Bolton, Robert Jr. The History of the Several Towns, Manors, and Patents of the County of Westchester, from its First Settlement to the Present Time, Vol. I. New York: Charles F. Roper, 1881. Revised posthumous edition.

On the ioth of December, 1787, an agreement was entered into between a majority of the Trustees of the Episcopal Church in Eastchester, of the one part, and William Heskins, carpenter, of the other part, wherein the latter agreed " To erect and build a pulpit, reading desk, and clerk's seat in the said church, according to the dimensions in the plan by him exhibited to the …

From a reliance on your pious wishes to promote the Christian Religion, we beg leave that whenever a gentleman of character, ami qualified, in your opinion, for our purpose, may come to your knowledge, and whose condition may be adapted to our situation, that you'll please to signify the same to us. We arc, Rev. Sir, with much respect, Your humble servants, The Trustees." In …

a At a meeting of the Vestry on the 7th of .May, 1781, " Marcus Christian, the sexton to the church in Eastchester, was sent for and examined respecting the bell's being rung <m Saturday, the 30th of April, on the family of James Bogart's moving out of this place ; whioh charge he denied, and, in his examination, said he was lame in bed, and was not at the church ihat day. He …

Cooper, a priest for this and Yonkers church." On this occasion, William Crawford was requested to render an account of the rent due the church from him, for the glebe. In 1792, we find the town defining the boundaries necessary for the church, for a yard and burial ground ; accommodating the remainder, of what was called the Church Green, (the site of the old church, and …

" At a town meeting held in Eastchester, 3d of April, 1792, it was agreed as follows: -- and it is also agreed by vote at this town meeting, that there shall be three trustees chosen, who shall have power, and are hereby authorized to affix and ascertain, in conjunction with the trustees of the Episcopal Church of the town of Eastchester, the quantity and boundaries of the …

Whereas, we the subscribers, by a vote and order of the town meeting of the inhabitants of the town of Eastchester, in the County of Westchester, held in said town on the 3d day of April, 1792, were authorized and empowered to affix and ascertain, in conjunction with the Trustees of the Episcopal Church in East- Chester aforesaid, the boundaries and quantity of land necessary …

And wliereas, we, the said subscribers, having on the day of the date hereof, met with a majority of the trustees of said church, and having proceeded to view the premises, and in order to furnish the said church with sufficiency of ground for a yard and burial ground, and also to accommodate the remainder of what is called the Green, to public occasion, Do, in pursuance of …

L PEDIGREE OK MORGAN, OF EASTCHESTER Charles Morgan, Of Flushing .Elizabeth .lames, <>f Kasiche*! or, .Abigail Charles .Susannah Union Elijah .Levina Benjamin. 1. Miriam Ward Caleb .Phoebe Hatfleld .2. Dinah Morgan Ward -Elijah -- Joseph -- Gilbert --Caleb --David Edward Elijah > Caleb, = Anne Hodman I I I 3 3 a H-s : * I g Ig 3" S I I I w pi > a I ffa § I 3- P I g nenry R …

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bank and marsh, until it comes to the fence by the salt meadows, at a monument stone ; from thence easterly along said fence, until a line be drawn parallel from the first mentioned boundaries, at the distance of 20 feet from the east side of said church will touch the said fence, and along that line to the first mentioned bounds. Nevertheless, always reserving to the …

The parsonage or glebe with all its rights and appurtenances was likewise voted for public purposes, and belonged to the rector ex-ofhcio ; for, say the rules of common law, concerning glebes, " Every church of common right is entitled to house and glebe," and " After induction the freehold of the glebe is in the parson." Whilst the wardens and vestrymen, who were the choice …

Now this act conferred on trustees the right, " Lawfully, to have, hold, use, exercise and enjoy all and singular the churches, meeting houses, parsonages, burying places and lands, thereunto belonging, with a Town Records. " In 1S08, the town granted one hundred dollars to be laid ont in fencing the burial ground of the church of Eastchester, and supervisors and overseers …

Steven Ward, Lancaster Underhill and Abraham Valentine, be, and they are hereby authorized and empowered to inclose the land belonging to the church in Eastchester, as laid out and ascertained by trustees chosen on the part of the town of Eastchester, and the trustees of the church, by a board fence on the whole front or north side thereof, composed of one board at the bottom …

The presumption is, that the trustees of the church supposing their title to the ground in question, invalidated either by the reorganization of the church in 1787, or of the town in 1788, or perhaps of both, acted as the recipient of the same from the town, and wisely asserted no claim. It is certain that her action in 1792, did not weaken the title she possessed in any land …

Paul's church at Kartell sicr, In Keussalaer Ten Broecfc, N. V. L8B> c County Rec Religious Soc. Lib. A. 10, 11, UL THE TOWN OF EAST CHESTER. In 1798, the connection between this parish and Yonkers was dissolved," and an association formed with Westchester in order to procure a minister. Upon the 9th of March, 1799, Mr. Isaac Wilkins, then in deacon's orders, was called to …

That by the depredations commonly attendant thereon, it was greatly injured, the wooden part of it being taken away, whereby the walls were exposed and so much impaired, that shortly after the retnrn of peace, the little remaining part of the former congregation exerted their best, the war having enfeebled their abilities, to put the church in some sort of order for public …

In 182 1, he relinquished the rectorship of this parish, and confined himself to the Church at New Rochelle, to which benefice he was called in 18 19. Sometime in 1822, he resigned the charge of the latter, and accepted a call to St. Mary's Parish, Maryland, from whence he removed to St. John's church, Canandaigua, West New York, and in 1828 took charge of St. Paul's church …

We have previously shown that the present church edifice was erected in 1765, by the inhabitants of this town. Situated in a pleasant valley, bordering on the Aqueanouncke, it presents from the neighboring hills a very picturesque appearance. The building is remarkable for the solid character of its masonry, the angles of the edifice being ornamented with rustic quoins, the …

The whole edifice has recently undergone considerable repairs ; a new chancel arrangement made, the walls painted in frescoe, and the church newly seated. It deserves to be mentioned that the pulpit and reading desk were originally placed between the two south windows. Beneath the chancel repose the remains of the Rev. Thomas Standard, former rector of the parish, and Mary …

b This lady was the daughter of Joshua Pell, Esq., grandson of Thomas Pell, second Lord of the Manor of Pelham. THE TOWN OF EAST CHESTER. The chalices are inscribed as follows: -- ist. " The gift of Frederick Van Cortlandt, St. Paul's Chtirch, Eastc luster, A. D. 1829." 2d and 3d, marked " A. S."a 4th, " St. Paul's Church, Eastchester, N. K, from Mrs. John Quincy Adams, 1829." …

LS. THE. BODY. OF. THOMAS. PINCKNEY. DIED. YE. 1. 1732. EG. 71-- HERE. LAYS. THE. BODY. OF. CAP. WILL. PINCKNEY. DECESED. 11. DAY. OF. MARCH. 1755. AG'D. ABOUT. 75. YEARS -- I. O. D. FEB. 1746--0. H. IIOBRED. DECES. ID. Ye YEAR. 1755--. I 0. DE. JULY. Ye 25. 175-- HERE LYETH THE BODY OF WILLIAM CRAWFORD: WHO DEPARTED: THIS: LIFE THE 11. DAY: OF NOVEMBER: IN: THE: 51: YEAR: OF …

6 'i'he son of this lady being washed overboard from a vessel in the Sound, was found by one of the church wardens, and brought to this church for interment. 244 • HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. On a small marble oblisk is the following : Sacred to the memory of the REV. AUGUSTINE P. PREVOST, only son of the late Mrs. L. C. Palmer, who departed this life on the 15th of …

Steadfast on the Cross He kept their gaze -- "Watch," was his latest cry, " Neither is he that plartteth anything, neither he that tratereth. But God that giveth the increase." -- 1st Cor. 3d chap., 7th verse. RECTORES DE EASTCHESTER. TEMP. INST. RECTORES. VAOAT. PATR02TS. 19 Nov. 1702, Rev. John Bartow, CI. A. M. pr. mort. War. and Ves. 8 July 1727, Rev. Thos. Standard, CI …

The Methodist Episcopal Church in the village of Eastchester was first organized in 1836, and incorporated the same year by the name and title of " The Methodist Episcopal Church in the town of Eastchester." Thomas Griffin, Peter Bertine, Josiah Sickles, Nicholas Duff, and Gilbert Underbill, trustees. The church was erected in 1837, and a small parsonage has been added since …

On the 3d October, 1779, "Lieutenant Gill of the American Dragoons, patrolling in Eastchester, found a superior force in his rear, and had no alternative but to surrender or cut his way through them ; he chose the latter, and forced his way, when he found a body of infantry still behind the horse. These he also charged, and on his passing them his horse was wounded, and threw …

As late as 1775 one of them was killed near the brook, measuring some six feet. Feb. 1st, 1696-7, John Pell, Sen., had the privilege of erecting a mill on this brook. In 1721 Nathaniel Tompkins was permitted by the town to erect a fish-weir on Rattlesnake Creek, " to ye advantage of himself to catch ye fish that swimmeth therein, for ye space of ten years from this date …

His grandfather, Robert Reid, was of Ayreshire, Scotland, and descended from the Reids of Loch Hannoch, of the Clan Chatu, settled at Craig-on-Hill, Ayrshire, 1644. Robert Reid's mother was Mary Bartow. He had five maiden sisters ; one of whom, Phoebe, still survives and occupies the property which they have held for nearly a century. The Reid cottage occupies an extensive …

In the south-west corner of Eastchester lies the estate of the late George Faile, Esq., (at present occupied by his daughter, Mrs. Thomas H. Rutherford), formerly the property of Fleetwood Marsh, Esq., a native of Dutchel, Buckinghamshire, England, for many years a freeholder in this town. The situation of the estate is very fine, commanding all the various undulations of a …

Schieffelin, late member of the Assembly. The former was once owned by Capt. Solomon Fowler, of De Lancy's Refugee Corps, who was killed at Horse Neck during the Revolutionary War. It was afterwards confiscated. Col. Schieffelin's residence occupies the summit of a high ridge, overlooking the valley of Eastchester on the east. To face page 247, vol. I. PEDIGREE OF LAWRENCE, OF …

brother, one of the first patentees of Fosh- Ing, in 1645, proprietor of LURCDOB Neck, magistrate of Flushing, under the Dutch, ob. 1060. patentee of Smithtown; this lady afterwards married Sir Philip Carteret, Governor of New Jersey. From her, Elizabethlown tabes its name. TIiomaH, Joint patentee with h's fattier, _KranclnaHmlth, widow anccHtor of the Eastchester branch. j of …

Elizabeth moved to Cortlandt's patent 1730. Jacob, of West -- Lydla Chester Thomas, will dated 13th May, 1752, lib 18, p. SOS. Isaac, nat. 1<W7, oh. clr. 1708 1. Widow Ward. I _v. Ruth Owen* JftOOb, whose decendanis are living at Westchester. Mary J.lHaac, lint. _Ki'7.luli Pill, mil. 1729, 1724 ol>. asih March, 179S 2. Jesse, nat. I>ee..l>!h, 1727_Ellzabelh oh. Feb. nth, 1801 …

I., 1644; a resident of Westell Hartford from Gov. Stuyvesant in 1C63; and member of the Governors Council ai in 1699; Judge of the Supreme Court. Thomas, joint patentee with h'.s father, _Francii ancestor of the Eastchester branch. of M. Thomas, Justice of the Peace for=FraDces Isaac, nat. 1 Bergen County, from 1702-1713, Edsall Louglslac Judge of Court of Common 1689, ob. ci …

Trime, " in a southeasterly direction, is a granite rock, imbedded in the ground, on the upper surface of which is the apparent impress of a human foot. The figure is as perfect and distinct as would follow from the pressure of the left foot upon some cohesive substance, except being deficient in a toe ; a deficiency no.t at first sight apparent, and discernable only by …

They existed at the first settlement by the whites, and were a subject of pawwa to the Indians."*1 Perhaps they are in some way mysteriously connected with " Satan's toe " and the " stepping stones " off Throckmorton's Neck, by which the evil spirit made good his retreat when worsted by the Mohegans, or enchanted Wolf tribe of Indians, during some unknown period of the stone …

A part of the Lawrence estate was anciently called Virginia from its beautiful appearance. Its earliest proprietor was Isaac Lawrence, Esq., who originally emigrated from Long Island to Eastchester about 1689. On the 1 2th of May, 1690, Isaac Lawrence was chosen by the inhabitants of this town, one of the pound-masters for the year ensuing. In 1700 he appears to have been town …

He subsequently returned to England and was made Lord President of the Privy Council and Member of Parliament for Hertfordshire-- and was buried in St. Margaret's church, Hertford John Lawrence his youngest son, of Great St. Albans in Hertfordshire, died circ. 1626 leaving by his wife Joan, who was born 1593, three sons, -- John, William and Thomas Lawrence -- who emigrated …

The Pinckney residence, which stood a little to the south-west of Mr. Lyons was quite a stately affair ; and appears to have been a favorite resort for officers of the Royal army, when stationed in its vicinity during the Revolutionary War. In front of this mansion the young and handsome Henry Pinckney was shot before the eyes of his family, (by a party of Continental …

In Faulkner's History of Chelsea, Ac., he says, " The Lawrences wi re allied to all that was great and illustrious ; cousins lo tho ambitious Dudley, Duke of Northumberland, to the Earl of Warwick, to Lord Guilford Dudley, who expiated on the scalTohl the short lived royalty of l.adv Jane tirey ; to the brilliant -Leicester, who set two qneens at variance, and to Sir Philip …

Rachel _John Pell, 'id Lord of the Abigail Manor of Pelham Mary Thomas, nat. _Abby Israel -.Dorothy Rich Feb, 1729 Ilriggs Philip_Ellzabeth Town- wil'lam-Freelove, da of Sarah, married Jemima, mar. Pooebe, mar. I send, da of John | John Townsend John Williams Thos. Ward Thos. Fowler Jonathan, ob. s.p. Meriam, ob. s. p. Sarah, ob. b. p. John, 1741, ob, nat. Gilbert.nat. John …

Frazer, Joseph Hunt erts B. officer Reynolds I I c.&eblna,m. G.Phcebe,m. Elijah Elijah Ward Rich T. Sarah, m. Dr. Root < S William II. „nannah Bcnlne I |l i I 111 l.FJijah l.llary ,r* J> _^ Mf" or' i«- i» S.Peter >.BUla || f £ § | g | 5 z g £ 5 a |555 ?3 f SS |§ |g | B.Stephen |P S| f % S 3 fj jf S * 1 | § f §& f | §§? I I J. I. I > a tj o f a. g =■: s 3 s 1. William 2..Tames …

Philip Pinckney was a lineal representative of the Pinckney's of Tatterset, Pinckney Manor, Norfolk County, England, whose ancestor Gilo de rinckcni or Pinckenie, came into that country in the time of William the Conqueror.41 "In the 19th of Henry II, (1172-1173), in Hugh Peverel and others, as Trustees, settled Tatersete, Pinkney's Manor, with that of Brunsthorp, on James de …

The Drake's were also extensive proprietors in the town, the old estate called "Nonsuch," being bounded on the west by the Aquehung, or Bronx, on the north by the Yonkers road, leading to Swayne's Mill; on the east by the White Plains Turnpike, and on the south by the Hunt's Bridge road. The property is now owned by various individuals. It is somewhat curious that the only …

Their son John de Plnkeucy k it James de Pinkeney, Lord of Pinkeney, In 1335-6. James Plnkeney left by his wife Joan; Hugh de Plnki'in \ , who'married Isabel, their heirs hild the Lordship of Pinkeney in 1399-1 10 •." 6 Bloomtleld's Norfolk, vol. v. pp. 5, 6. The arms of Pinkney or Pinkeni, of Buckinghamshire, Essex, Norfolk and Northamptenshire temp, Edward I, were, or, four …

The Drake family are of great antiquity and descend from the old house of Drake of Ashe, Devonshire, England, a branch of which gave birth to the illustrious Sir Francis Drake. The name is supposed to be derived from the heraldrick Wivern. the arms of the family, which is another name for the fabled dragon of antiquity, Draco or Drago being a Roman name, as late as Sir Francis …

Elisha Shute was the father of the late Richard Shute whose sons are still living in the town. The representatives of James Eustis, another of the ten proprietors in 1664, are also numerous in East and Westchester. On the west side of the town at West Mount Vernon on Hunt's Bridge, on the Bronx, is located the New York and Harlem Railroad Depot. About two miles and a half …

The course of the Bronx immediately below the mill is said to have been formerly changed by a large beaver dam, which those industrious animals had erected near die foot of Mr. Underbill's garden. Beaver Pond lies directly north of the mill. Beavers were once very common on the Bronx and neighboring streams, and afford an excellent example of animals not only sociable by …

Some of these structures were of great size, measuring two or three hundred yards in length and ten or twelve feet in thickness, and their form exactly corresponded with the force of the stream. They made their houses close to the water and communicated with them by means of subterranean passages, one entrance of which passed into the house, or lodge -- as it was technically …

The mill and adjoining property, at an early period, belonged to the late Lancaster Underhill,who lived to the remarkable age of 98. Throughout the trying period of the Revolution, this individual resided on his farm, and appears to have suffered severely both in person and estate. During many a severe winter night he lay concealed beneath the body of an ox cart -- which he …

Upon the Long Reach, in this town, are situated the farms and residences of John Townsend, Esq., (former sheriff of the county, and senator for the second district in 182 1,) Alexander Pirnie, Mr. Headly, Alexander Masterton, Abijah Morgan, Charles Morgan, and Mr. Pinckney, &c. The whole of this elevated district commands extensive views of the Sound and surrounding country …

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

After an offer of surrender had been made by the Americans, a shot was fired from one of the windows (by Lieut. Paddock) which, unfortunately, killed Captain Campbell. The British, seeing their commander fall, instantly forced the house, and, no resistance being made, revenged his death by killing upwards of twenty on the stairs and in the adjoining rooms; a few effected their …

The British were about fifty strong and had a fort at the bridge. It was night before we returned to Ward's house. Captain Samuel Delavan commanded us, and he was saved that night in consequence of wearing a red coat, thus passing for a British officer. The enemy approached Ward's house from the west side of the road. A sentinel was posted near, or perhaps in the road, who …

HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. returned and buried the dead at Ward's house. On the succeeding day we retreated as far as North Castle, and about a week after were ordered to White Plains where we remained until discharged.* The dead who fell on this occasion were interred in a beautiful locust grove west of the house and directly in the rear of the barn on the opposite …

Stephen Ward, who occupied this property prior to the Revolution, (his dwelling house standing directly on the site of the present Marble Hall, and closely resembling it in all its proportions), was the son of Edmund Ward, of Eastchester, for many years a member of the Colonial Assembly, and grandson of Edmund Ward, of Fairfield, Connecticut, who removed to Eastchester about …

He subsequently removed with the Rev. Richard Denton to Hempstead, Long Island, in 1643, and became a resident of Fairfield in 1649. His son was the grandfather of the former proprietor of the Somerville estate. The Honorable Stephen Ward, above mentioned, was for many years a judge of the county, and a firm patriot throughout the Revolution. At an early period he appears to …

Andrew Ward, of Watertown, Mass., freeman, 1G34, accompanied the Urst settlers to Connecticut., = and was elected a magistrate in 1636; removed to Long Island, in 1643; a resident of Fairileld, I Conn., in 1649. Edmund Ward, of Fairfield, Conn., re-=Mary moved to Eastchester ; will dated June* I 1712. Surrogate's office. No. 7, 111. Samuel, East-=IIannaU Chester, 1698 I Edmund …

April 8, 1787. Philip Pell, Jefferson County, N. Y. Margaret Mary _Benj. Wright Ruth Julia Glonanna^Wood m. Jan. Pell nat. Tomp- nat. Aug. 25, Bonnet Surr. of 20th. May kins 1766- W'chester 1783. 29th, Co., nat. 1762. Sept. 21, 1763, ob Sept 23, 1842. Caleb T. Ward , Boniiett, nat. Mary, nat. Caroline Jonathan^, Sarah Brown, da. of Hachaliah, nit. 2d June, 1772. Richard …

Martha Townsend, nat. 10th Aug., 1755, ob. 14, Fob., t._ Elizabeth John, nat. _Sarah James, nat. _Esther Thomas, nat. Elijah, nat. Isaac, nat. Daniel, nat. June 3d, '''ownsend 26th June, Morgan 2l8t April, Fowler 22d March, June 9, 17S9, 18th March, 31st March, 1774. 1778. 1780, ob. 28 1785, ob. 8. p. of Western 1794, 1796. Aug., 1838. New York. Abigail, nat. 1776. Ann …

N.Y, Leonard, Essex Co. N.J Janles Ezra Elijah Harriet =Wm. Denham,N. J. Jemirna_,Nathan'l Carpenter Catharlne^Odell Mary _Jas. Carpenter NY. William (IrllVln. Margaret 11. Walworth nat. Kvb 22,'.is». I u.il. May 16, 1797, i,li.l'Vl>.,lv<:, j uli. Nov. 21. 1879 Samuel Naticy Moses William Natnanlel Elmlra Hannah Mariah Frances _Ward Carpenter Catherine Harriet 1. Eliza …

Stephen Ward left issue eight sons and four daughters ; the fourth son was the late Jonathan Ward, surrogate of the county of Westchester, and a delegate to the convention that framed the late constitution of this State in 181 2 : also a member of State Senate in 1806. In the vicinity of Marble Hall are situated the two valuable marble quarries now owned by John M. Masterton …

D., of Melrose, Roxburgshire, Scotland (whose family originally came from Berwickshire) a lineal descendant of Sir Gualter de Somerville, Lord of Wicknour, one of the companions of the Norman conqueror. His brother was the late Archibald Somerville who succeeded to this estate and left a daughter. The Somerville property formerly belonged to Daniel Williams, a native of the …

David Williams subsequently removed from South Salem, or Cortlandt's manor, to Livingstonville, in Schoharie county, New York, where he bought a farm of General Daniel Shays, and resided upon it until his death, August 2d, 1831. He left a widow, 4 sons and 3 daughters. He was the object of much regard, from the interesting historical event with which his name is associated …

The Loyal Americans went to New Brunswick, in 1783; and when in the course of that year the corps was disbanded, he settled at St. John as a merchant. He filled various public stations, and for many years enjoyed the appellation of " the father of the city." At the time of his decease, he was not only the senior magistrate of the city and county of St. John, but the oldest …

John, the Common Council of the city, headed by his worship the Mayor, and his honor the Recorder, the members of the legal profession, (the barristers being in their gowns), at the head of whom was his honor Mr. Justice Carter, supported by the Honorable the Attorney General and Solicitor General, the Grand Jury for the city and county, then attending the Circuit Court, and …

The latter gentleman, besides his mill, carries on a large rope and cord factory. The general surface of Eastchester is hilly and somewhat stony, the soil chiefly consisting of a fertile loam ; there is, however, a good proportion of interval and meadow land upon the rivers. The town is well watered throughout, both by springs and streams. The growth of wood and timber …

In some of the early deeds called "Lawrence's Plantation," a name undoubtedly derived from one of its original proprietors. At the period of the Dutch discovery, this town formed a part of the Indian territory of Wikagyl as laid down in the Dutch caste of 1 614. The aboriginal name of the town itself was Weckquaskeck; afterwards varied to Weckqucesquesck and Wiequceshook ; in …

To a large current of water which descends through the village of Dobb's Ferry and falls into the Hudson at the upper landing, the a Schoolcraft's paper Prop. X. Y. Hist Soc. 1S44. In the Delaware language Wi-qui-Jeek, signitiis the head of a creek or run. See Essay of Delaware Indian and English spelling book for the use of the schools of the Christian Indians on Muskingum …

The site of this ancient village can still be traced on the neighboring banks by the numerous " Indian shell beds" which in some places are found to vary from two to three feet in depth. Another Mohegan village occupied the site of Tarrytown, called in the Algonquin, "Alipkonck," "Anneebikong ? " place of leaves or " rich foliage,"6 "Above Weckquaskcck, says Schoolcraft, was …

This chief must have held his authority under the high sachem of the Mohegans, for on the 30th of August, 1645, we find Aepjen, chief sachem of the Mohegans, appearing in behalf of Wappinx, and Weckquaskeck, Sint Sincks and Kicktawom, before the Director General and Council at Fort Amsterdam/ It was Cushawashet or Wequashcook, whose original name was probably Wequashcuk, a …

Conn., in 1643 " promised to lead them to Wetquescheck which consisted of three castles; sixtv-live men were dispatched under Lieut. Baxter and Pieter Cock, who found them empty-- though thirty Indians could have stood against two hundred soldiers, inasmuch as they were constructed of plank five inches thick, nine feet high and braced around with thick bark full of fort holes …

In 1663 we have the names of Toawenare, sachem of the same place, and Souwenaro his brother. Also the same year occurs the name of Schowmenarack. In 1680 the chiefs were Weskora, or Weskomen, and Goharius his brother. And one year later Wessickenaiuw, sachem of Weckquaskeck, and Conarhanded his brother. The descendants of the aboriginal proprietors appear to have been very …

He was met, unfortunately, by three of Minuit's farm servants, who not only rifled the Indian of his property but murdered him in cold blood. The nephew of the unfortunate man, who was then a mere youth, was a witness to this outrage. He returned home brooding over the wrong, and vowed to take vengence when he should arrive at the years of manhood; avow he too faithfully …

Shrouding his evil purpose under the cloak of a friendly or business visit, he called at the house of one Claes Cornelisz Smits, the 'raad-maker,' an aged settler resident on the west side of the river, under pretence of making some purchases. The old man suspecting no harm, (for the Indian had been in the habit of working for his son,) set some food before him, and proceeded …

He was sorry that twenty Christians had not been immolated; the Indian had but avenged, after the manner of his race, the murder of a relative whom the Dutch had slain nearly twenty years before. On the receipt of this answer, armed parties were sent out to retaliate ; but they returned, having effected nothing."** Aug. 29, 1641, it was proposed to wait " until the hunting …

On the 29th of August, 1641, the following proposals were made by the Director General and Council to the heads of families residing at and near New Amsterdam : " When the Indian warriors are absent on their hunting expeditions, then we may divide ourselves into two parties, one to land at Kapels and the other at Weckquaeskeeck and take them by surprise on both sides. The …

The night set in clouded and dark ; and when the expedition reached Armeperahin,a Van Dyck called a halt, notwithstanding the entreaties of his men to push on, ere the savages should have warning of their approach. An hour and a half was thus lost ; the guide then missed his way, whereupon Van Dyck lost temper, and made a retrograde movement to Fort Amsterdam, whither he …

" At the approach of these formidable warriors of a braver Huron race, the more numerous but cowering Algonquins crowded together in despair, begging assistance of the Dutch. Kieft seized the moment for an exterminating massacre. In vain was it fortold that the ruin would light upon the Dutch themselves. In the stillness of a dark winter's night, the soldiers at the fort …

The naked and unsuspecting tribes could offer little resistance ; the noise of musketry mingled with the yell of the victims. Nearly a hundred perished in the carnage. Day-break did not end its horrors; men might be seen, mangled and helpless, suffering from cold and hunger ; children were tossed into the stream, and as their parents plunged to their rescue, the soldiers …

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

N. p. 2T6. note. d O'Callaghan's Hist p. 2S5. HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. Indian village and taken some prisoners ; one of them an old man, proposed to the Dutch, in hopes ol obtaining a reward, "to lead any of thentroops against the Weckquaesqueecks, who are said to be entrenched in three castles, at the north. Lieutenant Baxter and Sergeant Cock were, thereupon …

" Mamaranack, chief of the Indians residing on the Kicktawano or Croton River ; Mongockonone, Pappenoharrow, from the Weckqueesqueecks and Nochpeem ; and the Wappings from Stamford, presented themselves, in a few days, at Fort Amsterdam ; and having pledged themselves, that they should not henceforth commit any injury, whatever on the inhabitants of New Netherland, their …

a O'Oallajrhau's ,iist. ff, n, 293. b O'Callaghau, p. 303. c Captain John underbill. THE TOWN OF GREENBURGH. away their maize into holes, they began again to murder our people in various directions. They rove in parties continually around day and night, on the Island of Manhattans, slaying our folks, not a thousand paces from the forts; and 'tis now arrived at such a pass …

These, with others, seated themselves, silent and grave, in front of Fort Amsterdam, before the Director General and his council, and the whole commonalty; and there, having religiously smoked the great calumet, concluded in ' the presence of the sun and ocean,' a solemn and durable peace with the Dutch, which both the contracting parties reciprocally bound themselves …

"On this day, the date underwritten, appeared before the noble Lords, the Director General, and the council, Megtegichlcama, Oteyochgue, and Wegtakockken ; the right owners of the lauds lying on the North River of New Netherland, ou the east shore, called VfixquoLxkak, in the breadth through the woods, till a certain kd called Seiccgruc, diverging at the East River, from …

Soc trans. (2 sor) 1st, 27 Vol. c O Callaghau's Hist, of N. N., Vol. I, p 356. HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. faction to have received into their hands and power, before the passing ol these presents, viz.: 6 Fathom cloth for jackets. 6 Ditto seawant (wampum.) 6 Kettles. 6 Axes. 6 Addices. 10 Knives. 10 Harrow teeth 10 Corals or beads. 10 Bells. 1 Gun. 2 lbs. lead. 2 …

It is also agreed that the most westerly half, just as the Lord Director pleases, shall go with this for as many goods as in * * * * can be paid ; and they, the grantors, promise at all times to induce their rulers on the North River to talk the matter over, and not to sell to any without the knowledge of the Lord Director General ; the grantors promising this transport …

In dread of the threatened invasion, we find the chiefs of this town repairing to New Amsterdam on the 26th of July, 1663. "Souwenaro, sachem of Weeckquaesqueeck, came of his own accord, with his brother and asserted that he was warned by a Wappinger Indian, that the Esopus Indians intended to come down, within five or six days, with forty or fifty men to kill them, with the …

In the Fall of the same year, Sept. 15, 1663, appeared in the fort, Schoumenarack, chief of Weeckquaesqueeck, soliciting for himself and his men to go fishing unmolested near the village of Harlaem, which was granted on condition that they shall not come with arms near the Dutch dwellings, and that it may be known, with full certainty, that they were his savages, and not some …

During the summer of 1662, "Connecticut purchased of the Indians, all the lands on the seaboard as far west as the North River."c Thus a second time was this territory ceded by the sachems of Weecquaesqueck. Upon the confiscation of the property of the Dutch West India Company, 15th of June, 1665, the New Netherlands passed to his Royal Highness, James, Duke of York; and these …

"From the Indians Cobus, Oramaghquecr, Bctthunsk, Sjoghweena-men, Wenraweghien, Saijgadme and Togtquanduck, of all these lands beginning on the north side of a creek called Bisightick, and so ranging along said river northerly to the land<* of the said Frederick Philipse, and thence alongst the said land, north-east and by east until it comes to and meets with the creek called …

Witness the mark of O Clause the Indian./ a Alb. Rec. 6 Alb. Kec XViil, 440. c Bancroft s 111st. U. S. ii, 312. d This refers to a former purchase. e Book of Pat. Alb. v. 5.4 J This individual appears to have acted as Interpreter upon this occasion. THE TOWN OF GREENBURGH V The mark of GhOHABTOK for himself, Cobct and Togikjuaudcok. W The mark of Wkamachaqceek. Z The mark of …

"Beginning at the south side of a creek called Bisightick, and so ranging along Hudson's river, southerly to a creek or fall called by the Indians Weghquegsike. and by the Christians called Lawrence's plantation; and from the mouth of the said creek or fall, upon a due east course, to a creek called by the Indians Nippiran -- and by the Christians, Youncker's hill : and from …

" All that tract of land situate, lying and being on the east side of Hudson's river, beginning on the north side of the land belonging to the Younckers kill, or W epperhaein, at a great rock called by the Indians Sigghes," and from thenceranging into the wood east wardly to a creek called by the Indians Nepperha, and from thence along the said creek northerly till you come to …

"All the tract or parcel of land, situate, lying, and being, to the eastward of the land of the said Frederick Philipse, between the creek called Neppirau, or the Younckers kill, and Brouck's river, beginning (on the north side) at the northerly bounds of the Younckers land, and from thence along the aforesaid creek Neppirau, however it runs, till you come to the most …

130 fathom of white wampum, 12 guns, 14 fathom of duiflls 12 blankets, 8 coats, 6 kettles, 6 fathom of stroud water, 16 shirts, 25 lbs. of powder, 20 bars of lead, 10 spoons, 2 knives, 12 pair of stockings, 15 hatches, 10 hoes. 10 earthen jugs, 10 iron pots, 4 1-2 vatts of beere, 2 ankers of rimime, 2 rools of tobacco.0 The above sales covered the present township of …

"March ye 2d, 1692-3, Justice Mott did sweare John, Charles and Johannes Yeruckson, assessors for Weekersqueeke, and Barnt Whitt, •Collector." The earliest entry relating to town officers occurs in the old town and manor book, entitled " the town and manor of Philipsburgh for to keep the town redesstors, 1742." The first Tuesday in April, is chosen Abraham Martlinghs for the …

Within the township of Greenburgh are located several pleasant villages. Hastings occupies a romantic situation on the east bank of the Hudson, at the mouth of a beautiful glen. The country rising above the margin of the river with great boldness, is luxuriantly ornamented with wood A steep descent leads to the village landing and hotel, from which extensive views are obtained …

Silas Constant, of York Town. A. D. 1776, a skirmish took place in Edgar's Lane, between a body of Hessians, commanded by Lieut. Wurtz, and a troop of Sheldon's horse, under the following circumstances. Col. Sheldon having received information from his spies, that the enemy were preparing an incursion into this vicinity, left his quarters at New Castle, and -- led by Isaac …

A bridle path leading from the place of ambush to the river was strewed with the dead and dying, while those who sought safety in the water were captured, cut to pieces or drowned. The conflict, so short and bloody, was decisive. One solitary horseman was seen galloping off in the direction of Yonkers, and he alone, wounded and unarmed, reached the camp of Col. Emmerick in …

The fight between Sheldon's dragoons and Wurtz's chasseurs took place in the road north of Edgar's house, and between it and the old ferry house, which was afterwards occupied by Livingston's farm house. The combat commenced in the road, and continued easterly in the fields to which the yagers or Hessians fled."* The lane, half a mile in length, has been since used as a race …

HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. " On the 19th of Juh/,1781," (says Thatcher,) "the British frigates that passed up the North River, a few days since, took advantage of wind and tide to return to New York. A severe cannonade commenced from our battery, at Dobb's Ferry, where the river is about three miles wide. They were compelled literally to run the gaunlet ; and …

The village of Dobb's Ferry, one mile north of Hastings, is prettily situtated on the rising hills of Greenburgh, opposite the northern termination of the Palisades and the village of Tappan. This place derives its present name from the ancient family of the Dobbs, who have been long settled here, and also from the fact that they were the early ferrymen. In the year 1698 …

Wilsie, both of which, running nearly west, unite soon after crossing the Albany post-road ; here, commingled, they flow through a rocky glen enclosed between high wooded banks. Passing under the arch of the Croton acqueduct, the waters again appear rushing over their stony bed until their further progress is checked by the mill dam. Here a pipe of nine hundred feet in length …

Shadrach Taylor, for the convenience of passengers by the ferry, and the daily steamboats that touch at this dock. Dobb's Ferry was distinguished during the Revolution, as the scene of active military operations. To this fort, October 9, 1776, General Heath ordered Colonel Sargent, with 500 infantry, 40 light horse, Capt. Horton, of the artillery, with two 12 pounders, and …

Arnold left home on the afternoon of the 10th, went down the river in his barge to King's Ferry, and passed the night at the house of Joshua H. Smith, who resided about two miles and a half from the Ferry, near the road leading to Haverstraw. Early the next morning he proceeded to Dobb's Ferry, at which place Andre had arrived according to his appointment, accompanied by …

By some oversight the boats had not been withdrawn, or it may have been expected that Arnold would come with a flag, which appears not to have been the case. " Having landed on the west side of the river, he went down to the Ferry, where he remained till night. Whether Andre and Robinson were at the landing place on the opposite side, or whether they came up from New York in a …

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

Whilst he did it, he expressed a wish, in case of any accident befalling me, that they should be destroyed ; which I said of course would be the case, as, when I went into the boat, I should have them tied about with a string and a stone. Before we parted, some mention had been made of my crossing the river, and going another route; but I objected much against it, and thought …

After the trial of Andre at Tappan, and his letters and those of Washington, as well as the proceedings of the board of examination, had been received by Sir Henry Clinton, then in New York, it was resolved by Clinton and a board of general officers, " That a deputation of three persons should proceed to the nearest American out-post, furnished with evidence to prove Major …

The conference was opened by Robertson, who paid some compliments to the American general, and expressed the satisfaction he had in treating with him, on an occasion so interesting to the two armies and to humanity. Greene replied, that it was necessary for them to know at the outset on what ground they stood : that he was not there in the character of an officer ; that he was …

General Robertson said, that no military tribunal in Europe would decide the case of Andre to be that of a spy ; and he proposed to refer the question to Count de Rochambeau and General Knyphausen. Other considerations were urged by him, not so much in the way of argument as on the score of reciprocal benefits and humanity. He added that he should confide in General Greene's …

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

Major Andre wont on shore at General Arnold's desire, in a boat sent for biin with a flag of truce ; that he not only came ashore with the knowledge and under the protection of the General who commanded in the district, hut that he took no step while on shore, but by the direction of General Arnold, as will appear by the enclosed letter from him to your Excellency. Under these …

I related that a Captain Robinson had been delivered to Sir Henry Clinton as a spy, and undoubtedly was such ; but that it being signified to him that you were desirous that the man should be exchanged, he had ordered him to be exchanged. I wished that an intercourse of such civilities as the rules of war admit of might take off many of its horrors. I admitted that Major Andre …

I beg leave to add that jour favorable treatment of Major Andre, will be a favor I shall ever he intent to return to any you hold dear. My mcmoiy does not retain with the exactness I could wish, the words of the letter which General Greene showed me from Major Andre to your Excellency. For Sir Henry Clinton's satisfaction I beg you will order a copy of it to be sent to me at …

o Spark's LUe oi Arnold, 276. HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. American army was awakened by the firing of cannon at Dobb's Ferry. It appeared that two of the enemy's gun boats had come upas high as the ferry, probably to endeavor to seize some vessels or boats. On finding they were discovered, they fired four cannon, but to no effect. Four cannon were discharged at the …

There was a valley of considerable extent between the two armies." Washington's object in taking the position on the Hudson River near Dobb's Ferry, was to be prepared to make an attack on New York city, and also from the apprehension of that attack to induce the enemy to withdraw a large portion of his forces from the south. In this he was successful ; and thus it was that he …

The attack upon New York depended upon a large augmentation of the American army; waiting for that, Washington, with Rochambeau made extensive reconnoisances on the west as well as the east side of the Hudson River, starting from the headquarters at Dobb's Ferry." The strategy to induce the British army to come out of New York was various. Among other movements it was …

Washington, with a considerable body, accompanied by the distinguished French officers, about to make a most interesting recognoizance, left Lord Sterling in command at Headquarters, Dobb's Ferry, to defend which a work was to be erected. During the period of about forty days, while Dobb's Ferry was the headquarters of the army, Washington addressed fifteen dispatches dated at …

Near the junction of the Albany Post, and Saw Mill river road, is situated the Presbyterian church, sometimes called, by way of distinction, the lower Greenburgh church. This society was organized on the nth of April, 1825. Present at its first meeting of the clergy, the Rev. Samuel Robertson, Rev. Mr. Weeks, and the Rev. Mr. Wells of New Rochelle. Of the members, Perez Jones …

Crosby, in 1833. St John's church, Yonkers, having for nearly seventy years previously, constituted the only benefice in the manor of Philipsburgh. On the 31st of August, 1833, the church was incorporated under the name and title of " The Rector, Church- wardens, and Vestrymen of Zion church, in the town of Greenburgh." "Joseph Howland and Oscar Irving, Church-wardens ; Van …

Day of election, Easter Tuesday. THE TOWN OF GREENBURGH. " The ground which it occupies was the gift of Van Burgh Livingston, Esq. The foundation of the old edifice was laid as we have seen in 1833, and the church consecrated to the service of Almighty God, on Tuesday, the 20th of May, 1834, by Bishop Onderdonk. There are two or three interments in the grave-yard, surrounding …

The corner stone of Zion chapel was laid by the Rector of Zion church, on the 2d of Oct , 1867, and the building was occupied for Divine service the following summer. The chapel is a frame, gothic structure, and will seat 300 persons, and cost over $5,000. There was no debt upon it. In the year 1869, the Parish church was again enlarged, by the addition of a recess-chapel with …

From a friend interested in the village of Irvington, came its first landed endowment, viz : The two village lots, (50 feet by 100) with two adjoining gores, on which the building stands; the gift of one bearing an honored name, the grandson and name-sake of the friend, companion and counsellor of Washington, a name and gift now perpetuated in the 'John Jay Scholarship.' A …

A fourth scholarship bears the well-known name of its earliest country contributor, a name as world-wide in literary reputation, as it is dear to his friends : the 'Washington Irving Scholarship.' A fifth bears the name of a most liberal and kind contributor to all good works : the ' Robert B. Minturn Schotarship.' A sixth that of the 'Franklin C. Field Scholarship,' in return …

In addition to the above private scholarship, nine further are provided, as "on the foundation," to which the nomination lies jointly in the "Visitor," the "Missionary" and the "Principal" of the school ; the object of these last being to provide gratuitous instruction for such as need it in the neighborhood, without the reproachful distinction of being received in forma …

The house which commands a fine view of the river, contains among other valuable family relics, the original portrait of General Washington, painted by Stewart for the Hon. Alexander Hamilton j after his death it remained in the possession of Mrs. Hamilton, upon whose decease it passed into the hands of her son -- the present owner. The Hamilton estate formerly belonged to the …

The legend of Sleepy Hollow, so delightfully told in the sketch book, has made every one acquainted with his neighborhood; and especially with the site of the present building there celebrated as the 'Van Tassel House,' one of the most secluded and delightful nooks on the banks of the Hudson. With characteristic taste, Mr. Irving has chosen this spot -- the haunt of his early …

There is also a quaint keeping in the cottage, and grounds around it, that assists in making up the chain of the whole ; the gently swelling slope reaching down to the water's edge, bordered by pret- 286 HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. tily wooded ravines, through which a brook meanders pleasantly, and threaded by foot paths, ingeniously contrived -- so as sometimes to …

By his wife Magdelentje, Jan Ecker left issue, Wolfert, Cornelis and others. The will of Wolfert Ecker, bears date 1753, "wherein he bequeaths to his son Stephen, a cow, or the worth thereof, more than the o,thers, for his birth right ; and to the child of his grand-son, Wolfert Ecker, son of Sybout, twenty shillings, beside other bequests to the remainder of his children …

The Americans drew up towards the highlands, holding their headquarters at Peekskill. The intervening country, from Crotou River to Spiting Devil Creek, was the debateable land, subject to be harried by friend anil foe, like the Scottish borders of yore. It is a rugged country, with a line of rocky hills extending through it like a back bone, sending ribs on either side ; but …

The former fought, or, rather, marauded under the American, the latter undei the British banner ; but both, in the hurry of their military ardor, were apt to err on the safe side, and rob friend as well as foe. Neither of them stopped to ask the politics of horse or cow, which they drove into captivity ; nor, when they wrung the neck of a rooster, did they trouble their heads …

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

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

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

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

They were manned by resolute fellows, skilled at pulling an oar or handling a musket. These lurked about in nooks and bays, and behind those long promontories winch run out into the Tappan Sea, keeping a look-out, to give notice of the approach or movements of hostile ships. They roved about in pairs, sometimes at night, with muffled oars, gliding like spectres about frigates …

Anthony's Nose ; that it even bearded the stout island of Manhattan, invading it at night, penetrating to its centre, and burning down the famous DeLancey house, the conflagration of which makes such a bbze in revolutionary history. Nay, more ; in their extravagant daring, these cocks of the Roost meditated a nocturnal descent upon New York itself, to swoop upon the British …

The temptation was too great to be resisted ; bang 1 as usual went the great goose-gun, shivering the cabin windows, and driving all hands forward. Bang! bang I the shots were repeated. The reports brought several sharp-shooters of the neighborhood to the spot : before the transport could bring a gun to bear, or land a boat, to take revenge, she was soundly peppered, and the …

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

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 ancient 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 …

„ ' ; ..« 1 , 1 r 1 i , 1 tu-n v,virs mid four months. hou~i' and quarters 10. me omoer.s ami men, eie. 111 nn- niumu ^ ,„...,..,,,....•,.. ... man <>f wa r, lying In the river, lauded a large party of men, and, after driving th • guards off, re to his "house and out-liouses, and destroyed or tooR away all his .-; >ek. cattle, grain, ure and farming implements, etc" McDonald …

A very early offshoot of this parent stock were the "Irvines 0/ Drum." The eldest son of the house of Bonshaw, William, having been knighted by King Robert Bruce ip 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 castle of …

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, etc., etc. There were several families of consideration which …

The eldest son was William Irving, a merchant of New York. He was distinguished as a gentlemen of literary taste, and was concerned with his brother, Washington Irving, and Mr. J. K. Paulding, in writing Salmagundi. He was also a member of Congress in 1812, and died in 1821. The second son was Peter Irving, M. D., who died in 1837. The third son was Ebenezer Irving, Esq., late …

It is a large, square lot, bounded by a low fence and a thickly-grown evergreen hedge. Near the centre is a row of five graves, while a few feet distant is another row of five more graves, all marking the resting places of deceased members of the Irving family." Between these two rows, and connecting them in one continuous row, is the grave of the illustrious and beloved …

Among the most remarkable features of the building, deserves to be noticed the admirable porte cochere, or covered entrance for carriages,and a superb library ornamented with a lofty ceiling of carved timber. The Paulding family have long been residents of this town. As early as 1 7 1 2, we find Joost Pauldinck accepted deacon of the Dutch Church. The name of Joost Pauldinck …

The scenery about the fall is extremely fine, embracing a lovely view of the Hudson river. The old Van Weert mill has been transformed into a Swiss cottage and boat house. The Van Weert family were the first occupants of this estate under the Philipses, and subsequently became its possessors in fee. In 1698 there appears to have been three married brothers of this ancient …

Here was an Indian village in 1659,0 styled by the aborigines Alipconck, that is the place of elms. It seems more than probable that this ancient settlement occupied a hill at the south end of the present village. This opinion is somewhat confirmed by the circumstance that the whole ground is covered with shells, in some places to the depth of two or three feet. It is presumed …