Gc 974.701 W52bo V.2 1281019 N/ GETvIEALOGY COLLECTION ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 3 1833 01149 0270 HISTORY ^ COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. ITS FIRST SETTLEMENT PRESENT TIME. By ROBERT BOLTON. Jr. AUTHOR OF THE " GUIDE TO NEW ROCHELLE," AND A MEMBER OF THE N. Y. HISTORICAL SOCIETY. " It is the privilege of History to impart the experience of age, without its infirmities ; to bring back …

2 . HISTORY OF THE ~ ' - , - . south of the present village of that name. On account of its natural boundaries this section of country was peculiarly adapted for the favorite Indian practice of entrapping wild game. Upon the nortli the Stony mountains formed an impassable rampart, whilst the long chain of ponds and streams on the east line of the town closed up all avenues of escape in that d…

At a word they are expert hunters for every kind of game, and know how to practice the best methods to insure success.''^- The shouts and yells of these savage huntsmen must have reverberated in frightful echoes from the neighboring woods and hills, serving no doubt much to bewilder their prey. Poundridge was originally included in the Indian grant made to John Turner of iXew Haven, on the 1s…

" Bought of Por.usf^agamore of Toquams," (Stamford,) " and Wascussue, sagamore of Shippan, by me Nathaniel Turner of Qninnipiacke,"'' (New Haven,) "all the ground that belongs to both the above named sagamores, except a piece of ground which the aforesaid sagamore of Toquams reserved for his and the rest of the said Indians to plant on ; all which ground being expressed by meadows, uplands, gras…

to the above said Nathaniel Turner of Quinnipiacke, his heirs, executors or assigns, and hereunto we have set our marks in the presence of many of the said Indians, they fully consenting thereto. ^ Witnessed by us. Ye marke of ^w Ponus, sagamore. William Wilkes, Y'e marke of O Wascussue, sagamore. James, &c. The marke of ^ Owenoke, the son of Ponus. Rec'd in part payment, 12 glasses, 12 kn…

Although there was an agreement made before with the said Indians and Captain Turner, and the purchases paid for, yet the things not being clear, and being very unsatisfied, we come to another agreement with Onox and Ponus for their land from the town plot of Stamford north about sixteen miles, and then to a marked white oak tree with ST, and from that tree we went towards the Mill river side…

full two miles further, the full breadth only, the said Indiana reserve for themselves liberty for their planting ground, and the above said Indians, Ponus and Onox, with all other Indians that be concerned in it, have surrendered all the said land &c., for and in consideration hereof, the said town of Stamford is to give the said Indians four coals which the Indians accept of as full satisfact…

" Bounded on the south west by ye five mile brook, between Stamford aforesaid and Norwalk, from the mouth of the said brook, till it meet with the cross path, that is, where the county road crosses the said river, and from thence to run up into ye country till twelve miles be run out upon the same line, that is between Stamford and Fairfield, and upon the west, to Totomak brook, where the low…

And whereas, the proprietors the aforesaid inhabitants of Stamford, in the colony of Connecticut, have made application to the Gov. and company of the said colony of Connecticut, assembled in court, 25th May, lf:85, that they may have a patent for confirmation of the aforesaid land, so purchased and granted to them as aforesaid, and which they have stood seized and quietly possessed of for ma…

Joshua Hoyt, and the rest of the said present proprietors of the township of Stamford, their heirs, successors and assignees forever, the aforesaid parcel of land as it is batted and bounded together, with, &c. &c., that the aforesaid tract of land, shall be forever hereafter deemed, reputed, and be an entire township of itself, to have and to hold the said tract of land, premises, &c. &c., yield…

The receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge, &c. &c., have given, granted, bargained and sold, aliened, enfeoffed, released and confirmed, and do by these presents, clearly and absolutely give, grant, bargain and sell, alien, enfeoff, release and confirm, unto the said Robert Walters, &c., a certain parcel or tract of land, lying and being in the county of Westchester, in the province of New…

Philips, and so along his southern boundaries, till it meet the patent of the manor of Cortlandt, and from thence by a line thajt shall run upon a direct course, until it meet with the end of the first easterly line of twenty miles of the said manor of Cortlandt, and from thence, along the said line westerly, until it meet with the patent granted, to Robert Walters and others : then, southerl…

" We the said Catonah and other Indians do by these presents sell and fix bounds as followeth, that is to say westward as far as ye west bounds of Bedford purchase, bounded north by ye south side of Bedford purchase and by ye Stone hills, upon a straight line eastward unto ye upper end of ye Long Pond, and from thence an east line until it meets with a line drawn north from ye COUNTY OF WESTCH…

It is to be understood that ye above said Catonah and other Indians doth by these presents confirm all ye said old deeds of Taphance, Ponus and Penaghag, and old Onox, also young Onox, also that deed made to Captain Turner in behalf of ye town of Stamford, also that deed of Nonatomonoa, that is to say, a quit-claim to any parte or parcel of lands and meadows within ye said bounds above mention…

John Crawford was appointed assessor for the East Patetit.^ The following items are from the town records. Old Poundridge, April ye first day, 1760. At a town meeting held at the house of Ebenezer Lockwood, in said Old Pound in Westchester county, under ye Province of New York, we the freeholders, inhabitants and residents proceeded as follows ; first, by major vote, Joseph Lockwood to be t…

Upon the 7th day of August, 1766, the East Patent formerly granted to Robert Walters and others, was sold, in pursuance of 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 Majesties quit rents in the colony of New York, and for partition of lands in order thereto," &c. The principal purchasers…

At this early period the surrounding country was one vast wilderness heavily covered with timber. Upon a commanding eminence which rises above the rest of the village stands the Presbyterian church. This building, which was » The Wetmores also appear to have been among the early proprietors, for at a late period James Wetmore, attorney at law, (then residing in Nova Scotia,) served a writ of …

The Presbyterian Society of Poundridgo was first organized in 1700. ^^ Tiie first church edifice however was not erected until 1770. Its incorporation occurs on the 28th of April, 1788. Nathaniel Bouton, William Fancher, John Hoyt, Benaiah Brown, Thaddeus Seymour and Ebenczer Seymour, trustees. " The said church to be governed according to the Directory of the now establislied Church of ScotJ…

John and Samuel Weed, were elected trustees."^ This church and congregation are now in connection with the Bedford presbytery. List of Ministers of the Presbyterian Church at Poundridge. Instal or call. Ministers. Vacated ijy. 1770, Rev. Mr. Strong, resig.. 1774, Rev. Blackleach Bnrritt, . do. . ; 1791, Rev. Benjamin Judd, do. 1795, Rev. Samuel Blatchford, D. D.^ do. » At the first meet…

1826 members 46; baptisms 0 ;f^' 1836, ditto 62; ditto 1 -■^ 1846, ditto 90; ditto 3. A considerable eminence rises a little to the east of the Presbyterian church, from the summit of which is an extensive prospect of the beautiful country bordering the Sound and the distant shores of Long Island, &c. Prior to 1775, Poundridge constituted one of the precincts of Rye parish. In 1816 Episcopal …

D. 1788, and Captain John Grinell, born in Nantucket, Mass., December 7th, 1795, and died in Cronstad, Russia, June 3d, 1831, set. 34, &c., (fee. Others are simply » This individual was a native of Scotland and a classmate of Robert Pollock, author of the Course of Time. b Co. Rec. Religious Soc. Lib. A. 170. A second iucorporation occurs on the 21st of December, 1832. The Methodist Protestan…

The Lockwood family originally derived from a place of the name in Staffordshire, England, and are probably descended from Edmund Lockwood, a freeman of Massachusetts in 1631, who subsequently removed to Connecticut with Messrs. Hooker and Stone. Ezra Lockwood, Esq., of Poundridge, was for many years a judge of the late court of common pleas, in this county. Of this family is the Hon. Alber…

" We the sub-committee of Poundridge, in Westchester County, beg leave to inform your Honors, that we are apprehensive that there is danger of our prisoners leaving us and joining the ministerial army, as we are not above nine or ten miles from the water where the sound is full of the ministerial ships and tenders. One of our number is already gone to Long Island, and numbers are gone from ot…

" About three hundred and sixty of the enemy's light horse, and light-infantry, (says General Heath,) came out from Mile-.Square, and attacked Colonel Sheldon's light-horse, who were ^posied al Puundridge, about ninety in numt)er- The superiir force of the enemy obliged our horse at first, to retreat ; but being reinforced by the militia, they in turn, pursued the enemy. Our loss was one corpor…

The day previous, however, Luther Kinnicut, a spy in the employ of the committee of public safety, gave notice of the intended attack, and advised the major to be on his guard. The night being very dark and stormy. Colonel Sheldon did not expect the enemy ; he nevertheless ordered the horses to be tied up in readiness. » The descendants of this individual still reside in the vicinity. t> The…

The weather being remarkably bad, prevented my making North Castle church before 4 o'clock next morning, where I received confirmation of my intelligence relative to the numbers and situation of Sheldon's regiment and one hundred Continental foot, but no tidings of Moyland^s regiment of dragoons. I pursued my route through Bedford to Foundridge, without any material occurrence, in the district…

But their disgrace in the loss of the standard of the regiment and of helmets, arms and accoutrements, was great. A part of the officers and regimental baggage fell into our hands. I have hitherto omitted mentioning the militia to the amount of one hundred and twenty, who, together with the Continental foot, broke and dispersed at the appearance of the king's troops. The militia^ assembled aga…

They persisted in firing till the torch stopped their progress, after which not a shot was fired." With pleasure I relate to your excellency, that the loss sustained by his » Major Leavenworth commanded the militia. 14 HISTORY OF THE majesties troops is trifling, one hussar of the legion killed, one wounded, one horse of the 17ih dragoons killed. The whole of the detachment, except the abov…

The enemy having driven in our advanced parties, they began the charge on the detachment, which from the great superiority of the enemy, was obliged to move off. The enemy pushed hard on our rear for more than two miles, in the course of which, a scattering fire was kept up between their advance and our rear, and a constant charge with the sword, the country through which we passed being very…

The enemy's loss, one killed, wounded uncertain, /our prisoners, four horses taken and one ditto killed." The general surface of Poundridge, is uneven, and much of it stony,but havinga due admixture of arable, with pastureand meadow lands ; it forms a tolerable productive agricultural township. Thesoilconsistsprincipallyofa gravelly loam, and is well adapted to grass and pasturage. It is also …

Upon the northeast side of the town is a singular chain of ponds, the largest of which is called Cross pond ; it is supplied by several springs, and has its outlet in Cross river. The other ponds in succession, are the Round pond, the Middle J) ond and the Loicer pond, all communicating with one another. From the Lower pond^ is an outlet into Tatomuck river, which empties into the sound at S…

Poningoe, the Indian name of Rye, is apparently derived from Ponus, the title of the aboriginal proprietor of this territory, A. D. 1640. Tile final termination oe or oug, denoting locality. Thus the whole word may emphatically express the place or locality of that Sachem's residence. Nothing however remains at this late period, to establish the connection with any degree of certainty. Ponus…

The site of the principal Mohegan village was on or near Parsonage Point. In the same vicinity is situated ^^ Buryiiig Hill,^^ their place of sepulture. The remains of six Indians were discovered on excavating the present foundations for Newberry Halstead's residence, which stands near the entrance of the great neck. The first grantees under the Indians of Poningoe, were the Dutch West India…

" Be it known unto all men whom it may concerne, both Indians and English, that we, Shanasockwell, sagamore Maowhoue and Cokensikoe, have sold unto Peter Disbrow, John Coe, Thomas Studwell, all living at this present at Grenege (Greenwich) to say a sartain parcell of land which these Indians above mentioned have sold, is called in the Indian name Menussing Island, and is near unto the main lan…

unto Peter Disbrow, John Coe, and Thomas Studvvell food for their cattle upon the main, called by the Indians Poningoe, and what timbers or trees that is for their use, and not to be molested by us or other Indians ; and we do hereby acknowledge to have received full satisfaction for this purchase of land above mentioned to-day. We have received eight coats and seven shirts, fifteen fathom of…

" Be it known to all men whom it may concerne, bothe English and Indians, that I, Cokoe, and Marrmeokhung, and Assawarwone, and Naktinneman, and Shocote, and Wauwhowarnt, doe acknowledge to have sold to Peter Disbrow, his heirs and assignees, a certain tract of land lying between Byram River and the Blind brook, which tract of land is bounded as followeth : viz., with the river called in Engl…

We the above said Indians have sold also this tract of land above mentioned, with all the trees, grass,' springs, and minerals, with feed range and timber northward twenty English miles above the said purchase of lands, and do acknowledge to have received full satisfaction for the said land. In witness hereof we COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 19 the above said Indians have set our hands this present…

" Know all men whom this may concerne that we, Peter Disbrow, John Coe, Thomas Studwell, and John Budd, have bargained, bought, and payd for^ to the satisfaction of Showannowocot, Roksohtohkow and Pewahaham and other Indians, whose hands are underwritten, a certain tract of land above Westchester path, to the marked trees, bounded with the above said river, Blind brook, which tracts of land, …

Peter Disbrow by a declaration of trust, dated June 16, 1676, assigned all his right, title and interest in the Indian purchase to the rest of the proprietors of Rye then living between the two rivers, viz. the Byram river to the east and a river called the Blind brook to the west in equal proportions. The original division of Rye consisted of ten acres to each individual planter, besides a p…

John Brondig, "- Peter Uisbrow, William Odell, John Coe, ! Thomas Applebe, Samuel Allen, Philip Galpin, John Coe, Richard Fowler, Thomas Studwell, John Budd. At this period Connecticut, regardless of the Hartford treaty made in 1650, obtained from the native Indians a further grant of territory extending from the east line of that colony to the present village of Westchester. Under this p…

Willyam Leveriches, but they grant this instead of delivering the bond have this day demanded the moneys of James Christed, COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER 21 this is therefore to intreate your honiiours to tak our condission into your consideration and tak some spedy conrs for our fatter peace and con)forte. We are unwillinge to loose our planting by them. This hoping you will now stand by us, we res…

Whilst the King was disposing of the New Netherlands in this unlawful manner, we find Governor Stuyvesant thus complaining to Governor Winthrop and the General Assembly of Connecticut, "That John Coe, Jun., and Antliony Waters with eighty horse and foot have put down the old magistrates in some towns, and setting up others." He trusts the English will suppress such things, and prevent bloodshe…

The same year the commissioners appointed for settling the bounds of his Royal Highness the Duke of York's patent and the colony of Connecticut, did order and declare '• that the creek or river, called Mamaroneck, which is reputed to be about twelve miles to the east of Westchester, and a line drawn from ye east point or side, where the fresh waters fall into the salt at high water mark, nor…

Know all men to whom it may concern that I John Coe purchaser of the town of Rye, being one of the four men that bought this place in the colony of Connecticut, in New England, do sell and bind over unto Hachaliah Brown in the same town, one half of a 12th lot with all the privileges thereunto belonging ; namely, one half of the upland and one half of the meadow, both fresh and salt, both divi…

The aforesaid land I have purchased «f the Indians, as doth appear by deed under the Indians hands, I say I have sold with all privileges thereunto belonging, namely, trees, grass, rocks, minerals, and springs, with the fence or fencing which are or shall be belonging thereunto, and I do here bind myself, by promise, to make good the sale here- .of from me, my heirs, assignees, or administrato…

At first the pretences of Connecticut to the westward were unlimited, till the year 1683, and consequently so to the northward of Rye, hence the grant to extend twelve miles to the north, as being less exposed to be opposed by New York, leaving their bounds unlimited to the westward of Byram river, thus giving them an opportunity of extending their bounds twelve miles in that direction, so as…

"At a town meeting held March, 1672, it was agreed that the first of April following should be taxed of all persons and young cattle and horses, unless it be such as are wrought, and that they henceforward should goe out on the first of April, and whatsoever person hath not his fence up by that time shall forfeit five shillings a rod." "28th January, 1673, the general court ordered that the b…

" Upon the 28th November, 16S0, the town made choice of Peter Disbrow, Hachaliah Brown, Robert Blomer, and Thomas Merritt, for to go with the Indians to view some land lying between the Blind brook and Biram river, and to make a thorow bargain with them if they shall see it best." The result of this interview was a sale of land under the Indian sachem Marunaking, "of all that certain tract of …

M., and from thence by marked trees to a small run which runs into the above said brook, and there is marked with a mark, the which tract of land is called by the English name of Hogg Pond ridge, to have and to hold, &c., &c. In witness hereof I have set to my hand this 4th day of September, in the year A.D. 1680. Witness the mark of S Couko. ' ' •* The mark of Owrovvvvoaha O Maremakung al…

Soon afterwards the governor and council of Connecticut, in a letter to Dongan, dated October 5th, 1683, complain of a warrant having been issued to the constables of Rye, Greenwich and iStamford, wliich towns they claim are in Connecticut, by charter and agreement of 1664. ^ Dongan, in reply, October 9, 1683,b asserts that the Duke's patent extends to Connecticut river, and refers to the for…

and also mentions that the commissioners were assured by Connecticnt people, that Mammaroneck river ivas twenty miles from Hiidsoii^s river, and conchides by assuring them he will have all twenty miles eastward of that river, or he will claim to Connecticut River, and further wishes the matter settled. ^ On the 2Sth of November of the same year the agents (appointed by the two governments,) ca…

And therefore we take this first opportunity to acquaint you that although we were loath to have parted with you, and would have been glad to have continued you in this government, yet the providence of God hath so disposed that by our agreement with Governor Dongan, we are forced to part with you, and nould not help it, and the governoi;. promised us that he would not by this change alter an…

Gentlemen, we do request you to be satisfied and content with this change, » Col. B. Hart Rec. Lib. ii. Letter 45. b Webster's Letters, p. 207. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 27 and to carry it suitably to the government under which you are now seated, and apply yourselves to the Honorable Governor, who is a noble gentleraaa and will do what you shall desire in a regular manner to promote your welfa…

The whole matter was now referred to the king, who in council, March 28th, 1700, confirmed the former agreement made 1683, and ordered "that the high sheriff of the county of Westchester, accompanied with two justices of the said county, do repair to the said towns of Rye and Bedford, and publish the said proclamation, requiring the inhabitants of the said towns, to give obedience to this gove…

Hachaliah Brown, Timothy Knapp, Jonathan Yowles, Jonas Stevens, John Brondig, Isaac Sherwood, Thomas Lyon, John Sillick, Caleb Hiatt, George Knison, John Purdy, Thomas Merritt, Francis Purdy, Joseph Ogden, Isaac Sherwood, John Boyd, Robert Bloomer, JamesTravis, Robert Blener, Jacob Paree, Deliverance Brown, Peter Disbrow, Thomas Lyon, George Knison, John Boyd, Thomas Slath…

The town grants from Hartford, Isaac Denham, Abraham Brush, Abraham Smith, John Ogden, Samuel Banks, Joseph Stud well, Philip Travis, John Merritt, Stephen Sherwood, Joseph Merritt, John Feast, Jonathan Kniften, Humphrey Underbill, John Turner, Robert Bloomer, Hachaliah Brown, Jonathan Hart, Ebenezer Kniffen, John Boyd, Roger Park, Joost Pauldinck, Thomas Merritt, Joseph Ba…

Upon the " 23d of November, 1686, the town empowered Benjamin Colyer and John Brondige, to treat with the governor for a general patent for the township of Rye." The proprietors of Poningoe neck also authorized the same individuals to obtain a jyarticular patent for said neck.b The general patent appears to have been granted, for on the 28ih of Feb. 1686-7, occurs certain " charges, arising f…

In 1694, we find the Indian Sachem Patthunck, witli the full consent of his son and heir Wappetoe Patthunck, conveying to Joseph Horton, a parcel of land beginning at certain marked trees, ifcc, with turf and twigg taken off the said ground and delivered to the said grantee, in peaceable and quiet possession by the said Patthunck, sen., and Patthunck. jr. c. The above tract of land was situat…

A twig and a piece of turf having been brought to the Sagamore, he placed the end of the branch on the clod, and then handed them both to the purchaser, as a token that he thereby surrendered to him the soil, with all the trees and its appurtenances. 30 HISTORY OF THE Captain Robin, |x} Indian, The mark of William Coales, Wappetoe Patthunck,X The mark of ^ R. P. Miller. The mark of Betty Pa…

C, running up ye said river northerly to a great swamp, where standeth an ash tree marked with the above said letters, and from thence in a direct course to an oak tree with stones laid at ye root, and from thence with a range of marked trees of the northermost corner of ye great pond, so running down by ye said pond till it meeteth with a white oak sapling marked with ye above said letters, …

C, then running up the said river north-west lo a certain ash tree in the upper end of a place commonly called Pond Pound neck, marked with the letters aforesaid, &c., &c., to the Colony line and thence by the said Colony line westerdly to the eight mile stake standing between three white oak trees, marked, viz. one of said trees is marked with the letters C. C. R. on the north side, and on ye…

J. on ye north side, on the west side with the letters J. P., on the south-west side with letters J. H., and thence by a range of marked trees to ye place where it began. ^ The mark of Serringoe. Signed, sealed and delivered Serringoe's mark in behalf Wapeto, in presence of Pathunck, and of his brother Pvaresquash. James Mott. Henry Disbrow. Joost Paldinck. The above sales were ngain confi…

H. J. P. J. C, thence running up by ye said river north north-west to a certain ash tree in ye upper end of a place commonly called ye Pond Pound neck, marked with ye letters aforesaid, and to ye Colony line, and from tbence by ye said Colony line westerdly to ye eight mile stake standing between three white oak trees, marked, viz. one of ye said trees is marked with the letters C. C. R. on ye…

P., thence by a range of marked trees so by ye east to an ash tree standing by Blind brook on ye east side thereof, and thence by another range of marked trees to a certain chesnut tree marked with ye letters I. T. on ye north side, on ye west side with ye letters I. P., on ye no/th-west side with ye letters I, H.,and thence by a range of marked trees to ye place where it began, &c., &c. To t…

" George the First, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France and Ireland King, Defender of the Failh, &c.. To all to whom these presents shall come, sendeth greeting. Whereas our loving subjects Daniel Purdy, son of John Purdy, deceased, Samuel Brown, and Benjamin Brown, in behalf of themselves and others, freeholders and inhabitants of the township of Rye, in the county of Westchester, i…

Philip Schuyler, president of our council for our province of New York aforesaid, have set forth that they and their ancestors and predecessors, under whom they hold, have held, and improved at their great charges with their labour and industry, a certain tract of land bordering upon the line of division between this province and Connecticut colony, for which they and their ancestors and prede…

Christopher Bridges in his lifetime, are deducted and allowance being made for the king's highway ; and prayed to have our grant and letters patent for the same under the great seal of the province of New York, in the manner following, that is to say, to hold to them, their heirs, and assigns forever, but to and for the use and uses following, and to no other use whatsoever; (that is to say) …

Vol. II. 5 34 . HISTORY OF THE ■ ♦: ticular freehold and inhabitant, particularly and respectively, and of each of their particular and respective heirs and assigns forever, in as full and ample manner as if the particular names and their particular and several freeholds and inheritances were particularly and severally mentioned and described, under the usual quit rent, with the usual claus…

To have and to hold all that the aforesaid tract of land and island, containing in the whole four thousand five hundred acres, and all other the above recited premises, &c., &c." " Witness our said trusty and well beloved Colonel Peter Schuyler, president of our council for our province of New York, in council at Fort George in New York, the eleventh day of August, in the sixth year of our re…

Ingians, for divers good causes and considerations us hereunto moving, have fully and absolutely bargained and doe for ever sell unto John Budd, senior, of South hole, his heires, executors, &c., all our real right, titiell and interest we or other of us have in one neack of land lying on the mayn, called Apawammeis, buted and bounded on the east with Mockquams river, and on the south with the…

Now for the more true and reall enjoyment and possession of the said John Budd his heirs, &c., we doe jointly and severally, us and either ot us, or any by or under us, for ever assign and make over by virtue of this our deed and bill of sale, dlsclayme any further right in the sayd tract of land from the day of the date hereof, and all and each of us do promise to put the said John Budd or h…

Know all men, English and Ingains, that whereas Shanarocke sold John Budd all the land from the sea to Westchester path, I Shanarocke marked trees by Penning path do hereby give and grant and acknowledge that I have received full satisfaction of him, and according to the true intent of these bounds, he the sayd John Budd is to have and enjoy all the land by the Blind brook to Westchester path…

Know all men whom this may concern, that I Shanarocke, Rawmaqua, Rackeath, Pawwaytaham, Mawmatoe, Hawing, have bargained sold and delivered unto John Budd a neck of land, bounded by a neck of land he bought of me and other Ingains on the south, and with Merremack river on the west, and with marked trees to the north, with twenty miles for feeding ground for cattle with all the woods, trees, ma…

To all Christian people, Indians and others living on Hudson's river in America, Shanaroeke, sagamore, and Rawackqua and Pathung, as we have formerly sold a tract of land nnto John Budd, bounded by the sea on the south, on the north by Westchester path, and the name of the tract of land is commonly called Apawamis, and whereas we have sold unto said John Budd twenty English miles northward fro…

John Budd for range, for feed, for timber, for graseing, to him and his heirs for ever, and now we doe acknowledge that we have bargained, sold and de'ivered, we and every one of us, for our heirs, executors or assignees jointly and severally unto John Budd, his heirs, execu-^ tors or assignees a tract of land lying within the compass of the above said twenty English miles, bounded on the sout…

Witness, Joseph Ilorton, Shanaroeke, Witness, John Rawls, • Romackqua, The mark of Coco, Indian. • Pathung, Sachems. The proprietors of Rye appear to have viewed these extensive purchases of John Budd, with no little degree of anxiety, for we Col. Rec. Hartford, vol i p. 333, 4. 38 - .*. . HISTORY OF THE find ihe following petition dispatched to the 2:eneral court by the inhabitants of Ry…

It was for the settling of himself and children; on which we conceived had it been performed it had done noe great injury to the towne ; but he noe ways pretended it, as doth agree, but hath and doth dayley let it and settle people upon it, extreamely prejuditiall to the towne, without the towne's approbation, which wee humbly conceave may be our injury if not speedily prevented ; Doe humbly …

Budd and those of Rye, that have appropriated the lands of Rye to themselves shall appear at general court in May next, to make appear their right. For the general court intends to settle those lands according to righteousness, that no plantation may be discouraged, and plantation work may goe forward to better satisfaction than formerly.''^ The court must subsequently have confirmed John Bud…

The following orders were issued to the surveyor general, by his Excellency the governor in council, the 20th of February, 1695-6 : "you are hereby required to survey and lay out for Joseph Budd in order to a patent, all the land contained in an Indian purchase in Westchester Co., made A. D. 1661 ; from the Sound to the marked trees near Westchester path, bounded on the west by the Mamaronec…

The general court also refused him a patent for his paternal lands in 1710, upon the ground that the former patent granted was sufficient. c It was not until the year 1720 that the Crown confirmed the Budd purchase by letters patent under the great seal of the province of New York, to Joseph Budd, John Hought and Daniel Purdy. the patentees yielding and rendering therefor yearly, to the gove…

president of the council for our province of New York, have set forth that in virtue of a purchase made by John Budd in his lifetime, the father of the aforesaid Joseph Budd, by licence from the governor of Connecticut colony, bearing date the eighth day of November, one thousand six hundred and sixty, of a certain tract or part of land in the bounds of the township of Rye, in the county of Wes…

COUxNTYOF WESTCHESTER. .41 and for the sole and only proper use, benefit and behoof of the aforesaid Joseph Budd, John Hought and Daniel Purdy, severally and respectively, and of their several and respective heirs and assignees forever, and as for and concerning such other tracts of land, parts of the before recited tract of land and island which are belonging and appertaining to several othe…

Know ye, that of our especial grace, certain knowledge and mere motion, we have given, granted, ratii'yed and confirmed and do by these presents, for us, our heirs, and successors, give, grant, ratify, and confirm unto the said Joseph Budd, John Ilought and Daniel Purdy, and lo their heirs and assignees forever, all that the aforesaid tract of land and island before it, containing in the whol…

42 HISTORY OF THE masts and knees for the use aforesaid, and also, except all gold and silver mines, to have and to hold all that, the aforesaid tract of land, and island before it, containing in the whole, 1560 acres, and all other the above granted premises, with the hereditaments and appurtenances, (excepting only as before is excepted and reserved) unto the aforesaid Joseph Budd, John Houg…

masts and knees for the use aforesaid, and also, except all gold and silver mines, to have and to hold all that, the aforesaid tract of land, and island before it, containing in the whole, 1560 acres, and all other the above granted premises, with the hereditaments and appurtenances, (excepting only as before is excepted and reserved) unto the aforesaid Joseph Budd, John Hought and Daniel Purd…

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 43 part thereof, and in fault thereof, or if the said Joseph Budd, John Hought and Daniel Purdy, and the other inhabitants and freeholders of an)' part or parts of the said tract of land and island, or their heirs and assigns or any of, thein, or any other person or persons, by their or any of their privity, consent or procurement, shall set on fire and burn the woods i…

part thereof, and in fault thereof, or if the said Joseph Budd, John Hought and Daniel Purdy, and the other inhabitants and freeholders of an)' part or parts of the said tract of land and island, or their heirs and assigns or any of, thein, or any other person or persons, by their or any of their privity, consent or procurement, shall set on fire and burn the woods in the same tract of land a…

Witness our said trusty and well beloved Colonel Peter Schuyler, President of our Council for our province of New York in council, at Fort George in New York, the 38th day of July, in the sixth year of our reign, A. D. 1730.* The Budd or Rye neck patent was subsequently divided among the following proprietors, viz. James Gedney, 102 acres. Daniel Purdy, drummer of Rye, 40 acres. John Carpente…

R. 13:2, 133, 128. <: Co, Rec, Lib R. 138. 44 HISTORY OF THE The partition deed between Sir James Jay, Peter Jay, John Jay and Frederick Jay, sons of Peter deceased, recites " that Peter Jay deceased devised all his real estate to his four sons, and conveyed in severalty to Peter Jay the Rye farm, as conveyed by John Budd to Peter Jay deceased by lease and release of 25th and 26th of March,…

The village of Rye is pleasantly situated upon the New York and Boston turnpike road one mile and a half north of Long Island Sound, The Mockquams, (Blind brook,) a beautiful perennial stream flows through the place, and adds much to the beauty of the surrounding scenery. It derives its source from the romantic hills north of the village. The principal spring is located on the lands of Edwin…

This mill is supposed to have occupied the site of the present grist and saw mill of Mr, James E. Beers, so that a mill has stood upon this stream for one hundred and forty years at least. The ancient Budd mills were located near the present stone bridge at the entrance of the village. , COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 45 near the Rye Port harbour. To the Island village its proprietors gave the name …

" Know all men whom this may concern, that we the inhabitants of Minussing island, whose names are underwritten do declare unto all men, we came not hither to live without government as some suppose, an J therefore do proclaime Charles the Second our true Lord and King, and doe voluntary submit ourselves and all our lands that we have bought of the English and Indians under his gracious prot…

" We do agree that for our land bought on themayn land, called in the Indian Poningoe, and in English the Biaram land, lying between the aforesaid Biaram river and the Blind brook, bounded east and west with these two rivers, and on the north with Westchester path, and on the south with the sea, for a plantation, and the name of the town to be called Hastings. And now lastly we have jointly ag…

Lawes, and John Banks are appointed to go and settle the differences between the inhabitants of Hastings and Rye, and also see the line between Stamford and Greenwich run."a- "A. D. 1666. John Budd, Sen., of Rye, for and in consideration of thirty-seven pounds, ten shillings, sells his land, divided by agreement of the men of Hastings now called Rye^ to George Kniffen of Stratford, the house …

« King Philip's war with New England. On the 13th of March, 1676, (eight days COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 47 of the undivided lands, provided they be such as the town approve.^ Upon the 13th of July, 1681, the town authorized John Ogden and George Knilien to purchase a barrel of powder, and three hundred weight of lead of Mr. Budd of Fairfield, or wherever it can be obtained the cheapest. These a…

We heer underwritten, heingseted upon a small tract of land lying betwixt Greenwich and Westchester, which land wee have bought with our money the which wee understand doth lye within your patent, and whereas, you have already required our subjection as his majesties subjects, the which we did willingly and readily embrace, and according to your desiour, we sent a man to Fairfield, who have t…

Peter Disbrow, <■ William Odell, Richard Fowler, • John Brondig, George Clere, ' John Jackson, Philip Caspine, , Thomas Stedwell, John Coe, " . Walter Lancaster, in the name of the rest.b after the date of the above order,) the entire town of Groton, consisting of forty houses, was burned by the Indians. See Drake's American Indians. ^ Rye Rec. vol. i. 73. b Hart Rec. vol. i. no, 66, on t…

Halstead, are beautifully situated upon the margin of Blind brook. Embosomed amid luxuriant trees, south of the former, is the residence of Hachaliah Brown. Esq., whose family has for five generations occupied the estate. The present building was erected, A. D. 1774, upon the site of the old homestead. The Browns were originally from the town of Rye, county of Sussex, England. Hachaliah Brown…

The most prominent object upon entering Rye from the west, is the Presbyterian church with its spiie, a neat wooden edifice, erected at the private cost of the late Ebenezer Clark, Esq., and dedicated June the 28th, 1842.^ It occupies the site of the old church erected A. D. 1793.° The latter was dedicated by the Rev. Isaac Lewis, D. D., of Greenwich, Connecticut, who officiated here for some…

In 1729, the proprietors of the undivided land lying in Rye, between Byram and Blind brook streams, within a certain patent that was granted unto Daniel Purdy, son of John Purdy deceased, Samuel Brown, Benjamin Brown and others, grant unto the Presbijterian Society for ever, one-half acre of land lying on the Plains near unto the house that was the late deceased Thomas Merritt's jun., (fee. In…

He is said to have been an able and useful minister ; he died February 26th, 1771, aged 08 years. In 1793, the Rev. Isaac Lewis, D. D., officiated here statedly for three month's. His son and successor in the church at Greenwich, continued for a short time after. Subsequently at irregular intervals clergymen visited the church of whom no record remains. On the 4th of March, 1829, this church w…

The Presbyterian Church of Rye was first incorporated on the 5th of June 1795 ; Robert Merritt, EzekielHalstead,jun., Nathan Brown, John Doughty, James Hunt and David Rogers, trustees.a . . . . - List of Ministers of the Presbyterian Church, at Rye. Install, or call A. D. 1753, Ministers, Rev. John Smith, vacated by death, Co. Rec. Religious Soc. Lib. A. 50. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. Inst…

The law also prohibited any ministry being attended by the inhabitants, in any plantation distinct and separate from that which was established in the place, except by the approbation of the general court and the neighboring churches. " One object of these laws was doubtless to prevent Baptists, Episcopalians and others from gaining a foothold.''^- As early as 1660, says the historian Trumbu…

John Burr, they, or any three of them, are desired to repair to the said Rye, as soon as may be, and to endeavor a comfortable composure and issue of such differences as are among the people there, and to use their endeavors in the procuring of an able and orthodox minister to settle in that place, and if the people of Rye shall not concur with their endeavors in procuring a minister and com…

Prudden to settle in the ministry, and such other suitable inhabitants with him as may promote the settlement of said town of Rye and the ministry therein ; and if they shall find any averseness or dillculfy with the inhabitants or proprietors in so just and necessary publique good of the town, they are empowered to doe what they see meet for the end aforesaid, and make reports to the court in…

John Brundige and John Purdy are empowered to sell the frame intended for a parsonage house. The same year the Rev. Thomas Denhara appears to have been minister here, for, June 15, a house lot is ordered for Mr. Thomas Denham, and on November the 22d, we find the same individual admitted an inhabitant of the town of Rye. June 21 1G78, Mr. Thomas Denham is to have all the grass on the highway …

Denham, shall be gathered by the constable with the country rate, in the same specie and prices as the country rate, and by him to be paid to the said minister.'' A.D. 16S2, the town confirms the sum of £30 as salary to Mr. Denham, and orders the same to be paid in provisions. The historian Trumbull informs us that about the year 1688, the Rev. John Bowers removed from Derby and settled at R…

Colonel Caleb Heathcote writing to the secretary of the Propagation Society iu 1705, observes, "that there is no parish in the government but what is able to pay twice as much as they do. For Rye parish, which is not by one-half so large as the least parish established by law in the government here, since my living here, maintained two dissenting ministers, viz. one at Rye and Mamaroneck, and o…

W I L L I A M T H 0 M P S 0 N, . • ' . ^ Rector . ' ' >/■ of Christ Church at Rye, . , A native of Enniskillen, ' "v- Ireland. •'•'■- Ordained April, 1820, Appointed to the charge of this Parish, September, 1823, Died August 26, 1830. "Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace." -- Psalm xxxvii. v. 37. Erected by his affectionate Widow. His remains a…

" Wherein it was ordered to remove the work projected for a steeple on the top of the roof, at the west end." Belonging to this church is a silver paten and chalice presented by her Majesty Queen Anne, A. D. 1706. These articles have been used in tiie administration of the holy sacrament nearly one century and a half The royal donation originally consisted, (together with the above,) of a l…

The second ordered, "That there shall be called, inducted and established a good sufficient Protestant minister to ofiiciatc and have the cure of souls within one year next ensuing, and after the publication hereof. In the county of Westchester two ; one to have the cure of souls within Westchester, &c. ; the other to have the cure of Rye, Mamaroneck and Bedford."'^ Queen's paten and chalice…

The first inducted rector of the parish was the Rev. Thomas Pritchard. 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, 1704, at New York, &c., it was stated, that '' ai Rye, of which the Rev. Thomas Pritchard is rector, there is no church, but the minister preaches in the town house ; the parish is divided in…

Evans thus writes in a letter to the Bishop of London, under date of October 17ih, 1704. "This comes by the hands of the ingenious Mr. George Muirson to receive holyorders from your Lordship, by the approbation of liis Excellency my Lord Cornbury. I find that he is very well beloved and esteemed by all sorts of people, a man ef a very sober and blameless conversation. He seems to be indued with…

He further remarks to the Society, " I have lately been in the Government of Connecticut, where I observe some people well aiFecied to the church, for those that are near come to ray parish on Sabbath days ; so that I am assured an itinerant missionary might do great service in that province. Some of their ministers have privately told me that had we a bishop among us, they would conform and…

This is a large parish ; the towns are far distant ; the people were some duakers, some Anabaptists, but chiefly Presbyterians and Independents: they were violently set against our church, but now (blessed be God !) they comply heartily, for I have now above forty communicants, and had only six when I first administered that holy sacrament. I find that catechising on the wjek days in the remot…

As to the Indians, the natives of the country, they are a decaying people^ We have not now in all the parish twenty families, whereas not many years ago there were several hundreds. I have frequently conversed with some of them, and been at their great meetings of " pawawing," as they call it. 1 have taken some pains to teach some of them, but to no purpose, for they seem regardless of instr…

I am heartily sorry that we should give them such a bad example, and fill their mouths with such objections to our blessed religion." "He mentions in this letter that they had completed the house of God at Rye, by the subscription of the inhabitants ; a stately structure indeed." '* Mr. Muirson, after a short but a most useful service in the ministry of the church, died in October, 1708, mu…

'■ Upon the 9th of January, 1710, at a meeting of the parishioners, at the parish church in Rye, the following churchwardens and vestrymen were elected for tlie year ensuing. Churdnvardens. Capt. Joseph Theale, Capt. Jonathan Hart, Cornelius Seely. » Hist. Not. of the Ch. of England in the N. A. Colonies, 281. b The Hon. William Smith was chief justice and president of the Council of the Pro…

" You are to give order forthwith, (if the same be not already done) that every orthodox minister within your government be one of the vestry in his respective parish, and that no vestry be held without him, except in case of sickness, or that after notice of vestry summoned he omit to come." Rev. Sir, the above copy of Her Majesty's instructions to me, I have thought fit to direct to the se…

To these donations the Society added two dozen prayer books, with the old version of the singing, and as many of Lewis's church catechism for exercise in his school, or in mornings of the Lord's days, (when not only his own scholars, but several of the young people of the town of both sexes come willingly to be informed,) one dozen bibles with (he common prayer, and the new version of psalms…

" We the churchwardens and vestrymen of ye parish of Rye, in ye province of New York, in America, having taken ye liberty soon after ye death of our late incumbent, the Rev. Mr, Christopher Bridges, humbly to pray that your honours would continue your usual bounty to our poor church, and supply us in our destitute condition with a Church of England minister in ye room of our late incumbent, d…

Robert Jenney, chaplain of the forces of this province, who is willing to relinquish his place in the forces to settle amongst us and become our minister, provided he can have your honours' favor and bounty for his encouragement. We have taken ye liberty lo give him a call, as ye act of assembly of this province empowers us, (which is enclosed to your honours,) humbly praying for your approba…

John Carhart, Clerk.* The Rev. Robert Jenney, minister of Rye, writing to the Propagation Society in 1723, observes, "that he has several other townships under his charge, and that since his admission in 1722, he has baptized ten adults and fifty children ; number of conmiunicants twenty-six."'' In 1724 Mr. Jenney reported "the baptism of two adults and several children ; communicants twenty…

We conclude they have before this time been acquainted by our letters how far we had proceeded to obtain a minister, fearing the ill consequences of being left destitute ; and we hope ye honorable Society will put a favorable construction upon our proceedings, though we have given our call to the Rev. Mr. Wetmore, and he received induction immediately upon it, yet he always declared that he sho…

Wetmore to come to this parish, who, by bemg born in the county and acquainted with the dispositions and customs of ye people here, will be acceptable to us, and we hope do much service for religion. But all this with submission to that venerable body, whose pleasure we shall most cheerfully submit to ; and we pray ye continuance of their favour and charity to us, and that God would prosper th…

Wetmore has been born in the county, and long known among us, wlio has had his conversation becoming his sacred character and profession, we doubt not but ye people of this parish will continue their affection to him, and hope to see this good fruit of it, viz: that they be brought to a proper sense of religion, and more general and constant attendance, in ye public worship and sacraments wh…

In 1729 he acquaints the society " that he meets with good success in his mission, that his numbers increase, and that several of the independents have quitted that persuasion and very regularly attend divine service at his church."!' July 1st, 1738, he says "I have baptized the last half year five adults besides several children. About fifty families in the adjoining parish have requested as…

Under date of September 2Sth, 1741, he observes " that by God's help the church maintains her ground notwithstanding the efforts of the sectaries in new melhodism. He had baptized within a year sixty-nine children and six adults, &c."'' In 1745 Mr. Wetmore writes " that he is fully occupied in performing duty at Rye, Scarsdale and the White Plains, and begs for an assistant to officiate under…

Henderson,) of tlie great disadvantages unde? which tlie church labored during our colonial existence, may be formed from the fact, that beside the great e.\pense of the voyage, (JCIOO,) an expense which candidates for holy orders could ill afford to bear, nearly one-fifth of all that went to England for ordination died, cither from small-pox, or the dangers of the deep. •' The number who had …

It is with much concern that the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts are informed that your cJuircIi and the parsonage house are very much out of repair, and that even the possession of the glebe is disputed against your very worthy pastor Mr. Wetmore, whose great pains and abilities in the cause of God's church, cannot but recommend him to every worthy member of it. Th…

Wetmore acquaints the Society " that a very worthy person, a native of England, i' but now being in New York had put into his hands £600 currency, of which he reserves to himself the interest during life, and hath left by his will £400 more to be added after his death, to purchase a convenient glebe, and other liberal legacies.''^ Rep. of Propagation Soc. St. George Talbot, Esq., see vol. i. …

Wetmore left issue two sons, Timothy, afterwards attorney general of the province of New Brunswick, and James, of Rye; descendants of the latter are still living in the town. Also four daughters, Alethea, wife of the Rev. Joseph Lamson, Anna, wife of Gilbert Brundage, Charity, wife of Josiah Purdy, from whom descend the Purdys of Rye, and Esther who married first David Brown, and secondly Jes…

Ebenezer Piinderson.a In 1763 this gentleman informs the Society " that since writing his last letter, besides two-thirds of the Sundays at Rye, and the other third at White Plains, North Castle and Bedford, he had been twice to Crampond and once to Croton, he had also baptized nineteen adults and ninety-two children." Mr. Punderson died in 1764. The following inscription is taken from his m…

George the Third, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, To all to whom these presents shall conne, greeting : Whereas our loving subjects, Peter Jay, Elisha Budd, Christopher Isinghart, Timothy Wetmore, Caleb Purdy, Joshua Purdy, John Guion, Joseph Purdy, Gilbert Willet, John Carhart, Thomas Sawyer, Gilbert Brundige, John Thomas, …

tenant Governor and Commander-in-chief of our Province of Newr York and the territories depending thereon in America, in Council did set forth that the inhabitants of the said parish of Rye, in communion of the Church of England as by law established, have by voluntary contributions erected and finished a decent and convenient church in the town of Rye, in the said parish, for the celebration …

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. ; . 71 shall be for ever hereafter capable and able in the law to purchase, take, hold, receive, "and enjoy any messuages, tenements, houses, and real estate whatsoever, in fee simple for term of life or lives, or in any other manner howsoever, for the use of the said cliurch, and also any goods, chattels, or personal estate whatsoever, Provided always that the clear yea…

shall be for ever hereafter capable and able in the law to purchase, take, hold, receive, "and enjoy any messuages, tenements, houses, and real estate whatsoever, in fee simple for term of life or lives, or in any other manner howsoever, for the use of the said cliurch, and also any goods, chattels, or personal estate whatsoever, Provided always that the clear yearly value of the said real esta…

.72 ' HISTORY OF THE - he or they is or are herein nominated and appointed, or whereunto he or they shall or may be so elected and chosen, then our royal will and pleasure is and we do hereby direct, ordain and require the rector and inhabitants of the parish of Rye in communion as aforesaid for the time being to meet at the said churchj and choose other or others of their members in the place…

he or they is or are herein nominated and appointed, or whereunto he or they shall or may be so elected and chosen, then our royal will and pleasure is and we do hereby direct, ordain and require the rector and inhabitants of the parish of Rye in communion as aforesaid for the time being to meet at the said churchj and choose other or others of their members in the place and stead of him or th…

COUNT i^ OF WESTCHESTER. 73 the time being, being met in vestry as above directed, shall for ever hereafter have, and they are hereby invested with full power and authority by majority of their voices, to do and execute in the name of the rector and inhabitants of the parish of Rye in communion of the Church of England as by law established, all and singular the powers and authorities hereinbe…

And also in like manner to appoint the /ormofthe common seal hereinbefore granted and the same to alter, break and new make at their discretion ; and also in like manner to appoint such officer or officers as they shall stand in need of; always provided that the rector of the said church for the time being shall have the sole power of nominatinoand appointing the clerk to assist him in performi…

And further we' do by these presents for us, our heirs and successors, give and grant unto the rector and inhabitants of the parish of Rye in communion of the Church of England as by law established, and their successors for ever, that this our present grant shall be deemed, adjudged and construed in all cases most favorably and for the best benefit and advantage of the said rector and inhabit…

established, and that this our present grant being entered on record as is here' inafter particularly expressed, shall be good and efiectual in the law to all intents, constructions and purposes whatsoever, against us, our heirs and successors, according to our true intent and meaning herein before declared, notwithstanding the not reciting or misreciting, not naming or misnaming of any of the a…

Witness our trusty and well beloved Cadwallader Golden, Esquire, our Lieutenant Governor and Commander-in-chief of our Province of New York, and territories thereon in America, at our Fort in our city of New York, by and with the advice and consent of our Council for our said province, the nineteenth day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand, seven hundred and sixty four, and of o…

Hawkins,) in the war, whether from the Royalist or American armies proved fatal to several of them. At Rye, Mr. Avery was a principal sufferer ; his horses were seized, his cattle driven off, and his property plundered. His death, by some supposed to have been occasioned by these losses, happened soon afterwards.''^ » Hawkins' Hist. Not. Col. Church, 281. Mr. Avery was a step-son of Uie celeb…

Upon the reception of this letter, a meeting of the congregation was called, which assembled at the house of Mrs. Haviland, in Rye, on the 5th of May, 17S6. Mr. Joshua Purdy was unanimously elected president of the meeting. On motion it was resolved to take the sense of the congregation, whether they would comply with the request of the letter, and send delegates to meet in convention at St…

This individual was called away whilst in the morning of life from the field of his earthly labors to reap an eternal reward, A. D. 1793. His tombstone bears the following simple inscription. 76 HISTORY OF THE •• ' In Memory of. the '' .' Rev. Mr. David Foote, . ^ . late Pastor of Rye and White Plains, who departed this life the first of August, 1793, aged 32 years. : • , . Blessed are …

Christ Church, Rye, was incorporated on the 12th of March, 1796. Peter Jay and John Barker, churchwardens, Joshua Purdy, Sen., Roger Piu'dy, John Haight, Thomas Carhart, Gilbert Hatfield, Roger Purdy, Jonathan Horton and Jonathan Purdy, vestrymen. c A second incorporation occurs on the 18th of June following. The present glebe was purchased by the vestry in 1794. Upon it a neat parsonage has …

27 Aug. 1765, Rev. 1777, Rev. Sept. 1787, Rev. Nov. 1790, Rev. 1793, Rev. Nov. 1796, Rev. Rectors, Thomas Pritchard, Clericus, George Muirson, Clericus, Christopher Bridge, M. A. Cler. Mr. Barclay, Clericus, Thomas Poyer, Clericus, Robert Jenney, Clericus,!^ James Wetmore, Clericus, Joseph Lamson, Clericus, Ebenezer Pundersou, Clericus,*^ Ephraim Avery, Clericus, Isaac Hunt, Cleric…

He was formerly, for many years together, one of the ministers of the Church of England, in Boston, a religious and worthy man, a very good scholar, and a fine grave preacher. His performances in the puli)it were solid, judicious and profitable, his conversation was agreeable and improving, and though a strict churchman in his principles, yetof great respect and charity to dissenters, and much…

On his return, he reorganized a church at the village of Poquetannuc, in North Gr3ton, in 1738, which has ever since existed," &c. Mr. Punderson was for some years an itinerant missionary of the " Society for the Propagation of the Gospel," from 1740 to 1750. In 1753-4 he was settled missionary in the towns of Guilford, New Haven and Branford." Ibid. 78 HISTORY OF THE «! Aug. 1797, Rev. Samue…

" This establishment is situated on the Boston post road, twenty six and a half miles from the city of New York, and is of easy access therefrom, by land or water. It possesses many attractions to render it a favorite place of resort for the young. The buildings are spacious and conveniently planned, and the internal arrangements perfect and complete. Ample play grounds furnish every opportunit…

Upon the western shore of Poningoe neck or Brown's Point stands, the small hamlet of Milton, overlooking the mouth of the Blind brook, (Mockquams) the beautiful scenery of the Mill creek and the wooded shores of Budd's neck. Here are several stores and the tide mill of Henry Sandford and company; the latter is situated at the head of the navigable waters of Mill creek. In the immediate vicini…

The following inscription is taken from one of the oldest tombstones: Mary, daughter to Samuel and Mary Kniifen, deceased January ye 12, 1707. Upon another richly carved stone surmounted by a winged cherub, are these words : In memory of Mr. Joseph Lyon, who deceased February the 2 1st, A. D. 1761, in the 84th year of his age. Here are also interred the bodies of the Rev. William Thompson^ and…

Till the last trumpet's joyful sound, • Then burst these chains with sweet surprise, ,' And in my Saviour's image rise. Also memorials to Stephen Roe, M. D., and Dr. Charles Mc Donald a soldier of the Revolution. The Unionville Cetnetery belonging to the Episcopal church, is situated in North street. It contains monuments to the families of Budd, Nelson, Kniffen, Osborne, Bulkiey, Brooks, Mer…

Rec.vol. i. 7. c New Haven Col. Rec. vol. i. 425. To face page SI, vol. Li. PEDW Arms borne by the Hugueaot. D'azur, :;li8vrou d'or, en chef demi soleil splendan Fiancis Jay, died during tlie v fiom Fiance to England. unSed Peter Jay, orRye,=Mary, da. of Jacolms 3d N ITOf.ob ITtli Api 11,1782; mar. 20tli Jan 1728. Buried at Rye Augustus, nat. 15tli James, "a^.^Tth April, April, I7…

John Hudd, proprietor of Budd's neck, by his last will dated the 13th of October, 16G9, bequeathed to his son John, all his part of the Mill on Blind brook, and to his son Joseph, the Epawqnammis lands. Joseph Budd was the first patentee of Budd's or Rye neck, under the crown, in 1720.* From the Budds, the neck went by purchase, into the families of the Purdys, Gedneys, Guions and Jays, &.c. …

There was also an ancient French family in Paris of the name of Le Jay, which formerly distinguished itself in the civil department of the state, many of whom bore the same christian name, as many of the Jays have since done, amongst whom is found, a John le Jay in the early part of the sixteenth century; a Nicolas le Jay, Baron de Tilley de la Maison Rouge, et de St. Fargeau, Seigneur de Vi…

Geiiealogique et Chronologique par le P. Anselme, 1731, vol. ix. 304. The arms borne by Nicolas le Jay, were " D'azur au chevron d'or, accompagne en chef de deux 6toiles de meme en point, d'un moutou passant d'argent. The arms of Pierre le Jay the Huguenot, closely resemble the former, viz. : " d'azur au chevron d'or, en chef demi soleil splendant, entre deux etoiles de meme en point, a roc pro…

Annn Maria, rat. Mary, n niiimhOct, ll'lliOcl in*, innr. May. 1741, tib.Ju- of Bedford, I Win Livingii.jn, nai. I'J Ap diew llnrclay. m 7 Nov 172«t, ro. M A Recior SOUi Oei 1737, 10,1741 lTja,ob20lli 1734,dU. rk-il7dj ly 0, 1741 na(. i-2ihl)rc. Governor of N.J. I7J7, ot, a, 8''pM77:i, ob.SM Oc ob Ap. T, of St. JntinsCh. ohMUlSept. May, I Ocl. 1815 Bu- SihJuly, "^ 1715;_m.-^eili 1..H. Aug 1750. …

Pierre Jay is presumed to have been of the house of Le Jay, of Poitou. There was also an ancient French family in Paris of the name of Le Jay, which formerly distinguished itself in the civil department of the state, many of whom bore the same christian name, as many of the Jays have since done, amongst whom is found, a John le Jay in the early part of the sixteenth century; a Nicolas le Ja…

Geuealogique et Chronologique par le P. Anselme, 1731, vol. ix. 304. The arms borne by Nicolas le Jay, were " D'azur au chevron d'or, accompagne en chef de deux etoiles de memo en point, d'un mouton passant d'argent. The arms of Pierre le Jay the Huguenot, closely resemble the former, viz. : '< d'azur au chevron d'or, en chef demi soleil splendant, entre deux etoiles de meme en point, a roc pro…

His eldest son was the one chosen for this purpose, but he unfortunately died on the voyage. With great promptness, the father sent his second son, Augustus, who was then barely twelve years old, to take his place. This happened A. D. 1677. The troubles and persecutions wliich Mr. Jay seemed to have foreseen, and which preceded the revocation of the Edict of Nantes, now commenced, and in Januar…

We can easily im.agine what must have been the situation of a pious family, and what the feelings of a husband and a father under such circumstances. Mr. Jay determined that those nearest and dearest to him should no longer be exposed to insult and contamination ; and, finding a safe opportunity, he secretly sent his family, together with several articles of value, on board a vessel bound for…

The first of his vessels that made its appearance was from a Spanish port, laded chiefly with iron ; and fortunately, both for his honor and his future means of living, both ship and cargo belonged entirely to himself. The pilot faithful to his instructions, anchored the vessel in the place determined on. With his assistance, Mr. Jay embarked and sailed immediately for England. He arrived in …

Thence, facilitated by the kindness of his friends, he managed to procure a passage to Charleston, S. C. ; for he also, like his parents, was resolute in sacrificing everything for his religion. From Charleston, driven by a climate unhealthy even to natives, and doubly so to foreigners, he travelled to Philadelphia; but, finding in that city, then an infimt state, no field for the exercise of…

Into this regiment Isaac entered, impelled by the ardor of youth, and no doubt not a little by the recollection of the many insults and injuries he and his fomily had received at the hands of those who professed the Romisli religion. He sealed his conviction of the justice of his own cause with his blood, and died not long after the battle of the Boyne, from the effects of wounds received in …

» On tlie 4th of March, 1686, letters of deniziition were granted to Augustus Jay. Upon the 29th of Sept. 1698, King William the third by his royal letters patent, granted to Augustus Jay, " all the rights and privileges of a native born English subject." Augustus Jay was admitted to the freedom of the city of New York, by the mayor and Aldermen, on the 27th January, 1700. From the orlguial do…

The calls of business soon separated this iiappy party, and Au- '^ustus took a last farewell, and returned to his business in America. A few years after his return he married Anna Maria, daughter of Mr. Balthazar Bayard. She like himself, was descended from a fiiuiily who had suffered from religious persecution. Her great grandfather was a Frenchman, a Protestant professor of theology, in on…

Augustus Jay went on for many years increasing his wealth and influence ; and, after having had three children, all of whom were daughters, he was at last made happy by the bnlh of a son in the year 1704. This son, the fi\ther of John Jay, he named Peter. ]\o other children were born, and Peter therefore, at his father's death, which did not take place until he had reached the age of 84, fou…

Their eighth child John Jay was born on the 12th of December. 1745, the same year that his father purchased the Rye estate.=>^ At the age of eight years, John Jay was sent to a grammar school at New Rochelle; his instructor being the Rev. Pierre Stouppe, minister of the French Episcopal Church. '• Here he continued for three years, and was then placed by his father under the care of a private tu…

" John Jay, L. L. D., first chief justice of the United States under the constitution of 1789, graduated at King's (now Columbia) College, A. D. 1764, and in 1768 was admitted to the bar. He was appointed to the first American Congress in 1774, Being on the committee with Lee and Livingston to draft an ad- » Here John Jay spent his boyhood. >> Compiled and abridged from the Hfe of John Jay by He…

March 12, 1777, he reported to the convention of New York the draft of a form of government, which was adopted, and many of the provisions of which were introduced into the constitution of other states. From May 3, 1777, to August 18, 1779, he was chief justice of the state, but resigned that office in consequence of his duties as president of congress. The glowing address of that body to t…

Though not a member of the convention which formed the constitution of the United States, he was present at Annapolis, and aided by his advice. He also assisted Madison and Hamilton in writing the Federalist. In tlie convention of New York, he contributed to the adoption of the constitution. He was appointed chief justice by Washington, September 26, 1789. In 1794 he was appointed minister ple…

The building is a handsome structure of wood, presenting a lofty portico on the north. The south front commands a beautiful lawn, and charming views of the Sound and Long Island. Some highly interesting family portraits adorn the walls of the hall and dining room ; amongst them are the following : Plon. John Jay, first chief justice of the United States, and governor of the state of New York. H…

In one corner of the picture is inscribed "aetat. 64, 1630."'^ The library contains a large and valuable collection of shells « This picture has been engraved for Herring's National Portrait Gallery. In the possession of Henry Munro, Esq., is another portrait of the Hon. John Jay by Stewart, in his robes as chief justice of the United States. b This picture was found in one of the old city res…

The situation of tiie Jay property is very fine, embracing some of the most graceful undulations of a hilly district, highly diversified with rocks, woods and river scenery. Contiguous to the southern portion of the estate, and bordering the Sound, is Maree's neck, and the neighboring islands of Pine and Hen-hawk, the latter consisting of seventy-seven acres, A curious phenomenon, called Mirage…

" Description of new and rare shells with four plates," Svo. N. Y. 1836. 2d ed. pp. 78. " A catalogue of the shells arranged according to the Lamarckian system, together with descriptions of new and rare species contained in the collection of John C. Jay, M. D." 3d ed. 4to. New York, pp. 125, with ten plates. b The title runs thus, " La Sainte Bible qui contient le Vieux et le Nouveau Testament…

Peter Jay Munro, who died 22 Sept. 1833, aged 66 years, 8 months and 12 days. In memory of Judith relict of John W. Watkins, Esq.. and last surviving daughter of William Livingston, COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 91 Governor of New Jersej^, who departed this life July 7th, 1843, in ths 83d year of her age. Anchored safe, the weary soul Shall find eternal rest, Nor storms shall beat nor bi…

Mtat, 79. ' On the west bank of the Byram river, which here forms the boundary between New York and Connecticut, is situated the village of Port Chester.'^ This place has grown rapidly within a few years, and bids fiur to rival any on the Sound ; among other causes, its manufactories have contributed greatly to promote this prosperity. These consist at present, of the iron foundry of William …

In other places it forms romantic glens, shaded with the wild hemlock and fir. The wooded shores of Byram point, rise directly opposite the village, forming a fine contrast to the western side of the river. The Byram is navigable nearly two miles from its mouth, aff"ording an easy transit from this place for the marketable productioiis of the interior. The sloops at present engaged in this tra…

Which ferry our loving subjects John Budd, Hachaliah Brown and Jonathan Brown, Esqs , propose to undertake and to provide and keep at their own charge and expense, a sufficient number of good and able boats and servants for the due attendance on such ferry, &c., &c., and have free liberty to ask, demand and take for ferriage at and for such ferry, &c., the several and respective fees hereinafte…

cattle under two years old each one shilling, for every score of sheep, lambs, hogs and sows five shillings, and so in proportion for any greater or lesser number, for every full barrel one shilling, for every empty barrel four pence, for every full pipe or hogshead six shillings, for every empty pipe or hogshead two shillings, for every firkin or tub of butter four pence, for every bushel of …

For which the patentees and their heirs are to pay to the collector generalof the town being, on the 25lh day of March, commonly called Lady-day, the yearly rent of two shillings and sixpence, &c., &c. Frederick Morris, Secretary. The ancient ferry now exists only in name, the present rapid communications with tlie island having superseded this dangerous mode of navigation. The property is ves…

from the city of New York. There is also a neat boarding house established here for the accommodation of summer visitors to this dehghtful spot. The islands called the Great^ Middle and Little Captains east of Manursing belong to this town. In the village of Portchester is located the Portchester seminary, a large and flourishing institution for the educjition of both sexes. Mr. Edward D. Do…

Coit, Bull, Yarrington, Partridge, Meade, Todd, Cushing, Cox, Meade, Halsey and Giiion. St. Peter's is at present a chapel of ease* to the parish church of Rye. On the same side of the main street is situated the Presbyterian chapel. The erection of this building was commenced May 26, 1830, and completed September, 1833, at a cost of $2100 ; to which a tower and bell were added in the spring…

Such chapels »-ere built in South Carolina before the Revolution. -- Dalcho's History, p. 267. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 95' additional expense of $900. It was dedicated to the worship of God, September, 1833, and has ever since been attached to the Presbyterian church of Rye. At the foot of King street is located the Methodist Epi:t;copal church. This society was incorporated on the 16th of D…

The border hamlet of Glenville is situated on the west bank of the Byram, east of King street. Here are the grist mill and lead manufactory of Samuel G. Cornell, Esq. During the Revolutionary war the continental forces appear to liave been frequently quartered in this town. On the 8ih of January, General Parson's bri^^ade were posted in King street. The same year. General Wooster's division re…

The general surface of the town is uneven and stoney.^ The land, however, is under good cultivation. The soil consists of a clay loam. The natural growth of wood is oak, chestnut, walnut, hickory, (fee, on the higher lands, and in the low lands, ash, birch, and maple. We have already shown that it is drained on the east by Byram river, and on the west by Blind brook, both flowing into Long I…

The place acquired its name from the Heathcote family, who originally came from Scarsdale, Derbyshire, England. "More onward, says the learned Camden, (describing that part of Derbyshire,) we see Chesterfield in Scarsdale, that is, in a dale enclosed with rocks: For crags were call'd scarrs by the Saxons." Under the Mohegan Indians Scarsdale is believed to have formed a portion of the Indian t…

" Witnesseth that the said Patthunck, Beaupo, Kohawney, and Wapetuck, &c., for and in consideration of a certain sum of good and lawful money to them in hand paid, and secured to be paid, at or before the ensealing and delivery of these presents, by the said Caleb Heathcote, the receipt whereof the said PaUhunck, Beaupo, Kohawney, Wapetuck, &c., doth hereby acknowled^'e themselves therewith to …

bargained, alienated, enfeoffed, and confirnned, and do by these presents g've, grant, bargain, sell, alienate, enfeoffe and confirm unto the said Caleb Heathcote, his heirs an<i assignees forever, all our rights, title, and interest in a certain tract of land lying and being in the county of Westchester, bounded as follows : To begin on the w est side at southermost end of a ridge known by th…

Signed sealed and delivered in presence of us, Ann Mullington, Patthunck, Benj. Collier, Beaupo, John Cooke, Cohawney, The mark of Wapetuck, Kaokquerin Womatera. Upon the 2lst of March, 1701, the extensive purchases of Colonel Caleb Heaihcote in Westchester county were erected into the lordship and manor of Scarsdale. to be holden of the king in free and common soccage, its lord yielding …

head thereof, and thence in a north line until eighteen miles from said marked tree is completed, westerly at the marked tree or a great rock, being the westermost part of the said northern bounds of the aforesaid township being about two miles from the county road, and thence to run northerly eighteen miles as ye line on ye eastermost side of the said land runneth, including in ye said manor …

iOO - , . HISTORY OF THE dow and premises within the respective limits and bounds aforesaid, with all and every of the appurtenances unto him the said Caleb Heathcote, his heirs and assigns, to the only proper use and behoof of him the said Caleb Heathcote, his heirs and assigns for ever, provided that nothing herein contained shall be construed, deemed or taken to give the said Caleb Heathcot…

dow and premises within the respective limits and bounds aforesaid, with all and every of the appurtenances unto him the said Caleb Heathcote, his heirs and assigns, to the only proper use and behoof of him the said Caleb Heathcote, his heirs and assigns for ever, provided that nothing herein contained shall be construed, deemed or taken to give the said Caleb Heathcote any further title than w…

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 101 times hereafter meet together and choose assessors within ye manor aforesaid, according to such rules, ways and methods as are prescribed for cities, towns, and counties, within our said Province by ye acts of General Assembly for defraying the public charge of each respective city, town and county aforesaid, and all such sums of money so assessed and levied to colle…

times hereafter meet together and choose assessors within ye manor aforesaid, according to such rules, ways and methods as are prescribed for cities, towns, and counties, within our said Province by ye acts of General Assembly for defraying the public charge of each respective city, town and county aforesaid, and all such sums of money so assessed and levied to collect and dispose of for such …

In testimony whereof we have caused the great seal of our province of New York to be hereunto affixed. Witness John Nanfan, P^squire, our Lieutenant Governor and Commander-in-chief of our Province of New York and territories depending thereon in America. Given at Fort William Henry in our city of New York, this twenty-first day of March, in the fourteenth year of our reign. Anno Domini, 170L» …

Tradition says, that the lather of Caleb was a man of fortune, and mayor of Chester, in England ; but Caleb had two brothers born before him, who, probably, one or both, inherited the father's estate ; both procured titles, and founded fiimilies well known in England. The oldest brother was Sir Gilbert Heathcote, the founder and first president of the Bank of England, and Lord Mayor of Londo…

Gilbert was struck with the lady's beauty, and supplanted his brother, who sought refuge with his uncle in New York, married a daughter of " Tangier Smith,"a of Long Island, and became a distinguished man in our history He was a sincere Episcopalian, and probably seconded from principle, tlie views which Fletcher advocated from interest, and in obedience to his orders, Heathcote, in his mili…

» Smith was so called, from having been governor of Tangier, and to distinguish him from " Bull Smith," and ail other Smiths. To face page lO-J, PEDIGREE OF Arms. Ermine three pomeis, each Gilbert Hcathcote, Esq , of Chesterfield in Pcarsdal. !-ir Gilbert=Hester da. of ance.-tor of UhiiMopher the present Rayner, Esq. Sir Gilbert Heathcote of Norinantnn Park, Co. Rutland, oh. Jan. 25, 17…

Tradition says, that the father of Caleb was a man of fortune, and mayor of Chester, in England; but Caleb had two brothers born before him, who, probably, one or both, inherited the father's estate ; both procured titles, and founded famihes well known in England. The oldest brother was Sir Gilbert Heathcote, the founder and first president of the Bank of England, and Lord Mayor of London. …

Heathcote, in his military capacity, had command of the West Riding, on Long Island, and in one of his letters, gives this account of his method of " converting," as my friend Doctor De Kay, from whom I have the extract, says, " military into religious exercises." The colonel came to America in 1692, as I gather from this letter, which is dated in 1704. and he must have had both influence and …

I having then command of the militia, sent an order to a' I the captains, requiring them to call their men under arms, and to acquaint them, that in case they would not in every town agree among themselves to appoint readers, and to pass the Sabbath in the best manner they could, till such times as they should be better provided, that the captains should, every Sunday, call theif companies un…

I beg of you, sir, to present my most humble duty to that honorable body, and thank them for the honor they have been pleased to do me, and may assure them that I shall not only endeavor to give them satisfaction as to any thing they shall desire of me; but if any new matter occurs, which 1 believe may be of service to the Church, I will not fail laying it before them for their consideration. I…

As to the first, I must do all the gentlemen which you have sent to this Province that justice as to declare that a better clergy were never in any place, there being not one amongst them that has the least stain or blemish as to his life or conversation, and though I am not an eye witness to the actions of any, save those in this county, yet I omit no opportunity of inquiring into tlieir beh…

Thomas, of Hempstead, having better assistance, the leading men in his parish not being disgusted, are helpful in the work; and having no other sectaries to oppose him by their meetings but the Quakers, makes very considerable progress, as I have been told by some of the most sensible of his pari^h. As for Mr. Mackenzie, he has a very good report from the people of Staten Island, and I shall …

Bartow, of Westchester, and truly he is a very good and sober man, and is extremely well liked and spoken of by his parishioners in general ; yet although he has been three years in that parish, not many are added to the communion, nor baptized, and few catechised ; and if he is directed to send an account how he has advanced on each of these heads, annually since his coming there, it will be …

Morgan, who was minister of Eastchester, promised me to conform ; that there would not have been occasion of another being sent to us, and by that means have saved 50/. a year more at home, and wholly out of all hopes of any dissenting minister getting footing amongst us, and it will never be well until we are in three parishes ; and I shall not fail, when I have a fair opportunity, to push for…

For Rye parish which is not by one half so large as the least parish established by law in the government here, since my living here, maintained two dissenting ministers, Tiz : one at Rye and Mamaroneck, and one at Bedford, and gave the former 50/. and the latter 40/. a year, which 1 think makes it out very plain what I have ofiered on that head ; and you may be assured I shall omit no opportun…

He has been here about three months, in which time he hath by much outdone my expectation ; having very fully retrieved all that unfortunate gentleman, Mr. Pritchard lost; and if he continues so faithful in the discharge of his trust, of which I have not the least doubt but he will, he'll be able to give as large account of his services as any that has been sent over to this Province. And I m…

Morris will be very particular concerning him -- that being properly his watch. For though that Province is not above 50 miles from my house, and Staten Island about forty, yet by reason of the difficulty of water passages, I have never been at either of them above twice since my coming to America. And I am now more tied at home with a family, and my private affairs than formerly, for which I h…

But bordering on Connecticut there is no part of the continent from whence the Church can have so fair an opportunity to make impressions upon the dissenters in that government, who are settled by their laws from Rye parish to Boston colony, which is about 35 leagues, in which there are abundance of people and places. As for Boston colony, I never was in it, so can say little to it. But for Co…

And abundance of pains is taken to make the ignorant think as bad as possible of her. And I really believe that more than half the people in that government, think our Church to be little better than the Papist. And they fail not to improve every little thing against us: but T bless God for it, the Society have robbed them of their best argument, which was the ill lives of our clergy that cam…

But notvvitbstanding their new college here, and old one in Boston, and that every town in that colony has one, and some two ministers, and have not only heard them say, but seen it in their prints, tliat there was no place in the world where the gospel shone so brightly, nor that the people lived so religiously and well as they : yet I dare aver, that there is not a much greater necessity of …

And notwithstanding all those great shows of religion, and that a; such times as they were destitute of a minister. Greenwich and Stanford, the bounds of the former of which places join upon theirs, and the other is not above ten miles distant, where they were always supplied. But they could not be said to want the opportunity of having the sacraments administered to them, yet I believe 20 of …

That to make an impression under all those disadvantages is very difficult, though I hope not impossible. And though, at first view, the pros^ pect of doing any good upon them is very little, yet no doubt but the most proper measures ought to be taken, leaving the event to Almighty God. Now, to give you my thoughts in what way this great work may best be endeavored at, so as it may be done wi…

And when this essay has been made, I shall be much better able to guess at the state of that government, and what is fitting to be done nest. Now the person that I would advise them to pitch upon by all means for this expedition, is Mr. Muirson ; he being not only posted next those parts, and so will look less like design, but he has a very happy way of delivery, and makes little use of his n…

I have not only mentioned this to you, but in my letter to my Lord of London, and shall patiently wait for his and the society's comm.ands therein. I will now proceed in giving direct answers to the several queries mentioned in yours. Having as yet, only spoke to the first, so shall now take the rest in course. As for Mr. Moor's mission, you will undoubteHly have the account thereof very fully…

And not only that, but the society will, I believe, find employment enough for their money in sending of missionaries amongst those who call themselves christians, on the coast of America; which I find to be their resolution. And it is certainly the greatest charity in the world, to have the best religion planted in these parts, which with time will, in all probability, be so vast a country an…

Dellius, I don't think it worth the while in being at any extraordinary charge in sending of him ; because I believe no consideration would make him live in the Indian country. And if he did, he has not the language ; and one that goes on that mission must be a young man, who is able to grapple with fatigues, and will not only take pains, but is capable of learning the language ; and it is a g…

And now I am on this subject, it will be very proper that the society direct Mr. Cleator, if he comes over, or any schoolmaster whom they appoint in their respective places to catechise and instruct the negroes and Indians ; and that the ministers in their several parishes were desired to send a list of all the slaves or free negroes and Indians, the society would then see how that matter was fu…

Bartow's parish, and contributes toward his maintenance, which disables them, in a great measure, to pay toward Mr. Bondet's, who is in very grea' want. It is true, besides twenty pounds a year, which the people of New Rochelle promise him, and is very ill paid, he has thirty pounds a year settled on him out of the public revenue here, as the French minister in York hath ; but that is paid wit…

And whereas, he has been obliged for his bread, to use the French prayers in his French congregation, according to the orders of the Protestant churches of France, and had that liberty granted him (as he tells me) upon his receiving of orders, it is his earnest request, that he might have directions relating thereunto, wherein he might be required not to use otherwise than the liturgy of our c…

If this matter goes forward, I expect that the greatest part of the people of New Rochelle will cease their contributions to Mr. Bondet; so I must desire the society to consider him with some allowance in England. And if effectual care could be taken that 30/. is paid him, 15/. sterling more, with the small helps he will have from those who will continue steady to the church, will enable him t…

For if something of this nature is not done, one half the people of the county won't have much benefit by all the cost that is laid out upon them. In the conclusion of your last letter, you tell me that 3'ou had sent some common prayers and catechisms, by Mr. Mackenzy, but do not understand he has brought any ; so beg of you to inquire into that mistake. And in case you send any other books to…

Phillips, and mine, not any that belong to particular men of any great value in the county ; nor are there ten in the whole county but what have been brought over to the church since I came into the province, that truly sir, if we can persuade them to build and finish their churches and schools, help to maintain their ministers and schoolmasters, and fit conveniences for them, it is the most …

Caleb Heathcote; for in the will of George Heathcote of Bucks county, province of Pennsylvania, among other items occurs the following : "I give and bequeath unto my cousin, Caleb Heathcote, of the province of New York, the residue of my estate, and nominate him executor of this my last will and testament. "'^ Col. Caleb Heathcote was also a member of the venerable Propagation Society, mayor o…

"Whereas I am informed that several disorders and misdemeanors are daily committed by the regiment under your command, and no obedience paid to my several orders for prevention whereof, for the future, reposing special trust and confidence in your prudence and conduct by virtue of the power and authority to me given by virtue of their majesties' letters patent under their great seal of Englan…

Given under my hand and seal at armes, at Fort William Henry, New York, the 12lh day of September, 1G93, in the fifth year of his majesty's reign, by his excellency's command. Eenj. Fletcher. Ill 1715 Colonel Heathcote received the appointment of surveyor general of the province. Among tlie archives of the Wyllys family in Boston, Massachusetts, there is still preserved a Latin order from the…

To his eldest son Gilbert he devises his dioelliug house at Mamaronexk, together with the neck of land called Mamaroneck east neck, and all mills, &c., and rights of streams within the limits of Mamaroneck township, known. by the name of the Two Miles Bounds, and also all my lands lying on the east side of Mamaroneck river; and the lands I bought from Anne Richbell, within the county of West…

The last will of his wife, Martha Heathcote, bears date 13th of August, 1736, by which she bequeaths to her daughter Anne, the wife of James de Lancey, the sum of £1000, also a pair of silver candlesticks, silver snuffers and snufF dish, together with my silver tea pot, silver tankard, and my large coffer. To her daughter Martha Johnston she bequeaths the like sum of £1000, and to her daugli…

crombie at the celebrated siege of Fort Ticonderoga, father of the present Lieutenant Colonel James de Lancey, of Somerset, England, the eldest heir male of the De Lancey family. The youngest son was Major John Peter de Lancey of Heathcote Hill, Mamaroneck, who married Elizabeth, daughter of Colonel Richard Floyd, of Floyd's neck. Long Island. This individual ultimately became possessor of the…

Upon the ivest side of the manor the proprietors appear to have been the Crawfords, Devauxs, Vailes, Gedneys, Angevines, Tompkinses and Townsends, On the east side, the Griffens, Fishers, Vails, Underbills, Gedneys and Crom wells. On the sonth-icest, the Griffens and Barkers. The surface of this town is undulating and hilly ; soil, sandy and clny loam ; drained, south by the Bronx river, whi…

John, of_Meicy 2. Nelic Eastchester, removed to Greenburgh, 1731. JoHes, da. of James Oak- 3. .Nathaniel 4. Thomas=Heddy ley, of VVestches- 1. John,_Sarah 2. Moses--Polly 3. Natlia -- Poly 4. AbsaIom_D(,b r- S.Isaac Bark- of So- i er, da. mers of John Tompkii I I I I I I ts u -u g > n: nil ||||| Abraham,=l. Charily John=Zepporah of Onei- I Lawda. rence 2. Martha ' ■ Levine?…

Tompkins, by his wife Sarah Hyatt, and grandson of Stephen Tompkins, whose ancestors emigrated originally from the north of Kngland, (during the time of the religious persecution in that country.) and landed at Plymouth, in the colony of Massachusetts ;^ from Plymouth they removed to Concord. John Tompkins of that place, had John born there in 1642, and a daughter, Ruth, in 1640. The Tompkins …

It is related that Mr. Tompkins's daughters often spun in the shop, and sometimes would sing some poetry which was composed about that time, concerning the martyrdom of King Charles, (in which they are mentioned) which much amused the judges. The girls were of course acquainted with their concealment. ^ After remaining in Eastchester a short time, the sons of Nathaniel and John Tompkins remo…

Tompkins, Vice President of the United States.^ He was the seventh son of the Hon. Jonathan G. Tompkins, by his wife Sarah Hyatt, and. grandson of Stephen Tompkins, whose ancestors emigrated originally from the north of Kngland, (during the time of the religious persecution in that country.) and landed at Plymouth, in the colony of Massachusetts ;b from Plymouth they removed to Concord. John …

It is related that Mr. Tompkins's daughters often spun in the shop, and sometimes would sing some poetry which was composed about that time, concerning the martyrdom of King Charles, (in which they are mentioned) which much amused the judges. The girls were of course acquainted with their concealment.'^ After remaining in Eastchester a short time, the sons of Nathaniel and John Tompkins remo…

He was admitted to the bar of the suprem.e court m the capacity of attorney, 5ih Aug., 1797.* In 18Ui, he \vas elected a representative of the city, in the convention to revise the constitution of the state ; in 1802, was chosen to the state legislature ; and in 1804, was appointed a judge of the supreme court of the state, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the election of Chief Justice Lew…

At the bar in the city of New York during the early part of his life, he sustained an honorable rank ; on the bench of the supreme court of the state, amid the bright constellation of judicial talent, learning and eloquence which then adorned it, he was conspicuously distinguished while yet a comparative youth, and we venture to say, that no judge since the formation of our government, ever p…

The distinction which he gained in his judicial capacity, soon elevated him to a different theatre of action, the gubernatorial chair of his native stale. (In 1807, when not thirtythree years of age,) he was put forward as a candidate by the most influential of the republicans of that day, and in the mode in which he administered the government he did not disappoint their choice. Those were tu…

In 1812, he prorogued the senate and assembly of the state. In this brief sketch, it is not to be expected that even all the most prominent measures of Gov. Tompkins's administration can be noticed.'"^ We come now, (continues his biographer) to the part which he bore in our late war witli Great Britain, which embraces a most interesting period of his life. Whenever the history of that war sha…

Upon application to the quarter master general, 1 find there are but 139 tents and 60 camp kettles at this place, and even those I take by a kind of stealth, the deputy quarter master general declines giving an order for their delivery, until he shall have a written order from the quarter master general, and the latter is willing I shall take them, but will not give the deputy a written order …

As to cannon, muskets and ammunition, I can find no one here who will exercise any authority over them, or deliver a single article upon my requisition, neither can I find any officer of the army who feels himself authorized to exercise any authority, or do any act which will aid me in the all important object of protecting the inhabitants of our extended frontier exposed to the cruelty of sa…

The quarter master general of that day, refused to make any advances to them ; the governor was therefore placed in the dilemma of providing as well as he could for them, expenses of every kind, or of permitting, them to return home for want of accommodation, disgusted both with the war and the government; lie issued orders for raising a brigade of volutiteers upon his own responsibility, whi…

But regardless of censure or disapprobation he called into the field large bodies of militia, and organized a corps of new fencibles for the protection of the city of New York, consisting of one thousand men. In Sej)tember, 1814, the militia in service for the defence of the city amounted to 17,500 men. He was even ready to dispatch a force imder the lamented Decatur for the assistance of Bal…

To defeat his arrogant design and save the state from inroad, it was necessary immediately to exercise fuller powers and more ample resources than had been placed in his hands by the legislature. He proceeded therefore to make such dispositions as were deemed indispensable to secure the exposed points against menaced invasion. To effect these objects he found it necessary to transcend the aut…

Rathbun) more than any one man in the Union to the success of our arms in repelling- the invaders of our soil, Mr. Tompkins disbursed for the United States very nearly two millions of dollars. Tliis sum was charged to him. Further, he borrowed for the use of the general government more than ore million, three hundred thousand dollars, some of it partly upon the credit of the government, and s…

The officers were appointed by the council of appointment, which in the winter of 1813-14, was together with one branch of the legislature opposed to the administration of the general government, and to the prosecution of the war, and it is evident from his correspondence at this period that attempts were constantly made to create discontents, by the recommending of persons for promotion over …

"In February, 1817, having received official information of his election to the office of Vice President of the United States he surrendered that of chief magistrate of the state of JNew York." He was also chancellor of the university, and in June, 1820, was elected grand master of masons in the state of New York. In 1821, he was chosen a delegate for the county of Richmond to the convention…

The task, however, of doing full justice to his memory belongs to an abler pen ; but no one is too feeble to admire the elevated patriotism which induced him, at a most trying crisis, to forego tlie honor intended for him by the President, to sacrifice his own health and the comfort of his family to the paramount duty of serving his country in that sphere where he could be most useful, and to…

If it should be asked what was his reward, for his great services to his country, and where stands his monument? the veneration in which his memory is yet regarded by the whole nation, answers that it is erected in the hearts of his countrymen. " Such honors Ilion to her hero paid, And peaceful slept the mighty Hector's shade. ''(> » In consequence of the death of Governor Tompkins in 1825, and…

The only surviving brother of the Governor is George Washington Tompkins, Esq., of White Plains. The neighboring property on the south formerly belonged to the Hon. Richard Morris for many years chief justice of the province of New York, from whom it passed to his son-in-law, tlie late Brigade Major William Popham. The mansion erected in 1790, is a spacious wooden structure, and occupies a v…

Mark's Church in the Bowery,) the governors of three different dynasties, Dutch, EngUsh and American, repose almost side by side. In the Stuyvesant vault, next to Governor Stuyvesant are the remains of the English governor, Colonel Henry Sloughter, who died in 1691. In the vault of Mr. Miathorne, not far distant, the body of Daniel D. Tompkins, a former governor ,Qf th* state of New York, was i…

To Hampshire county they gave several sheriffs.^ Sixth in descent from Gilbert Popham was Sir John Popham, knight of the Bath, lord chief justice of the Q,ueen's Bench, purchaser of the Littlecot estate, Wiltshire, England ; this individual died, A. D. 1607, and his remains repose under a magnificent tomb in the church of Wellington, surrounded by a palisade of wood and iron ; on a tablet are t…

His only son he significantly named Icabod,i^ (the glory is departed.) Icabod left one son, John, the father of James and grandfather of William Popham of Bandon, whose son was the late Major William Popham of Scarsdale. We are indebted to the New York Express, of September 27, 1847, for the following account of the late Major Popham. " He was born in the town of Ban- » Robertus de Popham, …

Rago-, with eighteen more of the enemy. He was then appointed a captain in the army, and having followed the American arms to White Plains, he there again distinguished himself as an accomplished soldier and brave man. As a captain he took part in the battle of Brandywine, and also acted as aid to Gen. Clinton in the northern division of the army, and was also the aid of Gen. Sullivan in his w…

In 1804, he again took up his abode in New York, where he remained until 1811, attending to his profession, and paying particular attention to the education of his children- He then returned to his farm, and lived there until the year 1836, when the death of his wife^ occurred, and he then returned to New York and resided until his own death. "He was ever a remarkably religious man, and died …

His funeral took place on Sunday evening last, and Bishop de Lancey, an old and well tried friend of the departed, officiated on the occasion. The remains of the deceased were conveyed to White Plains, where, in the little church-yard of the village, they now repose in peace. He lived the life of a noble man, and died the death of a happy Christian -- leaving behind him three children, two son…

He was a native of Ireland, and came to this country' previous to our Revolution, and was at its commencement, appointed a lieutenant in the army, and at the battle of Long Island with a detachment of troops under his command, captured and brought to head quarters in this city, a British guard with its commanding officer, and was highly complimented by General Washington on the occasion ; he wa…

Immediately norih of the Popham residence, is situated the estate of the Varian family. The late Col. Jonathan Varian who greatly distinguished himself in the last war with Great Britain, was the eldest son of Michael Varian, who occupied the homestead in 1775. Michael as well as his brothers Richard and Isaac, took an active part in their country's service, during the revolutionary war. Of …

In private life he was respected and beloved by all who knew him ; liis mental faculties were retained with great vigor until the last moment of his life, and died as a Christian soldier, with the confident hope, that his piety and faithfulness, would entitle him to the reward in the life to come, promised to those who coatiuue faithful to the end. " Sweet sleep the brave who sink to rest. Wit…

Upon the site of the oldest building stood a much older structure, erected prior to the Revolution. ^ . . The first Independent election for officers of the manor of Scarsdale, took place on the 22nd of Dec. 1783. In pursuance of an act of the legislature passed Oct. 23d, 1779, entitled " an act to provide for the tennporal government of the southern part of this state, whenever the enemy shal…

At a town meeting held in the manor of Scarsdale, at the school house in said manor, near Capt. Jonathan Griffin's, on the 6th of April, 1784, and in the 8th year of the independency of America, according to an act of assembly made in that case for each town, manor, province and district, to choose all necessary town officers for the benefit of the towns, for the ensuing year. Jonathan Tompki…

iSoMERS is situated twenty miles north of the village of White Plains, distant fifty miles from New York, and one hundred and twenty from Albany, bounded north by Dutchess county, east by North Salem and Lewisborough. south by Bedford and New Castle, and west by Yorktown. Prior to t'le year 1788 Somers formed a part of the township oi Hanover, within Cortlandl's manor. Upon the 7th of March,…

The ketch Intrepid was fitted out as a fire-ship, filled to the decks with barrels of gunpowder, shells, pitch, and other combustible materials ; and Capt. Somers, with a volunteer crew, undertook the hazardous, almost desperate, task of navigating her in the darkness of the night into the middle of the Turkish flotilla, when the train was to be fired and they were to make their escape as th…

The Americans waited -- waited -- in anxious -- at last sickening suspense. Their cotnpanions came not -- the hours rolled on-- no boat hailed -- no oar splashed in the surrounding darkness. The east grew gray with the dawn -- the sun shone brightly above the horizon, nought but a few shattered vessels lying near the shore -- the flotilla -- the batteries -- and the minarets of Tripoli gilded…

Indian lodges also occupied the higher grounds and adorned the romantic banks of the numerous streams intersecting this town. In the woods of Ray Tompkins, Esq., situated upon the east side of Angle Fly brook, are yet visible the remains of Indian habitations. The Indian burying ground lies near Wood's bridge, at the junction of Plum brook and Croton river. This beautiful portion of Westches…

The bush burning presents a grand and sublime appearance. On seeing it from without, we would imagine that not only the dry leaves, vegetables and limbs would be burnt, but that the whole woods would be consumed where the fire passes, for it frequently spreads and rages with such violence, that it is awful to behold," &c.a The last burning remembered by the oldest inhabitant took place on the…

Miller; south lot, No. 5, Stephen de Lancey ; ditto No. 6, Stephen van Cortlandt ; ditto half of lot No. 7, Stephen van Cortlandt ; part of south lot No. 9, Mrs. Susannah Warren ; ditto, No. 10, Stephen de Lancey ; this lot has since been annexed to the town of New Castle by an act of the legislature, passed in 1846. Subsequent to the above division, we find the heirs of Stephanus van Cortlan…

In the year 1762, Andrew Johnston conveyed to Hachaliah Brown, "all that lot of land, situate, lying and being in lot No. 6, east range, and being part of north lot No. 7, at Plum brook, consisting of two hundred and thirty acres. i^ It appears that Andrew Johnston did also in his lifetime, by a certain indenture bearing date, 20th March, 1762, lease to John Hampstead a certain lot of land, …

How few can reach those years of lime, Which here are numbered to our view, Since death calls most while in their prime. And leaves behind so aged few. Upon the 3d of Dec. 1772, the devisees of Andrew Johnston conveyed to Lewis Bailey, farm No. 9, in west range of great north lot No. 7- In the year 1775, the executors and heirs of Andrew Johuston deceased, conveyed to Abraham Theaie, certai…

^'- Book of the records of the proceedings from the first town meeting of the people of Stephentown, being the year of our Lord, one thousand, seven hundred and eighty-eight, whereof William Horton, Esq. was chosen town clerk. The first Tuesday in April, in the year above written, the people of Stephentown met at the house of Benjamin Green, for choosing town officers and other necessary bus…

The village of tSomers Flai?!, commonly so called, "is the principal market of lean stock of cattle ni:d sheep, brought hither from various and distant parts of the country to supply the wants occasioned by the sales of fattened cattle and sheep to the butchers of INew York. The farmers of this county carry on an extensive traffic in this way, and droves are annually and almost constantly arriv…

:'■ : John Titus, Charles Wright, ■■ . / Gerard Crane, Daniel Kent, V, .. ■ / Thaddeus Crane, Lewis Brown, - ' J- . Solomon Bailey. y/ - .'/.^ ,:;■■" .\ .■■ OFFICERS. Horace Bailey, Esq., President. Egbert Rowland, Cashier. Near the centre of the village, and directly opposite the junction of the Pines bridge and Peekskiil turnpike road, stands the Elej)ha7it Hotel, a very commodious and han…

St. Luke's Church, Somers. Previous to the erection of this church in 1842, Episcopal services were occasionally performed in the town, by the neighboring clergy. They were held usually in an edifice erected by the liberality of persons belonging to the various religious societies and others, possessing no denominational connection, under the name of the Union Meeting House. Here the churchmen …

This was quickly effected through the active and zealous exertions of the vestry, to whose liberality together with that of several other individuals of the neighborhood, friendly to the undertaking, the parish is indebted for its present commodious and beautiful church. This building was consecrated to the service of Almighty God, on the 19th of January, A. D. 1842, by the Right Rev. Vol. it…

The Presbyterian society was first incorporated on the 10th of January, 1811, under the name of the " Union Presbyterian Church of Somerstown," Darius Crosby, Lewis Brown, Amaziah Mead, Joseph Owen, jr., James Bailey and Ebenezer White, jr., trustees.b 111 the year 1832, a mutual division took place, which led to the erection of the Presbyterian Church at Croton falls, whose pastor is the Rev…

The first Methodist Episcopal society in this town, was incorporated on the 10th of May, 1794, Joseph Hadden, Thomas Bailey, John Stedwell, Abraham Golding, Samuel Wilson, Jun., and Benjamin Huestis, trustees. ^^ A second incorporation of the Methodist Episcopal church, occurs upon the 20th of December, 1808.b The incorporation of the Methodist brick church, took place on the 20lh of Sept. 183…

■ • Another mortal snatched away. - ■ \ - ^' From life, from friends, from every tie That binds to earth, yet called to die, . ' ' S ich is our lot, like him here laid. We must be numbered with the dead, And yield our life a transient day, To mingle with our mother clay. In this yard lie also the remains of Mary, wife of Luther Kirinicutji^ who departed this life Nov. 13th, 1811, aged 56 ye…

At this place, the Croton river " affords hydraulic power to a great extent, but little of which is as yet occupied for manufacturing purposes." The stream is said to average three hundred horse power. Here are located a Presbyterian church, a paper mill, a saw and grist mill, a clothier's works, a post office, two stores and several dwellings, besides a rail road depot for the accommodation…

The Presbyterian Society was first organized here, in 1833> under the pastoral charge of the Rev. Joseph Nimmo. A neat and commodious church edifice has been recently erected, to which is attached a small parsonage and grave yard.i^ Church Memoranda. 1847, Communicants, 25, Baptisms, 2. Bordering the Croton river, are the estates and residences of Mr. Silas Finch, Mr. Edwin Crosby and Thoma…

The margins of this lovely stream are adorned in many places with thick woodland and bold hills, which constrain it into an endless variety of windings, at every turn, presenting new features. South of ft " Lake Mahopack is a beautiful sheet of water, lying in the town of Carmel, Putnam Co. ; it is about one mile in diameter, in which are embosomed two or three small islands. The waters aboun…

On the Mill Brook, a branch of the Muscoota, are situated the paper mills of William Wallace and Abraham H. Miller. Angle Fly Brook, a celebrated trout stream, which rises on the lands of Mr. Tompkins, is a tributary of the Muscoota river. On the east side of Primrose street are situated the residences of Samuel Teed, William Marshall and Ray Tompkins, Esqs. The latter individual is the secon…

Sylvanus Kniften and Jacob Ruxer, also the saw and grist mill of Robert Halleck, This stream has its source in the northern part of the town, and running through the town, passes into the Croton at Woodsbridge. There are few historical notices of importance in connection with Somers, except that during the Revolution, General Washington lay encamped for sometime on the high hills east of the v…

The township of Westchester=i is situated sixteen miles south of the village of White Plains, distant twelve miles from New York, and one hundred and fifty from Albany; bounded on the north by Eastchester, east by the Eastchester bay or Long Island Sound, south by the East River, and west by the Bronx. " Its form is defined by waters on three sides, and of course irregular, but its medi…

Cestria de Castris nomen quasi Castria sumpsit. Chester from Caster (or the camp) was named. A more appropriate name could not have been selected, as it was situated west of the New England settlements. b Spaflord's Gazetteer. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 145 this town embraced West Farms, and the manors of Morrisania and Fordham. Like the adjoining lands, Westchester was originally purchased by…

The extensive ^^ shell banks'' on the shores of the East river, afford evidence that the aboriginal population must at one time have been very considerable. Westchester "was probably first settled in 1642, by a Mr. John Throckmorton and thirty-five associates, who came from New England, with the approbation of the Dutch authorities."*^ By the Dutch it was denominated " Vredelaiid,^^ or the " …

146 • ' HISTORY OF THE -^ • - jiesses, to reside there in peace and enjoy the same privilef^es as our other subjects, and be favored with the free exercise of their religion ; having seeri the petition of the aforesaid Throckmorton, and consulted with the interests of the Company, as this request can by no means be injurious to the country, more so as the Englisli are to settle at a distance …

" We, William Kieft, director general, and the council, in behalf of their high mighty lords, the States General of the United Netherlands, his highness the Prince of Orange, and the noble lords, the managers of the General Incorporated West India Company in New Netherlands residing, by these presents, do publish and declare that we, on this day the date underwritten, have given a:nd granted un…

It is furthermore made an express condition that the aforesaid Jan Throckmorton, according to promise, shall settle on the aforesaid lands as many families as may offer in the same manner, constituting over the said Throckmorton and his company, in our stead, in the real and actual possession of the aforesaid piece of land, lying on the East river aforesaid, giving them by these presents the f…

Done in Fort Amsterdam in New- Netherlands, this Gth day of July, 1643. " William Kieft. " By order ef the noble lords, the directors and council of the New- Netherlands. " CoRNELis TiENHovEN, Secretary.""^ This grant, subsequently called Throckuiorton's neck, embraced the eastern part of the present town. It was bounded on the north by Eastchester neck, on the east by the Eastchester bay a…

The etymology of the name is either British or Saxon, which shows that they held this property before that period. Eighth in descent from John Throckmorton, lord of 'I'hrockmorton in 1130, was John Throckmorton, lord of Throckmorton's neck, Vredeland, who left issue John Throckmorton. M'he patentee is now represented by the Throckmortons of Middletown, New Jersey. Several members of the Throc…

Augustine Hermans, soon after his purchase, conveyed fifty morgen of land situated on Throckmorton's neck, to Thomas Hunt. In 1665 the town of Westchester asserted "that she had always enjoyed Throckmorton's neck."c The following abstract is taken from a cause in the court of assize, September, 1666, wherein Augustine Hermans was plaintiff, for usurpation of rights ; and the inhabitants of ye…

Another writing, acknowledged before IVIr. van Ruyven, of ye plaintiff's making over his interest in ye land in question to Thomas Hunt, sen. The court adjudge in lieu of all ye plaintiff's pretences to Throckmorton's neck, hee shall only have fifty morgen of land thereupon, with meadow proporconable : thirty-four morgen whereof, with a due proporcon of meadow, being that which was heretofore …

Augustine Hermans against the inhabitants of Westchester, by Governor Richard Nicolls.i' On the 7th January, 1667, Ricfiard NicoUs granted to Roger Townsend "a certain parcel of land within the limits of Westchester, upon the maine, situate, lying, and being on ye back side of Throckmorton's neck, at ye south-east end thereof, commonly called New Found Passage, containing fifteen acres, as als…

Thomas Dongan, Captain General, Governor in chief and Vice Admiral in and over the Province of New York and territories depending thereon in America, under his Majesty James the Second, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, &c., &c., &c., Defender of the Faith, &c., to all lo whom these presents shall come, sendeth greeting: Whereas Thomas Hunt of the Westchester…

tract or parcel of land and meadow ground, lying, situate and being within the limits or bounds of the town of Westchester aforesaid, on two certain necks of land called by the name and names of Spicer's neck and Brockett's neck, wh said messuage or tenement and parcel of land and premises is now called and distinguished and known by the name of the Grove Farm of Westchester, being bounded on …

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. " 151 ter wheat as a quit rent, on or before the five and twentieth day of March, at the city of New York, in lieu and stead of all services, dues and demands whatsoever. In iesiimuny of the premises I have caused these presents to be recorded in the secretary's office, and the seal of the Province to be hereunto affixed, the &c., &c., &c., twelfth day of January, in th…

Tiie Grove Farm is now owned by the Ferrises, into which family it passed by the marriage of John Ferris with Hannah .Hunt. At an early period James Rivington (the celebrated printer and bookseller of New Vork^) held considerable property on Throckmorton's neck. The successors of the Rivingtons were the Bayards, a family of considerable opulence and distinction. Samuel Vetch Bayard '• served …

This is apparent from the correspondence of several of the leaders on the popular side, as well as from what has been here said, that his tact and ability in conducting a newspaper was much feared, and that his press had more influence over the public mind than any other in the royal interest in the couutrj'. Rivington died in J 803, set. 78." See Sabine's American Loyalists. tm'- ' --. HISTORY…

"We William Kieft, Director General, and the Council on the behalf of the High and Mighty Lords, the States General of the United Netherlands, the Prince of Orange and the noble Lords, the Managers of the incorporated West India Company in New Netherlands residing, by these presents do publish and declare that we, on this day the date underwritten, have given and granted unto Thomas Cornell a…

Done in the Fort Amsterdam in New Netherlands, this 26th of July, 1646, undersigned, ,.■ - , - • -. , , ■• . \.- .■..(■-- . -■<- William Kieft« COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 153 By order of the noble Lords, the Director General and the Council of New Netherlands. CoRNELis VAN TiENHovEN, Secretary.^ Upon the death of Thomas Cornell, the neck became vested in his widow who conveyed the same to her …

The cause appears to have been decided in favor of Mr. Bridges and his wife, for on the 27th day of March, 1665, the constable of Westchester was required (by the Governor) "to deliver unto Mr. Bridges and his wife, or their assignees, the goods that lye attached in your hands as of right belonging to them, for doing whereof this shall be your warrant. Given under my hand at Fort James in New …

Entries, from 1G64 to ItJGo, page 101. 0 Alb. Book of Gen. Entries, page 102. Vol. II. 20 104 HISTOKY OF THE the original grant whereof nnfo Thomas Cornell, father of the said Sarah Bridges they have also registered, until such time as the cause can be tried. "^i The following particulars are taken from the assize records, in relation to a trial between the two parties, held on the 29th of…

To prove their tiile, a grant and patent from the Dutch governor, Kieft, to Thomas Cornell, deceased, father of Sarah, one of the plaintiffs, is produced and read in court, that upon the said grant, Thomas Cornell was in lawful possession of the said lands, and that he was at considerable charges in building, manuring, and planting ye same, that after some years the said Thomas Cornell was dri…

Pell, the defendant, makes answer for himself, thai he bought the land m question in the year 1654, of the natives, and paid them for it. lie pleads his being a free denizen of England, and hath thereby liberty to purchase lands in any of his majesties dominions, within which compass this is. He alledges the fifth clause in the King's treaty, sent over hither to make for him, as declaring this…

Cornell's and other plantations there, about not paying for those lands, ivhich was the occasioji of their cutting them off and driving away the inhabitants, but the defendant hath paid a valuable consideration to the natives. The attorney for the plaintiffs alledges ye articles of surrender, and the King's instructions, wherein any grant or conveyance from the Dutch is confirmed, and plead t…

" The court having heard the case in difference between the plaintiffs and defendant debated at large concerning their title to a certaine parcell of land, commonly called Cornell's neck, adjoining to Bronx land, near Westchester, and having also seen and perused their writings and evidences, it was committed to a jury, who brought in their verdict for the plaintiffs, viz , that thee land in q…

a The legislature of Connecticut, (says the historian Trumbull,) determining to secure as far as possible the lands within the limits of their charter, authorized one Thomas Pell to purchase of the Indian proprietors all that tract between Westchester and Hudson's river, and the waters which made the Manhadoes an Island ; and resolved that it should be added to Westchester, 1G63. -- Trumbull's …

But, about this period, a number of Puritans from Connecticut must have commenced a settlement, for, at a meeting of the New England commissioners, and Governor Stuyvesant, on the 19th of September, 1650, the latter complained of the English encroachments upon Westchester, and asserted that the " West India Company of Amsterdam, had bought and paid for the lands in question, of the right propr…

We have alrtaly seen that the principal intruder was Thomas PelI.e This individual on the 14th of November, 1654, purchased a * Co. Eec. lib. D. 38. From this family it obtained the name of Willetl's neck. b This individual married Isabella Morris, daughter of Lewis Morris, of Morrisania. « Dunlap's Hist. N. Y. vol. i. 95. «i Alb. Rec. vol. ix. ^75. • • See trial between Thomas Pel! and Cha…

He answered, I cannot understand Dutch, why did not the fiscal or sheriff send English? when he sends English then I will answer. We expect the determination on the boundaries, the next vessel. Time will tell whether we shall be under Dutch government or the Parliament ; until then we remain here under the state of England. Van Elslandt saw their houses and settlements, also the English arms …

vince,bnt,as plainly appears by a copy from a certain letter, that the high sheriff" Lieutenant Weyler kept in and about the time of our late dismal engagements with the savages, a constant correspondence with these barbarians. ^^ Wherefore to promote the welfare of the country, and defend the rights of the Lords Patroons, against such usurpations, it was unanimously resolved by tlie 13irector…

'•With regard to the English prisoners, lately brought hither from Vi'eedlandt, from the village which they call Westchester, who remain yet in confinement in the ship the Weigh-scales, it is unanimously concluded and resolved, that all those who before were on oath and allegiance of this government, and who therefore either for debts or other causes did run away, or against whom the attorney…

Pell, residing at Onkeneg in New England, his dared against the rights and usages of Christian countries to pretend that he bought these lands of the natives, (which long since were purchased of them and paid by your Honors as evidenlly appears from the transfers in your records,) and actually made a beginning of settling and cultivating these lands, without your Honors previous knowledge or c…

All which the attorney general demands that your Honors would send one or two of the oldest to Vreedlandt to inform the remainder of the English that they must leave that spot, taking with them all that they brought thither, under the penalty that if they acted otherwise, that then other measures shall be adopted according to law ; and further that the aforesaid Lieutenant Wheeler and his asso…

Besides this they shall sign an act and promise under oath that they never more will inhabit any of the lands of our Lords and principals situated in Vreedlandt, now lately by them called Westchester, or any other lands within the limits finally concluded at Hartford, nehher settle, or build, or plant, or sow, or mow there, without a special order and consent of your Honors, under the penalty i…

Rec. vol. ii. 301. ii Arrested for taking up arms at Vreedland. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 161 tants of Vreedlant would adopt them and become bail for their good behaviour." "In 1656 the iuhabilauts of Westchester dispatched five of their number, viz., Lieut. Thomas Wheeler, Thomas Newman, John Lord, Jonah Wilbert, WilUam Ward and Nicolas Hurler, to the governor and council that they might con…

" Being presented to the Hon'ble Director General and Council in New Netherland, a report of Brian Norton, captain lieut., Cornelis van Ruyven, secretary, and Carel van Brugge, commissary, appointed to go to Oost-dorp, the director general and council did approve it, upon which they resolved that they would send by the first opportunity to the magistrates of Oost-dorp the following ammunition…

concerne, to esteem them as our elected and confirmed magistrates for the said town. So, after my respects, I rest Your loving friend and governor, P. Stuyvesant.* Amsterdam, N. N., 28ih June, 1660. In 16G2, Governor Stuyvesant granted to the English towns tlie right to nominate their own magistrates, and to have their own courts, " hut in dark and dubious matters, especially in ^viichcraf…

About this period Connecticut claimed Westchester as lying within her jurisdiction -A in support of which she issued the following orders. At a court of general assembly, held at Hartford October 9th, 1662: "This assembly doth hereby declare and inform the inhabitants of Westchester, that the plantation is included in ya bounds of our charter, granted to this colony of Connecticut. "^ To the …

To the Inhahilanls of Westchesler. [Connecticut seal.] 25/A of Oct. 1662. Mr. Gold, Mr. Clark, chairman, Mr. Campfield, and Jehu Burr are hereby appointed to keep a court at Fairfield, when they see cause for the issuing and determining such causes and cases as shall then be presented. Clerk Stamford, Clerk Greenwich, and Westcliester, have hereby liberty to take the benefit of the court of …

"This assembly doth hereby declare and inform the inhabitants of West:, chaster that that plantation is included within the bounds of the charter granted to the colony of Connecticut, and as it late pleased his majesty, our gracious sovereign lord, Charles H., thus to dispose of them, we cannot but declare, that we conceive it most conducible to their tranquility and future peace, that they d…

Lord Stevenson, We humbly beseech you to understand, that wee the inhabitants of this place, have not plotted nor conspired against your Honour. The original of the writing here enclosed, were not in any measure, sought for by us, but were by the said court sent unto us when we expected them not. How to resist ihera we know not, they being as you see, in his majesties name of England. This was…

We were much wondered, that you according to order and your duty, have not presented unto us your nomination of your new magistrates for this present year, being now four months past that this thing should be done, the reason wherefore being unknown to us, we have purposely sent and ordered the bearer, Resolve Waldron our substitute sheriff, (schout) for to inquire after the grounds and reaso…

Their answer was, tjiat they in due time, when the nomination ought to have been made, called the inhabitants together, and requested them to nominate new magistrates for the ensuing year, who decHned to do so at two different times, because they had been summoned by those of Hartford in Connecticut colony, as clearly appears by the following English documents^ conveyed to them for this purpos…

Richard Mills who had it in his possession, or by an order of the people of that village, or in his own authority unknown to them. At last, they acknowledged and declared, that they through ignorance to maintain the peace and tranquility in said village, had committed a Aiult, and solicited with submission and prayed, to be excused for the present time. The director general and council having …

" Whereas, wee by the bearers, your present magistrates were informed, which in part your letters (subscribed by one Richard Mills) doe confirm, that the nomination for new magistrates at due time by them, were propounded at a town meeting, but hitherto differed through some unacceptable orders of Hartford's assembly, this, therefore, are to require and to order you and every one that are inh…

On the 14th day of May, 1663, the general assembly of Connecticut, choose " Mr. Willys, Mr. Gould, Capt. Sallcote and Capt. Young, as a committee to consider and give up their thoutrhts and apprehensions concerning the settlernent of Westchester and Stamford, and to make return to the court.''^ The same court also ordered, that " the letter drav/ne up by the committee to the Manhadoes, be draw…

In his interview with the commissioners (of the New England colonies) on the 21sl of Sept. 1663, he stated, " tliat he wished a friendly and neighborly settlement of differences concerning Eastdorpe hy the Enq-lisJi called Westchester^ and all other disputes, that the parlies may live in peace in the wilderness where many barbarous Indians dwell." He requested of the commissioners a categorica…

I having been tenderly bred from my cradle, and now antient and weakly, and at this time, and ever since I came into this unwholesome place, I have been very ill, and lame with pains in my back, hip and joints, and I doubt not, in a few days, will perdite (endanger or destroy) my life, if not prevented by removal or release, will hope of your honor's gracious admittance and reception, and cra…

The which we for the year following, doe confirm for magistrates of the towne, called East-towne, requiring all and every one whom these may concerne, to esteem them as our elected and confirmed magistrates for the said town ; so, after my love, I shall rest, Your loving friend and Governor Amsterdam, N. N., P. S'ruvvESANT.a 24 May, 1663. The humble petition of Richard Mills, to tlie Hon. Hi…

I so doing, prepared that I might be sure to have them when forced to send for them, which I can freely take my oath unto when called hereunto, wherefore I humbly beseech your honors wrath towards me may be purified, and freedom to me granted, soe as that T may proceed in my lawful calling, the short time I have to stay in these parts, being bound for Virginia in Sept. next, humbly craving par…

By a court of general assembly, (held at Hartford, 8lh of Oct., 1663) it was ordered, that " this court doth accept of the town of Westchester as a member of this corporation, being received and accepted as such, by a council formerly. This court moreover declares, that all the land between the Westchester and Stamford, doth also belong to the colony of Connecticut.''^^ In 1664. the inhabit…

The pretended power of the Manhatoes, did therefore continue protesting against and threatening of the said plantation, keeping the inhabitants at continual watch and ward, until at length the persons of twenty-three inhabitants of Westchester aforesaid, were seized under commission from the said powers, and committed prisoners into the hould of a vessel, where they continued in restraint from …

Vol. ii. 22 170 .' HISTORY OF THE authority, by virtue of his letters patent to Connecticut, the pretended powers aforesaid* sent in hostile manner for certain inhabitants of Westchester, w-hom they confined in Manhatoes, and the next day sent for one Mr. Richard Mills, whom they cast into their dungeon, and afterwards so used him for thirty dayes space, as there are yet strong and crying pres…

" Know all men by these presents, that whereas there was an agreement made the fourteenth of November, 1654, between Thomas Pell and divers persons, about a tract of land called Westchester, <^ which was and is Thomas Pell's, bounded as appears by an instrument bearing date as above expressed, wherein the undertakers engaged the payment of a certaine summe of money, present pay, for the said …

« At this period Westchester embraced tiie present town of Eastchester. See vol. i. 122. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 171 this 16th day of June in the yeere of our Lord one thousand six hundred and sixty- four. John Quimbie. John Winter. Consider Wood. Richard Ponton, Nickolas Balle. his J*^ mark. John Barker. William Jones, Robert Huestis. his > mark. Edward Jessopp. John Acer.^ Will Beet. J…

Richard Nicolls, Esq., Governor General under his Royal Highness James, Duke of York and Albany, &c., of all his territories in America, to all to whom these presents shall come, sendelh greeting : Whereas there is a certain town within this government, situate, lying and being upon the main to the east of Harlem river, commonly called and known by the name of \Vestchester, which said town belo…

» Doubtless Jan or John Archer, first lord of the manor of Fordham. b Westchester Town Rec. 172 - '^ HISTORY OF THE tract of land together with the several parcels not otherwise by patent disposed of, which already have or hereafter shall be purchased or procured for and on the behalf of ye said town whether from the native Indian proprietors or others, within the bounds and limits hereafter …

Moreover, I do hereby give, ratify, confirm and grant nnto the said patentees and their associates, their heirs, successors and assignees, all ye rights and privileges belonging to a town within this government, and that ye place of their present habitation shall continue and retain the name of Westchester by which name and style it shall be distinguished and known in all bargains and sales, dee…

Richard Nicoils before whom said Pell did personally appear the first assizes held in New York, and then to make good his claim to the lands aforesaid, and where it being sufficiently and lawfully proved that the aforesaid lands, together with a large tract as far as Greenwich, was before purchased by the late Dutch government, and whatsoever part thereof was not by him granted out, was of rig…

" Tlie deputies of Oost-dorp alias Westchester and adjacent hannlet of Eastchester, delivering their credentials, oflered to submit themselves to the government of their high mightinesses, and the Prince of Orange, and were commanded to nominate by their inhabitants a double number of magistrates for the aforesaid villages, by a majority of votes, and to present it to the council by the first op…

&c., now his present nnajesty, of all his territories in America did, by a certain writing or patent, under his hand and seal, bearing date the fifteenth day of February, in the nineteenth year of the reign of our late sovereign lord, King Charles the Second of blessed memory, and in the year of our Lord God 1G67, by virtue of the power and authority unto him given by him, the said royal highn…

Give, ratify, confirm and grant unto John Quimby, John Ferris, Nicholas Baily, William Belts, and Edward Waters as patentees for and in the behalf of themselves and their associates, the freeholders and inhabiiants of the town of Westchester, within this government, situate, lying, and being upon the main, to the east of Harlem river, which said town belongs to the North Riding of Yorkshire, up…

Fell's purchase, southward they are bounded by the Sound or East river, and so run upon a paralel line, for the east and west limits, north into the woods without limitation, for range of cattle or other improvements, together with all the lands, soyles, neck, &c., &c. William Richardson, John Hunt, Edward Waters, Robert Hnestis, Richard Ponton, William Barnes, John Beybie, John Bailey, John T…

" To all Christian people to whom this deed of sale shall come, greeting : Knoiu ye, that wee, Maminepoe and Wampage alias Ann-hook, Indian pro^ prietors of a certain tract of land lying within the limits and bounds of the patent of the county town of Westchester, in the province of New York, for a valuable consideration, and other considerations us thereimto moving, and having taken the advi…

Pell's land, so north by said Pell's marked trees by Brunxs's river, together with the woods, underwoods, timber, trees, waters, rivers, runs, brooks, and all and singular the emollements, hereditaments, rights, privileges, and appurtenances thereunto belonging or appertaining, (only reserving to ourselves the privilege of making use of white wood trees for our particular use,) to have and to h…

In witness whereof we the said Maminepoe and HISTORY OK THE Wampage, alias Ann-hook, have put to our hands and seales this 27th of May, in the fourth year of their majesties reign, and A. D. 1692. Signed, sealed, and delivered in presence of us, Abraham Hawker, Isac Larens, The mark of John Garretson. The mark of < Maminepoe. The mark of V Wampage, [alias Atin-hook. The mark of X Crohaman…

6 bitts in money. DISBURSEMENTS UPON THE INDIAN PURCHASE. William Barnes, 1 kettle. To expences to ye Indians, John Hunt, I coate, -.- . . , For money, . . .'■:".'. To Indian supper and other expences, William Richardson, 2 shirts, John Ferris, sen. 1 coate. To 1 day with the Indians, Josiah Hunt, 2 adzes, and 3s. Bd. in money Samuel Palmer, 1 gun, . Thomas Baxter, 1 gun, . Joseph Hun…

Pell's and proceed to have the line run between the town and him, &c., and report of their doings next Tuesday." Fourth of September, 1694, it was agreed upon at a lawful town meeting that Richardson shall have free liberty to build or erect a mill or mills npon the stream on the great creek of the town, for and in consideration of grinding of the inhabitants' corn, for the fourteenth part,…

In 1700 it was resolved at a meeting of the inhabitants, "That the line between" " Thomas Pell's patent and the town of Westchester, (pursuant to the grants made by Governor Nicolls,) shall be run by the surveyor general of the province of New York, and that the standard for running said line shall be pitched and placed and sett in the middle of" " Hutchinson's river at the going over of the …

and have broke up our ground, and taken away ye oysters from within ye limits of our patent, in an unlawful manner, therefore, it is voted and agreed upon by the trustees aforesaid, that any person or persons who shall at any time hereafter trespass upon us by fithing, breaking our ground, and taking cur oysters in ye manner aforesaid, shall be immediately prosecuted according to law for such…

Ill the reign of Goorge tlie first, a charter was granted to tlie trustees of this town, entitled, "an act to prevent the fencing in or enclosing the sheep pasture, or any part thereof, in the borough town of Westchester," &c. Dated 28th February, in the eighth year of his reign, and of our Lord God, 1721. The sheep pasture embraced what was subsequently known as the coriimons. Upon this exte…

" Town Rec. fol, ix. 120, 121. -- At a court of common council held 1740, it was ordained that no person not belonging to this corporation do take and carry away our clams or oysters, but that all boats, canoes, or other craft belonging to persons who shall presume to take the same, not inhabiting witliin this county, shall be seized, and further no person belonging to this corporation shall h…

By the Dutch it was named Oostdorp^ (East town) from its situation east of the Manhattans. So early as 1657, Gov. Stuyvesant ordered that Westchester should have four English or one Dutch mile square of land for the town. During the Dutch dynasty, courts appear to have been holderi regularly at Oost-dorp, for, among the town records, is a small volume, entitled " The Book of Court acts, from…

De Witt fixes the date of its settlemeut some eight years later. " After the provisional arrangement of boundaries between New Netherland and New En gland, by Gov. Stuyvesant and the New England comiaissioners, in 1650. A number of Puritans from the east, settled a place then named Oost Dorp, (East Town) now Westchester, in Westchester county." De 'Wi.U's paper on New Netherland. Proceedings N…

At this early period, a portion of the judicial power appears to have been lodged in the hands of the constable, for in the town records this entry occurs. Westchester, Sept 3, 1665. At a town court holden by the constable and the commissioners appointed. Thomas Hunt complained against an Indian called Pomoqucee, that the said Indian took his canoe from the shore, where it w'as safe, and carr…

The town made choice of John Hunt for an ordinary keeper, for one year ensuing, for the town of Westchester, and desired him the said John Hunt, may be licensed by the justices of the riding. The said Hunt is to sell his biere at two pence per quart, and rum at three pence per gill, which he shall not exceed, and to take his come at price current, according to the current rate, and that none e…

The following sentence was recorded by the court, Oct., 1670 : in the case of Catharine Harryson, widow, who was bound to her good behaviour, upon complaint of some of the inhabitants of Westchester, whilst ye holding of this court. It is ordered, that in regard there is nothing appears against her deserving the continuance of that obligation, shee is to be released from it, and hath liberty …

Upon the division of the province into shires and counties, the followins^ act was passed by the Colonial Assembly for the regulating and settling of courts of justice, entitled " an act for the more orderly hearing and determining of matters and cases of coniroversy, <fec." Two courts of sessions for the county of Westchester, the first Tuesday in June and the first Tuesday in December yearl…

" At a court of sessions held at Westchester, for the county of Westchester, by their Majesties authority, present John Pell, justice and quorum, president of the court, John Pahner, justice of the peace and quorum, Daniel Sharpe and William Barnes, Esquires, justices of ye peace. December ye 1st 1691. The Court opened. The grand jury called and appeared, viz. Robert Hustead, John Furgeson, J…

" At a court of sessions held at Westchester by his Majesty's authority, June 6th and 7lh, 1693, before the Honorable Caleb Heathcote, Esq., judge of the court of common pleas, justice and quorum, &c , the following curious testimony was given in a suit between Richard Ponton, defendant, and Gabriel Leggett, plaintitT. Captain Thomas Williams, b aged 62 years, deposed, sailh, the first reason…

Captain Ponton commanded him to hold his peace, but he still continued abusing the defendant and said here comes the father of rogues, and many other scurrilous words, upon which I got a warrant against him, &c." At a geiieral court of sessions, held in 1695. " The jury for our Sovereign Lord the King, upon their oaths do present Thomas Furgeson of the county town of Westchester, laborer, fo…

It was also enacted by General Assembly the same year, " that there shall likewise be held and kept twice yearly and every year, Pifuir, to which fair it shall and may be likewise lawful for all and every person to go and frequent, &c., two fairs yearly for the county of Westchester; the first to be kept at the town of Westchester in the said county on the second Tuesday of May and to and on…

" To all to whome these presents shall come, sendeth greeting : Whereas, Richard Nicholls, Esq., sometime Governor General of our province of New York, in America, by a certain writing or patent under his hand and seal, bearing date on or about ye 15th day of February, in the year of our Lord God, 1G67, by virtue of the power and authority unto him given, did give, ratify, confirm and grant, u…

Pell's purch'e, southward, they are bounded by the Sound or East river, and so to run up a parellel line from the east and west limits, north, into the woods without limitation, for range of cattle, and other improvements, together with all the lands, soiles, necks of land, rivers, creeks, harbours, quarry's, woods, meadows, pastures, marshes, waters, ffishings, hawkings, huntings and ffowli…

Genl. as aforesd, did thereby ratify, confirm and grant unto the said patentees, their associates, their heirs, successors and assigns, all the rights and privileges belonging to a town within this government, and that the place of their then present habitation should continue and retain the name of Westchester, by wliich name and stile it was to be distinguished and known in all bargains, sal…

Genl. and Gov. in Chief of our sd. province. The sd. Coll. Thomas Dungan, by virtue of the power and authority to him derived, in and. by a certain instrument in writing, under his hand and seal of our sd prov'e of New York, whose date is the day and yeir last abovesd, for the consideration therein mentioned, did give, grant, ratify, release and confirm, unto twelve of he freeholders and inhabi…

and therebv made them one body corporate and pololick, and willed and determined them to be known and called by the name of the Trustees of the Ffreeholders and Commonality of the Town of Westchester and their Successors, all the aforesd tracts and parcels of land, within the limits and bounds aforesd together with all and singular the houses, mesaages, tenements, building, mills, milldams, ffe…

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 187 mine, that the northerly north-east and north-west bounds of the sd town of Westchester, should for ever hereafter be concluded and ascertain'd by ye southerly line of the pattent of Onsal and the south and west line of Thos Pell, as by ye last above recited patent, relation being thereunto had, may more at large appear ; and, {forasmuch as the present trustees and …

Pell's pattern, southard by the Sound and East river, and so to run up a parrallell line from the east and west limits, north into the woods, until it meet the southerly line of the pattent of Oneal and the south and west line of Thomas Pell's patent, together with all and singular the houses, mesuages, tenements, erections and buildings, mills, mill dams, fences, inclosures, gardens, orchard…

188 HISTORY OF THE seal thereof, or by grant from the above mentioned trustees, or by particular divisions, settlements and grants, by town orders, either for planting of land, or erecting of saw mills, with all and every the privileges of cutting of timber, and pastures for cattle, before the date of these presents, and that by virtue of any the hereinbefore recited grants or patterns or any o…

Caleb Heathcolt and the sd Richard Ward, who are now equally co icerned therein, are erecting of sundry mills, and is for and concerning all and every other the tracts and parcels of upland and meadow ground, remainder of the above granted premises not yet taken up or appropriated by any particular person or persons as aforesaid, to be and remain to the only proper use and behoof of the sd trus…

Chester, and to their heirs and assigns forever, full power and authority annually and once every year, and that upon the first Monday in the month of May, that they the said ffreeholders and inhabitants shall and may as formerly hath been accustomed in the sd town, to elect and choose twelve freeholders for their trustees, who shall have full power and authority, or the major part of them, t…

and remain out of the jurisdiction of the sd corporation. And farther of our especial grace, certain knowledge, and meer motion, do, for us. our heirs, and successors, grant, constitute, ordain, and appoint, by this our present charter, that the sd town of W. Chester and all and singular the lands and tenements thereunto belonging and appertaining may forever hereafter be a free borough and t…

Baily, gents., to be first aldermen of the sd borough and town of Westchester, and Israel Honeywell, Robert Hustis, Sam'l Hustis, Sam'l Ferris, Daniel Turner and Miles Oakley, gents., the first assistants and common council of the sd borough and town, and that the sd mayor, ald'n and common council and their successors, shall for ever hereafter be in name and in deed a body corporate and polit…

Chester, for the time being, shall and may from time to time, whensoever and as often as they shall think meet, admit and receive under the common seal of the sd corporation to be of the commonalty of the sd borough and town, such and so many persons as the said mayor and alder'n, or the mayor for the time being and the greatest part of the sd alder'n shall think meet, and that every such per…

Chester, that they and their successors shall from henceforth for ever be a body politick and incorporate, in deed and in name, and by these presents fully and absolutely make, create, constitute, establish and unite the sd mayor, alder'n and common council into one body politick and incorporate to endure and con tinue for ever, and them and their successors do declare, accept and allow for a…

Chester, and that by that name they and their successors shall be able persons in law to make all manner of contracts and grants, and to make, receive and take all manner of gifts, grants and purchases as any other natural person or body politick is able to make, receive and take by the laws of our realm of England and this our province, and that they and their successors shall and may by tha…

Chester during the time of his and their bearing the sd office, in as absolute and ample manner as is usual and customary with other mayors in the like corporations in our realm of England. And further because the sd mayor for the time being may many limes have just occasion to be absent from the sd town, either of the public affairs thereof or for his own private respects, wee do therefore fo…

And we do farther by these presents give and grant unto the sd mayor, aldermen and common ccuncel of the sd borough and town of Westchester and their successors for ever, that the sd mayor for the time being or lawful deputy and any two or more of tlie sd aldn of the sd town shall and may lawfully hold and keep upon the first Tuesday in every month throughout the year a court within ye sd to…

Chester and their successors for ever, that they and their successors for ever shall have a common seal under which they shall pass all grants, warrants, deeds and specialties, and other the affairs and business of or concerning the sd corporation, which shall be engraven with such form and inscription as shall be devised by the mayor, aldermen and common councel of the sd borough and town ; t…

Chester, where the sd mayor, aldern and common council shall and may from henceforth for ever lawfully assemble themselves to deliberate and consult touching the publick welfare of the sd borough and town of Westchester, and that they and their successors shall and may from henceforth be a free guild meicaturie, and that they or the greater part of them and their successors of which the mayor…

the sd mayor, aldern and common councel shall at any time or times hereafter have full power to establish a ferry over the Sound, between the said corporation and the island of Nassau, in such convenient place or places as to the sd mayor and to the greater part of the said aldern shall seem meet and convenient, and to take such fees and perquisites for the same for the use of the sd corporatio…

Wee do, for us, our heirs and success'rs, make, ordain, and constitute recorder and town clerk of the s'd borough and town, and that the s'd person or persons may execute their s'd offices, by themselves or lawful deputy or deputies, so that the same be first approved of by the s'd mayor and the major part of the said alder'n, and wee do hereby authorize the said recorder and town clerk, his or…

And we do further, for us, our heirs, and successors, give and grant unto the s'd mayor, aldermen, and common council of ye s'd borough for the time being, and to their success'rs forever, full power and authority to nominate and appoint, from time to lime, one serjeant of the mace, and all other inferior officers and ministers which they shall think to be convenient and necessary, and which ar…

of th« sd mayor and aldermen as fully and freely as any other ihe like officers in or of any of the like corporations in our realm of England lawfully may or ought to do, and the sM office of mayor shall from thenceforth forever be annual, and that the sd mayor, alder'n, and common council shall from henceforth forever have frank and free election of the sd mayor, to be chosen yearly out of th…

And farther our will and pleasure is that the first Monday in the month of May, yearly, shall be forever the day of election of the sd mayor and all other the sd officers and ministers which shall yearly succeed in the sd borough, unless the sd mayor for the time being happen to die or be lawfully remov'd within the year, in which case our pleasure is that the afores'd ffreeholders and inhabi…

Caleb Heathcott shall at any time during his mayoralty leave to be his deputy in his absence as afores'd, as to the aldermen and common council created as afores'd, and to the recorder and all such other officers and ministers as shall be chosen in the said borough for the better government of the same, and that before they or any of them shall take upon them to execute any office or place by…

And farther, of our especial grace certain knowledge and meer motion, do by these presents, for us, our heirs and successors, give and grant unto the sd mayor, alder'n, and common council of the borough and town of Westciiester, and their successors forever, that they the sd mayor and alderman shall and may from henceforth forever, have, hold and keep, one free market within the sd borough and…

Chester for the time being, and no other, have power and authority to give and grant license annually, under the public seal of the said corporation, to all tavern keepers, inn keepers, ordinary keepers, vicktuallers, and all publick sellers of wine, strong waters, rum, cyder, beer, or any other sort of strong liquors by retail, within the sd corporation or the liberties and precincts thereof…

And we do farther by these presents, for us, our heirs, and successrs, give and grant unto the sd mayor, aldern, and common council of the sd borough and town O'f W, Cliester, and to their successrs forever that the mayor, or in his absence his deputy mayor of the sd borough and town for the time being, shall be coroner and clerk of the market within ye sd borough and town and the liberties th…

And lastly our express will and pleasure is, and we do by these presents for us, our heirs and successors, give and grant unto sd mayor, aldermen, and common council of the sd borough, and their successrs forever, that these our letters patent or the inrolment thereof in our secretarie's office of our sd province, shall be good, available, and effectual in the law to all intents, constructions, …

Witness our trusty and well beloved Benjamin Fletcher our capn geni and govenr in chief of our sd province of New York and the territories and tracts of land depending thereon in America, and vice admiral of the same, our lieutent and commander in chief of the melitia and of all the fforsses by sea and land within our collony of Connecticut, and of all the fforts and places of strength within…

Upon the 11th of June, 1G96, at a meeting of the mayor, aldermen and common council, "it was ordered, that a seal shall be devised and made for the use of the corporation, and that in the mean time the seal^ formerly used by the trustees shall be made use of. It was further ordered, that Mr. James Emott shall be recorder and Edward Collier his deputy; also that Joseph Hunt, jun., should be sc…

"That whereas at a former meeting held by the inhabitants of the borough town and precincts, on the 3d day of May, 1697, it was voted and agreed upon that there should be a town hall built to hold courts in and for the public worship of God, &c., but it being then neglected, the mayor, aldermen and justices at this meeting, did order with a joynt consent to build a house for the uses qf a cour…

By a reference to the charter, it will be seen that the borough of Westchester enjoyed the right of being represented in Assembly, The first representative appears to have been Lewis Morris, Esq. The following certificate refers to the services of this individual. General Assembly for the Colony of New York. Die Sabbati, 6 July, 1723. These are to certifie that Lewis Morris, Esq., one of the p…

This court had full power to hear and determine all causes " not exceeding in debtor damages the sum of twenty pounds." From the town records it appears, that "at a mayor's court holden in Westchester, 6th of July, 1697, the court did order that Capt. William Barnes shall see out for a workman to make a pair of stocks and the prison sufficient for the securing of prisoners, until such time a…

''At a mayor^s court held in Westchester, December, 1734, Present, William Leggett, Esq., mayor, William Firster, recorder, Nathaniel Underbill, Thomas Hunt, Joshua Hunt and Gabriel Leggett, aldermen, <fcc. The recorder presented the freedom of the town to the Hon. James de Lancey, Esq., and John Chambers, attorney at law, which was read and approved : and thereupon it was ordered that the mayo…

"That the freeholders and inhabitants of the town of Westchester, in the county of Westchester, may, on the day of their annual town meeting, under the usual manner of electing town officers, choose six freeholders resident in this town for trustees, and the said trustees or a majorily of them, shall and may order and dispose of, all or any part of the undivided lands within the said town, as…

The following letter of the Westchester sub-committee, dated borough and town of Westchester, August 24th, 1775, to the Honorable Provincial Congress, is copied from the military returns. » Town Rec. On the 2d of July, 1737, Lewis Morris, Jan., and Frederick Philipse were admitted freemen of the borough under the common seal of the corporation. b The town property prior to its division, in 184…

We the subscribers appointed a sub-committee to inspect Iheelection of militia officers for the said town, do most humbly certify, that the following persons were chosen this 24th day of August, 1775, by a majority of voices duly qualified for that purpose, agreeable to the resolutions of the honorable congress abovesaid, (viz. :) John Oakley, Captain. Nicholas Berrian, 1st Lieutenant. Isaac Le…

The first settlers of Westchester, appear to liave made early provision for tlie education of the young, and the support of religion among them. This is abundantly seen in the town records. The church at this period was Congregational in its form of government, and so continued until the organization of the English Colonial Church in 1693.=^ On the 11th of February, 1680, occurs the following …

In the year 1692, the church appears to have been without a minister ; for, " at a lawful town meeting held in Westchester, by the freeholders and inhabitants, and residents of said place, the 2nd day of January, 1692, in order to consult, conclude and agree, about procuring an ortliodox minister in said town. It is voated and agreed upon, that there shall be an orthodox minister in the town…

On the 15th of Dec, 1602, the general court of sessions ordered, '■that within any towne, precinct and patent within this county, due observation of the Lord's day shall be kept, and for want of an able minister, the inhabitants shall employ a reader, to read out of good books, two sermons every Lord's day, (that is to say) one in the forenoone between 9 and 11 o'clock, and one in the » Town…

The first organization of the Episcopal church in this town took place under the act of assembly passed September, 1693. entitled " An act for settling a ministry and raising a maintenance for them in the city of New York and the counties of Richmond, Westchester^ and Queen's." To the above act was added as follows on the 11th of May, 1697, "that there shall be called and inducted and establi…

It is voted and agreed upon that all who shall cart timber and stuff for the ineeting house shall have six shillings per diem, &c., done in behalf of the freeholders and commonality of the towii."'^ » Town Rec. b Acts of provincial assembly, N. Y., from 1691 to 1725, p. 23. <^ The exact date when the Congregational meeting house was erected here is uncertain ; it must, however, have fallen in…

He arrived in New York in ten weeks, during the prevalence of a very fatal sickness, of which twenty persons, on an average, died every day for some months. He was fixed at Westchester by the governor, Lord Cornbury, but found the glebe of one hundred acres "all a wilderness," no part of which had ever been cultivated. He says, November 4th, 1702, " we have a small house built here for public…

And whereas the inhabitants of our said province have of late years been unliappily divided, and by their enmity to each other, our service and their own general welfare have been very much obstructed, you are therefore in the execution of our commission to avoid the engaging yourself in the parties which have been formed amongst them, and to use such impartiality and moderation to all as may …

Henricus, permissionedivina, Londonensis episcopus, dilecto nobis in Christo Johanni Bartow, clerico, salutem et gratiam, ad peragendum officium ministeriale intra provinciam de Novo Eboraco, in America, in precibus cominunibus aliisque ministeriis ecclesiasticis ad officium ministeriale perlinentibus juxta formam descriptam in libro publicarum precum, auctoritale parliamenti hujus inclyti reg…

You are not to prefer any minister to any ecclesiastical benefice in that our province without a certificate from tlie Riglit Rev. father in God the Bishop of London, of his being conformable to the doctrine and discipline of the Church of England, and of a good life and conversation, and if any person preferred already to a benefice appear to you to give scandal!, either by his doctrine or ma…

And to the end the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the said Bishop of liondon may take place in tliat province so far as conveniently may be, we do tbink fit that you give all countenance and encouragement to the exercise of the same, excepting only the collecting to benefices, granting licences for marriages, and probate of wills, which we have reserved to you, our governor, and to the command…

" At a meeting held in the borongh town of Westchester, by the parishioners of said church, pursuant to an act of general assembly, "entitled an act for the settling a ministry and raising a mai'itenance for them, &.c.," and Mr. John Bartow being settled minister of said parish, and his maintenance ought to be taken care for, do voluntarily make choice of the vestry and churcliwardens, the 12…

From a summary account of the state of the church in the provhice of New York, as it was laid before the clergy, convened Oct. 5th, 1704, at New York, &c., we learn that there was a church built, but not finished, being neither glazed nor ceiled." " There is £50 settled on the minister's salary by act of Assera^- bly." "There is twenty-three acres of land given by Westchester division, for a …

Thus we have the following notices : " September 5th, 170S, came a distressed woman, widow of Maynard, through Westchester, who had nine children murdered by the Indians. Collected for her in the church, eleven shillings and six pence." The following Sunday he made a similar collection for a poor man. Besides Westchester at which he resided, Mr. Bartow oiBciated once a month at Eastchester, …

is extremely well liked of and spoken of by his parishioners in general." The following items are taken from the town records : "At a meeting of the jaslices of the vestry the 6th of Maich, 1704-5, John WiUiams late constable for the year 1703, appears with a receipt from Mr. John Bartow, bearing date the 5th of March, 1704, for the snm of £26 10, which is the full quota for the minister's …

It is voted and agreed upon by the justices and vestry aforesaid, that the parisA church in Westchester, shall be finished, that is to say, to seal the sides up to the wall plates, and lay a board floor, and make two new door cases, with doors and window shuts for the windows in said church, the upper windows excepted ; and whereas, Jeremiah Fowler and Isaac Irehii, presenting themselves to do …

To ye minister's rate and collecting .... £b2 100 To yc poor, &c 29 8 0 To boards for Eastchester church . . . . . 5 0 0 208 HISTORY OF THE To ye clerk of ye vestry ;£! 0 0 To ye bell ringer ........ 100 To ye collecting of 11 0 0 To ye belfry roof of Westchester church . . . 0 7 0 . To ye sacrament and collection . . . . . 3 8 0 At a meeting of ye churchwardens and vestrymen, freeholders…

For collecting, £2 13. The quotas for the diflerent precincts were Westchester, £2b 0 0 New Rochelle, -£8 15 0 Eastchester, 9 0 0 Pelham, 3 0 0 Yonckers, 8 0 0 Morrisania, 3 0 0 In 1720 the quotas for the church and poor of the parish stood thus, Westchester, =£37 10 02 Eastchester, X12 14 Hi Yonckers, 11 12 lOi IS ew Rochelle, 12 14 U Pelham, 4 4 li Morrisania, 4 10 0 In the year 1711, th…

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At a meeting- of ye churchwardens and vestrymen, freeholders and parishioners of the borough of Westchester, held the 10th day of January, A. D. 1709, present, Joseph Hunt, Major William Willett, Thomas Pinckney, John Hunt, Justices, Were chosen, and appointed Joseph Hunt,jun. and Jeremiah Fowler, Churchwardens. Vestrymen. For the borough of Westchester. For Eastchester. Miles Oakley, Isaa…

In the year 1711, the venerable Propagation Society voted one hundred and fifty prayer books, and £5 worth of tracts for the Rev. John Bartow of Westchester. <•>• Mr. Barlow in 1713 contributed £9 6s. 6d., towards rectifying the pews and seats in East and Westchester. ^ The same year, Mr. Charles Glen was appointed schoolmaster at Westches- Reports of Propagation Soc. b Ibid. PEDIGREE OF BAR…

Bartow's ministry at Westchester, Eastchi^ster, Yonckers, and the manor of Pelham? where there were formerly very few of the Church communion, there was visibly a very great reibrmation of manners.i^ Mr. William Forster appears to have been schoolmaster in 1719. This individual had thirty scholars, " whom he catechises every Saturday and also every Sunday when Mr. Bartow goes to another par…

John Bartow was the son of General Bartow, a French Protestant refugee, who fled from France to England on the revocaiion of the edict of Nantes. A branch of this family, resident in Brittany, originally wrote the name Bertaut ;e but like other French names it was afterwards changed. Mr. Bartow received his education at Christ College, Cambridge, and as v/e have previously shown entered upon h…

To Thomas his eldest son, land in Monmouth county, New Jersey, granted to him and his wife Helen by his father-in-law, John Read, in 1705, and all his Greek and Latin books, watch and a new English bible quarto. To Theodosius, lands in New Jersey, a gold ring and an English bible quarto. To Anthony, lands on Montapon river in the same province, and a new English bible quarto. To Basil, an esta…

At a meeting of the trustees and freeholders of the borough town of Westchester, held the 14th of March, 1729, present Miles Oakley, president, and Thomas Hadden, Nathaniel Underbill, Underbill Barnes, Thomas Baxter, John Palmer, Thomas Hunt, Joseph Hunt, and James Baxter, trustees, ordered that Nathaniel Underbill, treasurer, pay Ebenezer Uaviland For a spindle for the church, ...... £3 7 6…

To Jeremiah Fowler's expenses, . . . . . . 0 10 0 Total* £73 7 9 At a meeting of the trustees, ttc, had oti the 6th day of May, A. D. 1729, present Miles Oakley, president, John Pahner, Thomas Baxter, Joseph Hunt, Thomas Hadden, Thomas Hunt, Nathaniel Underhill, John Cromwell, Underhill Barnes, and Miles Oakley, jr., trustees ; pursuant to an act of general assembly of this province passed in…

At a subsequent meeting of the trustees "cC16 was ordered to be raised to finish the seats of the church, secure the frame, and to pay off the arrears, the seats to be made with backs, including the collector's fees ; and Underhill Barnes and Thomas Hunt are appointed overseers of the work, and to employ workmen. It was further ordered that a warrant be issued for raising said money accordin…

Peter's Church, Westchester, the Propagation Society appointed Mr. Basil Barlow schoolmaster of the parish. The king's commissary transmitted the following account of this individual. "That he is son to the Rev. John Bartow, late the Society's worthy missionary there. He is a person of good temper, sober, and pious, and well aifected to the present government, conformable to the doctrine and d…

" I Cadwallader Golden, Esq., president of his majesties council and commander-in-chief of the province of New York, and the territories depending thereon in America, do, in pursuance of the power devolved in me, collate, institute and establish you, John Milner, clerk, rector of the parish church of Westchester, commonly called St. Peter's church, including the several districts of \Yestcheste…

He further states, that his parish is of large extent, and he is obliged to attend three churches. Until Mr. Houdin came to New Rochelle, he officiated there once a month. In a letter dated June 4th, 1763, Mr. Milner acquaints the society " that he has procured a charter for St. Peter's church, and that the people have purchased a house with a glebe of thirty acres." The charter here alluded…

Peter's church, in the borough town of Westchester, and the county of Westchester, in our province of New York, and John Bartow, Isaac Willett, Lewis Morris, Jr., Peter de Lancey, Nathaniel Underbill, James Graham and James van Cortlandt, inhabitants of the said borough town of Westchester, in communion of the church of England, as by law established, in behalf of themselves and the rest of th…

214 HISTORY OF THE Flushing, in Queen's county, in comnnunion of the church of England, or with such other rights privileges and immunities a,s should be thought reasonable and proper ; 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 …

We do by these presents, for us, our heirs and successors, really and fully make, erect and constitute one body politic and corporate, in deed, fact and name forever, and we give grant and ordain, that they and their successors, the rector and inhabitants of the borough town of Westchester, in communion of the church of England as by law established, by the same name shall and may have perpet…

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 215 the said church and confer in manner as hereafter is established and appointed, and for the more immediate carrying into execution our royal will and pleasure herein we do hereby assign, constitute and appoint Isaac Wiilett and Nathaniel Underbill, the elder, to be the present churchwardens and Peter de Lancey, James Graham, James van Cortlandt, Lewis Morris, John Sm…

the said church and confer in manner as hereafter is established and appointed, and for the more immediate carrying into execution our royal will and pleasure herein we do hereby assign, constitute and appoint Isaac Wiilett and Nathaniel Underbill, the elder, to be the present churchwardens and Peter de Lancey, James Graham, James van Cortlandt, Lewis Morris, John Smith, Theophilus Bartow, Cor…

216 - HISTORY OF THE . .,-. , they shall be so elected and chosen from the time of such election until the Tuesday in Easter week thence next ensuing, and until other or others be legally chosen in his or tiieir place instead, as fully and amply as the person or persons in whose place he or they shall be chosen might or could have done by virtue of these presents, and wcdo hereby will and dire…

they shall be so elected and chosen from the time of such election until the Tuesday in Easter week thence next ensuing, and until other or others be legally chosen in his or tiieir place instead, as fully and amply as the person or persons in whose place he or they shall be chosen might or could have done by virtue of these presents, and wcdo hereby will and direct tliat this method shall for…

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 217 the form of the common seal herein before granted, and the same to alter, break, and remake at iheir discretion, and also in like manner to appoint such officer or officers as they shall stand in need of, always provided that the rector of the said church for the time being shall have the sole power of nominating and appointing the clerk to assist him in performing …

the form of the common seal herein before granted, and the same to alter, break, and remake at iheir discretion, and also in like manner to appoint such officer or officers as they shall stand in need of, always provided that the rector of the said church for the time being shall have the sole power of nominating and appointing the clerk to assist him in performing divine service, as also the…

Witness our trusty and well beloved Robt. Monckton, our captain general and governor-in-chief of our province of New York and the territories depending thereon in America, vice admiral of the same and major-general of our forces at our fort in our city of New York, by and with the advice and consent of \^0L. II. 28 ■218 HISTORY OF THE our governor for our said province. Second day of Decembe…

His average congregation at this place, was about 200 ; and he states, that one of the means which he adopted of communicating religious instruction to the people, was preaching at funerals in the more remote districts, whereby he had the opportunity of addiessing those who could not be brought together at any other time. In 1776 he was seized by a party of the disaffected in arms, and carrie…

could well support again." He goes on to say, " I continued tolerably quiet at home for a few weeks, till after the king's troops evacuated Boston, when the rebel army passing from thence to New York, bodies of them, consisting of twenty or thirty men, would every day or two, sometimes two or three times a day, come through Westchester, though five miles out of their way, and never failed to…

For some time before, I had kept a good deal out of sight, lodging abroad, and never being at home for more than an hour or two at a time, and having a number of people whom I could depend upon, engaged, who punctually informed me of every circumstance that was necessary for me to know." With some difficulty he effected his escape to Long Island. The troops then, having burned the pews, conve…

In 1753 he took orders in London, and returning to his native country, was settled at New Brunswick, New Jersey. After the death of Mr. Colgan, Sir Charles Hardy, governor of New York, introduced him as clergyman of the Episcopal church at Jamaica, Long Island, where he remained from 175(3 to 17G6. Near the close of the latter year he removed to Westchester, and continued there until the comm…

In 1784 he went to England to obtain consecration as a bishop, but objections arising there, he was consecrated in Scotland on the 14th of November of that year by three non-juring bishop?. For the remainder of his life he presided over the diocese of Connecticut and Rhode Island. His duties were discliarged in an exemplary manner. He died February 25ih, 1790, aged sixty-eight years. Two volum…

The friend of men, he ever designed their good ; The enemy of vice, he ever opposed it. Christian ! dost thou aspire to happiness T Seabury has shown the way that leads to it. "Charles Seabury, the youngest son of the bishop, was born in Westchester, in May, 1770, and succeeded his father in the church at New London. In 1795, he preaciied a while at Jamaica. His first wife was Anne, the daugh…

Peter's Church was incorporated on the 19th of April, 1788, Lewis Graham, Josiah Browne, Thomas Hunt, Israel Underbill, John Bartow, Philip I. Livingston and Samuel Bayard, trustees. a- Upon the reorganization of the church, the Rev. Theodosius Bartow was called to the rectorship. For the successors of Mr. Bartow, see list of rectors. The present edifice was erected in 1794, on the site of th…

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 223 The queen also presented a church bible, book of homilies, cloth for the pulpit, and communion table. On the south side of the chancel is a plain stone tablet, bearing the following epitaph : Sacred to the memory of The Reverend Isaac Wilkins, D. D., who, for thirty-one years, was the diligent and faithful minister of this parish, placed here, as he believed, b…

Peter's church is attached a small glebe and parsonage. The following- liberal grants have been made by Trinity parish, New York, to this church, viz. : in 1795, the sum of $750, in 1796, $500, and in 1809, five lots of ground m Rende, Chamber and Warren streets, New York, the present value of which is $22,500. a The first delegates from this parish to the diocecesan convention, in 1785, were …

Seal of St. Peter's Cliurcli, Westchester, The baptismal register of this parish, contains the following memoranda : "March 4th, 1702, then baptized by Mr. John Bartow, Rector of Westchester, John Haden, aged 41 years; John Haden, son of said John Haden, aged 17 years; Abagail Haden, aged 16 years ; Samuel Haden, aged 13 years ; Thomas Haden, aged 8 years; Elizabeth Haden, aged 11 years; Jo…

In memory of Oliver de Lancey, senr., who deparled tjjis life April 4th, 1840, aged 70 years. Sacred to the memory of Captain Stephen Bayard, who was born Oct. 26ih, 1785, and died July 11, 1814: "my Blessed Saviour receive my spirit, were his last words," and whosoever believeth in him, tho' he die, yet shall he live again. Ever will the sweet remembrance, of your useful, generons, forgivin…

he was distinguished for sound judgment, practical skill and unwearied diligence in ,. nis profession, and for modest, dignified and ^ mild deportment in all the walks of life, an enlightened and attached member of the Protestant Episcopal church, he was for many years a vestryman of Grace church in the city of New York, and for several years its senior warden, overplied by professional …

Near the Episcopal grave yard, is situated the Ferris burying ground, 3- which contains the family vaults of Benjamin Ferris and numerous head stones to the Pell family. The Friends' meeting house which stands south of the church, was erected cir. 1747. The first meeting of this numerous and a John Ferris of the boroug thown of Westchester, in 1715, by his last will, " reserves the burying gr…

Spencer, Es], Within a few years, great additions and improvements have been made to this beautiful spot by the present occupant, who has enlarged the mansion and completely reformed the gardens and grounds. This property originally belonged to the Underbill family, having been purchased by Nathaniel Underbill, of John Turner, in 1685. Nathaniel Underbill was the youngest son of the celebrated…

Edward Underbill, one of Queen Mary's band of gentlemen pensioners, in 155i^, was a member of this family. To face page Holland, lids Field. fi'tcr--Mfipy David liv- 1 Kf.iis ='i hos. Alsiiji festire, 4'r&.f„Si''«-,"s.^ 4r 1:75. apt. Spen- Honejrwell Arms. -- Ar. i vert, as mi a hind, \od mpinber of the Reli gious Society of Frifnds, and most of 1 his dcscendanls to | this day h.…

Spencer, Es], Within a few years, great additions and improvements have been made to this beautiful spot by the present occupant, who has enlarged the mansion and completely reformed the gardens and grounds. This property originally belonged to the Underbill family, having been purchased by INathaniel Underbill, of John Turner, in 1685. Nathaniel Underbill was the youngest son of the celebrate…

Edward Uiiderhill, one of Queen Mary's band of gentlemen pensionersj in 155>^, was a member of tliis family. PEDIGREE OF UNDERBILL OF WESTCHESTER. i "T'="'Si"ii'i'vSiis,n'!'i'". ^ „=s,™i, jUi>= ?;se t \„..l^.^Ln r..U.r>v. fi\'°'»"i!'w«[iS' '■"'""V''- j ^'"^ j'~='i^-.. ;::!'" -ffiSE" ^i;t?=S3^ •^""■"=^r d--SK/"f ar ^"S-^:? iili ki^'^i;;""' ks;i,i?L, ^^^- 'A rM„,.feC.II. An..lal._Il.r.W AUeO…

The extravagant passion, which that princess was supposed to entertain for various male favorites, which occasioned the disgrace of one, and the premature death of another, while it has furnished a darling theme to the novelist, and has been wept over in the tragic scene, has never yet received the sober sanction of the historian. A traditional family anecdote, while it places the affection o…

She appeared much disappointed, and, after musing for some time, said, "so Leicester wants to be a king." Underbill, who was in the general's confidence, replied that the Dutch had indeed made the offer of the sovereignty of their country to her general, esteeming it a great honor, as they said, to h;'.ve a subject of her grace for their sovereign. No, replied the queen, it i,-; not tfie Dutch ;…

He accompanied that gallant nobleman in his successful attack upon Cadiz, and shared his ill fortune in his fruitless expedition against Tyronne, the rebel chief of the revolted clans of Ireland ; and, returning with the earl into England, by his attachment to that imprudent nobleman, sallying into the streets of London in the petty insurrection, which cost Essex his head, he was obliged to se…

But that monarch entertained such an exalted idea of the dignity of kings, and fro a policy, affected so great veneration for the memory of his predecessor, that no interest of his friends could procure his pardon for an offence, which, in this day and country, would be considered a simple rout or riot, and punished with a small fine, in that age of kingly glory was supposed to combine treas…

How he joined Governor Winlhrop, does not appear, but he came over to New England with him, atid soon after we find him disciplining the Boston militia, where he was lield in such high estimation that he' was chosen to represent that town in the general court; but, his ideas of religious toleration being more liberal than those aroimd him, he lost his popularity, and was, on the twentieth of …

William Aspinwall and John Goggeshell, two of the Boston representatives, vrho signed the remonstrance, were sent home, and the town ordered to choose others in their room. Some of the remonstrants recanted, some were fined, some were disfranchised, and others, amonowhom was Captain Underbill, were banished." " When the sentence of banishment passed on Captain Underbill, he returned to Dover …

Denton and others of his church, to Long Island, and soon after became a resident of Flushing, where he evinced the same restless temper as formerly, and was anxious for a military employment." " He was afterward settled in Oyster Bay, for in 1665 he was a delegate from that town to the meeting at Hampstead, by order of Governor Nicoll, and was by him made high sheriff of the North Riding on …

a The " Algerine Captive," by Dr Updike Underhill, vol. i. 25, printed at Walpole, New Hampshire, 1797. b Originally Kenilworth, from the place of the same name in Warwickshire, Eng. t Thompson's Hist of Long Island, vol. ii 358. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 233 Underliill, I empower hereby that they see to ye estate, that ye children be not wronged, nor turned off, without some proportionable allo…

Nathaniel Underhill, jr., died at Westchester in 1775. The following epitaph is inscribed on his head stone in the family cemetery. Here lies the body of ; Nathaniel Underhil, ,>- . who was born August the Uth, 1690, and departed :' :' this life November the 27th, 1775, aged 85 years 3 months and 16 days. N'athaniel, the eldest son of this individual, filled various public offices, and i…

This lady was the daughter of Richard Caton, Esq., of Philadelphia, and widow of Robert Patterson, J^sq. Titian's Mistress, Heely ; Augustus van Cortlandt of Yonkers, Jarvis ; Mrs. van Cortlandt, (a miniature) Leslie. The views of the water from this place are of a beautiful description. Jn the immediate vicinity are located the residences of Mr. Daniel D. Edgar and Mr. Robert R. Morris. This…

John Ferris was one of the first patentees of the town of Westchester in 1667 ; he lived to an advanced age, and died in 1715, leaving five sons, viz., Samuel, one of the first assistants and common council of the borough of Westchester, John, James, proprietor of the homestead in 1740, Jonathan, ancestor of the Cortlandt-town branch, and Peter, of Westchester. His srand- » See vol. i. 550. …

On the next day Lord Howe, supposing that he iiad been deceived by his guides and landed upon an island, summoned them before a board of officers ; as they entered, he struck the table violently with his sword, and demanded in a threatning manner, how they could dare to deceive him ? After a proper explanation had been made, he solemnly declared he would hang every one of them unless conduc…

From the Throckmorfons and others the point passed by purchase to the late Abijah Hammond, Esq., whose iieirs sold to Mr. H. Le Roy Newbold, Mr. W. Whitehead, Mr. James Drake, and the late Mr. Charles King, &c. The n:ansion erected by Abijah Hammond occupies a splendid situation near the entrance of the point, commanding on the right and left extensive prospects of the East River. Mr. Hammond…

Upon the extremity of the point is now " in course of erection by the United States government, a very strong fortification, called Fort Schuyler. It is calculated, when completed, to defend this entrance and protect the city of New York from foreign invasions, in connection with the formidable works of a similar character erected at the Narrows."^^ Throckmorton's point is distinguished as be…

Hand, immediately on his return to his camp, to fix upon one of the best subaltern officers, and twenty-five picked men of his corps, and assign them to this pass, as their alarm-post at all times ; and in case the enemy made a landing on Frog's neck, to direct this officer immediately to take up the planks of the bridge ; to have everything in readiness to set the mill on fire; but not to d…

Our general's division was formed in line, with its advance, reserve fiank-guards, and artillery, all in order of battle, when they were moved down over the different grounds, which it was supposed might be the scene of action. Some of this ground was very broken, and there were many fences. These afforded frequent opportunities for the troops to break off and form, for the pioneers to open a…

Graham of the New York line, with his regiment, and Lieut. Jackson of the artillery, with a six pounder, to reinforce at the head of the creek; all of which was promptly done, to the check and disappointment of the enemy. The British encamped on the neck. The riflemen and yagers kept up a scattering popping at each other across the marsh ; and the Americans on their side, and the British on t…

Lee was ordered to the command of the troops above Kingsbridge, now become the largest part of the American army. But Gen. Washington had desired him not to exercise the command for a day or two, until he could make himself acquainted with the post, its circumstances, and arrangements of duty. A great number of sloops, boats, &c., were passing the sound eastward, just at dusk, probably conveyi…

The officer on command there, this morning, sent up an express to our general, informing him that the British were opening an embrasure in their work at the end of the causeway, and that he apprehended they intended under a cannonade from this, to attempt to pass. Our general ordered one of his aids to gallop his horse to the officer commanding the brigade near Valentine's, the nearest to We…

Upon this, the brigade was ordered to halt, the whole to prime and load, and the rear regiment to file off by the left, and march briskly to reinforce the Americans at the pass, at the head of the creek. At this instant Gen. Washington cam-e up, and having inqnired of our general the slate of things, ordered him to return immediately and have his division formed ready fir action, and to take…

"An Indian origin (says Judge Benson) is asserted for this name, and a tradition vouched as the authority." "It is said, that at a certain time, doubtless some years ago, the evil spirit set up a claim against the Indians, t6> Connecticut, as his peculiar domain ; but they being in possession, determined, of course, to try to hold it. By Connecticut, the premises in question, is to be unders…

The Indians were fully sensible of what they had to dread from such an adversary, and accordingly betook tiiemselves to a course not unns;d on occasions of great ditficulty and danger, they referred the case to the squaws, the mothers of the tribes, wiio, it is said, recommended an offer to quit, on being allowed their betterments, a Novanglican law term, devised to signify the dwelling and …

He retired collected, and, as usual, giving up the ground only inch by inch ; and, though retiring, still presenting a front whenever attack threatened ; he kept close to the Sound to secure his flank on that side ; and, having reached Frog^s point, and the water becoming narrow, to be crossed by the Indians in bark canoes, easily to be made in a night, and the tide being out, and the rocks s…

it has been repeated from the whites, the first settlers of the lands at Cold Spring', that the Indians to the last who remained, not only undertook to show the spot where he stood, but insisted ihey could still discern the print of his feet." " The fact of tradition (adds Judge Benson) among the Indians of Long Island, of a war between those of Connecticut and the evil spirit about the terri…

Ash, being 50 feet high, and of corresponding breadth, "b There is also a superb specimen of the copper coloured beech. The road from the point to Westchester village, passes many beautiful country villas, ^picer''s and Brocketi's necks are situated at the south-west extremity of Throckmorton's neck proper, and constitute what was formerly known as the Grove fann. This property we have seen, …

Spicer's neck, on the margin of the Westchester creek, shrouded by a group of venerable locusts. The nurseries of Mr. William Ferris, situated a litile north of the house, are very extensive and contain eveiy variety of fruit and ornamental trees. We believe this is the largest establishment of the kind in Westchester county. There was formerly a ferry between Ferry 'point, the termination of …

Wilkins, in 1784, it was successively the property of the families of Pell, Russell, Gilchrist, Taylor and Aspen, from whom it passed to Martin Wilkins, Esq., by whose son it is now enjoyed. The family of Wilkins, was originally seated in the county of Glamorgan, South Wales, and derives from " Robert de Wintona, or Wincestria, who came into that county with Robert Fitzhamon, who was lord of …

The Whelk is still borne on the coat armor of the family, with the significant Welch motto : Sun ar dy Ilyn : angiice, beware of thyself. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 243 valley underneath, is called Pant Wilkyn (Welkyn's vale) to this day.=i Members of the family, yet reside at Brecon, Glamorganshire and Maeslongh, Radnorshire. Tlie more immediate ancestor of the American branch emigrated to Jamai…

When the question of appointing delegates to the second congress, came up, he made a speech, which was much admired by his friends for its eloquence, clearness and precision. Schuyler and George Clinton were his principal antagonists in the debate. As this speech affords a good specimen of the views of loyalists and of the state of the controversy at that period, I insert it entire, and nea…

There is not, I am persuaded, an individual in this assembly, who does not wish well to America in general, and who is not solicitous for the preservation of this province in particular. For my own part, I feel more real concern than I can well express, at the gloomy prospect of our affairs, and I would sacrifice more, much more, than most men would be willing to believe, if I could by that m…

" Ever since the first settlement of these colonies, Great Britain has claimed and exercised the right of jurisdiction over them, and her claim was founded in reason, and in the nature of civil government, for it is certain beyond all manner of doubt and controversy, that the supreme authority of every empire, mubt extend over the whole and every part of that empire, otherwise there must be i…

Be that as it will, this was certainly placing their liberty upon a proper basis : here they ought to have rested ; here they ought to have bounded their demands ; this would have been a sufficient barrier against arbitrary power. The Parliament, in consequence of this, although they did not relinquish their claim or right to tax the Colonies, repealed that impolitic and oppressive act ; and alt…

And when a three penny duty on tea was demanded of us, we peremptorily refused to comply ; and instead of expostulating or of showing our disapprobation of that act, by remonstrating in a legal and constitutional way, as we ought to have done ; or instead of taking that easy and effectual method that offered itself to us, I mean the not purchasing that commodity, while encumbered with the dut…

Shall we by this means become more powerful, more wealthy, or more free 1 Let us pause for a moment, and reflect a little upon the absurdity and folly of such expectations. On the contrary, shall we not derive every desirable advantage from being in friendship and amity with her 1 Shall we not derive strength, protection and stability, from that oak around which we have so long twined ourselve…

Let us therefore, like wise men, endeavor to establish a lasting and permanent union between us ; let us endeavor to remove every obstacle to this desirable end ; and let us reject with the utmost disdain and abhorrence every measure that can tend to increase the difference between us, and make this necessary union impracticable. Let us therefore, to the utmost of our power, endeavor to put a s…

Let us be warned by their example ; let their fully and precipitation teach ns wisdom ; and, instead of linking ourselves to the chain of their evil destiny, let us instantly break loose, and, by a well timed effort, rescue ourselves from destruction, and endeavor to make peace for ourselves, -- not a shameful, not an ignominious peace, -- but such a one as shall be worthy of freemen ; such a…

We have too much understanding not to know that the interest of these colonies and of Great Britain is the same; that we are all one people -- of the same laws, language and religion, each of us equally bound to one another by the ties of reciprocal affection ; and we have too much loyalty to the best of sovereigns -- too great a regard to order and good government, to assert that insurrections …

We may have it in our power, as I know we shall have it in our will, to stretch out a helping hand to raise them from the pit into which they are falling. And I will venture to assert with boldness and confidence, that if this Loyal Province will do her duty, and act with wisdom and moderation in the critical juncture, she may yet save America. " Great Britain is not the only quarter from whe…

Fain would I draw a veil over this melancholy prospect, and hide it from the eye of humanity ; but my duty to my family -- to my constituents -- to my country, forbids me to be silent. Factions and animosities will lay waste o\ir country. Provinces will rise against Provinces, and no umpire to determine the contest but the sword. This once flourishing and happy land will smile no more ; it wil…

Liberty and licentiousness are nearly allied to each other ; like wit and madness, there is but a thin partition between them ; and, licentiousness invariably leads to slavery. Almost every page of history will furnish abundant proofs of the truths of these observations ; and God grant that the annals of this country i,;.y not add to the number; but I fear from the present licentious conduct w…

If they are authorized to make laws, to establish penalties, and to regulate the concerns of this Colony, why are we called together 1 what is lelt for us to do ] Nothing sir, but to do our duty ; to undo, if possible, all that they have done ; to strip them of their borrowed plumes, and to resume that authority, which has been delegated to us forthe most important purposes ; for the preservat…

By proceeding in a firm, but in a peaceable, loyal and constitutional manner, in the settlement of this unhappy difl^erence with our mother country, we cannot fail, I am convinced, of meeting with all desirable success. We shall by these means, undoubtedly, secure to ourselves a free constitution ; we shall have a line of government stretched out and ascertained, and we shall be restored to the…

If we neglect this opportunity of promoting our common felicity, and of establishing our liberties upon a firm and lasting basis, we may, perhaps, never have another, and we shall repent of our fatal folly and infatuation, when too late to retrieve the mistake ; when the horrors and miseries of a civil war shall be increased, if possible, ten fold upon our heads, by the curses and execration …

I have shown that the authority of the British Parliament, which is the supreme Legislature of the empire, extends over these colonies, which are parts of that empire. I have shown the extreme danger of undue opposition to that authority, which, either by exerting itself against us, or giving us up to our own government, will equally involve us in misery and destruction. I have shown, that by a…

Speaker, nothing more to add, than that, if contrary to my hopes and my most ardent wishes ; if, contrary to the honor and dignity of this house; if, contrary to the dictates of humanity, and to the duty which we owe to our constituents and our country, you adopt the unjust and destructive measures of the congress, and by that means, involve our country in a civil war, the most dreadful calam…

One of these, The Congress Canvassed, &c., which was signed, A. W. Farmer, was extensively circulated, and with that called, A View of the Controversy between Great Britain and Iier Colonies," was burnt, " whenever they fell into the hands of those whose measures they criticised and condemned." "A few months after the delivery of this speech, he abandoned the country and went to England. At t…

that 60 inconsiderable a man as I am can have, shall be exerted in her behalf. It has been my constant maxim through life to do my duty conscientiously, and to trust the issue of my actions to the Almighty. May that God in whose hands are all events, speedily restore peace and liberty to my unhappy country. May Great Britain and America be soon united in the bonds of everlasting unity, and when …

He continued in the ministry until his decease in 1830, at the age of 89, Doctor Wilkins married Isabella, sister of Lewis Morris, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and of Gouverneur Morris, another distinguished whig. Their mother espoused the royal side, and reinained within the British lines. Their correspondence with her during hostilities occasioned suspicion, and caused them di…

He was elected a member of the house of Assembly, about the time of his father's return to the United States ; and when in 1806, William Cottam Longe, Esq., who was elected speaker, was disallowed by the governor, Lewis Morris Wilkins was chosen in his place, and approved of, and occupied the chair, by subsequent election, until 1817, when he COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 251 was removed, to be pl…

Tne front of the house is shaded by two of the largest and finest elm trees in the County. Cornell's or Clason's neck, which is pleasantly situated in the south-west corner of the town, contains about five hundred and fifty acres. We have seen that Thomas Cornell, from whom it was originally named, became possessed of the neck through the Dutch, who purchased of the Indiaiis.i' Near the ent…

William Richardson and his associates the privilege of tlie stream of Broncks's river, to set up two mills, viz., one saw and a corn mill, upon certain conditions specified in the conveyance.* On the 2nd of April, 17] I, Tryntje Byvanck, widow of Evert ByviUick, granted to William Provost four Qiiills, to wit, three grist mills and one saw mill, situate in the township of Westchester, and all…

James, the first of these, was educated at Corpus Christi college, Cambridge, England, iu which college his father had been educated before him. On quitting college, he entered the army, rising to the rank of captain. In the unfortunate campaign against Ticonderoga, he was an aid of Abercrombie's. When his father died, or shortly after. Captain de Lancey sold out, inheriting the principal (Sta…

Excepting Sir William Pepperell," Captain James "de liancey appears ^ iw i been the most active member of the agency."=^ " Five of the children of Capt. James de Lancey and Margaret grew up, viz., two sons and three daughters. Charles, the eldest son, was in the British navy, and died a bachelor. James, late Lt. Col. 1st Dragoon Guards, is living, also a bachelor. Two of the d ui-j-hters, Ann…

"He opposed the dismemberment of the empire, and put his life and property at stake to prevent it. In 177(5, he was appointed a brigadier general in the royal service. Skinner, of New Jersey, Brown, a former governor of the Bahamas, Arnold, the apostate, and Cunningham, of South Carolina, were of the same grade, but their commissions were of later date. Gen. de Lancey was, therefore, the sen…

His body is interred in the choir of the Minster, while a mouument standing near the transept records his services." "His son, Oliver de Lancey, jr., was educated in Europe; put early in the 17th Light Dragoons; was a captain at the commencement of the Revokition ; became Major in 1776, a Lieutenant Colonel a year or two later, and succeeded Andre as Adjutant General of the British army in A…

Peter de Lancey, youngest son of the Huguenot, to whom his father devised the mills, was a man of wealth and of considerable influence in the colony. His wife was Alice, daughter of Cadwallader Golden, lieutenant governor of the Province of New York in 1761. His children were John, father of Mrs. Yates, relict of Governor Yates, and Lt. Col. James de Lancey, a distinguished military officer. "…

This was particularly the case with Samuel Kip, Esq., of a family which from the first settlement by the Dutch had possessed a grant of land at Kip's Bay, and in other parts of New York island- Members of this family were named as officers under the Crown in the royal charter granted when the British first took possession of the colony in 1664, and in that given thirty years later. Having bee…

His corps made free with the cattle of that part of the country, and got the soubriquet of" Cow Boys," in revenge for their knowledge in the article of beef." The colonel finally fixed his residence in Nova Scotia, and in 1797, was sworn in as a member of the council of that colony. He died at Annapolis, N. S., about the year 1809. Martha Tippett, his widow, also died there in 1827, aged 73, …

By an indenture bearing date the 21)th of July, 1774. the trustees of Westchester for divers considerations, sold to James and Oliver de Lancey, and their heirs and assignees, the ground under the water of Broncks's river, and all such lands as had been granted or appointed by the town, for the use of the mills, (fee* The present proprietor, Philip M. Lydig, Esq., holds by conveyance from under…

For this reason he was for a time assigned to a command in the Loyalist Rangers. In one of the severe skirmishes which took place in Westchester county in 1781, Capt. Kip, while charging a body of American troops, had his horse killed under him, and received a severe bayonet wound. He survived, however, several years after the war, though, like his friend De Lancey, a heavy pecuniary sufferer …

The shadowy banks between, . ■ .- Where blossomed bell or wilding rose . ■ Adorns the brightest green : ... ' - "■• : ^ "' ' ■*- Memorial of the fallen great, ' , ■ - . .' ■■ '. The rich and honoured line, - • "' - ■ . - " •'. . ". Stands high in solitary state, •■ : -' v> .■ "•;' ..,•' - De Lancey's ancient pine. ■_■-■ There once at early dawn arrayed "- . The rural sport to lead, . ..' …

And just like one in age alone, The list of all his line, Bends sadly where the waters moan, De Lancey's ancient pine. Oh, victim of misguided zeal To tell thy former fame ! Who bids the fretted stone reveal The numbers of thy name 1 Ere brightening up the eastern sky Another morn shall shine, In equalizing dust may lie De Lancey's ancient pine. . Wo ho ! the satiate traveller stays W…

That springs to perfection and dies. So she bloomed, and then sickened; but, shall we bewaill The grave of the pure is the path to the skies. Eternity how long ! In 1798, 7th March, Sarah died in the West Indies, in the 20th year of her age, in the passage from St. Croix to St. Christopher's and was brought back by her disconsolate husband to this peaceful mansion, the place of their union, …

The low ground east of Bronx dale, is called Bear swamp. The general "surface of Westchester is rolling, and in some places hilly; soil, clay loam, mostly susceptible of high cultivation." " The lands produce all kinds of grain, but they are best adapted to grass and pasturage. Almost every variety of fruit trees flourish here. The principal growth of wood is oak of all sorts, chesnut and h…

Our intention is to take up separately the three former divisions of the present town, viz., West Farms, Morrisania and Fordham. From the following patent, it appears that the proprietors of the lands subsequently called the West Far?7is, in 1666, were Edwiird Jessup and John Richardson, of Westchester. PATENT OP WEST FARMS. " Richard Nicolls, Esq., governor general under las royal highness,…

Upon ye maine being bounded to the east by the river commonly called by the Indians Aquehung, otherwise Broncke river, extending to the midst of said river to the norih, by the mark't trees and by a piece of hassock meadow, westwardly a little brook called by the natives Sackwrahimg, and southward by the Sound or East river, including within a certain neck of land called Quiimahung, which sa…

Know ye, that by virtue of the commission and authority unto me given by his royal highness, I have ratified, confirmed and granted, and by these presents do ratify, confirm and grant, unto John Richardson aforesaid, his heirs and assigns, the moiety or one-half of the aforesaid parcel or tract of land and premises, together with the moiety or one-half of all the woods, meadows, pastures, wate…

D. 1666." Richard Nicolls. Edward Jessup one of the above patentees, like most of the original settlers of Westchester, emigrated from Fairfield, Connecticut, in 1653, occurs the name of Edward Jessope, owner of lands on Sascoe neck in that town. By his wife Elizabeth Bridges, he left issue a son, Edward, and two daughters. Elizabeth married Thomas Hunt, of the Grove faim, Westchester, { CO…

I will and bequeath unto my daughter Hannah Jessup, the sum of five and thirty pounds with that she hath already, to be payed unto her at 18 years of age. I will and bequeath unto my sonne Edward Jessup, two mares with two colts by their sides, one is a gray mare, and the other is a mare marked on both ears with two half pence on each ear, to bee set out for hiin for his use a year and a day…

Sarah Bridges, my well beloved brother-in law, John Burroughs, and Ralph Hunt, overseers of this my last will and testament, likewise to be assistants to my executrix in all cases and difficulties, and this I do owne as my owne act and deed, to all true intents and meanings, and doe furthermore ratify and confirm it as my owne act and deed by ye settin'^ to my hand and seal, the day and year u…

'• We whose names are underwritten being made choice of by John Richardson and Thomas Hunt, bothe inhabiting in Westchester, in the North Riding of Yorkshire, to mal.e an equal division of a grant of land formerly purchased of the Indian proprietors by Edward Jessup and John Richardson, being butted and bounded by patent I say all those uplands and meadows within that purchase, save some uplan…

As first we find it necessary that John Richardson, having tvi'enty acres of upland and meadow more or less, lying on the southermost poynt of the cvrne field neck, which tract of land is a district of itself by a divisional line running west and by north east and by south, and all the rest of the upland both in that neck and a little neck adjoining to it, is Thomas Hunt's, with highways laid…

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 263 The three daughters and co-heiresses of John Richardson were Bethia, wife of Joseph Ketchani of Newton, Long Island, Mary, wife of Josepli Hadley of Yonkers, and Elizabeth, wife of Gabriel Leggett, from whom descend the Leggetts of West Farms. His last will bears date 16th November, 1679. In it he bequeaths " to his beloved wife, Martha, all his housing and orchar…

"To his son-in-law, Joseph Hadley, a pasture of three acres already laid out, (fcc, at or about the first spring, and all the meadow that is already divided, that is on this side the river above ye planting necky " To his three daughters two hundred acres of land each ;" "and to his brother's son, in England, Joseph Richardson, one hundred acres, if he come within the space of one whole year …

Upon the 12th of January, 16S6, Governor Thomas Dongan granted a jyatent to Thomas Hunt, sen., for all his land bounded on the east by the river Aquehung or Bronx, extending to the midst of the said river, on the north by certain marked trees and a piece of hammock, and on the west by a certain brook called Sackrahung, for the value of one bushel of good winter wheat."* The following receipt…

"Whereas Thomas Hunt, sen., of ye West Farms in ye lorough town and county of Westchester in ye colony of New York, yeoman, and Elizabeth Leggett of ye same place, widow, did on ye 9th day of May last past, by an instrument under their hands and seals, formerly agree and conclude that the West Farms lots, containing twelve in number, should be surveyed and laid out by myself or some other per…

That is to say, begin at a chesnut tree standing on the river side above Byvanck's mill, running thence north forty-three degrees, west two hundred and eighty-three, to a marked white wood, thence south thirty degrees, west about forty-five, eight rods to the north side and westernmost corner of the sixth lot, and then upon several courses until it meets with the north-west corner of the twel…

Comprehended with a certain patent granted by Governor Richard Nicolls to Edward Jessup and John Richardson in the year of our Lord Christ 1666, except thirty acres which he» said Thonnas Hunt, formerly sold to John Feryedon and Robert Manning, and also thirty acres belonging to the said Elizabeth Leggett, being in lieu of the aforesaid thirty acres on which Thomas Davenport now dwells, in wit…

Upon the 4th of Feb., 1712, "Elizabeth Leggett, widow of Gabriel Leggett and daughter of John Richardson, released her title and interest of all the common and undivided lands, that Mr. Lewis Morris makes any claim to witliin our patent of West Fa7-?nsy In 1737, " William Leggett, assignee to the heirs of John Richardson, of one-half moiety of the West Farms, and Abraham Lent, of the heirs o…

It now contains about 1,500 inhabitants, 200 dwelling houses, an Episcopal, a Dutch Reformed, a Presbyterian and a Methodist church, 4 taverns, a temperance house, 12 stores of different kinds, and a post office ; also, several extensive manufactories, among which may be named the Brussels carpet and spinning factory of Mr. Richard Crowtherj^ the Ingrain carpet factory of Mr. A. Smith, and the …

New York; on which occasion, an address was delivered by the Rev. J. T. Gushing minister in charge of the parish. In the corner stone were deposited a copy of the New Testament, and of the book of common prayer ; the journal of the last general convention in 1844 ; the journal of the last diocesan convention of New York for 1845, together with the debates in the same ; copies of the general an…

On the 28th of June, 1847, it was consecrated and set apart to the worship and service of Almighty God, under the title of Grace church, by the Right Reverend William Heathcote de Lancey, Bishop of the diocese of Western New York. The consecration sermon being preached by the Rev. Kingston Goddard of Staten Island. Grace church, West Farms, was incorporated upon the 13th of Dec. 1844. Willi…

The amount of $2061,00 was collected, to which the sum of $1000,00 was added by the munificent donation of Mrs. C. L. Spencer, to whose christian liberality, the congregation is further indebted for the gift of an organ, a Sunday school library, and numerous other contributions to the church. Additional aid was given by the following gentlemen, viz. : Messrs. Peter Lorillard, jun., Philip M. L…

The Presbyterian church stands upon the highest ground in the village. It was incorporated, in 1814, by the name of the " First Presbyterian Church in the village of West Farms," Robert Givan, Caleb Pell, Ebenezer Waterbury, James Bathgate, James Renwick and John B. Gillespie, first trustees. a Prior to the year 1836, it belonged to the Bedford presbytery, but is now in connection with the s…

The Dutch Reformed Church of this village was first organized in 1839, under the pastoral charge of the late Rev. George Bourne, of New York, and incorporated on the 16th of March, 1840. =1 First elders, Thomas Butler, George Wilson, and Abijah Rogers ; first deacons, James P. Fitch, J. G. Rowland, and Stephen Kelly. Mr, Bourne was succeeded, in 1842, by the Rev. Barnabas Collins. The present p…

Livingston, Robert Gilchrist, Joseph Given, Jonathan Randel, Andrew Barton, Israel Honeywell, Samuel Kelly, Robert Heaton, and William H. Morris. During the revolutionary war. West Farms was constantly exposed to the daily forays of both armies, as they alternately held possession of the adjoining country. "On the 25th of January, 1777, (observes General Heath,) early on the morning, the enemy…

"He procured a number of hand-grenades ; also, rolls of port fire, and canteens filled with inflammable materials, with contrivances to attach them to the side of the blockhouse. He set out with his troops early in the evening, and arrived within a mile of the blockhouse by two o'clock in the morning. The colonel gave Captain Black the command of about forty volunteers, who were first to appr…

Burr directed those who carried the combustibles to march in front as silently as possible; that on being hailed, they should light the hand-grenades, (fcc. with a slow match provided for tiie purpose, and throw them into the port holes. I was one of the party that advanced. The sentinel hailed and fired. We rushed on. The first hand-grenade that was thrown in drove the enemy from the upper s…

" Humbly sheweth that we were summoned to appear at Westchester in order to choose officers, according to the resolution of the congress, it having been represented, as we understand, that there was not a competent number of men in our district to form a company, we therefore beg leave to inform you that the manor of Fordham and the West Farms have in the militia always been considered as a di…

Nicolas Berrien, Isaac Valentine, Peter Valentine, John Stevens, Benjamin Curser, Abraham Dyckman, John Farmer, Benjamin Valentine, George Pilpet, Isaac Valentine, jr. Peter Bussing, jr. Abraham Wilson, Benjamin Curser, jr. Hendrick Ryer, John Lent, John Ryer, Isaac Curser, jr. Hezekiah Ward, Tunis Garrison, Isaac Cant, Gilbert Taylor, Robert Gilmer, Benjamin Archer, jr. Daniel …

At the south-east extremity of the neck is situated Hunt's Point. This property has been occupied by the Hunt family for nearly one hundred and si.xly years, having passed into their hands by the inarriage of Thomas Hunt with Elizabeth Jessup, daughter of Edward Jessup, one of the first patentees. In 16S8, Thomas Hunt, of the Grove farm, granted to his son Thomas Hunt one hundred acres lying …

Like parting friends, who linger while they sever ; Enforced to go, yet seeming still unready. Backward they wind their way in many a wistful eddy. Gray o'er my head the yellow- vested willow Hurtled its hoary top in the fresh breezes, COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 273 Glancing in light, like spray on a green billow, Or the fine frost work which young winter freezes, . When first his power in infan…

Shot up in glimmering sparks, his red fins liny twinkle. . ,. ' There were the dark cedars, with loose mossy tresses, White-powder'd dog trees, and stiff hollies flaunting, Gaudy as rustics in their May-day dresses. Blue pellorels from purple leases upslanting A modest gaze, like eyes of a young maiden Shining beneath dropp'd lids the evening of her wedding. .•/ The breeze fresh springing fr…

II. 35 274 HISTORY OF THE • , ^ *•- The burial place of the Hunt family, is located near the entrance of the point. The following inscriptions are copied from two of the monuments in this yard : in memory of Thomas Hunt, who departed this life, July 4lh, 1808, in the SUth year of his age. He possessed the cardinal virtues in an eminent degree ; he was temperate, brave, patient and just : T…

None knew thee but to love thee, Nor named thee but to praise. Tears fell when thou wert dying, . . ' From eyes unused to weep, And long, where thou art lying, Will tears the cold turf steep. When hearts whose truth was proven, , Like thine, are laid in earth. There should a wreath be woven ' „. To tell the world their worth. ._ t To face page 3--., vol. ii. Arms.-- Az on bend ar. lb …

The house is a handsome edifice of stone. The grounds are richly wooded, and the views of the river extensive, and singularly beautiful. Mr. Barretto for many years represented this county in assembly. In the immediate vicinity of Blythe place, and near the public landing, stands the residencea of the late Thomas Leggett, (now occupied by his widow) whose ancestors have been resident propriet…

By his last will, dated 16th of April, 1697, Gabriel Leggett of the West Farms, bequeathed " to his wife Elizabeth, all his household goods (fcc. &c ; to his son John, all his house and outhouses, orchard, land and the meadows in the Planting neck, and the meadow, (fcc, also that messuage and tenement which Thomas Williams dwells upon, and was formerly my father-inlaw's, John Richardson, his no…

The house is a handsome edifice of stone. The grounds are richly wooded, and the views of the river extensive, and singularly beautiful. Mr. Barretto for many years represented this county in assembly. In the immediate vicinity of Blythe place, and near the public landing, stands the residencea of the late Thomas Leggett, (now occupied by his widow) whose ancestors have been resident propriet…

and ont houses with tlie land and meadow which I bought of John Ferguson, sen. and Robert Manning, together with 50 acres of wood land, lying within the bounds of the patent of West Farnis, &c. "I say to my 5on Thomas,*' to his son William 100 acres of woodland, and five acres of meadow, lying behind the field, witjiin the bounds of the patents of West Farms, together with all the undivided …

He refused, however, to leave them, and actually accompanied the robbers two miles on their route to head-quarters. As the party were passing the spot which now makes the southern entrance to West Farms, two continental soldiers rose up from behind a stone wall and fired. Tiie man leading the mare was shot, and fell ; the mare turned round and ran homewards, to the great deliglit of the owner…

The next day they concealed themselves in the woods, and ihe following night kept on their way, avoiding all habitations of note. Not knowing the state of parlies in the country, they skulked from one place to another until they reached Dutchess county, where Concklin was known. Here they rested themselves and obtained food. Soon after the treaty of peace, Mr. Leggett removed to New York. He di…

" All that certain tract of land being part of the manor of Morrisania, situate, lying and being in the county of Westchester, in the province of New York aforesaid, beginning at the mouth of a small brook or run of water commonly called or known by the name of Wigwam Brook, but by some falsely called Sackwrahung, it being the first brook to the westward of an isthmus or neck of land known by t…

278 HISTORY OF THE runs lip to it to the northward, partly by the lands of Morrisania and the salt creek that runs by the house of the said Legget to the eastward, partly by the said Boimd Creek, and partly the salt creek aforesaid that runs by the house of Leggett, and to the southward by the Sound that divides Long Island, or the Island of Nassau, from Connecticut, &c. : the grantee paying …

In the Graham mansion, which fornierly stood on the site of Mr. Leggett's farm house, Mnjor Bearmore, a British officer, was surprised by Colonel Armand,^^ of the French cavalry. "November 7th, « Tlie last whose name I recollect, (says the Marquis De Chastellux,* is Colonel Armand -- tliat is, M. de la Rouerie, nephew of M. de la Belinage. He was as celebrated in France for his passion for Mad…

Le Marquis de la Rouerie was then very young: his subsequent conduct has proved that nature, in giving him a susceptible and impassioned mind, has not made him a present likely to be always fatal to him : glory and honor have employed all its activity ; and it is an observation which merits to be consigned in history, as well as in this journal, that carrying with him, as he did to America, al…

In the capture of Major Bearmore, the inhabitants of the adjacent country were relieved from the frequent excursions of a troublesome officer."* The destruction of the old house took place under the following circumstances. Col. Fowler, of the British army, who had dispossessed the Graham family, and made it his own quarters, invited all the officers and gentry in the neighborhood to dine with…

Fowler seemed to think the dinner was more important than the building : he ordered everything removed from the table, the gentlemen assisting, and in a few minutes the table and contents were removed to the shade of a large willow, where all seated themselves, and appeared to enjoy the meal and the burning. The house was utterly consumed, with the contents, before the company separated. No eff…

At the period of the Dutch discovery, it was styled by the aborigines Ranachque, or Raraqne, an appellation which doubtless refers to some object peculiar to its geographical locality. The Indians appear to have resided principally on the shores of the East and Haarlem River. Of this, the extensive "shell beds," which are still to be seen, afford conclusive evidence. Within a few years seve…

Bronck shall show to the persons aforesaid a certain lot of land, of which he is proprietor, and which is situated opposite the river and the plain of Manhattan ; in which lot aforesaid they may cultivate tobacco and maize, upon the express condition that they shall clear and cultivate, every two years, a fresh spot for raising their tobacco and maize, and then the spot which they cultivated…

Bronck shall have no oilier claim than tlial the land shall have bfien cleared and brought in a proper manner of cnliivation by the diligence of Peter Andriessen and Lourent Uayts, who from their side shall be holden to accomplish their task. 21st July, 1639. Maunt Jansskn, Witness."a We find Jonas Bronck again leasing land on the 15th of August, 1639, to Cornelius Jacobsen StoU and John Jac…

"Arendt van Curler was one of those characters who deserve to live in history. His influence among the Indians was unlimited, and in honor of his memory these tribes addressed all succeeding governors of New York by the name of - Corlear." He possessed feelings of the purest humanity and actively exerted his influence in rescuing from the savages such Christians as had the misfortune to fall i…

He was highly respected by the governors of Canada, and the regard entertained for him by Monsieur de Tracy, viceroy of that country, will be best judged of by the following extract of a letter which that high personage addressed him, dated Quebec, 30th April, 1667. " 'If you find it agreeable to come hither this summer, as you have caused me to hope, you will be most welcome, and entertaine…

Fontaine, who unfortunately fell into the barbarous hands of his enemies, and by means of Mons'r Curler obtained his liberty.' On the 4th July following, Jeremias van Rensselaer writing to Holland, announces that ' our cousin Arendt van Curler proceeds overland to Canada, Iiaving obtained leave from our general, and been invited thither by the viceroy, M. de Tracy. In an evil hour he embarked …

On the 10th of July, 1651, sixteen years prior to his death, Arendt van Corlear, transported Broncks'' land to Jacob van StoU, from whom it passed through several proprietors to Herman Smeeman. 22d of Oct. 1664. " Herman Smeeman of Comoonepan on the maine, sold to Samuel Edsall all that certain tract of land situated on the East river through Hell-gate, commonly called Broncks' land, contain…

Will'm Kieft, unto Arent van Curler for a certaine tract or parcel of land formerly in the tenure or occupation o^ Jonas Broncks, commonly called by the Indians by the name of Ranachque, and by the English Broncks land, lying and being on the maine to the east and over against Harlem low7i, having a certain small creek or kill which runs between the north-west part of it and Litlle Barnes Isl…

2Qlh day of OcLohcr, 1644, was by the said Arenl van Curler, upon the 10th day of July, 1651, transported and made over unto Jacob Jans Stall, and upon the 19th day of December, 1062, conveyed by Matthews de Vos, as attorney of Geerlruyt Andries, the widow of the said Jacob Jansen S'oH, unto Geeririeu Hendrick, formerly the widow of Andries Hoppen, and by her upon the same day, (with the appro…

Given under my hand and seal at Fort James in New York, on the island of Manhattoes, the day of in the 20th year of his majestie's reign. Anno Domini 166 • Richard Nicolls. The next possessor of Bronck\' land was Captain Richard Morris, who must have purchased of Edsall, cir. 1670. Mr. Sparks says : " That there was a contract, dated the 10th of August, 1670, in which Pvichard is styled a mer…

•^ Articles of agreement were entered into between the two brothers, that if either of them died without issue, the survivor, or issue of the survivor, if any, should take the estate. - -.•■ <■ Uaulap's Hist, of N. Y. vol. i. 272. v ,'-. ' To face pnge 284, vol. ii. Arms. gu. a Colnnfl Lewis Morris, proprietor of IheTlntern estal Monaioutlishire, England ; emigrated to Barbado< in l(i()2; …

20lh day of Oclobcr, 1644, was by the said Arenl van Curler, upon the 10th day of July, 1651, transported and made over unto Jacob Jans Stall, and upon the 19th day of December, 1062, conveyed by Matthews de Vos, as attorney of Geerlruyt Andries, the widow of the said Jacob Jansen S/oll, unto Geertrieu Hendrick, formerly the widow of Andries Hoppen, and by her upon the same day, (with the appr…

Know ye that by virtue of the commission and authority unto me given by his royal highness, I iiave ratified, confirmed, and granted unto the said Samuel Edsall, his heirs and assignees, all the aforesaid parcel of land and premises, with all the soil, woods, pastures, meadow ground, marshes, commonage, creeks, waters, lakes, fishing, hawking, hunting and fowling, within the limits before set…

Sparks says : " That there was a contract, dated the 10th of August, 1670, in which Richard is styled a merchant in Mew York, and Lewis, his brother, a merchant in Barbadoes."* " it follows," (remarks Dunlapj) "that Richard was in Barbadoes in 1670, and contracted to come on to New York to purchase this grant of Morrisania for himself and brother, Lewis, who was to follow and settle on it ; b…

The appellation of Glodrydd, or the Illustrious, was bestowed upon him, indicative of his personal deeds, as well as of his rank and extensive possessions, which comprised nearly all the lands between the Severn and the Wye. He died iti the early part of the eleventh century, leaving by Gwladys, daughter of Rhun ap Eduowain, Prince of Tegengl, a son, Cadwgan ap Elystan, Lord of Builth and Ra…

At the attack upon Chepstow Castle, which was defended by Sir Nicholas Kemishj the king's general, Lewis Morris was the second in command. After an obstinate resistance, the garrison was reduced by cutting off the supply of water which ran through the estate of Pearcefield, then owned by Col. Morris' son-in-law, John Walters, and setting fire to the castle. From this circumstance, the family …

While on this service, Captain Lewis Morris purchased a large estate in that island. When the Protector sent forces to attack Hispaniola, under Admirals Penn and Venables, he forwarded a vacant regiment and a colonel's commission to him, with instructions that the forces were to land as directed by Colonel Morris. The failure of the expedition is said to have been owing, in a great measure, to…

Upon the defeat of the popular party, William determined upon a sea voyage, until the storm should have blown over. He was lost at sea. His son John received a captain's commission from the Parliament in 1651. Like his father, he also perished at sea oft" Deal Castle in 1688. His body was found under the walls of the castle, and buried with military honors. His descendants are still numerou…

Although by the way of Boston, I suppose you would sooner receive the sad tidings of your brother's decease, in whom as you have lost an only brother so have I a dear friend ; 1 shall not insist upon many particulars relating thereto; our general letters arriving to you herewith I hope sufficiently inform you ; yet I cannot but reflect upon the transitory condition of poor mortals, when I freq…

I was also at the plantation on the other side, when there was some public correction of two or three negroes, and breaking the necks of a mutiny among the white men by Mr. Gibbs, and through his vigilance it is now in good order. The crime of the negroes is reported to be so natural to them, which was both stealing and receiving stolen goods. Worthy sir. Your most dutiful Humble servant, …

'•Lewis Morris," (continues Mr, Dunlap,) "tells us in the preamble to his will, that his 'mother died when' he 'was about six months old,' and his father not long after, in New York, where he was left an orphan entirely in the hands of strangers, who were appointed by the government to take care of him." He thus lost his parents, (wlio were probably English, avoiding the restoration of kingly…

Lewis Morris of the island of Barbadoes hath long enjoyed and by patent stands possest of a certain plantation and tract of land, lying and being upon the maine, over against the town of Haerlem, commonly called Broncks' land, the same containing about five hundred acres, or two hundred and fifty morgen of land, besides the meadow thereunto annexed or adjoinir;g, cotted and bounded as in the …

Now know ye that by virtue of the commission and authority unto me given by his royal highness, T have confirmed granted, and given, and do hereby confirm, give, and grant unto the said Col Morris, his heirs and assignees, the afore recited land before possest by him, and the additional land herein exprest, and bounded as aforesaid, together with the woods and meadows, both salt and fresh water…

" To all to whom this present writing shall come, doth witness, that we Shahash, Panazarah, Wanacapeen, Kneed, Taquamarke, and Awarazawis, having formerly sold unto Jonas Broncks a large tract of land lying and being between ye river commonly called Broncks' river and Harlem kill, and more especially that tract of land that Colonel Morris stands now possest of, as his draught and ground brief…

formerly lived a Frenchman named Marcus Dossisway, all which parcel or tract of land we do for ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and assignees, fully and wholly acquit and discharge for ever ye said Colonel Morris, his heyres, executors, and administrators, of all and every part and parcel of ye residue of ye money that should have been paid by ye aforesaid Broncks for the purc…

On ihe 25ih of October, 1676, Colonel Morris purchased a large tract of land in East Jersey, consisting of 3540 acres, which he named Tintern and Monmouth, after the paternal estate in Monmouthshire, Wales. The last will and testament of Colonel Morris bears date 7th of February, 1690. Although twice married, he left no issue; his nephew, therefore, according to the agreement of 1670, succeed…

To the meeting of Friends at Shrewsbury, in Monmouth co., five pounds COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 291 current money of New York per annum forever, lo be paid out of his plantation -.t Tinton ironworks, to be paid on 25th March yearly. To Thomas Webley, of Shrewsbury, 250 acres on the westermost part of his 2000 acres, lying between Swimming River and Hop River, Monmouth CO., -- he paying quit rent…

To his nephew, Lewis Morris, son of his brother, Richard Morris, as soon as he attains the age of 21, the rest, residue, and remainder of his e'te ; i. e. his plantation and iron works at Tinton, with all lands, meadows, houses, barns, mills, runs and ponds of water, water courses, rivers, woods, trees, orchards, gardens, all his negroes on that plantation, cattel, horse, kinde, swine, and all…

M. And my will is, that in case of any disturbance by my s'd n'w conc'g the premi's or any part or par of e'te, real or p'l, hereby oth'se beq'd, and that my s'd dearly bel'd wife Mary M., her h'rs or as, shall thenceforth and then immediately enter into possession, have, occupie and enjoy all and co'n part and parcel of ye before recited premises, beq'ts and legacys given 292 - ' HISTORY OF …

Y., to be paid unto him by my s'd ex'x, h h's and as's in full of my bequests and legacys unlo him in case of any such disturbance or molestation as aforesaid. Item. I give and beq unto my hon'd friend. William Penn, my negro man Yaff, provided the said Penn shall come to dwell in America ; otherwise the s'd Yaff is to serve my said wife equally with other negroes. I{e7n. I give and beq unto…

Moreover, I g and beq unto my said nep'w, L. M., all my land and m'vvs alt Mattinicot, on Long Isl'd, together with all the profits and privil'es adv'g thereof, to him, his heirs and as's for ever, tog'r wiih one half of all my pewter and the one half of all my house linen for bedding and tabling that is on my plantation over against Harlem, and all my printed books, except such as my said wif…

All the rest, residue and remainder of my estate and my plantation, r''! and pM, where I now inhabilt over against Harlem af'd, I give and beq'h unto my d'ly belov'd wife, Mary Morris, her heirs and as's forever, the lands thereof, cont'g about 2000 acres best m or 1, tog'r with all houses, barns, mills, runns and ponds of water, water courses, rivers, orchards, gardens, trees, woods, negroes…

Y. city situate over against the bridge, unto all appurt'ces, profitts and advant'ges whatsoever thereunto belong'g, with all deeds, pattents, writings, bills, bonds, oblig'ions, and all things else whats'r, named and unnamed, belonging. Item to John Bowne, of Flushing, one negro girl n'd Abba ; is att old Thomas Hunts. Item. . . to Miles Foster one serv'ble negro boy, such as my s'd d'y bel'…

M., all ra E at the ironworks at T., with this expression, viz. (as soon as H s'l attaine to the age of 21 yeare,) 49 as above written, I doe now revoake ye s'd expression as to time, giving unto him, my s'd n'w, full power and auth'y to enter into and possess the s'd e'te, and ev'y part and p'l thereof, imm'ly after my decease, anything before above w'n to the contrary not'g, but under the s…

Bickley, of W'r co aforesaid, to be my executors in trust, and overseers to see this my will punctually perf'd and fulfil'd ; and in reg'd to the remoteness of their abodes from one another, I do order and appoint that any three of them may act as they shall find needfull, provided Wm Rich'n, Wm Bickley, or Rich'd Hartshorne be of that number ; and for want of a 3d person in the co of Monmout…

rights and credits of Lewis Morris, deceased, is obliged to make and exhibite a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the goods, rights and credits of the said dece'sd, into the surveyor's office of this province. These are to authorize and inipower you, Stephanus v. Cortlandt, Nicholas Bayard, John Pell and William Richardson, to make a true and faithfuU appraisement of the goods, …

Nicholas Bayard, John Pell and William Richardson, Esq., by virtue of a warrant to them directed, under the hand of the commander-in-chief and seal of the prerogative office, bearing date the day of October, Anno 1691, and exhibited in the surveyor's office, being the prerogative registry of this province by Lew.s Morris, administrator of all the goods, chattels and credits of the said Coll.…

16 00 6 00 2 00 COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 8 yds. red caddis, 12 yds Scotch Ukkin, 6 yards English tick^ -' 1 black leather saddle, 3 yds duffells, 45 yds Penny stone, at 2s 6d, 53 yds. Loskoram, at 15d. 16 inkhornea, 12 inille pins, 5 ivory confibs, 6 home and wood ditto, 4 mille needles, 5 pair shoe buckles, 4 pr. knitting needles, 2 doz. fish hooks, 9 yds. mock medley, 6 gimblet…

£ s. d. 0 8 16 00 4 00 00 00 12 00 12 00 6 3 6 00 14 00 9 5 2 6 1 6 3 9 1 3 3 6 6 00 14 00 2 00 ■■■ 4 7 6 15 00 6 00 0 00 19 00 6 00 14 00 18 00 4 00 0 00 5 00 6 00 8 0 4 00 6 0 0 00 10 00 8 00 18 00 6 00 16 00 0 00 5 00 19 yards hair baiattinc, 22 yds stript blew, 4 yds Scarlett, at 3d, 9i yds hair chamblelt, 4 pieces and remnant pintados, 5 yds. c…

15 pr. other linnen sheets, 9 diaper table cloaths, 7 damask table cloalhs, 9 Ozenbriggs, 6 damask cupboard cloalhs. 5 doz. damask napkins, 3 doz. diaper napkins, 5 doz. Ozenbrigg's napkins, 5 towels, 41 pillow cases. Household stuff. 13 cane chairs, broken and out of order, 12 old Turkey worke chairs, 2 wicker chairs, 6 leather chairs, 3 couches, Balance, £ s. . d. 0 00 0 00 …

1 hd. and J salt, 1 cwt. white tallow. Scales and beams, and 1 cwt. 2 qrs. 16 lb. weight, 6 barrels beef and 2 ditto pork, (4) 3 galls, spirits, 1 barrell molasses, 1 barrel Movado sugar, 1 firkin soap, home made, 244 lb. Casteel soap at 7d. Pewter, 6 doz. and 5 plates, 2 cisterns, 4 stands, 5 salts. Vol. II. ' 3S 12 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 £459 298 HISTORY OF THE t 8 ba…

2 anchors and 2 graplins gt. 319, at 6d. . . . . 7 19 6 Copper 1 copper kettle, 6 potts, 1 desertion copper, 1 cooler. 1 copper still. Qt in all 416 lb. at ISd. . . . . 31 4 0 Brass. 2 brass kettles, 3 stewpans, candlesticks, &c., of brass, implements cont. 1021b. at 15d. 6 7 6 i:558 2 10 2 boxes candles, qt. 150 at 6d 3 15 0 Steele 40 lb. at 12d 200 1 whip saw, qt. appraised among …

23jacobuss, 34 10 0 6i ditto, . 4 10 0 H ditto, 1 10 0 1 pistolle, . . 1 4 .0 2 double doubloons, . . . . • . . . 9 12 0 5 pr small clasps, 1 bullelt, ' . I plain piece, 1 single tooth-pick, 1 double ditto, 1 case ditto with small bodkin, 2 bodkins, ^ - ' 1 mourning ring, ' • - ■ ■ 1 heart with lock of hair, 1 mash bead, cont. in all 4 oz. 5 pwts. and 5 grs. at 41. 13s. 9d. per oz. …

2 calves, 0 12 0 30 horses, mares, and colts, . . , , , . . 60 0 0 30 head of swine, 9 0 0 147 sheep, 36 15 0 (170) Plantation Impl'ts. 3 earts and 1 pr limber wheels, 20 0 0 1 sloop and yall, . . . . . . . . 74 0 0 1 yall and pinnace, . . . . . . . . 10 0 0 12 lb. deer suett at 6d. 0 6 0 Hangings of the lodging rooms, three old cabbinetts for all tools and utensils for the farme and fam…

in fol. 2, in fol. 3, in fol. 4, in fol. 5, in fol. 6, . in fol. 7, je4134 . 15 , £1149 9 10 £844 195 14 38 0 107 18 135 7 98 12 3023 11 472 11 Besides the negroes in fol. 7, more. Appraised by us underwritten. More 17 doz. scissors at 33. 2 11 0 7 ewt. 1 qr. 9 lb. old lead at 30s. per cut, 11 0 0 £\3 11 0 S. V. CORTLANDT. Exhibited the seventeenth day of February, 1691, b…

From his infancy he has lived in a manner best adapted to teach him the nature of man, and to fortify his mind for the vicissitudes of life. He very early lost both his father and mother, and fell under the patronage of his uncle, formerly an officer of very considerable rank in CromweWs army ; who, after the Restoration, disguised himself under the profession of Gluakerism, and settled on a …

Luke considered the bidding miraculous, and prepared to obey, when either by compunction of the boy, or other means, he was undeceived. After several years passed in the West Indies, the wanderer returned to Morrisania, and was received by his uncle with forgiveness and joy. To settle him for life, the uncle brought about a marriage between Lewis and Miss Graham,"'' "a fine lady, (continues Mr.…

Lewis Morris, of the Island of Barbadoes, a certain plantation or tract of land laying or being upon the maine over against the town of Haerlem, commonly called Bronckse's land, containing 250 margin or 800 acres of land, besides the meadow thereunto annexed or adjoining, butted and bounded as in the original Dutch ground brief and patent of confirmation is set forth ; which said tract of land…

Lewis Morris' house -- the additional land containing (according to the survey thereof) the quantity of fourteen hundred and twenty acres, to hive and to hold the afore-recited tract of land before possessed by him, and the additional land within the limits and bounds aforesaid, together with the woods and meadows, both salt and fresh, waters and creeks, belonging to the said lands, unto the …

Lewis Morris, deceased, in his lifetime, and our said loving subject, his nephew and sole and only heir since his decease, have been at great charge and expense in the purchasmg, settling and improving of the said tracts and parcels of land, whereon considerable buildings have likewise been made ; and our said loving subject, being willing still to make further improvements thereon-- which reaso…

304 ^ HISTORY OF THE aforesaid, belonging, adjoining, nr in any appertaining or accepted, reputed, taken, known unto him, the said Lewis Morris, his heirs and assinees, to the sole and only proper use benefit and behoof of him the said Lewis Morris, his heirs and assinees forever, and moreover, that if our further special grace, certain knowledge, and mear motion, we have brought it according…

aforesaid, belonging, adjoining, nr in any appertaining or accepted, reputed, taken, known unto him, the said Lewis Morris, his heirs and assinees, to the sole and only proper use benefit and behoof of him the said Lewis Morris, his heirs and assinees forever, and moreover, that if our further special grace, certain knowledge, and mear motion, we have brought it according to the reasonable re…

COUNTY OF WEtSTCHE.S'l'ER. aforesaid, accurdii)g to such rules, ways and methods, as are prescribed for cities towns and counties within our province aforesaid, by the acts of general assembly, for the defraying the public charge of each respective city, town and county aforesaid, and all such sums of money assesed or levied, to dispose of and collect for such uses as the acts of the general a…

Witnesse our trusty and well beloved Benjamin Fletcher, our capt. gen. and gov. in-chief of our province of New York, and the territories and tracts of land depending thereon, in America, and viceadmiral of the same, our lieutenant commander-in-chief of the militia and of all the forces by sea and land within our colony of Connecticut, and of all the forts and places of strength within the same…

The latter employed him to draw up their complaint against my Lord Cornbury, and he was made the bearer of it to the Q,neen." " Li 1732," remarks Dnnlap, "a question was raised, whether Van Dam (who administered the government until the arrival of Cosby) should receive the whole salary allowed to a governor, and the opinion of the assembly was asked ; but they declined giving an opinion, leav…

= "He was one of the Council in that province, and a judge of the supreme court there in lfi92. Upon the surrender of the government to Queen Anne, m 1702, he was named to be governor of the colony; but the appointment was changed in favor of Lord Cornbury, the Queen's cousin." " Within the limits of Shrewsbury, (says Mr. Whitehead,) Col. Lewis Morris had extensive iron works, employing si.xt…

Full liberty was given to him and his associates " to dig, delve, and carry away all such mines for iron as they shall find or see fit to dig and carry away to the iron works, or that shall be found in that tract of land that lies inclosed between the southeast branch of the Raritan River and the whale pond on the sea-side, and is bounded from thence by the sea and branch of the river, to the…

The judge's argument upon the question is very long, and, for aught I know, very learned. I shall not take it upon me to say whether his opinion is right or not ; but certainly he was right in giving his opinion upon a matter of law that came iii judgment before" him. The governor, however, was offended at what was spoken, and demanded a copy, which the judge sent him, in print, with the lette…

I hope and believe they will never meet with such trials ; and, if they should, I am persuaded they will be more polite than to copy after so coarse a pattern ! I only meant to help out your next paper with a strange and wonderful occurrence, which may perhaps amuse your gentle readers as effectually as the accounts they have sometimes of hard frosts and huge whales, though they never see suc…

you a copy of what I read in the Supreme Court concerning its having a jurisdiction to determine causes in a Court of Equity, and a second message from him to give it under my hand, I send you not only what I read, but what I said on that head, as far as I can charge my memory. What was said, was spoken before a numerous auditory, among which were the grand jury for the city and county of New …

I have no reason to expect that either this, or any thing else I can say, will be at all grateful, or have any weight with your Excellency, after the answer I received to a message I did myself the honor to send you concerning an ordinance you were about to make for establishing a court of equity in the supreme court, as being, in rny opinion, contrary to law, and which I desired might be delay…

I am heartily sorry, sir, for your own sake, as well as that of the public, that the King's representative should be moved to so great a degree of warmth, as appears by this answer, which I Ihink would proceed from no other reason but by giving my opinion in a court of which I was a judge, upon a point of law that came before me, and in which I might be innocently enough mistaken ; (though I …

one of those times was when I delivered the public seals of the province of New Jersey to you on your coming to that government ; another, on one of the public days, to drink the King's health ; a third, at your desire, to wait on my Lord Augustus Fitz Roy, with the body of the laws, to tell him we were glad to see him at New York ; and except the first time, I never was above a quarter of an…

I have been in this office almost twenty years. My hands were never soiled with a bribe ; nor am T conscious to myself, that power or poverty hath been able to induce me to be partial in the favor of either of ihem ; and as I have no reason to expect any favor from you, so I am neither afraid nor ashamed to stand the test of the strictest inquiry you can make concerning my conduct. I have serve…

Middletown was settled from New York and New England. " It is," says Colonel Morris, " a » See vol. 1. 136. 310 HISTORY OF THE large township : there is no such thing as a church or reHgion amongst them. They are, perhaps, the most ignorant people in the world." The colonel describes the settlers of West Jersey as "a hotch potch of all religions," and the youth as being '• very debauched a…

He prohibited any mourning dress to be worn on his account, as he should die when divine Providence should call him away, and was unwilling thai his friends should be at the unnecessary expense, which was owing only to the common folly of mankind."'' To his eldest son, Lewis Morris, he bequeathed all that part of Morrisania lying to the eastward of the mill brook, and the remainder westward o…

nia, tiie wind blowinor at night at north-west extraordinary hard, and being cold lay that night at the ferry." "May29lh. My father was buried at Morrisania in a vault built by directions in his will. The materials and workmanship came to £10 6 7^.^ His bearers were the Chief Justice, Joseph Murray. Robert Walters, .Tames Alexander, William Smith, David Clarkson, Abraham Depeyster and Lewis J…

Lewis Morris the eldest son was judge of the high court of admiralty and one of the judges of oyer and terminer, he died in 1762, aged sixty-four years. By his last will, dated Nov. 19lli, 1760, he devised "all that part of Morrisania situated west of the Mill brook to his eldest son Ijewis Morris." "To his wife the land whereon his house stands west of the Mill brook." "To his brother Rober…

Isabella."^^ His son Governenr was to have the best education " ihat is to be had in England or America," (fcc.** His three sons by his first wife, Catharine Staals, were Lewis Morris, a brigadier general in the Continental army,° also a member of Congress and one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Slaats Long Morris, the father of General Staats Long Morris who married Cathar…

He was employed in tlie public service in various capacities during the revolutionary contest, in all of which he displayed great zeal and ability. ^i After the Revolution he retired from public life and passed a number of years in private pursuits, excepting being a very active member of the convention which framed the constitution of the United States. In 1792, he was appointed minister to F…

and took a prominent part in originating and promoting that noble work." " The activity of his mind, the richness of his fancy, and the copiousness of his eloquent conversation, were the admiration of all his acquaintance, and he was universally admitted to be one of the most accomplished and prominent men of our country. "a " He died at Morrisania, November 5, 1816, aged 64. His publications…

Morris, who holds one third part of Old Morisania, lying on tlie west side of the Mill brook, Colonel Lewis Morris, his mother, (who has a life estate,) Governeur Morris, (whose father purchased that portion formerly belonging to StaatsLong Morris,) Gerard Morris, Henry Morris, Hannah Morris, Albert J. and Smith Anderson, William H. Legget, Charles Dennison, Philip Dater, B. L. Benson, Capta…

Lodge, who has had a long experience in the nursery gardening business, is extensively employed in ornamental horticulture. Vol. II. 40 314 HISTORY OF THE appears to have been ix fording place between the two shores ; for, upon the 11th of October, 1666, Governor Nicolls granted " certain saw mills to Thomas Delaval, John Vervelen and Daniel Turner, &c., lying over against Verchers or Hogg i…

It commands extensive views of the surrounding country and the adjacent waters. " Here he passed the latter years of his life exercising an elegant and munificent hospitality, reviewing the studies of liis early days, and carrying on a very interesting correspondence with statesmen and literati in Europe and America.''^ Among his principal guests were Louis Philipe Le Due d'Orleans, (the pres…

Governeur Morris, also a fine marble bust of Mrs. Morris. The grounds are enriched with many rare ornamental trees and shrubs, among the former deserve to be mentioned, two or three specimens of the deciduous American cypress, (cupressus disticha) said by Gordon to be the finest of the kind in the United States. Of the latter, there are hedges of the gliditsia tricanthus, and the gliditsia ho…

Anna of the Gospel, and consecrated by that name on the 28th of June, ISU,"'^ by the Right Rev. Benjamin T. Onderdonk, D. D., bishop of New York. The corner stone had been laid with appropriate ceremonies in the preceding October. Its incorporation took place on the 20th of July, 1841 ; Robert Morris and Lewis Morris, churchwardens, Jacob Buckhout, Daniel Devoe, Benjamin Rogers, Benjamin M. Bro…

Ann's church by Governeur Morris, J. P. Allaire, New York, 1841." It appears, that prior to the Revolution, Morrisania formed one a Church Register. b The church with its adjoining grounds, were munificently conveyed to the vestry, as a donation, by its founder, Governeur Morris, Esq., in a deed securing the holy and beautiful house, which God had moved him to erect to the service of God the…

The sentinels on the American side were ordered not to presume to fire at those of the British, unless the latter began ; but the British were so fond of beginning, that there was frequently a firing between them. This having been the case one day, and a British officer walking along the bank, on the Montresor's side, an American sentinel, who had been exchanging some shots with a British se…

He was answered, that their own began; upon which he replied, "he shall then pay for it." The sentinel was directly after relieved, and there was no firing between the sentinels, at that place, any more, and they were so civil to each other, on the posts, that one day, at a part of the creek where it was practicable, the British sentinel asked the American, who was nearly opposite to him, if…

Here the British appear to have been kept in a constant state of alarm by their vigilant enemies. Upon the 5th of August, 1779, (says Heath) about 100 horse of Sheldon's, Moyland's, and of the militia, and about forty infantry of Glover's brigade, passed by De Lancey's mills to the neighborhood of Morrisania, where they took twelve or fourteen prisoners, some stock, &c. The enemy collected, …

It is handsome, and well placed, and the neighborhood is rendered extremely beautiful by the inequality of the ground, and the fine mixture of wood and pasture, which diversifies the appearance of the vales and eminences. Within are some good paintings, viz., Jcimes Morris, Benjamin Peale ; Hon. Daniel Webster, Frothingham ; and General Staats Long Morris, artist unknown. A broad and fine car…

The Manor of Fordham^^ which forms the last division of West Farms, was, as we have noticed, originally included in the township of Westchester. Its early Indian proprietors appear to have been the sachems Fecquemeck, Rechgawac and Packanariens, who sold the lands of Kekeshiek, bordering the Haarlem » Heath's Mem. 214. b One of these trees measures fourteen feet in circumference, while its br…

John Archer, of Westchester,^ his heirs and assignees, fourscore acres of land and thirty acres of meadow, lying and being betwixt Brothers'' River and the watering place at the end of the Island of Manhatans ; and if the land be not fit to cleare for the plow or hoe, this land is to lye together; and if there be not all such land together as there should, or if there should happen eight or t…

" I, Elias Doughty, do own to have received full satisfaction of the said Archer for the said lands and meadow ; the house is yet to be : and he, the said Archer, is to have his within the abovesaid tract of land. September the 18ih, 1667. " It is to be understood that Mr. John Archer is to have the freshest meadow (boggy) that lyeth in the north side of Westchester path between the Patent of…

Francis Lovelace, Esq., one of the gentlemen of his Majestie's Hon'ble Privy Chamber, and Governor-General under his Royal Highness, James, Duke of York and Albany, and of all his territories in America, to all to whom these presents shall come, sendeth greeting : Whereas, there is a certain parcel or tract of land within this government, upon the main continent, situate, lying and being to th…

322 v^.: \ '-)- HISTORY OF THE assignees, that the house which he shall erect, togethei^ with ye said parcel or tract of land and premises, shall be forever hereafter held, claimed, reputed, and be an entire and enfranchised township, manor and place of itself, and shall always, from time to time, and at all times hereafter, have, hold and enjoy like and equal privileges and immunities with an…

assignees, that the house which he shall erect, togethei^ with ye said parcel or tract of land and premises, shall be forever hereafter held, claimed, reputed, and be an entire and enfranchised township, manor and place of itself, and shall always, from time to time, and at all times hereafter, have, hold and enjoy like and equal privileges and immunities with any town enfranchised or manor wi…

Given under my hand, and sealed with the seal of the province at Fort James, in New York, on the island of Manhattan, this thirteenth day of November, in the twenty-lHrd year of the reign of our sovereign lord, Charles the Seccond, by the grace of God, of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, and Anno Domini, le"! Francis Lovelace. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. .. - 323…

Upon the restoration of the Dutch in 1673, we find the inhabitants of Fordham, petitioning at a meeting of the governor-general, through counsellor Cornelius Steenwyck, in the village of New Harlem, 4th of October, ]673, -'upon which occasion the inhabitants of Fordha?n appeared and complained, in substance, of the bad management of their lord, (land-heer,) John Archer, soliciting that they mi…

The following act was granted them : " The inhabitants of the village of Fordham are, by a majority of votes, to choose anumber of six persons of the best qualified inhabitants, and only those of the Re/.^rmed Christian religion, as magistrates of aforesaid village, and to present the aforesaid nomination, by the first opportunity, to the governor-general, from which he shall make the electio…

This indenture, made the twenty-fourth day of November, in the 2d year of the reign of our sovereign lord, Charles the Second, by the grace of God, of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, and Anno Domini 16T6, between John Archer, owner and proprietor of the manor of Fordham, upon the main, near Spiting Devil, on the one part, and Cornelius Sleenwick, of the city…

Alb. Ree. vol. xxiii. 2G and 52. b See Yonkers. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. ; 325 them at or in the new dwelUng house of the said Cornelius Steenwick, situate and being in the city of New York, shall pay unto the said Cornelius Steenwick, his heirs, executors, or administrators or assigns, that value of twentyfour thousand guilders, or the value, within the time and terms of seven years after the d…

them at or in the new dwelUng house of the said Cornelius Steenwick, situate and being in the city of New York, shall pay unto the said Cornelius Steenwick, his heirs, executors, or administrators or assigns, that value of twentyfour thousand guilders, or the value, within the time and terms of seven years after the date hereof; that is to say, before the twenty-fourth day of November, which sha…

assigns, and every of them ; that if the said John Archer, &c. &c. recorded 25th of November, 1G70. On the 20lli of November, 1684, Cornelias Steenwyck of New- York, merchant, and Margaretta his wife, made their last will and testament in the Dutch language. After the usual preamhle they express themselves to the following effect, viz. : " We the said testators do declare that our earnest wi…

And I, the said testator, with the free consent of my wife, by form of a legacy have given, granted, and legacied, as f, the said testator, by form of legacy, do give and grant by these presents, for and to the proper use and behoof of the Nether Dutch Reformed congregation within the city of New York, for the support and maintainance of their ministers ordained according to the church orders…

And 1, the said testator, do further order and declare, as my last will and testament, the said manor of Fordham, together with all the benefits, profits, incomes, advantages, rents, and revenues, and all appurtenances thereof, shall be conveyed, transported, and made over, in a free, quiet, and full property and enjoyment by the testator's appointed executrix within the space of six months a…

And finally, I, the said testator, do hereby declare that I have nominated, appointed, and authorized my aforesaid dear and loving wife Margaretta Recmur to be my only and lawful executrix of this my last will and testament, giving and granting by these presents unto her my said wife as full and ample power and authority as all other executors by law have and do enjoy, as in and by an English…

by their certain deed jjoll, under their hands and seals, did grant and convey to Colonel Nicholas Bayard, Captain Isaac Vermilyea, Jacob Bolen Rockloyzun, and John Harpendinck, then elders and overseers of the Nether Dutch Church within the city of New York, &c., and their lawful successors and heirs and posterity the said manor of Fordham, lying in the county of Westchester above mentioned,…

, Provided, and with the aforesaid condition and stipulant, that the manor with all its appurtenances, should, in no wise be alienated nor estranged, contrary to the tenor of the aforementioned will and bequest, but should remain to the use and behoof aforesaid, and not otherwise, releasing therefor, the said deed to property, title and right that this said grantors as well for themselves or i…

" And be it further enacted, by the authority aforesaid, that the moneys arising by such sale or sales shall not be disposed of to any secular use, but the same shall be expended and used in purchasing or improving lands and other real estate, in order to secure a better and more large revenue or income towards supporting and maintaining of the said Dutch minister, or ministers, of the said …

Be this as it may, however, we find Benjamin Archer, son of Samuel and grandson of John Archer, first grantor of the manor of Fordham. in 1780 seized in fee of a portion of the manor. Upon the death of Benjamin it passed to his children, Benjamin Archer, John Archer, Sarah, the wife of Jacob Alord, and Rachel, the wife of James Crawford. In 1786 Sarah and Rachel conveyed their rights and in…

At what period they emigrated to this country is uncertain, but as early as 1630, occurs ihe name of Samuel Archer, a freeman of Salem, Massachusetts, and in 1641, Henry Archer, of Ipswich in that province. John Archer, first proprietor of the manor of Fordham, probably accompanied the early settlers from Fairfield to Westchester, cir. 1654, for in 1657 his name appears as plaintiff in an acti…

Given under my hand and seal, at Fort James, in New York, the seventh day of October, 16S6, under the 2nd year of his majesties reign. Thomas Donga n." Province of New York, These may certify all persons to whom these presents shall come, that John Archer, of the manor of Fordham, in the county of Westchester, and Sarah Odell of the same place, by virtue of his Excellency the governor's li…

" aS'^ John's College, a Roman Catholic institution, is situated near this place, on an eminence called Bose Hill ; enjoying all the advantages peculiar to the country, its pure invigorating air, its retirement and peacefid quiet, so favorable to the formation and growth of studious habits ; while at the same time its proximity to the city by means of the railroad, is a great convenience. This…

As to their domestic comfort, every thing which parental afieclion can desire will be found and supplied in the assiduous attention and skilful management of the iSisters of Charity^ to whom the charge of this important and highly responsible department is mainly confided." The college, which contains the rooms of the various professors, library, &c., is a large, elegant, and commodious edific…

Peter and St, Paul, and the four evangelists are depicted in six windows, three on each side. These figures are executed in the best style of modern stained glass; they stand on floriated Gothic pedestals of gold surmounted by a rich canopy of the same. At the foot of the pedestal a gold escutcheon containing the name of each apostle and evangelist. The whole were made to order expressly fo…

In the same neighborhood is Belmont^ the property of Jacob Lorillard, Esq. The house, which occupies an elevated position, commands a very extensive view of the Mill brook vale and the country adjacent. The Dutch Reformed Church stands upon rising ground on the north side of the road leading from Fordham to Kingsbridge. This edifice was erected in 1801. It is a neat wooden structure, but con…

Tetard. The following minutes are extracted from the record of the New York Classis : "At a classis held in Flatbush on Tuesday, September 2d, 1800, c^c. The church in the Manor of Fordha7Ji, being reduced during the war, and a prospect now opening of their being restored, Resolved, that this classis encourage and countenance them, by assisting and supplying them. Resolved further, that Dr.…

Communicants, 32. Baptisms, 15. 1845. ditto. 48. ditto -- . Immediately contiguous to the church is the Crotou Aqueduct^ which, at no great distance, crosses tlie Haarlem river on a magnificent bridge of stone, 1450 feet long, with fifteen arclies, eight of which are eighty feet span, and seven of fifty feet span ; one hundred and fourteen feet above tide water at the top. The estimated cost…

The expedition appears to have been planned by his guide, Michael Dyckman, who had ascertained by close observation that the British sentinels were not in the habit of changing their countersign ; the next step was the capture of one of the refugees themselves, from whom he obtained the countersign. By this means, so sudden and complete was the surprisal of the enemy on the occasion, that over…

"On the 19th of January. 17S1, (says General Heath,) 150 men from the Connecticut line and 200 from the New Hampshire line were to move towards the lines; these, with those who marched from Hazen's tlie day before, were to form a covering party to the detachment under Lieutenant Colonel Hull, who was to make an attempt on De Lancey's corps.""- The result of the enterprise, (which took place …

He bravely forced a narrow passage to the enemy, and besides a number being killed, he took upwards of fifty prisoners, cut away the bridge,^' burnt their huts and a considerable quantity of forage, and brought oti'a number of horses and cattle. Colonel Hull possesses in a high degree the confidence of the commander-in chief ; and for his judicious arrangements in the plan, and intrepidity and …

Tlie hoise proceeded down between the British fort, No. 8, and the cantonment of De Lancey's corps, and having turned the cantonments between day-break and sun-rise, they entered pell meli. The enemy were completely surprised, and fied in every direction ; some were cut down on the spot, others so badly wounded as not to be able to be removed. Some of the enemy availed tlicmselves of position…

Of the Americans, two privates were killed, Mr. Abraham Dyckman,^ one of the guides, a brave and active man, mortally wounded, and three privates slightly wounded. '•'i " On the 26th of March, (says General Heath,) Mr. Dyckn)an,d one of our guides on the lines, with thirteen volunteer horsemen » Tliaclier's Journal, 24'). b Mr. Dyckman fell at furdy's corner near the intersection of the Eas…

They first attacked the picket, killed three, and drove the rest into the colonel's quarters. The colonel and his men took to the chambers, and fired out at the windows, and down stairs, at those who had entered the house ; it appeared difficult, if possible, to dislodge them ; the house was instantly set on fire, by putting a straw bed into a closet, which compelled the enemy to jump out at…

had a redoubt called No. 8 on the east side of Haarlem creek, nearly opposite to the fort on Laurel hill, and under the fire of its cannon, for the security of their advanced troops on the Morrisania side."^ When the British made the bold and successful attack upon Fort Washington in 1776, the guns of No. 8, which lay directly opposite, covered the advance of the Hessians and Lord Percy. " On…

On the Westchester shore high woods cover the sides of undulating hills, while here and there rich meadows form a gradual and beautiful descent to the water's edge. The opposite banks are abruptly terminated with rocky declivities, and present by their greater boldness a fine contrast. These waters afford an agreeable haunt to the king fisher, " the most celebrated and besung of all other bir…

White Plains originally formed a portion of the town of Rye, and derived its name from the White Balsam, (Gnaphalium^ Polycephalum of Linnaeus,) which still grows in great abundance in and around the plains. It was called Qnaroppas by the Indians, under whom these lands must have formed a portion of the ancient domains of Weckquaskeck, as we find Shapham, or Thapham, one of the sachems of tha…

"To all Christian people to whom these presents shall come, greeting: Knoiv ye, that we, Thapham, Cockinseko, Orawapum, Kewetoham, Koawanohpaatch, Shipharrash, Korehwewous, Panawok, Memishote, Pewekanoh, Oromahqah, Pathunck, Hohoreis, Debenga Wonauahing, Owhorawas, and Onoshand, have for a valuable sum of money to us in hand, bargained, covenanted, alienated and sold unto the inhabitants of the…

Sealed, signed, and delivered in the presence of us. a On the 30th of April, 1802, Elisha Brewster and wife sold to Isaac Valentine " all that land bounded as follows : at a mulberry stump by the road that leads to New York, thence running southerly by and with said road to a black stump, from thence by and with said road to the Indian graves," &,c. 34d HISTORY OF THE Cornelius ^ Shapham C …

" 12lh of April, 1694, Hachaliah Brown and Thomas Merritt were appointed to go with tfie Indians and renew the marks of the White Plains purchase, agreeing with the Indians as reasonably as they can."'' "The same year Thomas Merritt and Joseph Galpin were chosen to lay out the land at the White Plains granted to Jonathan Horton by the town.''^ The next notice of this town occurs on the 9th of…

At the above said meeting lis voted and agreed that David Ogden and Hachaliah Brown are to survey and lay out » Rye Rec. lib. A. >> Rye Rec, -= Ibid, COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. mt the above said one hundred acres and ten of land as above mentioned."a The following is a list of the proprietors, and the number of acres held by theni under the survey. "^ Joseph Horton, 18 Isaac Denham, 1 Franc…

"In L721, William Burnet, governor of New York, set out in order for patent, to Samuel Hunt, "a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county of Westchester, being part of a large tract commonly known by the name of the White Plains, beginning at three large white oak trees standing near together on the west side of Mamaroneck river, and runs thence south thirty-nine degrees …

George, by ike grace of God of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c., To all to whom this present shall come, greeting : Whereas our loving subjects Joseph Budd, John Hoit, Caleb Hoit, Humphrey Underhill, Joseph Purdy, George Lane, Daniel Lane, Moses Knap, John Horton, David Horton, Jonathan Lynch, Peter Hatfield, James Travis, Isaac Covert, Benjamin Brown, John…

James the third day of June, one thousand seven hundred and twenty, in the sixth year of our reign, our said governor, together with George Clarke, JJsq., secretary, and Cadwallader Colden, Esq., surveyor general of our said province, three of the commissioners appointed by our said instructions for setting out all lands to be granted within our said province of New York, did set out for the …

Beginning at a large white oak tree marked with several letters, where two brooks fall into the wes* branch of Mamaroneck river, and runs thence by markt trees to Brunxes river near the place where a small brook falls into the said river by a bunch of elders, some of which are marked, thence up the stream of Brunxes river to an ash tree about seventeen chains above Anthony Miller's fulling mi…

Know ye, that of our especial grace, certain knowledge and mere motion, we have given, granted, ratified and confirmed, and do by these presents, for us, our heirs and successors, give, grant, ratify and confirm, unto the said Joseph Budd, John Hoit, Caleb Hoit, Humphrey Underhill, Joseph Purdy, George Lane, Daniel Lane, Moses Knap, John Horton, David Horton, Jonathan Ijynch, Peter Hatfield, Ja…

then down the stream of the said brook to the place where it falls into the Mamaroneck river, and down the stream of the said river to the land granted to Christopher Bridge, then along his line to the lines of the land laid out for Samuel Hunt, to Mamaroneck river, then down the stream, up the said river to the place where the west branch falls into the said river, and then up the stream of …

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 3/15 in lieu and stead of all other rents, services, dues, dutyes and demands whatsoever, for the same four thousand four hundred and thirty-five acres of land so granted as aforesaid, provided, always, and these presents are upon this condition, that the said Joseph Budd, John Hoit, Caleb Hoit, Humphrey Underhill, Joseph Purdy, George Lane, Daniel Lane, Moses Knap, Jo…

in lieu and stead of all other rents, services, dues, dutyes and demands whatsoever, for the same four thousand four hundred and thirty-five acres of land so granted as aforesaid, provided, always, and these presents are upon this condition, that the said Joseph Budd, John Hoit, Caleb Hoit, Humphrey Underhill, Joseph Purdy, George Lane, Daniel Lane, Moses Knap, John Horton, David Horton, Jona…

In testimony whereof, we have caused these our letters to be made patent, and the great seal of our said province to be hereunto affixed to the same, to be entered of record in our secretary's office, in one of the books of patents there remaining. Witness our trusty and well beloved William Burnet, Esq., captain general and governor-in-chief of our province of New York, of our province of New…

Tfie surface of the surrounding country is broken by a range of hills from the south, which diversify with a pleasing variety, both the soil and position of land thus distributed into portions for meadow, pasture and tillage.^ The whole town is also richly wooded and watered by the Bronx, Sheldrake and Mamaroneck rivers. These streams form romantic valleys, and supply numerous mill seats. Sin…

It was here that the Whigs of Westchester county appointed to meet the committees of the several towns to elect deputies to the continental congress, who were to assemble at Philadelphia, on the first day of September. 1774. The proceedings of the various meetings held here would afford matter for a good sized volume, we shall therefore present our readers '• with a small part only of the impo…

''This meeting being greatly alarmed at the late proceedings of the British Parliament, in order to raise a revenue in America, and considering their late most cruel, unjust and unwarrantable act for blocking up the port of Boston, having a direct tejidency to deprive a free people of their most valuable rights and privileges, an introduction to subjugate the inhabitants of the PJnglish colon…

That it is the opinion of this meeting, that the act of Parliament for shutting up the port of Boston, and divesting some of the inhabitants of pri- 348 HISTORY OF THE Tate property, is a most unparalled, rigorous and unjust piece of cruelty and despotism. 4th. That unanimity and firmness of measures in the Colonies, are the most effectual means to secure the invaded rights and privileges of…

Thomas Hunt, were chosen a committee to meet a committee of the different towns and precincts within this county, at the White Plains, on Monday the 22nd inst., to consult on the expediency of appointing one or more delegates to represent this county at the General Congress, &c., and James Ferris Esq. being unanimously chosen chairman ; the committee after considering the very alarming situati…

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 349 harmony and mutual agreement which is so much the interest of both to cherish and maintain. 3rd. That we esteem it our duty, and think it incumbent on all the Colonies in America, to contribute towards the relief of the poor and distressed people of Boston ; and that a person of this Borough be appointed to collect such charitable donations, within the same, as may…

" You are earnestly desired to attend a general meeting of the county to be lield at While Plains, on Tuesday next, the 1 1th inst., to give your votes upon the questions : -- Whether you are inclined to choose deputies to meet at the city of New York, in a Provincial Convention? or, whether you are determined to abide by the loyal and judicious measures already taken by your own worthy Repres…

Remember the extravagant price we are now obliged to pay for goods purchased from merchants in consequence of the new importation agreement ; and when the new exportation agreement takes place, we shall be in the situation of those who are obliged to make bricks without straw. "b White Plains, in the Co. of W. C. April llth, 1775, On the 28th of March last, the following gentlemen having rece…

Sir : -- A number of persons from different districts in the County of Westchester having this day met at the White Plains to consider of the most proper method of taking the sense of the freeholders of the said County upon the expediency of choosing deputies to meet the deputies of the other counties for the purpose of electing delegates to represent this colony in the General Congress to be he…

An inconsiderable number of persons, (among whom were many tenants not entitled to vote.) silh Isaac Wilkins and Colonel Philips at their head, then appeared ; and Mr. Wilkins, in their behalf, (as he said,) declared that they would not join in the business of the day, or have any thing to do with the Deputies or Congresses ; but that they came there for the sole purpose of protesting against …

The two following resolves were then unanimously entered into, viz. : Resolved, that the thanks of this body be given to the virtuous minority of the COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 351 General Assembly of this Province, and particularly to Jolin Thomas and Pierre van Cortlandt, Esq., two of our Representatives, for their attachment to, and zeal on a late occasion, for the preservation of the union of …

The friends of order and government met at the house of Captain Hatfield ; more who were for a committee put up at another public house in the town. About 12 o'clock, word was brought to the gentlemen at Captain Hatfield's that the opposite party had already entered upon the business of the day ; upon which they immediately walked down to the court house, although not half of their friends, wh…

the people of this Colony, the General Assembly; then giving three huzzas, they returned to Captain Hatfields, singing, as they went, with loyal enthusiasm, the good and animating song of "God save great George our King," " Long live our noble King," &c., &c. At their return, finding that many of their friends had arrived during their absence, and ihat many still kept coming in, they proceeded…

" We the subscribers, freeholders and inhabitants of the county of Westchester, having assembled at the White Plains in consequence of certain advertisements, do now declare, that we met here to declare our honest abhorrence of all unlawful Congresses and Committees, and that we are determined at the hazard of our lives and properties, to support the king and constitution, and that we acknowledg…

John Seysion, Jeremiah Travis, Griffen Carey, Isaac Foshee, Gabriel Requeau, Samuel Webb, Benjamin Downing Gabriel Archer, Elias Secord, Thomas Veal, James Pieree, Edward Higbee, David Haight, Jonathan Budd, John Wetmore, William Underbill, Thomas Brown, Lieut. Isaac Gidney, Nehemiah Tompkins, Henry Leforge, Robert Brown, Benj. Beyea, Bartholomew Gidney, John Loce, Elnalhan…

Francis Purdy, William Odell, Israel Hunt, Thos. Tompkins, Frederick Underbill, Peter Post, Benj. McCord, John Williams, John Ackerman, Peter Husting, Thos. Barker, Jeremiah Hunter,» Abraham Storm, Peter Jansing, Isaac Merritt, Edward Merritt, John Gale, John Smith, Roger Purdy, James Hart, jr., Jona. Purdy, jr., Monmouth Hart, jr., Christopher Purdy, Gilbert Purdy, Edward …

Elnathan Taylor, Gilbert Theai, William Sexon, Thomas Champoneers, John Champoneers, William Griffin, Isaac Gidney, John Bates, Joseph Haviland, Eleazer Hart, Timothy Wetmore, Jajarses Hunt, Joseph Parker, Joshua Barn, Joseph Purdy, John Park, Samuel Purdy, Gilbert Purdy, James Chatterton, John Devvsenburgh, Thomas Cromwell, Solomon Horton, Peter Bussing,* Thomas Valentine, …

Benjamin Griffin, jr., Jeremiah Coone, John Hal!, James Angevine, Jacob Coone, Jeremiah Anderson, jr., Gilbert Williams, William Barker, jr., Gideon Arden, William Field, Joseph Purdy, George Storm^ Jacob Vermilea, Samuel Heusted, BarthoFmew Underbill, Lieet John Warner, Natiri Purdy, Isaac Bennet, Samuel Baker,** John Cromwell, John Storm, Andrew Fowler, Joshua Seacord, Abr…

What then must we think of such persons as have propagated a report that the friends of government were, upon this occasion, outnumbered five to one, and that many of the persons whose names were subscribed to the foregoing declaration were not on that day present at the White Plains] They must be conscious to themselves that they have spread abroad a falsehood, and they are hereby called upon,…

And one principal reason why tlie friends to government did not assemble in greater numbers than they did, on Tuesday last, was that many of them had already, by signing those resolves, testified their loyalty to the king, their attachment to the constitution, their enmity to the committees, and their acquiescence in tlie prudent measures taken by the Assembly in the late session, for accommo…

The committe that was chosen may with some kind of propriety, be said to represent those particular persons who chose them ; but how they can be denominated the Representatives of the County of Westchester, who, in general, abhor committees and committee men, and are determined to take no steps that may lead them inio rebellion, we cannot conceive ; certainly the friends to government who were…

In answer to the above protest, occurs the following letter from Lewis Morris, addressed " to the publick." Morrisania, May 7lh, 1775. " A very extraordinary paper called a protest against the proceedings of the freeholders of the County of Westchester, relative to the election of Deputies for the late Convention, and said to have been subscribed by the several persons whose names are printed …

I shall pass over the many little embellishments with which the author's fancy has endeavored to decorate his narrative ; nor. is it necessary to call in question the reality of that loyal enthusiasm, by which it was said these good people were influenced, and I really wish that had been the fact, because when inconsistencies and fooleries lesult from inebriety or enthusiasm, they merit our p…

Samuel Seabury, Rector of the united Parishes of East and Westchester, and one of the missionaries for the propagation of the Gospel (and not politicks) in foreign parts," &c. &c., the other is "the Rev. Mr. Luke Babcock, who preaches and prays for Mr. Philipse and his tenants at Philipsburgh." In this formidable catalogue of 300 and 12 sober and loyal protesters, there are not less than one …

Elias Seacord, James Pierce, Edward Bugbe, Daniel Haight, John Hunt, jr., Abraham Losee, Isaac Tompkins, Joseph Paulding, Henricus Storm, Francis Secord, John Parker, Gilbert Bates, David Purdy, David Bleeker, Jordan Downing, Corn, van Tassell, Joseph Appleby, Patrick Cary, Gilbert Ward, William Dunlap, Joshua Ferris, Timothy Purdy, James McGuire, James Requau, Samuel Purdy…

Philip Fowler, John McFarthing, Jacob Post, James Baxter, John Hart, Cornelius Loosee, Jesse Park, Roger Purdy, jr., Gilbert Pugsly, Abraham Leaden, Benjamin Brown, Aaron Buis, John Burzley, David Oakley, jr., Charles Lawrence, Joseph Purdy, jr. Gabriel Requeau, Peter Post, James Sniffen, jr., Gabriel Archer, Btnj. McCord, Peter Bonnett, Peter Fashee, John Loce, Samuel Huested, …

*' We ihe subscribers do hereby make this public declaration, that whereas, we and several others in Westchester county, having signed a certain number of resolves, which at the time of our said signing were deemed constitutional, and as having a tendency to promote the interest of our country ; but, since upon mature deliberation vnd more full knowledge of the matter find not only injurious t…

William Paulding, were chosen to be the deputies from this County to the Provincial Convention of the Province of New York."a " On the 30ih of June, 1776, the Provincial Congress of this State adjourned from the city of New York to the court-house in White Plains, where they met on the 9th of July following, and tliere continued in session until the 29th of that month."'' In Provincial Cong…

For the question, 20, against ditto, 5. And it was further ordered that all the lead, powder and other military stores belonging to this State be forthwitli removed to the White Phiins.''^ The journey between New York and the Plains was performed by the members on horseback, Pierre van Cortland r, the president, riding at their head. As expresses ovjsrtook them from General Washington the ho…

The letter of John Hancock, enclosing to them, that declaration, after acknowledging their dependence for success npon the Ruler of the universe, with almost a prophet's vision announced the important consequences which would flow from that declaration.''^ The old court house, honored by this fearless step in (he cause of independence, " and so intimately associated with the wisdom and virtue o…

" Unhappy am I to add that amidst all our sufferings the army employed for the protection of America have not refrained from embittering the calamities of war, at a time when the utmost resources of this state were laid open to their wants, and the members of Convention personally submiued to the labour and fatigue which were necessary on a sudden emergency, and after frequent losses of provi…

The soldier who plunders the country he is employed to protect is no better than a robber, and ought to be treated accordingly, and a severe example, in the opinion of the committee, ought to be made of the officer who, without any necessity, or his general's permission, set fire to the court-house and other buildings at the White Plains. He is guilty of the crime of arson, and if he cannot b…

It was resolved, " that the laws of the country are not superseded by the military code in the presence of the army," "and that a letter be written to General Washington, requesting that the officer directing the burning of the courthouse and dwelling liouses at the White Plains be delivered to this committee or the Convention of the state, in order to his being tried by the laws of this state…

Upon the 22d of March, 1824, the church was incorporated by the title of "Grace (Protestant Episcopal) Church, White Plains," in remembrance of Grace C. hurch, Rye, whose ministers had officiated here at intervals from 1762 to 1816,^ Richard Jarvis and Alan McDonald, wardens ; William Purdy, John Horton, Gilbert Hatfield, James Dick, Alexander Fowler, Joshna Horton, William Bulkley, and James…

Lyon, Esq., a beautiful specimen of (he rural Gothic style ; the grounds surrounding it are in harmonious keeping with the scenery. In the immediate vicinity lies the parsonage and glebe, at present occupied by the Rev. R, W. Harris, rector of the parish, who has for fourteen years past conducted a select boy's school, for English, classical, and religious education ; his chief object being …

Daniel D. Tompkins, forms a prominent object on the opposite side of the village. In the main street are situated the female seminary of Mrs. Searles, and the White Plains Academy, of which Mr. J. M. Swin» burn is principal. The Presbyterian Church, surrounded by locust trees, presents a pretty appearance upon entering White Plains from the north. It is a plain edifice of wood, with a tower of…

Signed before Jacob Griffen and Caleb Griffen, and acknowledged before Samuel Purdy, January 9th, l7o2A There is also a release (supposed to be much older than the preceding,) from the proprietors of an undivided piece of land, to be annexed to the burying ground, as follows: " The undersigners, being such as have proprietors' rights in the While Plains, in the township of Rye, <Sj-c. wherea…

From these docnmcnts it would appear that there was a Presbyterian church standing here someiime prior to 1751. The pastor at this period was the Rev. John S:nith, D. D., who served the Presbyterian churches of Rye and While Plains, and died in the year 1776, leaving flourishing congregations and commodious houses of worship in both places. His remains repose in the burying ground, near those …

Esq., ill his very valuable work on American loyalists, says of this individual, " That he was chief justice and a member of the council of the colony, and considered to be in office in 17S2. His father, the Tlonorable William Smith, an eminent lawyer and judge of the supreme court, died in 1769. William Smith, the subject of this notice, graduated at Yale College in 1745. It appears, that he…

» "This eloquent man," alluding to .Tudge Smith, " having been an adherent to th« royal cause in the Revolution, left the city of New York in 1783, with the British troops, and was afterwards rewarded by his sovereign with a high judiciary office at Quebec. Judge Smith, although thus removed from the place of his origin, always contemplated the politics of his native country with peculiar solic…

Mitchell was conducted to a sofa, and seated beside the chief justice, before whom on a table, was a large bundle of papers. Mr. Smith resumed the subject of American politics, and noticed his papers. After searching among them awhile, he unfolded a certain one, which he said was written about the time the colonial commotions grew violent, in 1775, and contained a plan, or system of government, …

Ichabod Lewis removed to Bedford, but similar circumstances constrained him to leave that place also for Salem, where he spent the remainder of his days, and lies interred. He left a legacy to the church at South Salem of one thousand dollars, the interest of which at present assists in supporting the pastor of that church. * From 1784 to 1821, the congregation enjoyed the privilege of occas…

You may trace to this source the sentiments in favor of a more energetic government for your country, contained in the commander-in-chief's circular letters, and from this, there can be no doubt, that the citizens of all the states derive their leading traits for your new form of government.' " -- Lorenzo Sabine's Biographical Sketches of American Loyalists. a Communicated to the author by the …

On the 25th of April, 1824, the church was re-organized, and consisted of six communicants, viz. Isaac Hunt, David Palmer, Isaiah P. Palmer, Samuel Dixon, Mary Hart, (wife of Monmouth Hart,) and Elizabeth Mead, wife of Cyrus Mead. Isaac Hunt and David Palmer were ordained ruling elders. The present house of worship was dedicated to the worship of God in June, 1825, on which occasion the dedi…

3(58 HISTORY OF THE Aug. 24, 1770, aged 72 years." " Mary, wife of Michael Chadderioii, born June 25, 1706, mar. 1727, and lived in that state 45 years ; ob. 1772." There are also numerous memorials to the families of Miller, Fisher, Varian,Purdy and Tompkins, and the vault of William and Isabella Pirnie. The remains of a British officer, who fell at the battle of White Plains, were interred …

Strangers visiting the town may enjoy every comfort here, and fishing parties to Rye pond, will find it their most convenient stopping place. Gentlemen fond of the amusement of angling, can also wet their lines in the Bronx, hard by, where good trout are frequently taken. Directly in front of the hotel, rises " Old Chatterton^'' the battle field of 1776. The following account of themilitary …

B. 23, 25, 26, 53- COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. . 369 to Harlem, thence to King's bridge, and through the southern part of Westchester to White Plains, where Gen. Washington again determined to entrench himself and make another stand against an overwhelming force of the choicest British troops, flushed with victory and confident of success. A brief account of the movements of the two armies to this …

On the 13lh of October, '76, a portion of the British army, consisting of the Guard, Light Infantry reserve, and Count Dunop's Corps landed at Throg'a Neck, and on the night of that day, Col. William Smith (then a Lieutenanf) with a Corporal's guard, broke down the bridge connecting the neck with Westchester town, and left Sir William Howe upon an Island. On the IGth and 17th of October, the …

This camp was broken up on the 25lh, and the A rmy moved forward to a position upon the high grounds in Scarsdale, in the vicinity of the late John Bennett's farm, and there remained till the morning of the 28tli of October. General Washington during that time had not remained inactive -- as early as the 11th of Ocu.'ber, a part of his army crossed from Harlem heights, reached White Plains on…

"General Howe committed a great mistake in not attacking General Washington's fortificaiions in White Plains on the 28ih instead of Chalterton's hill. He gained nothmg in taking that hill. After the works at Wliite Plains were comijleied, great loss to Howe's army must have attended their capture, and Washington's new position (above Mr. Miller's) appears to have been regarded as impregnable. W…

On the 23d of October, a spirited skirmish took place between Hand's Pennsylvania riflemen and a detachment of Hessian chasseurs, about 240 strong, in which the Hessians were routed. These harassing encounters of the Americans (attended invariably with success) tended to delay the advance of the British and lo make them cautious, while it cheered the desponding courage of the American soldiers,…

Haslet to take command of the hill, having under his command his own (the Delaware) Regiment, the Militia, and part of the Maryland troops. General McDougal soon followed him and took the command. Col. Haslet says the enemy in the first place moved towards the fortifications in the village -- they then halted -- itie general ofiicers had a council of war on horseback in the wheat-fields, and th…

So soon as the bridge would admit their crossing, they rushed forward and attempted to Xake the two pieces by a charge up the hill -- these two cannon were in charge of the late Alexander Hamilton, (then a captain of artillery,) and never did officers or men do better execution. When upon the spot in after years, describing it io a youthful friend, he was heard to say, 'For three successive dis…

At length compelled to retreat, it was done in good order over the bridge at the foot of the hill under cov-er of some regiments detached by Washington fronti his main army. The militia and a few of the regulars were dispersed among ihe hills of Greenburgh, but soon returned to Head Quarters. The British forces engaged in that attack were the flower of the army, consisting of the second brigad…

At the advance of the British army to White Plains the Whig families were seen hurrying unprotected before them with thin clothing and a scanty supply of provisions to seek shelter for the coming winter, they knew not where. Desolation and famine marked that fair region over which the two armies passed. The English army finding all attempts to circumvent General Washington hopeless, broke up …

Among the most daring were the guides -- such men as Abraham Dijckman, Cornelius Oakley and John Odell. In the darkness of night they have often surprised and carried off captains, officers and men, under the guns of the British forts at Morrisania, or in small parties amused Itiemselves by beating up De Lancey's quarters. Frequent alarms had made them watchful of surprise and success rendere…

Tliis relic of the past was disinterred near the spot it occupies. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 373 the north, and almost parallel with the left of the army, as it was then formed. " Yonder," says Major Gen. Lee, pointing to the grounds just mentioned, "is the ground we ought to occupy." " Let us then go and view it," replied the Commander-in-Chief. When on the way, a light horseman came up on full …

The British advanced in two columns. At this instant, the cannonade was brisk on both sides ; directed by the British across the hollow and Bronx, against the Americans on the hill, and by them returned. Almost at the same instant, the right column, composed of British troops, preceded by about twenty light horse in full gallop, and brandishing their swords, appeared on the road leading to t…

When the head of the column had got nearly across the lot, their front got out of sight ; nor could the extent of their rear be now discovered. The sun shone bright, their arms glittered, and perhaps troops never were shown to more advantage, than these now appeared. The whole now halted ; and for a few minutes, the men all sat down in the same order in which they stood, no one appearing to m…

They moved off the hill in a great body, neither running, nor observing the best order. The British ascended the hill very slowly, and when arrived at its summit, formed and dressed their line, without the least attempt to pursue the Americans. The loss on the side of the Americans was inconsiderable. That of the British was not then known. The British army having got possession of this hill, …

Brigadier Generals Leslie, Knyphausen, Rahl, De Heister, and Matthews ; Lord Percy, Count Dunop, Colonel Ralle, Colonel Ritzema, and Major Rogers, (fcc, &c. The following letter of General George Clinton, dated Camp, at the old Place near White Plains, Nov. 2d, 1776, to a friend, is copied from the journal of the Provincial Congress : My Dear Sir : -- Your favours of the 30th and 3Ist ultimo…

town, and south-east of N , and fell back on those heights ; firing all the barns, hay and corn stacks in front. This induced the enemy to believe we had again retreated, and determined to take the advantage of our apparent fligiit, their army instantly moved forward into the part of our lines which were evacuated. This brought on a pretty brisk cannonade, though at too great a distance to do…

He went out in the morning with about 30 men, and fell in with about 100 of the enemy in a house not far distant from their lines -- charged them with spirit, gave them a brisk fire, but unfortunately, when loading his piece the second time, was shot in the head, and fell dead. His lieutenant shot down the man who killed his captain. The enemy fled ; our party brought off their captain, and y…

I need not ask you to forward the enclosed. I know jou will do it. Though I determined never to meddle with the disposition of officers, I cannot help recommending Colonel Duboys and his officers, who served in our army to the northward last year, to the Convention. Should they quit the army by any neglect, it will be a public loss. They are brave men and good officers, at least such of them a…

We looked around with eagerness at each portion of the room on which his eye must have rested, we gazed through the small window panes through which he must have so often and so anxiously looked towards the enemy, and at the oldfashioned buffets where his table service was deposited for his accommodation. But little change has taken place in the building, and its amiable and patriotic inmates …

There is perhaps no town in the county belter watered by rivers, brooks, and spring?. * Mr. Elijiih Miller (who is since deceased,, was a soldier of the Revolution. b DistunieU'p Gazetteer, N. Y. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 377 YORKTOWN. Wiiite Plains, distant forty-two miles from New York, and one hundred and seventeen from Albany, ''bounded north by Putnam county, east by Somers and New Castle…

The principal aboriginal settlement in this part of Appamaghpogh occupied the summit of Indian hill, a vast height, wliich rises to an elevation of nearly six hundred feet above the northern margin of Lake Magrigaries, (Hollow Lake) situated in Jefferson valley. On the southern side of the hill lies the Indian burying -ground. The remains of several Indians have been lately disinterred near t…

Middle lot No. 2 and 3, Gertrude Verplanck ; ditto No. 4, Elizabeth Skinner ; south lot No. 1, bordering the Croton river, John Watts; ditto Nos. 4, 5, 6, 7, Philip Yerplank ; ditto No. 8, Gertrude Beeckman ; ditto No. 9. Susannah Warren. Subsequently the devisees and their heirs made other divisions, A. U. 1784, Andrew Miller, sold to John Strang a farm in west range of north lot No. 2, consi…

The following receipts for rent prove the Purdys to have been tenants in common long prior to the above release. They also establish the early names of the town. "Rec'd, Hanover, May ye lOih, 1760, by ye hand of Abraham Purdy, three pound in part for his farm rent and for the use of Col. Henry Beeckman, Esq., per me. £3 0 0 "John Bryan." " Received at Crompond, 16th Nov'r, 1786, per Mr. Elv…

The Presbyterian Church is handsomely located on the highest ground of the village, commanding a fine view of the surrounding country ; it was built in 1799, on the site of an older edifice erected cir. 1738, and destroyed by fire in July, 1779. At the time of its destruction the old church appears to have been used as a store house by the Continental troops ; for, during the year 1839, a sele…

Upon the 2nd of January, 1739, we find a deed for three acres of land given by Joseph Lane, Henry Beeckman and Gertrude his wife, unto John Hyatt, John Haight and David Travis, trustees for the first Presbyterian church, on which land tlie meeting house was erected (said three acres being part of two hundred and twenty acres leased to Joseph Lane for three lives, 25th March, 1737,) dated 2nd…

Asael Bronson, ditto. Rev. Richard Wyncup, ditto. Rev. Thomas G. Thompson, ditto. •i Occemun the celebrated Indian preacher once addressed a crowded audience from tiie pulpit of this church. b Co. Rec. Religious Soc. Lib. A. 83. ' Co. Rec. Rehgious Soc. Lib. A. 77, 79, 81, 83, 147. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 381 Rev. Peter Lockwood, supply. Rev. William Marshall, do. Rev. John Iieggett, do. …

In the south-east corner of the yard, lie the mortal remains of Colonel Green, the hero of the Red hank, and Major Flagg his brave companion in arms, both of whom fell by the hands of cruel treachery, on the morning of the 14th of May, 1781. But where shall we look for a monument or even a stone to mark the spot where these brave patriots lie pillowed in the dust? When will justice be render…

For the destruction of this obnoxious post, Colonel Robertson obtained of the English governor, a special order and the command of a regiment. From New York, he appears to have proceeded by water to Peekskill, wliere he landed, swearing he would burn up the d -- d committee house, and guided by a spy, named Caleb Morgan, marched to Crompond, where he burnt the pirsonage, then used as a store h…

En 1790, a part of the members withdrew by mutual consent, and formed a new church at Red Mills. About the year 1806, a division occurred in the church, when more than two thirds of her members adhered to Mr. Constant, and maintained the Congregational mode of worship, the remainder resumed the Presbyterian form. . . -. " The Loyalists of Corllandi's manor were disarmed by Zephaniali Piatt a…

Among other monuments in the grave yard, is the following : • In memory of the Rev. Silas Constant, who departed this life March 22, 1825, aged 75 years, 2 mo. - , and 7 days. The Friends meeting house is situated at a short distance from the village of Crompond, and stands on land jointly given by John Clapp and Joseph Waters, in 1774. The following is a brief abstract of the conveyan…

Alvan Purdy, was the son of Abraham Purdy, Esq., for many years a Lieutenant of Militia for the Manor of Cortlandt. This individual erected the present mansion, A. D. 1775. The Purdy's have long been possessed of estates in this town, and are lineally descended from the Purdys of Rye and White Plains. Of this family was Joseph Purdy, one of the proprietors of the White Plains and the Lame Will…

White of Yorktown through the whole course of the Revolution sustained the character of a patriot, with that devotion and firmness which characterised the many at that eventful period of our history. It appears that the enemy made several unsuccessful attempts to capture this distinguished individual. On one occasion they were desirous of exchanging the doctor for a British surgeon then in the h…

James Brewer, who resided in the immediate neighborhood, and were proceeding home with their prisoner, when passing through Stoney street they were fired upon by a party of Americans, who lay concealed behind the fences. Dr. Brewer received a mortal wound and expired the next morning, Nov. 20, 1780, in the arms of Dr. White who had thus narrowly escaped the melancholy fate of his friend. It des…

From the genealogical table in possession of the Strangs of Putnam, it appeal s that Daniel L'Estrange and Charlotte his wife, (daughter of Francis Hurbert,) being protestants, fled from the city of Paris in the year of our Lord 16^5, during the persecutions under Louis the XIV., and came to the city of London. He obtainf^d a lieutenancy in the guards of James the 2d, King of Great Britain, an…

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 385 As a substitute they seized upon Dr. James Brewer, who resided in the immediate neighborhood, and were proceeding home with their prisoner, when passing through Stoney street, they were fired upon by a party of Americans, who lay concealed behind the fences. Dr. Brewer received a mortal wound and expired the next morning, Nov. 20, 1780, in the arms of Dr. White who h…

From the genealogical table in possession of the Strangs of Putnam, it appeal s that Daniel L'Estrange and Charlotte his wife, (daughter of Francis Hurbert,) being protestants, fled from the city of Paris in the year of our Lord 16y5, dtu'ing the persecutions under Louis the XIV., and came to the city of London. He obtained a lieutenancy in the guards of James the 2d, King of Great Britain, an…

D. 1656, died at Rye ill this county A. D. 1703. His will bears date the same year. The laie Major Joseph Strang, uncle of the prcspnt proprietor, greatly distinguished himself in the batteaux service during the old Frencli war. In the same street fornierly resided Susannah de Lancey,a daughter of Etienne de L-mcey Esq., and Anne Van Cortlandt his wife. Her house during the Revolution afford…

About 130 ligiit infantry of the enemy at the same time, came out from Verplank's Point, made an excursion round and then returned.'' Upon another occasion the Continental troops having stacked their arms in the church, then used as an Arsenal, were engaged at breakfast when the enemy made a sudden and furious onset, capturing and killing some and compelling others to seek safety in flight.…

Major Strang, who happened to be miserably mounted, was also pursued down the same street and narrowly escaped by jumping from his horse. It seems from the following letter that timely notice was occasionally given of the enemy's approach. Hanover. Saturday Morning, one o^clocfc. Sir. -- Captain Buckhout and Mr. Hiuit are sent by Colonel Putnam to inform you that the light horse are to be in…

This is to be considered a very hazardous situation ; it requires the utmost vigilance to guard against a surprise. Major Trescott is an excellent disciplinarian, an active vigilant officer, and well acquainted with his duty. A parly of volunteers collected here oa horseback, for a secret expedition, and by their earnest request, Major Tres.- cott inarched in the night with a party to cover th…

'• A gentleman volunteer, by name Requaw, received a dangerous wound and was carried into the British lines ; I was requested by his brother to visit him, under the sanction of a flag of truce, in company with Dr. White, who resides in this vicinity. This invitation I cheeifully accepted, and Mr. Requaw having obtained a flag from the proper authority and procured horses, we set off in the mor…

Colonel De Lancey furnished us with a permit to return with our flag ; we rode ten miles, and took lodgings in a private house. Here we were informed that six of our men, having taken from the refugees thirty head of cattle, were overtaken by forty of De Lancey's corps and were all killed but one, and the cattle retaken. In the morning breakfasted with a friendly Quaker family, in whose house w…

We found many friends to our cause, who reside on their farms between the lines of the two armies, whose situation is truly deplorable, being continually exposed to the ravages of the tories, horse thieves, and cow boys, who rob and plunder them without mercy, and the personal abuse and punishments which they inflict is almost incredible."" » Thacher's Mil. Journal. 248, 9. COUNTY OF WESTCH…

The translator dined, in October, 1782, in General Washington's tent, with the Marquis de Laval, the Baron de Viomenil, and several French officers, within hearing of the British guns, which were at that period happily become a bnttum fulmeny^ On the north-west side of French hill, are the two ponds styled by the Indians Keakatis. The largest of these, sometimes known by the name of the Great …

The Pine's briiige road leading south from Crompond, affords magnificent views of the rich and fertile country bordering the Croton River, together with the village of Yorktown, and the Turkey and C'ollabergh mountains. Upon this road are situated the farms and residences of General Bernardus Montross,^ Mr. Seth Whitney, Mr. James Underbill, Mr. Richard M. Underbill and George McKeel, &c.'' D…

Underbill, who died on the 5th of May, 1S41, aged 7S years, was the second son of Isaac Uuderhiil, fourth in descent from John Underbill of Oyster Bay, L. I. In the old fLunily mansion which stands one mile south of this spot, (on the Pine's bridge road) is shown the room where Major Andre and Joshua H. ISmith, breakfasted on the 23d of September, 1780. At this period, the house was occupied b…

b Upon the 9th of Nov., 1832, George McKeel conveyed te Isaac McKeel Daniel Smith, Aaron Underbill and Edward Borrough Underbill, 1 acre of laud 3 miles north of Pine's bridge." « This lady was the daughter of Robert Field, whose nephew John was a re- COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 391 courage, whilst engaged in entertaining Andre and his companion, she took parliculnr notice of the former, and imag…

He had practiced the greatest vigilance in guarding this ford in the night time, taking off the guards after sunrise, apprehendmg that the enemy would never presume to cross the river in the day lime ; but the enemy, having learnt his mode of doing duly, on the morning of the 13th effected his overthrow, by crossing the ford soon after the guards had come off, and surrounding their quarters b…

De Lancey anxious for an oppoitnnity to return llie recent attack made upon his quarters by Captain Gushing,'^ instantly fitted out a force of about 150 dragoons, as described by Heatli. The route selected by their experienced commander, was the road leading to White Plains, by which means the party escaped tlirough the only opening in the long line of sentinels stretched across the country.…

By this means, Davenport's house was surrounded by the enemy, and all possibility of escape cut of!:' before the danger was discovered. De Lancey remained on the south side of the river, probably with a view to cover the retreat of his party, if it should prove necessary. To General Heath's account of the surprisal, we must be permitted to add the following extract from Colonel H. Let;'s hist…

The commandant of these refugees, (Delancy was not present,) having ascertained the position of Greene's corps, which the colonel had cantoned in adjacent farm houses -- probably with a view to the procurement of subsistence -- took the resolution to strike it. This was accordingly done, by a nocturnal movement, on the 13th of May. The enemy crossed the Croton before daylight, and hastening hi…

Several fell beneath the arm accustomed to conquer, till at length, overpowered by numbers, and faint from the loss of blood streaming from his wounds, barbarity triumphed over valor. ' His right arm was almost cut off in two places, the left in one, a severe cut on the left shoulder, a sword thrust through the abdomen, a bayonet in the right side, and another through the abdomen, several swor…

Lieutenant Colonel Greene was murdered in the meridian of life, being only forty-four years old. He married in 1758, Miss Anne Lippitt, a daughter of Mr. J. Lippitt, Esq., of Warwick, whom.he left a widow with three sons and four daughters. He was stout and strong in person, about five feet ten inches high, with a broad round chest ; his aspect manly and demeanor pleasing, enjoying always a hig…

Dear Sir. -- It is with pain I write you on a subject that is so nearly and closely connected to you as a parent ; I must my dear friend inform you of the nnhappy fate that befel your son. This morning the enemy made an attack upon the lines, which was a complete surprise, and he fell a sacrifice to the cruel hand of tyranny in defending himself against the strokes struck by the light horsemen.…

And as they went by the houses informed the inhabitants should there be any enquiry after the Colonel they left him dead in the edge of the woods. b This cruel and barbarous treatment was perpetrated by De Lancey's corps, De Lancey himself at the head.' Major Flagg, as he arose from his bed received a ball in his head, and when they entered the house they stabbed and cut him in a cruel manner…

The loss of my dear friend must fall heavy on the family, but as life is uncertain we must surrender it when the great Jehovah calls. To morrow we shall bestow on each of them the honors " See Updike's history of the Narragansett Church, for a full account of himself and family. b Green expired near the residence of Mr. Sutton, where he was found the following morning by Majar Strang and his …

In the south east corner of Yorktown, is situated the great dam of theCroton Acqueduct, one of the most important and extensive works ever undertaken in this country. "The dam across the Croton, is placed where the river enters between the hills, after having passed for several miles through a more level country. The hill on the south side is composed of solid rock."t> The dam itself "is not …

Carpenter is a grandson of Richard Davenport, who held the property m 780. b Disturnell*s Gazetteer of N. Y. 396 *' HISTORY OF THE apparatus for drawing off the water in case any internal repairs should be necessary," &c.* " The whole quantity of land which the water commissioners have been compelled to buy on the forty miles of the works, amount to nine hundred acres, and the average pric…

Save where the oars the stillness break ; Nor do the breezes dare to rise, To mar thy beauty, Croton Lake. The purest joys that friendship yields. We here in rich profusion taste, • . . While busy thought roams o'er the fields Of memory, brightening from the past ; Sweet recollections crowd the mind, With former scenes of purest bliss ; While now, a sweet delight we find . . ■ - In musin…

" The supplies of the Croton are derived exclusively from the elevated region of the Highlands, in Westchester county and Putnam, being furnished by the pure springs which so remarkably characterize the granitic formation of this region. Many of the ponds and lakes from which it is maintained, are, three or four hundred acres in extent, and as large as 1000 acres : all these ponds are surroun…

The following report of the engineers is entitled : " Estimate of expense to make the Croton river navigable for boats of two tons." The falls at Croton river with a lock, £350 The falls below the Old bridge, 250 Small rapid, 10 Rapid and stony, ' ' ' 15 2 small falls, 15 See Corporat. Doc. of N. Y., No. xxxvi. 409. 398 HISTORY OF THE Rocky falls and stony water, £ 60 Fall both above an…

Here the Americans generally kept a strong guard for the purpose of affording timely notice of an enemy's approach. Jt was also a place of rendezvous, as appears from the following orders : ''Mojior of Cortlandt, 12th Nov., 1781. " Lieutenant Purdy, you are commanded to march 24 of your men, well armed and equipt with six days provision, to Pine^s Bridge, by to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock, w…

2Ist of October, 1780, " intelligence was received that the enemy were meditating an excursion as far up as Crompond and its vicinity, to sweep off the cattle." General Heath " immediately ordered Colonel Hazen, with a detachment of 500 men, to move to Pine's Bridge, and Lieut. Col. Jameson, with the 2d light dragoons, to move from Bedford towards Col. Hcizen. The detachment arrived at Pine's …

The low grounds yield maple, black birch, ash and hemlock, &c. The first entry relating to town officers occurs in the manor book, entitled, " Record for the manor of Cortlandt and Yorktown." " At a town meeting held for ye manor of Cortlandt, on the first Tuesday, in April, in the year of our Lord, 1760, to choose town officers for ye said manor for the ensuing year, and the respective names…

YoNKERs is situated on the east bank of the Hudson, immediately above New York island, seventeen miles north of New- York, one hundred and thirty south of Albany, and ten southwest of White Plains ; bounded north by Greenburgh, east by Eastchester and a small angle of Westchester, or by Bronx's River ; south by West Farms and New York county, and west by the Hudson River. It extends near eight…

" Appeared before me, Cornelis van Tienhoven, secretary of the New Netherlands, Fecquemeck, Rechgawac, Packanniens, owners of Kekeshick, which they did freely convey, cede, 6cc. &c, to the behoof of the General Incorporated West India Company^ which lies over against the flats of the Island cf Manhates, mostly east and west, beginning at the source of the said Kill till over against the high …

Eighty years later we find it varied to Nepperah^'^ the proper Indian orthography of which is evidently Nap-pe-c/ia-mak, rendered literally the ^- rapid waiter settlement^ 4'hus graphically expressing the situation of the Mohegan village, at the mouth of the Neperah, or rapid waters. e In the deep seclusion of the ancient forests that once bordered this beautiful stream, were located other Indi…

The last settlement of the Nappeckamak Indians remembered in this town stood near the present residence of Abraham Fowler, on a rising bank of the Neperah (Saw Mill.) The crystal waters of this sweet stream (which rims principally north and south) arise from two perennial springs in a Alb. Rec. C. C. G2. t Sometimes called the Younger Van Dunke. Assize Rec. Alb. 47. « Alb. Rec. viii. 79, 80 …

" To these stones they paid all outward signs of worship and devotion, not as to God, but as they are hieroglyphicks of the permanency and immutability of the Deity; because these, both for figure and substance, are, of all sublunary bodies, the least subject to decay or change.''^ This stone lies in an obscure nook on the eastern shore of the Hudson, at the foot of a steep bank whose sides are…

The two rocks or stones and rivulet here referred to, still form a portion of the northern boundary of Yonkers, running east to Bronx's river. In this town are also two Indian bunjirig grounds. The principal one lies two miles north of the village, on Blackwell's hill. Within the recollection of many persons still living, the graves were distinctly indicated by rude mounds of earth, but, alas…

The second and last place of sepulture used by the Indians in this town, is now nearly covered by the barn and out buildings of Benjamin Fowler, Esq. The site was well chosen on rising ground at the entrance of the Sprain valley. Besides the Tawasenthas, (or places of many dead,) numerous skeletons have been discovered in different parts of the town, showing it to have been once numerously p…

It may not be inappropriate to mention that Hendrick Hudson had an engagement with the Indians, 1609, at the mouth of the Spuyten Dyvil creek. The descendants of the last named chief, Tackarcw, conhnned to reside in Yoiikers for more than half a century after the sale to Van der Donck. A. D. 1646, as we find Claas de Wilt, Nemerau, and a sqnaw, Karocapacomont, confirming the Hon. Jacobus ■v…

We have shown that the next grantee in Younckers, under the Indians, was the renowned Dutch De Heer Adriaen van der Donck. «i "This illustrious personage was a free citizen of Breda in Dutch Brabant, part owner of the famous turf sloop in which a party of Dutch troops were clandestinely introduced, in 1590, into the castle commanding that city, then in the hands of the Spanish, by which stra…

This valuable property was situated on the east side of Hudson's river, about sixteen miles above New Amsterdam, It was bounded on the north by a stream which the Indians called Maccakassin and ran south to Neperhaem ; thence to the tShorakapJwck kill, and to Pajnrinimen creek, called by the Dutch ' Spuyten dnyve!,' whence it stretched eastward to the river Bronx, The title of this colonic wa…

D, 16(34, when it was distinctly declared, " That the Indian proprietor's name, who was chief of them, was Tackareia, living at the Navisans, (the highlands of the Nevisink, N, J.) who acknowledged ye purchase as before described, and that he had recived satisfaction for it. Claes ye Indian having interest in a part, acknowledged to have sold and received satisfaction of Van der Donck. All the…

Soon after the settlement of our Patroon at Colen Donck, there arose a controversy between the government of the Colony of New Netherlands and several of the colonists ; among the most forward of the latter was Adriaen van der Donck. who with others united in a strong remonstrance to the States General of Holland, complaining of the power exercised by the Dutch West India Co. especially duri…

At the Hague, 1650.) This attempt to shake the authority of the Dutch West India Company, proved abortive, and only served to re-act unfavorably upon the disaffected ; 19 March, 1050, occurs a contract between the Dutch West India Co., Van der Donck and others, for the transportation of 200 persons to New Netherlands.= November 29, 1650, Cornelis Van Tienhoven secretary of the New Netherlands…

the coininittee of the States General, staling his intended return to the New Netherlands. a Again, May 30, 1G52, a second memorial from Adriaen van der Donck to the same body, •' respecting various matters connected with his visit to Holland on behalf of Gemeente at New Netherlands. 1^ During the Patroon's stay in Holland, he had shipped for Colen Donck seven persons, four of whom had cruel…

After I attained this grant in the year 1646, I resolved to reside here, erected a saw mill and laid out a farm and plantation, and was actually resolved to continue on this spot, when I further with consent of the Director General, purchased a part of said land from the Indians the original proprietors^ who reclaimed it as belonging to them, but the suppliant observing that near the saw kill…

This valley contained about 30 or 40 morgen,'' with another handsome vale bordering on said, on the back part of the Island of Manhattans, and stretching as far as Paprinemin called by our people, in spite of the dyvel, where the supplicant was determined to fix his residence as soon as he should have finished all his oonceins at the saw kill ; and which yet remains his firm determination as soon…

26 May, 1652, occurs an octroy, granting to Adrlaen van der Donck, Patroon of the Colony of Colendonck, power to bequeath his said fief of Colendonck. " The states general of the United Netherlands, to all who shall see or hear these presents, send health. Be it known, that we, at the humble request of Adriaen van der Donck of Breda, Patroon of the colony of Nepperhaem, called by him Colendonc…

Be it known, that we, at the humble request of Adriaen van der Donck of Breda, Patroon of the colony of Nepperhaem, called by him Colendonck, situated in New Netherlands, within the limits of the privileged West India company, and having taken into consideration the 5th article of the freedom granted by the assembly of the nineteen of the saiJ company, to all those who shall plant in New Nether…

- '■ About this period, the Palroon commenced the compilation of his celebrated book, entitled " Beschyvinge van Nieuw Neder- }and," or a description of New Netherland, the copyright of which bears dale, 17th May, 1653.^ The work is dedicated " To the Illustrious, Most Wise and Prudent Lords, the Honorable Ruling Burgomasters of the far-famed commercial City of Amsterdam. Why mourn about Bra…

To Van der Donck, his book, which, as a leading star, Directs toward the land where many people are, . .^ _, '• ■ Where lowland Love and Laws all may freely share. , • [^Evert Nieuwenhof.^'' 24lh of July of the same year, we find him petitioning the Directors of the West India company, for permission to search the records of the colony, and also for leave to pursue the practice of his profes…

Adriaen van der Donck has petitioned our college, [stating] first, that he has received his degree at law in the university of Leyden, and been admitted to practice it before the supreme court of Holland, he may be permitted to follow his profession as advocate in New Netherlands. 2ndly, That he may examine all the records and documents in the secretary's office to accomplish his history of Ne…

may desire to obtain it -, but, as regards his pleading before the courts, we cannot see that it can be admitted yet, with any advantage to the Director and Council in New Netherlands, besides that we are ignorant of there being any of that stamp in your city (who nevertheless before they can be admitted, must apply to your honor, or directly to our department) who can act and plead against V…

Kieft as ours, in the usual manner granted by letters patent, and in virtue of these possessed by those of our nation, as so among others the land of Jonas Bronck, the lands of the old Verdonck divided and settled by his children and associates in various plantations and farms, but who in the massacre'^ were absconded with many others, all which are situated here and bordering on our island, …

savages declared and solicited them to purchase other lands to the east ar^d west of the North river, dat. 20 June, 1664.* On the I2th of March, 16G4, the Dutch possessions in America were patented to his Royal Highness James Duke of York and Albany, by his brother KingCharles II. This grant was immediately followed by a military and naval armament under the command of Colonel Richard PsicoUs…

Richard Nicolls, Esq , governor under his Royal Highness, ye Duke of York, of all his territoryes in America, to all to whom this present writing shall come, sendeth greeting : Whereas there is a certain tract of land within this government, upon the main, bounded to the northwards by a rivulet called by the Indians, Macakassin, so running southward to Nepperhaem, from thence to the kill Shor…

Know ye, that by the virtue of this our commission and authority given unto me by his Royal Highness the Duke of York, I have thought fit to give, ratify, confirm, and grant, and by these presents do give, ratify, confirm, and grant, unto the said Hugh O'Neale and Mary his wife, their heirs and assigns, all the aforementioned tract or parcel of lands called Neperhaem, together •with all woods…

That, if at any time hereafter his Royal Highness, his heirs, successors, or assignes, shall think fit to make use of any timber for shipping, or for erecting or repairing of forts within this government, liberty is reserved for such uses and purposes to cut any sort of timber upon any unplanted grounds on the said tract of land, to make docks, harbours, wharfes, houses, or any other convenien…

This purchase lay directly opposite to Yonckers.ti A. D. 1653, Gysbert van der Donck occurs, a defendant in a suit brought by Gulyan Jansen, a carpenter, for the recovery of damages on the loss of clothes sustained by plaintiff, " which through the fault of defendant's fother, then his master, had been stolen by the Tndians."'> 1653, Madame Anna van der Donck occurs as defendant in a suit, (he…

I.) It was conferred upon him and his associates, 2Sth March, 16^2."^ He had reinforced himself now in one year with some families, but in consequence of the breaking out of the war, they were all driven from their lands with loss of some people, and the destruction of much cattle, losing for the most part all their houses and whatever they possessed. After they had remained awhile, and consume…

Egbert Benson,) the proprietor of the creek, now Saw Mill creek, van der Kee ; and it is still to be collected from the documents, as not being improbable that the lands granted to Van der Donck and perhaps including the island of the Indian name of Papuriminon^ the southern shore at Kingsbridge were the neighborhood called the Lower Yonck- ERs, as to be distinguished from the other Yonckers…

"Upon the 10th of October, in the eleventh year of the reign * Guillam's Display of Heraldry. b A. D. 1664, one George Tippett being accused and found guilty of hogg steali ng, the court doth adjudge the delinquent shall pay as a fine to his majestie's use the sum of .£14, or receive ye corporal punishment of thirty one stripes, at the common whipping post, before ye state house of this city, …

Between Frederick Felipse of the city of New York, merchant, of the one part, &c., and Jacobus van Cortlandt of the same city, merchant, of the other part, witnesseth that the said Frederick Felipse, as well for and in consideration of a certain sum of good and lawful money to him in hand paid, before the ensealing and delivery of these presents, by the said Jacobus van Cortlandt, &c., &c., hat…

" To all Christian people and others to whom these presents shall come, Clause Dewilt, Karacapacomont and her son Nemerau sendeth greeting: Know yee,that wee, the said Clause Dewilt, Karacapacomont, and Nemerau, native Indians and former proprietors of a certain tract of land lying in the county of Westchester in the province of New York in America, commonly called and known by the name of th…

claim to ihe said tract of land called the old Younckers, and to every part and parcel tlieieof, and do hereby acknowledge the above consideration to be in Cull of ail dues and demands whatsoever, for the said tract of land and premises, 10 have and to hold the said tract of land called the old Younckers, to the said Jacobus van (Jortlandt and the heirs of the Belts and Tippetts, their heires …

Feb. 19, 1GS4-.5, Thomas Dongan, governor of New York, by a patent did ralify and confirm unto ,loIin Uelaval, Frederick Pliilipse and Geerije Lewis, relict of Thomas Lewis, the aforesaid tract. 27 Aiigusr, 16S5, John Delaval sold his third part in the same to Frederick Philipse, as also Gcertje, wife of Thouias Lewis, Lodowick Lewis, Barent Lewis, Leonard Lewis, Katherine Lewis and Thomas L…

Frederick Philipse. •■_,'_■ ' John Pell. Frederick Philipse being now vested in the fee simple, the whole territory was by royal charter, erected into the lordship and manor of Philipsborough, to be holden of the king, in free and common soccage, its lord yielding, rendering, and paying therefor, yearly and every year, on the feast day of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, at the …

■William and Mary, by the grace of God, &c., king and queen of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, defenders of the faith, &c., to all to whom these presents shall come, greeting : whereas, the Honorable Richard Nicolls, Esq., late governor of our Province of New York, &c., by a certain deed or patent, sealed with the seal of our said Province, bearing date the 8th day of Oct., in the year…

» Co. Re. T-ib. A. 63, COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 419 writing, bearing date 29 day of Nov., in the year of our Lord 1672, for the consideration therein expressed and mentioned, did assign and set over, all and singular his right and title and interest, of, in and to the aforementioned tract of land and premises unto Thomas Deleval, Esq., Frederick Philips and Thomas Lewis, mariner, to hold to th…

Thomas Dongan, late gov. of our said province &c., and as by a certain deed or patent, sealed with the seal of our said province, &c., and bearing date the 19th of Feb., in the year of our Lord, 1684-5, pursuant to the authority in him then residing, for the consideration therein expressed, did further grant, ratify and confirm, unto the said Thomas Deleval, Frederick Philips, Geerlje Lewis, …

Betts and George Tippets, and then by a certain lyne of marked trees due west 30 chains to the marked tree or south-east corner of the purchase of John Heddy, then due N. 34 chains, from thence due west by their purchase, 90 chains to the north-west corner of the 300 acres, then due south 16 chains to the north-west corner of the 20 acres purchased of John Heddy, thence and by the said land w…

river, containing in all, 7,703 acres, together with all and singular the messuages, tenements, buildings, barns, stables, orchards, gardens, pastures, meadows, mills, mill-dams, runs, streams, ponds, livers, brooks, woods, underwoods, trees, limber, fencing, fishing, fowling, hunting, hawking, liberties, privileges, hereditaments and improvements whatsoever, belonging or in any way appertaining…

Sir Edmund Andross, late governor of our said province of New Y^ork, &c., by a certain writing or patent, sealed with the seal of our said province, bearing date the first day of April, in the year of our Lord, 1680, pursuant to the authority in him then COUNTY OF WESTCHES TER. 421 residing, did give and grant unto tlie said Frederick Philips, a certain tract or parcel of land, beginning at a …

Indians, Pocaiileco or Wackandeco, wiiii power thereon to set a mill or mills, with a due portion of land on each side, adjoining unto the said river, lying within the bounds of ihe Indians land at VV^ickers creek, on the east side of ihe Hudson river, which said Indian land, was by the said Frederick Philips purchased from the said native Indian proprietors thereof, by the licence and approbati…

422 HISTORY OP THE woods as the said creek or kill shall go, and there shall be the end or utmost bounds of the said certain pieces of land, as by the said writing or Indian deed, relation being thereunto had may more fully and at large appear, as likewise another tract or parcel of land on the east side of Hudson's river that was by said Frederick Philips purchased of the Indians Goharius, C…

woods as the said creek or kill shall go, and there shall be the end or utmost bounds of the said certain pieces of land, as by the said writing or Indian deed, relation being thereunto had may more fully and at large appear, as likewise another tract or parcel of land on the east side of Hudson's river that was by said Frederick Philips purchased of the Indians Goharius, Cobus, and Togquanduc…

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 423 being the utmost bounds of the said Frederick Philips's land, formerly bought of the Indians, ■ind from thence westwardly along the said creek Wegqueakeek to Hudson's river aforesaid, as by the said Indian deed, relation being thereunto had, may more fully and at large appear, and also another tract or parcel of land that was by the said Frederick Philips purchased o…

being the utmost bounds of the said Frederick Philips's land, formerly bought of the Indians, ■ind from thence westwardly along the said creek Wegqueakeek to Hudson's river aforesaid, as by the said Indian deed, relation being thereunto had, may more fully and at large appear, and also another tract or parcel of land that was by the said Frederick Philips purchased of the native Indians Sapham…

424 HISTORY OF THE east lytiP uniill it comes iinio a creek called Nippiorha, by the Christians Yonkerd creek, and so runiiiiig alongst the said creek uniill it comes iinio the norilierly bounds of the said land of Frederick Philips aforesaid, and from thence alongst the said land uniill it comes to Hudson's river, together with all manner of rivers, rivulets, runns, streams, feedings, pastur…

east lytiP uniill it comes iinio a creek called Nippiorha, by the Christians Yonkerd creek, and so runiiiiig alongst the said creek uniill it comes iinio the norilierly bounds of the said land of Frederick Philips aforesaid, and from thence alongst the said land uniill it comes to Hudson's river, together with all manner of rivers, rivulets, runns, streams, feedings, pastures, woods, underwood…

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 425 said moiety or equal half part of the said meadows and premises with the appertinences unto the said Frederick Philips, his heirs and assigns forever, as by the said grant or patent, sealed with the seal of our said province and registered in our secretary's office aforesaid, bearing date the said 27ih day of June, in the year of our Lord, 1687, and as by the said dee…

said moiety or equal half part of the said meadows and premises with the appertinences unto the said Frederick Philips, his heirs and assigns forever, as by the said grant or patent, sealed with the seal of our said province and registered in our secretary's office aforesaid, bearing date the said 27ih day of June, in the year of our Lord, 1687, and as by the said deed of conveyance, under the …

S^ 426 . HISTORY OF THE and expressed. And whereas our loving subject the said Frederick Philips, one of the members of our council of our said province of New York, and the territories depending thereon in America, hath by his petition presented to Benjamin Fletcher, our captain-general and governor-in-chief of our said province of New York, &c , prayed our grant and confirmation of all and …

Know ye, thai of our special grace, certain knowledge, and mere motion, we have given, granted, ratified, and confirmed, and by these presents do, for us, our heirs and successors, give, grant, ratify, and confirm unto said Frederick Philips, his heirs and assigns, all and every the aforerecited tracts and parcels of land and meadow ground within the limits and bounds before mentioned and exp…

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. •' A27 pools, woods, under-woods, trees, timber, quarries, rivers, runs, rivulets, brooks, ponds, lakes, streams, creeks, harbours, beaches, ferrys, fishing, fowling, hunting, hawking, mines, minerals, (silver and gold only excepted,) and all the other rights, members, liberties, priviledges, jurisdictions, royalties, hereditaments, proffits, tolls, benefits, advantages …

And know ye, that we, reposing special trust and confidence in the loyalty, wisdom, justice, prudence, and circumspection of our loving subject, do, for us, our heirs and successors, give and grant unto the said Frederick Philips, and to the heirs and assignees of him the said Frederick Philips, full power and authority at all times forever hereafter in the said lordship or manor, one court le…

428 HISTORY OF THE with the advovvson and riglit of patronage of all and every the church or churches erected or to be erected or establisho.J or hereafter to be erected or established within the said manor of Philipsborongh ; and we do also further give and grant unto the said Frederick Philips, his heirs and assignees, that all and singular the tenants of the said Frederick Philips, within …

with the advovvson and riglit of patronage of all and every the church or churches erected or to be erected or establisho.J or hereafter to be erected or established within the said manor of Philipsborongh ; and we do also further give and grant unto the said Frederick Philips, his heirs and assignees, that all and singular the tenants of the said Frederick Philips, within the said manor shal…

In testimony whereof we have caused the seal of our provmce of New York to be hereunto affixed. Witness Benjamin Fletcher our captain-general and governor-in-chief of our province of New York aforesaid, province of Pennsylvania and county of New Castle, and the territory and tracts of land depending thereon in America, at Fort William Henry, the 12th day of June, in the fifth year of our reign…

Portugucs creek, and thence according to ye courjje of that creek into ye woods to ye head of ye same from thence on a last line to the creek called the Yunkers creek, and thence to continue on the same course to Broncks's river, also the boat Yoncker, with her furniture apparel and appurtenances, &c.a Upon the death of the Hon. Fredrick Philipse, the above devisee of his grandfather Frederick i…

William Dalcher v'. J.- His own : 164 John Jewell ;. . 285 John Bishop . Jonathan Odell , ' 4^ Moses Ward Daniel Wiltsie - .309 Elijah Hunter r Jacob Storms Peter Davids "^ " -, ■ 200 Richard Delawley Samuel Drake George Daterach Arnold Hunt Philip Livingston Richard Garrisden James D. Clark 286' Abraham Orser Peter Post Thomas Bishop ' ^ ' Jacobus Dyckman Job Sherwood …

This tract was exempted out of the great manorial patent of 1693, and aj)pears originally to have formed a part of the possessions of the Doughtys of Flushing, as we find John Doughty of that place in 1685 selling sixty-four acres o( land here, in one square mile, to Francis French, Ebenezer Jones and John Wascot.a u 22d May, 1674, John Winter of Westchester sold to Joseph Jeames of Fairfiel…

By marriage they are connected with the ancient family of the Valentines. The Rich family originally came from Germany, and are descended of fyiber B. Co. Rec. p. .'53. COUNTY OF WESTCHESsTER. 431 the Ulrich of Flaack, whose son, Balthassar Ryche, emigrated to this country at an early period of its settlement. The following ancient document is still preserved in the family ; it is written …

After having made diligent enquiries respecting his character, and also obtained from the regularly ordained minister here a written acknowledgment that his parents were lawfully married and he thus legitimately conceived and born, and subsequently baptized in a Christian like manner on the first day of June, in the year 166:2, in the presence of sponsors. It also appears that from his infanc…

Here were quartered Colonel Emmerick's British light horse. The British Hussars were billeted here for several summers. The Ryche's mansion being occupied as head quarters, it was the custom of the troopers to tie up their horses to long cords stretched from the apple trees in the orchard, many of which arc still standing. 432 .' HISTORY OF THE For security the roads were patrolled and vidot…

In the British rear was a wood ; it had been designed to conceal the Queen's Rangers under General Simcoe, and while the Yagers and cavalry should have engaged with any corps who might patrole to Valentine's hill, it was thought probable that the enemy on ihe opposite side of the Bronx would pass over to their assistance, when the infantry and Highlanders would rush from the wood, and, occupyi…

Lieutenant Colonel Simcoe immediately withdrew his men out of the reach of any chance shot, and made use of the low ground (the crossing of which would have led him into the ambuscade,) to march his infantry under its cover, out of their sight, or the reach of their cannon; he sent orders to Capt. Ross to withdraw, and a^ain ambuscaded the cavalry in a position to take advantage of the enemy …

September, 177S, Sir Arcliibald Campbell advanced with (lie Tlstregimentof the Scotch Highlanders to Mile square. They were soon after joined by General Grant with another force of Highlanders who occupied the ground from the Bronx at Hunt's bridge to the North River. Diu'ing the whole course of the war Colonel James de Lancey kept a recrniting oificer constantly stationed at Jones's house, i…

In the retreat of the robbers, they pitched thelieadless body of their slain comrade, into the adjoining well. This tragical event has given rise to strange stories ; and has thrown over this spot a veil of horror; which is heightened by the loneliness of it? situation. Some benighted countryman has construed the gnarled and fantastic cedars, (which surround this spot,) into the headless form …

Valentine's hill and adjoining property has been occupied by the ancient and numerous family of the Valentines for nearly one hundred and twenty years. The ancestor of the family Matthias Valentine, having been one of the first tenants under the Philipses ; on his settlement here the whole surrounding country was one vast forest, the lonely domain of the deer. The verges of these forests als…

There yet remains a fine specimen of the ancient denizens of the forests on the western edge of this hill, by the road side leading to the village. Tiiis venerable chesnut tree in the fall of the year appears to be the favorite gathering place of thousands of swallows just before they commence their migrations. In possession of the Valentine family are numerous receipts given for rent ; for…

On this occasion Thomas Valentine wasengaged with the General in conversation, leaningupon the pominel of his saddle when the heads of the British columns were seen approaching at a distance of three or four miles on the opposite side of the Bronx, as if taking the direction of the hill. Under this supposition Washington ordered out several companies to attack the flanking parties of the enemy,…

From the 12th to the 27th of October, 1776, the American army lay entrenched in detached camps from this hill to (he White Plains.^ On the 27th, as the enemy continued to advance upon the White Plains, General Washington suddenly called in all his detachments, and abandoning the positions he had occupied along the Bronx, assembled all his forces in a strong camp upon Chatterton Heights. Upon…

Valentine hath not received them. B. Lincoln, On the 0th of .Tune, 1778, Sir William Erskine fell back towards Valentine's Hill. Tlie Queen's Rangers encamping on Odell's Hill, soon after, these corps formed part of an escort wliich accompanied the English commander-in-chief to the White Plains, a 1778. Lieutenant-Colonel Tarleton was ordered, witfi the whole of the English cavalry, to this h…

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. ■ 437 Valentine House ; seizing the proprietar, Thomas Valentine, they demanded his life or money ; whereupon, disbelieving or aifecting to disbelieve him, they threatened, on his again refusing, to hang him instantly. Obtaining no satisfactory answer, they carried him to the foot of a cherry tree, still standing, near the corner of the old garden, and had placed the cord…

Miss Susan Valentine, when a young woman, prevented a large party from entering the house by threatening them, single handed, with a large oven shovel, solemnly protesting she would split the head of the first man that dared to cross the thresh hold. Her courage and determination alone served to protect the house from plunder. On another occasion, an intimate friend, Mr. Sneden, had entrusted …

During the scuffle that followed her brother's entrance, she contrived to crawl out at the foot of the bed. hoping, in this way, to escape unobserved. In this she was disappointed ; the villains observed and again seized her. In the violent attempt made to extricate herself the second time, the 4^y , HISTORY OF THE ,,: , money fell on the floor, or, as she herself described it, " was fairly s…

In consequence their property was confiscated to the State, (the Tippetts having fled to Nova Scotia,) and sold to Samuel Berrian, who married a daughter of Tippett, former proprietor. A second daughter became the wife of the celebrated Col. James de Lancey, one of the boldest foragers of the Neutral Ground. In 1796, Samuel Berrian » sold the whole estate of Tippett's Neck, consisting of 200 ac…

One thousand were detached for this purpose ; but the weather having grown warm Jn the night, the ice was judged, by the unanimous opinion of all the general officers on the ground, to be too hazardous, on the morning of the 20th, to venture the attempt. On this day there was a cannonade on both sides, and the enemy on the island side were thrown into much confusion. Our General observing that …

Whiting-, on the property of Mr. John Ewings. It is in the form of a hollow square, with banks fifteen or twenty feet high. Nothing can exceed the boldness of the scenery as viewed from this elevated spot ; below, the steep sides of the neck are bordered with beautiful woodland that skirts the shores of the majestic Hudson ; while beyond, the palisades are seen abruptly rising in all their gra…

The Hudson here expands its waters, and; united with those of the Haarlem river at the mouth of the Spuyten duyvel, gives a beautiful lake like appearance to the whole; the winding creek, the heights of Fordham and wooded hills of New York island, serve to unite and blend a landscape which might have inspired the pen of a Thomson or the pencil of a Claude. The old Tippett mansion is located …

At day-break on the22d ot October, the Halve Maen (Crescent) sailed from Teller's Point on her passage down the river, with a fair wind, twenty-one miles, till the tide set too strong against her, when she came to anclior near the upper end of Manhattan island. "The two captive Indians who had escaped at West Point had, it appears, made their way on the east side of the river, rousing on the…

One of the Indians who had escaped from Hudson's vessel now came out with many others armed with bows and arrows expecting to betray them."c But, says Juet the mate of Hudson's vessel, " we perceived their intent, and suffered none of them to enter our ship, wherenpon two canoes full of men with bows and arrows shot at us after our stern, in recompense whereof we discharged six muskets and …

k> Who probably extended to Tappan bay.- Moulton. . . , - « Moulton's Hist. N. Y. part i. 271, Q * Hudson's Journal. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 441 It was here too, that during the absence of the ilhistrious Peter Stuyvesant, who was then occupied in reducing the Swedish fortresses on the Delaware, a body of nine hundred Indians having crossed the river, came and landed at Spiteing devil creek.…

Him did he adjure to take his war denouncing trumpet, and mounting his horse, to beat up ihe country, night and day, sounding the alarm along the pastoral borders of the Bronx, startling the wild solitudes of Croton, arousing the rugged yeomanry of Weehawk and Hoboken, the mighty men of battle of Tappan bay, and the brave boys of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, together with all the other warriors…

Alas ! never more were they to be gladdened by the melody of their favorite trumpeter ! It was a dark and stormy night when the good Anthony arrived at the famous creek (sagely denominated Harlem river) which separates the island of Manna- hata « Egbert Benson's Mem N. Y. 94. Vol. II. 56 -»44^.' / • ^ HISTORY OF THE from the main land. The wind was high, the elements were in an uproar, and…

Here an old Dutch burgher, famed for his veracity, and who had been a witness of the fact, related to them the melancholy affair, with the fearful addition, (to which I am slow of giving belief,) that he saw the duyvel, in the shape of a huge moss-bonker, seize the sturdy Anthony by the leg, and drag him beneaih the waves. Certain it is, the place with the adjoining promontory which projects …

The aggiegate value of this fish, (the Aiosa Sapidissima, Rap.,) taken in tfie Hudson river and neighbouring waters south of the Highlands, amounts to $^100,000 annually. Tlie small settle.jnent of Kingsbridge bordering on the Haarlem river, took its name from a ferry and bridge established here at a very early period of the Colonial administration. The Westchester side of the bridge (where s…

That as Frederick Phillipse will undertake to build the bridge at the said place, for the conveniency of all travellers and droves of cattle at a moderate and reasonable toll ; they do therefore humbly pray, that if the said Phillipse will undertake in one years time to build a good and convenient draw bridge for the passage of all travellers, droves of cattle and passage of carts and waggons…

The following year, 1093, the 5th of King William the third and Queen Mary, the ferry, Island and meadow were confirmed to Frederick Philipse, Lord of the manor of Philipsburgh, by royal charter and power given him to erect thereon a bridge and to receive a certain toll therein specified, and furthermore the said bridge to be henceforth called Kings hridgeA Madam Knight on her journey from Ne…

Kings Bridge constituted the ^^ barrier" of the British hne, when they occupied New York Island, while as far north as the Croton extended, the " Neutral Ground." Like the pass of ancient Thermopylae, Kings bridge can boast of her faithful bands of Spartans, whofought for " liberty or death." As early as May 25, 1775, Congress ordered, " That a post be immediately taken and fortified, at or …

The second shot passed about the centre of the battalion, when to the amount of a grand division settled down, which was an evidence that they would not stand much longer. One of the pieces was ordered to be drawn lower down the hill ; on which the battalion quitted their ground and marched off as fast as they could, without running to get behind the redoubt and hill at the bridge receiving o…

July, 1778, Lord Cathcart held the command of ihe British force at Kings bridge. "The late skirmish, (says Heath,) writing in 1781, near King's Bridge, was occasioned by the American army's moving down, in order to give the French officers a view of the British out-posts near the bridge. A number of Americans were killed and wounded by long shot from the yaugers of the enemy, who kept up a …

Long experience had taught their leaders the eflicacy of concentrated force; and unless tradition does great injustice to their exploits, the result did do little credit to their foresight. The corps -- we presume from their well known afTection to that useful animal -- had received the significant appellation of ' Cow Boys.' "<= The morality of these heroes of the Neutral Ground was of a sin…

The beautiful striped bass (Labrax Lineatus, Cuvier,) abounds in these waters. The fishing season usually commences in May, and reaches perfection in the months of September and October. The baits preferred (although they vary according to location) are the soft crab, shrimp and squid, or common cuttle fish. The bass is well known to bean anadromous, living in the salt water, but generally sp…

The pleasure grounds around the Macomb mansion, are tastily laid out in shrubberies and walks, while the beautiful waters of the " Miiscoota^^ add variety to the scenery. In one of the rooms we noticed a beautiful painting, by Waldo, of Major Gen. Alexander Macomb. This family is descended from the MacCombie's of Ireland, an ancient and honorable stock who removed to that country from Scotl…

Along the edge of the valley are scattered beautiful knolls and high ranges of hills, either cultivated or covered with woods ; to the left, seated on a fine wooded hill, is a large stone mansion, erected by Augustus van Cortlandt, Esq., A. D. 1822, upon the site of a much older building, which was destroyed by fire A. D. 1822. The ascent to the house is through the romantic woods of Cortland…

The latter gentleman has recently erected a beautiful stone residence on the western side of the ntck, which commands extensive prospects 448 HISTORY OF THE of the Hudson and palisades ; the entrance is by a beautiful road that winds through a thick wood to the house. The Van Cortlandt mansion and surrounding property belongs to Samuel B. Thompson, Esq., and is now occupied by the McFarlane fa…

Prior to the purchase of the Philipses this estate (as before shown,) formed a portion of the fief of Colen-donck, and was styled the " Old Yonckers." From the Patroon Adriaen van der Donck it passed through the hands of various proprietors to the Hon Frederick Philipse who sold it to his son-in-law Jacobus van Cortlandt A. D. 1699. Since then, it has been considerably enlarged by other purc…

See Cortlandt-town, vol. i. 50. To face pnge 449, vol Arms. -- Arg. the wings or arms of a wind-mill tight Hon. landt, n.-it cestor of i branch--' Frederick van Cortlandt, fatlier of the nat. 1C98, ob. 12th Fe-m Jay bruary, 1749 Jacobus van Cortlandt, nat. 3d March, 1'23, ob. 1st April, 1781 Augustus van C.=1. Miss C(iyler.28th nat. 3d Aug. =2. Catharine B.jo, ob. 1728, ob. Ic23 I c…

Cortlandt house, the ancient residence of the Van Cortlandt family, stands in the vale below, about one mile north from Kings bridge, on the road leading to the village of Yonkers. Prior to the purchase of the Philipses this estate (as before shown,) formed a portion of the fief of Colen-donck, and was styled the " Old Yonckers." From the Patroon Adrjaen van der Donck it passed through the h…

Steven van Cortlandt a lineal descendant of the ancient Dukes of Cortlandt or Courland.a Jacobus married Eva Philipse daughter of the Hon. Frederick Philipse of the manor of Philipsburgh. Besides the Yonkers estate, Jacobus van Cortlandt was a large landed proprietor in the town of Bedford, in this county. This individual was one of the See Cortlandt -town, vol. i. 50. PEDIGREE OF VAN CORTLA…

All that my farm situate lying and being in a place commonly called and known by the name of the Liltle or Lower Yonckers &c., and all other tho land, meadows and real estate, I am seized of or have a right to in the Manor of Philipsburgh &c. for his natural life, and from and after his decease to the heirs male lawfully begotten, &c. To his eldest daughter, Margaret, wife of Abraham de Peyst…

He seldom applied in vain, such was the universal respect for his charactor. Previous to the close of the war he was compelled to leave his country residence at Yonkers on account of ill health. He died shortly afterwards in the city of New York, 1st of April, 1781. His remains were interred in tlie family tomb. Vault Hill. On ihe death of Col. James van Cortlandt, the property passed to his …

Cortlandt informs the committee of safety, that previous to the above request, he caused the public records to be put into chests, and secured them in a cellar in his garden, made for that purpose, of stone and brick, well arched and exceedingly dry. This precaution was taken against accidents happening by fire ; should the city be invaded by an army from Great Britain, or British troops, he …

Item, it is my desire tbat the same remain entire, and pass from time to time to one of my surname and family ; whereupon I do hereby give and devise all my lands and real estate, and all dwelling houses, mills and other buildings thereon in the town of Yonkers, &c., unto my affectionate relations, John Jay and Peter Augustus Jay, and to their heirs for ever, except a certain dwelling house an…

The Revised Statutes of 1825, having abolished the entail, Augustus became possessed of the estate in fee simple. Upon the 18th of Feb., 1827, Augustus van Cortlandt bequeathed the Yonkers to his brother Henry, for life, and to his brother's eldest son fore^^er, provided they take and constantly use the name of " Van Cortlandt ;" and upon the failure of male heirs, to Henry, the testator provi…

The pleasure grounds in front, appear to have been laid out in the ancient Dutch style, with high artificial banks, adorned with rows of statea Surrogate's ofBce, N. Y. b The following item occurs in the will of Frederick van Cortlandt, dated 2iid of Oct. 1749 : " whereas, I am now about finishing a large stone dwelling house on the plantation in which I now live, which, with the said plantat…

These were part of the spoils taken from a Spanish privateerduring the war; and presented to Augustus van Cortlandt, by Rear Admiral Robert Digby of the British navy. To the east of the house, the Mosholu (Tippetts brook) pent up by the mill dam, forms an extensive sheet of water, which is greatly enriched by the vicinity of green meadows, orchards and neighboring hills. South of the pond is si…

The first entry occurs New York den 19th Jan'ry, 1723 4. During the early period of the Revolutionary war this house was garrisoned by a piquet guard of the Green Yagers, whose officers held their head quarters here. His Excellency, General Washington, and aids, dined in one of the apartments on the memorable July of 1781, when the British piquets were driven within the lines upon New York …

It was upon this hill that Gen. Washington stationed his troops and lighted camp fires for the purpose of deceiving the enemy, whilst he secretly withdrew to join La Fayette before Yorktown in Virginia, A. D. 1781. There are still the remains of a considerable fort on the north end of this ridge. During the Revolutionary struggle the valley south from Vault hill to Kingsbridge, appears to ha…

Emmerick with his corps marching north to Boar hill ; then crossing over the hills east, Lincoln followed ihe course of Tippett's brook, for the purpose of avoiding Pruschank's corps, stationed upon Cortlandl's ridge. Passing the Van Cortlandt residence, he kept close to the edge of Gun and Locust hills, and had arrived in the vicinity of General Montgomery's house, (then occupied by his wid…

For this purpose Armand left his quarters above the Croton and proceeded down the main post road to the village of Yonkers ; after passing the village, and when in the neighborhood of the enemy's encampment, he started his whole corps on a full gallop. The Yagers had taken the precaution to post a sentinel at Hadley's spring, but the poor fellow became so perfectly alarmed and powerless on see…

Both these places are memorable as the scene of a severe engagement between the British troops and Stockbridge Indians, 3 1st August, 1778. The action is thus related in Simcoe's Military Journal : " Lt. Col. Simcoe, returning from head quarters, the 20th of August, heard a firing in front, and being informed that Lt. Coi. Emmerick had patrolled, he immediately marched to his assistance. He …

His idea was, as the enemy moved upon the road whir>h is delineated in the plan as intersecting the country, to advance from his flanks ; this movement would be perfectly concealed by the fall of the ground upon his right, and by the woods upon the left ; and he meant to gain the heights in the rear of the enemy, attacking whomsoever should be within by his cavalry and such infantry as might b…

Tarleton immediately advanced with the Hussars and the Legion cavalry ; not being able to pass the fences in liis front, he made a circuit to return further upon their right ; which being reported to Lieut. Col Simcoe, he broke from the column of the Rangers, with the grenadier company, and, directing Major Ross to conduct the corps to the heights, advanced to the road, and arrived, without be…

Near forty of the Indians were killed, or desperately wounded ; among others, Nimham, a chieftain, who had been in England, and his son ; and it was reported to have stopped a larger number of them, who were excellent marksmen, from joining General Washington's army. The Indian doctor was taken ; and he said, that when Nimham saw the grenadiers close in his rear, he called out to his people to …

One man of the Legion cavalry was killed, and one of them, and two of the hussars, wounded."^ The scene of this conflict lies on the land of the late Frederick Brown, now occupied by his widow. The struggle commenced in the 2d field west of Brown's house, tind close by the a See Simcoe's Military Journal, published by Bartlett & Welford, N. Y., to which work we refer our readers for an engrave…

Oneof these survivors by the name of Job, lived to a good old age ; gaining his livelihood by fishing on the banks of the Hudson ; but whenever he could be tempted to relate the horrors of that day, the big tears would start in his eyes and he would sob like a child. Nimham the Indian chief fell as related by the hand of Wright, Simcoe's orderly huzzar, in the swamp between Jesse Halstead's h…

Lieut. Colonel Simcoe was describing a private road to Lieut. Colonel Tarleton : Wright, his orderly dragoon, alighted and took down a fence of Devaux's farm yard for them to pass through ; around this farm the Indians were lying in ambuscade ; Wright had scarce mounted his horse, when these officers, for some trivial reason altered their intentions, and, spurring their horses, soon rode out…

Lispenard Stewart, &.c. Tu the immediate vicinity of the latter is situated Font Hill, the seat of Mr. Edwin Forrest. The edifice which is of stone, after the designs of Mr. Thos. C. Smith, presents a fine specimen of the English castellated style. The building has six towers, affording extended vie\ys of the Hudson River ; the highest of these called the flag or stair tower, is seventy-one …

They afterwards removed to High Deverell in Wiltshire, about the middle of the 14th century; at which time hved William Ludlow Esq., of High Deverell, from whom lineally descended Sir Henry Ludlow, Knt. of Maiden Bradley, in the county of Wilts, M. P. for that shire, father of Edmund Ludlow, the celebrated republican general during the civil wars, who died in exile, at Vevay, in Switzerland,…

Here, in 1777, a memorable engagement took place between the two British frigates the Rose, and the Phoeni.K, which lay off at anchor, and the gun boats of the patriots which sallied out of the harbor of Yonkers, having in tow a large tender filled with combustibles, intending to run it along side of the frigates. The crews however, kept it oft' by means of spars, and a heavy fire of grape a…

A number of cannon were discharged into the fire vessel in order to sink her. A number of seamen ascended and got out on the yard arm, supposed to clear away some grapplings. The fire vessel was along side as was judged near ten minutes, when the Phoenix either cut or slipt her cable, let fall her fore topsail, wore round and stood up the river, being immediately veiled from the spectators by…

Kellinger, called the Mansion house. This well known spot affords excellent accommodation to parties and strangers visiting the town. The village itself, is pleasantly situated in a picturesque hollow on the banks of the Saw mill river, which here discharges its waters into the lordly Hudson. The dams of the various grist, saw mills and woollen manufactories, form a beautiful series of casca…

From its desirable situation on the Saw Mill and close vicinity to the Hudson, it has greatly improved m trade, of late years : many beautiful houses have been built, streets laid out, and a number of thriving manufactories erected and in full operation ; among these, are the two large sawing mills of Messrs Paddock, two mahogany mills of T. Copcutt, Norton and Moore, a large factory for the ex…

In front flows the Hudson like a broad silvery mirror ; while opposite, tower in majesty the basaltic rocks of the Palisades. <= Northward, the view is terminated by the highlands of Tappaan and a Vander Donck's N. N., N. Y. Hist. Soc. p. Ser. i. 143. b The Horse Chesnut is extensively used in Europe for avenues. At Ghent, one borders the Bruges canal of a mile and a half in length. c The Ind…

It boldly projects at the entrance of the Zee, and in a bright summer's day may be seen casting its shade upon the waters. a- A very deep interest attaches itself to this spot, when we recollect, that on the afternoon of the 13th Sep., 1609, Hendrick Hudson "takino- advantage of a light wind and flood tide, anchored the " Halve Maen"'' near where the village pier projects into the Hudson. The …

Others supposed it to be a great sea monster, and that those in it had more the appearance of devils than human beings, at least a strange report circulated through the country and caused a great consternation among them.' What must have been the wonder then, of the Nap-pe-ckamak settlement, when they beheld the apparition anchor off the mouth of the Saw mill, especially when we conjure up ol…

The following extract occurs in the journal of Lewis Morris, Judge of the Admiralty : June 4th, 1746, returned home, dined at Westchester, when the detachments from Q,ueens county and Westchester marched to Colonel Philipse's, in order to embark for Albany, on board of Captain Conradts Derrike's sloop, who lay there for that purpose.''^ This was on occasion of the war with France, when the C…

Col. Baylor's detachment consisted of one hundred and four horsemen. The attack was so sudden, that they were entirely defenceless, and the enemy immediately commenced the horrid work of slaughter ; their entreaties and crieg for mercy were totally disregarded by their savage foes. It has been well ascertained that the British soldiers were ordered by iheir inhuman ofRcerR to bayone-t every man…

At a short distance above the village landing, facing the post road, is the old Manor hall. The present front was erected cir. 1745, the rear at a much earlier period, which is reported to have been built soon after the Philipse family purchased here, A. D, 1682. Although the favorite residence at first, appears to have been Castle Philipse, in Sleepy Hollow. The front of the Manor hall pres…

The view from the south, commands the old stone mill, village spires, and the wooded banks of Philips's point. On the west, beautiful prospects of the dock and river ; on the east, a verdant lawn skirted by garden terraces, horse chesnuts and the main road, above which rises Locust hill. The hall is capacious, and its wide staircase with antique balustrades and banister, has a fine effect. T…

We should be glad to see this beautiful tree, whose dark verdure never fails, naturalized in the gardens of Westchester. In this Mansion the lords of the manor on the great rent days, feasted their tenantry. Some idea may be formed of this establishment which maintained thirty white and twenty colored servants. There appears to have been two rent days yearly for the manor of Philipsborough. O…

Frederick Philipse, speaker of the House of Assembly and lord of the manor of Philipsborough. "From this lady's character 'Fenimore Cooper formed the heroine of the Spy, under the name of Frances, (see the interesting account of her in that work.) It is said that she refused the hand of Washington, who was greatly attached to her; she subsequently married Col. Roger Morris, 15th January, 1758.…

Inglis, were the only females who were attainted of treason during the struggle. But it appeared in due time, that the confiscation act did not affect the rights of Mrs. Morris's children. The fee simple of the estate was valued by the British government at jC20,000 ; and by the rules of determining the worth of life interests, the life interest of Col. Morris and his wife were fixed at jC12,6…

The terms of the arrangement required, that within a specified time he should execute a deed of conveyance in fee simple, with warrantee against the claims of the Morrises -- husband and wife -- their heirs, and all persons claiming under them ; and that he should also obtain the judgment of the Supreme Court of the United States affirming the validity and perfectibility of his title. These c…

Their children were as follows : Henry Gage, a captain in the royal navy ; Amherst, who was named for his godfather Lord Amherst, who was also a captain in the royal navy, and who died unmarried in 1602; Johanna, who married Captain Thomas Cowper Hincks of the British dragoons, and who died in 1819 ; and another daughter whose name and fate have not been ascertained. To the memory of Captain A…

He lingered there till duty called him away; but he was careful to entrust his secret to a confidential friend, whose letters kept him informed of every important event. In a few months intelligence came that a rival was in the field, and that the consequences could not be answered for if he delayed to renew his visits to New York. Whether time, the bustle of the camp, or the scenes of war, ha…

Imagination dwells upon the outlawry of a lady whose beauty and virtues won the admiration of the great Whig Chief. Humanity is shocked that a woman was attainted of treason, for no crime but that of clinging to the fortunes of her husband whom she had vowed on the altar of religion never to desert."" » The Ameiican Loyalists, by Lorenzo Sabine. See also Historical view of the commission for …

The audience was then entertained with a discourse on the happiness ©f connubial life, by Mr. Beverly Robinson, whose just observations on the subject did him much honor. Degrees were after this, conferred on the following gentlemen : Beverly Robinson, Frederick Philipse, Nathaniel Philipse, B. A., Phih'p Pell, Rev. Harry Munro M. A." Upon the arrival of the British forces in New York, Colonel…

Lowe conveyed part to William Constable. April 29, 1796, Wm. Constable and wife sold COUx\TY OF WESTCHESTER. 469 to Jacob Stout. April I, 1803, Jacob Stout conveyed it to Joseph Howland. It was finally bought under a decree of Chancery by Lemuel Wells, Esq., at whose death in 1842, the Mansion House with 300 acres, passed to his heirs at law, he dying intestate. The present proprietor of the …

He was, however, a member of tlie House of Assembly, and held the commisfiion of colonel in the militia. Nor does it seem that, though a friend of existing institutions, and an opposer of the whigs, he was an active partisan. In April, 1775, he went to the ground appointed by the whigs of Westchester county, to elect deputies to the Congress ; and declared that he would not join in the business…

The late President D wight was well acquainted with him at this time, and speaks of him as " a worthy and respectable man, not often excelled in personal and domestic amiableness, and of Mrs. Philipse, he remarks, that she " was an excellent woman." In the 4r(> ' : , HISTORY OF THE .^ panied his master in all his changes of fortune survived him but one year. They are both interred in the sam…

progress of events, Colonel Phillipse abandoned his home and took refuge in the city of New York, and finally embarked for England. In person, he was extremely large, and on account of his bulk, his wife seldom rode in the same carriage with him. Colonel Fhillipse had one brother and two sisters, who inherited the Manor of Fredericksburgh in equal portions. His brother whose name was Philip, d…

But it is to be remembered, that lands in 1763, hardly had a fixed value ; while, in 1809, the impulse which the Revolution had given to settlements, to increase of population, &c., had already effected vast changes in the marketable prices of real property. Colonel Phillipse's son Frederick, is also named in the New York confiscation act. This gentleman married a niece of Sir Alured Clarke, …

At a meeting of the Committee for this County held at White Plains, on Thursday and Friday, the 17th and ISth days of August, inst,, the committee divided the County into districts or beats, agreeable to the directions of the Provincial Congress, for forming militia and minute companies. Yonkers formed one of the districts of the southern battalion. The officers chosen, were John Cock, Capt.,…

John Cock of the said precinct, for his known skill and ability in military discipline, and for other good causes, captain of the company for the district aforesaid ; and, whereas, we are informed that a complaint hath been made to the committee by a few of the inhabitants against the said Mr. John Cock, out of spite and malice, and as we conceive what has been alledged against him was before…

John Devoe, Jacob Post, Israel Post, Lewis Post, John Warner, Elnathan Taylor, Jacob Taylor, James Crawford, Elnathan Taylor, David Oakley, jr., Joseph Oakley, jr., George Crawford, ]\Ioses Oakley, Francis Smith, Jordan Norris, Frederick Vermilyea, John Cartright, Edward Cartright, Henry Taylor, Fred. Brown. Charles Tyler. Martin Post, James Munro, Anthony Allaire, Edward Ry…

Its first founder and patron was the Honorable Frederick Philipse, for some years speaker of the house of Assembly in the province of New York, 1721-8. There is every reason to believe that this distinguished indi. vidual took some steps towards the erection of the church previous to his death, which happened in 1751 : (he died of consumption at the age of 53.) In his will, which is dated th…

" That out of the rents that were, or should thereafter be due to him, from the manor of Philipsborough, the sum of £400 be by his executrix laid out in erecting a building or finishing a church of England as bylaw established, on the farm near and to the northward of the house then in the tenure of William Jones, sen., unless he should build the said church in his lifetime ; and he devised a…

This sum shows that his executrix had exceeded the original bequest in the will, £223. The curious reader will not be displeased with one or two more of these accounts, showing the expenses attendant on building a church at that early period : "Benjamin Fowler's account in full for ye church: May 11th, 1753, dito 6- days works at geting timber for the dors and the winder frams for the churc…

When the ruins of the church came to be examined after this melancholy accident, the skeleton of a full sized man was discovered behind the remains of the pulpit. In 1792, it was again repaired, and on the 21st August of that year, consecrated to the service of Almighty God, under the name and title of St. John's Church, Philipsborough, by the Right Rev. Samuel Provoost, first Bishop of the …

• . aged 58 years and 11 days. He laboured industriously to promote the happiness ' , ■ . of MANKIND '' '■ ^ ■ . ~ by advancing the influence of the Christian religion. Pious without superstition, and zealous without -~ - . • BIGOTRY ; a friend to the poor and an ornament to the church, •' - exemplary in the discharge of every relation and professional duty, respected and honored through …

January 4, 1839, aged 35 years. In the General Theological Seminary, THE PIETY, VIRTUES AND TALENTS, were nurtured, which fitted him for the CHRISTIAN MINISTRY, sincerity of character, kindness of heart, 470 HISTORY OF THE ■ . ."■.:'■;•*' V" and purity of life, united with steady zeal, correct principles, patient labor and true . ' devotedness to God, edified the church, . won for him the…

Some years after the close of the war, the altar cloth was discovered in an old dusty box, where it had lain through the whole period of the Revolu-' tion : this is now in use at St, John's chapel, Tuckahoe. The silver now used at the administration of the holy sacrament, consists of one large silver flagon, 2 silver chalices, a silver bason or font ; the latter presented by a member of the V…

And holy church his tomb doth grace." - , -. ^ The church-yard has been long since abandoned on account of its rocky situation. The one now used is located on the old parsonage property, and formed once a ])ortion of the glebe. It is beautifully situated on a rising knoll in the valley of the Saw Mill. The first interment on record occurs 1783, Richard Archer. Among other memorials in this ya…

The first mention of the parish of Yonkers occurs in an act passed during the first session of the third Assembly, 5th of King William and Q,ueen Mary, September, 1693, entitled an act for settling a ministry and raising a maintenance for them in the city of New York, counties of Richmond, Westchester and dueens ; "Wherein it was enacted by General Assembly, and by the authority of the same, t…

wardens. a Confirmed the 11th of May, 1697. This act was further explained 3rd Q,ueen Anne.^ A. D. 1698. Lord Cornbury, Governor of the Province, issued orders to the magistrates of the several towns in Westchester County to build churches ; by virtue of this, several towns were enabled to build public houses (or the worship of Almighty God. St. Peter's Church, Westchester was thus built and …

The principal object of ihis society was to send clergymen to the colonies; '-'and the society to earnestly request and beseech all persons concerned that they recommend no man out of favor or afTection or any other worldly consideration ; but with a sincere regard to the honor of Almighty God and our blessed Saviour, as they tender the interest of the Christian religion and the good of men'…

III 1713, the Propagation Society founded a charily school for the education of children in this town. The same year £5 per annum is granted to a schoolmaster at Yonkers, where there is a large congregation of Dutch and English, for instructing the younger sort in the catechism and liturgy, provided he can produce a certificate of his teaching thirty children. A. D. 1719, Mr. Jones was allowe…

"That at the expense of himself and family there is now erected on the Manor of PhiJipshorough a handsome stone church completely finished, and every thing necessary for the decent performance of divine service prepared, that about three quarters of a mile from the church he has laid out and appropriated two hundred and fil'ty acres of excellent arable and wood land for a glebe for the ministe…

480 HISTORY OF THE very ample testimonials to he the society's missionary at Philipsborough, with a salary of £30 per annum. June 8th, 1765, Mr. Munro himself, writes, "that on his arrival at his mission, he found everything promising and agreeable, a neat church (always kept in good repair by Col. Frederick Philipse and family) and a decent congregation, materials already for a parsonage, the …

He was seized by the insurgents, his papers were examined, and because he answered affirmatively to the question, whether he considered himself bound by his oath of allegiance to the king, lie was deemed an enemy to the liberties of Americn, and ordered to be kept in custody. ^ After four month's confinement, his health gave way, and he was then dismissed with a written order to remove with…

Richard Saltonstal of New York. This parish suffered greatly during the war of the Revolution. The church was used at intervals by both armies as an hospital ; and its pulpit occupied by ministers of different denominations, who made some strong efforts to retain possession. At the close of the war. May I, the State of New York passed an act vesting the church two acres of land, and the glebe…

In accordance with the act passed for the relief of the Episcopal church, passed March 17, 1795, it was again incorporated, Sept. 7, 1795. Augustus van Cortlandt and William Constable, wardens, John Warner, Thomas Valentine, Isaac Vermilyea, Frederick Underbill, Shadrach Taylor, Isaac Lawrence, Stephen Oakley and Jacob Post, vestrymen. In the first Convention of the Protestant E|)iscopal Chur…

For this purpose, an order was obtained the same year from the Court of Chancery, to dispose of the old parsonage and glebe. These were finally sold for $6,500, With part of these funds, the present Rectory was built. The corporation reserving to themselves the burying ground in the Saw Mill valley. A part of Philipse's point in the rear of the present rectory, appears to have been used as a…

» This individual, by his will dated Dec. 20, 1823, bequeathed " the sum of ^500 to the Rector, wardens and vestry of St. John's church, at Yonkers, being the Protestant Episcopal church of that town, to be put and kept out at interest by them, upon good real security, within the County of Weslchcster." b In 18--, Trinity Church contributed $ for a parsonage at Yonkers, to which was added in …

The building is a neat edifice of brick. The interior arrangements and fittings up are peculiarly nppropriate, being neat and simple. A chaste pulpit and communion table occupy the west end, while a gallery extends across the eastern. This church was incorporated under the act of 1813, dated July 13, 1844. Lemuel W. Wells and Ducan McFarland, elders; Frederick Nodiue and Ralph Shipman, deacon…

In the immediate vicinity of the village are located two wellknown seminaries, viz ihe Oak Grove Female Seminary, Mr. and Mrs. Foote, principals ; and a large boarding school for boys, G. W. Francis, principal. Both of these institutions are delightfully situated upon high ground, overlooking the magnificent scenery of the river. A new building for the district school has recently been erected…

During one period of the Revolution it was the site of the American encampment. Its summit commands fine views of the surrounding country and the noble Hudson, stretching in one long reach to Jersey City. Somewhere near this spot there formerly stood a peculiar shaped tree, as if adapted by nature to receive the body of a man. In this rustic couch the illustrious Washington, wearied with his …

On the morning of the melancholy accident which terminated his career, he was on his last tour of military duty, having already resigned his commission for the purpose of marrying the accomplished Elizabeth Fowler of Haarlem ; when pasjing with a company of light dragoons he was suddenly fired upon by three Americans of the, water guard of Captain Pray's company, who had ambuscaded themselves…

On her arrival, accompanied by lier mother, the expiring soldier had just strength enongh left to articulate a (ew words, when he sunk exhausted with the eflbrt. As late as 1780 a thick forest extended from the village north to Mr. William Bolmer's, bounded by the Hudson and Saw-Mill rivers. The site of these u'oods on the Hudson shore is now occupied by a number of country residences, among …

This lovely stream rises among the picturesque hills of Chappequa ; its source is formed from two springs, one on the land of Job Collins, the other on the property of Willett Kipps. Its descent from the springs lies nearly in a south course of sixteen miles through the rich bottoms of a valley bordered with high woodlands: and not unfreqnenily its waters become lost in some rocky deli or amo…

It would appear that the unfortunate man being better mounted than the rest of his companions, who were all retreating before Col. De Lancey, rode considerably in advance ; and on coming to the cross roads near the Methodist church, he mistook his way, and was following the course of the Saw Mill road when thus mortally wounded. The rest of the parly made good their retreat by the Albany tur…

On the night preceding the attack, he had stationed his camp at the foot of Boar hill, directly opposite the parsonage, for the better purpose of paying a special visit to this lady. It is said that whilst engaged in urging his suit the enemy were quietly surrounding his quarters ; he had barely received his final dismissal from Mrs. Babcock when he was startled with the firing of musketry. …

Tarleton, with the whole of the cavalry, was to proceed to cover the right, and arrive at Valentine's hill by daylight ; a detachment of Yagers, under Capt. Wreden, were to march on Cortland's ridge, and to halt opposite to Gist's encampment ; and a larger detachment of Yagers, under Major Pruschank, were, at the same time, to be ready to force Philipse's bridge, then to proceed to the bridge…

Simcoe immediately moved rapidly into the road, and directly up the steeps to the enemy's camp, as a nearer way than through the thickets ; he attained it, and, to his great surprise, found that Major Pruschank had not forced Philips' bridge, as had been intended, but had crossed and joined Capt. Wreden on Cortlandt's ridge, and that Col. Gist had escaped through the passage which had been so …

Babcock having stationed herself in one of the dormant windows of the Parsonage, aided their escape whenever they appeared, by the waving of a white handkerchief. During the winter of 1780 a gang of six or eight "cow boys" broke open the Parsonage and robbed the defenceless ladies of everything valuable. To escape detection they had blackened their faces and disguised their persons. Upon the …

This patriotic individual having obtained certain information from Kingsbridge, that the enemy were fitting out an expedition against Col. Thompson, then stationed at the Four Corners ; and were on the eve of marching, he instantly mounted his horse and rode up to the American quarters, a distance of thirteen or fourteen miles, thus giving Thompson timely warning of the enemy's approach. The…

General Jacob Odell. at the early age of 21 years, embraced the military profession, and in the year 1776, took uparms in defence of his country. He used to recount with pleasure, the time and the very spot, where himself and three other cousins of the name, volunteered their services to the Continental Congress. It was beneath the white-wood tree where the Westchester farmers stopped Major An…

Their first act appears to have been, to secure the females in the cellar; having effected this, they proceeded to interrogate the general's father, and demanded his money. On refusing to satisfy their demands, they immediately hung him by his neck to an adjoining tree ; and when life was well nigh extinct, they cut him down, and again repeated their threats, but to no better purpose. Whereupo…

The Sprain river, called by the Indians, Ar7ne?iperal, rises in two springs north of Thirty Deer Ridge ; the west branch in Wolf Swamp.''' The other called the Grassy Sprain, on the lands of widow Underbill. These two springs flowing south, intersect a little east of Benj. Fowler's. They again divide at the northern extremity of Thirty Deer Ridge, and running through two different vales again …

This beautiful stream has been long celebrated for its trout. Well may the lover of the sport exclaim with Cotton, None so bright, So pleasant to the taste, none to the sight : None yield the angler such delight. This fish begins to bite in March or April. Very large sized trout have been caught here about the middle of March, and they continue till the months of July and August. They lie g…

The name Tuckahoe, means in the Algonquin, " The Bread," literally, Tuckah, (bread) the o, oe, or ong, being merely an objective sign relating to the plant itself. The celebrated Captain Smith, in his travels and adventures, tells us, " that the chief root the Indians of Virginia have for food, is called Tockawhoughe. It groweth like flagge in marshes. In one day a salvage will gather sufficie…

D. 1722, calls it Tuckahoe.^ Respecting the frequent diet of the Indians in general, (says John F. Watson,) we may say that besides their usual plantations of corn, they often used wild roots ; of these they had tawho, (arum virginicum,) and tawkee, (orantinm aquaticum.) These roots grew in low damp grounds, were a kind of potatoes to them, and were divested of their poisonous or injurious q…

Elias Cooper, upon land the gift of the late John Bowne, Esq. Mr. Bowne was the son of Thomas Bowne and grandson of John Bowne, formerly of Flushing, L. I., a descendant of the celebrated John Bowne of that place, who was born at Matlock, Derbyshire, England, March 9ih, 1627. The adjoining estate is occupied by the sons of the late John Bowne, Esq. » Travels and Adventures of Capt John Smith, p…

During the eventful week that preceded the battle of White Plains, General Washington's advance corps lay upon the Tuckahoe heights, under the command of General Scott, whose whole corps numbered 2000 men. Directly south of the church, bordering the Easfchester road, is the property of Mr. Valentine Odell. Here a party of nine patriots were overtaken by a large company of De Lancey's horse, co…

Joshua Barnes of De Lancey's corps ; who, he ascertained, had gone up in the neighborhood of Hart's Corners for the object of plundering. The better to draw Barnes into his ambuscade, Shotwell posted a party of his command upon the hill a little below the church. Upon the return of Barnes he immediately descried the detachment on the hill, to avoid which he lead his men off by the opposite si…

Availing himself of the darkness of the night, he called out as if in command of a large detachment, Lieutenant Such-a-one to the right, Captain to the left; in this manner he deceived his enemy who laid down their arms and surrendered at discretion. On the east side of the Tuckahoe hill is the property of Charles Dusenberry, Esq., one of the most active members of the Croton water commission…

In 1824, Canvas White, Esq., engineer employed by the corporation of New York, reported that he proposes taking the waters of the Bronx from the Eastchester cotton factory pond. He thinks that the natural flow of the river in the driest season will furnish 3,000,000 gallons per day, and by raising a dam of six feet to the upper Rye pond and lowering the outlet two feet, 3,000,000 gallons per d…

On one occasion a small party of Continentals concealed themselves in ambush on the margin of the river, and lay waiting for the usual approach of the horse, A long interval elapsed, but at last the well-known tramp declared the enemy near at hand. Every gun was cocked, and a death-like stillness prevailed ; but whether the enemy suspected their designs or obtained information, was never asc…

"At a public town meeting of the freeholders and inhabitants of the Yonkcrs and Mile square, at the house of Edward Stevenson in said Yonkers, on the first Tuesday of April, in 1756. being the day appointed by act of the General Assembly of this Province of New York, for choosing town officers, and likewise to make regulation of creatures and fences. The under written officers and orders of c…

At a town meeting held for the Yonkers, in the Manor of Philipsborough, at the house of David Hunt, on the 28th day of Dec, 1783, under the superintendence of Israel Honeywell, Esq., William Hadley and Thomas Sherwood, in pursuance of an ordinance for holding elections in the southern district, by the council appointed. The act entitled an act to provide for the temporary government of the sou…

Stephen Sherwood, ^^'-^^S^ Viewers. . ; . .Tolin Garus, j ' - William Crawford, J • / ; : COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 497 Abraham Odell, ) Will, Hadley, > Commissioners of Roads. Thomas Sherwood, ; l^he general surface of the town is uneven and broken ; soil, clay, and sandy loam, mostly well cultivated. The natural growth of wood is very extensive. We have already shown that it is well drain…

Pierre, b. 30 August, 1734. Marie, Esther and Anne, the latter b. 1731. Pierre, second son of first Pierre, mar. Margaret , and left a da. Esther b 4 Dec. 1729. John, a member of this family, left John and Daniel. Mary, da. of John, d. January, 1841, a;t. 105. Daniel mar. Catharine Geraud, and left Daniel, who was lost at sea. Eli Angevine of Scarsdale, had nine children; 1st, Jonathan of Pough…

Andrew, third son of Humphrey, died 2 April, 1629, leaving issue by his wife Margaret two sons, Simon, born September 21, 1624, who mar. Anne Ferris ; and Lieut. Col. Thomas, an officer in the Parliament service, who fled beyond seas ; Humphrey, Elizabeth and Penelope. Richard second son of Andrew by his wife Mary Bull, left one son Rowland. John Archer, fourth son of first Humphrey by Eleanor…

Richard Archer, second son of John, second proprietor of the Manor by his wife Sarah A^alentine left two sons, 1. Anthony, born 1746, died 1838, mar. Margaret Mapes and had Elijah, Benjamin of N. Y. Richard, Charles, Anthony of Yonkers, Sarah, Mary, Margaret, Eliza and Sally; 2. Matthias who had Matthias, who mar. Sarah Odell, da. of Hendrick, and left Charles and Odell of Yonkers. John Archer…

John Bashford ; 5. Mary mar. John Brown ; 6. Bridget mar. Samuel Hitchcock ; 7. Martha mar. William Green ; 8. Sarah mar. Jacob ; 9. Hannah mar. Archer Reed. Bailey of Somers. Levi Bailey living in 1795, mar. Gilchrist. He had De Vaux of Putnam co., James of Somers, Gilbert, Thomas, William of Nova Scotia, Levi of Canada, Stephen, Daniel, Sarah who mar. Daniel Carpenter, Esther who mar. John …

David left Daniel and Deborah. Barker of Scarsdale. Barker, left three sons, I. William of Scarsdale. mar. Fowler of Eastchester, and had 1. Thomas of Greenburgh, mar. Anne Horton whose sons are Peter, Caleb and Samuel. 2. John mar. Mary granda. of the Rev. John Smith, their son is William Barker of White Plains. 3, William of Mamaroneck mar. Fowler of Eastchester, and left one son Samuel, 4…

Robert b. at Wilmot, N. S., March 1 , 1788. 6. Samuel b. at Wilmot, N. S., March 1, 1790. 7. Frances b. 25 July, 1793, 8. Ethelinda. 9. Eliza mar. George L. Cooper. 10. Louisa. 11. Sarah. William of New York second son of Stephen, mar. Harriett Cornell and had 1. Harriett mar. Stephen van Rensselaer. 2. Justina mar. Joseph Blackwell. 3. Susan mar. Duncan P. Campbell. 4. Maria. 5. Robert of Fis…

Richard, who was b. in Holland, resided for some time upon Long Island. lie mar. Grace, or Geshe, Ryker of Ryker's Island, and left, 1. Abraham, second proprietor of Berrian's neck, who mar. 1st, Mary Moore, 2nd, Mary Williams ; their children were Col. Abraham, Nathaniel of Berrian's neck, b. June 24, 1781, d. 1845, Richard, Phoebe, Mary, Geshe, and Charity; 2. Sarah, mar. Samuel Leverich. 3…

Gershom Smith. BiRDSALL OE Peekskill. Dauicl Birdsall of Peekskill, b. 17lh January, 1734-5, d. Oct. 29th, 1800, mar. Hannah , she was b. 7th Nov. 1737. Their children were, 1. Daniel, jr., of Peekskill, who mar. 1st, Phoebe Brown, and secondly Letitia Lewis, and left William B. of Peekskill, James, of New York, Samuel of Cincinnati Ohio, Daniel, Mary, who mar. Medad Raymond, Anne Eliza and …

Sept. 1738, ajt. 70, mar. Anna Coster, Oct. 1693 ; 2. Rutger, Recorder and Mayor of Albany, 1725, 6, 7, 8, d. Aug. 1756, a3t. 82, mar. Catalina Schuyler, da. of David S. ; 3. Nicolas ; 4. Henry ; 5. Catharine, mar. Abraham Cuyler ; 6. Jane, mar. John Glen ; 7. Margaret, mar. Henry Ten Eyck ; 8. Rachel. John, the eldest, left five sons, John, Henry, Nicolas, Jacob, and Anthony. John, eldest son …

Hermanns Ten Eyck, and Catharine, mar. James van Ingen. John, second son of Nicolas, d. 1825, set. 87, mar Margaret van Deusen, and left, 1. Henry S., of Albany ; 2. Nicolas, of Albany ; 3. Jacob ; 4. Eliza, mar. Jacob Brodhead ; 5. Harriett, mar. John Romeyn ; 6. Margaret* mar. John van Schaick. Jacob, fourth son of John and Anna Coster, mar. Margaret Ten Eyck, and left one son, Hermanns, wh…

Catharine Elmendorf, and left John R., Elizabeth, Peter Brinckerhoof, Maria and Blandina. James of New Rochelle, second son of first Rutger, mar. Abigail R. Lispenard of New Rochelle, and left, 1st, Anthony L., mar. Mary Noel. 2. Rutger. 3. David. 4. Andrew. 5. James. 6. John, mar. Anne Eliza Schuyler. 7. Leonard, mar. 1st, da. of James Abeel. 2d, Grace Moore Berrien. 8. Elizabeth Grace, mar. Wi…

May, 31, 1803, aet. 34 ; 4, Daniel d. Sept. 6, 1804, set. 33, mar. Pheebe Howell, left one son, James, who d. young ; 5th, James d. Oct. 24, 1810 aet. 27 years, mar. Anne Brotherson, and left James, M. D., of Peekskill, and Sarah Ann, who mar. Coffin S. Brown, of Peekskill ; 6, Phoebe d. July 7 1816, ffit. 38, mar. Daniel W. Birdsall ; 7, Samuel d. March, 1, 1815, ajt. 35 504 APPENDIX. mar. …

The Testa Villarum of the time of Henry the third, and Edward the first, contain the name of Robert de Bolrun, as holding six acres of land at Bolrun, in Yorkshire. John de Bolton, bow hearer of Bolton forest, in 1312, was the lineal representative according to Dugdale, of the Saxon earls of Mercia. From VVhilaker's History of Craven It appears that Edwin, Earl of Mercia, was seized of the Ma…

Fuller in his Worthies of England, thus speaks ; " Robert Bolton was born at Biackburne, in Lancashire, on Whitsunday, 1572, a year as infamous for the massacre of many Protestants in France, as for the birth of some eminent in England. His parents having a narrow estate, struggled with their necessities to give him a liberal education ; he was bred first, in Lincoln, then in Brazen-nose colleg…

His want of means proved an advancement unto him ; for, not having whence to buy books, he borrowed the best authors of his tutor, read over, abridged into note books, and returned them. He was as able to express himself in Latin or Greek, as English ; and that, stylo imperatorio. He was chosen one of the disputants before King James, at his first coming to the university, and performed it with…

King, Bishop of London, being accidentally present, thanked the judge for his good choice : but told him withal, that he had deprived the university of a singular ornament. Besides his constant preaching, he hath left behind him, many useful books, the witnesses of his piety and learning; and died, in the 59th year of his age, December 17, 163L The following epitaph is engraven on his monument…

Among the names of his children, all of which are not preserved, we find Robert who was baptized at Blackburn in 1609, father to John baptized at the same place, in 1632. John died about 1700, at Sheffield, Yorkshire, he mar. Anne, and left Robert, b. at Blackburn, 26 July, 1688 ; and a da, Anne, who mar. Thomas Richmond. Robert emigrated from Sheffield to Philadelphia, Penn., in 1720, and ma…

Sarah McClean, and had, 1st, Robert, b. at Savannah, Sept. 10, 1788, baptized by his grandfather, Robert. 2nd, Sarah mar. her second cousin, John Bolton. 3d, Anne mar. her second cousin, Curtis Bolton. 4th, James mar. 1, Miss Clay of Philadelphia; 2, Honorah Richardson d. Feb. 16th, 1824, left three sons, James, Edward and William ; 5lh, Frances mar. Richard Richardson of New Orleans. 6lh, Reb…

The ancestors of the Bonnetts were Protestants, inhabitants of Rochelle, in France. On the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, Daniel Bonnett fled from France to England. He subsequently emigrated to America. Daniel left, 1, Pierre, b. in England; 2, Jacques ; 3, Daniel. Jacques had Peter, who mar. Mary Parcot, and James, who left one son, Peter, of New York. Peter the eldest son of Jacques, d…

Henry V. was father of Sir Thomas Browne, treasurer of the household to Henry VI., and Sheriff of Kent, in 1444 and 1460. Thomas Brown, Esq., of Rye, County of Sussex, England, emigrated to Concord, Massachusetts, cir. 163-2, from whence he removed to Cambridge, where he lived some time.'' His sons were Thomas of Rye, who d. A. D. 1694, and Hachaliah of Rye. The latter left issue ; I, Benjami…

Elijah Lee; Aner,h. 16 Feb. 1760, d. 7 April, 1807, mar. Crane, M. D. ; Abigail, b. 15ih Jan, 1762, d. 20 April, 1828, mar. Colonel John Odell, of Greenburgh ; Susannah, b. 15 Dec, 1763, mar. John Thus ; Esther, b, 8 April, 1768, d. 16 April, 1798; and Sarah, b. 1 June, 1772, mar. Jonathan Ward. 2nd, Christopher of Somers, second son of Hachaliah, had Isaac, Aaron, Frederick and Phcebe. 3d, …

John Watson, Elizabeth and Clarissa; 7ih, Isaac; 8th, Gilbert d. young ; and 9th, Gilbert who also d. young. V, Deliverance had three sons ; 1st, Deliverance ; 2nd, Zebadiah and Jonathan. VI, Anne mar. Daniel Purdy. VH, Mary mar. Absalom Brondige. Of this family, was Jonaa The name of Brown is frequently written iu ancient records with the addition of the e, and several families have even retai…

II, Mordecai of Coxsackie, who had Samuel, living near Lake Champlain, and James of Fishkill. Ill, Thomas, formerly of Nine Partners, subsequently a resident at Peekskill, where he d., cir. 1800, tet. 00, mar. Susannah Bugbee. IV, William of Queensbury, Saratoga Co., left William of Queensbury. V, Benedict of Queensbury, who had sons, Justus, Silas, Hougill and Timothy. Thomas, third son of Sa…

Oct. 22, 1794. 3. Hannah, b. Aug. 9, 1797, mar. Abner Brundage, of Peekskill. Stephen, mar. secondly, Jemima Strang, da. of Major Joseph Strang, and had, 1. Ann, b. May, 1801. 2. Egbert, b. Jan'y 7, 1803, d. Feb. 14, 1815. 3. Mary, b. January 22, 1805, mar. Sandford Knapp, M. D. 4. Sarah. 5. Jane, d. 1819. II. Nathaniel, b. Feb. 17, 1769, mar. Charity Cox, and had Jacob, Samuel, of New York, Ste…

John Budd of Southold, first proprietor of Apawquammis or Budd's neck, 1661 ; will dated 13th Oct. 1669 ; mar. and left issue two sons, 1. John Budd, to whom his father bequeathed all his portion of the mills on Blind brook, 1671. 2. Joseph, first patentee of Budd's neck under the crown, 20th Feb. 1695, will dated 1722; Surrogate's Office N. Y., viii. 311. Joseph, mar. Sarah -- , and had, 1. J…

April 29, baptized 30th May, 1708, will dat. 1755, lib. xix. 280; mar. Sarah Fowler, b. June 17th, 1710, mar. Sept. 17, 1730, d. August 19, 1798. Their children were Colonel Gilbert, who d. 7th Sept. 1813, and left twin daughters, Ophelia and Sarah, b. July 22, 1782; Sarah, b. July 21, 1731, Mary, b. Dec. 30, 1746, d. 1786, Tamar, mar. Ebenezer Haviland, M. D., and Hetty, mar. William Colman.…

Two brothers of this name were among the earliest settlers of West Farms. John removed to North Castle about 120 years ago. His sons were L John, proprietor of the Homestead, who left Thomas, Dorcas, mar. 1. William Sutton, 2. Francis Nash, Mary mar. Joseph Carpenter, H. Silas of Rhode Island, HL Elias who had John and Benjamin, IV. Gibson. Clark of Bedford. The names of William and Nathan Cl…

Cloughes, Clowes, or Close, is a Saxon word signifying a clifl!"or cleft in a valley between high iiills. Thomas Close, removed from England to Greenwich, Connecticut, in 1665, d. July 26, 1683. His sons were I. Thomas, II. Joseph, III. Benjamin, who left a son Benjamin, IV. John. Joseph, the second son of Thomas, b. 1674, removed from Greenwich to North Salem, in 1749, and d. in 1760, aet. 86…

Matilda. III. Deborah, IV. Hannah, V. Rev. John of North Salem, a graduate of Princeton, N. J., minister at New Windsor, in 1792, b. 1737, d. 1813, at Waterford, N. York, mar. Miss Weeks of L. I., and left two da. who reside at Waterford. YI. Sarah. VII. Jesse, in the military service of the Colony, d. at Half Moon Point, July 29th, 1758, ait. 17. VIII. Rev. David, a Presbyterian minister at Pat…

May 10, 1658, mar. Mary Hawley. John Coe, supposed brother of Robert, removed to Newtown, L. I., thence to Westchester, and settled at Rye. He was one of the principal proprietors of Poningoe Neck, APPENDIX. 511 1662. His sons were John and Jonathan. John left a son Andrew, who was living at Rye, in 1744. Jonathan left John, the father of Jonathan, M. D., of Portchester. The latter d. Nov. 2…

I., a descendant of the above, had two sons and a da., the latter mar. and emigrated with her husband, to the western part of Pennsylvania. His sons he brought up as physicians. The youngest, Jeremiah, settled at Fishkill, in Dutchess Co. The eldest, Ananias, settled at Rhinebeck, in the same county, and was an active whig during the Revolutionary war. He had ten sons and three da. One son and…

Cooper, mar. Eliza Bayard, da. of Col. Samuel Vetch Bayard, and left a large family. 1. Catharine, d., 2. Thomas, d., 3. William B., d., 4. Edward of Throckmorton's Neck, mar. Miss Gamage, and had four da., 5. Eliza, d., 6. Mary, 7. Elizabeth Justina, mar. Isaac Heansey, M. D., 8. Ilarriette Bayard, mar. Rev. Samuel T. Evans, 9. Francis Bayard, 10. Georgianna Dekay, mar. Edward P. Clark, 11. Geo…

Jacob, proprietor of the Servoss and Carpenter farms. New Rochelle, mar. Jane Renaud, his children were, 1. Jacob. 2. David, who had Jacob, Isaac, Maria, who mar. Charles Dusenberry of New Rochelle, and Lewis P. The latter had John, who d. April 1848, and James. 3. Esther, mar. Henry Pinckney. n. Isaac, mar. Frances Badeau, da. of John, and left, 1. Isaac, b. 1754, proprietor of the Homestead,…

Richard's father seems to have taken the name of Williams for his family name ; but as the surname of Williams was of so late a standing, his Majesty recommended it to Sir Richard to use that of Cromwell in honor of his relation, the Earl of Essex, whose present greatness entirely obliterated his former meanness."* The several branches of the Cromwell family in America claim descent from the sam…

a Burke's Hist, of the Landed Gentry of England, vol. i. 429. APPENDIX. 513 Vork, and Robert of Canada. John, eldest son of James and Esther Godfrey, had, I. James, b. Nov. G, 1752, d. 23d Dec. 1828, mar. Kith of May, 1782, Charlotte Hunt, da. of Aaron ; she was b. 18th Nov. 1762, and d. Jan'y, 1839. Their children were, 1. Daniel, who mar. Elizabeth Townsend, and had Henry, Edward, Daniel, …

S. 3. Charles S. of New York, who mar. Henrietta Brooks, da. of Benjamin Brooks, Esq., of Bridgeport, Conn. This lady is a lineal descendant of Colonel John Jones, one of the judges whose signature appears to' the warrant for the execution of King Charles I., by his wife Henriella Cromwell, eldest sister of the Protector. The children of Charles T. and Henrietta are Charles B., Henrietta, and …

Sarah, mar. John Jones. VII. Rachel, mar. William Lane. VIII. Mary, mar. John Smith. IX. Elizabeth, mar. Joseph Lee. Davenport of Davenport's Neck, New Rochelle. This family derive their name from the town of Davenport or Danport in the county of Cheshire, England. Camden calls them "the famous family of Davenport/' The first of the name on record was Ormus de Davenport who lived at the time …

Newberry, b. 5ih June, 1746, d. 4th Jan'y, 1829, first proprietor of Davenport's Neck in 1786, mar. Elizabeth Hewlett, da. of Joseph; she was b. 19th Jan'y, 1759, mar. 20th Feb. 1774. They had, 1. Joseph. 2. James. 3. Hewlett. 4. Lawrence of Davenport's Neck. 5. Newberry of Davenport's Neck. 6. Deborah. 7. Mary mar. Samuel Davis. 8. Elizabeth, mar. Mr. William Bush of Rye. HI. Samuel, b. Oct. 5…

John, who came to J5oston in 1630, with two or more sons, and who finally settled in Windsor." Samuel Drake, son of John, last mentioned, removed to Fairfield about 1650, and from thence to Eastchester in 1663. He mar. Anne , and left Joseph of Eastchester, Samuel, heir of his father's lands at Fairfield, John of Eastchester, Sarah and Mary, who mar. Joseph Joannes. Joseph, the eldest, mar. Ma…

The children of Benjamin, jr., were Thomas, who mar. Susannah Morgan, and left Charles, M. D., of New York, b. 1789, d. April, 1832, a distinguished physician, Sarah, mar. Jonathan Coddington, Susan, still living, and Anne, who mar. John Seaman. Benjamin, h. 2lst Feb. 1763, d. I7ih June, 1822, mar. Mary Parcot, she d. 1820. Their children were Daniel of New Rocheile, b. 14th April, 1786, mar. A…

Phoebe, second da., mar. Thomas Lovell. Amy d. unmar., and Martha d. set. 10. 2. Col. Joseph, of New Rochelle, second son of Benjamin, sen., b. 12th July, 1737, O. S., d. 11th Sept. 1836, at. 99, mar. 1st, Phoebe Hunt, 2d. Lydia Miller, and lei't Joseph, b. 2d Dec. 1766, d. 16th of July, 1794. 3 Moses of Dutchess Co., d. during early part of Revolutionary war, left issue three sons, viz., Jona…

Jacobus mar. Kesur. The children of Jacobus were, 1. Jacob, mar. Tryntje Benson of Haarlem, and had 1. Jacob, the father of Jacob and John. 2. Sampson, mar. Rebecca Odell, da. of Isaac, and had 1st. Hannah ; 2d, Catharine, mar. Matthias Valentine. 3. Benjamin, mar. Martha Lent, da. of Jacob, and left William, John, Sampson, and Jane. 4. Jacob, mar. Margaret Post, da. of Martin, and had Martin,…

Sept. 18th, 1748, who left William, Frederick, mar. Eva Myers, John, Abraham, mar. Margaret Honeywell, Jacob, James, Isaac, Michael, Hannah, mar. Caleb Smith, and Maria. 2. Ahraham, b. Aug. 25, 1754, one of the Westchester guides during the Revolution. 3. Michael, b. August 9, 1756, d. Jan'y, 1808, a Westchester guide, mar. Sarah Oakley, and had two das. Sarah and Maria. 4. William, b. 9th D…

Jane Amyas of Kent, who d. A. D. 1609. His children were I. Richard, b. 1562, who left a da. IMary; 11. Christopher; III. John; IV. Matthew of Ardsley, b. 1615; V. Thomas; VI. James; VII. Martin; VIII. W^illiam, who mar. iho widow of George Burdelt, da. of John Totwell, and had Judith, the wife of John Mundy. Matthew, fourth son of John, had two sons, James and Robert. James had Robert, James, …

Josiah, ibid., 4. James, ibid., 5. Abigail, 6. Elizabeth, 7. Hannah, 8. Sarah, 9. Mary, 10. Anna. I'he two da. of Robert, son of Benjamin, were Jerusha and Sarah. II. Benjamin, b. 1692 ; III. John, b. 1694; IV. Samuel, b. 1696, left three sons, William, Stephen, and John. William had William and Samuel ; V. Anthony of Harrison, Westchester Co., b. 1698, mar. Hannah Burling, and had 1. John of Y…

Sarah Fairchild, had a son William, who mar. Margaretta Day. The latter left two children, viz., William and Helen. 8. Hickson, mar. Eleanor K. De Forest, and had a son Hickson, who mar. Mary Bradhurst, and a da. Eleanor, who mar. John Jay. 9. Seaman, youngest son of John, mar. Eliza Debourg, and has De Forest, Eliza, mar. J. T. Blanchard, Odell, and Clemence. 10. Abigail, mar. Leonard Van Hoo…

Their children were 1. David of N. Y., b. Dec. 10, 1772. 2. Jonathan of Miltown, N. y., b. Feb. 14, 1774, 3. Roger of N. J., b. Aug. 20, 1775, 4. Josiah of N. Y. b. May 1, 1780, 5. William of N. Y. b. May 1, 1780, 6. Anne, b. Dec. 9, 1779, mar. Matthew Fogel, 7. Elizabeth, b. July, 1781, mar. William Baldwin, 8. Catharine, b. January 8, 1782, mar. John Fisher, of White Plains. Ferris of Westc…

Mary, mar. Burling. VII. Hannah, mar. Mott. VIII. Martha, mar. Clark. IX. Sarah, mar. Solomon Palmer. James, third son of John, left, 1st. John, proprietor of the Grove Farm, Throckmorton's neck, b. June, 1733, d. January, 1814, mar. Mianna Hunt, da. of Thomas Hunt, and had two sons and four da. I. Elijah, b. 24th Jan. 1768, d. May, 1842, mar. Amelia Livingston, da. of Philip Livingston, and le…

Cliff, 5. Deborah, 6. Catharine, mar. John Guion, 7. Maria. II. James of New York, mar. Sarah Oakley, and had 1. Floyd, M. D., 2. James of Throckmorton Neck, alderman of the Sixth Ward, N. Y., 3. Henry, d. s. p., 4. Clayborn, clerk of the ward courts of N. Y., 5. Capt. Watson, commander of the St. George, packet ship, 6. Warren, 7. Richard, 8. Ann, mar. Alexander Hamilton, 9. Elizabeth, 10. Char…

Thomas, heir of the Thomas estate, Harrison, Westchester Co. 2. Oscar, proprietor of the homestead on Throckmorton's Neck, 3. Catharine, mar. McClay. VI. Mary, VII. Peggy, VIII. Ann, mar. Philip Pell, Judge Advocate of the American army. IX. Abigail, youngest da. of James and Charity, mar. Capt. David Harrison. Anns, az, on a chev, sa, between three cinquefoils gu, as many horse shoes of the …

Tyler of Peekskill, Arms, arg. three bars, gamelles, gu, on a canton az. a lion passant guardant, or. Crest, an eagle's head erased, holding in his beak a snake. Fowler of East and Westchester. All of this name in Connecticut and New York are supposed to have originated from William Fowler of New Haven, who was elected a magistrate in 1637, and was one of the first settlers of Milfurd, 1639.…

Henry Fowler of Eastchester was one of the associate proprietors of the Long Reach Patent in 1708. He left Henry the father of William, who was b. A. D. 1701. William had Richard the father of Philemon of Eastchester. Edmund Fowler of Eastchester d. A. D. 1747, mar. Rachel, and left, 1. Gilbert. 2. Edmund, to whom his father devised all those lands in Eastchester called Hutchin's. 3. Solomon.…

GuioN OF New Rochelle. Louis Guion, Ecuycr, " the founder of this eminently respectable family" was b. at La Rochelle, in France, about 1640. Four years before the Revocation of the celebrated Edict of Nantes, he fled 520 APPENDIX. with his family into England, from whence he emigrated to America and settled at New Rochelle about 1687. Feb. Gth, 1695, he received letters of denization from Kin…

Phcebe Lyon, and left two sons, James and Alvy. James, ihe eldest, had Rev. Thomas Tompkins, 2. Sarah, b. April 25, 1751, d. July 15, 1808, mar. Bartholomew Hadden, 3. Peter, b. May 27, 1753, d. 1772, 4. James, b. June 22, 1755, d. at New Haven, Feb. 1, 1781. 5. Dinah, b. May 7, 1757, mar. Peter Knapp, 6. Anna, b. Jan. 12. 1760, mar. Silas Knapp, 7. John, b. March 4, 1762, mar. Phcebe Huestis…

April 19, 1770, mar. Elizabeth Marshall, and left Rev. John M., and the Rev. Elijah, who mar. Clara Beak, 11. Monmouth Hart, b. Oct. 8, 1771, mar. Anne Lyon. II. Isaac, second son of second Louis, mar. Maria and had Louis of Eastchester. The latter left Lewis of Eastchester, Daniel of Eastchester, Mary, mar. John Albeson, Isabel, Margaret, and Susannah. HI. Aman, third son of second Louis, d. …

William. Vlf. Elizabeth. William, sixth son of George, mar. Elizabeth Warner, and left 1. Joseph, ob. at the West ; 2. Moses, whose son Moses is still living ; 3. William, d, at N. Y. ; 4. Charles of Connecticut, where sons are still living; 5. John, d. ; 6. James of N. Y. ; 7. Isaac, whose two sons d. in the U. S. A. ; 8. Jacob of Western New York ; 9. Thomas, d. at Charlestown ; 10. George W…

D. 1763, he mar. Jemima , and left I. John, proprietor of the Cohamong farm, b. 1735, d. 1762, who had Lewis and Catharine. II. Col. James, b. 1737, d. July, 1824, mar. Sept. 25, 1787, Tamar Lounsberry, she d. Oct. 11, 1788. Their two da. were Tamar, b. June 4, 1786, who mar. James Ronalds, and Sally, b. Oct. 27, 1787, who mar. Jeremiah Lounsberry of Bedford. III. Stephen, proprietor of the …

The children of Hezekiah are James of Thompsontown, Jonathan, Patty, set. 92, in 1847, and Rachel, aet. 82 ; 4. Dorothy ; 5. Mary ; 6. Rachel. IV. David, left two sons, 1st. David, the father of David, 2nd. Samuel, the father of Stephen. Vol. it. 66 522 / APPENDIX. HoRTON OF Rye and White Plains. Joseph Horlon was at Rye before 1679. He had several sons. Captain John, the eldest, left John, w…

Their children were 1. James, b. Oct. 29, 1787 ; 2. Henry, b. Feb. 19, 1789 ; 3. Ebenezer, b. Nov. 30, 1796, ob. May 13, 1814. 4. Nathaniel, b. Jan. 17, 1794 ; 5. Phcebe, b. May 23, 1791 ; 6. Margaret, b. Oct. 20, 1795, d. Oct. 28, 1793; 7. Mary Ann, b. Sept. 2, 1798, d. May 18, 1823 ; 8. Martha, b. Sept. 7, 1801 ; 9. Margaret, b. April 2, 1804 ; 10. Caroline, b. Feb. 28, 1807 ; 11. Elizabeth …

Appleby; 4. Joshua, d. Dec. 1781, mar. Abbe Barker, she d. cir. 1821, aet. 90; 5. Martha, mar. Jaines Boyd ; 6. Sarah, mar. Samuel Nelson. Joshua, fourth son of James, had I. Thomas of New Brunswick, b. Dec. 25, 1760, mar. 1. Phoebe Mabee ; 2. Eliza Smith. He left by Phcebe Mabee, 1. Joshua, mar. Sarah Black; 2. Peter, mar. Miss Lefurge ; 3. James; 4. Nathaniel. By Eliza Smith, 1. Phoebe; 2. Ma…

Rebecca Anne, mar. Nicholas Underhill ; 2. Mary, mar. Charles Augustus Briggs. VII. Elijah of Ithaca, Tompkins Co., mar. Elizabeth Greene, and had 1. Deborah Ann, mar. 1st, William Riccards, 2nd, John Perry ; 2 Jane, mar. 1st, John Farrell, 2nd, Will. Bennett ; 3. Emmeline, mar. John Cults; 4. Lorenzo Scott ; 5. Thomas Greene ; 6. Joshua; 7. Charlotte. James, second son of first James, left se…

Thomas Hunt of Rye removed to Westchester, where he purchased the Grove Farm, which was patented to him by Governor Nicolls, 4th Dec. 1667. Will dated 6th Oct. 1694, -- Rec. Wills, No. v. 99 ; mar. Elizabeth Jessup, da. of Edward. They had, T. Thomas, a trustee of the freehold and commonalty of the town of Westchester in 1692. 2. Josiah, a trustee of ditto in 1692. 3. Joseph, who left a daughte…

Frances Ambroise de Poline, and had Eliza and Frances. 2. Joseph, M. D., mar. Burnet of Demerara,and left Joseph, Thomas, James of Michigan, and Henry. 3. Jonathan. 4. James, mar. Ward, da. of Hon. Stephen. 5. AIsop, mar. Elizabeth Lockwood, da. of Major Ebenezer. 6. Henry, mar. Rogers of Demerara, and left two da. 7. Joshua. 8. Richard, mar. 1st, Elizabeth Tice, 2nd, Eliza Hardy. 9. Margaret …

, and had Mianna, mar. John Ferris, Stephen, father of Sylvester, Charles, of Long Reach, Eastchester, Elvin, Martha, mar. James Tippett, Christina, Alathea, Anne, mar. John Leggett, and Helena, who mar. Jonathan Odell. Moses, second son of Josiah, d. cir. 1T60, and left Benjamin, Timothy, Gilead, Reuben, Mary, rnar. Yomans, Rebecca, Sarah, mar. William Oakley, and Martha, mar. Tippett. Josia…

Jeremiah, 6. Israel, whose son Israel left Joshua, the father of Gilbert and Israel. The latter resided at Eastchester and mar. Bonnett. 7. James, to whom his father bequeathed thirty acres upon Throckmorton's Neck. Of this family was Obadiah Hunt of Phiiipsborough who d. 173G, and had Obadiab and Anne. Obadiah, jr., d. cir. 1760, and left, 1. Obadiah. 2. John. 3. Zebediah. Joseph Hunt, a resi…

The family of Irving is from Scotland, in the northern part of which kingdom it was, (as an ancient record quoted by Chambers the historian, and by Sir Walter Scott observes,) " an ancisnt and principal family." Very frequent mention is made of them in the early annals of that country ; and in several instances they are spoken of by the above named writers as possessing a distinguished position…

A very early offshoot of this parent stock were the " Irvines of Drum.'" The eldest son of the house of Bonshaw, William, having been knighted by King Robert Bruce in the year 1296, and for long and faithful services in the. field, having been endowed with the lands of Drum on the river Dee in Aberdeenshire, which are to this day in possession of his descendants. The castleof Drum is about ten …

The badge or bearing consists of three holly leaves banded gules, on a shield argent.'" The history relates the vicissitudes which befell this family with much minuteness, and records their alliances with many of the most distinguished families of the kingdom ; Abernethy, Forbes, Ogilvie, Douglas, Leslie, Dundas, &c., &c. There were several families of consideration which sprung from these all…

He died in the year 1807, leaving the following issue, 1. William, "amerch;int of the city of New York. He was distinguished as a gentleman of liteiaiy taste, and in 1812 became a member of Congress. He was concerned with his brother, Washington Irving, and Mr. J. K. Paulding in writing for Salmagundi ;" b. 1700, d. 1821. He mar. Julia Paulding of Tarrytown, W. C. C, and left issue, 1. Lewis Gra…

Their children are 1. Pierre Paris, a clergyman of the Protestant Episcopal Church, mar. Anna, da. of John Duer, Esq., a grandson of the late Major General William Ale.'cander, (Lord Sterling,) and has issue, Leslie, Alexander Duer, Anna, &c. 2. Edgar, mar. Ainanda, da. of Thomas Tenant, Esq., of Baltimore, and has issue, Washington. 3. Theodore, a professor in Geneva College, mar. Jane, da. …

Crest, an arm, couped above the wrist, in armour, ppr. lying fessewise, holding in the gauntlet a bunch of holly, as in the arms. Kip of New Castle. Jacobus Kip, a native of Holland, emigrated from that country to New Amsterdam, with his parents, about 1645. He was b. A. D. 1631, and mar. (March 8, 1654,) Maria de la Montaigne. She was b. at sea, off the island of Madeira, Jan. 26, 1637. Jacob…

Mar. 21, 1703. Benjamin, eldest son of Johannes, removed into Westchester County, where he purchased a farm of 400 acres. He was a justice of the peace under the Colonial Government, d. May 24, 1782, at Westchester, mar. Dorothy Davenport, she d. Sept. 3, 1807. Benjamin left issue, I. Mary, b. Sept. 18, 1734, mar.- Robert Runnells. 11. William, b. June 28, 1736, d. young. HI. Elizabeth, b. Ap…

Agnes Paxton, Rebecca Ann, mar. 1st, Coni-ad Gaynor, 2nd, Francis Sniffen, d. July 13, 1843, of New York, Elias S., mar. Elizabeth Lacy, and left Caleb. Elizabeth, wife of Francis, d. Oct. 24, 1844. Six h, Miriam, h. Oct. 4. 1773. Seventh, James, b. March 9, 1777, mar. Abigail, da. of Sutton Reynolds, and had Reuben, mar. Maria Fowler, Eden, Miriam, and Ezra. The latter mar. Margaret Ann, da. o…

John Sarles, Dorothy, mar. Gilbert Baker, Thomas, mar. Amy, da. of Isaac Conklin, Martha, mar. Moses Marshall, Abigail, ^:-.=T^ 528 APPENDIX. mar. James Washburn, Benjamin, mar. Phoebe, da. of Isaac Conklin, and left, Conklin, Charles, Mary Ann, Rebecca, Sarah, Charlotte, and Aaron. Ann Kip, sixth da. of William and Mary, mar. Joseph Tompkins. Tamar, the youngest, mar. Absalom Underbill. IX. …

Lee of Yorktown. This family, supposed to have been a younger branch of the Lee's of Lee-Magna, Ken-t, England, settled in Nottingham at an early period. William LcC- emigrated from Nottingham to America in 1675, d. 1724. mar. Mary Marvin, and left three sons and seven da. His sons were, Thomas of Long Island, d. s. p. ; Joseph of Long Island, and Richard, who entered the French military serv…

William of New Jersey d. aet. 80. 7. Thomas, also of New Jersey. 8. Hannah d. s. p. 9. Phffibe d. s. p. III. John removed from Long Island to Yorktown, W. C. Co., in 1750 ; b. 1726, d. March 12, 1816, mar. Sarah Perine ; she d. July 31, 1796, a;t. 74. Their children were, 1. Thomas d. ast. 40, s. p. 2. John of New Jersey d. aet. 84. 3. Sarah d. aet. 65, mar. John Horton. 4. Henry d. aet. 90, s.…

Elizabeth d. aet. 80, mar. Martineau. VIII. Sarah d. set. GO. IX. Mary d. at. 64. X. Abigail d. eet. 18. Arms. -- Az. on a fesse, between two fillets, or, three leopard's heads, gu. Crest. -- A demi Moor ppr. vested gu. rimmed round the collar with two bars or, tied round the waist with a ribbon ar. wreathed about the head ar. and gu, holding in his dexter hand a gem-ring of the third. Le Com…

Francis. 3. Joseph. 4. Elizabeth. Josiah, second son of 2d Guillaume, mar. 1. Mary Angevine. 2. Susannah Soulice, and left, I. Peter, lost at sea. II. John mar. Sarah Badeau. HI. Mary mar. Nathaniel Lawrence. John and Sarah had, 1. Capt. Josiah of New Rochelle. 2. William of New Rochelle. 3. John. Of this family was Pierre Le Comte of Staten Island, whod. 1702, mar. Margaret , and had three sons…

John Lent, who left John, Hercules present proprietor of the homestead, and Lewis of Cortlandtown. V. Rachel mar. James Lamb. VI. Catharine mar. Hendricke de Rondle. VII. Elizabeth. Le Roux of New Rochelle. The family of Le Roux was among the Vol. I. 67 530 APPENDIX. French Hu^aenots that fled from France to America. Charles Le Roux, a native of France, left Charles and others. Catharine, a d…

The family of Lockwood originally derived from a place of the name in Staffordshire, » England, an estate which passed in 1470 to the Henshaws of Cheshire by the mar. of Thos. Henehaw with Amie, only child of Richarl Lockwood. " Edmund Lockivood, freeman 18lh May, 1631, was of Cambridge, Mass., in 1632, and probably removed to Connecticut with Messrs. Hooker and Stone." Joseph Lockwood, who was…

Peter Lyon was admitted freeman in 1649. William of Roxbury, member of the artillery company, was a freeman of that place, and d. A. D. 1692. His son J oseph was b. 1654. John descended from the above, removed to Rye about 1719. His son John had four sons. I. Capt. Roger d. May 13, 1797 ; mar. Mary Wilson of Kings' street. Rye ; she died 19ih May, 1813, at. 83. Their children were, 1. Major Samu…

Brock, and Lavina, who mar. John Horton. Of this family was Peter Lyon, Esq., of North Castle, who had, I. Jonathan of New- York. II. James of Tarrytown, the father of William P. Lyon, Esq., Principal of the Irving Institute. III. Samuel of Michigan. IV. Edward of Seneca Falls. V. Peter of New York. VI. Ann mar. William Britt. VII. Sarah mar. Abner liiggins. VIII. Phoebe mar. Richard Palmer. IX…

Solomon, the father of William, Seth, Sarah, Tyler, Charles, Thomas and Solomon. 3. Tyler, who left Mans, Hetty, Abel and Floy. II. Henry. III. Abram had, I. Abram. 2. Esbon. 3. Jotham. 4. Enos. 5. Daniel. 6. Lemuel. 7. Isaac. 8. Job. 9. Zebulon. 10. Mansah mar. Electa Mead. II. Eunice mar,, 1st. Solomon Mead ; 2d. Benjamin Weed. 12. Ruth mar. Major Brown. IV. Stephen had, 1. Stephen, who left J…

Broiigliton. 4. Ebenezer, who had Ebenezer the father of William, Ebenezer, Maria, Theodore, &c. 5. Hannah mar. T. Walker. 6. Jabez. 7. Amy mar. Epeneius Lockwood. II. Hannah mar. Elkanah Mead, and left Hannah, Sarah and Amos. III. Enoch d. Sept. 18, 1807, eet. 52, mar. Je. mima Mead ;. she d. April 4, 1837, set. 82 : her children were, 1, Solomon. who mar. Gilbert, and left Mary, Enoch, Gilber…

Mary. V. Mary. VI. Calvin mar. Deborah Mead, da. of Jehia Mead, and had, 1. Leander of Quaker Ridge mar. Anna Mead. 2. Luther of Ohio mar. Alice Mead, and had Marcus, Will. M., Joseph, Thos. L. and Anna. 3. Theresa (Mrs. Palmer.) 4. Myrtilla. 5. Lisetta mar. Obadiah Peck. 6. Marcus mar. Harriett Sturges, and has Will, Elizabeth and Alice. 7. Rufus mar. Anna Waterbury, and has Lucinda, Harriett,…

Miss Barton, and had Thomas, Benjamin, Strong, Alice, Lucy, Hannah and Maria. 2. Theodosia (Mrs. Smith.) 3. Clark of Lewisboro' mar. Gilbert and left Martin, Richard, Rufus, Sophia, Laura, Rhoda and Linus. 4.*Martin of Lewisboro'. Deliverance, sixth son of second Ebenezer, d. aet. 57, mar. Abigail Howe and had, 1. Elizabeth, b. 17G0, d. 1823, mar. Job Lyon. 2. Sarah, b. 1761, d. 1812, mar. Si…

Brush. 2. Thomas. Hannah, first da. of second Ebenezer, d. st. 22. Edmund, eighth son (if second Ebenezer, d. aet. 23. Jahez, ninth son of ditto, d. ast. 30. Jared, tenth son of ditto, mar. Lydia Smith, and had 1. Leita, mar. Ebenezer Mead. 2. Daniel, mar Rachel Mead, and left Smith, Jared, Letta, L. Delia, Elizabeth, Adeline, Adeline, Edwin, and S. Mervin. 3. Lydia, mar. Lockwood. 4. Alma. .5.…

B. Smith, Belcher, and Mary. II. Jonah, mar. 1st, Mary Mead, 2d, Rachel Huested, 3d, Hannah Mead. III. Abel, left Zadok, Benjamin, Phcebe, Lucy and Fanny. IV. Jemima. V. Deborah, mar. Jehiel Mead, and had, 1. Deborah. 2. Jehiel, who left Lewis, Harriet, William, William, Mary, Mary Ann and Hanford. VI. Stephen. VII. Zadok. VIII. Rebecca. IX. Hannah. X. Mary, mar. Jabez Peck, XI. Caleb, had Rac…

Grace Cornell, and has Grace and Henrietta. 2. Piatt, mar. Deborah Peck, and had Sackett, Sylvanus, Sarah mar. John Robbins, Hannah mar. Daniel Peck, Gideon, Nathan, and Harriet mar. Bradley Redfield. 3. Gideon, mar. Mary Miller, and left Underhill, Mary, and Maria. 4. Asel, mar. Anne Mead, and had Martin, the father of Alva, Amaziah, John, and Asel ; Henry, the father of William H., and David …

Compton, and had William, Elizabeth and George ; b, Elizabeth, mar. Daniel Van Vard ; c, Rachel, mar. Richard Dyckman ; d, Rebecca ; e, Dimions, mar. Richard Loyd. 4. Abigail, b. 1717, d. 1796. 5. Libeus, mar. 1st, Hannah Benedict, and 2nd, Widow Pocock, and has Eri, Martin, Jared, Hannah, Abby, Clarissa, Eliphalet, Sarah, and Sibah. 6. Eli, mar. Deborah Brush, and has Polly, Obadiah, Orson, …

Simmons, and Alice mar. Peter Mead. 11. Capt. Matthew had, 1. Matthew, who left Matthew, Clemence mar. R. Rich, Hannah mar. H. Merritt, Justus mar. Nancy Hanford, and has Joseph, Justus, Matthew, Andrew J., Eliphalet, and three others ; Mary, Thomas, Amos, William mar. E. Lawrence, and had Jane E., &c. ; Hobby, is the youngest son of Matthew. 2. Justus had Susan, mar. Eldridge, Bush, Walter, J…

Peter, who had, 1. Peter, who had Mary, Peter, Deborah, Cyrus, Luckur, Anna, and Sandford. Lnckur mar. Sarah Fletcher, and has Benjamin and Robert. 2. Zacheus has Elsie, who mar. Job Mead, and had Zacheus, Amanda, Abraham, Emeline, and Eliza. Hannah, youngest da. of Zacheus, mar. Mark Mead. II. Zacheus. III. Samuel left 1. Charlotte. 2. Henry. 3. Artemas. 4. Bythemy. 5. Priscilla. 6. Lavinia. 7.…

James of Eastchester who resided on the property now occupied by Charles Morgan, mar. Mary Guion and left 1. David mar. Mary Underhili. 2. John, mar. Eliza Macready, 3. Daniel, mar. Sally Ann Morgan of Poughkeepsie. 4. Rebecca, mar George Farrington. 5 Anna, d. s. p. 6. Charlotte mar. Hachaliah Purdy. 7. Dinah, mar. 1st, James Brown, 2d, Benjamin Morgan. V. Moses d. June 18, 1818, mar. Oct, 4, 1…

Phcebe Ludwell, da. of Edward, and had 1. Mary, mar. John Barker. 2. 536 APPENDIX. Hannah, mar. James Hunt. 3. Sarah mar. Mr. Wood. 4. Susan, mar. Moses Drake. 5. Phcebe mar. Capt. Josiah Le Count. 6. Abby, mar. Daniel Drake. 7. Charles. 8. Eliza. H. Mary, b. Aug. 30, 1747, mar. Gilbert Valentine. HI. Charles of Eastchesler, b. May 8, 1756, d. May 18, 1833, mar. Jane Guion, da. of David, she …

August 23, 1760, mar. John Garrett. Odell of Rye and Greenburgh. William Odell, one of the first settlers of Concord, Mass., removed to Fairfield, 1644. William his son was among the early settlers of Rye, in 1660. William, jun., left five sons, viz.. Stephen of Rye, who removed to Dutchess County, John of Fordham, Michael, Isaac, and Jonathan of Connecticut, ancestor of the Wilton branch. Jo…

May 8, 1766, d, July 17, 1767, 7. Johanna, b. Dec. 26, 1754, d. April 12, 1832. 8. Margaret, b. January 10, 1764, d, April 8, 1782. 9. Jane, b. Sept. 2, 1768, mar. Isaac Vermilyea. 10, Rebecca, b. Sept. 2, 1768. 11. Aubette, b. March 2, 1770, d. August 8, 1775. HI. Abraham, mar. Rebecca Dyckman and had 1. General Jacob of Yonkers, mar. Ann Devorr and left Jacob of Yonkers and Jane, who mar. Cor…

Elizabeth Sherwood, Jonathan, mar. Eleanor Underbill, Margaret mar. Charles Dusenberry, Hannah mar. I^ewis Rich and Sarah, mar. Matthias Archer. 2. John, d. s. p. Isaac of Eastchester fourth son of William of Rye, who mar. Patience Tompkins, had three sons, William of Eastchester, Joshua and Tompkins. William, the eldest, mar. Jones, and left Daniel of Mile Square, who mar. • Valentine, Abrah…

Ann Boyce, and had Thomas B. of New York. 6. James mar. Elizabeth Odell and had Daniel, Benjamin, Lawrence, Mary, Ann, Susan, Jane, Caroline and Harriett. 7. Sarah, 8. Abigail. 9. Joshua. II. Joseph of Odeltown. Lower Canada, mar. Martha Manning and had Joshua, John, Charles. Joseph, Jacob, Sarah, Martha and Eve. III. John of Yonkers, mar. Mary Wiltsea, and had 1. James, surnamed the Black Beard…

Mary and had, 1. Robert, mar. Mary . 2, Sylvanus, 3. John, mar. Rebecca, and left Joseph, Philip, Marcus, Lewis, Benjamin, Thomas, Esther and Martha. 4. Marmaduke. 5. Edward. 6. Anne. 7- Susannah. 8. Charity. 9. Mary, IV. Solomon. Post of Yonkers. Post a native of Holland emigrated to the New Netherlands. He had two sons Jacob and Tine. Jacob held lands in Philipsburgh under the Philipses. He m…

Rebecca Merrill and had 1. David of Baltimore. 2. Jacob of Rockland, mar. Peggy Graham. 3. Abraham of Haverstraw, mar. Widow Gesner. 4. Clinton of Rockland, mar. Mary Briggs. 5. Grace, mar. Daniel Gesner. 6. Elizabeth mar. Abraham Scudder. 7. Rachel, mar. Isaac Fredeker. 8. Peggy mar. Hibbert. III. Isaac, proprietor of the Ludlow estate, Yonkers, mar. Polly Lawrence, and had 1. Samuel mar. Pol…

Thomas Gregier. VIII. Margaret, mar. John Gregier, M. D. IX. Annetje, mar. Elnathan Taylor. PuRDY OF Rye. The Purdy family v/ere among the early settlers of Fairfield, Connecticut. Francis Purdy the first member of the family of whom we have any account, died in 1658, at Fairfield. His sons were Francis, John and Samuel. John the second left Francis, who had two sons, Joseph and John. Joseph…

John Haviland, Levinia, mar. Isenhart Purdy, Hester and Melissa who mar. Thomas Halstead. 2. Jonathan of White Plains, mar. Charity Hadden and had a, Jonathan, killed by the fail of a tree, set. 18. b, Benjamin of Purchase, mar. Elizabeth Purdy, da. of Samuel, and left Jonathan, d.,Sylvanus of Eastchester, Jonathan, Samuel, d., and Benjamin, &c. c, Timothy, mar. 1st, Amy Hobbs, 2d, Mary Hunt, …

I., and left Joshua, Seth, Josiah, Keziah, Alathea, Elizabeth, Charity, Melinda, and Phoebe. 2. Alathea, mar. 1st, Joseph Purdy, 2nd, William Purdy. 3. Esther, mar. Henry Purdy of King street. 4. Hannah, mar. Josiah Merritt. Third, Caleb, mar. Hannah Brown, da. of Samuel and had, I. Caleb, mar. Ruth Peck, and left, 1. Caleb. 2. Elias. 3. Ruth. 4. Sarah. IF. Samuel, mar. Glorianna Fowler, and …

M. D., Lydia, mar. Mr. Howe, Mary, mar. Rev. D. H. Short, Jane, mar. Floyd Keeler, Christina and Laetitia. Thomas of Rye, second son of Joseph and Laetitia, mar. Purdy, and left Edward, Henry, James, Elizabeth, Cornelia, and Emeline. Hon. Joshua of North Salem, third son of Joseph, is still living at North Salem. Second, Joshua, mar. Sarah Grifl^n, and had Benjamin of Rye, mar. , da. of Jonath…

Alvan, b Jan'y 11, 1757, d. July 16, 1830, mar. Lydia Hunt, she d. Jan'y 27, 1842, aet. 83, and left issue, 1. Abraham of Goshen, Orange Co., mar. Charity Strang and had William, Alvan, and Howell. 2. Alsop, d. s. p. 3. James, Post-master of Yorktown. 4. David, d. s. p. 5. Alvan of Yorktown. 6. Elizabeth Ann, mar. J. H. Strang. III. Frances, b. July 23, 1753, mar. Col. John Drake. IV. Ebenezer,…

The Requas of Westchester County all descend from Daniel Requa, who was an emigrant from La Rochelle in France, Daniel came to New Rochelle and afterwards moved over and purchased a farm on the Hudson, about a mile and a half south of Tarry town, where some of his descendants yet live. He left four sons, Gloade or Glode, John, David and James. I. Gloade, the eldest, left six sons; 1. Isaac, b.…

Hester Devaux, and had a da. Mary Magdalen. 2. Jacob, b. Oct. 27th, 1740, d. s. p. Philip, mar. Deborah APPENDIX. 541 Allen, and left Deborah, who mar. Isaac Underbill. III. William had, 1. William C. of New York. 2. John of L. I. 3. A da. mar. William Paulding. IV. A da. mar. Mr. Scbureman. RiCHBELij. John Richbell was of Southampton, England. His son John was the first proprietor of Mamarone…

James's Parish, Middlesex, heir-at-law of John Richbell of Mamaroneck. Rodman of Rodman's Neck. Samuel Rodman mar. Mary Pell, and left, I. Joseph, proprietor of Morse's Island, New Rochelle. II. William, heir to his father's lands on Rodman's Neck, mar. Leah Myers, and had Mary, who mar. Nicholas Haight. III. Samuel mar. Anne Hicks of Hart Island, Pelham, and left 1. Samuel. 2. Capt. Charles …

Jane Parcot, and had Thomas, Elizabeth, Jane, Mary, Susan and Esther. 5. Solomon, b. March 6, 171-. 6. Abraham mar. Hannah Simmons, and left Abraham, Richard and Lancaster. 7. Jane, b. Dec. 27, 1732, mar. John Pine of New Rochelle. 8. Catharine mar. Benjamin Jereau. 9. Mary mar. John Armand. 10. Isaac mar. Jane Coutant, da. of Jacob ; she was b. March 18, 1746, d. Sept. 1, 1794, and left issue…

Bathsheba Hutchins, and left Abel of North Castle, John, James, Benjamin and Charity, who mar. Daniel Matthews of North Castle. II. Isaac, Sheriff of Westchester County, killed in the performance of his duty. III. Benjamin. IV. James. SouLicE OF New Rochelle. John Soulice, a native of the French Pyrenees, in 1672 mar. Jane Curterrie, a native of the Rhine, and had two sons, viz., Joshua, whos…

Elias Guion. IX. A da. mar. . Sutton of New Castle. This family derive their origin from Joseph Sutton, whose father emigrated from the County of Lincolnshire, England, to Massachusetts. Joseph, who removed to Long Island, d. betw. 1765 and 1770, aet. 80, mar. Mary Sands, and had, I. Joseph of North Castle, d. aet. 80 mar. Deborah Haight of Shappequa, and left several children. II. Caleb, d …

Rebecca Underhill, da. of Isaac, and left, 1. Sarah, mar. Nehemiah Merrit. 2. Abraham, mar. Esther Carpenter. 3. Hannah, mar. Joseph Pierce. 4. Isaac, mar. Sarah Underhill. 5. Mary, mar. David Merrilt. 6. Aaron, mar. 1. M. Pierce; 2. Ann Haight. 7. Phoebe, mar. Aaron Quinby. 8. Moses, mar. Rebecca Underhill. 9. Abby Jane. III. Daniel, b. May 22, 1758, mar. Phoebe Huested,da. of Jonathan, and h…

Daniel. 7. Edmund. 8. Stephen mar. Ann Burling. 9. Sally. VII. Phoebe, b. Aug. 27, 1765. VIII. Mary, b. March 7, 1767. IX. Jerusha, b. Sept. 2, U768. X. Abigail, b. Dec. 12th, 1770. XL Frances, b. Dec. 13, 1772. Arms -- Ar. on a chev. betw. three annulets gu. as many crescents or. Crest -- A greyhound ; head couped. erm., collared gu., garnished and ringed or, on the collar three annulets of the …

This family is descended from the Townsends of Long Island. John Townsend, son of John of Oyster Bay, d. 1788-9, and had, 1. Daniel of Eastchester, who left John of Eastchester, Senator for the Second District in 1821, and Elijah. 2. Freelove, who mar. William Pinckney. From the Long Island family also descended Sylvanus Townsend, who removed to North Salem, and left issue William, Sylvanus, a…

May 27, 1798, Hannah Briggs ; she was b. May 2, 1776. Abraham and Hannah left, a, Abraham of New York, b. May 10, 1804, mar., 1826, Jane Bates, and has Abraham, Edward, John, William, George, Mary Jane, Emily, d. 1843, and Catharine, b, Edward Briggs, b. Jan. 25, 1809, d. Sept. 23, 1834, mar., 1833, Eliza E. Pinckney. c, Sam. Morgan of Poughkeepsie, b. Nov. 14, 1814, mar., 1843, Elizabeth Hempst…

Elizabeth Lent, and had Samuel, Odell, James, Gilbert, Jacob and Ann, who mar. Elijah Williams. 3. Dorothy, eldest da. of first Abraham, mar. Fowler, 4. Nancy. 5. Sally. 6. Mary. 7. Susan, b. 1756, still living, mar. Mr. Vredenburgh of Yonkers. H. John, second son of first Matthias. HI. Matthias. IV. Samuel. V. Thomas of Valentine's Hill, b. April 29, 1723, mar., 1. Isabel Lawrence. 2. Mary Ba…

. •■ APPENDIX. ' 545 ?.; ,>..'■• iel , Evaline, Elizabeth, Amelia, and Emma. Arms. Arg. a mullett between three human hearts gules. Van Tassell of Greenburgh. Derick van Tassel of Tarrytown, had Cornehus, who mar. Elizabeth Storms, and left Leah the wife of Capt. William Romer ; Joanna mar. Aaron van Wedmer ; and Mary mar. Sybout Acker. The descendants of Jacob van Texel, the ancestor of this…

Jacob, mar. 1st, Mary Dyckman, 2nd, Maretje Dyckman, and left Isaac of New York. 2. William, mar. Mary I orbes, and had William and Thomas of New York. 3. Isaac, mar. Susan Myers of Haarlem, had Isaac of Yonkers. 4. Jane, mar. Edward Prior. 5. Rebecca, d s p 6 ElUda, mar. James Teller. II. Isaac of Croton Valley. III. Peter, also of Croton Valley. IV. Aeltje. V. Maretje. VI. Santje. VII. Rebec…

Vivus Douchy. John, the eldest son of James, was nat. 16th Oct., O.S. 1709, ob. 23d March, 1812, ^t. 102 years and 5 mos. His wife Martha ob. March, 1770, st. 44. Their children were, 1. John of Nova Scotia, nat. 2d June, 1747, ob. Dec. 1828 2. William, nat. Oct. 16, 1750. 3. Jonathan, nat. Nov. 18, 1752. 4. Samuel, nat. Nov. 1754, ob. 19ih April, 1826. 5. Jacob, nat. June X, Vol. II. G9 546 …

Jan. 22, 1830 ; Isaac, nat. March, 23, 1832 ; Elbert, nat. Oct. 19, 1834 ; Justus P., nat. Sept. 5, 1836, ob. Aug. 16th, 1838; Ann Augusta, nat. July 3, 1838; Majra G., nat. Sept. 10, 1841, and Eleanor, nat. Oct. 27, 1844. 3. Joiin, third son of Epenetus, nat. Dec. 1, 1801. 4. Tompkins Donald, nat. Jany 18, 1814. 5. Matilda, nat. 11th May, 1789. 6. Jane, nat. 22d Feb. 1791. 7. Abigail, nat. M…

White. John White came to Southampton, Long Island, about 1640. He left two sons, I. viz.. Rev. Ebenezer, minister of the Presbyterian Church, Bridgehampton, b. 17ih Feb. 1672, graduated at Harvard, 1692, and installed minister of Southampton Church, 9th Oct. 1695, d. March, 1756, mar. Miss Pierson ; and II. Captain Thomas White. Rev. Ebenezer and Miss Pierson left, sons, Elnathan, Rev. Sylva…

Abigail Sayre of Bridgehampton, settled at Blooming Grove, Orange Co. ; they had six children. IV. Daniel, d. autumn of 1781, mar. Euphemia Bartow da. of Rev. John, and left Daniel, Theophilus, Phoebe, Bathsheba, who mar. Don Joseph Barnubeau, Spanish Consul General, Matilda, and Euphemia. V. Silas of New Windsor, mar. Sarah Newson, and had, I. James Tiley. 2. Silas. 3. Levi of New Windsor, wh…

The ancestor of this family emigrated from London, Middlesex, England, to the parish of St. Dorothy, Island of Jamaica, ante 1719. He mar. Anne and left issue Martin, a large landed proprietor in the island of Jamaica, whose last will bears date September 19, 1748, and a da. Anne.. Martin mar. Johanna Hay, and had issue a son and a da., viz. Rev. Isaac, D. D., for thirty -one years Rector of …

Charlotte Seabury, da. of Right Rev. Samuel Seabury. HI. Hon. Lewis of Nova Scotia, has James of New York, Hon. Lewis of Nova Scotia, Martin and others. IV. Thomas b. 1771, d. May, 1816, s. p. V. Sarah mar. Archibald Burns, M. D. VI. Joannah. VII. Isabella. VIII. Mary. IX. Euphemia, mar, Ichabod Brush of New York. Arms, per pale or, and ar, a whelk vert. Crest, a whelk's head, erased, vert. Mot…

Rev. George Ogilby, Mary, mar. 1st, Van Romer, 2d, Graham, Rachel, mar. 1st, Lecraft, 2d, Haviland, Martha, mar. Hatfield, and Sarah, mar. Mr. Berrian. 5. Mary, mar. Mr. Rodman. 0. Anna mar. Mr. Jones. II. James of Narragansett, second son of Captain Thomas, had Francis of Rhode Island. III. Andrew. IV. Samuel. V. Hezekiah, killed by the Indians during King Philip's war, June 26, 1676. VI. Hes…

August 18, 1768, d. March 12, 1844. 3. Rachel, b. October 18, 1765, d. July 21, 1825. 4. Mary, b. Aug. 29, 1770. 5. Ebenezer, b. November 26, 1773. d. October 20, 1824. 6. Joseph, b. November 15, 1778, d. September 18, 1779. IV. James, mar. Eunice Barnum and had 1. Levi of Danbury. 2. James, d. 3. Jos-eph, d. V. Michael of Ballston, mar. Margaret Scribner, and left 1. Abraham. 2. Uriah. 3. Dav…

For the descendants of George, see Thompson's History of Long Island. Thomas, the second son, b. 1655 removed to Bedford, Westchester County, and left three sons, viz. Richard, William and Thomas. Richard, the eldest, b. 1697, d. 1777, mar. Sarah Fowler, and had I. Josiah, d. 1778, mar. Mary Owen and left 1. Stephen of Ulster Co. b. 1758. 2. Thomas of Bedford, b. 1766, d, 1839. 3. Josiah of Be…

John of Bedford, who mar: Elizabeth Fountain, da. of Ezra. Their descendants are very numerous in the western part of this state. Thomas youngest son of Thomas resides at Bedford. Arms, sa. on a cross, engr. ar. a lion passant, guardant gu. crowned or, betw. four leopards' faces az. on a chief, of the second, a rose of the third, betw. two Cornish choughs, ppr. Crest, a naked arm, erabowed, gra…

John of Barnstable, Jabez of Bristol, Isaac of Middleborough, and Joseph of Plymouth, besides six das. Jabez, second son of John, mar. Bethia Thacher, and left five sons, 1. Josiah, b. Aug. 1, 1676, mar. Bathsheba, and had a son Joseph. 2. John, b. July 26, 1679 ; he had John, who mar. Abigail Burt, and left Joseph of Greenburgh, b. at Boston, who mar. Lydia Bill of Boston, and had Gardiner of …

Sir Matthew, Knt, a gentleman pensioner to James I., and Charles I., d. 1648, and left Edward and Elizabeth ; the latter mar. Thomas Roberts of Glastonbury, Kent Co. 3. Geoffrey, who succeeded his brother at Streatham, and had Samuel, d. s. p. ; John of Streatham ob. 1686, mar. Elizabeth, da. of Sir Josiah Child, Knt, and had John, d. young, and Elizabeth, who mar. Wriothesley Russell, Duke of…

Farrington of Eastchester. The family of Farrington are of Shaw Hall, Lancashire, England. The Farringtons of Farrington, Wearden and Shaw Hall, all in the Parish of Leyland and County Palatine of Lancaster, arose at the time of the Conquest ; and have since preserved an uninterrupted male succession. They resided at Farrington as recently as the time of Elizabeth, and continued at Wearden un…

He, with the others, afterwards bought Agawan of the Indians, a tract about twenty miles long and six miles wide, and made a settlement, which he called Southampton. They made their settlement on the 13th December, 1640. APPENDIX. 551 The consideration paid was sixteen coats and eighty bushels of Indian corn for ihe land. Edmund Farrington returned to Lynn, Mass., and in ]G55 built a raill …

Thomas Farrington died about the year 1793, aged about 90 years of age, and his grave and that of his second wife lies at the junction of a lane called Farrington's Lane, running through his farm with the White Plains Road. Thomas Farrington mar., first wife, a Miss Norris ; and his sister Jane Farrington mar. John Norris, the brother of his first wife. Their children -- 1. Robert mar. Charity, …

£0. 0. 9. Sam'l Sneden, Town Clerk." The following extracts from the town records apply to other members of his family . -- George Farrington (his son) was appointed Overseer of the Roads on 1st April, 1784. Appointed Fence Viewer and Overseer of the Road on 5lh April, 1796 ; re-elected 4lh April, 1797. Appointed Overseer of the Poor 3d April, 1798 ; also 2d April, 1799 ; also Overseer of Ro…

Oakley b. Nov. 2, 1801, mar., 1825, May 8, to Mary Ann Boscawen, and had issue. 2. Mary b. Oct. 27, 1803, mar. a Mr. Maun, and had issue. The Stcond, Jane Farrington, mar. Anthony Valentine, and had issue ; she d. in 1838. T/te Third, George Farrington, mar. a Miss Morgan, and had issue. The Fourth, Jonas Farrington, jr., mar. Sarah Wolff, and had -- 1. John, who mar. Margaret Jourdan, and had…

He afterwards removed to Rockaway, where he became possessed by patent from the British colonial government dated 1686, of a tract of land, part of which he sold in 1691 to John Sands. He died cir. 1693, leaving five sons and two das., viz., William, Thomas, Jacob, John, Richard who d. s. p., Mary and Sarah. William, the eldest, left issue, L Thomas. H. Richard of Success, mar. Phcebe Doughty…

Mann, and has Thomas F., b. 1830, Charles R., b. 1832, William T., b. 18.?3, and Stephen M., b. 1836. d, Phcebe, b. 1794, mar. Thomas Roe. e, Charlotte, b. 1795, mar. Henry J. Hayner. /, Adelaide, b. 1798, mar. Edward Cosarts. Sec- APPENDIX. 553 ond. Robert, second son of Charles and Deborah, b. 1772, d. 1778. Third. Sarah, first da. of do., b. 1766, d. 1809, mar. John J. Glover. Fourth. PhcE…

Girard. i, Abigail Jane b. 1809, mar. W. H. Girard. >, Phoebe. Fifth. Mary d. 1827, mar. Nathan Palmer. 2. Joseph, second son of second Richard, b. 1708, d. 1770 mar. Phcebe Ferris, and h^A-- First. Joseph of Mamaroneck mar. 1735 Sarah Hadden, and left, a, Richard b. 1762, d. 1795. b, Jonathan b. 1764, d. 1834 mar., 1. Lydia Carpenter. 2. Jemima Acker, and had Caleb, b. 1/90, mar. Phcsbe Lamo…

Their children were, Isaac b 1767, d. 1832, mar. Sarah Bennett, and had David M., b. 1798, mar. Elizabeth Clive, and left Isaac, John C, David, Mary Elizabeth, Sarah Anne, TTPster Jane B. and Margaret. Charles, second son of Isaac and Sarah, L Maria Champenois, and had Esther and Albert W. Mary , eldest da. of T^aac mar Caleb Ward ; Margaret, second do., Joseph Carpenter ; Susan A., third 'da…

Sarah Cox, and had Richard, b. 1774, d. 177- Joseph b. 1776, Thomas I. b. 1779, mar. Amy Fisher. 6. Anne mar. Benj. Floyd. IV. John of White Stone, L. I., fourth son of first William, mar. Mary Clement, and left, 1. Thomas b. 1742, d. 1807, mar. Anne Gale, and had John, mar. Sarah Talman, and Thomas, mar. Elizabeth Ackerman. 2. John mar. Sarah Roe, and had Mary, mar. John Hunter, and Sarah, who…

Sarah Haviland, and left. First. Thomas mar. Hannah Lynch, and had, a, Peter, who mar. Margaret Gedney, and had John, Thomas, Nathaniel, Anthony, Cornelia, Hannah, Elizabeth, Mary and Margaret, b, Samuel G. c, Thomas L. mar. Emeline Lawrence, d, Sarah mar. John Bates, e, Hester mar. Timothy Haviland. Second, Richard mar., 1. Elizabeth Angevine. 2. Ann Purdy, and had Caleb, Richard, Ebenezer, Jo…

Gulielma Wood, and left, a, Richard, who mar. Mary Annette Phelps, and had Eliza P. ; John b. 1832, d. 1832, and Anna b. 1834, d. 1836. i», Charles, c, Henry. </, Robert. <?, Anne mar. Daniel Griffin. /, Esther F., b. 1808, d. 1812. g, Amy W. b. 1812, d. 1812. h, Mary W. i, Phcebe. Samuel youngest son of Ferris, b. 1782, mar. Martha Bennett, and had Arthur, Elizabeth, Hannah and Rachel. Fifth.…

John Schuerman. g, Mary b. 1783, d. 1784. A, Mary mar. Henry Griffin, t, Abigail. Secontf. Benjamin b. 1760, d. 1760. Third. Benjamin b. 1761, mar., 1. Alice Sutton; 2. Pamelia Farmington, and left, a, John b. 1733, mar., 1. Sarah Matthews; 2. Mary Ann Porter, and had William M. of Newtown, L. I., Andrew Jackson, Jesse, Arvin, Alice, Elizabeth mar. Henry Hackett, Ann Maria, Sarah and Emeline. …

Rebecca, fifth da., b. 1718, d. 1735, mar. Edward Burling. Tenth. Elizabeth, sixth da., b. 1720, d. 1795, mar., 1. Aaron Palmer. 2. Aaron Quinby. H, Joshua, second son of first John and Mary Russell, mar, Sarah Thorne of Flushing, L, I., and had, 1, Joshua of Harrison, b. 1696, mar. Charity Haight, and left, a, Joshua, b. 1726, d. 1775, mar. Hannah Harrison, da. of John, and ha.d, First. Samuel …

William Cromwell, b, Williamj second son of Joshua and Charity Haight, b. 1728, mar. Mary Quinby, and had. First. Richard. Second. Quinby mar. Hannah Underbill. Third. James mar., 1. Elizabeth Chadcaynes. 2. Phoebe Smith, and had Abraham, Oliver and Sarah. Fourth. John d. s. p. Fifth. William mar. Esther Underbill, and had Solomon, Joel, Aaron, William, Charity, Deborah, Mercy and Mary. Sixth. D…

Emeline J. Howland, William W., Sydney mar. Sarah Ann Nostrand, Walter W., Ann, Eliza Ann mar. William Binns, and Mary Jane, b, Samuel M. H. b. 1784, d. 1803. c, Charity mar. John Franklin, d, Ann mar., 1. Obadiah Bostwick. 2. John Fraher. e, Zipporah d. 1788, s. p. Fourth. Henry mar. Sarah Coe. Fifth. John mar. La?titia Field. Sixth. Joshua mar. Ann Van Nostrand. Seventh. Baruch mar. Susan Pet…

Laton. Fifth. Aspinwall mar. 1, Jane Mitchell. 2. Priscilla Mitchell, and had Robert, Joseph, Priscilla mar. Silly, Mary mar. Mooney, and Jane mar. Silly. Sixth. Catharine mar, Wessell Sills. 3. John, third son of Caleb and Elizabeth, b. 1715, d. 1790, mar., 1. Martha Hewlett; 2. Phoebe Hewlett, and had. First. Charles d. s. p. Second. Hewlett mar. Elizabeth Willis, and left John mar. Mary Ann…

Nancy Fleet of Flushing, and had Charles Fleet and William Warren. Fourth. James d. 1825. 7. Elizabeth, eldest da. of Caleb and Elizabeth, b. 1711, d. 1791, mar. John Sands. 8. Mary, second da. of do., b. 1714, d. 1780, mar. Thomas Appleby. 9. Susannah, third da., b. 1715, d. s. p. 10. Margaret, fourth da., b. 1728, d. 1808, mar. John Willis. V. Mary, eldest da. of Caleb and Mary Russell, b. …

Mary Randolph, j, Agnes, k, Peter C. mar. Elizabeth Bunce. I, Isaac R. mar. Elizabeth Duyckinck. m, Samuel G., mar. Sarah Douglass, n, Mary. 2. Isaac mar. Hannah Cortelyou. 3. William mar. Catharine Cowenhoven. II. Thomas mar. Elizabeth Thurston, and had, 1. John mar. Sarah Hicks. 2. Joseph mar. Maria Striker. 3. Thomas mar. C. Skidmore. 4. Elizabeth. 5. Abigail mar. Keeling. III. William mar. Ma…

Alipconck, village of, i. 164. ' . Allaire family, i. 429. , . Amawalk, territory of, ii. 377. Andre, Major John, i. 98, 183, 272. 459.. capture of, i. 201. papers of, i. 215. monument to, i. 228. letter to Washingfon, i. 27 Anderson, Hon. Joseph H., notice of, i. 260. Ann Iloock, sachem, i. 516. Ann Hoock'a Neck, origin of name, i. 513. Annsville, village of, i. 90. Anthony's Nose, origin…

Bartow family, ii. 209. ., ' '•'*• - - Bayard, Colonel Samuel Vetch, ii. 153. Bayard, Capt. Stephen, inscription to, ii. 226. Bedford, location of, why so called, Indian name of, i. 1 Indian deeds for, i. 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14. why called Catonah's land, i. 3. when first so called, i. 8. , J inhabitants of, i. 9. dispute concerning boundaries of, i. 10, II, 12. Connecticut patent for, i. 11…

Birdsall family, residence of, i. 70. - Bishop, Sarah, the hermitess, i. 279. Blatchford, Rev. Samuel, D. D., ii. 9. - . . . Bleecker family, i. 431. Blind Brook, Indian name for, i. 261. Boar Hill, Yonkers, description of, ii. 484. Bolton, Rev. Robert, notice of, (see note,) i. 555.' Bonnefois point, i. 439. Bonnett, Daniel, passport of, i. 391. . ' Bonnett family, i. 391. Boscobel house, …

Cararoea, Sachem, i. 13. Castle Hill Neck, ii. 242. Catonah, Sagamore, i. 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14. Cedar of Lebanon, ii. 241. Chappequa Hills, i. 372. Sulphur springs of, i. 373. " Chatterton family, i. 242. ; - Chatterton Hill, ii. 368. Chuckheag, i. 8, 10. Christ Church, Pelham, i. 558. Christ Church, Rye, ii. 54. charter for, ii. 69. incorporation of, ii. 76. list of rectors, ii. 7…

Indian division of, i. 34. rangers of and Royal charter for, i. 46. manorial division of, i. 54. geology of, i. 71, Dutch Reformed Church of, i. 104. manor house of, i. 109. -• . general description of, i. 119. Division of in Lewisborough, i. 268. - , Ibid., Sorners, ii. 133. Ibid., Vorkiovvn, ii. 378. Ibid., North Salem, i. 472. County House, notice of, i. 348. Court House, White Plains, …

De Lancey's Neck, Indian name for, i. 2i INDEX. De Lancey's Neck, Indian proprietors of, i. 283. De Lancey family of Mamaroneck, i. 297. patent, division of, i. 472. Susannah, ii. 386. Stephen, last will of, ii. 252. Delavan, Benjamin, M. D., monument to, i. 483. Disbrow family, i. 309. Dobb's Ferry, Indian name of, i. 182. historical notice of, i. 183. Presbyterian Church of, i. 189. Dobb's f…

public lands of, i. 138. ' ■ . ' ' Eastchester village, first settlement of, i. 133. fort of, i. 134. general fold of, i. 135. first school house erected in, i. 135. first town house erected in, i. 135. county election in, i. 136, Boston road, when first laid out through, i. 139. Congregational Church of, i. 139. ministers of, i. 146. Methodist Episcopal Church of, i. 152. Eastchester, geo…

Fordham, Manor of, Indian proprietors of, ii. 319. patent for, ii. 321. petition of inhabitants, ii. 323. mortgage for, ii. 324. hamlet of, ii. 330. . ' Roman Catholic College of, ii. 330. Dutch Reformed Church of, ii. 331. Revolutionary incidents in, ii. 333. Fort Independence, ii. 337. Fort Nnmber Eight, ii. 336. Fort Schuyler, ii. 236. Four Corners, description of, i. 350. Fowler Philemon,…

Gregory's Brook, Indian name for, i. 71. Grove Farm, patent for, ii. 149. Guerlain, Sarah, memorial to, ii. 257. ' ^ - " Guion, family of, i. 423. - Guion, William Henry, family of ii. 91. Haarlem River, Indian name for, ii. 337. description of, ii. 337. Hadden, John and wife, remarkable longevity of, ii. 182. ' ' • Halstead, family of, ii.' 79. Hamilton estate, i. 190. • Hammond, family of…

Hatfield, Colonel, destruction of his quarters, ii. 336, Haunted Hollow, location of, i. 114. Hawley, family of, i. 473. Hay, family of, i. 542. 566 INDEX.. Heathcote, family of, ii. 101. Hon. Caleb, last will of, ii. 112. High Bridge, ii. 333. Highlands, Indian name for, i. 36 -- 94. ^ Holmes, Col. James, notice of, i. 27. Honeywell, Philip, and wife, memorial to, ii. 226. Hunnewell, Capt.,…

Institute, Chrestomathic, ii. 78. Irving, Hon. Washington, i. 191. Institute, Tarrytown, notice of, i. 199. Jackson, Rev. John, i. 105 ; ii. 332. ' - ' Jay, family of, ii. 81. Hon. John, notice of, i. 30. ;, ' memorial to, ii. 90. ^ . Sir James, ibid. Jeffard's Neck, ii. 278. Revolutionary incident connected with, ii. 279. Jenny, Rev. Robert, ii. 77. Jessup, Edward, will of, ii. 261. INDEX…

King's Ferry, Major Andre's passage over, i. 98. Kip, Samuel, Esq., notice of, ii. 254. Kisco Mts., i. 372. Kitchawan, Indian village of, i. 35. river of, i. 34. Indian castle of, i. 35, 114. sachem of, i. 35. burying ground of, i. 114. Kittatenny Mnt., location of, i. 36. Krankhyte, Sybout Harchie, i. 42. Krankhyte, John, i. 44. _ Ladau family, memorial to, i. 499. Lake Wacabuck, description…

Livingston, Philip, memorial to, ii. 226. Lockwood family, ii. 11. Longreach, situation of, i. 122. patent for, i. 131. Long Pond and mountain, i. 487. ' Lounsberry, Isaac, memorial to, i. 370. Ludlow family, ii. 458. Lyon family, i. 466. M ■ Macomb family, ii. 446. Magregaries Lake, situation of, ii. 377. Magrigaries Brook, i. 62. • ■ Manor Hall, Yonkers, description of, ii. 464. Mamarana…

Mead, Rev. Solomon, epitaph to, i. 270. Meghkeckassin, Indian rock, ii. 403. . ; Meghtesewakes, Sachem, i. 36. " ' >' Mahanas River, i. 32. Merritt family, ii. 95. Middle patent, situation of, i. 467- Mile Square description of, ii. 430. Revolutionary incidents connected with, ii. 431. Mill River, Indian name for, i. 316. Mills, Richard, last petition of, ii. 163. Milner, Rev. John, institu…

Indian proprietors of, i. 316. . first Indian sale of, i. 317. jtown officers of, i. 359. Dutch Reformed Church of, i. 330. Muirson, Rev. George, ii. 58. . Munro family, i. 315. ' , Munro, Peter Jay, epitaph to, ii. 90. ' Munro, Rev. Harry, i. 315 ; ii. 479- Muscoota River and valley of, ii. 141, 337. Vol. n. ^? * 570 LNDEX. Mutighticoos River, i. 471. Nanichiestawack, Indian village of,…

town records of, i. 394. - village of, i. 395. Presbyterian Church of, i. 424. ministers of, 427. Methodist Episcopal Church of, i. 430. Revolutionary incidents in, i. 444. geographical and geological description, i. 445. Nimham, Sachem, i. 516. Noapain, Indian village of, i. 36. Noname, Sachem, i. 10. North Castle, boundaries of, i. 446. Indian proprietors, and villages of, i. 447. Indian de…

Indian proprietors, and village of, i. patent for, i. 490. town officers of, i. 511. Oostdorp, Dutch village of, ii. 157. Pacham, sachem, i. 6. Packananiens, sachem, ii. 319, 401. Paine, Thomas, notice of, i. 441. Palmer, Edmund, execution of, i. 71. Paperinemen, Island of, i. 442. Papeag, sachem, i. 8. Parcot, family of, i. 441. Parsonage Point, i. 103. Pasquashic, Indian village of, i. 36. Pa…

Pelham, boundaries of, i. 513. origin of name of, i. 513. Indian proprietors of, i. 513. Gov. Nicoll's charter for, i. 517. Indian burying ground of, i. 517. Gov. DoBgan's patent for, i. 536. Neck, i. 544. Revolutionary incidents connected with, i. 546. town officers of, i. 559. Pell, Thomas, conveyance of Eastchester from, i. 122. agreement with inhabitants of Westchester, ii. 170. Pell, fami…

Planting Neck, the Great, ii. 272. Indian name for, ii. 272. INDEX. ' ^^^ Piatt, Zephaniah, i. 232 ; see note. Plumb Brook, ii. 133. Pocanteco River, etymology of name of, i. 316. . source and description of, i. 346. Pockerhoe, i. 316. . • Pockohantes, Morris, descent from, ii. 313. Pockeotessen River, ii. 17. , Poningoe, etymology of name of, ii. 16. Ponus, sachem, i. 2, 6 ; ii. 16. Poph…

Prospect Hill, description of, i. 372. Pummesecham, i. 10. Punderson, Rev. Ebenezer, ii. 69, 77. Purchase, village of, i. 259. Purdy, Rev. Abraham, epitaph on, i. 483. family of, ii. 48, 384. Joshua, memorial to, ii. 91. -- ^ Putnam, Gen. Israel, reply of. to Sir Henry Clinton, i. 72. - Quaroppas, Indian territory of, ii. 338. Queen Anne's instructions to Gov. Cornbury, u. 203 ; see note. Qu…

Rye Pond, description of, i. 259, Rye, boundaries of, ii. 16. Indian proprietors of, ii. 16. royal charter for, ii. 32. boundaries, dispute concerning, ii. 20. second charter for, ii. 34. village of, ii. 44. Presbyterian Church of, ii. 49. Congregational Church of, ii. 51. Methodist Society of, ii. 78. historical notices of, ii. 95. geographical and geological description of, ii. 96. reso…

Sing Sing, village of, i. 490. incorporation of, i. 492. Presbyterian Church of, i. 499. Revolutionary incidents connected with, i. 509. Slauper Haven, Indian name for, i. 35. Sleepy Hollow,!. 316,347. Smith Matson, M. D., notice of, i. 429. Smith, Rev. John, epitaph on, ii. 364. Soldier's spring, tradition of, i. 75. Somers, boundaries of, ii. 130. village of, ii. 135. Presbyterian Church of, i…

Stepping stones, Indian tradition of, ii. 239. St. George's Church, New Castle, i. 25, 369. St. James' Church, North Salem, i, 479, St. John's Church and chapel, Yonkers, ii. 472, 493, St. John's College, Fordham, ii. 330. St. Luke's Church, Somers, ii. 137. St. Matthew's Church, Bedford, i. 23. Stony Hill, Indian tradition of, i. 3. St. Paul's Church, Eastchester, i. 146. St. Paul's Chur…

Methodist and Baptist societies ot", i. 20 J, Talomuck River, source of, i. 268, INDEX. 577 Teller family, i. 37. Teller Point, origin of name, i. 36. Indian conveyance of, and Indian name for, i. 37 Revolutionary incidents on, i. 116. Thomas family, i. 254. Thompson, Rev. William, epitaph to, ii. 55. Throckmorton, John, petition of, ii. 145. Neck, military operations upon, ii. 236-9. Tippe…

Governor Pierre, i. 57. Vol. it. 73 578 INDEX. Van Cortlandt, Gen. Philip, i. 58. Ann Stevenson, epitaph to, i. 65. residence, Peekskill, i. 76. Hon. Pierre, monument to, i. 112. Johanna, epitaph to, i. 113. Van Curler, Arendt, ii. 281. Van der Donck, De Heer Adriaen, ii. 405. remonstrance of, ii. 407, petition of, ii. 408. Octroy granted to, ii. 409 family of, ii. 413. Van Tassel, Jacob, …

Wascussue Sachem, i. 2, 6. Washington, notice of, i. 102. head quarters of, at White Plains, ii. 376. INDEX. Watkins, Judith, epitaph on, ii. 90. Webster, Capt. Joseph, epitaph on, i. 270. Wechquffisqueeck, bounds of, i. 2. Weghqueghe, location of, i. 182. Weller, Rev. George, notice of, i. 482. Wells, family of, ii. 469. Wenneebees, situation of, i. 34. patentee of, i. 39. Weskora Sachem, i.…

first division of, ii. 262. village of, ii. 266. Presbyterian church of, ii. 268. Dutch reformed church of, ii. 268. Episcopal church of, ii. 269. Revolutionary events connected with, ii. 270. West White Plains, settlement of, ii. 368. Wetmore, Rev. James, ii. 64. epitaph on, ii. 68. West Patent, grant of, i. 365. Wewewanapage Sachem, i. 10. White, Ebenezer, M. D. ii. 384. White, Rev. John, ii. …

Daniel, notice of, i. 502. Williamsbridge, ii. 337. Wishqua, territory of, i. 34, 41. Wolves, laws for destruction of, i. 121. Wright, James, memorial to, i. 370. . ' - , Yanape Sachem, i. 7. Yerks, John, notice of, i. 357. Yonkers, boundaries of, geoorraphical description of, ii. 401, 49" orthography of name, Indian proprietors of, ii. 401. Indian burying grounds, ii. 404. village, ii. 460.…

Cortlandt town, for protetje read 'protege. for Aguehung read Aquehung. for south-west read north-west. for Thatcher read Thacher. for Higher read Heyer. for morning read evening. to the word above add mentioned. 232, note, 2, for grandfather read grand-uncle. 234, 19, for Thomas Almond read Hammond. 254, note, 9, for collections of painting read collection of paintings. 276, under vign…

520, first line of inscription, for Quandam read Quondam. 520, fifth line, for Februaie read Februarii. 540, 7, for therefore read therefor. 544, 12, for £Z?5Aa read Elisha W. Kinpr- VOLUME II. for Rutherford read Rutherfurd. for tcere read u'a^. for luxuriant read luxuriate. for Morningville read Moringville. for choose read chose. after name Leicester insert Ae. for Goggeshell read Co…