees, under the command of Lieut. Akerly. captured tjiree American militiamen named Yerks, Van Wart, and Strong, near the residence of the present Gilbert Underhill, situated i…

William Forshee, 2d Lieut. " ''• a 1 he fullovving epitaph is inscribed upon this individual's grave stone in Sleepy Hollow churcii-yaid : -- T. M. lu memory of Mr. Isaac Martungh, who was inhumanly slain by Nathaniel Underhill, May 26, A.D. \Ti^, in the 39th year of his age. b Military Returns, Alb. xxvi. 140. 232 HISTORY OF THE We have likewise returned you the commission of those w…

This morning the convention were informed, that the frigates and tenders still lay there at anchor, and that several barges were busy in sounding the river; another detachment of the militia has been directed to guard the stores in that neighborhood, in which are sundry effects belonging to the public. The convention will endeavor to prevent their making incursions into the country, and beg le…

» Jour. N. Y. Pro. Cou Book I. 523. t- A distinguished ofEcer of the American service, grandfather of Lewis C. Plait, Esq., present surrogate of the county. • Journal N. Y. Pro. Con. Book I. 525. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. Upon the 9(h of October, 1778, a body of 1100 British troops embarked on board batleaux at Peekskill and the same night proceeded to Tarrytown, where they landed at daybreak,…

Upon the west side of the valley, towers Beaver hill, frowning in solemn majesty on the quiet scene below. Presbyterian Church, and Tomb of Isaac van Wai t. ■• Gaines' Weekly Mercury, b Thatcher's Journal, 258. Vol. I. 234 HISTORY OF THE The Presbyterian Church of Greenburgh, (situated on the east bank of the Saw mill) was first organized about the year 1790, under tlie ministry of the Rev…

It is at present connected with the Bedford Presbytery. This church appears to have been first incorporated upon the 25th of April, 1790, on which occasion, John Martine, Elijah Tompkins, Archer Read, Thomas Almond, and Abraham Odell were elected trustees."'^ LIST OF MINISTERS OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AT GREENBURGH.c Instal or call. Ministers. Vacated by. Ministers C 1790, Rev. John Town…

First elders of the church, Archibald Reid, George Combs and Staats Hammond. First deacons, William Brown and Isaac iSee. CHURCH MEMORANDA. A. D. 1836, Communicants, 97 ; Baptisms, 2. A. D. 1847, ditto, 65. In the cemetery of the Presbyterian Church rest the remains of Isaac Van Wart, one of the three captors of Major John Andre. A marble monument consisting of a base and pyramid is inscribe…

Fidelity. -- On the 23d of September, 1780, Isaac van Wart, accompanied by John Paulding and- David Williams, all farmers of the County of Westchester, intercepted Major Andre, on his return from the American lines, in the character of a spy, and, notwithstanding the large bribes offered them for his release, nobly disdained to sacrifice their country for gold, secured and carried him to the co…

The day was very fine and pleasant, and by 12 o'clock, there was supposed to be present upwards of two thousand spectators, who had convened to participate in the last respects to the memory of their esteemed fellow citizen ; among whom were to be seen a few of the aged and venerable men who had passed through the scenes and perils of the revolution. About 12 o'clock, a procession was formed …

The officers and soldiers presenting arms. The officers and soldiers of the Revolution preceded by General Philip van Cortlandt, now the senior surviving officer of the continental army. These passed through the line, conducted by General Hammond and suite, and the marshal of the day, to the place reserved for them on the right of the monument, and the whole procession having passed through in …

The whole of this interesting group having assembled within the yard and about the monument. The Rev. David Remington pastor of the church to which the deceased belonged, addressed the throne of Grace, in a very solemn and appropriate manner, after which, Colonel Ward^ the orator of the day was conducted to the platform prepared for the occasion, where he delivered the following address. (It was…

The present General Aaron Ward, of Sing Sing. 238 HISTORY OF THE and then gathered like a shock of corn ripe for the harvest. It might be asked, if insensible dust and ashes can be benefitted by monumental honors ? No I But it is the duty of the living to make and preserve memorials of the virtuous and distinguished dead ; for these memorials contain lessons of instruction that are constantly …

For his patriotism, it is enough to say, that Isaac van Wart was one of the captors of Andre. For proofs of his exemplary life, and for his firm belief in our holy religion, to you my friends I appeal as witnesses. Some of you have known him in the noonday and evening of life, have heard him breathe the patriot's prayer, " 0 God save my country," have seen his practical examples of virtuous co…

And to add to the general gloom which now overspread the United States, the small army that was left, was reduced to the greatest distress and misery ; and, nothing, it is believed, but the wisdom and prudence of the immortal Washington, could have kept it together ; for, in the language of a committee appointed by Congress to visit it, the soldiers were unpaid for months together, seldom havi…

At this moment when all was dark, our hopes for a successful termination of the war well nigh gone, when the east and the south were in gloom and doubt, and fear which "betrays like treason," was setting on many an honest face, Major Andrd was sent from the British army, whose general then wished to finish the war at a blow, to tamper with the low principles of Benedict Arnold, and by the str…

The spy was taken, and conducted to the lines of the American army : the immeasurable power of gold was tried upon Van Wart and his associates -- it would not do ; rewards beyond their knowledge of wealth were offered them, if they would give up their prisoner, but ofFered them in vain. Their virtues, to the honor of human nature -- to the honor of republican principles -- to the honor of our …

During the whole of this excitement, so momentous and alarming, we have to thank God that our country w^as stained by one act of treason only ; and to alleviate our grief and mortification for this act, we have to offer the incorruptible integrity of three militiamen in the common walks of life, (where virtue always resides,) in whose breasts all ordinary springs of action were absorbed by the…

Such an act is in conformity with the usages of the wisest of nations in every period of history, and, whenever neglected, has been a source of censure and regret ; such an act is in conformity with the habits of our own country, for it is consonant to a sense of gratitude in every bosom. Monuments are now rising to the heroes of the Revolution in every part of the United States. Montgomery, …

Within a few days past, the citizens of this county and of this nation were called to mourn the loss of one of the most distinguished members of that valiant band -- the great, the illustrious John Jay, the American Fabricius : and even while I am speaking, there are only here and there one of the men of that age to be seen, and he, with whitened locks and solemn demeanor, standing on the conf…

We know that our country is yet in its youth, and is still forming its habits and fixing its principles ; and I thank God, that among her best habits is that of cherishing the memory of her benefactors. The deed that we are now doing, my friends, in gratitude and modesty, is not to be done for this day alone. In some distant period, when the traveller shall inquire of our descendants, " Whose…

Francis Kain then gave the finishing stroke to the monument, after which the military escort divided into three sections ; each division fired one round. The procession was again formed by the marshal in the same order as before. The officers and soldiers of the Revolution, on the right, passed the line, the same honors being paid to them by the military ; and the whole returned to the house …

November 17th, 1777, the British, under Captain Emmerick, made an excursion from their quarters to the Saw Mill Valley, and completely surprised the Van Tassels, who were residina: near Captain Romer's, burnt their houses, " stripped the women and children of necessary apparel to cover them from the severity of a cold winter's night," and led off, in triumph, the two brothers, Peter and Corne…

A short distance south of the hamlet of Greenburgh is situated the residence of Samuel Howland, Esq. It is embosomed in trees, and stands on the west bank of the Saw Mill river, in its rear rise bold and majestic hills covered with luxuriant woods. The building itself is a very handsome structure of wood, in the modern style. The river arrested by the mill dam, forms in front of the house an…

Cornelius Chatterton, one of the earliest magistrates of Eastchester was an ancestor of this family. Hart's Corners, formerly Barnes' Corners, is another small hamlet in Greenburg, situated about three miles south of White Plains, in a fine valley, tlie neighborhood of which is rendered extremely beautiful by the inequality of the ground and surrounding scenery. The settlement is composed of …

Tompkins was in the constant practice of spending the week here, and returning to his family on a Saturday. During the whole of this period he was surrounded by Indians, but they never once offered to molest him. A small hill to the south-east of the present Mr. John Tompkins, still bears the name of Indian hill, and the adjoining spring is called the Indian spring. Two descendants of the orig…

Count de Rochambeau, General Washington having encamped on the west bank of the Spraine. On several occasions large tables were arranged for the » For incorporation of this church see Religious Soc. Lib., B. 7 ; first trustees, Underhill Tompkins, Ste-phen Leviness, Gilbert Tompkins, Joseph Forster, Joha Cxawford, and Elijah Tompkins. 244 HISTORY OF THE military staffs of Generals Washingto…

The Dutch Church of this place was first organized in 1842, under the pastoral charge of the Rev. V^. M. Hulbert of Yonkers, and incorporated on the 3d of December, 1842, by the title of the " Minister, Elders and Deacons of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Greenville, in the town of Greenburgh." First elders, John Dusenberry and Charles Dusenberry ; first deacons, Ichabod Saiith and …

The hills are most of them good and suitable for cultivation. The soil in general is gravelly clay, and sandy loam, producing all kinds of fruit and grass in plenty. » Religious .Soc. Co. Rec, Lib. B. 79. * Spafford's Gazetteer. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 245 There are some valuable quarries on the banks of the Hudson, that yield great quantities of beautiful building stones. The forests are pri…

The tirst proprietor of this land of whom anything is known, was Shanasockwell or Shanarocke, sagamore of Poningoe, who, with other Indians in 1661 conveyed to John Budd of Southhold, Long Island ; " one neck of land lying on the mayne called Apawammeis, (Budds neck, Rye,) also range, feeding and grasse for cattle, twenty English miles into the country ^^ Under this purchase the inhabitants …

King, Defender of the Faith, &c. &c., and in the year of our Lord God 1695, witnesseth, that I, underwritten Pathungo, the true owner and proprietor of a certain part or parcel of land situate, lying, and being in the county of Westchester, and province of New York, by these presents, further manifested to Christian people, to whom this deed of conveyance may any ways concern : Know ye that I, …

In witness whereof, the said Pathungo hath set his hand and seal this day and year first above written. Pathungo, his ICT marke. Signed, sealed, and delivered in the presence of us, (Jharles "] Morgan, his marke, Nicolas Haight and James Clement. Moreover, before signing and sealing hereof, the said Pathungo doth reserve, liberty for his use, such ivnitewood trees as shall be found suitable to…

As witness hereof, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this 15th day of February, in the year of our Lord God 1695-6. Betty Pathungo, 3 her mark, Pathungo Wappatoe, Pi his mark, Elias Jozes Pathungo Askarame, q her mark, Chrishoam Pathungo, S her marke, Porige, § his marke, Elaas Arowash, Arawask's wife, Hannah >- her mark, Ingen. Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of James Mott, Sa…

When standing alone, and encouraged in its lateral growth, it will indeed often produce a lower head, but it.s tendency is lo rise; and it only exhibits itself in all its stateliness and majesty, when, supported on such a noble columnar trunk, it towers far above the heads of its neighbors of the park or forest. Even when at its loftiest elevation, its large specious blossoms, which, from thei…

By his Excellency the Governor in Council, i^'c. -- You are hereby required to survey and lay out, for John Harrison, a certain tract of land in Westchester county which he hath purchased by virtue of a license, b^arius: date the second day of August last past, bounded to the south by the trees of Mr. Budd's purchase, west by Mamaroneck river, easlwardly by Blind brook, and north by Kyepond, a…

William the Third, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, to all to whom these presents shall come, sendeih greeting : Whereas our loving su!)jects William Nicolls, Esq., Captain Ebenezer Williams, David Jameson, John Harrison, and Samuel Haight have by their petition, presented to our trusty and well beloved Benjamin Fletcher, our Captain Ge…

W. and H. ; thence south lo a white wood tree, and thence by marked trees west to Ryeponds ; thence including the said Rveponds, south to the head of Mamaroneck river, which runs on the west side of Brown's I'oint, and thence by Mamaroneck river and the east bounds of Richbell's patent to the place where it began, bounded west by Blind brook and vacant lands, north by vacant lands, west by Ma…

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 251 whatsoever. In testimony whereof, we have caused the great seal of our said province to be hereunto afFised ; \viines5 our trusty and well-beloved Benjamin Fletcher, our Captain-general and (ravernor-in-chief of our province of New York and territories anfl tracts of land depending thereon in America, and Vice-admiral of the same, our Lieutenant and Commander-in-chie…

Hannah, the oldest, married Joshua Cornell, father of the present Jolin Cornell of North Castle, and Sarah, who married Gilbert Palmer. « The descendants of Samuel Haightd (another of the patentees) are also very numerous in the county, likewise the Williamses. In 17d0 occurs a deed of sale from James de Lancey and Lev\'is Johnston to Godfrey Haines of Rve, which recites Caleb Heathcote's pu…

c The fatlier of John Palmer. d Samuel Haight appears to have been a resident freeholder of Flushino- iu 1684, 6 Co. Rec, hb. C. 260. -^' 252 HISTORY OF THE North Ciistle.a The several branches of the Cromwell family in America chiiiii descent from the same parent stock ns that of the PiOlector Ohver Cromweli. It is presumed timt the ancestor of the American lino was Col. John Cromwell, so…

For these reasons when that unfortunate, misguided monarch was (afier a pretended trial) condemned to die, and the Prince of Orange taking vast jiains to save him, or at least to stay the execution, sent over such relations of the leading men in the army as ihey thought could influence them, applied to this gentleman, he very readily undertook the task with the greatest expectation of succeeding …

Upon which the colonel stepped a little back and hastily shut the door, which made Oliver suppose he was going to be assassinated ; but the other, taking out his papers, said to him, 'Cou-in, this is no time to trifle with words, see here, it is now in your own power not only to make yourself, but your family, relations, and posterity happy and honorable for ever ; otherwise, as they have ch…

By a letter dated Nov. ^|, 1653, from Jongeshall to William, Earl of Nassau, it appears that Col. John Cromwell was then in Holhuid. Through the ill behavior of his wife Abigail, he was from the most afliuent circumstances reduced to the brink of ruin, i^y his wife (continues Noble,) Col, Cro.nwell had a daughter Joan, baptized September 23, 1634, and perhaps other chili rcn,"^ In 16S6 we fi…

The oldest son John Cromwell was residing upon the property in Harrison at the commencement of the revolutionary war, for his name occurs in General Washington's military map of the county, dated 1778, as the occupant of the homestead.^ The present Wilham Cromwell of Harrison is the grandson of the above named Jolin Cromwell.^ From an early period, the Thomas family have resided in the easte…

<^ A singular circumstance (illustrative of the strong fainily likeness which still exists between the English and American branches,) occurred in tlie village of Westchester a few years since. Oliver Cromwell, a resident blacksmith of that pldce. was accosted by a friend, who at the same moment presented him a likeness of tiie Protector ; the former (unable to read) invohinlarlly exclaimed as…

From an early period, the Thomas family iiave resided in the eastern part of this town. The Jirst member who purchased land here, was the Hon. John Thomas, son of ihe Rev. Jolin Thomas, for many years Rector of St. George's Church, Hempstead, Long Island. Concerning the latter individual, Dr. Carmichael in his history of St. George's Church, observes. " that he commenced his ministrations the…

c A singular circumstance (illustrative of the strong fa:nily likeness which still exists between the English and American branches,) occurred in tlie village of Westchester a few years since. Oliver Cromwell, a resident blacksmith of that place, was accosted by a friend, who at the same moment presented hiin a likeness of the Protector ; the former (unable to read) involmitarily exclaimed as …

Major General'Thiiinasi Thomas, a disiinguished^Oatliarine Floyd of " g officer of tbe Continental army, and a member Mastic, L. 1., nat. ^ uf ihe Legislature of the Slate of New York, 9 Mav, 1746, Ob. nat. 17 Jane, 1745, Ob. May 29, 1824, interred J»n. 15, 1825. let. 'g on tlie estate. -" • ' Kdward-- Aime Cap. Jr)bii ^■ .^urrufiaie 1 Oakley, ob 6 Jan. of West- Ob. Mav 1''35. cbester 12,1…

Tiiomas to the society, whose distinguished ornament he was, and presume from oifier circumstances, that he died near about tiiattirne; but, in the Society's annual report printed in London, Feb. 16ih, 1727, we have discovered the followirtg touching memento, viz., a gratuity of £50, to Mrs. Thomas, is voted, the widow of the late Rev. Mr. Thomas, missionary at Hempstead, in New York, in consi…

_ of the systematic method adopted and practiced for "the destruction of American prisoners," as taken from the New London - Gazette, from General Washington's letter of complaint to General Howe, and from the verbal statement of the ofiicers and soldiers who have returned from New York, by exchange. They were crowded into the holds of prison ships, wtiere they were almost suffocated for want…

As a gross outrage against the principles of hinuanity, suffice it to say. that in consequence of the most barbarous treatment, died within a few weeks, not less iJian fifteen hundred Auierican soldiers, brave young men, the pride and shield of our country. After deaih had released the sutfererSj their bodies were dragged out of the prisons and piled up without doors, till enough were collecte…

" Before the troops went into winter quarters, it was necessary that sufficient boards should be procured to hut those who were to remain in the vicinity of King's Bridge, and tlie light troops were of the parties who collected them. Lt. Colonel Simcoe proposed to General Tryon, who commanded the British, to take down Ward's hduse,^ and the buildings in its vicinity; and that, while a coverin…

The house was inmiediately forced, and, no resistance being made, the officers shut the doors of the different rooms, to prevent the irritated soldiers from revenging their unfortunate comrade. The man who fired, was the only person killed : but Thomas, after Lt. Col. Simcoe had personally protected him and ensured his safety, jumped out of the window, and, springing over some fences, would …

Upon his death, which took place in 1824, the Thomas property in this town passed by will to the heir of his sister, Charity Thomas, who married Jan:ies Ferris of Throckmorton's neck. Their grandson Thomas Ferris is the present • Simcoe's Military Journal, Barttett & Welford, X. Y. p. 92, 93- Vol. L 33 258 HISTORY OF THE proprietor. Of this family is the Hon. Charles G. Ferris, late member …

he assisted in laying the foundation of those institutions that are intended to perpetuate the Republic. Sacred Sacred to the memory of to the memory Catharine Thomas, of widow of Charles Floyd Thomas, Thomas Thomas, son of Thomas Thomas, who died the 15lh day of and Catharine Thomas, January, A. D. 1825, who died on the 2d of in the 79th year of her age. January, A. D. 1802, in the 24…

During the war the Friends meeting house was occupied as an hospital by the American army. Within a short distance of the Purchase lies Rye-pond, a beautiful sheet of water covering over two hundred and ten acres of ground. In this pond vast quantities of pickerel are annually taken with hook and line, and pleasant sport is afforded to those who are fond of trolling. « Its waters abound also…

d Anthony Field is buried in the Friends grave yard at Purchase. • No fishing is allowed in the ponds with any kind of net or seine. t Rye-pond is the principal source of the Bronx. 260 HISTORY OF THE Ezra Carpe iter on the south, Thomas Clapp on the eastj and Oliver ]\[atthe\vs on the north. The late Thomas Clapp of this town left one hundred and fifty acres on the west side of the pond fo…

" On the 4th of December, 1781, (says General Heath) Captain Sackett of the New York levies near Harrison purchase below the lines, having gone a small distance from his detachment on the morning of the 2d, was taken prisoner by a party of the enf»my. The enemy afterward attacked Lieutenant Mosher to whom the command of the detachment fell. Lieutenant Mosher and the detachment behaved with gr…

* A full narrative of this memorable event has been published in almost every e<*UQtry in Europe, showing what a handful of infantry can do, opposed to a strong COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 261 We believe the whole period of the American war cannot produce such another instance, in which the enemy were repulsed by so small a force. General Washington himself often spoke of this brilliant alfair, an…

^'On Tuesday, the 2d of April, 1776, the freeholders, inhabitants of Harrison's Precinct, met at the place appointed by law, and made choice of the following town officers : -- Samuel Haviland, Supervisor, William Miller, Town Clerk, Joshua Hunt, ^ ., ^ ^. • John Haight, \ Assessors, "" "^ . Wellsey Dosenbery, ) - - Joseph Carpenter, Highway Master for lower part, David Halstead, " -' the …

William Woodward, " " North street, Job Hadden, " " West and Haight streets, all to the usual bounds. Samuel Haviland, ) r^ a t\ ttmi r> 1 } tence and Damas^e viewers, Thomas Park, ) ° ' Thomas Park, Pownder." At a town meeting held this first day of April, 1783, in Harrison's Precinct, State of New York, the following town officers were chosen to serve the ensuing year :-- '* Isaiah Mayna…

Lewisborough is situated eighteen miles north of tlie village of White Plains, -- distant fifty miles from New York, and one hundred and nineteen from Albany,-- bounded north Presbyterian t'hurcli, Lewisb )rough. j^y ]\^orth Salem, eaSt by the State of Connecticut, south by Connecticut and the towns of Poundridge and Bedford, and west by Somers. This town, prior to 180S, was called Salem…

Some of these lands must have subsequently reverted to the Indians, for in 1699 the Kitchawan tribe again released the same territory to Stephanas van Cortlandt. This individual had previously obtained a charter from the » Salem was incorporated on the 18th of March, 1791. b See page 6. 264 HISTORY OF THE Crown, erecting the whole of his possession into the lordship and manor of Cortla:id(,a…

The controversy between tlie two colonies of New York and Connecticut concerning it lasted nearly a century, during which time the disputed ground afforded a sort of sanctuary for the most desperate kind of outlaws and robbers. Some improvement, however, must have taken place prior to the settlement of the bomidary, since we find the people living on the Oblong, between the governments of New Y…

Greenwich J April 29th, 1725, when they came to the following agreement as to the means of ascertaining the lines, viz., " they are the westernmost line, called eight miles, the line running east northeast thirteen miles and sixty-four rods from the eight mile line, the line called parallel with the Hudson's River, and twenty miles from it, extending from the end of the line thirteen miles a…

" The complete settlement of the boundary line (says the historian Smith) was not made till the 14th of May, 1731, when indentures, certifying the execution of the agreement in 1725, were mutually signed by the commissioners and surveyors of both colonies. "~ •• '. ' / ". ^ Upon the establishment of this partition, a tract of land lying on the Connecticut side, consisting of above sixty thous…

b See Douglas's late Plan of the British Dominions of New England. Vol. L 34 266 HISTORY OF THE have ever since held the possession. Mr. Harrison, of the council, soliciicd this controversy for Sir Joseph Eyles and his partners, which contributed, in a great degree, to the troubles so remarkable in a succeeding administration. "^ Upon the 8th of June, 1731, the following letters patent were i…

John, Samuel Smith, Benjamin Benedict, Richard Olmsted, Thomas Smith, Ebenezer Smith, Daniel Sherwood, Benjamin Burtt, Thomas Hyatt, Benjamin Wilson, Joseph Lee, Joseph Keeler, James Benedict, Richard Osborn, Samuel Smith, Daniel Olmsted, Timothy Keeler, Jonah Keeler, Matthew Seymour, Joseph Northrup, James Brown, Adam Ireland, John Thomas^ and Benjamin Birdsall, inhabitants of the town of Rid…

» Smith's Hist, of N. Y. p. 177. COUNTY or WESTCHESTER. 267 quarters of a mile, and fifty-two rods distant on a line ru-nning north eightyfour degrees east from the monument, and the end of the twenty mile line from Cortlandt's Point west to the east end of Long Pond, &c., then along south side of said pond to the easterly bounds of said surrendered lands. The second tract begins at the monum…

The same year letters patent were granted to James Brown of the county of Westchester, gentleman, for •• four several tracts of land within that tract of land called the Equivalent lands, lately surrendered by our colony of Connecticut to our colony of New York, first beginning on the western bounds of the said Equivalent, at the south-west corner of a tract of land in or late granted to Thom…

Upon the partition of Cortlandt's manor in 1734, the lots (included in this town) fell in the following order to the devisees and heirs of Stephanus van Cortlandt, viz., one-half of south lot No. 7, east of the Croton, to Stephen van Cortlandt ; ditto No. 8, Gertrude' Beeckman ; ditto No. 9, Margaret Bayard ; ditto No. 10, Mr. Skinner. The above lots have been long since distributed among num…

Upon the high hills which rise to the east of Cross river (near the eastern border of the town,) is situated the village of South Salem. This place contains several scattered dwellings, two stores, a post-office, (first established in March, 1813,) and a Presbyterian church. The scenery of the neighborhood is uncommonly beautiful, aboundii]g in rich woods, deep valleys, and fertile pastures. …

Besides a small parsonage this church possesses an extensive glebe, consisting of about thirty acres of improved land and seventy of woodland. In the year 1800 the trustees petitioned the legislature for an act to enable them to sell certain lands for the benefit of the church. The act was passed March, 1800, and is entitled an act to authorize the trustees of the Presbyterian church and con…

" Whereas the trustees and society of the Presbyterian church and congregation of the town of Salem, in the county of Westchester, have by their petition to the legislature, prayed for leave to sell, for the benefit of the said church and congregation, certain lands belonging to the said church and congregation, in the town of Salem aforesaid, thereupon : Be it enacted by the people of the sta…

Provided always that the lands so to be sold by virtue of this act shall not exceed the quantity of fifty acres. ^ Tliis church and congregation are in connection with the Bedford Presbytery. LIST OF MINISTERS OF THE PRESBYTERIAN -CHURCH AT SOUTH SALEM. Instal or call. Ministers. Vacated hy. 19th May, 1752, Rev. Solomon Mead, Death. a Religious Soc. Lib., A. p. 2. b Laws of N. Y. 1800, p. …

" Green is the church yard, beautiful and green." •' Ridge rising gently by the side of ridge." In the south-west corner appears a neat marble slab inscribed to the M-emory of the Rev. Solomon Mead, First Pastor of the Presbyterian Church in this place, M. 86. He had the charge of this people, 48 years. Ob. September, 1812. While marble monuments decay The righteous live in endless day^ …

Some of the most active members of the mission having joined the army, (at the commencement of hostihties,) it was found absolutely necessary to dispose of the building to satisfy the claims of the contractor, Mr. Benjamin Chapman. This individual subsequently purchased it and converted the same into a tavern. For many years it was known as the Churcli tavern. Mr. Chapman afterwards sold the pro…

Theodosius Bartow of New Rochelle, and the same year Mr. George Weller was » Communicated by Henry Keeler and others, b Religious Soc- Lib. A. 272 HISTORY OF THE licensed as a lay reader for the same.^ Occasional services were also performed here by the Rev. Elias Cooper of Yonkers, the Rev. Samuel Haskell of Rye, and the Rev. John McVickarj <fcc. The first delegate from this church to the d…

Upon the return of Major Tallmadge, (who it seems had been out on duty,) to North Castle, and having inspected the papers, he earnestly requested, that the prisoner might be brought back, to which Jameson at last consented. In the latter's order of countermand to Lieutenant Allen, he says, "from some circumstances which I have just discovered, 1 have reason to fear, that a party of the enem…

Tallmadge, if a man by the name of Anderson should come witliin the lines, to send him to head quarters with two horsemen, and to bear him company in person, if his business would permit. This incident, connected with the circumstances of the capture of the prisoner, who called himself Anderson, and with the obvious disguise he now assumed, confirmed l\allmadge's suspicions, though the nature …

He presented the sketch to Bronson, saying, " this will give you an idea of the style in which I have had the honor to be conducted to my present abode." Li diversions of this kind the morning passed away. As it was known to Andre that the papers found on his person had been transmitted to General Washington, who must soon receive them, and it being now evident, that he would not himself be s…

"I beg your excellency will be persuaded, that no alteration in the temper of my mind, or apprehension for my safety, induces me to take the step of addressing you ; but that it is to rescue myself from an imputation of having assumed a mean character for treacherous purposes or self interest ; a conduct incompatible with the principles that actuate me ; as well as with my conduct in life. …

Being there, I was told that the approach of day would prevent my return, and that I must be concealed until the next night. I was in my regimentals, and had fairly risked my person. "Against my stipulation, my intention, and without my knowledge beforehand, I was conducted within one of your posts. Your excellency may conceive my sensation on this occasion, and will imagine how much more must…

" Having avowed myself a Britisli officer, I have nothing to reveal but what relates to myself, which is true on the honor of an officer and a gentleman. '' The request I have to make to your excellency, and I am conscious I address myself well, is, that in any rigor policy may dictate, a decency of conduct towards me may mark, that, though unfortunate, I am branded with nothing dishonorable,…

Adjutant GeneraU- When he had finished this letter, he handed it open to Major Tallmadge, who perused it with astonishment and strong amotion ; for, although he believed the writer to be a military man, yet he had not supposed him a person of such rank, nor dreamed of the dangerous plot in which he had been acting a part. The letter was sealed and sent to General Washington. From that moment…

Bronson says, that, on taking leave, he expressed a deep sense of the obligations he was under, for the delicate and courteous treatment he had received from the officers of the reg-iment with whom he had become acquainted, and declared that, whatever might be his future destiny, he could never meet them as enemies. The guard marched all night, and in the morning of the next day, September 26…

Both are fed and supplied chiefly, (perhaps entirely,) by springs and rivulets from the great Long Pond mountain. The northern shore of the lake is bordered with hanging woods, and surrounded by rocky mountains of the most picturesque form, presenting altogether an interesting scene as the traveller approaches from Lower Salem. The hills on the southern shore are much lower, but equally attrac…

It soon made its appearance, and commenced felling a small tree, which it drew to the water's edge ; but the man who had refrained from firing, in order to watch the motions of the animal, making a slight noise, it became alarmed, and suddenly plunged into the water. a The numerous rivers of Westchester county must have afforded (the Indian hunter) an abundant supply of this useful animal. Van…

This skin was shipped on board the Princess with Director Kieft, which was lost at sea."=^ The deep waters of Lake Wacabuck afford vast quantities of fish, as pickerel, large perch, eels, (fcc. The two former are said to have been introduced here within a few years. The favorite haunts of the pickerel are the Cove and Raven's rock. Upon the south ridge of Long Pond mountain (which rises abr…

At the foot of the rock is a gentle descent of rich and fertile ground, extending about ten rods, when it instantly forms a frightful precipice, descending half a mile to the pond called Long Pond. In the front of the rock on the north, where the cave is, and level with the ground, there appears a large frustum of the rock, of a double fathom in size, thrown out by some unkown convulsion of n…

Indeed, like nature in its first state, she was without form, her dress appear- ' ed little else than one confused and shapeless mass of rags patched together without any order, which obscured all human shape, excepting her head which was clothed with a luxuriancy of lank grey hair, depending on every side as time had formed it, without any covering or ornament. When she discovered our appr…

To confirm this, a gentleman says he passed her cell five or six days after the great fall of snow, in the beginning of March ; that she had no fire then, and had not been out of her cave since the snow had faMen. How she subsists during the severe season is yet a mystery. She says, she eats but little flesh of any kind ; in the summer she lives on berries, nuts and roots. We conversed with …

The southern view from the cave aff'ords a splendid prospect of forty-five miles in extent, terminated by Long Island. From Lake Wacabuck issues the Peppeneghek, or Cross River, (one of the numerous tributaries of the Croton,) upon which is situated the small settlement of Cross River. This place contains a post office, two churches, several manufactories, and twenty dwellings. The road from …

Near the intersection of the Beaver Dam and Cross River are situated the fishing falls. Golden's Bridge is a small hamlet (located on the banks of the Croton) in the northwest corner of this town. It contains a post office and several dwellings. Vista is a pretty settlement in the southeast corner of Lewisborough. Here is a post office and several dwellings. This portion of the town is drain…

Jacob Walley, Servuer." ^ "At a town meeting in Salem, 10th day of January, 1763, Resolved that the welfare of the town was endangered by one Dr. Michael Abbott, of Ridgefield, in the colony of Connecticut, who had lately come into the town with sundry other persons, and had inoculated with the small pox one Gershom Sillick, by means of which the people are greatly exposed, and put in much da…

Its length, north and south, is three miles, and its medial width two and a quarter.a The etymology of the name of this place (at different periods spelt Mammarinikes, Mornoronack, Mamarinck, Merinak, and Momoronuck) doubtless refers, like most other Indian words, to some object peculiar to its geographical locality. The last syllable, " neck," or " uck" (uc,) being the ordinary inflection fo…

have been inhabited by one of the numerous sea coast tribes termed SuwanoeSj or Sewanoos, by Jolm De Laet, one of tfie earliest historians of the New Netherlands, A.D. 1625.^ This people he describes " as dwelling along the coast from Norwalk to twenty-four miles to the neighborhood of Hellegat." Adriaen van der Donck, in his map of 1G56, styles them Siwanoys, These Siwanoys constituted a tr…

The site of the ancient Indian village in this town can still be traced upon the projecting rocks, directly opposite the residence of Benjamin M. Brown, Esq. This spot was well suited to the habits of the aborigines, who subsisted one-half of the year at least upon the fish caught in these waters. It must also be borne in mind, that all the Indian villages on the sea board were noted for the…

They consist of four circular pits in the form of a square, having a small mound upon the soutli, " The use of these excavations it is impossible to imagine, unless we suppose them to have been iised by the aborigines in defence, an idea that is rather favored by the circular mound on the south, as if made purposely to receive the palisade." The site of other Indian habitations are very appa…

Pell's land, promising that all persons who, with the supplicant's permission or order, would settle there with him, shall be willing to solicit letters patent for such a parcel of land as they may intend to settle ; in the meantime, he supplicates that your honours may be pleased to grant him letters patent for the whole tract, which he is willing to enforce and instruct them of your honours' …

John Rissebel and his associates, that be under the protection of the high and subordinate authority of this Province, upon terms and conditions as other inhabitants doe enjoy, may take up and possess a certain neck and parcel of land called Mamniarinikes, provided that the aforesaid Mr. John Rissebel, his associates, and every one that are now hereafter to come in due and convenient tim.e, sh…

Richbell and Mr. Revell (Pell,) and from thence shooting along by the side of the maine westward, containing 220 acres, which said ft Albany Rec. vol. xx. 22. . ■^ ■ r- ' b Alb. Rec. vol. xx. 127. c At a court of assize held in the city of New York, A. D. 1665, it was determined that Horseneck doth of right belong to John Richbell an'J his heirs. Alb. Assize * Kec. 14. 2S6 HISTORY OF THE ne…

" The Governor and Council, together with Y^ justices of ye peace, setting in this present court of assizes, having been well and sufficiently informed in ye case in difference between the plaintiff and defendant, and that ye defendant, (who in several courts of this government hath heretofore been plaintiff in this case relating to a title to a certain parcel of land at Mamaronuck, upon ye ma…

Nov. 166S, " John Richbell of Mamaroneck, accused Thomas Pell of gaining in a surreptitious manner, his patent of Governor Nicolls, and extending upon his lands, upwards of a mile in breaddi from east to west, beside the length thereof north 'and south, although John Richbell has sufficiently proved his right thereto, both at several courts, and the last court of assizes held in New York."b …

P., from which if there were a line run directly down to the sound, it would divide ye meadow in difference in the middle, and put an end to ye matter in question, but neiiher of the other three commissioners agree amongst themselves as to their opinions of the bounds, wherefore, in regard that I am very desirous an amicable composure of this difierence may be made between both parties, I do r…

On the 25lh day of January, 1671, occurs the following order (addressed to Capt. Jacques Cortelyau, Surveyor General) about Mr. Pell and Mr. Richbell, made after their agreement and composure, &c." " Whereas, there is an amicable composure of ye difference between Mr. John Richbell, and Mr. John Pell,<^ concerning the neck of land lying between stony and gravelly brook, to the eastward of An…

These are to require you, that sometime next week, or with your first convenience, you repair hither, where you shall receive further directions concerning the copy act, on the said neck of land, soe to put a final end and determination to that dispute of which at your return you are to render me an account, and for soe doing, this shall be your warrant. Given under my hand, at Fort James, in …

Having to the south, the sound, and running northward from the marked trees upon the said neck, twenty miles into the woods, which said parcel or tract of land hath been lawfully purchased of the Indian proprietors, by John Richbell of Mamaroneck, gentleman, in whose possession now it is, and his title thereunto sufficiently proved, both at several courts of sessions, as also at the general c…

gether with all woods, beaches, maiches, pastures, creeks, waters, lakes, fishing, hawking, hunting and fowling, and all other profits, immunities and emoluments to the said parcel or tract of land belonging, annexed, or appertaining with their and every of their appurtenances, and every part and parcel thereof, and in regard to the distance of the plantations already settled, or to be settled …

But in matters of assessment and public rates, they are to be assessed by the ofricers of that town to which they do properly belong, being the nearest unto them, to have and to hold the said parcel and tract of land in the said three necks contained, and premises with all and singular the privileges and appurtenances to the said John Richbell, his heirs and assigns, to the proper use and beh…

By a deed bearing date the 23d of April, 1669, Jolni Richbell, proprietor of Mamaroneck, settles the following jointnre npon his wife, Anne Richbell, viz.: "all that certain parcell or tract of land where he now lives, called the East Neck, and to begin at the westward part thereof at a certain creek lying, being, and adjacent by and betwixt the neck of land commonly called the Great Neck, an…

These are in his majesties name to authorize and impower you to seize upon ye person of John Richbell of Mamaroneck, in what place soever he shall be found within this government, he being a prisoner under arrest for debt in this city, from which place he hath absented himself contrary to his engagement and that you cause him to be brought back hither to answer ye several suites of his credit…

His commission defined the eastern boundary of the colony to be the town of Greenwich and so runnii]g northerly, provided such line does not come within twenty miles of Hudson's river, conformable to the treaty of 1650. which was ratified by the States General February 22d, 1656, Mamaroneck river having been heretofore considered the boundary line, as settled the 5th of December, 1664, viz. : …

By order of the Lords Commanders and military tribunal assembled in Fort William Hendrick, on the 23d day of August, A. D. 1673.^ Peace took place between the belligerent powers, in February, 1674, by which x\ew York was again restored to the English. 2()th of November, 1763, John Richbell of Mamaroneck mortgaged the westernmost neck to one Cornelius Stenwyck, " bounding on the Gravelly or Ston…

John Richbell of Mamaroneck, gentleman, against the inhabitants of Rye, concerning some lands, it was thought fit by the governor and council that the inhabitants of Rye, or some deputed by them for that purpose, do show cause at the next court of assize to be held in the county of Westchester, why the said land do not of right belong and appertain to Mr. John Richbell. c The patentee must hav…

d Council Minutes, Alb. No. V. 58. 292 HISTORY OF THE A, D. 1G9G. Aline Riclibell orders that the lot formerly belonging to tlie Blackiuns, containing two acres and thirty-lwo rods, be laid out for my son John Emerson. ^ The death of the patentee, John Richbell, appears to have taken place so.netime in January, 16S4, as we find Mr. John Timan petitioning the o^overnor and council for adminis…

John Horton, I make my executors of this my last will and testament, and for this worldly estate which it hath pleased the I^)rd to endow me withal, &c. Imprimis, to my daughter Elizabeth the sum of Bo/, and my gold ring with the emerald stone in it and my little bible. To my daughter Anne tlie sum of 60/, and also my gold chain. To my granddaughter, Anna Gedney, Mary \Ailliams and Mary Mott, …

t Council Min. A!b. No. V. ]04. < .^nrrogalp's Off. N. Y. Hec. Wille, No. ii. O-?. <J For a cojil!uualioii oftliis family, sec pedigree. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 293 A, D. 1700, Ihe Hon. Caleb Heathcote became legtilly seized in fee of the greatest portion of tlie eastermost neck, together with other lands, having in 1696 obtained a patent right from Mrs. Anne Richbell to purchase lands which …

" All that tract of land in Westchester county, beginning at a marked tree by Mamaroneck river, which is the eastermost side of the nori hern bounds of ]\Iamaroneck township, being about two miles from the country road and to run along the said river to the head thereof, and thence on a northern line, until eighteen miles from the said marked trees is completed westerdly, at the said marked t…

Tlie Hon. Caleb Heathcote subsequently enlarged his estates by further purchases and confirmations from the Indians. One of these indentures bears date 26ili May, 1701, betwixt the Indian proprietors, Patthunk, Beopoa, Wapetuck, Kohawaes and Racheshund, on the one part, and Colonel Caleb Heathcote of Mamaroneck, gentleman, on the oiher part, wherein the former in consideration of a good and h…

Sell, alien, enfeofFe and confirm, &c. a certain tract of land lying and being in the county of Westchester, bounded as follows : to begin on the east side of the country road, going over at Mamaroneck river, and so to run as the road goes, as far as a creek or brook, known by the name of Pipin's brook, adjoining the neck known by tlie name of the great neck, including therein all the land and…

Patthunek, Brope, Wepetuck, Indian proprietors sell to Colonel Caleb Heathcote, Captain James Mott, William Pennoyer, John Williams, Henry Disbrow, Oliver Hatfield, John Disbrough and Benjamin Disbrough a lot or parcel of land bounded as followelh, " To begin at Westchester path by Mamaroneck river and runs as the river doth to the marked trees at the eastermost side of the two mile bounds, fr…

" All that my parcel of land formerly called Mangopson neck, now called by the name of the great neck, &c., bounded easterdly by a brook, called by name Pipin's brook, which runs into the salt water creek, and so running round along by the Sound, and so running up to a brook called by the name of Cedar or Pine tree brook, together with a parcel of land running up said brook by a range of mark…

This individual eventually claimed the whole territory north of Westchester path lying above the great neck, so that when the surveyor general, on the ISth of November, 1724, commenced the survey of the great neck, he was stopped by Philipse, when he came above Westchester path. The surveyor however continued the original line until he came to Bronx's river, here again he was opposed by Philip…

curs a map containing tlie survey and division of all the certain tracts and parcels of land lying on Mamaroneck, Scarsdale and Harrison purchase, in the county of Westchester, the property of Caleb Heathcote, Esq., in his lifetime, and which remain unsold by him or his descendants since his death whereof we the subscribers were appointed commissioners by virtue of an act of the Lieutenant Go…

Lots No. 13 and 18, and 2 small lots in the possession of William Barker ; the first lot, north division, and lot No. 7 in the middle or second division, distinguished on the map by a certain red line, which together contains 320 acres, 2 roods, 10 rods, are set apart for sale in order to defray expenses of division, 6cc., &.c. In witness whereof, as well the said commissioners as the surveyor…

To ^e« pBg« 2^7, roL t. PEDIGREE 01 Arms borue by the Huguenot, D'or a uii aigle de sable, ayant les A l£ince in pale with a flag its point in chief, debruised a Etienne de Lancey, Hon. James de l.ancey^Anneda. of nat. 1693, ob. 30 July, 1760. Col. Caleb Heathcole Oliver Brig. G Briiisl] 1 1777. 1 Capt. JameSz=Margaret da. of Bath, So- of Ch. Jusiice 3 John Peter of=ElizabPth da. …

Anne lieathcote married the Hon. James de Lancey, son of Etienne de Lancey. The De Lanceys, of Mamaroneck, are a branch of tlic ancient and honorable house of De Lanci, in France,*'^ springing froni Jean de Lanci. Ecuyer, Vjcomte of Laval and Nouvian, who was born in the latter part of the fifteentli ceritury, and died ^lay, 1525. The De Lancies were decreed to belong to the ancient nobility…

The ancient coat armor (borne by the Huguenot in 1687) was a shield of gold, bearing thereon a black eagle with its wings expanded, charged upon the breast with a blue escutcheon, containing three lances in pale. This coat was subsequently changed by tlie second English branch. = L'armorial general d'France ; 2d Register, 2 vol. : King's Library, Paris. In front of the altar at the Church of V…

D'or a un aigle de sable, ayant les ailes etendueset charge sur Testomac d'un eousson d*azure, a trois lances rangees eu pale ; les poiutes ea hant Present Arms, azure. A lance in pale with a flag its point iii chief, debruised nf a bar or. Crest, a sinister arm in armour embowed, holding a standard, with flag. Motto, certum voto pete fluem. Etienne de Lancey, a native of Caen, Normandy=Anne, da.…

Aug n5B, Ob. 7 May, 2 Stephen lUaria=William Walton of North father of Rear Salem, Admiral Jacob Walton. Lt Col. Stephen:;=Misa Barclay of the Rev of the British Henry, rector W. Indian Isl- of Trinity Ch. ands. N. Y. Capt. Oliver of Che 17th Lt Dragoons, Major and Jjt. Col suci^eeded Maj. Andre as Adjutant Gen. Pitt made Iiiin Barrack- Mr. Gen of the British Empire.Col.of 17tii Lan…

Jan. 6, 4, 182tl, 1827, tEl. 60. Warren coI.=l Mary Lawrence 17lhLt. Ura- | 2 Ann Taylor goons in I7e0 3 Rt^becca Law- Elizabeth=Gov. Yaiei John Stephen Peter of N. ofN. OfN. Scoila Scotia Scotia S 2 S. 5 = i 3. E COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 297 ber 1668, being from the 25th of March, 1784 to the 25ih of March last, as witness my hand this 12th of June, 1752, Wheat reckoned at 4s. 6…

The De Lancies were decreed to belong to the ancient nobility of France in the fourteenth century. Under Louis do Bourbon, Bishop and Duke of Laon, they held the hereditary fief of the Four banier of Laval ;•* they were also the lords of other lands, such as Rarai, Nouvian, D'Haramont, Ribecoupt, Pimpre, St. Germain et Ruy, and hereditary castellans of the castle and domains of Bothizv and Ve…

In front of the altar at the Church of Verberie, (department of Oise, France,) ther^ is a tombstone erected to a member of this family, inscribed D. O. M. Ici repose Haute et puissante Dame Madame FRANqoisE de Lanci Rarai, dame des Terres et Seigneuries, d'Haramont, Ribecoupt, Pimpre, St. Germain et Ruy, en partie Chatelaine Hereditaire et engagiste des Domaines de Bothizy et Verberie, p…

He appears to have been aided in his flight by a Protestant mother, who not only gave him the passports of education for his safety, but jewels, which enabled him in Holland to procure what was necessary to appear in New York as a wealthy merchant." *' In the year 1724 (says the historian Dunlap) Governor Burnet was involved in a dispute with Mr. Etienne de Lancey, who is represented as a r…

De Lancey replied that he was made a denizen in England, " in a patent of denization granted in the reign of James II., and under Flahant Chevalier seigneur de la Billarderie Maitre de camp de Cavalerie, exempt des gardes du corps du Roi iu6 a la bataille de Mai plaquet. La dite Dame de la Bellarderie est decedee le 25 Juin, 1724, agee de 61 ans Priez pour sou ame. » The French Ecuyer den…

This individual received his education at the University of Cambridge, and was called, whilst at college,^ the handsome American. He afterwards returned to his native land, and held the first honors which the country could bestow -- first as a member of the governor's council, chief justice in 1744,c and lieutenant-governor of the State of New York in 1717.^ In 1754 Governor De Lancey gave h…

Governor, Oct. 27, 1747, too late for medical aid. His funeral took place on the evening of the 31st of July, 1760. The body was deposited in the middle aisle of Trinity Uhurch, the funeral service being performed by the Rev. Mr. Barclay in great magnificence : the building was splendidly illuminated. The order of the funeral procession from his house in the Bowery to the church, fills column…

He had spent very agreeably the day before on Staten Island ; after ten at night he left my house perfectly well : in the morning he was as usual ; but, about nine, a servant was despatched to tell me his master was very ill. 1 mounted instantly, and hurried to his house in Bowery lane ; but, on the way was alarmed by a call, " that all was over," and too true 1 found it, he sat reclined in …

Captain James, Stephen, John Peter, Maria, Anne and Susan.'^^ Soon after the demise of his brother, John Peter de Lancey became possessed of the Mamaroneck estates ^' which formerly belonged to his grandfather, Col. Caleb Heathcote." Upon the 28th of January, 1823, John Peter de Lancey devised his property in this town to Thomas James de Lancey, ^ the only child of his deceased son Thomas Ja…

The writer stated, that being in England between thirty and forty years ago, he found some papers relating to the De Lancey family, among some waste paper in the house where he was staying, that he had preserved them, and seeing by the newspapers that the Bishop was in the city, he now enclosed them to him. These the Bishop found to be ; 1st, the commission of James de Lancey as Lieut. Governo…

Signed, Anne de Lancey. John Johnston, Heathcote Lewis Johnston, Johnston by Anne de Lancey. In presence of, John Johnston and Susannah de Lancey. John Johnston the eldest son and heir at law of Lewis Johnston and Martha Heathcote, died in 1782, leaving issue by his wife Margaret Barbaric, five sons and two daughters. Heathcote the third son, is the father of Susannah Snowhill Ward, wife of t…

family, in 1730 ; 4th, a map of the lands owned by them in Westchester county and on New York Island, prepared by the Bishop's grandfather. a The father of Lewis, was John Johnston, M. D., of Edinburgh, who married Euphemia Scot, on the 18th of April, 1686. John Johnston died at Perth Amboy, 6 Sept. 1732, aetat 73. The brother of T^ewis, Andrew Johnston, married Catharine van Corllandt. COUNT…

The Mamaroneck river above mentioned, forms the eastern boundary of the town, and derives its source from Horton's pond. This stream is more remarkable for the romantic valleys it forms, and the rich country it winds through, than for its extent, being generally buried within deep banks. Near its junction with the Sheldrake, (directly north of the village) it forms a beautiful valley between …

The former divisions of the high ridge, originally called *'good snccess ridge," (facing the bay and post road) are still distinguished by the names of their original propi ietors, viz., Heathcote, Nelson and Bndds' hills. Near the entrance of the village from the west is situated Heathcote hill, the property of the Rt. Rev. William Heathcote de Lancey, whose family formerly resided here. At …

mansion are not extensive, but the views of the bay, adjacent necks and distant sound scenery, present a charming landscape. Fine rows of willows and locusts border the property on the south and east. A short distance from the dwelling house, surrounded by orchards, is the family cemetery of the De Lanceys. This spot was appropriated by John Peter de Lancey as a cemetery for the remains of the …

This property formerly belonged to the Nelson family ; Polycarpus Nelson having purchased it of Henry Penoyer, in 1725. Polycarpus died in 1738, leaving three sons, Polycarpus, Edward and Maharshnlabar. The name of the latter is supposed to have been derived from his maternal ancestor Akabashka, one of the Indian witnesses to the sale of John Harrison in 1695. The two younger brothers devised …

" Echo (says "White) has always been so amusing to the imagination that the poets have personified her; and, in their hands she has been the occasion of many a beautiful fiction. Nor need the gravest man be ashamed to appear taken with such a phenomenon, since it may become the subject of philosophical or mathematical inquiries.''^ Several members of the Nelson family are interred north of Mr…

Whoe'er thou art, with silent footsteps tread The hollow mould where he reclines his head; Let not thoughtless mirth one dear deny. But pensive, pause, where truth and honour he. His the gay wit that fond attention drew, Oft heard delighted by the friendly few.; The heart, that melted at another's grief ; The hand, in secret, that bestowed relief. Perhaps e'en now, from yonder realm of day.» …

Thomas's Church., Mamaroneck, by the Right Rev. J. H. Hobart, bishop of the diocese. Previous to the Revolution Mamaroneck constituted one of the appropriated towns of Rye parish, having been annexed thereto by acts of assembly, passed in 1693-7. In 1725 Mamaroneck contributed towards the rectors' tax £18, and in 1767, £19 2^. 6d. The name of John Disbrow (vestryman from Mamaroneck) occurs in t…

At the first meeting of the congregation, held on Tuesday in Easter week, 1814, tne following gentlemen were chosen ofiicers for the ensuing year, viz. John Peter de Lancey and Peter Jay Munro, churchwardens. William Gray, Benj. Hadden, Henry Gedney, Samuel Deal, Abraham Guion, and Matthias G. Yalentine, vestrymen. ^ To this church is attached a handsome parsonage and glebe, the whole real es…

27 Sept. 1823, Lewis P. Bayard, Presb. ditto. • Madame Knight's Journal, p 59. b Religious Soc. Co. Rec, lib. A., 145. A second incorporation of this church took place oa the 9th of June, 18J7, when John Peter de Lancey and Peter Jay Munro were elected wardens; Jacob Mott, Guy C. Bayley, Monmouth Lyon, Edward Floyd de Lancey, Benjamin Hadden, Henry Gedney, Benjamin Croker, and Thomas James de…

^_^^g^ij^^^^^^^. _ Near the western en- ' ^__ trance of the village "^ stands the ancient residence of the Disbrow family, erected A. D. 1677. Mrs. Sanford, the present occupant, being the eighth generation that has resid- I ed upon this spot. The Disbrows were originally from the county of Essex, t» England? and related to, if not immediately descended from Major General John Disboroug…

After serving the colony in this capacity about twelve years, he returned to England in company with Mr. Whitefield. After the restoration of King Charles IL, he was a subject of royal favor and political distinction, and at one time was a member of the privy council."^ Peter Dishrow was one of the first and principal proprietors of Ryp, in 1660. John Disbrow, son of Peter, purchased lands o…

They were now opened and shown to the Indians, Avho upon seeing their own signatures appeared perfectly satisfied, and instantly marched ofi', leaving the Disbrows in undisturbed possession.'^ * Lambert's Hif.t. of New Haven, p. 167. b Co. Rec. Lib. B. 21. ^ Co Rec. Lib. B. G5. «i The old family bible, edited by Basket of London, A. D. 175G, contains the book of comtnjii prayer, and numero…

Lambert, being from the first a component part of New Haven government, was allowed an assistant or magistrate. Mr. Samuel Disborough, who, next to Mr. Whitefield, was esteemed the first and richest of the planters, was the first magistrate. After serving the colony in this capacity about twelve years, he returned to England in company with Mr. Whitefield. After the restoration of King Charles…

Henry Disbrow, son of John, conveys half his lands situated in Mamaroneck to his son Henry Disbrow.^ Henry Disbrow of Mamaroneck, in 1690, releases a lot of ground lying in the town of Rye, which he formerly bought of John Wascot.c The Disbrow estate in this town originally consisted of 700 acres, including a valuable tract of wood-land, called the Hickory grove. The family relate the follo…

To face page 310, vol !. PEDIGREE OF DISBROW OF MAMARONECK. Arms, arg. a fesse between three boars' heads muzzled erased sa. Peter Disbrow, one of (he first and principal proprietors of Rye, in 1660, ob. 16. .:=Sarnh Peter Disbrow of Rye, 1693 Jolin of Bye, J693, bought lands of Richbell in Mamaroiieck, A D 1674= Leda, 1693 Mary, 1693 Henry Disbrow of Mamaroneclc, leSS^Margaret, 1701 Henry …

There are mimeroiis historical events in connection with Mamaroneck, which deserve to be recorded here. The day previous to the battle of White Plains, Colonel Small wood of the American army surprised and cut off a large body of the enemy, under the command of Major Rogers, stationed upon Nelson hill and its vicinity. The event is thus related by General Heath: "Lord Sterling, who was before i…

This was a pretty affair ; and if the writer could recollect the name of the commanding officer, with pride and pleasure he w^ould insert it. He belonged to one of the southern lines of the army; and the whole of the party were southern troops.'^a On the 31st of January, 1777, a cordon of troops was ordered to be formed, to extend from Dobb's Ferry to Mamaroneck. " February 1, 1777. Foraging b…

" Had any apparent advantage been derived from burning the house on Philips' manor, last Monday, there vrould have been some reason to justify the measure ; but when no benefit whatever can be proposed, by burning those buildings and stripping the women and children of necessary apparel, to cover them from the severity of a cold night, and captivating and leading in triumph to your lines, in …

" It is not my inclination, sir, to war in this manner, against the inhabitants within your lines, who suppose themselves within your king's protection. But necessity will oblige me to retaliate in kind upon your friends, to procure the exercise of that justice which humanity used to dictate, unless your explicit disavowal of your two captains, Emmerick and Barns, shall convince me these hous…

Em- ■ merick's command upon the taking of Peter and Cornelius van Tassell ; I have, however, candor enough to assure you, as much as I abhor every principle of inhumanity or ungenerous conduct, I should, were I in more authority, burn every committee man's house within my reach, as I deem those agents the wicked instruments of the continued calamities of this country ; and in order sooner to …

" The ruins from the conflagration of New York, hy the emissaries of your party last year, remain a memorial of their tender regard for their fellow beings exposed to the ' severity of a cold night.' "This is the first correspondence I have held with the king's enemies, on my part in America, and as I am immediately under the command of Sir Henjy Clinton, your future letters, dictated with dec…

He feels himself but ill repaid for the confidence he has placed in the regiment, and his inclination to ease their duty, by never posting an unnecessary sentinel ; at the same time, he trusts, that, as this has been the first instance of the kind during the time he has had the honor of commanding the Queen's Rangers, it will be the last ; and that the soldiers will reflect what they must suff…

De Lancey Neck, commonly called the Great or Middle Neck, lies immediately southwest of the village, upon the east side of which is situated Seaman's Point or Neck, the ancient Wanmainnck of the aborigines. This point obtained its present name from Giles Seaman, former proprietor, who married Lydia Mott, a lineal descendant of John Richbell, the patentee. The dwelling house and old Mott flirm …

Next in order, we have the Prickly Pear Creek, Eagle Hammock, Barker's Hammock, and Munro's Gut, which constitutes the division line between the Great Neck proper and the Western Neck, now called Munro's Neck. Munro's Neck formerly belonged to the Palmer family. Samuel Palmer, having obtained a confirmation for the same, under the hand of the Indian sachem Ann Hook, in the year 1700-L From the …

Mott's neck adjoins Munro's on the west, upon which is situated the farm and residence of William Scott, Esq. This delightful spot commands pleasing views of the neighboring neck and sound scenery. Mr. Scott is the son of James Scott, whose father, Walter Scott, ^ took an active part in tlie political drama of 1745, in favor of Prince Charles ; father and son subsequently emigrated to this cou…

The lower grounds are covered generally with maple, birch and elm, &c. The principal minerals of the town, are quartz, drusy, calcedony, agate and jasper. Serpentine of almost every variety, and cromate of iron ; veins of the dolomitic marble also occur in various localities. -- - a This family is a branch of the INIunros of Foulis, Scotland, b The first Walter of this family was the famous "…

This tract of land must originally have formed a portion of the ancient domains of VVeckquaskeck, as we find Weskora, sachem of tliat place, and Ghoharius, his brother, (a chief residing here,) conjointly selling lands, bordering the Pocanteco, to Frederick Philipse in the year 1680. Upon the district situated near the mouth of the Pocanteco river, (called by the English Mill river,) the India…

For the erection of these forts or strong-holds, Van der Donck informs us. '-that the Indians usually selected a situation on the side of a steep hill, near a stream or river, which is difficult of access except from the water, and inaccessible on every other side ; with a level plain on the crown of the hill, which they enclose with a strong stockade work in a singular manner." Near their pla…

Whereas Frederick Philipse of this city, merchant, hath made apphcation unto me for a grant of a certain creek or viver, called by the Indians, Pocantico, (whereon to set a mill,) with a proportion of land on each side adjoining thereunto ; the same lying within the bounds of the Indians' land at Wickers creek, "^ on the east side of Hudson's river ; and by my leave and approbation hath made p…

Know ye that by virtue of the commission and authority unto me given under his Royal Highness, I have given and granted, and by these presents do hereby give, ratify, confirm and grant unto said Frederick Philipse, his heirs and assignees, the afore-recited creek or river, parcels of land and premises hereinbefore expressed and set forth, together with all the woodlands, meadows, pastures, i…

Given under my hand and sealed with the seal of the Province, m New York, the first day of April, in the thirty-second year of his Majesty's reign. Anno Domini, 1680. From this period we find the Indians gradually yielding their terriiory to ihe above patentee. Upon the 5th of June, 1684, (the royal patent says 7th of May,) the Indians, Sepham, Ghoharim, (Ghoharius,) Kakinsigh, Enhoak,^ Arra…

Yoncker's Kill and Broncks's River, beginning on the south side at the northerly bounds of the Voncker's land, and from thence along the aforesaid creek Nippierha, however it runs, till you come to the most northerly bounds of the said Frederick Philipse's land, and from thence northeast into the woods unto Broncks's river, so as it runs southerly to the eastward of the Yoncker's land aforesai…

From the Indian grants and royal patents, wc proceed to give our readers a brief account of the Philipse family, collected from the best authorities and original manuscripts still extant. ' • -..- Frederick Philipse, or, (as the name was spelt at that early period,) Vreedryk or Vrederyck Felypsen,b father of the before mentioned grantee of this town, was a native of Bolswaert, in Fast Frieslan…

Vrederyck therefore the son of Felyp.c Besides their high rank as nobles, they appear also to have held the office of Grand Veneurs, or keepers of the deer forests in Bohemia.<i In the year 1658, Frederick Philipse, (having previously obtained the consent of the Stadiholder and States General,) emigrated from East Friesland to the New Netherlands, carrying" with him money, plate and jewels. «…

» Burke's Hist, of tlie Landed Gent, of Great Britain. b In German, peace is friede, and rich is reich : the compound, therefore, in that language would be Friedreich. c Extracts from a note of Egbert Benson to Captain Phillips, in 1820. d The collar and badge of office, consisting of a gold chain set with amethysts, diamonds, rubies and emeralds, is still preserved in the family. It was last…

In the assize records at Albany, occurs '"a pass to Frederick Philipse, to put on board the sloop called ye Cock 250 schepels of Wheat, to be carried to Milford Mill to be ground, (fee. Permit and suffer Frederick Philipse to land on board the sloop ye Cock 250 schepels of Wheat, to be carryed to ye Mill at Milford for his conveniency of having it ye sooner ground for his occasions, he engagi…

To 110 pieces of fryer ' - woed wyth Cartyng 3 : 4 Pr Contra is Credytt To a house and lot yn hollans. To som petyoyans, left yn the house. £2250 Rest due To me pr ballins, 2290 : 00 0054:00 £2344 : 00 ' " .' a Duulap'a Hist, of N. Y. vol. i. p. 202. Vol. I. 41 Nyew Yorck, thys the 21 £2344 : 00 day of September, Anno. 16S0. Fredryck Flypsen. The following note occurs among some o…

Arms. az. a demi lion rampant, rising out of a ducal coronet ar, si Hon. Vrederyck Fe Holland, emigrati 4and to New Ami ""lillp French. PliWip Philipse, proprietor of the=Maria S Springhead estate Island of Sparkf Baiuadoes, nat. 1676, ob. 1700 mar. 1 n52. Col. Fredericli Philipse,=Elizabeth Wiilia last Lord of the Ma nor of Phiiipsbnrough ob. cir. May. 1785, at Chester, England. wid…

Margaret Hardenbroch, widow of Peter Rudolphus ; this lady died A.D. 1662: secondly, Catharine, daughter of the Hon. Oloff Stevensen van Cortlandt. -Uir^ ^ f-'V( ^yjjK/iUc^ Coat of Arms and Signatures of the Founders of SJeepy Hollow Church. To face page 3K, vol. PEDIGREE OF PHILIPSE OF PHILIPSBOROUGII. Arms. Bz. a demi lion rampttnt, rising out of a ducal coronet ar, surmounted by a ducal c…

AdolphuB Phitipse, proprietor of the Highland Upper Patent "nd the northern part of Philipsborough, nat. 1657, ob. s. p. 1749. Buried at Sleepy Hollow. Eva Phitipse, nat. 6th July, 1658=Jaco'jus van Cortlandt. Annetje Philipae-- Philip French, Hon. Frederick Philipse, second Lord of the Manor of Phllipsboroodh, heir to^Joanna, da his grandfather Vrederyck, and hia uncle Adolphus, born at Uarba…

Roger 1730, mar. 19 Ja- Morris, member of uary, 1758. ob. , the Gov. Council. laJuly, I8i5 Frederick PhiUpsP=Harriet Charles Phil- Philip, ob. John, killed at Susan, marri- Sarah, mar- Elizab'h, Charlotte, lipse, drown- s. p. the battle of ed Right Hon. ried Mungo nb. married ed in cross- Trafalgar, Viscount Noble. March, Captain 1^05. Strangford. I82d. Webber. Adolph, E. p. 1785. Frederi…

To Frederick Philipse, my grandson, born in Barbadoes, ye only son of Philip my eldest son, I will and dtvise my houses in New York, and also the lands in Westchester, the island called Papirineman, with the meadows and bridge toll, and all my lands and meadow called ye Yonkers plantation together with all houses, mills, mill-dams, &c., &c., as also a piece of land in the Mile Square by me la…

Also he devises to his grandson, Frederick Philipse, the negroes at ye Yonckers plantation, a negro man called Harry, and wife and child, a negro called Peter, &c., and ye boat Yoncker, with her furniture, apparel and appurtenances, and ye equal half of all ye cattle, horses and sheep upon and belonging to ye plantation at ye upper mills, &c., &c. Provided always and I do hereby declare my will…

Provided always and I do hereby declare my will, mind, and true intention, that 1 give ye lands, hereditaments and their appurtenances, extending from ye Yonckers plantation to William Portugue's creek, and so to Broncks's river, to my said grandson with this restriction and condition that it is in lieu of a tract of land called Cinquesingte, purchased long since and intended to be given to his…

of ye lands hereby given to my grandson, and so running up Hudson's river to ye creek called Wegheandagb, where is built two grist mills, and from thence along ye said river to a creek called Keghtawan, or Croton river, or along that river or creek according to ye patent, then on an east line into ye woods as far as Bronck's river according to its course to ye lands herein before discribed to …

Anthony's Nose, granted on the 1 7th of June, 1697, and the executor of his brother, Philip Philipse's estate, letters of administration having been granted to him in that capacity on the 22dof Dec, 1714.^ Adolph Philipse died without issue A.D. 1749. The following inventory of money, plate, jewels, and household furniture, &c., &c., belonging to the manor house, which was taken in 1752 (after…

1 steel or iron tobacco box, . . . 0 2 0 10 9 2 1750, April 6.-- To l-8th pt. 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 -- To a razor strap with silver, .... 060 1 silver tankard, wt. 26o^. lOp. Ogr. at 9s. 6d. pr. ou…

6 ditto, wt. 9oz. I5p. at 9s. Zd. , . 4 10 2i 3 ditto, " 3 10 " " " . . 1 12 4i 1 ditto beker, wt. 7oz 8p. at 9^. 9^. pr. oz, 3 12 1| 1 ditto cup, wt. 2oz 13p. I2gr. at 9^. 9c?. pr. oz. 16 1 6 ditto tea spoons, wt. loz. 19p, at 12^. 3c?. " 13 10| 1 reading glass with a silver rim, .■ . 14 0 1 deers foot tipt with gold, . . . 0 113 1 black box with a ps. gold and a ps. silver, 3 15 0 Aparce…

4 Arabmn ps. gold, , . . . . 2 16 0 106 7 Hi 85 11 5 To sundrvs bought at public vendue in March, 1749-30, as per acct. .... To ditto at the manor of Philipsburgh in April, 1750, as per acct 5.?4 16 11 620 8 4 November 25. -- To John Chambers, Esq., pr. assignn for a sadle and bridle 545. 8d., a pr. pistols capt with silver 825., bo't at vendue and paid s'd Philipse, 6 16 0 1752, July 16.…

By the death of Adolph Philipse the whole manor ot Phihpsburgh became vested in his nephew the Hon Frederick Philipse, as the nearest male heir of his grandfather Frederick. Tliis distinguished personage was born upon the Springhead estate, island of Barbadoes, A. D. 1698. From 1721 to 1728 he filled the office of speaker to the house of Assembly in the province of New York, and ill 1733 was B…

In the year 17S4, the state by commission parcelled out these lands to various individuals. One of the principal grantees was Gerard G. Beeckman, Esq., v/ho purchased one thousand six hundred acres in the vicinity of Tarry town, upon which is situated the old manor house. Mr. Beeckman married Cornelia van Cortlandt ; thus after the forfeiture of the Philipses a portion of the manor again rev…

[Casile of Indolence. Castle Phil ipse, the ancient residence of the Lords of Philipsburgh, occupies a pleasant position on the west side of the mill pond, nearly facing the old Dutch church ; having acquired the appellation from the fact, that in the early days of the colony, it was strongly fortified with cannon. A necessary precaution against any sudden attack of the Indians. The embrasure…

In the palmy days of the manor, the tenants brought hither their grain to be ground, and from hence the lords of the manor shipped their flour for the metropolis. The keel of the famous Roebuck that so often navigated the neighboring waters with her cargo to and from the city, quietly reposes in the muddy bed of the Pocanteco creek. The old miller (who lived to the advanced age of 94,) was i…

When the Revolutionary troubles ran high, she came back to the old house at Peekskill, where part of her family resided. Exposed, of course, to all manner of insult and aggression, well-known herself, and in connection with her father, subsequently lieutenant-governor of this state, under Clinton, (but at that time, president of the Committee of Public Safety.) with her brother serving in the…

The narrative thus continues: -- 'Her letters written about this time, many of which are now in existence, abound in patriotic spirit. Excited by personal wrongs and the aggressions she witnessed all around her, she gave vent to her feelings in most severe reproaches upon the enemy, and in fervent prayers for the American success. But although thus exposed, she refused to leave her home, and …

She lived beyond the allotted period of life, and could almost gaze upon the face of a second century of existence. The scenes of her childhood were ever before her ; but of the friends of her childhood, how few remained. Her destiny was fulfilled, and on the fourteenth of March, 1847, a Sabbath morning, she gave a farewell glance o'er the scenes of her eventful life, and without a sigh resigne…

The pulpit and Heilig Avondmaal (holy communion table) were like the bricks originally imported from Holland. The former being a capacious affair, surmounted by a sounding board. Like the church itself, we are sorry to say, the pulpit and canopy have not escaped the hands of modern innovation ; we believe they are now spread piece meal throughout the country ; but thanks to a few generous spiri…

The communion service presented by the Philipse family, consists of two silver bekers, the first richly engraved with floriated tracery, bears the name of Fredrych Flypse, and stands about seven inches high. The second is also richly engraved whh antique figures, representing angels, birds, fruits and flowers, beside, three ovals containing emblematic figures of Faith, Hope and Charity, near th…

I give and bequeath unto my son-in-law Adolph Philipse and to his heirs forever, a large silver beaker, on which my name is engraved, a damask table cloth, five Dutch ells and three quarters long^ and two and a half broad, with a long table, in trust to and for the congregation of the Dutch Church erected and built at Philipsburgh, by my late husband Frederick Philipse deceased, according to t…

Item, I will and direct, that Matty and Sarah, ray Indians or muster slaves, shall be manumitted and set at full freedom.^ Item, all the residue and remainder of my whole estate, both real and personal whatsoever and wheresoever, I do give, devise and bequeath, to my brother Jacobus van Cortlandt, one-fifth, and to all the children of his deceased brother Stephanus, and the daughters of his e…

» It is a well known fact, that slavery existed in this county at an early period of its settlement, of which abundant evidence can be produced, but no record appears that native Indians were enslaved until 1705, when we find the following deed of gift executed by Elizabeth Legget, of Westchester, in favor of her daughter Mary : " I hereby give, grant and confirm, unto the said Mary, her heirs …

Who could relate the interesting conversations that must have passed between the affectionate brother and sister, as they thus sat on horseback pursuing their lonely route from the metropolis, and the joy of the latter when the glorious work was completed ? This illustrious lady must certainly havejaken a very active part, not only in the building, but in the procuring and subsequent settleme…

A gentle slope descends from it to a silver sheet of water bordered by high trees, between which peeps may be caught at the blue hills of the Hudson. To look upon its grass-grown yard where the sunbeams seem to sleep so quietly, one would think tliat there at least the dead might rest in peace. On one side of the church extends a wide woody dell, along which laves a large brook among broken …

It was too in the ravine, just back of the church, that this redoubtable hero, Ichabod, had his fearful midnight encounter with the headless horseman and forever disappeared from the sight of the goodly inhabitants of Sleepy Hollow."^ The grave yard is delightfully situated on the north side of the church, upon a gentle acclivity. " Some of the tomb-stones are of the rudest sculpture; upon ma…

in the Revolutionary army, to the memory who died March 3, 1S42, of Colonel in the 73d year of Barnardus Swartwout, jim., his age. a soldier of the Revolution, born Sept. 26th .1761. deceased Oct. 8th, 1824. In Memory of Captain John Buckhout who departed this life April the lOih, 1785, aged 103 years, and left behind him when he died, 124 children and grandchildren. There are vaults …

In the contest concerning the substitution of the English for the Dutch preaching cir. 1764, the members of this church took an active part, some supposing that by the suppression of the last it would necessarily involve in course of time the loss of the doctrines, the mode of worship, the government, nay even the very name of the church itself. The Rev. Mr. Johannes Ritzema, at this time the…

This individual resided at Hackinsack, New Jersey, but performed services here three or four times a year ; he continued liis ministrations with great acceptance until tjie year 1715. The following item occurs in the church books, (relating to the expense of bringing and returning the abovesaid minister.) " We have paid Thomas van Houtten, who has fetched said minister and brought him over an…

The oldest book is thus entitled, '* Het notitie boeck der Christeutycke Kerck op de Manner op Philipsburgh ;" that is. the memorandum book of the Christian Church of the Manor of Philipsburgh. Upon the back of this volume is the following motto. ■ ' " Endraght maakt magt, maar twist verquist.'* ''' Unity makes might, but discord squanders," The first line of the above was originally adopte…

Lord Frederick Phillips to purchase freely as or for hereditary purchase, a parcel of land or valley, so, and as it is situated in the county of Westchester in America, beginning at the river of Spyten Devil's kill, running north along the river, until the kill of Kitchawong, &c., &c., as in the license and patent is contained, which is called Philipsburgh ; to indicate further in what manner…

sary and ^ood to us for what is past, forasmuch as we can find out according to the upright proof to put it down, also first and successively to put down the annotations in this book by one of our members of Jesus Christ, whom we judge to be able and to possess tire knowledge thereto, to put rightly and successively what will come to our knowledge and experience, that which we can find out w…

In the third book of the church memorandum are also registered the names from year to year of the election of elders and deacons to be accepted and confirmed thereto, the year and date, with the addition of the resigning elders and deacons after they will have served two years. The fourth book contains the names of the baptized children, together with the names of their respective parents, al…

Abraham de Riviere that the well-learned, godly Do niniis Guilliaume BarthoiF has accepted according to request of the first inhabitants and respective congregation of Philipsburgh, in the year of onr Lord, 1697, to come to preach here three or four times God's holy \vord, and to teach and to serve the holy sacraments, which through God's particular grace he has continued to do laudably up to…

" In the second book is registered all the names of the Hon. persons, who after Christian examination and exhortation, have disposed themselves to have been accepted members of Jesus Christ, and worthy to appear at the table of the Lord, and to receive the holy sacrament of communion, A. D. 1697. First and before all the Right Honorable God-fearing, very wise and prudent my Lady Catharine Phil…

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 341 Jacobus Sie and Catharina his wife, Jan Fowseer and Eva his wife, Jan Louwrenzs and Marytje his wife, Andries van Dyck and Gessje his wife, Jan van Texel and Catharina his wife, Isaac van Dyck and Barbera his wife, Abram de Vauw and Marytje his wife, Abram de Reviere, jun., and Weijntje his wife, Geertje wife of Pieter Breys, Gerridit van Weert and Cathalijna h…

The sixth church book commences with the following preface : *' In this book is noted from the existing notes the receipt and expenditure of each outgoing deacon, since the year of our Lord, A. D. 1697. Being intended to note said accounts uprightly, as per contents of the notes in this book, as much as will be possible according to truth, but as it is very dangerous for a good pilot to arri…

1699, the 6th of August, Jan Ecker having finished his time, as appears by his delivered notice of his service as deacon, shows his receipt of the communion money to be £54 16. Further I find a notice dated 25d August, 1702, in which Jan Ecker acknowledges when he was deacon to remain of his receipts above the expenditure up to £149 in money. By which it would appear as said above. The receipt…

£254 1 Upon the 24th of August, 1787, Isaac Stoutenburgh and Philip van Cortlandt (commissioners of forfeitures for the southern district of New York,) conveyed to the trustees of this church and their successors, &c., "all that certain church and two acres o land adjoining thereto, including the burial ground situated near the upper mills in the said manor, bounded southerly and west by the…

Predikanten van de Kerk op Puilipsburg. Tyd vaji Bevestegiiig. Predikanten. 1697, Dom. Guliehnus BartliolfT, vcrae doctrina3 minister. Dom. Johannes Ritzema, V. D. M. Dom. Stephen van Vorhees, V. Dom. John F. Jackson. V. Dom. Thomas Smith, Y. 1760, 1785, 1795, 1798, 1838, Dom. George Dubois, D. M. D. M. D. M. D. M. D. M. Jan. 28th, 1845, Dom. Joseph Wilson, V. Kerkelyk Aanteken.…

a This church was again incorporated on the 20th of June, 1792. Religious Soc. Lib. A. 99. b The first child baptized in this church was Rebecca, daughter of Jan and Maria Heyert, Ryck Abramse and Clyntje, his wife, witnesses. A.D. OuderUn;^e7i. 170S. Abram de Reviere, 1709. David Storm, 1710. David Storm, 1715. Jan Harmse, Jan Hart, 1716. David Storm, 1717. Cornelius van Texel, 1718. S…

Jan van Texel, Thomas Storm, Deliefferius Concklin, Abram Martelingh, Jan Bouckhout, Thomas Storm, Peter Buys, Hendrick Kranckheyt, Deliefferius Concklin, Willem Kemmen, Jan Bouckhout, Jacobus Stoutenburgh, Matthes Canckely, Jacobus Stoutenburgh, Jonas Juel, Joannes Clemens, Jan Belyce, Joachim van Weert, Deliefferius Concklin, Joannes de Vouw, Adolph Banckert, Stephen Ecker, …

Dlakenen. Dirck van Texej, Everett Bruyn, Hendericus Storm, Johannes Duytser, Jacob Buys, Harmen Jurckso, Jan Balye, JMatthys Cancklingh, Barent Duytser, William van Weart, David Storm, Hendiicus Storm, Harman Turckse, Hendrick Storm, Joachim van Waert, William Brit, Jeremias Mevie, Barent Duytser, Harman Davids, Dirck Storm, Abraham Martlinghs, jr. Johannes van Tessel, Willi…

The whole course of this river from its spring heads to its outlet in the Hudson, is fraught with scenes of picturesque and romantic beauty. " Far in the foldings of the hills, (says the author of the Sketch Book) winds this wizard stream, sometimes silently and daikly through solemn woodlands, sometimes sparkling between grassy borders or fresh green meadows, sometimes stealing along the fee…

school house, in which the celebrated Ichabod Crane " tarned," for the purpose of instructing the youth of this vicinity. *• The whole of the neighborhood (observes the author of the Sketch Book) abounds with local tales, haunted spots and twilightsuperstitions." " The dominant spirit, however, that haunts this enchanted region, and seems to be commander-in-chief of all the powers of the air,…

" It is alleged that the body of the trooper having been buried in the church yard, the ghost rides forth to the scene of battle, in nightly quest of his head, and that the rushing speed with which he sometimes passes along the hollow, like a midnight blast, is owing to his being belated and in a hurry to get back to the church yard before daybreak." iSuch is the general purport of this lege…

These woods formerly covered a much larger district of country, and abounded in fine timber; while the thickets and glades, served as a favorite haunt for large herds of wild deer. The perpetual harassing of this noble game, in spite of fines and imprisonment, has long ago exterminated the whole race in this county, in the year 1705, (to prevent if possible, their entire destruction,) it was en…

These sp2cial enactments were doubtless procured through the influence of the Philipses and Van Cortlandts, whose families were both represented in the governor's council at that period, especially, as the lord of the manor of Cortlandt, was ranger within the forests of Cortlandt. The manorial proprietors of Philipsburgh and Cortlandt, had a charter of free warren, i. e. an exclusive right of …

Within the fertile valley of the Nepera, a few miles east of Beeckmantown, stands the county poor house, an incorporated and endowed institution for the afiiicted and indigent. Its officers consist of three superintendants, (who are nominated by the board of county supervisors,) a keeper, a physician and teacher. Religious services are maintained weekly, by the voluntary aid of the neighborin…

The rock is said to have derived its name from the fact, that it was once the favorite haunt of that ominous bird, whose hoarse croakings were believed to prognosticate approaching ill. The ferocious wife of Macbeth, on being advised of the approach of Duncan, whose death she had conspired, is made to say in the language of the poet, '' The raven himself is hoarse That croaks the fatal entra…

" The hungry worm my sister is, This winding sheet I wear, And cold and weary lasts my night, Till the last morn appear." Margaret'^s Ghost. The wild and romantic scenery of the glen, seems to favor these superstitions. In this vicinity, Jacob Acker and Isaac van Wart, two well known patriots, made a bold attack upon a small party of British cavalry. For the purpose of annoying the enemy t…

We learn from the petition of Samuel Young, (former proprietor of this place,) and the report of the committee made thereon, that at the commencement of the revolutionary war Joseph Young, father of said Samuel Young, resided about four miles east of Hudson river, on the road leading from Tarrytown to the White Plains, that after the British took possession of the city of New Yoik and part of…

Williams of the American army, who, with about forty soldiers, was quartered in the dwelling house and barns, was attacked by the British refugees, under the command of Major Bearmore ; that said Captain Williams and a party of soldiers, and said Joseph Young were taken prisoners ; that the said Young was himself confined in the provost of the city of New York about one year ; that the barn o…

der the command of Colonel Burr, and in the spring of that year Major Hull ; that in the winter of 1780 they were occupied by Colonel Thompson of the American army, who then commanded the American troops stationed on the lines; that the prisoners and military stores belonging to said detachment were deposited in said buildings ; that on the third of February, 1780, an attack was made on that …

This illustrious personage, (who is said to have invented the well known beverage, vulgarly called "cock tail,") was the widow of an American soldier who had fallen in the service of his country. She appears to have gained her livelihood by driving a cart to the various military encampments; and as the Four Corners happened at this time to be the head-quarters of the Virginia horse, Betty Fl…

The colonel had for some days taken post himself at Young's, not far from the White Plains. Capt. W\atson, with his company, was with the Lieut. Colonel ; Capt. Roberts and Capt. Stoddard, with their companies, were on the right ; Capt. Lieutenant Farley, and Capt. Cooper, on the left. The force of tlie enemy consisted of four flank companies of the first and second British regiments of guards…

The enemy's horse soon appeared in sight of the Americans, and discharged their rifles at long shot, and waited the coming up of the infantry, when a warm action commenced ; the enemy scattered, taking the advantage of the ground and trees in the orchard, and closing up Oil all sides. The three companies of the detachment which had joined, fought well. After about fifteen minutes sharp coijf…

Maynard, of Greaton's, Ensign Fowler, of Nixon's, Ensign Bradley, of Bigelow's, with eighty-nine others, were taken prisoners. The enemy left three men dead on the field, and a captain of grenadiers was wounded in the hip, and a lieutenant of infiuitry in the thigh. The British, in their account of the action, acknowledged that they had five men killed, and eighteen wounded. Lieut. Col. Badla…

Two of the enemy's horse turned into his track after him ; and, gaining fast upon him, he asked them if they would give him quarter; they replied, "Yes, you dog, we will quarter you." This was twice repeated, when Mayhew, finding them inflexible, determined to give them one shot before he was quartered ; and, turning round, discharged his piece at the first horseman, who cried out, " The ras…

The enemy's horse first advanced and commenced skirmishing till their infantry approached, when a sliarp conflict ensued, which continued about fifteen minutes; some of our troops manifested symptoms of cowardice, and gave way. The enemy secured the advantage, and rushed on with a general shout, wliich soon decided the contest. The Americans lost thirteen men killed, and Captain Roberts,^ bei…

He fell, alas ! not by the hand of a foe, but by one of his' own countrymen, a refugee named Hammond, who as he recognized this brave officer, exclaimed " Now I will give it you," and fired with deadly effisct. His body was found after the conflict, with one of the fingers barbarously bitten for the purpose of obtaining a gold ring. His murderers had also inhumanly placed their feet upon the bo…

In the summer of 1S20, a stranger was observed loitering around the residence of Mr. Van Wart. Upon being questioned, this person stated, that he had taken an active part in the above engagement, and v/ell remembered the spot where he stood, (pointing to a stone,) when the British guard were first seen advanciiig from the west. He had just discharged his piece, and was engaged in loading it, v\…

Thacher's Military Journal, p. 145. In this neighborhood resided the noted Brom Boycc, " who at the early age of sixteen, enrolled himself among the minute men of the American army. He was Boon distinguished for his bravery and daring, and was recognized as the best guide to be procured in this vicinity.'' " Boyce, after the Revolution, followed tlie busi. ness of a carman iu the city of Xew …

Emmerick himself having received similar information of Hopkins' advance, had previously dispatched Col.Bearmore with a strong body of De Lancey's cavalry, directing them to proceed by the way of Davis's brook east of the upper cross roads. Hopkins pursued another route inclining west of Twitchings', passing the residences of IMr. Avery and Col. Hammond, where he posted a strong detachment of…

Hopkins thus in turn taken by surprise, wheeled to the west with his party, and succeeded in overtaking his prisoners, resolving to make good his retreat by tlie way of the poor house road. He had proceeded no great distance, when he beheld approaching, a strong body of Bearmore's horse, in the neighborhood of Avery's mill, a little north of the poor house. Finding his retreat thus intercepte…

This was kept up until Hopkins arrived near the house of Job Sherwood, a short distance from the present arch of the Croton acqueduct, on the road to Sing Sing. Hopkins now rightly judging that the best horses of his pursuers were far in advance of their comrades, instantly checked his horse, and in turn became the pursuer. At the spring brook which crosses the road in the Beeckman wood, he su…

The road from Twitchings' descends gradually to the valley of the saw mill, on the east bank of which, stands the church and hamlet of Union ville, delightfully sheltered by high hills. The most prominent object in the immediate vicinity, is the Buttermilk mountain, which towers like a giant, far above the neighboring scenery. A small perennial spring rises on its eastern edge, which has conf…

• The present churcli edifice was erected the same year. * Religious Soc Co. Kec. Lib. B. 73. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 359 and estate of Isaac G. CTraham, M. D , for some years a member of General Washington's medical staff, and a lineal descendant of the ancient and lionorable family of the Grahams of Montrose in Scotland, who derive their origin from tlie renowned Grasme in the fifth cenlnr…

The present building was erected in 1820. Its pastor in 1847 was the Rev. Charles T. Pelton. A small burying ground surrounds the church which contains memorials to the Clarks, Brouvvers, Montroses, Searles, Romers, Ackers and others. - ""-' .^ A short distance west of the village, is situated the Westchester rail road depot and hotel, in front of which, rise high hills, crowned with luxurian…

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 361 NEWCASTLE. This township is situated ten miles north of the village of White Plains, and distant one hundred and twenty-one miles from Albany ; bounded north by Cortlandt, Yorktown and Somers, east by Bedford, south by North Castle, and west by Ossin-in^r and Mount Pleasant. New Castle was taken from the older town of North Castle, and set off as a separate or disti…

In 1660 John Richbell, of Mamaroneck; purchased of the Indians, (who claimed to be lords of the soil,) a large tract of land extending twenty miles north of the Sound. This grant comprised the entire township of New Castle. The next proprietor was Colonel Caleb Heathcote who obtained of Mrs. Anne Richbell, a patent right to purchase lands ''which are already included in her husband's sale of 16…

"This inueiifure made on the 19th of October, in the eighth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord William the Third, by the grace of God, &c., &c., and in ilie year of our Lord Christ, 1696, between Wampus, Indian sachem, and others, whose names are hereunto set and seals affixed, native proprietors of all that tract of land, situate, lying, and being in the county of Westchester in the Provi…

" Xow ^?ioiv all men that said Wampus, Cornelius and Coharnith, Indian sachems, and others, whose names are hereunto subscribed and seals affixed, the native proprietors of all the aforesaid tract of land, have, for and in consideration of the sum of lOOZ. good and lawful money of New Y^ork to them in bands paid by the said Caleb Heathcote, at and before the ensealing and delivery of these pres…

In testimony whereof, the parties to these presents COUxNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 363 have hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals, the day and year first above vi'ritten.* Sealed and delivered in Pathiinck. presence of Coharnus. William Lawrence, and Betty Pathunck. Joseph Samuel. WiUro Coharnus's wife. Wacapo ^ her mark. . - ■• '■ • W^ampus, Indian, O liis mark. (>ornelius, ^ his ma…

"William the Third, by the grace of GoJ, of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c., to all to whom this present shall come or may concerne, greeting : Whereas, our loving subjects, Robert Walters, Leigh Atwood, Cornelius Depeyster, Caleb Heathcote, JMatthew Clarkson, John Chohvell, Richard Slater, Lancaster Simes, Robert Lurting, and Barne Cosens, have, by th…

Within ye bounds there are, by estimation, about five thousand acres of profitable land, beside wastes and woodland, which reasonable request wee being willing to grant, hioio ye, that of our special grace, certain knowledge, and meer motion, we have given granted, ratified and confirmed, and by these presents doe, for us, our heirs, and successors, give, grant, ratify and confirm unto our sa…

Lurtino-, and Barne Cosen3,'all the above recited tract of land within our county of Westchester, and within the limits and bounds aforesaid, together with all and singular the woods, underwoods, trees, timber, feedings, pastures, meadows, marshes, swamps, ponds, falls, waters, \-rater courses, rivers, rivulets, runs, brooks, streams, fishing, fowling, hunting and hawking, mines, minerals (silve…

Witness John Nanfan, Esq., our Lieut. Governor and Commander-in-chief of our province of New York, and the territories depending thereon in America, vice-Admiral of the same, and at our fort in New York, this I4ih day of February, A.D. 1701, and in the 13ih year of our reign.* John Nanfan." Tliis grant was subsequently known as the West Patent of North Castle. The following items occur in t…

In the Secretary of Staters office at Albany is a map of part of a tract of land (granted by letters patent under the great seal of the colony of New York, bearing date the fourteenth day of February, 1701-2, to Robert Walters and others) " which remains unsold, and contains four thousand one hundred and fifty one acres, divided into sixteen lotts by Charles Clinton, Jonathan Brown, and Elish…

Wallers, Leigh Atwood, Cornelius Depeyster, Caleb Heathcote, Matthew Clarkson, John Chohvell, Richard Slater, Lancaster Simes, Robert Lurtingi and Barne Cosens ; a certain tract of land in the county of Westchester, bounded northerly by the manor of Cortlandt, easterly with Bedford line of three miles square, the V»*hite Fields and Byram river ; southerly by the land of John Harrison, Rye lin…

And whereas we the subscribers, in pursuance cf a certain act of the lieutenant governor, the council, and general assembly of this colony, entitled, An Act for the more effectual collecting of his majesty's quitrents in the colony of New York, and for partition of lands in order thereto* have lately made a survey of all that part of the lands above-mentioned, which have not been sold by the p…

Given under our hands this 23d day of June, 1766. [Pat. 7, 223.] " CHAR. CLINTON, } Surviving " JONATHAN BROWN, \ Commissioners." We find the following indenture, on the 5tli of April, 1774, betv\een Benjamin Smith, Caleb Fowler, and Joseph Sutton all of the west patent of JNorth Castle, (fee, of the first part, and Caleb Sands of Bedford, of the other part, witnesseth that his gracious mnje…

Now this indenture witnesseth, that for and in consideration of the sum of £15 125. of good current and lawful money of the province of .New York, well and truly paid by tlie said Caleb Sands, one of the associates in making of the above said purchase, we the said Benjamin Smith, Caleb Fowler and Joseph Sutton doth acknowledge by these presents, and therefore have given, granted, and released…

^. .-?. Benj. Smith, Caleb Fowler. The principal proprietors of New Castle are the Wards, Concklins. Hiatts, Underbills, Haights, Carpenters, Greens, Kirbys, Davenports, Van Tassels, Griffens, Tomkins, Kipps, Secors, Bradys, Reynolds, duinb^^s, and Merrits, 6cc., &c. The first election for town officers took place on the 5th of April. 1791, vvhen the following individuals were chosen for the …

It contains a Methodist church, several stores, a post-office, a grist mill, a needle manufactory, and twelve or fifteen dwelling houses. The neighborhood of this beautiful spot abounds with the most romantic scenery. It is now about one hundred and twenty-eight years since the first families settled in this place. They appear to have met with great discouragements, and to have endured severe…

At a vestry meetinj^, held March the 1st, 1730, for the parish of Rye, it was ordered, that " whereas the vestrymen of the district of North Casth have neglected to make up their parish rate last year and this year, though often requested thereto, ordered therefore by ye vestry and justices, that the North Castle vestrymen^ for ye last year and this year do appear at Rye at Francis Doughty's…

Among the reports of the Society in 1761, occurs the following; "Second Sunday in October, 1761, the Rev. Mr. Dibble preached at the opening of St. George's church, North Castle. Mr. St. George Talbot, the pious and noble benef\ictor was present, and was highly pleased with the number and devout behaviour of the people. The same day, Mr. Dibble baptized thirteen inumts, and one adult. In the spr…

George's church, which had stood for nearly eighty years in the Episcopal burying ground, was dismantled in 1S39, and sold at public auction for the sum of forty dollars.^ The following inscriptions are copied from monuments in the grave yard. In In Memory of Memory of Isaac Lounsberrv, James Wright, who was born Oct. llth, 1703, who was born March 14th, and died March 3, 1721, and depart…

During the Revolution, this part of the county was greatly annoyed by the enemy, who frequently made sudden inroads, plundering and capturing the defenceless inhabitants. February 7lh, 17S2, (says General Heath,) about fifty of De Lancey'rf horse came out within four miles of Chappequa, where they halted. On the 8th ihey moved toward North Castle, but turned off by \Yright's Mills ; from thence…

In vain their victim plead in broken English for his life, numbering his children upon his fingers. The lot fell upon one Totten, who, approaching the doctor, instantly shot him dead as he knelt on the ground. He was now stripped of his clothing, watch and money, and dragged a few rods further into the bushes- The skeleton was afterwards found and interred upon the spot.^ Near the centre of t…

interspersed ; soil gravelly, clay and sandy loam. The natural growth of wood is of various kinds, as oak, chestnut, hickory ash. maple, walnut, elm and v/hitewood, <fcc. The Chappequa Isills in this town are worthy of particular notice. They begin near the great hill known by the name of the Buttermilk Mountain, and extend north easterly four miles, terminating northward in the Kisco Mountain…

This pond covers about fifty acres, and empties into the Byram (Armonck) River, Fish were never caught here until within a few years, when pike were put therein, which have multiplied exceedingly.* Upon the west side of Wampus Pond rises Prospect Hill, the property of Mr. Caleb Quinby.b It is impossible to describe the variegated prospect that meets the eye from its summit ; a more extensive…

Arms, or, on a bend sa. three trefoils slipped ar. Ci «3 i^ Josiah_-IIannah nat. March Cornell of 31, 1G92. Scarsdale Jonatiian nat. 13 Feb. 1695. James. Samuel--Pliilakett \s nat. 2 may, Lester. ? 1697. I- inh lov. 43, i.p. ly. 5. 2 Aaron nai. April 1, 1747, ob. s. p. 3 Mo5es=BatliPli«ba Jam?s_-1 Anne Underliiil nat. 11 March, 1719. Pell of Eastchester. i.at. 12 Oct. …

ft. ~ • 2 > Mary J. Cornelia. 372 HISTORY OF THE interspersed ; soil gravelly, clay and sandy loam. The natural growth of wood is of various kinds, as oak, chestnut, hickory ash, maple, walnut, elm and whitewood, (fcc. The Chappeqna hills in this town are worthy of particular notice. They begin near the great hill known by the name of the Buttermilk Mountain, and extend northeasterly four …

This pond covers about fifty acres, and empties into the Byram (Armonck) River, Fish were never caught here until within a few years, when pike were put therein, which have multiplied exceedingly. a Upon the west side of Wampus Pond rises Prospect Hill, the property of Mr. Caleb Quinby.b It is impossible to describe the variegated prospect that meets the eye from its summit ; a more extensiv…

Arms, or, on a bend sa. three trefoils elipped i PEDIGREE OF QUINBY OF NORTHeASTLE. Creat, a cubit arm, erect, vested, or, with three slashes in the sleeve, in the hand ppr a cimetar, hilted 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…

of Yoiklown. SS^s; £=^5-SS!5 S3 Francis^ Esther nat. :10 da. of Sept. Benj. and 17J1. Maiy Sniit Joslah=Phcebe Isaiah=JVlary nat. ,1 Underbill da. of Isaac and Sarah of Yorktown, mar. Sept. 18, 1793. 1749. 3=« ■sk r,; si Si I I 3| a| mjab. Daniel. 1 Phoebe Sulton. 2 Hannah Barnes. 3 C.troline Under- Mose8=Abigail I Carpen- Obadiahi=Freelove Jo6iah=Amy da. of I Caleb Un.…

The vvaterj as it rises from the rocks, is transparent, but in its course deposites a reddish yellow powder. The salts held in solution are said to be sulphate of lime, chloride of calcium, and the muriate of iron, and manganese. The water is supposed to possess medicinal properties similar to those usually ascribed to sulphur springs.''^- It is a singular fact, that sulphuretted springs are t…

The town of New Rochelle, (which formerly constituted a portion of the manor of p Pelham,) is situated on g the south-east side of i the county, distant eight miles south of the village of White Plains, and one hundred and Indian imagp stone a forty miles from Albany ; bounded by Scarsdale on the north, by Mamaroneck and Scarsdale on the east, by Hutchinson's river and Pelham on the west,…

* This image stone was discovered on the lands of John Soulice some few years since. Beneath it lay a smooth stone, (weighing 7 lbs.) resembling in shape a kidney, and encompassed with a circular grove. ^ J^ee Pelham. ■■- Testimony of Mrs. Le Count, who died January, 1841, aged 105 years; also Mra. Pine. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 375 A few settlements were also scattered along tlie fertile mea…

Upon the sixth day of October, 1666, Richard NicoUs, governor of the province, did give, grant, ratify and confirm unto Thomas Peil, gentleman, all that tract of land lying to the eastward of Westchester bounds, (subsequently known as the manor of Pelham,) &c., " which said tract of land hath heretofore been purchased of the Indian proprietors, and ample satisfaction given for the same."^ In …

Upon the 20th of September, 1689, we find John Pell, Lord of the manor of Pelham, and Rachel his wife, conveying to Jacob Leisler of the city of New York, merchant, "all that tract of land lying and being within the manor of Pelham, containing 6000 acres of land," (fcc, <fec., (the present township of New Rochelle,) "The grantee and his heirs yielding and paying unto the said John Pell and h…

proprietor of the manor of Pelham, within the county of Westchester, in the province of New York, within the dominion of New England, gentleman, and Rachel his wife, sendeth greeting in our Lord God everlasting, Know yee that the said John Pell and Rachel his wife for and in consideration of the sum of sixteen hundred and seventy-five pounds and twenty-five shillings sterling, current silver …

Bounded on the east by a line that runs from said meadow north-westerly by marked trees, to a certain black oak tree standing a little below the road, marked on four sides, and from thence to run due north four miles and a half, more or less, and from the north side of the said west line, ending at Bronckes's river, and from thence to run easterly till it meets with the north end of the said …

As relation being thereto had doih more fully and at large appear, as also the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders of a certain lott of land and meadow, now in the tenure and occupation of John Jefferd, and Olive his wife, being part of the aforesaid six thousand acres of land, with all the privileges belonging thereto or any wise appertaining, or therewith now used, occupied and…

The said John Pell and Rachel his vvite, for themselves, their heirs, executors, and administrators respectively, do hereby covenant, promise, and grant to and with the said Jacob Leisler, his heirs and assignees, in manner and form following, that is to say, at the time of the ensealing hereof, they the said John Pell and Rachel his wife, do avouch themselves to be true, sole, and lawful own…

And the said John Pell and Rachel his wife, for themselves respectively, and for their respective heirs, do covenant, promise, and grant to warrant and defend the above granted premises with their appurtenances, and every part and parcel thereof, unto the said Jacob Leisler, his heirs and as» signees, forever, against the lawl'ul charges and demands. In witness whereof the said John Pell and Ra…

" Ebeling, the Dntch historian of New York, (says Dunlap,) gives an impartial account of the transactions of this lime, and the fate of Jacob Leisler. On the surrenderof the fort (of New York,) Leisler, Milbourne, and others who had form.ed the council, were imprisoned and immediately tried by a court of oyer and terminer, appointed by the governor, instigated by the enemies of Leisler, who …

2 F'rorn the original document in the possession of Bonnett Underhill, Esq., of Upper Koclielle. b In a roll or list of persons embarked in the ship Otter, (at Amsterdam, in 1663, 4,) for the New Netherlands, occurs the name of Jacob Loyseler of Franckfort. Alb. Rec. ' This committee had been appointed by the people. «J Dunlap's Hist. N. Y. vol. i. 153. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 379 fore Willi…

In this council he was urged and pressed to execute the sentence immediately !'' Sloughter is said to have been unwilling. Was he not fearful ? The historian Ebeling, says," when every thing else failed, he (Sloughter) was made drunk, and the execution took place May 17th. Every tiling proves that Leisler was cpndeinned unlawfully, and executed unjustly. Afterwards the act of attainder was rev…

Boeby, Esq., of Youkers, Westchester County, is a gold piece, of the time of James II., said to have been in the possession of the unfortunate Leisler, the night preceding iiis execution. Around the edge is the following inscription, cut with the penknife of Leisler. " Remember well and hear in mynd, a faithful friend is hard to find.'' b Dunlap's Hist. N. Y. vol. i. 210. c A petition in favo…

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D. 1689, given, granted, bargained and sold, unto the said Jacob Leisler, his heirs and assignees for ever, all that tract of land lying within the said manor of Pelham, containing six thousand acres of land, and also one hundred acres of land more, which the said John Pell and Rachel his wife, hath given freely to such, or cause to be erected for the French Church, by the inhabitants residin…

In witness whereof, I the said Jacob Leisler, have set my hand and seal to these presents, this one and twentieth day of May, A. D. 1690. . . - . , - . 382 HISTORY OF THE The quantity of acres I acknowledge be above the limits, I will not engage at all. New York, 31 May, 1690. Sig. Jacob Leisler, Elsje Leisler. The same year, Jacob Leisler with the consent of Elisee his wife, conveyed to …

Saghlers and Lacounte's neck, (now Davenport's neck) contained, according to the survey, two hundred acres. Upon the 20ih of November, 1700, Sir John Pell^ and Rachel his wife, granted to Daniel Sampson and Isaac Cantin, one hundred acres, " provided that the purchasers aiid their assignees* shall do suit and service, now or at any lime hereafter, from time to lime in the manor court, and pay…

" The cruelties which they suffered in France are beyond anything of the kind on record, and in no age was there ever such a violation of all that is sacred, either with relation to God or man ; and when we consider the exalted virtues of that glorious band of brothers, w^e are amazed, while we are delighted with their fortitude and courage. Rather than renounce their Christian principles they…

At this timt", the University was the principal seat of European learning and Roman Catholic orthodoxy. "Among the people of Picardy and Dauphiny, the first principles of the great work appeared before they were manifest in any other country. This is the fact if we regard dates; and therefore the earliest honors of the Reformation belong to France, a circumstance which lias been generally ove…

Of this individual, Beza remarked : 'It was he who boldly began the revival of the holy religion of Jesus Christ. Thus a new era opened in France, and the Reformation soon made rapid progress. One of its first witnesses in the court of royalty was the celebrated Princess, Margaret of Yalois, Duchess of Alen^on, and sister to the reigning monarch, Francis the First. '"^ She is said to have dign…

John Le Clerc was the first martyr of the gospel in France. He was the pastor of the church at Meaux. For writing against antichrist of Rome, he was seized by the enraged priests, whipped three successive days, and then branded as a heretic with a heated iron on his forehead. But the martyr uttered not a groan, and he was again set at liberty. He ihen withdrew to Meiz, where more awful sulferi…

During all these horrid tortures his mind was kept in perfect fidelity and peace, and he ejaculated solemnly: 'Israel trust in the Lord, he is their help and their shield.' Such was the first confessor of Jesus Christ who suffered and died in France, and therefore demands our especial notice. A system of terror soon began over the whole of France. " But in vain did its enemies oppose ; the g…

Towns were taken and retaketj ; when the Huguenots triumphed they destroyed altars and images, and the Romanists in their turn burned all the bibles they could seize. Such were the effects of fanaticism on both sides. To assert that the excesses were only committed by one party would be untrue, and that some of our race were allied to angels ; but we hazard nothing in saying that the reformed,…

In honor of it high mass was performed by the Pope ; salvoes of artillery thundered from the ramparts of St. Angelo ; a Te Deum was snng to celebrate the atrocious event, and a medal was struck for the same purpose. If every Protestant account of this terrible transaction must encounter suspicion, we ourselves will be satisfied with the testimony of this medal alone of Gregory Xllf., at that…

Edward Walker, publisher of "Dowling's Uisiory of Romanism." Some of the Huguenot families of New Rochelle appear to * Sketch of the Huguenots by Mr. G. P. Disosway. See Christian Intelligencer. t There is an original medal in the possession of the Rev. S. Farmar Jarvis, D. D. L. Ij. D., of Middletown, Connecticut ; who obtained it at the mint in Rome. Elec* trotype copies of this medal are ve…

It was however in 1G27, that this city made its last and ever memorable stand for the cause of the Huguenots. •.. <• ■ ;' • *' And it may safely be said, that this mighty city would never have fallen, (such was the undaunted heroism of the Rochellese themselves,) had it not been for the powerful minded genius of Cardinal Richelieu, who planned and executed such a mighty work against it, tha…

The frame work of this mole consisted of huge piles which was filled up with stones., and sixty hulks sunk with the same material, for the purpose of buttresses. One arm of this immense dyke overlapped the other, so that the entrance instead of being in front was lateral. A stockade of piles, interlaced with chains effectually stopped the passage. This work he completed and defended by 45,000 …

Two illustrious ladies, the Duchess of Rohan and her daughter, who were not named in the capitulation, are thus referred to by a writer of that day. ^ Rigor without precedent, that a person of her quality, at the age of seventy, on quitting a siege in which she and her daughter had lived for three months on horse flesh and four or five ounces of bread per day, should be held a captive, depri…

To enter into the minute particulars of this disastrous period would be superfluous ; suffice it to say. that now commenced a renewal of the outrageous proceedings of former years. Commissioners were sent into the provinces to dispossess the Reformed of all they held as citizens; nothing awaited them but fines^ humiliation and poverty. Troops of soldiers were quartered among them, who inflict…

"* King Charles 11. granted letters of denization in council, under the great seal, and assured the exiles that, at the next meeting of Parliament, he would introduce a bill by which they should be naturalized ; relieved them at the momenf from importation duties and passport fees, and encouraged voluntary contributions for their support.''^ This order was issued on the 2Sth of July, 16SI, th…

Upon the 17th of April, 1695, we find letters of denization granted to Francis Le Count, under oaths appointed to be taken. ^ On the 6th of February. 1G95-6, letters of denization were issued, under the seal of the province, " to David de Bonrepos, Alexander Allaire, Henry Beignon, Esaye Valleau, Andrew Thaunet, David Bonnefoy, Louis Guion, and Louis Guion his son, Pierre Das, Pierre Palcot, A…

Marie Cothonnean, and Guilliaume Cothonnean her son, Jean Neufuille, Eslensie Lavinge, and Jean Constant, of foreign birth, and a writ of "didimus potestatem," directed to Col. Caleb Heathcote, for administering the oaths nnto thetn."* Most of these Huguenots purchased under Jacob Leisler,'^ in 1690. They continued to arrive from England, as far as can be ascertained, till the year 1700; for t…

On Daniel Bonnett's arrival in New Rochelle, he purchased land of Bartholomew le Roax, one of the first settlers. f'- For some time, all the exertions the Huguenots conld make men, women and children united, were necessary to prepare the land for cultivation, and enable them to pay for its purchase, which their perseverance at last accomplished. Yet amid all the hardships and suffering incid…

T, John Mashett, a ship carpenter, born and bred in ye town of Frambbad in France, and dwelling in Bordeaux, and being fugitive by the persecution, with my family, viz., Jeanne Thomas my wife, and Peter, John, Jeanne and Mary Anne Mashett, my children, sons and daughters, and having all abandoned and forsaken all my goods for my religion's sake, which I profess in the purity of a (christian co…

And as for my corpse, to be buried after the custom and manner of my religion and discipline, till the accomplishment of times, and untill the ressurrection when our Lord shall come for to judge the quick and the dead, &c. &c. The above will is dated New Rochelle, 17th of April, 1694.* Among the Lespinard papers, (at Upper New Rochelle) is preserved a diary kept by a member of that family, prior…

ret died, and has given her spirit to God, between 6 and 7 o'clock of the afternoon. a " Between the French Hnguenots, who settled at Oxford in Massachusetts, and those who came to New York, it appears by the Bernon papers, there was some correspondence."^ The freeholders of New Rochelle in 170S were as follows : Daniel Lambert, Elie Badeau, Daniel Giraud, Gregoire Gougeon, Daniel Bornne…

Zaccarie Angevin, Pierre Elize Gallaudet, Isaac Mercier, Lancinie Thauvet, -' Aman Guion, ' - Andre Naudain, Alexander Allaire, Gregoire Gougeson, James Roubet, Henry Shadden, Rachel Neufille.d " Extracts from the Lespinard diary, in possession of Mr. Gaulladet, Upper Rochelle. b Massaclmsetts Hist. Collect, vol. ii. 34. c The site now occupied by Mr. Secor's mill. d Co. Rec. lib. F.…

. , „ I . > Surveyors of Highways Andrew narehut, ) o j Occasionally the entries occur in the French language: "La j^remiar jour d'avril, 1710, nous les inhabitanis de La Nouvelle Rochelle, assemble a I'autorite par un warant de Justice Gougeon date du en mnrs nous eumes a nommer pour officiers pour suvir le canton. Pour Supervoyser, Olliviere Besly, Pour Constable, Zacarie Angevin, Pour …

At a town meeting, held the 22d of December, 1723, at the house of Gilbert Brush, innkeeper, for choosing town officers for the town of New Rochelle, in pursuance of an ordinance of the Council, appointed by the act of the Legislature, entitled an act to provide for the temporary government of the Bouihern part of this state whenever tlie enemy shall abandon or be dispossest of the same, and un…

"The village of New Roclielle is agreeably situated on the Boston turnpike, extending to Long Island Sound on the south, where there is a convenient steamboat lauding, distant eigliteeu miles from the city of New York. It contains about 900 inhabitants, 130 dwelling houses, 1 Episcopal, 1 Presbyterian, 1 Methodist, and I Roman Catholic church ; a post office, a bank, 3 hotels, and several exte…

La Rochelle, in France.^ This favorite asylum of the French Protestants was, at a very early period, a place of some resort not only for the acquirement of the French language, but on account of the hospitality and polit&ness of its inhabitvnE^s^ Here some of the most distinguished men in the country have received the elemen-ts of their education (under the charge of the French clergy ;) amo…

For two generatioi]s the Huguenots of New Rochelle, preserved in its purity the French language, thus testifying their attachment to their native land, the sepulchre of their forefathers, and» to which perhaps, they cherished the hope of a return at souie falure period. The first dwelling houses were erected on each side of the hiah street. b in the vicinity of the old stone church. At a very …

Here we rid over a bridge made of one entire stone, of such a breadth that a cart might pass with safety; and to spare. It lay over a passage cut through a rock to convey water to a mill not far off.<^ Here are three fine taverns withiu call of each other, and very good provision for travellers. ''d The advantages presented by the proximity of the sound are of great importance to New Rochell…

In addition to which there is the New York and New Haven rail road now in course of construction. The hotels, which afford excellent accommodations to parlies visiting the place for ihe amusement of fishing, the salubrity of its air, or the beauty of its scenery, consist of the New Kochelle Hotel, by Mr, George Fuller, and the Mansion House, by Mr. Henry Porter.^ The Le Roy House is an exten…

William Scott, George Case, Samuel Trowbridge, James T. Eells, Monmouth Lyon, Caleb Rorcoe, William H. Bowne, Horace B. Smith, Thos. O'Farrington, Albert Badeau, D. R. Carpenter, Daniel Mapes, Alexander Banks, Alsop H. Lockwood, Sam'l W. Canfield, ' OFFICERS. Nathaniel Bayles, President and General Agent. James T. Eells, Secretary and Treasurer. George Case, Attorney and Coimsellor. On the …

The first church edifice, of which any thing is known, was built by the Huguenots about 1692-3, upon the site of the present Episcopal church. a In 1693, " The elders of the church in New Rochelle have accorded to Ambroise Sicard, jr., and Daniel Sicard, to convert into a rent at 6 per cent, the 40 shillings which they owe for 10 acres of land sold them by the inhabitants and begin to pay the…

" Juilly 22d, 1700.'' " In general assembly of the inhabitants of ihis place, according to Justice Mott's warrant, it lias been agreed by the plurality of votes, that above the hundred acres of land given by Sir John Pell for the church of this place, the said 100 * Testimony of Elias Guioa, This individual was born February 14, 1728, and died November 26, 1811. b Town Rec. * See Leisler's …

" Between Phcebe, widow of Joseph Pell, and Samuel Sneden and Jacobus Bleecker, Esqrs., executors of Joseph Pell, on the one part, and David Guion of New Rochelle on the other, witnesseth, &c., whereas John Pell, formerly proprietor of the said manor of Pelham, was seized in fee of 6000 acres of land, part of said manor of Pelham, and being so seized did sell the said 6000 acres of land to on…

Peter Stouppe) also released to the Church in 1767.^ Prior to the erection of the first Huguenot church in New Rochelle, the devoted inhabitants of this town, walked regularly every Sunday to New York, a distance (by the road at that time) of 23 miles, to attend the Sabbalh service at the old Church du St. Esprit, in Pine street, and returned on the Sabbath evening to their homes, to be ready…

About 12 miles from New York at a place since called the Blue Bell, there was a large rock by the road side covered with cedars, here they stopped for a short time to rest and take some refreshment, and then proceeJed on their journey till they came to a fresh water pond, (within the bounds of the city) here they washed their feet, put on their shoes and stockings, and walked to the French ch…

to add '• Sonvenez vous les pauvres," remember yc the poor. Upon which, every person old and yonng, on going out of church, dropped a copper into the box.^ The money collected in this manner was divided the next morning among the poor who came regularly to receive their allowance at nine o'clock in the consistory room. At that early period, a large loaf of bread could be purchased for four cop…

In the common sitting room of most houses, the mantel piece was finished with Dutch tiles, containing chiefly the history of the New Testament; and the Parables."^ They were taught to learn the subject by these tiles on Sunday evenings, for at that period Sunday evening services were not common ; other denominations first introduced them. The consequence has been that domestic instruction ha…

'•OrAISOX DU FIDELE detenu en CAPTIVITE." The catechism of the French Church is also added, and the Psalms in metre with their appropriate tunes. On a blank leaf occurs the following memoranda, Cette Bible appartient au moy Valther Himbert du Locke & de ta de fond Bourgeois Mangin Lanmille Sept cent et un FI. Au nom de dieu Issac Gieon a marie ma file le 25 d'Aiigust, 1700, par Monsieur…

Peter Hulse, (constable for the town of New Rochelle in 1702,) who produced two receipts, for £5., the minister's rate for that year."^ The first minister of the French Reformed Church in New Rochelle appears to have been the Rev. Daniel Bondet. Although by a reference to the charter of Trinity Church it will Le seen that the pastors of the French Church in this place had been '* invested w…

Oxford, July 0th, 1691." He mentions it as upon "an occasion wliich fills my heart with sorrow and my life of trouble, but my humble request will be at least before God, and before you, a solemn protestation against the guilt of those encorrigible persons who dwell in our place. The rome (rum) is always sold to the Indians, without order and measure, insomuch that according the complaint sent …

If it was your pleasure to signifie to the instrumens of that evil the jalosie of your athorite and of the publique tranquility, you would do great good maintaining the honor of God in a Christian habitation, comforting some honest souls, wich bjing incompatible wjth such abominations, feal every day the burden of afflixon of their honorable perigrination aggravated. Hear us, pray, and so God …

At first he used the French prayers, according to the Protestant Ciiurches of France; but in 1709 his congregation unanimously, with the exception of two individuals, followed the example of their French reformed brethren in England and New York, by conforming to the English Church.^ In doing this, the Huguenots followed the sentiment of their own church, which, from the beginning of the Ref…

''' Bcza, one of the most powerful advocates for the Huguenots, wrote to some of lliem who were discontented in England, conjuring them by ail that was good and hacrod not to forsake the communion of the Church of England, for such indifferent rites and ceremonies as were there imposed upon them. Bcza, Ep, xii.j p. 105. Calvin, the founder of the French Churches, passes an anathema upon those wh…

Given under my hand and seal at New York, this 20th day of March, 170D, and of her majesties reign ye ninth year. a Richard Ingoldsby. This new church erected in 1710-1 J, stood a little east of the present Episcopal church, (at the entrance of the lane leading to Mr. Elias Guion's residence.) The building which was constructed of stone, formed nearly a square, being perfectly plain wi…

Jurieu, a minister of the Reformed church, in one of his pastoral letters, addressed to the " Protestants of France groaning under the Babylonish captivity, refers to this event, which he evidently considers a remarkable interposition of God a I Co. Rec. Lib. D. 72. b The first child baptised in this cliurch was Sovereign Belts. c Upon the departure from France, t!ie Huguenot ladies conceale…

Bondet, have built them a 7iew church of stone, for the worship of God, and are, many of them, reconciled to the usage of the Church of England) 100 French prayer books of the smallef sort, and 20 of larger impression. In consideration of the great learning and piety of Monsieur Bondet, at New Rochelle, and his long and faithful discharge of his office, they have augmented his salary from £30…

" Anne, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Queen, Defender of the Faith, &c. &c., to all whonn these presents may come or in any wise concerne, sendeth greeting : Whereas, the inhabitants of New Rochelle, in the County of Westchester, &c., with the leave and lycense of our trusty and well beloved Robert Hunter, Esq., Captain General and Governorin-chief of our province o…

408 HISTORY OF THE Peter Valleaii, and Elie Debonrepos, their heirs and assigfle^s, for ever, in trust nevertheless and to the intent the aforesaid church or chappel with the appurtenances may and shall forever hereafter, continue, remain, and be unto all and singular the inhabitants, residents of the said town of New Rochelle for the time being, of the communion of the church of England, a f…

Peter Valleaii, and Elie Debonrepos, their heirs and assigfle^s, for ever, in trust nevertheless and to the intent the aforesaid church or chappel with the appurtenances may and shall forever hereafter, continue, remain, and be unto all and singular the inhabitants, residents of the said town of New Rochelle for the time being, of the communion of the church of England, a free church or chapp…

In testimony whereof we have caused these our letters to be made patent, and the seale of our said province of New York to our said letters patent to be affixed to the same, to be recorded in ye secretary's office of our said province. Witness our trusty and well beloved Robert Hunter, Esq., captain-general and governor-in-chief in and over our province of New York aforesaid, and territories …

Daniel Bondet died in 1721, having been twenty years minister of this church. As lie lived greatly beloved, he died no less lamented; his will bears date 24ih of March, 172^. In this document he styles himself "minister of the gospel of New Rochelle." To Betty Cantine he bequeathes all his ready money, plate, jewels, ring and household furniture ; and to the use of the French church in New Roc…

Stouppe writing to the Propagation Society, in 1726, thus describes the state of the church. " 1 liave baptized 6 grown negroes, 7 negro children, fitted 8 young people for the sacrament, and my communicants at Easter numbered 33." In 1730 he acquaints the society that the French and English prayer books sent him have been of great use, the number of his communicants increases, and in the cou…

1733 he writes that he has 35 communicants, baptized 3 white childreHj and has always a good number of hearers, and when service is performed in English : the congregation is so numerous of late that the people scarce can sit, and not only the English but the Dutch also of that town have applied to him for the baptism of their children. November 16, 1736, he reports, " that his cliurch contin…

But hearing now from his own mouth that he designs to go no further than London, and is willing to return, with ye Hon'ble Society's permission, for the service of our church : we therefore upon this consideration take ye liberty to declare and acquaint you that our said minister, since his first coming, has constantly resided among us, preaching (as directed by ye Hon'ble Society,) two Sunda…

But if, contrary to our expectation, it should fall out otherwise, we repeat our former petition, and beg leave to entreat ye Hon'ble Society not to leave us destitute, but to continue to us their charily in providing us with ar,olher in his room, as in their great wisdom and goodness they shall think fit. Such is ye prayer of us underwritten members of New Rochelle church, who are with frreat…

In 1743, Aman Guion granted " to Isaac Guion and John Soulice, churchwardens or elders, and their successors for the use of the minister and communicants of the French church in New Rochelle aforesaid, as is herein settled according to the rules and form of the Church of England, as by law established, a small tract of land containing one acre and three quarters, more or less, which is now i…

This is caused by removals, and enlisting in the King's service." Dr. Barclay in a letter dated Sept. 3, 1760, encloses an address to the Propagation Society, from the Church of New Rochelle,ij wherein they acquaint -that body with the death of the Rev. Pierre Stouppe, who for 37 years had been the society's missionary. He was a simple minded conscientious man, (says Dr. Hawkins in his Early Co…

*> The address appears to have been drawn up on tlie 30lh of Oct. 1760. « 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. Michael Houdin, Trinity Church received her first charter from King George the third, …

Croix, Marie de Sain Croix, Deborah Foulon, Mary Guion, Marie Neufville, Mary Stouppe, Marthe de Blez, Rachel Guion, Jan Nicolle, Arquez,Ante Nicolle, Thomas Guion, John Bryan, Oliver Besley, Isaac Besley, Cornelia Besley, Frederick King, Benjamin Guion, Esaie Guion, Elizabeth Guion, Elizabeth Guion, Susanna Landrin, Dina Guion, Anne Danielson, John Houdin, Catharine Houdin, Kitty Houdin, Elizab…

That the said John Pell at the same time, did also give and grant to the said Jacob Leisler, the further quantity of one hundred acres of land for the use of the French church erected or to be erected by the inhabitants of the said tract of land or township, or by their assigns ; that the petitioners' ancestors had long since built a decent church within the said township, and dedicated the s…

That on the twelfth day of June, in the year of the Lord one thousand seven hundred and nine, all the then inhabitants of the said township who were members of the said French Church, excepting two, unanimously agreed and consented to conform themselves, in the religious worship of their said Church, to the liturgy and rites of the Church of England as established by law, and by a solemn act …

The petitioners, therefore, most humbly prayed our royal charter, confirming to them the said church and the lands and other rights thereunto appertaining, and also creating and constituting them COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 415 and the rest of the members of the said church a body politic and corporate for the managing and conducting the affairs and interests of the said church, with such powers, …

Wherefore we being graciously disposed to encourage and promote the pious intentions of our said subjects, and to grant this their reasonable request, Know Ye, that we of our especial grace, certain knowledge, and mere motion, have made, ordained, constituted, granted and declared, and by these presents for us, our heirs and successors, do make, ordain, constitute, grant and declare, that the s…

416 HISTORY OF THE and the ground on which the same stands; and, further, we do will and ordain, and by these presents tor us, our heirs and successors, declare and appoint, thai tor tiie belter ordaining and managing the business and affairs of the said corporation, there shall be one minister of the Church of England as by law established, duly qualified for the care of souls, two church wa…

and the ground on which the same stands; and, further, we do will and ordain, and by these presents tor us, our heirs and successors, declare and appoint, thai tor tiie belter ordaining and managing the business and affairs of the said corporation, there shall be one minister of the Church of England as by law established, duly qualified for the care of souls, two church wardens and six vestr…

And further our will and pleasure is and we do for us, our heirs and successors, establish, appoint and direct, that on the said first Tuesday in Easter week next ensuing, and once in every year forever thereafter on Tuesday in Easter week in every year, at the said church, the members in communion with the same church for the lime being or the m^jor part of them, then and there assembled, sh…

And we do ordain and declare that as well the churchwardens and vestrymen by these presents nominated and constituted, as such as shall from time to time hereafter be elected and appointed, shall have, and they are hereby invested with full power and authority to execute and perform their several and respective offices, in as full and ample manner as any churchwardens or vestrymen in that part…

And for the due and orderly conducting and carrying on the respective election of churchwardens and vestrymen by these presents established and ordained, our will and pleasure is, and We do declare and direct that the minister of the said church for the time being, shall give public notice thereof from time to time, as they may become necessary, and are hereby appointed, by publishing the same at…

And We do further give and grant unto the said minister and members of Trinity Church at New Rochelle, in the county of Westchester aforesaid, and to their successors forever, that the minister and churchwardens of ihe said church for the time being, or any two of them, together with the vestrymen of the said church for the time being, or the major part of thera in vestry assembled, shall have…

And further our will and pleasure is that it shall and may be lawful for the minister and churchwardens of the said church, or any two of them, and the said vestrymen, or the major part of them, at a vestry to nominate and appoint a clerk and a sexton or bell-ringer for the said church, and also a clerk and messenger to serve the said vestry at their meetings, and such other under officers as …

And that on every lapse or default herein, the right of such donation and representation shall be in us, cur heirs and successors ; and further know ye, that we of our especial grace, certain knowledge, and meer motion, have given, granted, ratified and confirmed, and by these presents do for us, our heirs and successors, give, grant, ratify and confirm unto the said minister and members of Tr…

And lastly, we do, for us, our heirs and successors, ordain and grant unto the said minister and members of Trinity Church at New Rochelle in the county of Westchester aforesaid, and their COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 419 successors, by these presents that this our grant shall be firm, good, effectual^ and available in all things in the law, to all intents, constructions, and purposes whatsoever, …

Witness our said trusty and well beloved Cadwallader Colden, Esquire, our lieutenant governor and commander-in-chief of our province of New York, and the terrir tories depending thereon in America, at our Fort George in our city of New York, the second day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two, and of our reign the second." All which we have exremplified by…

Samuel Seabury, rector of the parish of Westchester.^ During the American revolution the church must have been closed, for the congrega^ lion was much scattered. Shortly after the treaty of peace the church was again organized under Mr. Theodosius Bartow as a lay reader. Mr. Bartow continued his services in this capacity until January 27, 1790? when he was admitted to deacons' orders by Bisho…

Bayard was elected minister of the parish, August, 1821, and resigned in 1825. ^ "It is but a short time since that he rested from his labors, having died at the Island of Malta, on his return from the Holy Land, September 2d, 1840."^ During the incumbency of Mr. Bayard, the present church edifice was erected (in 1821) on the site of the first Huguenot church, and consecrated the same year by…

Mr. Bayard's ancestors, both on the paternal and mateinal line, were Huguenots. • Matthew H. Henderson, rector of Trinity Cjuirch, Newark ; centennial discouree. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. Henry Ashurst, of London, to the French Church du St. Esprit of New York,!^ inscribed "SAMUEL NEWTON MADE ME 1706." The communion plate consists of a large chalice and paten, the gift of Queen Anne ;b also t…

a In 1823 it was ordered by the vestry of the Church du St. Esprit, that this bell, then iu the care of St. Stephen's Church, New York, be presented for the use of the French Church, New Rochelle. b The Queen also presented a Church bible, book of homilies, cloth for the pulpit and communion table. 422 HISTORY OF THE marble monument, consisting of a base and pyramid, with the following inscr…

died at New Rochelle, May 29th, 1839. The following is a catalogue of the ministers of this church from the year 1700 : -- MINISTERS OF THE FRENCH CHURCH, NEW ROCHELLE. * liistit. or Call. Ministers. Vacated hy. A.D. 1700, Rev. Daniel Bondet, Clericus, Death, Pierre Stouppe, Clericus, do Michael Houdin, Clericus, do Sourenne, Clericus, do Andrew Nodine, Clericus^ resig. 1722, a 1760, …

The baptismal register of the church commences in 1724. Ce Dimanche 14 Mars, 172f, a ete baptise sortie du service du matin, Peter fils de Thomas Wall is and Madelaine sa femme le Peter a ete presente au saint bapteme par Denys Woertman and Elizabeth sa femme, Parrain et Marraine le dit Peter est ne le six du dit mois."a I'homas Wallis, Pr. Stouppe, Denis Woertman, Isaac Q^uantein, ancien, …

Louis, the ancestor of the Guion family of New Rochelle, emigrated from England about 1687, having fled from La Rochelle in 1681. a The old family residence stands a little to the west of Mr. Lawtoij's. Louis Guion iiad one son Louis, the father of three sons -- first, Louis, grandfather of the late Frederick Guion ; second, Isaac; and third, Aman, the grandfather of the present Elias Guion, …

In this view they must represent some minority of the Huguenots, for in 1709 the majority conformed to the Church of England, according to the charter of Trinity Church which specifies, "That on the 12th day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand, seven hundred and nine, all the then inhabitants of the said township who were members of the said French church, excepting two, unanimously …

and by a solemn act or aofieement did submit to and put themselves under the protection of the same^ that fourteen years before," (1695,) "and ever since such conformity their respective ministers and pastors have been invested with episcopal ordination, and had received their principal support from the Society for propagating the Gospel in Foreign Parts," cfcc.^ Fourteen years after this confo…

To all Christian people unto whom these presents shall or may come, Alexander Allaire of New Rochelle, in the county of Westchester, in the province of New York, sendeth greeting in our Lord God everlasting : Know ye, that he the said Alexander Allaire, for and in consideration of the love and affection which he hath and beareth unto his brethren in Jesus Christ, Isaac Mercier, Daniel Samson a…

* See Charter of Trinity Church. Vol. I. 54 426 HISTORY OF THE they shall immediately revert unto the said Alexander Allaire, his heirs and assignees for ever. This20lh day of January, 1723-4.* Alexander Allaire. The above lot embraces the present Presbyterian grave-yard. ^ On or near this spot, the Reformed Protestant congregation of New Rochelle erected a church about 1724,^ the pastor …

We add further, that we have seen with sincere regret the request which Mr. Jean Carle has made for his dismission from the Reformed French Church in New York with which we are connected, for we truly desired that he would finish his days with us, we being much edified by his ministry ; but wishing to acquiesce, we join with sorrow our consent with that of our sister church, the Reformed French…

From this time (1764) no record appears to have been made of the state or progress of the French Protestant congregation in New Rochelle, as a distinct body ; probably about this period, such of its members as had not conformed to the Church oT England, allied themselves to the Presbyterian form of worship, for in 1770, the Rev. ichabod Lewis was ordained pastor of White Plains and Neio Roche…

Lewis P. Bayard, b of the town of New Rochelle, trustees of Lewis Pintard deceased, conveyed to the "trustees of the Presbyterian church of the town of New RocheWe, formerly known by the name of the French Church,^^ a certain piece of land lying in the town of New Rochelle, beginning at a corner formed by the intersection of the lot of ground on which the Presbyterian church aforesaid is erecte…

« See Fuueral Discourse on the death of Matson Smith, U. D., by the Rev. G. D. Abbott. See, also, Presbyterian Manual. b The father of Lewis P. Bayard was the Hon. Samuel Bayard, a ruling elder in the Presbyterian church, and the author of a volume of letters on the Lord's supper. e From the original document in the possession of the trustees. Colonel Samuel Bayard, one of the above grantors, …

The ancestors of the Allaires were of honorable descent, and possessed a iixu inheritance in France at a very early period.*^ The more immediate ancestor of the family however, was Pierre Allaire, Ecuyer, living in 1465. Prior to the revocation of the edict of Nantes, Alexander Allaire, the Huguenot, fled from La Rochelle to England, and soon after cam^e thence to America. This individual was …

There is a large and respectable Methodist Episcopal society in the village, which was organized August 22d, 1791, and incorporated the same year, Peter Bonnett, Sen., Benjamin Morgan, Thomas Shute, Gilbert Shute, John Bonnett and Ramson Burtis, first trustees. b There is also a Roman Catholic church erected in 1845. The property adjoining it (on the south) belonged to the late William Legge…

James Bleecker, son of Rutger Bleecker, mayor of the city of Albany in 172S.<i The house is said to have been used by the British as an hospital for the wounded soldiery in 1776. Captain Josiah le Count still occupies a portion of the old family place, situated on the south side of the road leading to the viU- age.e Guilliaume le Conte, the founder of the Le Count family in New Rochelle, fled…

D., whose daughter, Mrs. Servoss, resides in this town. c Lewis Pintard was appointed by Washington commissary for the American prisoners in^New York. This individual occupied the Graham property in New Rochelle. d See Genealogy of the Bleecker family. e On this property there is a landing, from whence sail several sloops trading with the New York market. f See letters of denization, and fo…

At high water, the scenery presented in front of the hotel is altogether unrivalled : the harbour in the foreground, the long surface of the waters, stretching five miles across to Long Jsland ; the winding streams of the creek on each side, and Davenport's neck and island around, help to fill up the landscape ; and, in addition to the healthiness of the spot, give it advantages, possessed by …

although some have been taken in this vicinity weigliing eighteen pounds. The adjacent bays and creeks are the common resort of innumerable flocks of wild ducks. Immense numbers of these birds are killed annually either for sale or domestic use. The favorite method of shooting is technically called "lining," which is performed in the following manner. A number of sportsmen form a continuous …

" On Tuesday a turtle of an enormous size and singular form and marks was taken with a harpoon, by Mr. Bleecker and some others, near New Ilochelle. His length is eight feet from fin to fin, and seven feet three inches from stem to stern. He is snotted under the fore fins like a leopard, and discovered amazing swiftness after beiiig struck by the harpoon. He had been seen among the rocks in t…

The opposite shore of Long Island also, forms another charming addition to the landscape, sprinkled as it is, in all directions, by neat farm houses and villages. *'The Sound ! Oh ! how many delightful reminiscences does the name bring to our recollection. The Sound ! with its white sand banks, and its wooded shores, its far broad bosom covered with fleets of sails, scudding along in the swi…

And are there not the ' Norwalk Islands,' with their pines, -- 'Old Sasco,' with her rocks, -- ' Fairweather,' with the wild birds' eggs deep buried in her sands, -- and the far famed fishing banks ofl" the ' Middle Ground.' Ay ! and is it not from the fierce boiling whirlpools of the ' Gate' to 'Gardiners,' and the lone beacon tower of 'Old Montaukett,' one continuous ground of thrilling lo…

Gallop among Amer Scenery by A- B. Silliman, COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 435 in the furious storm, she passed the siiuddering mariner, leaving comet-like long streams of flame behind. Beneath her sands the red-shirted buccaneers did hide their ill-gotten, blood-bespotted treasure. Ay ! and 'twas on her broad bosom that with ironseared conscience, sailed that pirate, fierce and bold, old Robert Ki…

When he was here many flocked to him from all parts, men of desperate fortunes and necessitous, in expectation of getting vast treasures," "He sailed from hence with 150 men, as I am informed ; a great part of them are of this province. It is generally believed here they would have money per fas aut nefas^ thai if he miss of the design intended for which he has commission H loill not he in K…

"Ye lamentable BALLAD, AND Ye TRUE HLSTORIE OF CAPTAINS ROBERT KIDD, WHO WAS HANGED IN CHAINS AT EXECUTION DOCK, FOR PIRACY AND MURDER ON Ye HIGH SEAS." You captains bold and brave, hear our cries, hear our cries, You captains bold and brave, hear our cries. You captains brave and bold, tho' you seem uncontroll'd, Don't for the sake of gold lose your souls, lose your souls, Don't for the s…

He burieih the Good Book in the sand. I cursed my father dear, when I sail'd, when I sail'd, I cursed my father dear, when I sail'd, I cursed my father dear and her that did me bear, And so wickedly did swear, when I sail'd. I made a solemn vow when I sail'd, when I sail'd, I made a solemn vow when I sail'd, I made a solemn vow, to God I would not bow. Nor myself one prayer allow, as I s…

And being cruel still, as I sail'd, as I sail'd, And being cruel still, as I sail'd. And being cruel still, my gimner I did kill. And his precious blood did spill, as I sail'd. My mate was sick and died as I sail'd, as I sailed, My mate was sick and died as I sailed, My mate was sick and died, which me much terrified, When he called me to his bedside as I sail'd. And unto me he did say, see…

I was sick and nigh to death as 1 sail'd, pL'nS!''''''bT;t And 1 was sick and nigh to death, and I vowed at every breath, lorgetteih hia To walk in wisdom's ways as I sail'd. ^"^^^• I thought I was undone as I sail'd, as I sail'd, I thought I was undone as T sail'd, I thought I was undone and my wicked glass had run, But my health did soon return as 1 sail'd. My repentance lasted not, as I …

I spy'd three ships from France, as I sail'd, as I sail'd, I spy'd three ships from France, as I sail'd, I spy'd three ships from France, to them I did advance, And took them all by chance, as I sail'd. I spy'd three ships of Spain, as I sail'd, as I sail'd, I spy'd three ships of Spain as I sail'd, I spy'd ihree ships of Spain, I fired on them amain, Till most of them were slain, as 1 sail…

Thus being o'ertaken at last, I must die, I must die, Thus being o'ertaken at last, I must die. Thus being o'ertaken at last, and into prison cast, And sentence being pass'd, I must die. ' Farewell the raging sea, I must die, I must die, Farewell the raging main, I must die, Farewell the raging main, to Turkey, France, and Spain, I ne'er shall see you again, I must die. He boasteth of his …

But I must bear the shock, I must die. Come all you young and old, see me die, see me die, Come all you young and old, see me die, Come all you young and old, you're welcome to my gold. For by it I've lost my soul, and must die. And deciareth Take warning now by me, for I must die, for I must die, that he must go Take warning now by me, for I must die, ^° ^^'dT'^ h^3 Take warning now by me, …

Smith, the historian, observes, " that it is certain the pirates were frequently in the Sound, and supplied with provisions by the inhabitants of Long Island, who, for many years afterwards, were so infatuated with a notion, that the pirates buried great quantities of money along the coast, that there is scarce a point of land, or an island, without the marks of their au7H sacra fames, So.ne …

i Geology of N. Y. Vol. vii. x\o. 200, p. 12^(. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 439 short distance from the village, and east of the steamboat landing, is Davenport's neck, a designated in the early division of the town as Lagler's (Leisler's) and Le Count's neck, containing two hundred acres. This neck was formerly the property and residence of the Lispenards, an ancient French family, who were also …

A further interest is imparted to this locality from its being the spot upon which the first house in this town was erected, the remains of which are still visible. There is a tradition that one of the old Huguenots would daily repair to this place, " and turning his eyes in the direction where he supposed France was situated, would sing one of Marot^s hymns, and send to heaven his morning …

On the property of David Harrison, Esq. (in this vicinity,) there is a sloop landing and place of business. A short distance from the neck is situated Chrystal Lake, which abounds with every variety of fresh water fish such as pickerel, perch, cat and sun fish, &c. The water is pure and from it great quantities of ice are annually trans})orted to the New York market. The lake also supplies w…

These were originally laid out in parallel narrow strips, containing each from fifty to sixty acres, and distinguished from the southern, by the name of the eastern and western divisions. Many of the early settlers had double lots, and some from eight to ten, amounting to four or five hundred acres in all. The southern division of the town was also laid out in a similar manner, the lots runni…

This remarkable man was the son of a Quaker, a stay-maker by trade, and was born at I'hetford, Norfolk, England, in 1737. His mother was the daughter of an attorney, herself a member of the Church of England. In her religious principles the son appears to have been educated, for we find lie was confirmed at the usual age by the Bishop of jNorwich, After leaving school, (at the early age of thi…

A large portion of the Coutant farm, which originally consisted of 307 acres, is now occupied by Philemon Carpenter and Thomas L. Servoss. The present Coutant residence was erected in 1769, and the cemetery in 1775. The latter contains a monument to John Le Fevre, a native of France besides others. , - 1j John Parcott was one of the original Huguenots of this place. c The name of Elias Badeau …

As a work of merit, it was well suited to the times in which it was first publisha^l ; but, as his own biographer remarks, "it is defective in arrangement, inelegant in diction, with a few exceptions showing little profundity of argument, no facility of remark, no extent of research, and no classical allusion, and cannot be appealed to as authority on government." Its popularity was entirely o…

His infidel and revolutionary principles were opposed by the powerful and eloquent Burke, who, with other noble-minded coadjutors, crushed the revolution in that country, and sentenced Paine as an outlaw. To promote the " revolution of the world,"'^ he published his "Age of Reason," well entitled a complete piece of ribaldry. » Tho " Revolution of the World'' was a toeiat given by Paine at a…

Soon after his arrival in New York, we find him in possession of the farm at New Rochelle, A portion of the house in which he lived (at this period) is still standing: here he had a small room, the furniture of which embraced a miserable straw bed, deal table, a chair, bible, and jug of spirituous liquors. His breakfast table is thus described by an eye witness (Mr. Carver) : "The tablecloth …

Paine had gone into the next cell, and left his own door open back to the wall, thus having the door inside out. Just then came the chalkers, and probably being drunk, crossed the inside of Paine's door. Next morning, when the guard came with an order to bring out twenty-four, and finding only twenty-three chalks, (Paine being in bed and the door shut,) they took a prisoner from the further en…

Shortly after his decease, his body was brought up from New York, and interred on the farm, near the site of the present monument. In 1819 the remains of Paine \ were disinterred by William Cobbett, and conveyed to England. ^ The site of his grave has been recently purchased by his friends, and a handsome marble monument erected upon it. On tlie side facing the road is a medallion likeness, …

Whilst in New Rochelle, the enemy were joined by the second division of Germans, under the command of General Knyphausen, and by an incomplete regiment of cavalry from Ireland, some of which had been captured on their passage. The Scotch Highland battalion occupied the heights of New Rochelle. From this place both armies moved toward White » Abridged from Cheetham's Life of Paine. t Among t…

On the highlands grow chesnut, oak and hickory ; on the lower grounds ash, birch, maple, elm, pine and hemlock, &c. It is also sufficiently watered by springs and brooks. New Rochelle furnishes an extensive list of minerals. Among the most important may be mentioned quartZ; drusy, calcedony, agate, jasper, serpentine of almost every variety, and chromate of iron. Hydrate of magnesia and carb…

The present township was organized on the 7th of March. 1788.^ From the general tenor of the Indian grant, made to Nathaniel Turner, of New Haven, in 1640, we infer, that the greater part of these lands originally belonged to the Indian sachems Ponus and Wascussue. At this early period, however, the Indians were in the habit of making repeated and almost unlimited grants of land into the wil…

On ploughing the ground (in this vicinity) a few years ago, extensive '•'heds of clam shella^^ were discovered beneath the soil. These, together with Indian utensils found tliere, prove this was a favorite place of resort. From this spot are some charming views, loth of the pond and surrounding hills. There are also some vestiges of Indian villages on the banks of the Armonck (Byram Lake.) A v…

From the summit of this mount, (which is between two and three hundred feet above the valley,) on a clear day, may be seen the distant mountains be^^ond the Hudson, the hills of North Castle and Greenburgh, the village of White Plains, the country bordering the Sound as far as the eye can stretch, and the Bronx meandering through a rich and fertile valley -- the tout ensemble forming a scene t…

Upon the 19th of October, 1696, Caleb Heathcote obtained a further release from ihe Indian sachems Wampus, Patlhunck, and others, " of all that tract of land situate, lyino^ and being in the county of Westchester, &c. : bounded north by Croton River, easterly with Byram River and Bedford line, northerly by the land of John Harrison and his associates, and the line stretching to Byram River afo…

Joseph Purdy, of Mannaroneck and Rye, have bargained and sold, and do by these presents bargain, sell and alienate unto the said Colonel Caleb Heathcote, Joseph Theal, John Horton, and Joseph Purdy, their heirs and assigns for ever, a certain parcel and tract of land, bounded as followeth, southerly by Byram river, northerly to the northwest corner of a great swamp, commonly called the Round S…

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 449 premises, without any lett, hindrance, or molestation, from us the said Scrrinqua, Quarrarequash, Wyapera, Paithunk, tlinir lieirs and assigns for ever, or from any by, for, or under them, in witness whereof the said Serrinqua, Quarrarequash, Wyapera, Patthunk, have hereunto set their hands and seal, this eleventh day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand seve…

James Mott, Robert liOckiiard, Gershom Lockhard, Jonathan Lockhard, Nathaniel Sellick, Richard Scofield, Gershom Lockhard, Gershom's son, and Henry Disbrow. of the one part, and Seringoe, Raresquash, VVashpaken, Ramiione ai d Packanain on the other part, witnesseih, that the said Scrringoc, Raresquash, Washpaken, Ramhone and Packanain, in consideration of a certain sum of good and lawful money…

" A certain parcel or tract of land, bounded as follovveth, to begin at Byram river at the colony line, and so to run to Mehanas river as said line goes, running northerly on Mehanas river, as the river goes, a mile into the woods, and from the colony line on Byram river, three miles northerly as the river runs into the woods, and from the head of said line to the head of the other line afore-…

Caleb Heathcote of Mamaroneck, gentleman, Joseph Theal and Lieutenants John Horton and Joseph Purdy of Rye, » The above sale embraced that tract of land called the White Fields. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 451 " All that tract of land bounded southerly by colony line, easterly by Mehanas river, northerly by Bedford line, and nnarked trees to Mehanas river and southerly as said river goes against t…

Governor and Commander-in-chief of our Province of New York and territories depending thereon in America, &c., and prayed our grant and confirmation of a certain tract of land in the county of Westchester, bounded southerly by the colony line of Connecticut, easterly by Mahanas river, northerly by Bedford line and marked trees to Mahanas river again, and southerly as the said river goes again…

Cornelius Depeyster, Richard Slater, John Chollwell, Robert Lurting and Barne Cosens, all the afore recited tract of land within the county of Westchester, and within the limits and bounds aforesaid, together with ail and singular the woods, underwoods, trees, timber, feedings, pastures, naeadovvs, marshes, swamps, ponds, poo's, waters, water-courses, rivers, rivulets, runs, brooks, streams, li…

In testimony whereof, we have caused the great seal of our said Province to be hereunto afhxed. Witness John Nanfan, Esq., our Lieutenant Governor and Commander-in-chief of our Province of New York and territories depending thereon in America, and Vice-Admiral of the same, at our Fort in New York, this ITth day of February, 1701-2, and in the fourteenth year of our reign."* John Nanfan." The …

"All the land above mentioned, from the said north-west side of said pond, running west northerly three miles more or less, and from thence running norih-eastwardly four miles, more or less, on a run or river caj^ed Bruncks's river, and from thence east northerly three English miles, more or less, and then from thence runs soulh-westerdly to the place from whence it began taking in and includ…

On the 2Sih of Marcli, 1705, the Indian proprietors Serrino;oe, Raresquash. and Paqucrekin, (for and in consideration of a vahiable consideration in hand paid,) release to George Booth and his heirs, <fec. " A certain tract of land in Westchester county, bounded south by a certain tract of land formerly sold by said Serringoe, &c., to Richard Schnfield,b ar.d on the west by Byram pond, on the…

A further release from the Indian proprietors Serringoe, Magerack, and Pawenackj occurs on the 14th day of July, 1705, to George Booth, John Bond, Andreis Meyer and John van Home, <fcc., viz : "of all the land, swamp and meadow that the said Indians have in Westchester county,"a ^^c. From this time we hear no more of the aboriginal proprietors of North Castle. The western portion of the middl…

"Anne, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, Queen, Defender of the Faith, &c., To all to whom this shall come, sendeth greeting : Whereas by our letters patent bearing date the 2d day of March, 1705, b in the fourth year of our reign, we have given, granted, ratified and confirmed nnto our loving subjects, Anne Bridges, Roger Mompesson, George Booth, William Anderson, W…

C, and thence westerdly in a direct line to the head of Cohamong brook as it runs to the place where it begun, bounded west by Byram river, east by Mehannus river, north by Bedford line and Cohamong brook, and south by colony line, together with all the woods, underwoods, \c., &c. And whereas said Anne Bridges, Roger Mompesson, &c., &c.,by their indenture of lease and release bearing date the…

over our province of New York and territories thereon depending in America, and vice-admiral of the same, &c., in council therein, setting forth that having made some improvements on the said lands, and fearing some disputes may arise hereafter what shall be esteemed a settlement, &c., the which petition wee being minded to grant, Know yee, that for diverse considerations us thereunto moving o…

John the Baptist, the yearly rent or sum of jC2 \0s, current money of the province of New York, &c., this 25th day of Sept., in the seventh year of our reign, A.D. 1708.* "Edward Cornbury." In 1724 we find the inhabitants of the Liberty of North Castle petitioning the court of general sessions for permission to erect a public pound. b Benjamin Piatt appears to have been assessor for the mid…

In 1766, a partition of the middle and west patent took place, (in* pursuance of an act of the lieutenant governor, the council and general assembly of the colony of New York, passed on the eighth day of January, 1762,) "for the more effectual collecting of his majesty's quit-rents." Upon the 23d day of June, 1766, the several allotments were balloted for, and sold to numerous individuals. De…

Shubel Rowley. > -.^ - , „ -^ ' ( Masters. Joseph Green, 3 Jonathan Ogden, Pounder. Samuel Dean, ) Fence and John Merritt, \ Damage Viewers. '•At a lawful town meeting held in North Castle on Tuesday the 7th of April, 1772, by the West and Middle patents to choose and elect town officers, and to make such prudential acts as said patents or the inhabitants thereof hath power, and shall thi…

Smith. * Mile Sqiiare^^ is a pleasant hamlet adjoining it on the west^ consisting of a tavern, several dwellings and stores. St. Stephen's church, North Castle, is situated mid-way between the two settlements, on the road leading from White Plains to Bedford. From the primed parochial reports of 1843, we take • In this tavern a parly of Continental troops were stationed during the Revolutionar…

Several providential circumstances, which might be mentioned if space would allow, occurred to encourage and aid us. The work was accomplished without delay, and in a manner exceeding our most sanguine expectations. A beautiful church of wood, (42 by 36.) with a handsome tower, and vestry room (12 by 18,) in the rear, and gallery across, has been thoroughly finished by day's work, of the most…

About $675 were given by them." The church was consecrated, September 13, by the bishop of the diocese, twelve of the clergy being in attendance. There is an interesting historical fact connected with the church in this town, which it may be well here to record. Previous to the Revolution, a site was selected for a church edifice, not half a mile from the spot now occupied for this purpose,«…

Caleb Merritt, Sen., 0thniel Sands, James Hall, Thomas Nash, Charles Green, and John Ferris, trustees.*^ The Friends meeting house was erected about 1798, A little west froii the latter flows Wampus brook, which issues out of the pond of that name. Upon this stream is the grist mill of Mr. Evans, 'i and the woollen manufactory of Job and Wm. Sands and Co. One of the principal proprietors of B…

<i Upon the 5lh of April, 1737, John Halleck received permission to erect a mill on Wampus brook, near Abel Wceks's. « lu 1728, James Sands of Nassau Island, conveyed to his son Othniel Sands, a /aran situated in the township of Oyster Day. E. rreant per fesse or and gule«r. ilarid. -Dinah Sarah--Raymond. Mary^Nilea. I Walker. nat. nat. 167J. 1683. Jol- ^/aring. John of_-Gprman Pennsy…

- £ 5 -- r 3 ?5 > o" E : ST (w i 'i ' ^ ^^ ^ < ■ P g •? c : II ^ =■ Jill •n 11 f er i s ! II i ^ ►„ " § r ^ iOW [ ^ p a • e r E.N : !? S M -fl •e 1 Es? 5 . c oT » *■ ? = k -^ COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. quently removed to Nortk Castle. On the 16th of October, 1790, Thomas Sands (son of Caleb) purchased of William Latting and Sarah his wife, " one hundred and twenty acres…

iColonel Jameson's headquarters at North Castle The building attached to the barn on tlie left is the one in \vhich Andre was confined. Within a few rods from Mr. Sands' residence stands an old wooden barn, formerly the head quarters of Lieutenant Colonel Jameson of the Continental army. Here (on the 23d of September, 1780,) the unfortunate Andre was delivered up to thajt officer with all the…

In 1660, with filteen others, he purchased Blocli island of the Indians, | called iWanisses ; for which they ohlained a charter in 1672 by the name of Shorum. JVal. I6d2, ob. 13 March, 1095, at.-73. Capf. Jotin 8andys=Pybil da, of removed to Cow neck, | Simon Kay L. I, lOUO. -Nat. 161(1, of Block ob. March 15, 1712. island, ob. James of Sands point,, removed to Malmecock, cir. I0'J4. Nat. …

Thomas Lord of the manor. Caleb nat. at Oyster Bay, 1727 -Peninah Owen, mar. 1756 i Col, Samuel SS^si If Croiuwctl Robert Ul, Sands Point, 21 Feb. 1718: Caleb Tliomas John- .11. May, 1749, ob 20 Jan. 1795. =2C Tnelia I Lott Ruth ob. a. p. I I ^i u Sarnuei--Susannaii da. of Israel TowiiseuU David Stephen Caleb^Haigljt Joseph=l Halght. & g. 2 Martha da. orJolm Hnl…

(Colonel Jameson's head-quarters at North Castle The building attached to the barn on the left is thy one ia which Andre was confined. Within a few rods from Mr. Sands' residence stands an old wooden barn, formerly the head quarters of Lieutenant Colonel Jameson of the Continental army. Here (on the 23J of September, 1780,) the unfortunate Andre was delivered up to that officer with all the p…

How far he was influenced by the persuasion or advice of Andre is uncertain ; but it cannot be doubted, that all the address of the latter v/as used to advance a purpose, which opened the only possible door for their escape. Could he proceed to Arnold at West Point before the report of his capture should go abroad, it might be practicable for them both to get within the British lines, or to ta…

Jameson penned a hasty line to Arnold, saying merely that he sent forward, under the charge of Lieutenant Allen and a guard, a certain John Anderson, who had been taken while going towards New York. He had a passport, said Jameson, signed in your name ; and a parcel of papers taken from under his stockings, which 1 think of a very dangerous fendency. He then described these papers, and added th…

Perceiving the mischievous tendency of the papers, and knowing them to have been copied by Arnold, at the same moment that he sent Andre under guard to West Point, he dispatched an express with the papers to meet General Washington, tlien supposed to be on the road returning from his interview with the French commanders at Hartford. Two reasons were subsequently assigned by Jameson, for a cou…

To his mind the case was so clear, or at all events was attended by such peculiar circumstances, as not only to justify but require prompt, bold, and energetic measures on the part of Jameson. In short he declared his suspicions of Arnold, and ofl^ered to take on himself the entire responsibility of proceeding upon that ground. To this idea Jameson would not listen- He was agitated and irreso…

<-From some circumstances, which I have just discovered/' said he to that officer, " I have reason to fear that a party of the enemy is above ; and as 1 would not have Anderson retaken, or get away, 1 desire that you will proceed to Lower Salem with him, and deliver him to Captain Hoogland. You will leave the guard with Captain Hoogland, also, except one man, whom yon may take along. You may…

As soon as Major Tallmadge saw the prisoner, and especially when he observed his manner of walking to and fro on the floor, and turning on his heel to retrace his steps, he was struck with his military deportment, and conceived that he had been bred to arms. Jameson gradually came into the same way of thinking, though there is no proof of his confidence in Arnold having been shaken ; but he a…

From the gloomy woods of this valley issues the northern branch of the Bronx. a On the east side of the Dark Valley rises "VVhifpoor-will Hill, an appellation given to rt on account of its being a haunt of that well known bird.b "The notes of thi'S solitary bird, (observes Wilson, the ornithologist,) from the ideas which are naturally associated with them, seem like the voice of an old frien…

Every morning and evening his shrill and rapid repetitions are heard from the adjoining woods ; and when two or more are' calling out at the same time, as is often the case in the pairing season, and at no great distance from each other, the noise, mingling with the echoes from the mountains, is really surprising." " These notes seem pretty plainly to articulate the words which have been gene…

Wilson,) in the manner of some, attempt to amuse the reader with a repetition of the unintelligible names given to this bird by the Indians, or the superstitious notions generally entertained of it by the same people. These seem as various as the tribes, or even families, with wljich 3'ou converse ; scarcely two of them will tell you the same story. It is easy, however, to observe, that this, …

Night, to minds of this complexion, brings with it its kindred horrors, its apparitions, strange sounds, and awful sights ; and this solitary and inoffensive bird, being a frequent wanderer in these hours of ghosts and hobgoblins, is considered by the Indians as being, by habit and repute, little better than one of them. All these people, however, are not so credulous : I have conversed with I…

The anthor of the " History of Virginia" makes mention of a bird, said to contain the soul of ono of their princes, by the Indians. P. 185. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 465 The favorite places of resort for these birds are on high, dry situations ; it is probably on this account, that they are to be found here in such numbers. The following lines are so appropriate, that no apology can be necessary …

Wo ! to the night moth that flits in my way, Wo ! to the tribes in the still air that play. Wo ! to the wretch in the night dew that sings, For the death spirit waits on the rush of my wings ; High and low, swift and slow, through the shadow I fly, While the wolf's in her track, and the owl hooteth nigh; When the moon from her cloud-cinctured car brightly gleams, And starts the shades with h…

Byram Lake lies in the north-east part of the town towards Bedford, not far from the village of North Castle. This lake is fed by numerous springs from the Cohamong or Armonck hills, which border it on the east. The north western shore is bounded by steep rocky acclivities covered with woods.b It is an extensive and beautiful sheet of water, constituting the head of Byram (Armonck) river, which…

It is related by his grand son that during the entertainment, Captain Lyon being blind, handed the General a draught of good cheer, with these words, " General ! the ladies say you are a very handsome man, but I cannot see." " Tell the ladies," rejoined Washington, "I am afraid they are as blind as yourself."'! Samuel Lyon, his eldest son, received from Governor Tryon a comtuission in the Wes…

d The silver cup used upon this occasion is still preserved in the family. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 467 their prisoner to New York. His brother Capt. Gilbert L^^on also held a commission in the continental service.^ The son of Major Lyon, is the present Samuel Lyon, Esq. of North Castle. Opposite the site of the old residence on Lyon hill, lies the family cemetery, which contains, among other mem…

Within this part of North Castle rises the Mehanas river, which after running some distance north into Bedford, turns and takes a southerly course, forming the boundary between North Castle and Poundrige on the east. In the Mahanas valley is a small settlement consisting of a Methodist church and several scattered dwellings. The Methodist society appears to have been first organized here in 1…

Here is a Methodist church, two woollfin manufactories, a saw and grist mill, a spring and carriage manufactory, two stores and several dwellings. In the north-west angle of Connecticut which projects into this town, lies the boundary rock, marked with the royal initials, G. R.^ The heights of North Castle are well known in the annals of the Revolution. It was to these hills that General Wash…

» Four towns abut upon Clapp's ridge in the south-east corner of North Castle, b SpafFord's Gazetteer. « Disturuell's Gazetteer. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. NORTH SALEM. North Salem is situated twenty four miles north of the village of White Plains, distant fifty six miles from New York, and one hundred and twen- I ty two from Albany, W^^^^ bounded north by St. James's Church, Nortli Salem…

D. 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 v/ithin Cortlandt's manor, beginning on the south side of Kightawonck creek, and so along the said creek to a place called Kewighecock, and from thence along a creek called Peppeneghek to the head thereof, and then due east …

The Indian burying ground is situated on the estate of the Hon. Isaac Purdy, in this town, a little northwest of the mansion house. In 177S upwards of forty mounds were visible. The Titiciis River still retains a portion of its ancient Indian naiiie; Midi ghti coos. ^ This beautiful stream rises from the West Mountain, in the town of Ridgefield, Connecticut, upon the estate of Thomas Smith, co…

The latter certainly bears ample testimony to the fact, that the vast gorges of the Highlands and these vales once abounded with the buffalo. c Van der Donck, the patroon of Yonkers, writing in 1656, says of this animal -- " Buffaloes are also tolerably plenty: these animals mostly keep towards the southwest, where few people go." "Again, it is remarked (says the same writer) that the half of …

Stephanus van Cortlandt, the first grantee under the Indians, by his last will, dated 14th of April, 1700, devised and bequeathed the whole manor of Cortlandt to his eleven children, who thus became seized in fee. In 1734 the devisees and the legal heirs of those who were dead, made a partition of the manor among themselves. By this division, North Salem fell to the share of Mr. Andrew Mille…

This indenture, made the twenty-ninth day of December, in the year one thousand seven hundred and forty-four, between James de Lancey, Esq., chief justice of the province of New York, of the one part, and Stephen de Lancey, son of the said James de Lancey, of the other part, witnesseth, that the said James, for, and in consideration of the natural love and affection which he, the said James, b…

Soc vol, i. 168. b For a full account of this family, see Mamaroneck. 472 HISTORY OF THE of his natural life, and after his decease to and for the use of his said son Stephen for and during the term of his natural life, and after his decease to the use and behoof of the heirs male of his body, lawfully begotten, and for default of such issue, to the use and behoof of the right heirs of him, th…

The De Lancey Patent, as it was sometimes called, embraced Great North Lot No. 9 and 10 of the manor of Cortlandt. These were again subdivided into thirty six smaller lots or farms. The whole was about four miles square. In the year 1769, Stephen de Lancey, and Hannah, his wife, conveyed to the Rev. Epenetus Townsend certain lands situate in North Lot No. 10. The same year also part of farm N…

" In the name of God, Amen, I, Stephen de Lancey a reader of divine service of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Beeckmantown, in the county of DiUchess and state of New York, esquire, and first principally I do commit my precious, immortal, and never dying soul into the hands of my most merciful Creator, whose I am and whom I desire to serve in the Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, who …

Upon the 8th of June, 1731, his excellency, John Montgomerie, governor of the province, granted letters patent to Thomas Hawley and Company for all that " tract of land situated north of and near unto Long pond, which is bounded as follows, viz. : beginning at Jonah Keeler's^- north-west corner, and running north seventy-seven degrees and a half, containing three hundred and twenty-six acres…

Of this family was Ezekiel Havvley, son of Joseph Ha\vley,fi one of the proprietors of the Oblong in 1754. Ezekie Hawloy was a commissioned officer in the continental service and chairman of the committee of public safety ; in the latter capacity he served throughout the Revolution. He died suddenly in 17SS, leaving four sons, Ezekiel, Peter, Joel, and David. Joel, the third son, was the fathe…

Daniel Purdy, ) Thomas Vail, j Timothy Yanscoy, > Overseers of the Poor. Thomas Vail, ) Timothy Yanscoy, | Benajah Star, ! Trustees to provide a place for the Stephen Baker, -f receipts for the poor. Michajah Fuller, J Benjamin Close, Jacob Wallace, David Baxter, Isaac Keeler, Reuben Zump, Solomon Close, Path Masters. » This individual was a distinguished scholar and antiquariaa. C…

At no great distance from it is situated Beaver pond. The village of North Salem occupies a beautiful position on the north bank of the Mutighticoos, commanding a fine view of the valley and surrounding mountains. It contains about 200 inhabitants, thirty-five dwellings, one Episcopal, one Presbyterian, one Methodist and one Universalist church, two taverns, three stores, one paper mill, one…

Tompkins, vice president of the United States, Colonel Tallmadge and brother, and the Hon. James Kent, L. L. D. " After tli€ removal of Mr. Lewis, the institution appears to have declined for a few years. A revival of its prosperity, however, occurred about 1801, under the Rev. Mr. McNiece. This gentleman is said to have been one of the Irish patriots of 1795, who left his country at the same …

Tozer. For the last eight years North Salem Academy has held a respectable standing among its sister institutions in this part of the state ; sometime numbering nearly one hundred students and generally during the winter sessions, from seventy to ninety. The last annual catalogue contained the names of one hundred and forty-five pupils. During the revolution, the Academy was used as a jail a…

When the French army passed through this town in 1781, on their way from Rhode Island to Dobb's Ferry, where they crossed the Hudson to join Washington, they encamped near the Academy two days, and the officers occupied the building."a The situation of the Academy is exceedingly beautiful, and the view of the Mutighticoos valley is such as can seldom » Communicated by Mr. John F Jenkins, A. M…

" Here are two streams which meet and run under the road, the one flowing '. from the east along the road side, enters the ground twenty-five or thirty feet east of where it seems to cross the road, the stream from the north east, appears to run nearly straight, directly under the road, and issues from the earth again, after falling ten or fifteen feet lower than where it enters, but the pla…

D.^ The first notice of this parish, occurs in a letter addressed by the Rev. Samuel Auchmuty, D. D., Rector of Trinity Church, New York, to the Venerable Propagation Society in England, dated October 17th, 1767, enclosing a petition from the chnrch people of Salem, wherein " they represent their want of religious instruction and the regular administration of God's word and sacraments accordin…

b This gentleman also gave three quarters of an acre of land bordering the Somers town road for the same purpose, and by his last will bequeathed the church a b^ll. 480 HISTORY OF THE first organized by our ancestors, previous to the revolutionary ^var; and, the Rev. Epenetus Townsend, the missionary (a candidate for holy orders) went to England with the necessary credentials, about the year 1…

He has baptized within the year, two adults and thirty infants, and admitted four to the communion. In 1772, his congregation are increasing, had baptized sixty-two infants and two adults.^ In the year 1774, the Rev. Epenetus Townsend again informs tlie society, " that he preaches in parts adjacent, and from Lady day to Michaelmas, had baptized twenty-one infants and one adult, beside admitt…

This ship foundered in Boston bay, and every soul on board perished."^ Thus terminated the short and sad career of the first rector of the parish. Mr. Townsend was one of the numerous descendants of the three brothers, John, Henry, and Richard Townsend, who settled at Oyster bay, in 1667.^ Previous to his embarkation, Mr. Townsend had deposited in the hands of the Rev. Benj. Moore, (afterwar…

Upon the decease of John Wallace and Ebenezer Lobdell, first wardens of the parish, their successors, Benjamin Close and Gershoni Hanford,^ together widi the vestry, resolved on the erection of the present building. The corner stone was laid on the 30th of August, 1810, by the Rev. Nathan Felch, who delivered a well adapted discourse upon the occasion. The principal benefactors were Epenetus …

James's parish, amounting (according to an inventory of his estate) to 83000, which, after deducting general expenses, dec, left a balance of 82000. The church, however, owing to the failure of his executors, only obtained the sum of $1100. In 1837 the present vestry room was added to the church at a cost of $100. In 1842 the wardens and vestrymen erected the parsonage house and barn, &c., the…

(( Reuben Hubbard, " u 1816, il George Weller,'i " u » The fomrer parsonage was erected by the Rev. Epenetus Townsend upon the ^ebe. The church glebe is " bounded on the south by the highway leading westerly from Ridgefieid to Somers, on the east by land of Epenetus Howe, on the north by land of Benjamin B. Gray, and on the west by land of S. Howe and Charles Cable, containing six acres.…

Upon an elevated piece of ground, on the west side of the church, is a large enclosure, in which numerous interments have taken place. Here repose the mortal remains of the celebrated Sarah Bishop, the hermitess. Also the following : -- Col. Thaddeus Crane, Erected died to the memory of the Sept. 1st, 1800, ■• Rev. Abraham Purdy, A, M., aged 71 years, 5 mo. who died at Some rs, and 20 days…

In the immediate vicinity stands the Presbyterian Church, a very handsome wooden edifice, erected in 1847, and dedicated on the 15th of October of the same year. From a date on a semicircular stone, lying in front of the door, we learn that the old church, which stood east of the present building,a was erected as early as 1764. This is confirmed by the followinor items, taken from an old acco…

Little is known concerning the early history of this church, except that from J 764 to 1832 it was strictly independent in its organization, and Congregational in its form of government and worship. The first settled pastor appears to have been the Rev. Joel Benedict, in 1783. Prior to this, the congregation must have depended on occasional supplies, or employed the services of a minister for…

Mr. iMead invited to attend." "At a meeting of the Society of the upper end of Salem, 11th of May, 1779, at the upper Presbyterian Meeting House," it was voted " that Jesse Truesdale, Solomon Close and Nathaniel Delavan should form a committee for one year to get preaching." Its incorporation took place on the 18th of February, 1786, under the style of the " Congregationalist Society in Uppe…

1835 Rev. Alexander Leadbilher do 1841 Rev. Joseph Nimmo, present minister. a Religious Soc. Co. Rec. Lib A. 8. b Religious Soc Lib. B. 10. Church Notes. 1S36, communicants 21 1847, do 25 The iNIethodist Episcopal Society of North Salem, was first organized in the early part of the present century, and incorporated 6th of January, 1S32 ; Jonas Keeler, Abel Smith, WiUiam Cable and Stephen R…

^^ teresting objects in the ^^^g: village of North Salem, is an immense granitic ^;g boulder or rock, weigh- ^^ ing sixty tons, or upwards, supported about three feet from the ground on the projecting points of five smaller lime stone rocks. This immense block Boulder Stone. vicwcd from the valley beneath has much the appearance of a huge mammoth ascending the hill. From its » Religious …

Upon the old parsonage properly, west of the Presbyterian church, resides Epenetus WaHace. M. D., a distinguished member of the medical profession, and for many years a magistrate of this town. Dr. Wallace is the youngest son of John Wallace, Esq., for along period senior warden of St. James's church, and grand-son of James AVallace, formerly of Ridgefield, Connecticut, a native of Lanarkshi…

The evening is the most propitious season to enjoy the scene, when the valley and neighboring hills are richly illuminated by the setting sun, imparting an effect that surpasses description. To those who have read Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, it will bear strong resemblance to the " Delectable Mountains," mentioned in that beautiful similitude. «^ The Close family have long been seated here and…

April the 22d, 1643, appeared before the Dutch Director General Kieft in Fort Amsterdam, Oratatrim, sachem of Ack-kin-kashacky. who declared he was deputed by those of Tappan, Reekgawanck, Kicktawanc and Sint Sinck, to conclude a peace with the Dutch in the following manner, viz. : that all the injustices committed by the said nations again.st the Netherlanders, or by the Netherlanders against …

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 489 were given on both sides, while God is prayed that this peace may be duly observed by the savages.^- 30 August, 1645. Aepjen, chief sachem of the Mohegans, personally appeared at Fort Amsterdam, as a delegate to the general council held there, in behalf of the Wappinecks, the Weckquaesqueecks, the Sint Sings and the Kicktawancks.^ In the year A. D. 1663, the Sint Si…

The first grantee, under the Indians of Ossin-ing, was Frederick Philipse to whom on the 24th of August, 1685, they released "all that tract or parcel of land situate, lying, and being by the northermost part of the land late purchased by Frederick Philipse, and so running alongst Hudson's river to the creek or river called Ketchawan, and called by the Indians Sint Sinck, with the use of half …

Converse, publisher, IS Y. « Froceedingsof N. Y.Hist. Soc. 1844. YoL. 1. 62 ^♦■ 490 HISTORY OF THE land till it comes to Hudson's river, together with, &c., &c. The grantors were "Weskenane, Crawman, Wappus, Keanarham, Weunicktanon, Aquaines, Mamannane, Weremenhore. Here followeth the schedule or particular of the goods paid by the grantee for the abovesaid lands. 60 feet of black wamp…

And whereas the aforesaid Philip Philipse hath by virtue of the said license, and by my approbation, according to the law and practice of this government, for a valuable consideration purchased of the natives and Indian owners all their right, title and interest, claim and demand, of, in and to a certain tract or parcel of land, being a part of the land aforementioned within the aforesaid lic…

chant, and so running alongst Hudson's river to a certain creek or river called Kitchawan, and from thence running along the said creek two English miles, and from thence running up the country upon a due east line till it comes to a creek called Niperan, by the Christians Yonckers creek, and so running along the said creek until it comes to the northerly bounds of the said land of Frederick …

Spreading on the delightful banks of the Hudson it rises gradually to a height of one hundred and eighty feet above tide water overlooking the magnificent scenery of the Tappan Bay, near its confluence with the Croton. A beautiful ravine intersects the village, running nearly east and west, through which flows a pretty stream called the Sin Sinck run, or Kill brook. These waters rise among the…

The rocks of the same region abound in copper ores, such as copper pyrites, black sulphuret of copper and green carbonate of copper, likewise iron pyrites, but they are not found in such abundance as to warrant any extensive operations. The site of the present village of Sing Sing, is supposed to occupy partly the ground on which stood the ancient Indian settlement of Sing Sing, nearly 200 …

These officers are elected annually, on the first Monday in May, their official title being, " The Trustees of the village of Sing Sing." The village of Sing Sing contains several academies and schools ; among the former, is the Mt. Pleasant academy, situated in State street. This institution was first founded by the inhabitants, A. D. 1814. To meet the increasing wants of the population, the…

The first principal was Mr. N. S. Prime, who commenced his duties in 1814. The Rev. Calvin Colton presided over the classical department in 1816. The present principal is Mr. C. F. Maurice. Adjoining this institution on the north, is the Franklin Academy,an incorporated seminary for young ladies. The building is well located, and possesses every desirable advantage for a private boarding an…

The building is half a mile from the steamboat landing; and while its proximity to the vil- *■ Letters about the Hudson, p. G7. lage, renders it convenient for all purposes of communication, its elevated and retired situation, secures the pupils from all injurious or undesirable intercourse therewith, and is peculiarly suited to encourage them in studious and domestic habits. Especial pains a…

The altar and font are of polished marble, richly carved, tlie latter presented by Miss Ludlow. The comnfiiinion service, consisting of a flagon, two chalices and paten, were the gift of Mrs, Jacob Arthur. The tower contains a large bell manufactured by " A. Meneely, West Troy, N. Y., 1835," weight, 15001b. It was purchased by the vestry at a cost of four hundred and fifty dollars. The deep …

In the stone were deposited a bible and book of common prayer, as an evidence that the church is spiritually founded upon " apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone," also tlie canons of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America, journals of the General and Diocesan Conventions, with other journals and pamphlets, together with a glass bott…

From the church records we extract the following memoranda, 3 October 1833, '-a meeting of Episcopalians residing in this village and vicinity, was held at the house of Mr. Caleb Bacon, who resolved to form themselves into a society for the purpose under Divine favor and assistance of forming a church in said village; and that we will communicate with our Episcopal friends and neighbors on th…

church m this neighborhood, at New Castle* (of wood) faUing to decay, its congregation was broken up, and some of the descendants of its members have become Quakers, notwithstanding portions of them have until lately adhered to the forms of the Episcopal Church, and your memorialists entertain a hope that with the blessing of Divine Providence, by the means of the establishment of a church at Si…

The church possesses a convenient parsonage and lot, situated in the village ; the whole valued at $3150. The Methodist Episcopal church is a plain building of wood, fronting on Maine street, erected A.D, 1817. The Methodist Society was first formed in this town, through the exertions of tlic Kev. Messrs. Cornelius Cook and Peter Moriorty, in 1787, who occasionally performed services here whe…

Date of Call. Period of Pastorship. John Kitchen 1796 2 y. and 6 mo. Elijah Wheeler 1799 1 y. and 6 mo. Thos. Stephens ISOI 1 y. and 6 mo. Stephen S. Nelson 1S02 12 y. and 0 mo. Jacob H. Brouner 1814 14 y. and 0 mo. P. L. Piatt 1823 1 y. and 6 mo. T. C. F. Frey 1830 2 y. and 4 mo. John Pubies 1833 1 y. and 8 mo. C. C. Williams 1835 2 y. and 6 mo. Wm. M. Doolittle 1839 2 y. and 9 mo. Sid…

This building was erected in the year 1834, at a cost of $7000, just twenty two years after the removal of the old congregation from the lower church. The tower contains a fine toned bell, ^veighing five hundred pounds, inscribed " L. Aspenwall, Albany, 1834." The Presbyterian Society of Mount Pleasant was organized immediately subsequent, if not prior to the American revolution, at which peri…

LIST OF MINISTERS AND SUPPLIES OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AT SING SING. Installed or Call. Ministers. Vacated by 1798 Rev. Mr. Townley, resig. 2d Aug. 1814 ' ■' Thomas Jackson, pro temp. ISIS ' ' Asa Lyman, 1S19 ' ' George Bourne, pro. temp. 1825 ' ' Johnson, 1826 ' ' R. W. Dickerson, pro temp. 1830 ' ' Nathaniel S. Prime, Nov. 1832 ' ' James V«r Henry, 1842 ' ' Daniel Teese, pre…

Here lies a son, an only son and heir ; He lived admired, and while he liv'd Him good and just we hoped to see. But death our hopes deceived. Here all our joy and comfort lies ; Here lies our only darling sou -- ' He fell to death a sacrifice, Scarce had his glass began to run : His soul is flown to mansions of the just -- ■ To that great God in whom we weep and trust. Here lyeth the body …

Workman, and the Hudson River Hotel by J. W. Vincent. The latter was formerly kept by Mr. Enoch Crosby, " son of him COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 501 of spy memory." Besides ciglitecn stores and groceries, there is one ship yard, one iron foundry, two grist mills, and Brandreth's pill factory. Two newspapers weekly are issued from this place, entitled the Westchester Herald and the Hudson River Ch…

This family descends from Richard Ward, son of Edmund Ward of Fairfield, Connecticut.^ General Ward's residence is a fine building of Sing Sing marble, presenting a neat Ionic portico to the river, with wings on either side. The interior is embellished with several excellent pictures by native artists, viz.. Falls of Niagara, by Yanderlyn ; St. Nicholas, by Weir ] Boy hoeing corn, by Mount ; Vi…

of the stream. In the vicinity of Brandreth's mill the Croton aqueduct crosses this ravine by means of a handsome arch constructed of solid masonry, in the most durable manner. The space between the abutments is 88 feet, and the rise from the bottom of the creek is about 100 feet. So securely were the foundations of this noble structure laid, that upon the removal of the uprights the whole wor…

It was in the old Orser residence that a body of continental troops, under the command of Capt. Daniel Williams, were surprised by a superior force of British cavalry, led by Capt. Bearmore ; the circumstances attending the event are thus related by an eye-witness. During the winter of 1782 Capt. Daniel Williams (who had been for some lime stationed at Croton in command of the American guard u…

Several were slain upon the ice; among the latter was George iMcChain. Capt. Williams himself fled down the adjoining bank, closely followed by a British dragoon, who was gaining fast upon him, when he suddenly checked his horse, and, as liis pursupr (unable to stop) dashed by him, rose in his stirrups and dealt a back handed biow with his sword, which brought the dragoon to the ground. He als…

Brandreth's pill manufactory is situated Craio-hucky pointy literally crab cove point. The adjoining beach was once famous for its shad fishery : four thousand have been taken at one lift. On the margin of the river, are two deep grooves, apparently chiselled in a hard gneiss rock. These marks indicate the commencement of the two mile line of the manor of Philipsburg, which, according to the …

Secondly, a '' rock four chains and sixty links north of the brook," (the first stream above the Sing Sing brook,) " fixed by Bedford committee to begin to measure up the river."^ Mining operations were formerly carried on to a considerable extent in Sing Sing, under the flattering idea that silver ore existed here ; the old shafts sunk for this object are still visible. The following entries…

Galena has teen obtained here in small specimens, as well as several ores of copper ; one specimen of the latter yielding from 50 to 75 per cent, also iron pyrites, Sulphuret of zinc and oxide of manganese occasionally occur in the lime stone rock. "Sing Sing is also celebrated for its marble quarries, which are worked to a great extent by the state prison convicts, who have here erected two…

The main prison building is four hundred and eighty-four feet in length, running north and south, and forty-four feet in width, fronting westerly on the Hudson, being five stories in height, and containing one thousand cells ; in front and rear are located work shops of different kinds, which together with the keeper's house are all built of rough dressed marble. Attached to the prison build…

tion of a new state prison in the first or second senatorial districts, "vvhich the commissioners appointed for the purpose, thought proper to locate in Mount Pleasant, Sing Sing, owing to its exhausiless bodies of marble, its healthy situation, and its accessibility by water. On the 14ih of May, 1826, Capt. E. Lynds, former agent of the Auburn prison, with one hundred convicts in obedience to …

The prison grounds contain one hundred and thirty acres, and the wharf is approachable by vessels drawing twelve feet of water. The prison keeper's house, work-shops, (fee, are built of rough dressed stone. The prison for the males is 480 feet in length from north to south, and 44 in width, fronting towards the west or Hudson river. This building is five stories high, containing a line of 10…

The gnard-hoiise is on the bank or height on the east side of the prison, about one hundred and seventy feet above the level of tlie yard, commanding a perfect view of the east yard and most of the west. Within the last few years an additional building has been erected on the heights east of the main prison, for the purpose of a female prison exclusively, which is capable of containing about …

The duties of the principal officers are defined by law, and are such as the good government and welfare of the institution require. "In this prison the convicts are compelled to labor in silence ; no conversation by word, look or gesture being allowed between or amongst them. If any information is needed by the prisoner in regard to his business, he modestly applies to and obtains it of hi…

This is all weighed or measured out each day by the superintendent of the kitchen. The bread is well baked, and the provisions well cooked by some of the convicts employed for that purpose. Their provisions are put in small wooden vessels called kids, which are placed on racks, one of which each prisoner takes as he retires from labor to his cell, in which he is locked, and where silently he …

Clean underclothes are* placed in their cells each week. At night they are carefully 'watched by a keeper and four armed guards, who pace the galleries noiselessly with socks on their feet -- observe that all is safe -- notice every noise, and are prepared to quell any disturbance that might possibly arise. This latter is, however, almost impossible, as each prisoner is in a small cell by him…

They render the convicts more orderly and sober-minded, and divert their attention from less profitable subjects." Zion Hill in the vicinity of the prison, the properly of Mr. Peter Weatherby, is famous as being the scene of Matthias' impositions. A few Revolutionary incidents connected with Sing Sing deserve to be recorded here. In the year 1774, a regiment under the command of Colonel Jame…

There is still preserved in the village a small cannon, well known by the cognomen of "Old White," which is said to have been the identical piece fired at the Vulture sloop of war, as she lay off Teller's point, on the morning of September 22, 1780. "No sooner (remarks the biographer of Arnold,) had the parties (Arnold and Andre) arrived at Smith's house than a cannonade was heard down the riv…

Colonel Livingston accordingly sent from Verplanck's Point a party with cannon, who fired upon the Vulture and compelled her to remove from the position she had held during the night, and drop farther down the river, till she was beyond the reach of the shot. Andre beheld the scene from the windows of Smith's house with anxious emotion. At length the firing ceased and he resumed his wonted s…

Every effort of successful art has been made to aid and improve the natural beauty of the surrounding grounds, nor can any things be imagined more beautiful than the views presented from this delightful place. There are also the properties of Mr. James Knowllon, Mr. Rhodes, Mr. Drowley, Mr. Cheetham, Mr. Edward Agate, Mr. Peter Weatherby, Mr. Edward Priestly and Edward Ke 1 eys, Esq., in and a…

The Bishop rocks, so called from John Bishop, who purchased these lands in 17S5, lie one mile south of this place. They constitute a portion of the southern boundary of Ossin ing. White Point is a celebrated fishing place in the same neighborhood. '• The surface of this town is mostly hilly, soil productive and well cultivated." There is also a good proportion of interval and meadow land. The pr…

Isaac van Wart, James Hammond, Jesse Baker, Thomas Dean, Ebenezer Scofield, Henry van Wart, Richard Garrison, overseers of the poor. commissioners. fence viewers. pound masters. =■ Three miles above Frederick Philipse's mills at Sleepy Hollow. See Boundary Letters, secretary of state's office, Hartford, Conn., fol. ii. letter 46. 512 HISTORY OF THE Upon the erection of the present to…

Chria's Cl.u'c!., rdl.am. g^^^^j^ |. ^ jj^^ Sound.a Prior to the Revohition, Pelharn formed a portion of the old manor of that name, which originally embraced nine thousand one hundred and sixty-six acres. The name itself is of Saxon origin, and compounded of the two words Pel (remote) and IIa7n (mansion.)^ The former, being the ancient surname of the manorial proprietors, affords us a very g…

out into the wide world, went first with her disciples to Rhode Island, but not liking to stay there she removed with her family into one of the Dutch plantations culled Hebgate, where within a little while, the Indians murdered her and her whole family, to the number of sixteen persons.^ Chandler in his criminal trials, says, '' the whole family of the Hutchinsons removed beyond New Haven to…

Collins, with her son Francis, and all the other members of her family, besides a number of otb^er persons in the neighborhood belonging to the families of 3/r. Throgmorton and Mr. Cornhill. Eighteen persons in all fell victims here to these barbarians, who putting the cattle into barns, burnt the whole.''^ To the above account Mr. Drake adds, "a greater slaughter would have been made at this …

The daughter of Mrs- Hutchinson remained a prisoner four ^ears, when she was delivered to the Dutch governor at New York, who restored her to her friends. She had forgotten her native lanci^uago, and was unwilling to be taken from the Indians. "=^ The residence of Anne Hutchinson appears to have been situated on Peiham neck, formerly called An)i^s hoeck, literally, Ann's point or neck, hoeck …

Upon the 14th of November. 1654, Thomas Pell of Fairfield, in Connecticut, obtained a grant frora the ancient Indian proprietors, embracing all that territory bounded on tlie east by a stream called Stoney brook or river, and so running northward as the said brook or river runs, eight English miles into the woods, thence west to Broncks's river, then down the stream of Broncks's river to a ce…

It was subsequently confirmed in council. ^ Thomas Pell stated before a court of assize, held in 1665, that he had obtained license to make the purchase, from the authorities of Connecticut, and that he had paid large sums of money for the same.^J In 1654 it was resolved, at a meeting of the director general and council of the New Netherlands, "that whereas a few English are beginning a sett…

Pell's or Anne Hook's neck, be ordered to remove to their usual iviuter quarters , within Hellgate, upon this island ; and further that all canoes belonging to Christians or Indyans on the north side of Long Island to the east of Hellgate shall be (within three days from the publication of this order,) brought to the next townes and delivered to the constables to be secured near the block-ho…

The former was opened some years since, and found to contain a large sized skeleton, by the side of which, lay the stone axe and flint spear head of the tenant of the grave. We have examined several mounds near the water's edge; one of these held the remains of an Indian boy about 12 years old, in a sitting position, together with a beautiful specimen of native pottery formed by the hand alon…

The shores of the " Great Bay of the Island of shells," shaded with their ancient forests of nut and oak, interspersed with grassy glades must have afforded favorite sites for the Indian villages. On the property of Mr. Roosevelt north of the post road, great quantities of Indian arrow heads have been discovered in one particular spot, leading to the supposition, that an extensive manufactory …

Whereas, there is a certain tract of land within this government npon the main, situate, lying and being to the eastward of ^Westchester bounds, bounded to the westward with the river called by the Indians, Aqueouncke, commonly known by the English, by the name of Hutchinson's river, which runneth into the bay lying between Throckmorton's neck and Ann Hooks neck, commonly called Hutchinson's…

Now know ye, that by virtue of the commission and authority unto me given, by his Royal Highness, James Duke of York, (fcc, upon whom by lawful grant and pattent from his majesty, the proprietory and government of that part of the main land, as well as of Long Island, as all the islands adjacent, among other things is settled, I have thought proper to give, grant, confirm and ratify unto Thom…

or directions of any riding, township or townsliips, j)lacc or jurisdiction, either upon the main or upon Long Island, but shall in all cases, things and nnatters, be deemed, reputed, taken and held, as an absolute, entire, enfranchised townsliip, manor and place of itself in this government, and shall be ruled, ordered and directed, in all matters as to government accordingly, by the governor…

Given under my hand and seal at Fort James, in New York, on the island of Manhattan, the sixth day of October, in the 18ih year of the reign of our sovereign, Lord Charles the second, by the grace of God, of Englaiid, Scotland, France and Ireland, Kino^, Defender of the faith, c^c, SiC, ifcc, and in the year of our Lord Cfod, 1666. Richard Nicolls. Entered and recorded in the oiUce of New Yor…

1607 MATVRA SENECTVE MORTEM OBJ IT ET OCTAVO DIE EIVSDEM MEXSIS CORPVS SEPVLCIIRO COxNDERATVR. » The seal of John Pell, Esq., attached to the patent of New Rochelle, is charged with the arms of this ancient family, viz : ermine, on a canton azure, a pelican or, vulned ^ulf^s ; this coat appears to have been granted October the 19th, 1594, the gold pelican and azure field are also a portion of…

Thomas Pell appears to have been born at Southwyck, in Sussex, cir. 1608; the exact period of his arrival in America is uncertain ; that he was one of the first settlers of New England however, there remains no doubt, for at a very early period we find his name associated with Roger Ludlow, a member of the Rev. Joim Warham's company, who settled first at Dorchester, Massachusetts, June, 1630…

Tut tie and brother Fowler, &c.b The next year Mr. Pell is attached for £200, a debt which his wife, late widow of Mr. Francis Brewster, had contracted before her marriage with him. This debt it appears Mr. Pell refused to pay, notwithstanding the court took the liberty to inform him that his wife's debts were his own. On being afterwards brought up to court, he declared " that it was again…

Upon the 9th of February, 1653, Thomas Pell purchased lands in Fairfield of Henry Rowland, Philip Pinckney, Alexander Briant and others ; also a house which was sometimes Nathan Gold's in 1654.b At a court hoi den at Fairfield, October the 19lh, 1658, the court desired Mr. Thomas Pell and John Wheeler to be husbands and administrators upon the estate of Thomas Demond.<= Upon the 25th of June…

In ye name of God, Amen -- It hath pleased ye all wise God many years to exercise me wiih much weakness of body, and having lately taken to himselfemy beloved wife Lucy, it being ye good pleasure of God to deny me natural issue of my owne body, his good hand of mercy continueing unto me to keep me in perfect memory and my understanding in a comfortable measure, according to proportion of wisdo…

I also give to my nephew John Pell (my whole and sole heire) all my goods, moveable or immoveable whatsoever -- money, plate, chattells and cattle of all kinde -- except such parcells and legacyes which I give and bequeath to persons as followeth, my just debts being first paid : and if my nephew, John Pell, be deceased, and hath left a sonne or sonnes surviving him, then what I have above gi…

I give to Abigail Burr, ye wife of Daniell Burr, ye best bed in my house in Fairfield, and boulstis, with two blancoates, a rug and dormink suit of curtains, six cushions, two paire of sheets, six chairs, the brewing kettle in use, two new keelers, a brewing tub, six silver spoons, with ye use of all ye plate in the house, if she desire of my executors of trust, till my heire or heires come o…

Item -- To Elizabeth White I give the worst feather bed and boulster, one iron pott, six porringers, six spoons of alcamy, six pewter platters, one brass skellet, and fifieene pounds more in goods or cattle, current pay, and two comely suits of apparel, one for working days, another for Sabbath dayes, with two paire of shoes. Item -- to Mary White I give six pounds and one suite of aparell of…

I give to my ancient maid, Katharine Rysten, five pounds in cattle or county pay. I make, ordain, constitute and appoint Daniell Burr and John Bankes to be my executors of trust, and order them to pay, after my burial, all my just debts and legacyes, and to make sale of any utensils which are subject to decay -- old cattle -- and to be accountable to my beire or heires, and to keep up housing…

John Cabell gives oath that he was witnesse to Mr. Peli signing this will, with Mr. Gould, as he hath entered his hand. Taken upon oath before me, Nathan Gould, Assistant, This 3d of , in his Majestie's Colony of Connecticut, September, 1669. * Upon the 13th of October, A.D. 1669, the Court of Assize issued the following order, authorizing and appointing Mr. John Kichbell, Mr. William Leyden…

Thomas Pell, late deceased, appraised by us whose names are underwritten, and yt according to an order or commission directed unto ns by ye Rt. Hon'ble ye Govern'r, and his Royal High., ye Duke of Yorke, of all his territories in America. Imprimis 1 old feather bed, 2 feather bolsters, 2 pillows, 1 rug, 1 blankelt, 1 coverlett, 1 bedstead, and 1 pr. of old sheets, 1 paire of old kitterminst…

8 old napkins, 1 table cloath and towell, . 1 old lynnen wast coate, 1 pr. of drawers and 2 shirts, 1 chest, ...... 1 old wast coate, . . . . • 5 pr. of woosted stockings at 4s. pr pair, 1 pr. of home spun stockings, 1 pair of serge boot hose and tops, . 4 cushion cases, ..... 13 yds. of several remnants of several stuffs at 2s. pr yd. 12 yds. more ye sd stuffs, 9 yds. of remnants of ser…

1 chest with a lock, .... 2 joynt stooles, ..... 3 chaires at 2s. pr chaire, 7 lb. of powder at Is. per lb. . . ' . 1 old neckcloath, 5 old bands, 2 handkerchiefs, and old red cap 3 gunnes, ...... 1 old patcht flock bead, 2 boulsters, 3 old blanketts, 1 old coverlett, ...... 1 chafFe bed being broke, 1 feath. bolster, 1 per of sheets, ...... 1 hammock, ...... 1 old coate, ...... 2 feat…

3 bushells of Indian corn at 2s. 6J. p. bushell, A parcell of sheep's wool, A parcell of cotton wool, A parcell of lumber casks in ye chamber, 360 lb. of nayles at lOd. p. lb. 7 bolts for dores, ..... 2 paire of bridle raines, .... 1 paire of bridle bitts, .... 1 feth'r bed, 1 boulster, 2 blanketts, 2 rugs, 2 pillows, 1 pr. o sheets, ...... 1 large feather bed, 1 boulster, 2 blanketts, 1…

3 brasse kettles, 1 skillett, 2 chafing dishes, 1 pestell and mortar, and 1 copper skillett, ....... 2 trammells, 1 dripping pan, 1 spitt, 1 frying pan, 1 paire of tongues, 1 gridiron, 1 smoothing iron, ..... 2 doz. trayes, 2 boults, 1 cheesplate, 5 wooden bottles, 8 peaies, li bushell, 1 peck, 1 quarter cann, 1 old small churn, . 2 ploughs, 2 shares, 2 coulters, bolts, collars and 1 pr. of c…

bletts, 8 howes, . 1 small bag with ginger, 20 yearling cattle, 9 2 yeare old 9 3 yeare old 6 4 yeare old 6 milch cows 12 oxen, 5 calfes, 1 hogsd. and 1 barrell of mollasses 4 barrells of salt, ... 16 lumber casks, . All ye tobacco, old and new, . 2 hydes, .... 1 parcell of feathers in a pillow case Horses and horse colts as they run Mares and mare colts, . 53 sheep, .... Swyne, sm…

20 0 0 52S The howsing, lands, barnes, islands, adjoyning from Hutchin son's Ryver westward, and so far eastward as were Mr. Tho Pell's inst. and lawful right, 6 new scythes, ...... 6 unwashed fleeces of wool, .... 6 old scythes, ...... In Applebyes keeping, 2 cows and 1 plow chaine, In Jonathan Burge his keeping, 2 oxen, 3 cowes, 2 yearlings, 4 calfes, 1 timber chaine, 1 plough chaine, …

1 broad axe, 3 iron wedges, 1 pr. of beetle rings, I cart rope, coller for a horse, 2 pitchforks, 1 grind stone, 1 fflock bed and boulster, 1 handsaw, 2 augurs, 2 hamers, and 1 paire feirrs, 1 iron pott, pot hooks and Iramell, I brasse kettle, 1 kellett and candlestick, 1 pewter pint pott, 2 old pewter platters, 6 alchymy spoons, ...... 15 old lumber casks, ...... i) firkin butter and 2 ch…

This inventory and appraisem'l was finished ye 20th of October, 1669, as witness o'r hands, we having according to o'r best knowledge and understand- COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 629 ing, done as witness o'r hands ye day and yeare aforesaid, we have appraised as money of this country, John Richbells. Wni. S Iloyden. liis marii?. Samuell Drake. John Bankes one of ye Exec'rs of ye said will entered …

Robert Coe, high sheriff or his deputy, to cause this execution to be served. *^ ' • . .'. ; .: • " • By the will of Mr. Thomas Pell, it will be observed, that he bequeathes all his " lands and houses in any part of New England, or in ye territory of ye Duke of York," to his nephew John Pell living in Ould England, the only son of his only brother, John Pell, Doctor of Divinity. ., ... - ^ Dr…

Alb. 215 c Biographia Brittanica, vol- v. Vol. L 67' ?-• . 530 HISTORY OF THE In 1630, lie wrote and published his Modus Suppiitandi, Ephemerides, Astronomicas, also a key to unlock the meaninor of Johannes Trithimius, and a discourse on Steganography. He had previously written a description and use of the Quadrant. His great patron at this time, was the Prince of Orange, who presented hi…

In a letter from Mr. Moorland, to the Right Hon. John Pell, dated, Whitehall, January 15th, 1656-7, he makes the following allusion to the family of the latter : " to-morrow, God willing, I shall not fail to go and present your^ue children with five gold angels according to your order, as I have this evening^ sent her ladyship a note, though it were after I received the enclosed from her to …

If they were to be sold, they cannot be sent safely to you in a letter through the hands of many posts, and I have no other way to send to you from hence. It would a great deal better become you, to advise your dau^^hters to cast off all thoughts of such bravery, as would not be fit for them, though their father were worth twenty times as much as he is, all his just claims being reckoned wit…

B. by taking him away, if our friends can help you to find out a good school for him, you may send him thither in the school vacation ; or else ray uncle may help you to an excuse, by pretending a desire to see him ; and then (as if it were his hiunor in my absence to have him better grounded before he return to such a great school) he may be sent to some other school, where there are fewer …

Tliat question will be better answered three years hence ; they that will now judge of him may be very much mistaken iniiim; with your next, let him send me the names of the books which he now learns at school, &c. October 2d, 1656, concerning his daughter Mary's marriage, he writes : " 1 perceive by yours, that M. hath much abated the height of her first flight. First a rich husband or none…

Sir: -- The state of affairs being much altered in those parts, so that your longer abode there seemeth not so necessary, and that your return hither may be more serviceable to us, I have thought fit hereby to recall you ; therefore you will do well, having taken your leave their, in the best manner, to repair homewards, that we may receive from you the account of your whole negotiation, and …

September 3. " Olivarius Protector, obiit Alb. aulee. September 4. Ricardus Westmona^ierii ct Londiiii proclamatur. The following notes relate to his attendance on the Protector's funeral: Gardiner^s Lane near Kinsc Street. I do hereby request that the proportion of cloth allowed unto me by the right honorable council as mourning for his late iiighness, the lord protector, may be delivered un…

John Pell, Esq.: You are desired to attend the funeral of the most serene and most renowned Oliver, late lord protector, from Somerset house, on Tuesday the 23d of November, instant, at eight of the clock in the morning at the furthest, and to bring with you this ticket, and that by Friday night next you send to the herald's office, near Paul's, the names of your servants that are to attend …

Reterend Sir, -- You expect, I presume, some intimations concerning the place and people where, as your substitute, 1 serve the cure ; after tedious deliberation, I thought to give your worship the following notice, viz. : -- As far as the winter extremities, the inconiiguity of country houses, and private necessities do permit, our churches enjoy full congregations, the people being reverent a…

My Lord Bishop of London urges the duty of catechising with much fervor; I shall begin on the 17ih of Feb. next, being the first Sunday in Lent; but my lord (when I sued out a license.) did profess lent season too short for such a work, and hardly endured to have the matter contested. Our parishes have not observed perambulations for several years; I suppose it will be convenient to stir the…

From the following document it is apparent that John Pell took possession of the manor the year succeeding his uncle's decease, for "at a meeting of the governor and assistants in Flartford, December 9th, 1670, upon the desire of Mr. John Pell, the governor and assistants thought good thereby to certity whom it may concern, that they are fully satisfied by several letters and testimonials that…

In the year 1675, John Pell of Ann-hooks neck, binds and makes over unto John Burr of Fairfield, his heirs and assignees, (fcc, all his meadow lying in Fairfield, on the Mill river, d:c. The llih of December, 1685, John Pell, Esq., by conveyance made over to John Smith of the town of Bruckland, Great Minne- * Vaughan's Protectorate of Cromwell, vol. ii. 483-5. b Probate Rec. Fairfield, Co. 1…

Thomas Dongan, Captain General and Governor-in- chief in and over the province of New Yorke, and the territories depending thereon in America, uDder his most sacred Majesty, James the Second, by the grace of God Kinge of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, defender of the faith, &c., -- to all to wiiom these presents shall come, sendeth greeting : Whereas, Richard Nicolis, Esq., late govern…

Amongst other things was settled unto Thomas Pell, of Onkway, alias Fairfield, in his Majestye's colony of Connecticut -- gentlemm -- all that certaine tract of land upon the maine lying and being to the eastward of Westchester bounds, bounded to the westward with a river called by the Indians Aquaconounck, commonly known to the English by the name of Hutchinson's River, which runneth into t…

called Cedar Tree Brooke, or Gravelly Brooke ; on the south by the Sound, which lyeth betvveene Longe Island and the maine land, with all the islands in the Sound not before that time granted or disspossed of, lyeing before that tract of land so bounded as is before expresst ; and northward to runne into the woods about eight English miles, the breadth to be the same, as it is along by the So…

And ichereas, John Pell, gentleman, nephew of the said Thomas Pell, to whom the lands, islands and premises, with appurtenances, now by the last will and testament of him the said Thomas Pell, given and bequeathed, now is in the actual, peacable Vol. I. 68 53S HISTORY OF THE and quiett seazeing and posession of all and singular the preniises, and hath nr.ade his humble request to mee,the sa…

and quiett seazeing and posession of all and singular the preniises, and hath nr.ade his humble request to mee,the said Thomas Dongan, that I would, in the behalte of his sacred Majesty, his heirs and suckcessors, give and grant unto him, the said John Pell, a more full and firme grant and confirmation of the above lands and premises, with the appurtenances, under the seale of this his Majest…

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 539 his heirs and assignes, full power to distraine for all rents and other suras of money payable by reason of the premises, and all other lawful remedys and meanesforthe haveing, receiving, levying and enjoying the .said premises and every part thereof, and all waifts, strayes, wrecks of the sease, deodands and goods of ffellons happening and being within the said man…

his heirs and assignes, full power to distraine for all rents and other suras of money payable by reason of the premises, and all other lawful remedys and meanesforthe haveing, receiving, levying and enjoying the .said premises and every part thereof, and all waifts, strayes, wrecks of the sease, deodands and goods of ffellons happening and being within the said manner of Pelham, with the adv…

In testimony whereof, I have signed these presents with my handwriting, caused the seale of the province to be thereunto affixed, and have ordained that the same be entered upon record in the secretary's office, the five and twentyeth day of October, in the third yeare of the Kinge Majestye's reigne, and in the year of our Lord one thousand six hundred eighty and seven. ^ Thomas Dongan, » Co…

The grantees and his heirs yielding as an acknowledgment therefore unto the said John Pell and his heirs as lords of the manor of Pelham, one fat calf on the 24th day of June, yearly.^ By a writ of summons served on the20ih of March, 1691, John Pell was returned by the high sheriff to represent the county of "Westchester in the Provincial Assembly.^ He was also judge of the court of common …

D. 1753, "bequeathes his silver tankard and silver tumbler that formerly belonged to his grandfather, John Pell, to his son David Pell ; also the great bible. His executors he empowers to execute good and sufficient deeds and conveyances of his lands and remainders of the moneys which shall be arising from the sale of one half of his farm lying in Eastchester, and the island lying in ye manor…

i: 17ii;=Mary Ann=Broadhurst. Mary=Sam'l Sands Sarah=Benj. Bathsheba^Theo- Pal- philus mer Bartow Josepbob. 3 j„, innali=Dr. Ste- 1827. ^^°s Caleb Elijah Isila Ann_T.aw- Mary--Samuel rence Rodman Eupliemia «< c cnat 1752, if ob. wi. cir. 51 n ^ i q5' o c ^ o Ward 2. Ann Lewis Major Samuel= Col. David=Esther 1 1 1 > 2 S S B9 P ob. s. p. 2<Jih nat 1760, Snethen if …

Philip married Hannah Mott on the 5th of March, 1731.a The son of Philip and Hannah Pell, was Philip Pell, who married Gloriana Trcdwell. Their issue was, first the Hon. Phih'p Pell, judge advocate of the America army, member of assembly and one of the best Greek scholars of that day. His grandson is the present Philip Pell, of Pelham. The second son was Major Samuel Pell of the second .\i w…

The descendants of Joshua Pell, third son of Thomas Pell, eldest son and heir of John Lord Pell, are the Pells of New York, and Robert L. Peil, Esq., of Pelham, Ulster County. A beautiful valley borders the Acqueanouncke or Hutchinson's river on the west side of the town. The Acqueanouncke or a This marriage took place before the Quaker meeting assembled at Westbury, L. I. The marriage certi…

Supposed to be buried at Fairfield, Conn. Rev. and Hon. .Tolin Pell, D. D. nat. March, ICIO, ob. Dec cJ*I«ry, 12, 1685 : buried in the Rector's vault at St, Giles' I Church, London. Hon. John Pell, first Lord of the Manor of Pelham,=Rachel Pinckney, nat. 3d Feb. 1643, ob.cir. 1700. ( of Eastchester. Mary Pell, nat. April 14, 1645. Thomas, second Lord of the Manor of Pelliam ;= Ann will da…

I I I I I John, owned=Mary ^S^'^ the Schuy. - •, ^. - ler Place. ten. II II X coir 'Ian Tho-=Sarah Ja3=Ruth Sam- Maria=Thi I . I il I I I I M Joshua=AbigaiI Arob. 1 clier, da. 1821. of Jona- II II I II =Elizabeth srS^lis Archer =■ » 9 fi-.^ 3 g jHifl .11 I I II James=Martha Pugsley Elijah -- I I Quinby Isa. Stephen Da,=Re . Mr. CalebsrMartha, Aaron= ise wife of hia 1 uncle Jam…

Pliilip married Hannah Mott on the 5th of March, 1731. a The son of Phih'p and Hannah Pell, was Philip Pell, who married Gloriana Tredwell. Their issue was, first the Hon. Phih'p Pell, judge advocate of the America army, member of assembly and one of the best Greek scholars of that day. His grandson is the present Philip Pell, of Pelham. The second son was Major Samuel Pell of the second .N'…

The descendants of Joshua Pell, third son of Thomas Pell, eldest son and heir of John Lord Pell, are the Pells of New York, and Robert L. Pell, Esq., of Pelham, Ulster County. A beautiful valley borders the Acqueanouncke or Hutchinson's river on the west side of the town. The Acqueanouncke or a This marriage took place before the Quaker meeting assembled at Westbury, L. I. The marriage certi…

The dwelling house is a handsome structure of stone, and commands a beautiful view of Hutchinson's River, together with the distant village and spire of Eastchester. The garden contains a choice collection of trees and shrubs, and is also enlivened by a running stream. About half a mile further up the valley is situated the Race Field, once famous in the annals of the turf. The Pell family, ho…

The Prevosts were originally from Geneva, in Switzerland, being descended from Major General George Prevost, of that place, who married Anne, daughter of the Chevalier Grand, of Amsterdam^ Holland. The father of the late proprietor was Major General Augustine Prevost, brother of Lieut. Gen. Sir George PrevostJ » James Hay, Esq., is buried in Kilsyth churchyard, Scotland, b Frederick Prevost …

From the records of the Court of Chancery, it appears that Colonel Pell's property originally consisted of four hundred and forty acres. His last will was recorded in 1790. Nearly opposite this place, a road pursues the eastern side of the heights towards Pelham Neck. This road passes, on the left, Woodside, the residence of Mr. B. S. Collins. From this place, many pleasant views of the valley …

Rem Rapelje, purchased the property of the Rodman famil7, the Rodmans having: obtained it through the marriage of Samuel Rodman, with Mary Pell, daughter of Caleb PeH. The residence of the late Mr. Rapelje is occupied by Peter Brinckerhoti', Esq. ; it is beautifully situated near the eastern shore of the Neck. This spot is celebrated for extensive views of the Sound. The interior of the mansion…

It deserves to be mentioned, that this district affords a favorite haunt for the fish hawk, (Falco Halitsetus,) whose nests may be seen in the lofty summits of the venerable oaks and chesnuts which abound on the Neck and neig?iboring shores. '• These birds are greatly respected, and a kind of superstition prevails that it is a lucky omen if one builds on the farm. The nest is an immense fabr…

" Soon as the sun, great ruler of the year,'' Bends to our northern chnnes his bright career, And from the caves of Ocean calls from sleep The finny shoals and myriads of the deep ; When freezing tempests back to Greenland ride, And day and night the equal hours divide ; True to the season, o'er our sea-beat shore, The sailing Osprey high is seen to soar With broad, unmoving wing ; and, ci…

Yo, ho, my hearts ! let's seek the deep, Raise high the song, and cheerly wish her, Still as the bending net we sweep, " God bless the fish hawk and the fisher." She brings us fi.sh -- she brings us Spring, Good times, fair weather, warmth, and plenty ; Fine store of shad, trout, herrings, ling, Sheeps-head and drum, and old-wives' dainty. Yo, ho, my hearts ! let's seek the deep, Ply every…

In May, 1755, a public ferry appears to have been established between Ann-hooks neck, and Gravtlly or Cedar Tree brook, on the north side of the East river and Hanipstead harbor, and Matagariesons bay on the opposite shore, under such regulations as had been usual and custoniary, " The patentees were Samuel Rodman, owner and proprietor of a tract of land lying on Pell's neck, in the county o…

Two days prior to the eneniies landing, General Heath informs us " that the general officers of the Anierican army rode to reconnoitre the ground at Pell's neck, &c., and it was determined that the position of the American army should be immediately changed ; the left flank to be extended more northerly, to prevent its being turned by the British, <■- who were at this time posied on Tlirogmor…

The action was sharp, for a short time ; but the Americans were soon obliged to give way to superior force. Shepard's, Read's, Baldwin's, and Glover's regiments had the principal share in this action. The Americans had between thirty and forty men killed and wounded ; among the latter Col. Shepard, in the throat, not mortally, although the ball came well nigh effecting instant death. The loss…

We were effectually routed, and forced to retreat to the main body, who, when they came up, were fired upon by two regiments advantageously posted, Col. Glover's and Major Lee's, who behaved gallantly; we brought many of them to the ground. I' Thus we continued fighting them and retreating the whole afternoon, until they came to a stand, where they now remain, except stretching along down tow…

As to their courage, the whole body of the 16th were forced to return by the fire of a single regiment, and many of them old troops. The fourth regiment was one that ran, and had we been reinforced with half their numbers might have totally defeated them. "The next day General Lee (under whose command we are,) came and publicly returned his thanks to Colonel Glover and the officers and sold…

Colonel Glover so posted the three other regiments in the wood that they annoyed the enemy greatly. But discovering that they had determined to flank them he ordered a retreat. We had six or seven killed and about eighteen wounded. The enemies' loss about one hundred and forty or one hundred and fifty. After the skirmish we retreated to Mile Square, where we lay encamped till Friday, (25th O…

The principal proprietors of the island in 1700 were William Euerden and Gabriel Umbriel. '• Upon the 27th of May, Robert Monckton, governor of the province, laid out for Benjamin Palmer and others the breadth of four hundred feet of the ground or soil now lying under the water, round the east side south, and part of the west side of a certain island lying in the Sound or East river, in the m…

The attempt was actually commenced, but is hasty projectors were soon compelled to seek a less exposed and more eligible site. From this circumstance the place acqin'red its present name. City Island. Flagging stones are frequently met with on various parts of the island. One of the principal proprietors is George W. Horton. On the north-west side reside the family of the late Thomas Pell, fif…

Before he arrived several barges full of men landed on New City Island and killed a number of cattle. Two companies of the regiment immediately on their arrival ferried over to the island. The enemy carried off one man and fourteen cattle ; the remainder of the cattle were secured."* "30th of January, 1777, (observes the same authority,) the storm cleared up, when jfifteen ships, one brig, two…

The Narrows between Hart and City Islatid and the Blauzes are much frequented by vast flocks of wild ducks. The varieties consist principally of the old wife, broad bill, coot, black duck and whistler. In the fall of 1846, 1000 ducks are said to liave been shot here, in the course of six hours. The Pelham bridge, sometimes called the Eastchester creek bridge, communicates with the neck and t…

In the fall of 1838, the proprietor of the bridge informed me, that 769 bass of various sizes were taken at this place by angling. September and October are considered the best fishing months. Sheeps head are also occasionally taken here. A few years since a monstrous seal was shot in the bay, opposite the bridge, w^eighing eight hundred pounds. Pelham bridge was originally commenced by a compa…

On the south-cast shore of Pelham is situated the estate of Robert Bartow, Esq. This property was once a portion of the estate of Thomas Pell, proprietor of the manor, eldest son and heir of Jolin Lord Pell. In March, 1790, Thomas Pell, grand-son of the above Thomas and Phebe his wite, conveyed the same to John Bartow,^ and Ann Pell his wife, grand-parents of the present owner. • The father …

On the estate is one of the largest and finest oak trees in the country, interesting as the very tree beneath \\hich the Indian sachems ceded these lands to Thom.as Ptll, on the 14th of November, 1654. " What tales, if there were tongues in trees, That giant oak could tell." -- Alnwick Castle. The adjoining estate, Oak-shade, is the property of James A. Suydam, Esq. The house is a very beauti…

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 553 from which aa extensive and delightful prospect presents itself to the eye. Before you is a fine belt of woods, to the east a boundless expanse of water, while on the south-west a lovely ' bay stretches towards Pelham neck and Throgmorton's Point. These features render it one of the most beautiful spots on the river. The north front of the house overlooks the windin…

Merry making scene, -- Ostade. The wise and foolish virgins, Matthew xxv. -- Ottovenius. Beheading of John the Baptist, by Rubens, a pupil of the above artist. Oliver Cromwell and his favorite daughter, Mary, Countess of Fauconberg. -- by Vandyck. This lady. Bishop Burnet describes as " a wise and worthy woman, and one more likely to have maintained the post of protector, than either of her br…

The island embraces an area of 250 acres to which may be added Mr. Hunter's property on the main, consisting of five hundred and fifty acres, also Hart and Flatt islands. Large quantities of fish are constantly taken in the waters south of the island. A thousand weight have been captured in one morning with a fyke net. The no nation reefs diVidi green fiats, Xy'mg nearly south of the island,…

John Hunter, has for many years represented this district in the senate ; and, in 1846, was chosen a member of the convention for revising the state constitution. The residence of Elbert Roosevelt, Esq., is pleasantly situated on the side of the Sound, and has fine views of Long Island and the surrounding shores. This family is of Dutch extraction; and » On the southeast end of the island, i…

There are some family pictures, by Etty, of the Royal Academy of England. There is also an original portrait of Bunyan, formerly in the possession of the Rev. George Whitefield. The library contains the original Italian edition of Piranesi, collected for Napoleon, bearing his initial, and surmounted by the imperial crown. This extraordinary work on ancient and modern Rome consists of forty tw…

There is also a good collection of autographs, the oldest of which is that of Henry VII. The signatures of Elizabeth, with her Council, and of her successor, Queen Mary, are worthy of notice ; also those of Oliver Cromwell and Richard Cromwell, presented by the late Ohver Cromwell. ^ We have also to notice, in this collection, an original of Addison's Spectator, and a letter of Pope's, never …

I came hither but this day, where I find as much business aa 1 left pleasure. 1 wish it would last as short a time, that I might return to you before you quit Cirencester, but I really see no prospect of ending what I must necessarily do, in less than a fortnight. Mr, Gay is as zealously carried to the bower by the force of imagination as ever Don Quixote was to an enchanted castle. The wood …

Woods are (not to be too prolix) Collective bodies of strait sticks ; It is, my Lord, a mere conundrum To call things woods for what grows und'r 'em ; For shrubs, when nothing else at top is, Can only constitute a coppice. But if you will not take my word, See anno, quart of Edward Third ; And that they're coppice called, when dock'd, Witness ann. prim, of Henry Oct. If this a wood you wil…

I beg to be informed when your lordship comes to Richkins, by the first message you send to London, directed to Jervas's. I have only to add my most faithful services to the ladies ; to desire Mr. Lewis to think as well of me as he can of a man that writes verses half the year ; and to beg your lordship to believe I love you so very well as to be ashamed to find no better expression for myself …

" A stripling's arm can sway A mass no host could move." At a short distance from the house stands a neat Gothic church of stone. This edifice was erected in 1843, and consecrated to the service of Almighty God, by the name and style of Christ Church, Pelham, on the 15th of October, the same year.b The act of incorporation bears date 25th of September, 1843. Richard Morris and Henry Grenzebac…

a Rocking stones were called •'' rogan stones" by the Saxons, from the old Saxon principal of the verb " rogg," to shake, which is used by the poet Chaucer. " And him she roggeth and awaketh soft." -- Legend of Good Women. b By an instrument of donation, dated the same day, the rector appropriated and devoted the church to the worship and service of Almighty God, the Father, the Son and the H…

" At a town meeting held at the school house in the town of Pelham, on Tuesday the seventh day of April, 1801, for the purpose of electing town officers for the said town to serve the ensuing year, the following persons were appointed to the following offices and places," viz. Philip Pell, supervisor. David J. Pell, town clerk. David J. Pell, William Bayley, \ assessors. Joshua Huestis, P…