Bolton, Robert Jr. A History of the County of Westchester, from its First Settlement to the Present Time, Vol. I. New York: Alexander S. Gould, 1848.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

" 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

" 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

" 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

" 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

^_^^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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

" 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 …

" 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 …

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 …

" 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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,) …

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 …

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 …

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 …

» 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

[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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

» 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

" 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

£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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

" 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …