Gc 974.701 V.2 pt.2 1755073 REYNOLDS HISTORICAL GENEALOGY COLLECTION ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY . 3 1833 01145 0779 Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2010 with funding from Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center http://www.archive.org/details/historyofseveral22bolt HISTORY OF ,. THE SEVERAL TQWx\S, MANORS, AND PATENTS OF THE County of Westchester, FKOM 1?^ V. oL , ^-' …

Tlie church just burnt containcl, besides tho monuments to Doctors \^'ilkins and Jackson, a bcauu; .1 scdlptured slab in early English style of variegated marble containin^.,' :>. head of Christ, which is said, alone, to have cost $1,500, ad.;'rned witii Uie monogram of I.H.S., an ancient Labarum, and bearing the followin^.; inscription : -- IN MEMOKY OF GOVErvNEUR MORRIS WILKINS, born Nov…

sentences in Latin placed upon olive branches interlacing or covering the entire window « This beautitul memorial was erected by the relatives of the late Mrs. Catharine Wilkins, (widow of Governor M. Wilkins. ; to commemorate \\-ith gratitude the constant deeds of love and chanty which she maintained to the closing days of her life on earth. The chime of three bells, but little damaged by th…

The building is well fitted up, and answers the double purpose of a chapel and school-room. To St. Peter's church is attached a portion of the ancient glebe which was given by the town in 1703, sometimes called the " Parsonage Land," consisting of S iVo acres, bounded north by river road, or Westchester turnpike ; east, by Avenue B ; south, by I'hirteenth street ; west, by Fourteenth street ; a…

John Bartow, the Borough Town of Westcliester, Basil Bartow," Abijah Hammond, George Love, Robert Watts, '> the corporation of Trinity church, Isew York, &c. The latter have made the following liberal grants to this clmrch, viz: In 1795, the sum of S750 ; in 1796, $500; and in 1S09, five lots of ground in Reade, Chamber and Warren streets. New York. The church still owns four of tliese lots, t…

ITSO, bequeathed "unto the minister, ciiurch-wunlous and Vi.'<tryiQ.'ii. itir th- time beinjj, of ttie lucorporated Church of England, Itnoivu by the uaiiL! of S;. recer's chaich. i:i the iioroujrli town of Westcliester, the tuiii of £'•<) to^vard.^ bui;Um_' a uew cli'ii ea In said horouijli town, or repairing or enlarKiun: the present church, for the worship of Almighty God, to be paid to them…

In the possession of the cierk of the vestry is a lease from James McDonald, of Pcd"f.>rd, a W. C. Co. fiirnier, to thf Trustees of the Episcopal Church of .st,. Peter's, in the township of Westchester, for a farui in the township of Pediord, bein« the farm where Juo. Banks furmerly lived, contaiuintf i'H acres, for one yi-ar at the sum of os. -.Jtip, Sept. 17U1; also a lit of four acres, cMnri…

in the 53d year of his age. He was an active character during the Revolutionary War. He lived respected, and died regretted. Anne Eustace, his wife, died May 11, ISll, xCtat 50. " Look on this stone and you will find. My journey's o'er, and yours behind ; Think then, before you turn awaj-, That yours may end before this day." • In memory of OLIVER DE LANCE V, SEN., who departed this life …

His aOictions were numerous and deep felt, yet vras he comforted. His heart, its confidence Reposecl in God, its stren<;th -ind shield, The pat!i3 c-f death in glory shine, V/hen saints tiie call ohe)', A light from Heaven, an arm divine, Are with them on the way. Here lies the mortal remains of "WRIGHT POST, during many years eminent as physician and surgeon in the city of New York, …

aged 62 ycnrs, 3 montha and rC days. There arc also memorials in the yard, to members of the Kunt, Doty. E::;<.ter, Bartow, Lewis, ArJen, FinJlay, Tucker, Reed, Burnett, Holsmaa 404 HISTORY OF THE COUXTV OF WESTCHESrER. and Wright families, Sec, besides vaulte belonging to the families of Timpson, Adee and Ludlow, &c. Near the Episcopal grave-yard, i-i situated the Ferris burj-ing-ground,"' …

The old Orthodox Friend's meeting-house now held by the Hicksite party, which stands south of the church, was erected in 1723.'' The first meeting of this numerous and respectable society in America, is said to have been held at Westchester. '■'■Monthly meeilug" was appointed by the yearly meeting of Friends at Flushing, Long Island, to be held at Westchester, N. Y., on the ninth day: of four…

Raj-mond, is situated on the road leading from Westchester to West Farms in close vicinity to the present depot of the Harlem River Railroad ; and attached to the church is an extensive grave yard, rectory and parochial school house. Its clergy has been the Rev. A. Higgins. In the immediate vicinity of '\ • .Tarlem River Railroad station is situated "The New York Cathc ; -otectory." This inst…

Y. i Isaac Gedney i) William J., of M.J. ^Louisa Elinor Abraham, ob. ,.Mercv Paddock, July 2t;, ITK; i Jany. Ust, 1S20 ; set. 66 yrs. vet. T5 yrs, ISl IJanies, Oneida Co. Jel>oraTi, da. nnt. Sdpi. 26, ITuS; I Sani'l Souttie o^. Apr. 3, 1.S49 land, nat ITCSl Ob. 1S43 ; Sp ;: » :^ o a s p -•3 3* r ! cc h;::^ t^ ~* ,8= z> ^5 ^3 Eliza I).,natJ 1S(U ; Ob. 1376 ;M D. Wil…

Feb. lOtli, lCCC;„Th'j nat. Feb. lat, 1673 no l.'.sue ob. Jannary 30th, 16D3 of Oyster Bay ah. 175T of . , May 2(l,_Josbn3 S Jacob, nat. Oct a Nathaniel, of Wostchcaicr, nat, _Mary U^*ueywell Auff. lllh, lC50;olj.Nov.2Tth, I Thoinsa of New Ca-itle, _ rtfccbe Davenport Wesichesier .,■ k.V. i Abraliam, of White P\n will pnivcd lT50,ob. a abont 50 yrs. ^Hannah Cromwell ELT.laminor„ Son r…

William J., of N .J. „I,oatsa Prince nenjajnlii, Salem, oat. .May 10 JcMe^PumelLPurdy Anua, nau July a, 17[H_Winiam Smith . ]$46 flbby, da Kichardson Sutton, naU Dec. 12, l yarah, nat. Nov. 25, i795„Slla3 Weeks E.^i her Sarah Benjanjin Silas Mary E. J. Miller Sophia Phdena ■J A. E. Conovc J I I I 1 I I |< r o > tJ ^ g Abraham ob. ,„irercy Paddock, ob. Juiysr,. UTO; I Janv. 1st. 1S20; …

L S;uif<.r I. ob ^'^^ 3^^, \S^^,y. Y Jalia_S. a Clotk, Xeti York I. _Su?a[i Anr'.-Uft..Asa Waterman _:i.,iii;|l; .^. coril, j f WUliam A. c-i'or^e U Horriei No. 2. Mary, nat.„l.Dr. N.Bayley Jauy. 2, TiPurdy 1--M Josepli Obediah o T £ 2. Elizabeth, nat. Feb --Gilbert Drake, iTtri, itns j mar. iTs; GilbLrt Nathau'l Elizabeth Frances .llarcIilO, 17C6;, 21, ITSS; : 1st, ISRl ^Wynan…

Jotin, of Tonkers^Ann Bonn, Natbaniel, of WeBfchester^nn, da. of I nat. Aug. S, 1713 I naL Dec. lO, 1723 nat. Aug. 31, 1723; will irDQejTceU I Ob. Aug. IC, 173C proved Fob. 13, 17S4; See No. 3' Lord Mayor Westchestef William ^Dorshla Gllbi it_Gedney Jonathan_Uanaah 5 > S Israel, of ^'eai mar. March -1, 1761 ; buiriijd at Westcliest'-:r; i^h. Sei^t. 23d, ISOG Sept. 21, 1731; ^Abigail r.espeu…

Ob. Augu.-: Ut, is.-^l ViiUain Charlo'! Tdorci. Charles A, Robert E. Z 2? Pncuerson B._Cliarl--i 21, 1737; mar. ISIO; Ob. 1S4I Charles, of EInil?a,.l. Caroline Ilarf, N. Y., nat. Aug. | „2,Portla 51. dii. Jw 25th. nw Brooks Henry, of N.Y..^Kcht;cca, nat. Mar. 2.MI1, I da. of 179T; mar. 1820 Samuel I Hallett, I Ob. 1^23 L i^ O L S-l ?V^st?rr ^ oJorBeK. JaLsA.^Caih .^ ° g 1=3 r < m…

Eug. 19, 1S41; ob. Nov. 12. 1S70 Denk't H.. n; "f ^^^' °^- ^*^' Ambrose S., nat. July 1, 1S53, ob. ls.iT Charlotte E. Hannah L. Koaj. Gre^Ebcrg. X. Y. rNsircy Travla Nathaulel, of N. T. Elizabeth Oakley GUbtrt ff Greenbtarg. N. Y.„l.Eliziibeth ILn-t^ L Alexander Xaibaniel. Jaila^amea -^ ■ Lawrence Margaret_Ha-t Emeline r? Thonj.^ R. Mary _Mycr She Thomas Jane^Moses Sarah„Sarauel I Clark I K…

L ,_Julhi llarker Wm. ilenry„Mary Hurpo Sarah Ann Tucki'hoo, New Kochelle I I ob. ». J J .Tolin Q, A. Oeorgo Euscina Sanih A., Win. ITenry Ma ob. s. r.fYon- Ann, mar. Sarah .„ John 8. llel8ey_Joiiii Mo n«miiili, 111. mar. John I Martlno I .i.^.bu- j.mi. n... r- •tollllflt I i of m SlllUll tar,0 liILKO 40ft, vol. II. Proin an old deed. 1667. John, of„I.Anno llurkcr, - ■ I I'KDIORKE …

't^r^YB ^'^S'^^rnin I«v,„ A„„EK.aS„„lc "^f^an^ C^„H^ „>^L J g|^ ^^1 ^^ Wllltiir.^)nnilnui Hii"*i g, DiiKiiiMirr ">»•■ Kvalloll ^^ h h ^ k ^ 3 nulla T, Ma'ry t af B S- i 8 -3 5 Sarnli, lllalloli i,ini.r. Eillo.mar. Hannah, E]lz„l.(,lli, Nancy.mir. NIcllolas IlcbrccaA. lancastcr.Kllli' M. Eatlicr J. WIlvli IlcuNtici^ da. ITarbox " ■•'-"" I orUanU I Ju!iri_Ruiilmnila M. Tlmrno rdi TuuKrb…

Pvter, nat. _Mary ■ Dec. Btli, I Shuto Hunt, nat.„,r.lt7,ab(;th Auif., 17S0; I Shute Ob , lb37 Clara, nut. _Atitlrow ShonnarJ, 17.49; Ob. nut. 1774 lew Ot). 1.S32 Binran, nat. _Wllllom UnderhlU 1709; Ob. Now York, son IH.^3 aX NiiuU Aijurr, Peoria. _Hartow 9itiiinel, of Joseph, Jolin,or_K«lhrrl'in N. V. I iml. 17TC; S. Aiiiii«ia_I)uir 7UaryA._.0ndcrduiick Ciirrlo EuBlno Emily r;dwln…

[ESTER COUNTY. la Bailee k, 1, 1T2S; tn, 1803 Mary.,Caleb Ilortoa, o: ^ da. Jacob Conklin Reuben, Joseph, Phc oh. s. Ob. s. : Townsenu X., of=Emi;y I Thiil N.T., Ob. l*tT j Smith )avid=Emil; Brad ratir. Xm'. 17, lST3^..\r'hur D. We f Pavia, of N. Y.^Sarah, da. of Ob. July, 1^70 1 Tlios. Pierce ■ i Abraham < nat. Mar III 1 t; rt 'D Amanda o * - Adelaide Ig ? 1 „l._. 1 ^J.,__ …

llarj., Caleb llortoa, of White Plains Martt]a_^abez Locfewootl Abraham isi r 1 I ofNewCaatle Sarah da of Kecnr' Cox, Lsnifl, or New Castle^Sophia, tla. Ab|ah Halght Amoa, of K. Y.^Paroeiia Avery Solomon, of Sing SiDg^Phtebe, ila. Jacob Cuuklin Reuben, Joseph, Phoebe,=AJex 5rartha_\VaUer Haimah_Jag. S;irah_Saml. Anne, Amy.Isaj ^t.Mar.5th,lTf5; 7 nat.'Nov. 2-^th, 17^;" " ' 1 | I °^- ^ Ob. s. Yo…

He.. |h, ITy-i | Martignoy naM791 ; ob. !>>75 ^s.^arah Uptou, da. Jor.a- ^r ob. July, t>70 | Tho.s. Pierce nat. Mar. is, 1790 | ^.2.Almyra nat. July 7, | Jno. Wi!- = B -^~= ^ ob. 1M^3 ^"^^ ob. June 22d, IS73 It mi ^1 r4 William, of N. Y. 06. ISOI! .-Ranoy Jenkins ( 1 i? (-3 »iHr William A. Llile 11 iu III I ! J I I I I Amanda ■ .t^delai Jolm„Sarah C. Andrew _.Kate \v. I Flcec I G…

Carpenter ^ '.'.Tamer, Ua. of ifuniel Car- J:i.-ob T. _Uannah, dx of Alanaon I i L :? 3 . Mjt. ■», I-.:!) Ilali) ; ob. Feb. l5,._M.ary K.^:r;i;hi \Vi!:;.i;ii V- . l'i7'J.,Marv B. Carpenter, niir ;s-'3- E'lis H-tEI"*^^^*''. I ol>. >'ov. Hith, I'^TO ^Amc^^nttjm'a Alirsliam, Stciifiin M.. O'^nrce ■orriella cliliariiie J..V.1I11, Carrie SllQllla^naviil AcKemian l3„Pha>lJt Knapp No. S35 …

Natl>atiloI_VBry Ferris fcU .'..i !* - Nw. £. Al)rnliaui_lran:ijili I'r i Holj'jrl, .i( Cr.jli.n-Mary ila. Jchso Piihil, n»l. ./'iiiol llallock, iiau in, iieiioii.Apr. | nor; m.. Nov. acih, 11.'3 1 20111, Wit , .10. JmLu«, N. Y . 0.iL.,M j FIfM.ol.. I I'd.. Btn, ary,,la.o( CnlcO, Yurkiown,."'''"''"'"'' '''^ Mo.-c-», Cayiiua Co„_Annc, ila. of r -j. JtilyTlri. !;d$;iil. I l!lr.I.;,i,l8oa…

laaao IJ-, ;i, .7. .MaW 'l'>- mil. .l.r.y r., n«;| Wiiiwm Ob. Nov. IS, IM 1' SuliiiU 1 -- T -- r \'^L I I Willi t c , N. J , . Nauoy, iln. '^■^ liaf. .Mar 27, ISd-jl MoHCa ~J Ob. jMlR. IS, 1829 Smith P 1 ~i "'T ~ Ob. P nai. Mar._Ellzabclli lllo ; 10 laiT; VaiMic- loi b. 73, 1874 voorl r.. iarilM.,York-„llaiiriiili, 11, llal. Mar. ila. of W'S; In 1 ;!s; Jlo^cs t a !3 i. 1 I .1 h …

Hcc I JIo-ics Quimby, Dutchess I Saninol Barnes Ob. 1618 -car. Pei-l 70, UIO nat. Mar. 5, ITM; I David ConkJln nat^Nov, 7th. 1767; I Hiigif, nat, Nov. 4, 1769; mar, I AUen, I niarMarnt!', =-' ? I !I, ■.760; Ob, 1S19 I nat, Oct 19, i;k Co., mar, _;, rnmbf, da. of Reese Cox ob, 3laj 37th, isra ob, Oct. SOlh, l&ll 16, 1766; ob. May June 11, 1795 2. Jano Ann McQaln- 176S Jan. 15, 1778 1 T , ^1 iVlh.…

Paal Uptnn Amy, ob. -Tunes:, HTO„Georj,'e Siittou Lctltla^ltobu Gritlln rhoebe, ob. 8. Dorcas .Ezra Haight i t t i..ni/,aheth Ilannnl JrwUh, o( NewCBj'lle.^Phtctio L,, rta. ot Isalfth, of,.riitlcncc Phttbe_Samlford Iloag SaraTi, ■ MafT^tcphcu Cornell r ooiumi:«io[i, report to A. S. rmlerhiU, Vew Torlc. THE TOVv-N OF WESTCHESTER. 405 About two miles north-west of the village of \'\''estches…

Shirley exhibits it as " a buck trippant"* The seal of Captain John Underbill attached to his name as a witness in a conveyance from the Indian propriet'-xa x.i . la Jnecock, Long Island, to Matthew Prior, dated Killingworth, 22d of June, 1664, are "arg, three trefoils, slipped vert," while the crest resembles that on the old seal before mentioned, viz : " a buck trippant " which clearly prov…

E-'i-i in ^'^^ twoiui>-tri Vfar ot niio,'!i Eli'z.ibeth. A.l). ir>;r-S, nri>tlie followlnsr Ofuriuv' lb.t) name of UiKU.Thill: Tti'Mii-.ts l[i(i..ThilI. of >,L'thtr-};tui^loa; Uuuifrv T'ruHriiiU.of Kiiiofcfl, hw brother; John rivlL-rlu.!. of WljirL-liurcU, his iiro'hei-; William I'liilcrinli, of Sn-aiiivf!:. U|n^n-Avon, son of Wiliiani. Uro-ht-r of IMohilis; E.iw;»ri.i rii<!i.Tt!!'.;. of liiirto…

Shirley died Nov. 5th, 1546, and was the ancestor of the Underbills of Eatington,^ TaUicote and New Place, Stratford, &c. "In the body of tlie church be severall marble grave stones," says Du2:dale, whereoa are portriar.ures in brasse, viz : The first of n Bum in a gown with lils wife, over whose heads arc two coats of arms, I a cheverou betwixt o trefoils 1 1 partr per cljeveron arg and sabl…

Martin's p;'rU'n, Oxford, cnton-tl >"<-w CoHrjre ia that, city, twfcame au tmiDetit prtiictitr, chaplain to (iii'tu KlizatK-th, and rr.afie Bishop of OxforiJ us ]5Sy, and died ia Lj J.', and was protiably of the WiirwiokdUiro faruily.-- CoUecraaea Topitgraphica ct Gentolo;,'ica. vol. lu, p. 0(31, p. ISi. b Th ^ch-'.r-hof r.'i-x.r Eir.'ndon, or Eatintrton. sltnatoil In tiicniannroftU.it name whi…

Their ■warfare in God's Church militant on earth hath been short, but their glory in His Church Triumphant in heaven will be eternal." -- Antiquities of Warwickshire, illustration by William Dugdale, London, MDCLVI. Thomas Underbill, the eldest son of John, of Huningham, married .\nne, daughter of RobL Winter," of Hardington County, Worcester and of Willey County, Warwick ; their eldest son …

" In the year 1549 lie, a second time, went to France on military service accompanpng the anny of six thousand men sent under the command of the Earl of Huntingdon to check the French who were then aiming at the recaptm-e of lioulogne. On this expedition, Underhill ser\-ed as comptroller of the ordnance. His subsequent history, except as connected with the religious jK^rsecution of the times …

Edward, the second son and heir, was bom the loth of February, 1555; John, the third son is said to have died young in 1556,'' while Henry, the fourth son, was born the 6th of September, 1561. The daughters were, first, Anne, born on St. John's day, on Christmas, 1548; second. Christian, born i6th September, 1548; third, Ehnor, born loth of November, 1549; fourth, Rachel, bom the 4th Februar…

This individual, a youth of about twenty, v.-ho must have resided with his father, at Bagginton, (a town belonging to the Earl of Leicester and about three mil(-s from Kenilworth), probably like many of the neighboring squires and their sons, helped to swell the pomp of Leicester, in tlie capacity of servant or page, during Queen Ehzabeth's visit to the castle of Kenilworth, on the 19th of Jul…

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

How he joined Governor Winthrop, does not appear ; but he came over to New England with him "as captain of any militia force that might be employed or instituted, as he had served under the great Dutch Prince in the war of the Netherlands,*'in 1630; and soon after we find him disciplining the Boston militia, where he was held in such high distinction that he was appointed one of the first depu…

In 1637, his great friend Sir Harry Vane, sent him as commander of the colony troops, to Saybrook,'* Connecticut." The same year he was "disfranchised, and eventually banished from the jurisdiction of Massachusetts-- his ideas of religious toleration being more liberal than those around him." "In 163S, he returned to England, but was banished thence for certain religious and moral delinquence…

Give me leave to observe two things from hence -- first, when the hour of death is not yet come, you see God useth weak means to keep His purpose inviolated ; secondly, let no man despise advice and counsel of his wife, thougJi she be a ivcinan." The book abounds in similar quaint passages. It is filled wath religious cant, for he was an arrant h}^ocrite. He appears to be equally fond of sinn…

In February, 16^4, the Dutch soldiers, under their valiant leader, encountered the Indians on what is now called Indian Hill, in the town of Bedford, leaving five hundred of their enemy dead on the field. He totally extinguished the Pequots. Besides this, Underbill is"said to have killed one hundred and fifty Indians on Long Island. He was a representative from Stamford to the General Court o…

in ililTerent placts he settled at Oyster Bay, in or aboui the year 1655." - i In 1665 he was a delegate from that town to the meeting at Hampf ^^x:n\, by order of Governor Nicoll, and was by him made.high sheriff of f the North Riding on Long Island. In 1667, the Matinecock Indians conveyed to liim a large tract of their land, a part of which, called Kenihvorth or Killingworth, a portion of wh…

Elizabeth, the daughter of Captain John Underbill by his first yviie, was baptized at Boston, 14th February, 1636. By his second vriie, Elizabeth, daughter of Robert Feke, (whose wife was the widow of Henry Winthrop, son of Gov, Wintlirop,) he had issue, Nathaniel Underbill, before mentioned, who was born 2 2d of February, 1663, removed to Westchester in 16S5, and bought lands of John Turner; a…

412 mSTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. estate of his father, of Kiliingworth, 4th of November, 1975. Upon" th- 22d of March, 16S6 7, Nathaniel UnderhiU and Mary, his wife, of tV.c town and county of Westchester, conveyed all their land of ever>' kind at Matinecock, Oyster Bay, " which is the land that my father, John Underhill, Senr., lived upon, with forty acres in the woods, which 1 boug…

On one occasion he was captured by a party of Tories or Cowboys, led by Isaac MartUngh, who conveyed their prisoner to a neighboring barn, suspended him by his feet, comijelled him to eat oats off the floor, and otherwise badly treated him. The sufferer on being released, vowed vengence on his tormentors, declaring he would shoot every one of them if an opportunity should ever occur; and happ…

Robert, however, provided himself with a large club and arranged chairs along the entry, upon which he suddenly commenced a violent attack, striking furiously with his club, at the same time stamping furiously on the floor and making all the noise possible, as though there were others aiding him on the inside, then he would strike the door and dare the robbers to come on saving, " we are ready…

The Hunter family is originally from the County of AjTshire, Scotland; two houses of that name having existed in that country, for many centuries. " The surname," says Robertson, " is obviously derived from the chase, before the use of ftxed family names, as at present. Thus Johne le Hunter, de la Forester de Paisley; the Hunter of Stragrife, appears in the Seoitish rolls." The great-grandfathe…

For at the battle of Poictiers, the great-great grand-father of Pierre Bayard, the good knight without fear and without reproach, fell by the side of the French King John. At the battle of Agincourt, was slain his great-grand-father; his grandfather was left on the field of Montlerey with six mortal wounds, not to speak of lesser ones ; and at the battle of Guignegaste, his father was so severel…

There is a tradition in the family that he was shipped from Rochelle in a hogahead. He soon rallied around him a congregation of Huguenot refugees, whose pastor he continued until his death. He mirried, in Holland, Anna Stuyvesant, sister of Peter Stuyvesant, the last Dutch Governor of New York. Madame Anna Bayard, her husband being then dead, accompanied her brother, Peter Stuv-^-estant, to N…

In the changes from Dutch to Enghsh, and from English to Dutch, and again to English supremacy, he maintained a high position. Tiie demagogue Leisler, du'-ing his usurped authority, found in Bayard a formidable impediment, and caused him to be indicted for high treason. The judge -- Atwood -- like another Jeftries, compelled the jur\' to find him guilty and sentenced him to be hung. He appealed…

On this property stands the celebrated " Spy Oak," so named from the fact that a spy found prowling around the American camp, swung for his crime, from one of its largest branches -- tradition says it was the limb that once overhung the road, but has been cut short, upon which he died -- much legendary lore is associated with this ancient denizen of the forest, which has reached the huge dime…

Jeffrey Ferfiger or Ferris, of : Watertown, Massachusetts, was admitted a freeman, A.D. 1635.* From thence he removed to Weathersfield, in 1658, and nmst have been residing at Fairfield, in Connecticut, according to the following extract taken from the Probate Records. -- "Order of the Courts of Probate, Fairfield, on estate of Jeffrey Fferris, relative to marriage contract with his deceased w…

The family happened to be at breakfast, in the present house, on the morning of the 12th of October, 1776, when a gun from the British flag-ship announced the disembarkation of the troops ; this signal was instantly answered by the enemies' shipping, which lay at anchor between City Island and Throckmorton's neck. On the next day Gen. Lord Howe, supposing that he had been deceived by his guides…

Kee., ir^S-- I'r.r,. p or. ■ d 2!st Sepfi-niber, li'.'i'.>, Nitk'>Ia-< Kiiyl-y, of Westchester, carpententer, sells his house lot, whli-ii li>'s over ajr.ilrisc Mr. Pell'-; house, and aJJoi-uu;; lo '.hat; lui wl.ieh w.is I'onnerlv miu", and now h, Julm Fcniases, to Joha Wiuter, of WesicUeiter, aud the commonage Uiereuuco beloiigiug, tc. THE TOWN OF WESTCHESTER. 417 .1 proper explanation had …

The house occupies a splendid situation near the entrance of the point, commanding on the right and left extensive prospects of the East River. ^Mr. Hamm.ond was the son of Abijah Hammond and grandson of John Hammond, who emigrated to Massachusetts in 16S0. His first M-ife was Catharine, a daughter of Abraham Ogden, by whom he had, with other issue, a son -- the late Ogden Hammond -- who resi…

Throckmorton's Pomt is distinguished as being the scene of important military operations, and was for a short time in the possession of the enemy during the Revolationar)' War. The following account is from General Heath's memoirs : -- " OcTOBEi: 3d, 1776. -- Thi; brigiiJier pjencrals of our p:oncrars division, « were in council, and sevenil new works w<'re laid out ; ainonir oihprs. a redoub…

Hand, immediately on his return to his camp, to fix upon one of the best subaltern officers, a:i,l twenty-live picked men of his corps, and assign them to this pass, as their alarr.ipost at all times ; andinca.«e the enemy nadei; landing on Frog's Neck, to direct this officer immediately to take up the planks of the bridge ; to have evcrythin.- in readiness to set the mill on fire ; but not to…

'' October Dth. -- Our general's division was formed in line, with its advance, reserve flank-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…

Jack.<;on of the artillery, with a si.v 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 rifleraen and yagers kept up a scattering popping at each other across the marsh ; and the Americans on their side, and the British on the other, threw up a work at the end of tlie caiiseway.…

Lee Avas 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., Mere passing the Sound eastward, just at dusk, probably conve…

The officer on command tliere, this moniing, 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 Yalentine's, the nearest to We…

Upon this, the brigade was ordered to halt, the whole to primo and load, and the rear regiment to file off by the loft, and march briskly to reinforce the Americans at the pass, at the head of the creek. At this instant, Gen. Washington came up, and having inquired of our general the state of thing.", ordered him to return immcdi.toly and have his division formed ready for action, and to take …

Egbert Benson) is asserted for this name, and 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, to Connecticut, as his peculiar domain j but they being in possession, determined, of course, to try to hold it. By Connecticut, the premises in question, is to be understood, the original Connecti…

The Indians were fully sensible of v/hat they had to dread from such an adversary, and accordingly betook themselves to a course not unusual on occasions of great difficulty and danger ; they referred tlie case to tlie squav/s, the mothers of the tribes, who, it is said, recommended an offer to quit, on being allowed their betterments -- a Novanglican law term, devised to signify the dwelling…

The renowned arch-leader, an host in himself, took the field alone ; and being an over-match for the Indians in skill and spirit, he at first advanced on them ; but, they having provided there should be constantly reinforcements on their march, thereby preserving their conps entire, and harrassing him incessantly, giving him no rest night or day. a licatn's ?Iera. 6T. THE TOWN OF WESTCHESTER.…

to Coram, in the middle of the island ; but it being in his nature not to remain idle long, and " rage superadded, soon roused him and ministered to him the means of revenge. He collected all the rocks in the island in heaps at Cold Spring, and throwing them in different directions, to dirTerent distances across the Sound in Connecticut, covered the surface of it with them as we now bee it; a…

Upon the north-east side of Throckmorton's point, lies Locust Island, the property of the late Capt. Wright. On the south, the shores of the East River are ornamented with numerous handsome residences, as the country scats cf Frederick C. Ilavemeyer, Francis Islorris and Peter C. Vansckeck, formerly belonged to Lhilip I. Livingston, Esq., who expended large sums in procuring every novelty in th…

Spicer's and Brocketfs Necks are situated at the south-west extremity of Throckmorton's neck proper, and constitute what was formerly known as the " Grove Farm." This property, we have seen, was patented by Governor Nicolis to Thomas Hunt in 1667, who bequeathed it in 1694 to his grandson Josiah Hunt. At Josiah's death, A.D. 1729, it went to his son Thomas Hunt upon the demise of the latter, …

The Westchester Creek which is here nearly three quarters of a mile across, abounds with ever}- kind and description of shell and salt water fish. Among the latter, may be enumerated, bass, weak fish, black fish, drum, eels, flounders, spice, tomicods, perch, porgies, horse mackerel, herrings, bequeals, garnet, &c. One of the most popular fishermen m this neighborhood is Natey Bergen, of Unio…

This estate was formerly held by the Cromwell family from whom it obtained, for a while, the name of " Croimt^eir s Neck!' In 16S5, John Cromwell, supposed nephew of the Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell, " and Elizabeth Cromwell, his wife, exchanged six acres of meadow with Thomas Hunt, for eight acres of upland, situated upon Castle Neck."'^ From the Cromwells it went to a younger branch of t…

S .:jjnaii, M. 1). <, • -- 2:1. LiuJley^lCaroULie Murray Anna Amelia^Valeutine Frances ='^iiliani F L Murray I =-2. Mary Murray Soaman Liriugstciii Waring >i'aiy M. Elizabeth C. I I I i3e'a:ilp Livingston Fanny Livingston^^Robert Ludlow Ca-e Amelia Ferns Joh] a 2 Rot>ert„:Mar!an;ia GertriKle^Fdmunt CaruUnc; ■WiUliim Murray 1 Taber ColJeu | UnilL:rhUl Murray Livia^ston LinilievFcrrii Fli…

in;i[haa, n'ill Johu. ob.Nov.,„EU Wlllum, Ob. youiiy Miiry„BeuJamin pi^ll Elvia^MacKleworth Jriuuthan^L' L2izabeth^-To<i. Com; Aone Beujdfnln, ob.^Sarah . sula Catlin Elijah, b. Jan. 24, 17CS;_1. Pboebe navilaiia,.b 1770 Ob. May 7th, 1S42 I -2. Amelia Livingston, b. 1772^ Elizabeth, _Thomas Cock. M.D, P- PhiEbe=,E(lroimfl John Jane S Jane I Under- HMVi-TUndero ' hill land Mary Augusta Ann…

The family of Wilkins" was originally seated in the County of Glamoyar, South Wales, and derives from " Robert de Wintona, or Wincestria, who came into that county with Robert Fitzhamon, who was lord of the manor of Languian, near Cowbridge, and built a castle there, the ruins of which are still e.xtant. The valley underneath, is called Point Wilkyn (Welkyn's vale) to this day.* Members of th…

He was elected a member of the House of Assembly, about the lime of his father's return to the Uriited States; and when, in iSo6, 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 1S17, when he was removed to be placed on the bench of the Sup…

b Burki;'s UK. of th" land ;.l s;catry of E:i;jland, vol. iii, o'JS. e Lo.'-cnzo t^dUm's Biug. Sketches ot American Loyali-sts. To face page 424, AdQ^FraMces Dash^ood Elizabeth ^FruncU Lewis (ttie sillier) GaUaii.^in;i Lj Edward H._.Eliza Livlngstoa Julian (inXaiu) (His famt" liaiili JoUnsoa PEUIGREK OF LUDLOW, OF WESTCHESTER. Gabriel La(ilow_jSurati Hamaer, Came to New York city, where…

The old Wilkins mansion, which stands on the south side of the neck is now converted into a farm house. Here in 1776, three of the clergy-,-. viz : Doctors Cooper, Chandler and Seabury, managed to secrete themselves for some jime, notmlhstanding the most minute and presevering search was made for them, so ingeniously contrived was the place oi their conceabaent in and about the old-fashioned c…

The interior contains some valuable family paintings, viz : Gabriel Veq)lank Ludlow, (son of Col. Gabriel Ludlow, of Hempstead. Long Island,) aged fourteen, paint-d when at Oxford, by the celebrated Opie ; Jvlrs. Sanmel G. Verplanck, daughter of Charles Crommehn and Anne St. Clair,«with her grandson, Gulian McEvers, by Copley ; Goldsborow Banyar, Deputy Secretary of the Province of N"ew York…

Ear.s of Oikiif'y ami Caitlini's-. A silvf r tankanl of rhi- M Clalrs, ill tin; pois.'^-i.iu of 1;. IJ. 1,11'U'Hv, Ksii , in-ars the fullowuij co.il of arms : i^arti riv, isr azun; u >nip -.a a:;i-lior >aiH lurn-d. wva i-rocc in sulrier, or. wit iin a lioiihlp tri'-~iir.- couiiiornn\vti>,<l of tile !a--t f ir orKiiey : i.l. a crrs:* tu^jrailtU ; 3d, azure, bbi;) uud jr sail, or lor Caithuess. •J…

Sir F^dmund Ludlow's eldest son, by his first wife, Bridget Cokrr, was Sir Henr}' Ludlow, Knight, M.P. for that shire, born 15S7, who married Letitia, daughter of Thomas West, Lord Delaware, by whom he had issue, with three daughters ; Edmund Ludlow, the celebrated republican general during the civil wars in England, who died at Vivay in S'.vitzerland, in 1693, aged 73, where a monument is ere…

The family of Ludluw, (which derives its surname from the ancient town so denominated in the County of Salop.) settled at Hill Deverell in Wiltshire, in the reign of Edward HI., 1350, at which time lived William Ludlow, Esq., of Wiltshire, who married Margaret, daughter of William Rymer, wb.ose son John Ludlow, married Leonora, daughter of Thomas Ringv/ood ; their son was John Ludlow, who mar…

"The tract between the Karlem river and the large stream next eastward, was Bronck's land," says Benson, and it was at the house of Bronck that the Indians concluded a treaty of peace with the Dutch secretary, Cornelis Van Tienhoven, in the spring of 1642.'* Upon the i6th of August, 1680, the town of Westchester did give and grant unto William Richardson and his associates, the privilege of th…

" I do hereby give, devise and bequeath unto my son Peter, and to bis heirs, all my mills, mill-house, mill-boat, farm and land, and all and every the appurtenances thereunto belonging, .'situate and being in the county of Westchester, upon Eronck.s's river, lately known as the milU of William IlicJiarchon, to have and to hold unto my son Peter, and to his heirs and assignees forever."": James…

It appears from the foilowinar, that ther^ wa"? an ancl'Mil buryirig-crouml in tho vicinity of ])e Laiic-y'.^ mills, near the Dniii.v, approachoJ t>y a nairow lano K;acliiit; from th'- hiirhway to Westchester roail :-- " Julin Feiri-i, of the borough town of \Vestc!i(-ti'r, in his \A-.t will, d itotl 9th of .ttay, ITls, directs: 'as als > li'e land lvir;tr betwixt the hit.'hi\-ay that Ifa'ls t…

James, the first of these, was educated at Corpus Christi college, Cambridge, England, in which co'.It'U^? h'i father had been educated before him. On quitting college, he entered the army, rising to the rank of captain. In the unfortunate c.impaign against Ticonderoga, he was an aid of Abercrombie's. \\'hen Ijis father died, or shortly after, Captain de Lancey sold out, inheriting the princ…

Excepting Sir William Pepperell," Captain James de Lancey appears to have 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 na\y, and died a bachelor. James, late Lt. Col. ist Dragoon Guards, is li\'ing, also a bachelor. Two of the daughters, Anne and…

Sabine, in his sketches of American Loyalists, states that, "at the period of the French war, Oliver de Lancey occupied a commanding position," and perhaps he did not overrate his personal influence when he said, that if in the expedition against Crown Point, he " should accept the command of the New York regiment, he could, in ten days, raise the whole quota of troops allotted to that colony…

By this government he was attainted of treason, and his large property confiscated." "At the evacuation in 17S3, he went to England, and died at Beverly, Yorkshire, in 17S5, aged sixty-eight. His body is interred in the choir of the Minster, while a monument standing near the transept records his services." '"His son, Oliver de Lancey, Jr., was educated in Europe; put early in the 17th Light D…

This branch of the family is now extinct in the male line ; its last man having been killed at Waterloo, in the person cf Sir WiUiani Heathcole de Lancey, the Quarter-master-General of Wellington's army." 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 Cadwalla…

In addition to this Mr. kip s estate was neanhat of Col. de Lane y. and a close iutiniarv had alwars ?; n 'ih ^-^'^■'•'•■'» ^l^'""- J''- ^--'^ th-r.^fore, easily m.tr.oed i., accept a captain s'c mm " ion n v^f ,'^^' government, and embark ail his interests in this cimtest He ram' Icon lan ^fro n*^! s i- ;irrV''!'l*'i!-lf?''; ^^'"n^",,:"''-'' ^^'-i"'^' J'^""''l 'he British anny wi-h the colonel,…

His coq)s in:u;e free with the cattle of that part of the country, and got the sonbr; '.v.'-/ of " Cow Boys," in revenge for their knowledge in the article of Loef. The colonel finally fixed his residence in Nova Scotia, and in 1-97, 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, age…

By an indenture bearing date the 29th of July, 1774, the trustees of Westchester, for clivers 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 has been granted or appointed by the town, for the use of the mills, etc.'' The present proprietor, Philip M. Lydig, Esq., holds by conveyance from u…

The following appropriate lines were written by a gentlemen, after a visit paid to this beautiful spot, the former residence of the de Lancey family : -- DE LANCET'S ANCIENT PINE. Where gentle Bronx clear winding flows, The shadowy banks betsveen, Where blossomed bell or wilding rose Adorns the briglitest green ; Memorial of the fallen great, The rich and honoured line, Stands high in so…

Wo ho ! the satiate traveler stays Where eve's cahu glories shine. To weep as tells of other days, De Lancy's ancient pine. THE TOWN OF WESTCHESTER. 43 1 Al a short distance from Lydig's mills, on the property of Mr. Leonard .\I.\; •'••<, may be s<;en the ruins of an old chateau, since the residence of Lewis If. Guerlain. The following inscription upon a marble monument hard by, so touchingl…

Immediately north of the village of West Farms lies " Bronx Dale," the wooded sides of which present a most romantic appearance. In this neighborhood is a small scattered hamlet containing two public houses, two stores and about twenty dweUings; also the extensive bleach factory of the late Mr. James Bolton. Mr. Bolton, was a native of Great Bolton in Lancashire, where he v.-as born on the 8t…

father, Peter Lorillard, Senr., who died some years ago, was the oldest son of Pierre Lorillard, a native of France in 1763, by liis wife, Hanna!i Moore. Peter, Senr., with his brothers, was one of the many men v,-l-.0;'j energy and hard labor resulted not only in gaining them wealth, but i;i promoting the prosperity which the metropolis of the United Ctatcs novv enjoys. Descended from an anc…

Lorillard succeeded to the business, which prospered so well that it brought to its proprietor miUions of dollars, and made it what it now is, one of the largest tobacco houses in New York ' city. Mr. Lorillard died at Saratoga, October 6th, 1S67, aged seventytwo. The low ground east of the " Bron.x Dale " is called " Bear Swamp," after the savage animal that about two centuries ago inhabited …

It is bounded on the north by Yonkers, ea?' by the Bronx, south by the East River, and west by the Harlem River. Kings Bridge, across Harlem River, is just within the line at the north-west corner of this towTi. It derives its name from its situation being west of the New England settlements. In 1663 it was claimed by Shonearockite and other Indians, as appears from the following conveyance t…

ITiis may certify whom it mayconceme that we Shonearockite .W^^pomoe Tuckorre Wiiawhapehucke, Capahase, Qiianusco, Shaquiske, Passacliabenue, Ilarrawooke, have ahened and stjld unto Edward Jessup and John Richardson, both of the place above said, a certain Tract of land bounded on the east l)y the River Aqaehiing or Bronxkx to the midst of the River, on the northward by the Trees marked, &c., b…

Yv^'apomk, his niarko, 5. TccKOP.p.E, his marke, 3. "WK.vftUAPEnrcKE, his marke, 4. Capahase, his marke, 8. QrAxu.?co, his marke, 7. Shaquiske, his marke, 6. PASSACHAHExyE, his marke, 9. Hap.rawooke, his marke. Signed in prescnrc of Ed"\vai:d Walters, IllCIIAKD PONTOS, Nathan Bailey. March 12tli, 1604, I Shawnarockett iu the name and bclialf of the rest doe :.cknowledge to liave received o…

Upon ye maine being bounded to the east by the river conmionly called by the Indians Aqufhnng, otherwise Broncke river, extending to the midst of said river to the north, by the mark't trees and by a piece of hassock meadow, westwardly a little brook called by the natives Sackicralaing , and southward by the Sound or E"st River, iucludin'' within a certain neck of land called Quinnahung, which…

Know ye, that bv virtue of the commission aud authority unto me given by his royal highness, I have ratified, confirmed and and granted, and by these presents do ratify, confirm and grant, unto John Ricliardsou 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…

Edward Jessup one of the above patentees, like most of the ori^nal settlers of Westchester, emigrated from Fairfield, Connecticut. In 1653. occurs the name of Edward Jessope, owner of lands on Sascoe neck in that touTi. By his wife Elizabeth Bridges, he seft issue a son, Edward, and two daughters. Elizabeth married Thomas Hunt, of the Grove fann, Westchester, from vv-hom the Hunts of Hunt's P…

I will aud bequeatli unto my soune, 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 him for his use a year and a day after my decease. I will and bequi atli unto iny grand-child, Mary ITunt, twenty shiiiinu's, to bee pay<i in a yc:ir and a day after my decease. I will a…

Sarah Bridges, my well beloved brother-in-law, John Burroughs, and Ralph Hunt, overseers of tliis my last will and teastament, likewise to be assistants to ray execatrix in all cases and difficulties ; and this I do o^vne aa my owne act and deed, to all true intents and meanings, and due furthermore ratify and confirm it as my owne act and deed by ye setting to my hand and seal, the day and ye…

"We whose names are underwritten being made choice of by John Richardson and Thomas Hunt, bolhe inhabiting in Westchester, in the North Riding of Yorkshire, to make an eqiial 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 wiihin that purchase, save some upland …

Uut John Richardson, having twenty acres of upland and meadow, more or less, iviii^ oa the southermost poynt of the wrne field neck, v.hich tract of land 13 a district of itself by a divisional line running west and by north-east aad by *vjtli, and all the rest of the upland, both in that neck and a little neck adjoinin.,; to it, is Thomas Hunt's, with highways laid out, and into the above s:ud…

The three daughters and co-heh-esses of John Richardson were : Bertha, wife of Joseph Ketcham, of Newtown, Long Island ; Mary, wife of Joseph Hadley, of Yonkers; and Elizabeth, wife of Gabriel Leggett, from whom descend the Leggetts of West Farms. His last will bears date i6th November, 1679 ; in it he bequeaths -- "To his beloved wife, Martha, all his housing and orchard, and all movebles wi…

"To'his son-in-law, Joseph Hadley, a pasture of three acres already laid out, &c.,at or about the first spring, aud all the meadow that is already divided, that is ou this side the river above ya planting neck." "To his three daughters, two hundred acres of laud each ; " " and to his brother's son, in England, Joseph Richardson, one hundred acres, if he come within the space of one whole year …

Y., WUlf! aud .VJmr., 1GC3 ta lt>S3. Vol. i., p. +31. 43S HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. the river Aquehung. or Bronx, extending to the midst of the said river, on the nonh 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 appears to have been given for quit-r…

"Whereas Thomas Hunt, sen., of ye TFt^i Farms in ye laraugh town and county of Westchester in ye colony of New York, yeoman, and Elizabeth Leggett of ye same place, widow, did on the 9th day of May last past, by an instrument under their hands and seals, formally agree and conclude that the Weit Farms lots containing twelve in number, should be surve3'ed and laid out by myself or some other per…

That is to say, begin at a chestnut tree standing on the river side above Bijvanci:s mill, nmniug thence north forty-three degrees, west two hundred and eighty-thrce, to a marked white wood, tlience 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 twe…

Compre- Lciu'.td with a certain patent granted by Governor Richard JN'icolls to Edward jrisiip and John Richardson in the year of our Lord Christ lOGG, except thirty :i,rc3 v.-Lich he, said Thomas Hunt, formerly sold to John Feryedon and Robert VL.nnmi;; and also thirty acres belonging to the said Elizabeth Leggett, being in li<'u of u'le aforesaid thirty acres on which Thomas Davenport now d…

Upon the 4th of February, 17 12, "Elizabeth Leggett, widow of Gabriel Leggett and daughter of John Ricliardson, released her title and interest of all the common and undivided lands, that ISIr. Lev»is Morris makes any claim to v.ithin our patent of West Farms:' In 1737, "William Leggett, assignee to the \\i\xi oi fohn Richardson, oi one-half moiety of the West Farms, and Abraham Lent, of the …

It contains an Episcopal, a Dutch Reformed, a Presbyterian, and a Methodist church ; several taverns, stores of different kinds, and a post office ; also, several extensive manufactories. Near the centre of the v-illage is situated the Episcopal church ; a beautiful Gothic structure, of wood. The bell-tower is attaclied to the north-eastern comer. Over the principal entrance, is a neat porch.…

Vv''ashington Pvodman was unanimously called to be rector of the parish. The credit of first attempting the establishmerit of an Episcopal church in this village, is due, under God, to Miss Margaret Hunt,'' a lady whose intelligent zeal, kindly sympathy and untiring benevolence, deser\'e especial mention. The work was undertaken by this lady ; and, although the number of Episcopalians in the…

It was incorporated, in 1S14, by the name of the "First Presbyterian Church in the village of West Farms;" Robert Givan, Caleb PelJ, Ebenczer Waterbur}', James Bathgate, James Renwick and John B. Gillespie, first trustees.* Prior to the year 1S36, it belonged to the Bedford Presbytery, but is now in connection with the second New York Presbytery. The present church edifice was erected in 181 =;.…

The Dutch Reformed church of this village was first organized in 1S39, under the pastoral charge of the late Rev. George Bourne, of New York and incorporated on the i6th of March, 1840." First elders, Thomas B-jtlcr, George Wilson, and Abijah Rogers; first deacons, James P. F> pastor. died, resiorned. ten, J. G. Rowland, and Stephen Kelly. Called. 1S39, 1842, 1845. 1853, 1856, 1867, …

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 made a sally towards Df Lanct-ys Mills^ where tliey surprised and routed the guard, v.'Ounding several, but not killing or taking any o…

Those who had hand-grenades, had short ladders to enable them to reach the port holes, the exact hciglit of which Colonel Burr had ascertained. Colonel Burr gave Captain Black his instructions in the hearing of his compan\-, assuring him of his protection If they were attacked h\ superior numbers ; for it was expected that the enemy, who had several thousand men at and near Kings Bridge, would …

"-..;;.■ ivw escaped, and the rest surrendered -without our having- lost a single u.s.'j. Though many shots were fired at us, we did not fire a gun."* Ahiiougli the inhabitants appear to have suffered much during the Kovuhition, they generally continued firmly attached to the interests of \:.<.'It country. In. iJT^ occurs the following petition to tlie Hon. Pro- •.::'.cial Congress, from the …

'■ IT'imhly Showeth that we were summoned to appear at Westchester in oi-dcr t.) ch'iose officers, according to tlie resolution of the Congi-ess, it Laving been n'!>resented, as we understand, that there was not a competent number of men ill Dur district to form a company, we therefore beg leave to inform you tliat the .^la:lor of Fordham and the West Farms, have, in the militia, always been c…

Isaac Curser, Jr., Tunis I.e Jove, Philip Hunt', Stephen Emboli, Kathan'l Lawrence, Peter Devoe, James S\' ain, Na/.nrctli Iirewer, Edward Harris, Jolm Col lard, Cornelius Jacobs, Hezekiah Ward, Tunis Garrison, Isaac Cant, Gilbert Taylor, Robert Gilmer, Benjanii'.i Archer, Jr., Daniel Devoe, Jr., John Enibrio, Sen. Jacob Lent, Abraham Lent, Dennis II yer. Jacob Valentino, Abra…

This property was formerly occupied by the Hunt family, for nearly one hundred and sixty years, having passed into their hands by the marriage of Thomas Hunt with Elizabeth Jessup, daughter of Edward Jessup, one of the first patentees. In 1688, Thomas Hunt, of the Grove farm, granted to his son, Thomas Hunt, one hundred acres, lying on the south side of Gabriel Leggett's land, bounded eastward…

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 RutHed its hoary top in the fresh breezes, Glancing in light, like spray on a green billow. Or the fine frost work which young winter freezes, When first his power in infant pastime trying, Congeals sa…

White-powdcr'd d')g trees, and stiff holiies Haunting, Gaudy as rustics in their May-day dresses, MAP OF HUNT'S POINT. THE TO^V^' OF WEST FARMS. 445 Blue pellorets from purple leaves upslanting A modest gaze, like eyes of a j'ouag maiden Shining beneath dropp'd lids the evening of her -^s-edding. The breeze fresh springing from the lip3 of morn, Kissiug the leaves, and sighing so to loose …

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 oe THOMAS HUNT, who departed this life, July 4th, 1S08, in the SOth year of his age. He possessed the cardinal virtues in an eminent degree ; he was temperate, brave, patient and just ; The solid rock shall sink beneath …

Iirako, author of the '• culprit ' iiiiil Hit' " Ainnricau Flay," wfio iliod over lifiy years ajjo, at tu> n;.'i.- Oi !wi.'iitv-;ive, ixit'.i th^; n-puidtion of otio of tUe most gifted of Americuu iioL'ts. lie haa bai'^uae clii'iil.'th',' motUcr of Mis. *..uaoi-. '\-'fi inSTORY OF THE COUNTY OT \VESTCHESTER. , PEDIGRKF. UF jLEGETT, OF WEST FARMS. Arms : -- Az. on a hend ar. tbreu human lioart…

Wil- Abra-_l.Rcbecca liam ham 1 ilortian 2 Catharine I Wyly Elizabill uat. ns'J, I ChUds, Jan. 14, I'raser n.it. Aul Ob. .June ob. Dec. 1720 17,17251 " " " |_15, 1312 I William, nat Aug. 4, 1749, ob. .-".pr. 29, lS2Si I I Isaac William Mil a ■-3 ii O : KeW York, I 2.E. Morgan Ezekiel„ Johii.__, I I 20 O P N >-i^ F William IT. of_ Margaret Thomas^l. Anne Kob'.'rc James Char^WilUa…

Fitz Greene Halleck's pathetic lines on the death of his companion, will not be considered inappropriate here, especially as the last two c-f the first stanza are engraved upon this tombstone : -- Greene be the turf above thee, Friend of my better day ! 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…

Upon JVaddingion Point, the south-west projection of the PLzniing Neck, is situated Blythe place-- formerly belonging to Francis Barretto, Esq. The house is a handsome edihce 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 \icinity of Blythe place stood the…

To his sou John, all his house iu;ii out-houses, orchard, land and the meadows in the Planting Xeck. and the tntndow, ice, also that messuage and tenement Avhich Thomas Williau;s dwells u'v-a, and was formerly my father-in-law's, John Richardson, his uow dwelling h'ju.-e, and orchard aud out houses with the land and meadow which I bo;i:::ht (jf John Ferguson, Sen., and Robert Manning, togethe…

Prior to Colonel De Lance/s taking possession of his father's house, a party of British refugees took, with other property, his favorite animal, whilst he, being unarmed, could only bluster and threaten. He refused, however, to leave them, and actually accompanied tlie robbers two miles on their route to head-quarters. As the party were passing tlie soot which now makes the southern entrance …

Our heroes swam the north river, (it was the early part of October,) and ran all that night. The next day thry concealed themselves in the woods, and the following night kept on their way, avoiding all habitations of note. Not kno',nng the state of parties in the country', they skulked from one place to another until thcv reached Dutchess county, where ConckHn was known. Here, they rested th…

"All ihat certain tract of land being part of the manor of ^rorrisania, situate lying and being in the county of Westchester, in the Province of New York afoicsaid, beginning at the mouth of a small brook or run of water commonly called or known by the name of 'SViQiram Brook, but by some falsely called Sackicrahung : it being the first brook to the westward of an isthmus or neck of land know…

James Graham was an alderman of New York in t6So and 16S1. Li THE TOWN OF WEST FARMS. 449 if'.Sj he was appointed Recorder, and was the first who held that office. Ho afterwards was appointed Attorney Gentral of this province. His si;bse<iucnt career in public life was of the most prominent character, haung filled several high Legislative stations in this city and Province. He removed in the l…

" November 7th, 1779, (says General Heath,) at night, Colonel Armand proceeded with his corps from near Tarrytown to the vicinity of Morrisania, to the house of Alderman Leggett, where he sur-. prised and took Major Bearmore and five other prisoners. The secresy, precaution, gallantry and discipline exhibited by the colonel and his corps on this occasion did them much honor. In the capture of…

Graham's slaves,) announced the important fact, " Dinner is on the table." All turned their faces to the banqueting room, but before any one entered the door, there was a cry of fire heard. Col. 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 …

James Graham was a native of Scotland, and is found a resident merchant of the city of New York, as early as July, 1678; and a few years later, proprietor of lands in Ulster County, Staten Island, and in New Jersey. He succeeded Mr. Budyard as Attorney General of the Province of New York on the loth of December, 1685, and was sworn of the Council on the 8th of October, 16S7. " When the governme…

Graham became again Attorney-Gen ersl in the follo;^-ing ISTay. He was about nine years speaker of the Assembly, i.e. from 1691-1694, 1695- 1698, and a part of 1699, when the friends of Leisler being in a majority, the House voted a bill of Indictment, in the shape of a Remonstrance against their opponents, and had the cruelty to request their speaker to sign it. To enable him to avoid this un…

The other members of the family consisted, in 1698,- of one overseer, two white servants, and thirty-three slaves."'* MANOR OF MORRISANIA. This Manor, formerly annexed in 1791 to the ancient Borough to^vn of Westchester was, by an act of the Legislature, in 1783, added to New York county. Its name is derived from the Morris family, the first mesne Lords and patentees under the crown; the ter…

Jonas Bronck from one side and Peter Andriessen auil Lourent Dayts from the other, who agreed tO'-'^ether amicably in the follovring manner : Said Mr. Bronck shall show to tlie persons aforesaid a certain lot of land, of wliich he is proprietor, and v.hich is situated opposite the river and the plain of Mauliattan ; in which lot aforesaid they may cultivate tobacco and maize, upon the express…

Eronck aforesaid, to dispose of according to pleasure ; they shall be further obliged to rt'- turu the field that they again surrender, that it is iu proper order to be pkjughed, and sowed with grain; this lot of ground they shall have the use during three years, for which Mr. Bronck shall have no other claim than that the land siiall have been cleared and brought into a proper manner of cult…

By the marriage of Antonia Slaghboom, Bro?ick's /and passed into the Van Curler family. In a letter to the patroon Van Reassalaer, dated, "The Manhattans, this i6th of June, 1643," Van Curler says: -- " I am at present betrothed to the widow of the late Mr. Jonas Bronck. May the good God vouchsafe to bless me in my undertaking, and pleased to grant that it might conduce to His honor and to our…

His influence among the Indians was unlimited, and in honor of his memory tliese 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 into their hands, of whose danger he might recei\-e timely notice. On his marr…

" He was highly respected by the governors of Canada, and the regard entertained for him by Monsieur de Tracy, viceroy of that country, \ull be best judged of by the following extract of a letter which that high personage addressed him, dated Quebec, 30th April, 1667 : -- " ' If vou find it agreeable to come hither this summer, as j'ouhave caused me to hope, you will bo most welcom?, and ente…

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 wTiting to Holland, announces that ' our cousin Arendt Van Curler proceeds o\"erland to Canada, having obtained leave from our General, and been invited thither by the viceroy, M. de Tracy. In an e\il hour he embarked…

" Whereas Juffrou Ar.tonia Slaghboom, the widow and relict of Monsieur Axeudt vau Curler, late of Schauccktade near Albany, is laiely dead, and in her last will and testament did nominate and appoint William Beeckman, Sen., of this city, to be her executor, and the said William Beeckman having made applicatiou unto me for letters of administration upon the estate of the deceased," &c.,&c.« On…

Broncks' land, lying and being on the maine to the east and over against Harlem town, having a certain small creek or kill which runs between the north-west part of it and Little Barnes Island, near Hell-gate, and so goes into the East River and a greater creek or river which divides it from JIanhattoes Islands, containing about 500 acres or 250 margon of land, anil including all the push the…

Given under my hand and ECftl at Fort James in New York, on the island of JIanhattoes, the day of in the 20th year of his majestle's r(,-ign, Anuo Domini IHG . RICHARD NICOLLS. THE TOW-t; of west FARMS. To face pag a ca-stie in Haiiu'S. iJictiiird, Captain In the regiment ^Sarali Pole, cnimnandt-d tiyhi.-i brother Lew- I U, lirst propnet.n- of Mi/rrisania | vis Morris, proprietor of 5ror…

s. ; Uolph, a lineal p'eb.lTJ.S, Wilkins, 2 S- nac. 10 Otr- IjJh j descendant of ob. 2lsr D. D. •' '_ .Sept., den. 16. I sheillnstrioiis Oct., ISIO. ^i^ ITU. PocfcoliaiiLes. Sr* ■r..: Major [m I'lipUam Gouvernear Mon-ia, ot Morrisania >in. lLV.il- ■liiliie Col.Lewia Anne \\al- Catha, rlue .Thomas Law- Mary^ Thomas Law- S.iran Ili'i.r._. iiiiilicrfiirJ Jamea van CortlandC Ge…

Willnim, of Antigua, ob. s. p. Lewis, of Barbadoes Richard of Bartiadoes, Ob. 1713. Itichard, Captain In the regiment Jarah Pole, foniinanded by hi.s brother Lew- j Ls, Urst propriet<n" of ^Icjrrisanla j Hon. Leivis Morris, proprietor of Morri3ania,_Liabella, da. of .James GnH» llrst Governor ot the Province of New ,Ter- I attoruey-eeneral of Sew ^ e iia;. 16:2, Ob. May, 1W6, ; interr…

Ricnard, Jacob Sabina=Robt, Mai Ob. Ob. of Pelham Itutherfard f=W.C. > UUU iJ,, J. Wayne 5" m" c'Sin^^^" «^ S? 5:iL=I Jl See of the High Court J.Catharine 'ilso, one of tiie Jud- i Staats Tenuluer; nat. 2M | ='i. Sarah dJaly, 1T62. wiUda- i ; Gouver- 171111, No. 2.S, p. 4ia I I neur. ;c. Interred at Mor- | lion. Roliert Hunter.^ one ot t'le proptie- i torsof New Jer.^ey, j and …

Sparks says that there was a contract dated the loth of August, 1670, in wliich Richard i5 styled " a merchant in New York," and Lewis, his brother, "a mercJ)ant in Barbadoes."'* "It follows," remarks Dunlap, "that Richard was in Barbadoes in 1670, and contracted to come on to New York to ]nirchase this grant of Alorrisa/iia for himself and brother, Lewis, who was to follow and settle on it ;…

The Morris family are originally of Welch origin and of great antiquity, being lineally descended from " Rys, sometimes called Rice Fitzgerald, brother to Rhys Prince of Geventland, which Rys or Rice Fitzgerald was settled in Monmouthshire." "In 1171 Rice united -with Strongbow, Earl of Striquil and Pembroke, his neighbor, and landed at Waterford in Ireland, with two hundred Knights and one thou…

About the middle of the fifteenth century a younger brother of the family of this first Maurice, (still settled in Monmouthshire.) who v/as named William, bore a commission in the army, and married a lady of good fortune in Devonsliire where he settled and had several sons.'' "One of the descendants in 1623 -- Sir William Morrice -- as it v/as then corruptly spelt, settled in Cornwall. In th…

maining in Monmouthshire, consisted ot' throe brothers -- Lev,-is, William and Richard," sons of Col. Lewis Morris. Lewis, the eldest son, who inherited the paternal estate of Tintern,''^ embarked for the West Indies as early as 1633, (according to the English State papers,) in the service of the New Providence Company. He also commanded a troop of horse in the Parliament army against Charles …

Kaiusboio with more f)rces thither, appointing hlui to command in tlie room of Sir Hugh Cholmely. Wliilst he was preparing for that service, being at Doncaster, ten or twelve nules from Pomfret, with a considerable force in the town, a party of horse dismounting at liis quarters and going up as friends to his chaniber, under pretence of liaving business with him, seized lilm first, and upon hi…

After his death, another comraaniler being appointed to carry on the siege, tliose in the castle were reduced to sucli extremities that some of the most desperate of them resolved, together with the governor, one Morris, who had been a page to the Earl of Stafford, to endeavor the breaking through our forces on horseback, which they attempted ; and, taongh most of llie.u were beaten back to th…

e Pi'.rcofield. two mlUs wst of Cliepstoir, was ion? the property of the W;iltera family till The year 17;;'J whea it w:i.s »• Id ti> Coi mi. 1 Murrn. futlieruf Vaieiitiue Morri.s, \L^»,.y who after- ■.vardd posdc8-ed it and T.) who<c tasle and liii-^rality it is indebted for it-, rliiof artitlci:)! lieuiiti.'s and ii \ li.u;,' I'-itablish d celebrary. -- •• Ue miie-iof Eii^^iaud aad \V;Ui'S," b…

He finally, however, consented and was present at the reduction of Jamaica; after which he returned to Barbadoes, and is iaid to have been interested in the purchase of St. Lucia in 1663. He, now openly professed the principles of the Quakers, and as one of their prominent members entertained tlie celebrated George Fox, at his seat near Bridgeto\\7i, when he visited Barbadoes in 167 1, and si…

William Morris, the second brother, who had for his portion an estate called Denhara held jointly wth one Blethiojii, considered at that time to be worth between four and five thousand pound sterling a 3ear, also joined the Parliamentary service, and took an active part against the king, when, (through his favorite, the Marquis of Worcester,) he attempted to enclose Wendswood Chase, ^Monmouths…

"Let me interrupt thee a moment, Samuel," said Perm. " Thou wilt remember that Lewis Morris, the elder, served ^undcr my father the Admiral ia the West Indies; he was somewhat blamed in the Hispaniola affair, but his conducl at the taking of Jamaica in IGoS, was much applauded, His association with my father led to an intimacy with myself, although he was many years older, and had its influenc…

Richard jM orris, the youngest of the three brothers, held a captain's commission in his brother Lewis's regiment. Upon the Restoration he retired to the Island of Barbadoes, where he married a lady of fortune, named Sarah Pole. In the Parish Registers of Barbadoes, among a list of owners of land, hired servants, and apprentices, together with bought servants and negroes, occurs the name of …

a LijypincotC » itana^inc, January, lSi>S, p. 34. 6 List of enii^ranis to America ITOO to ISOit, by BoTT.toa of New TorS, pa!»e 4CT. Ia V.\<i same work occurs the foiiowini? entries: "Twenty >Iaij. 1035, transported to Vu'Kiiiia, Imbiirtiued In the ^peeasvell, of London, Jo; CtiappoU, Mr., buin;^ oxanmn-d liy the minister of Gravc.-end, of innrinatie, to the orders and didoipiine of theClMirch …

Alliiough by the way of Boston, I suppose you would sooner receive the sad tidings of your brother's decease -- in Avhom as you have lost an only brother, so have la dear friend; I 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 tr…

The crime of the negroes is reported to be so natural to them, which was both stealing and receiving stolen goods. Wortny sir, Your most dutiful Humlile servant, The Governor presents you his ■ MATTHIAS ZSICOLL. kind respects and service. " Letters of administration of the estate of Captain Richard ^^orris, brother of Colonel Le%^as Morris, were granted to Mr. Matthev^- Nicolls, Mayor ; Capt…

The following order was issued to Lewis Morris in 1673 : -- "The Governor having read and considered the petition of Lewis Morris requesting in substance the guardianship of the minor child of his deceased brother - a Sarros!itC3 <^mce, X. T. WiU.s ana administration, l.i05 to 1CS3, No. 1, p. 173, b Doc. Col. Hi-.t. \. Y. Holland Hoc. ir,:,T-l'-,75, vol. ii, p. o,'. c Doc. Col. ni.-<t. N. Y., …

VTith regard to the petitioner's request to impart into this government, some necessaries for advantages and maintenance of said orphan and estate, the petition is allowed; provided it be done with such ships as are already here or will be permitted, and on paying such customs and publuduties as are paid by other inhabitants. Regarding the request that he may have such privileges as are grante…

And finally the petitioner is allowed to employ such substitutes and servants as in case of his living or dyinL'. shall from time to time, -with advice of the Orphan Chanaber here, be deemed necessarv' for the greatest advantage of the orphan ; on condition that the petitioner and his agents shall remain bound at all times to afford said Orphan Chambers due account, proof and balance of their a…

That the petitioner be allowed the requested Bouwery, buildings and materials thereon, for the benefit of the Elinor Orphan Child on a valuation made by unpartial arbitrators ; in like mamier the petitioner shall be at liberty to appropriate withiiut aTiy order, all the chattels which he can attach that have been removed from the Bouwery, on condition thtit they may be brought to tlie Bouwery and…

Therefore have I resolved to commissi<jn and qualify Balthazar Bayard to that end, as he Is licreby commissioned and qualified to assume the said estate fcr tlio two-third parts tliereof which belong tc the government, with said guai'diar.s by name, .Mlss'- John Lawrence, Stcphfmus van Cortlandt and Walter Wcbly, for the onethird part thereof inlierited by them ; to adjust and settle the debts…

Eight Hon^^'^ Sip. : -- "TMiereas departing on your pass from New Orange to Oyster Bay, and so to New Haven, I have recovered there some of the missing estate belonging to my nephew's plantation within your jurisdiction ; I therefore humbly request you to be pleased to grant me a pass to en.able mc to bring said property which belongs to my nephew who is one of j-our subjects with the sloop b…

Dirck Van Clyff and Walter Webly with Balthazar Bayard, the already appointed commissioner, (in place of a IV)c. Col i;i.<t. X. Y. Ilol'.iinii Doc. lor.T-lcrs, vo:. ii. p. f.50. 6 DoC. Col. ni-=t. N. Y. nu'.lana Doc. li;57-16:i, vol. ii. p. G(>t 462 HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. John LawTence and Stephanus Van Cortlandt, excused,) to aid in re;;'.:, lating in the speediest manner the…

Morris doth desire for further improvement, this said land and addition being bounded from his own house over against Haerlem, running up Ilaerlem river to Daniel Turner's land, and so along his said land northward to John Archer's line, and from thence stretching east to the land of John Richardson and Thomas Hunt, and thence along the Sound about southwest, through Bronck's kill, to the saii…

Jlorris, his heirs and a;signs, the afore recited land possessed by him, and the additional land herein exprest, and bounded as aforesaid, together with the woods and meadows, both salt and fresli waters and creeks belonging to the said land aud premises, in his royal highness's gift, ^vith all and singular the appurtenances to have and to hold tliese said lands and premises unto the said Col. …

*' To all to whom this present -writing shall come, dotli witness, that vre Shahu-«h, Panazanih, Wanacapeen, Kneed, Taquamarke and Awarazawis, having foruH-rly sold unto Jonas Broncks, a large tract of land lying and being between ye river commonly called Bronck's river and Harlem kill, and more especially iJiat tract of la"d that Colonel Jlorris stands now possest of, as his drauirht and groi…

In witness whereof we have • hereunto sett our hands and affixed om- seals this seventh day of February, 1GS4-5, in presence of us : Samcel Edsaix, Ye mark !>i TAQL\A3IARICE. JouN r.ASSETT, Te mark O WANACAPEEX. Joirs JIanton'. Signed and scaled by A"\V.V2s AWIS, ATitnessed by Loxgz Classs, S-IAHASIi. and KNEED. a lady Wastowancktt, In presence of us. Ye uiarke of ><; Am axawis, Joiix lor…

"Whereas I formerly mtcndod to have made my nephew, Lewis Jlorris, son of my deceased brother, Richard ]MoiTis, my sole c.\ecutor; his many and gii.i: miscanyages and disobedience towarels me and my wife, and his causciesa :i;>- sei'iting himself from my house, and adhering to and advizeing with those of hij[ life and conversation, contrary to my directions and example unto him, and fnr other…

Ids plantation and iron -works at Tinton, with all lands, meadows, houses, barns, mills, nms and ponds, of water, water courses, rivers, woods, trees, orchards, gardens, all his negroes on that plantation, cattel, horse, kinde, swine, and al! other crcatrj-es ; all household goods, utensils, moYcables, immo'bles, bills, bonds, patents, books, of ac, debts belong'g to ye place, all profits, pr…

a Tills Thcruas VVebloy waa a utpae'-vof Lewis Morris. THE TOWN OF WEST FARMS. 465 «.r p'l of estate that now doth or may hereafter belong untonie, more than I have ;.v t!n..-o presents entitled him unto, then, and in such case, I do here1;r revoake, nullilicand make'^id, all and every part of what I have herein before given and K-ii. unto my said neph'w, L. I\I. And my will is, that in case …

And my will is, that in case of any disturbance 1)V s'd u'\v conc'g the promi's or any part or par of e'te, real or p'l, hereby, oth'se h'q. and that my s'd dearly bel'd -wife ]Mary 31., her h'rs or as, shall thenceforth and t!jL-n immediately enter into pos.«ession, have, occupie and enjoy all and co'n part and p.irccl of ye beforerecited premises, beq'ts and legacys given or to b'g.to my s'd…

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 imto him in case of any sucli disturbance or molestation as aforesaid. Item. I give and beq unto my hon'd friend, WUliam Penn, my negro rnan Yaff, provided the said Penn shall come to dwell in .cVmerica ; otherwise the s'd Yafl is to serve my said wife eiiually with other negroes. Jtcm. I give and beq un…

I g and b unto John Adams, of Flushing, h h and as's, the simi of five pounds, which is due to me on his obligacon. lte?)i. 3torcover, I g and beq unto my said nep'w, L. 3L, all my land and m'ws att 3Iattinicott, 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 with one half of all my pewter and the one half of all my house lin…

All the rest, residue and remainder of my estate and ray plantation, r'l and p's, where I now inluibitt. over against Harlem afd, I give and bcrfh unto my d'ly bclov'd wife, 3Lu-y 3[orris, her heirs and as's forever, the lands thereof, cont'g about 20C0 acres best m or 1, tog'r with all houses, barns, mills, runns and ■ponds of waler, water courses, rivers, orchards, gardens, trees, woods, neg…

Y. city. situate over against the brklgn, mito all appurt'ces, prortitts and advant'ges wh:..u soever thereiuito belong's, Avith all deeds, pattcnts, w-ritiugs. bills, bonds, oblg'ions. andall things else whats'r, named and unnamed, belonging: Item to John BoNN-ne, of Flushing, one negro girl n'd Abba ; is att old Thomas limits. Jt£r,i to Miles Foster, one serv'ble negro boy, such as my s'd d…

n'w, my gold scale and my negro man Y'eabba ; and whereas, I have beq'd unto m s'd n'w, L. 'M., all m E at the ironworks at T., with this expression, viz : (as soou as H s'l attaine to the age of 21 yeare), 49 as above A\Titten, I doc now revoke ye s'd expression as to time, giving imto 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,…

Bickley of Wr co aforesaid, to be mx executors in trust, and overseers to see this my will punctually perf d and MfiPd ; and in reg'd to the remoteness of their abodes from one another, I do oi-dkr and appoinr that any tlu-ce of them may act as they shall find needfull, jn-cn'ia^'d Wm. Bich'n. Wm. Bickley, or Kich'd llartshorne be of that mmilxr ; and fox want of a 3d person in the co :Monmou…

Y'., this seventh day of this twelfth month called February, in the 'year l>:i)0, in presence of Johannis Vennilje, Jan Tibout, Lamueert Zoches, David Li]lJi}3, marks of Susannali Roberts-- Wm. Bickley. The above will shows plainly that " Colonel Lewis Morris was by conviction a Quaker, and ai^arently remained a Friend to the day of his death; for he bequeathes i'ive pounds to the meeting of F…

Whereas, Lewis Morris, gent., administrator of the goods, rights and credits of Lewis Morris, deceased, is obliged to make and exhibite a true and perfect inventor)' of all and singular the goods, rights and credits of the said dece'Svd, into the Surveyor's office of this province. These are to authorize and impower you, Stephanus V. Cortlandt, Nicholas Bayard, John Pell and William Richordso…

Nicholas Bayard, John Pell and William Bichardson, Esq., by virtue of a -warrant to them directed, under the hand of the Commander-iu-Chicf and seal of the prerogative otlice, bearing date the day of October, Ainio 1G91, and exhibited in the surveyor's ofilce, being the prerogative registry of tliis province by Lewis ^lorris, administrator of all the goods, chattels and credits of tlie said Co…

0 16 00 0 6 00 0 2 00 a Arma. (aaiua) aa old Dutch moa.sare. HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. Gold. (169) 180 gmnej3, 1 double guiney, 32 jacobuss, , 6^ ditto, 4^ ditto, 1 pistolle, 2 double doubloons, 5 pr small clasps, 1 bullett, 1 plaiu piece, 1 single tooih-pick, • 1 double ditto, 1 case ditto vrith smcdl bodkin, 2 bodkins, 1 mourning ring, 1 heart -with lock of Lair,…

30 horses, mares and colts, 30 head of swine, 147 sheep, 73 0 0 34 0 0 8 0 0 10 0 0 3 15 0 0 12 0 60 0 0 9 0 0 35 16 0 (170) 3 carts and 1 pr timber wheels, 1 sloop and yall, . 1 yall and pinnace, 12 lb deer suctt at Cd. Plantation Impl'ts. 20 0 0 74 0 0 10 0 0 0 6 0 THE TOWN OF WEST FAR.MS. H--i''in:r^ of tbe lodging rooms, three old cabbiaetts for al. tools" •;to!i>ib for…

;£844 0 0 3 box irons beaters, 1 little letter bos, Memorandum ; we finde in fol. the particulars by the appraisement to amount ir. the sum of, . in J.01. fol. a, 3, in fol. 4, in fol. 5, in fol. C, . . in fol. 7, Besides the negroes in fol. 7, more, Appraised by us underwi'ittcn,] 3 11 0 20 0 0 1 IG 0 £4134 5 10 ,15 4 0 £4149 9 10 >Iore 17 doz. scissors at 3». 7 cwt.…

Being excessively fond of the society of men of sense and readin^:, h-^ was never wearied at a sitting till the spirits of the whole company were dissipated. 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 \-icissituui.-s of life. He verj- early lost both his father and mother, as we have seen, and feU under the patronage …

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 ^^'ith forgiveness and joy. To settle him for life, the uncle brought about a marriage between Lewis and INIiss Graham,* a fine lady, (continue…

William tbie Third, by the grace of God. of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, King, Defeader of the Faith, &C., to all to wliom these presents shall conic, seudeth greeting: Whereas, the Hon'ble Edmund Andross, Esq., Seigneur of Sausmarez, late Governor of province of New Yurk, &c., by a certain deed or patent, sealed with the seal of our said province of New York, bearing date the 25th …

Lewis Morris, for his further improvement, a certain quantity vi land adjacent unto the said tract of land-which land, with the addition, U-in" bounded from his own house over against Ilaerlem, running up Ilaerlem UivcT to Daniel Tmner's land, and so along this said land northward to John Archer's line, and from tlience stretching east to the land of John Kichardson and Thomas Hunt, and tlieu…

Fletcher, our Captain General aud Governor-iu-Chief of our said province of New York and territories dependant thereon in America, &c., prayed our grant and confirmation of all the afore-recited tracts and parcels of land and premises within the limits and bounds aforesaid ; and likewise that we would be grticiously pleased to erect the said tracts and parcels of laud, within the limits and b…

Lewis ilorris, deceased, in his lifetime, and our said loving subJL-ct, his nephew and sole and only heir since his decease, have been at tcreat charge and expense in the purchasing, settling and improving of the said tracts and parcels of laud, whereon considerable buildings have likewise been made ; and our said loving subject, being willing still to niiko further improvements thereon-which …

houses, bamc, barracks, staples, mills, mill dams, mill howlfis, orchards, gardens, fences, pastures, fields, feedings, -woofls, underwoods, trees, timber, meadow-;, (ficsh and salt,) marshes, swamps and pools, ponds, waters, water cours<-;<, broolis, rivulets, baths, inlets, outlets, islands, necks of land and meadow, peninsulas of laud and meadow, feiTies, passages, fishing, fowling, hunting,…

THE TOWN OF WEST FARMS. 473 toKiinu and keeping the said court-lcet and court-barron from time to time, and io awiird and issue out tlie said accustomary writs, to be issued and awarded out t>f tliC said court-leet aad court-barron, to be kept by tlio heirs and assineesof the ttiid Lewis Morris, forever, or tlieiror any of their stewards deputed andappointul with full and ample power and autho…

toKiinu and keeping the said court-lcet and court-barron from time to time, and io awiird and issue out tlie said accustomary writs, to be issued and awarded out t>f tliC said court-leet aad court-barron, to be kept by tlio heirs and assineesof the ttiid Lewis Morris, forever, or tlieiror any of their stewards deputed andappointul with full and ample power and authority to distraine for the ren…

Witnesse our trusty and well beloved Benjamin Fletcher, our capt. gen. and gov. in-chief of our province of Xew York, and the territories and tracts of land depending thereon, in America, and vice-admiral of the same, our lieutenantcommander-iu-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 sa…

"In 1732," sa)-s Dunlafi), " 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, leaving it to the council, who consented that the vrarrants should be drawn for the whole. Cosby on his arrival and friendly recept…

Full libeny was uiven to him and his associates, 'to dljj, delve, and carrv awav all such mines for Iron, as tney shall ttnd ur si>e fit to di^r and caiTv awav to th- iron works, or that siiall be found in that tract of laud that lies inclosed between the south.asi biuiich of the Ix'aritan river and the whale pond on the SL-a-si.ie, and is boiiuded from thino' bv iiie sea and branch of the riv…

"Sir:-- You will preceive, by the enclosed copy of a letter, that the Original wa.s addressed to the present Governor of ZSew York, on occasion of a new dispute that arose between his Excellenc}^ and Ihe Chief Judge of the province concerning the establishment of a new Court of Equity. The Judge's argument upon the question is very long, and, for aught I know, very learned. I shall not take it …

I hope and believe the}^ 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 onlj- meant to help out your next paper with a strange and wonderful occurrauce, which may perhaps amuse your gentle readers as effectually as the accounts they have sometimes of hard frosts a/ul huge tc/iaks, though they never see s…

M., Esq., deputy secretar}-, to send you a copy of what I read in the Supreme Court concerning its having a jurisdiction to determine cau.ses in a Court of Equit}', 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. Wljat was said, was spoken before a numrrous auditory, among which were the g…

I have no reason to expect that either this, or anything else I can say, will be at all grateful, or liave any weight with yoiu: Excellency, after the answer I received to a mcssa-e 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 mv opinion, contrary to law, and which I desired might be de…

I am heartily sorry, sir, for your own sake, as well as that of the public, that the Kimr's representative should be moved to so great a degree of warmth, as appears by this answer, which I tliink would proceed from no other reason but by givui"- mv opmion, 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 never had the honor to be above six times in your company in my life • 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…

I have been in this (itlice, almost twenty 3-ears. 3Iy hands were never soiled with a bribe ; ;!jr am 1 conscious to myself, that power or poverty- hath been able to induce me to be partial in the favor of either of them ; and as I have no reason to expect liAj 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 h…

He was chosen a member of the venerable propagation Society in 1700, and took a very active part in promoting its interest. As early as September 14th, 1700, at a meeting of that body, held in London, a memorial was received from him, in which he speaks of the several townships of East Jersey, " as distracted by almost every variety of dissent, but with little appearance of real religion among…

and great men, admit no man for so many years to any great benefice, \na such as shall oblige themselves to preach three years gratis in America : with part of the living let him maintain a curate, and the other part k; him apply to his own use. By this means we shall have the greatest and best men; and in all human probability, such men must in a sh(jrt time, have made a wonderful progress i…

" I have used some endeavors to persuade the Dutcli in my neighborhood, into a good ophiion of the Church of England ; and have had that success, that they would, I believe, join, a great part of them, in the sacraments and worsliip, had they Dutch common prayer-books, and a minister that understood their language. I have taken some pains with one of their ministers, one jlr. lleuricus Ueyse, …

If the Society think fit to employ him, I shall add to what they give, £lij per annum, for three years ; aud I believe he will do great service, and I doubt not ycu will find him worth j^our acquaiiitance and favor. If the Society would send about fifty Dutch common prayer books, I believe they would sell ; and the money might be returned or paid to their missionaries, as they thouglit proper…

Peter's : -- •'At a meeting held by ye Justices, Vestr}'men and Church-wardens on ye 17th of January, 170S-9, it vv-as ordered, yt the two church-wardens for diis ensuing year shall go to Mr. Morris to know if yt he will pay his arrearedges, or othenvays to know if yt he will joyne issue with ye parish to try ye title whether his manor be in ye parish or not, and make return at ye next meetin…

Lewis Morris, a principal free holder of this parish made some motion and overtures of erecting or building at his own proper charge a. convenient seat, place or pew, in some suitable part of ye church in this town, for ye accommodation of himself and family; which generous offer Avas by some (tho' a duninutive number) of the vestry rejected ; yet notwithstanding did conclude them all by a ta…

Lewis Morris may, if he sees cause at his own proper cost and charge, build, erect, make or set up any convenient pew, seat. &:c., capacious enough for ye accommodation of his worthy self and family, within any convenient place (as unto him shall seem best) of ye body of said church." Among the early benefactors to Trinity church. New York, occurs the name of Lewis Morris, who contributed the…

In his will, (proved January 12th, 1746,) he directs his body to be buried at Morrisania, in a plain coffin, without covering or lining with cloth; he prohibited rings and scarfs from being giving at his funeral; he wished no man to be payed for preaching a funeral sermon upon him; though if any man, churchman, or dissenter, minister or not, vras inclined to say anything on the occasion, he sh…

His corpse was attended by numbers of people, and his pall was supported by Messrs Andrew Johnston, James Hide, Peter Kemble, Thomas Leonard, Philip French, Daniel Cox, PhiHp Kearney and Charles Read. The corpse was put on board of a large peri-augur, ^ which came from Morrisania, for that purpose, and arrived the next morning at Morrisania, the v.ind blowing at night at north-west extraordinar…

By her last will and testament.'* Isabella Monis, wife of Governor Morris, directs that " her body be decently interred in the vault at Morrisania, near the remains of her deceased husband.' This lady was the daughter of James Graham, Attorney-General for the province of New York, and a near relation of the Marquis of ^Montrose. The subjoined notice of her decease appeared in the Pennsylvania …

There was o:**; ipiarter '^sk of wine expended at the fuueral to al>out two dozeu bottles, and about two jralliiu^ of niiii, a barrel of cider and two barrels of b.-er, .Ve , ^c Xov. ij, 1746. ■waited oil inv mother witlimv wifr. b.-.'.-rcd her bles^ii-/^ :iiid returno<l i>aclv at d'l-k "--Copied from the joiirnid of Ik.u. 1,.-wih .\li rn^ iii po3des.->ioii of the iiite Guveraeur .M. Wilkius, E…

Lev/is Morris and Isabella his wife, were:-- ist, Lewis, to whom his father bequeathed all that part of Morrisania lying to the eastward of the Mile Brook ; and the remainder, westv/ard of the same stream, called Old AIorrisa?iia, to his wife Isabella for life, and after her death to his said son Lewis Morris, for life, with power to dispose of the same by will to which ever of his sons he sho…

By his last Avill, dated Nov. 19th, 1760, he devised ''all tliat part of Morrisania situated west of the jVtill Brook, to his eldest son Lewis Morris." To his wife, " the land whereon his house stands, west of the }*[ill Brook." " To his brother Robert Hunter Morris, he bequeathed the pictures of his father and mother," and " that of myself and wife to my daughter Isabella.^ His, son, Governe…

from his Academic pursuits in 1746 he became a farmer in his native tomi, he v.-a.^ opulent and desired no addition to his fortune ; but in the struggle against the mother country- his sympathies were for his native land. He was a Brigader-General of the Continental army, and at one time received orders from Congress to take possession, (witii his whole Brigade,) of such parts of the Sound an…

Government having resolved tlie following 3 ear to raise an additional regiment of Highlanders, by the influence of the Gordon family -- at the solicitation of the Dowager Duchess of Gordon, Major Morris, to whom she had been lately married, was appointed to raise that regiment, in which the Duke entered as Captain; Lord William, as Lieutentant; and Lord George, as Ensign. In a few weeks seve…

On the 7th of July, 1763, he was appointed to the local rank of Brigadier-General, and on the return of the regiment to England it was reduced in 1765, and its Lieutenant-Colonel went on half pay, where he continued until 1778.'' It is said that upon receiving an order from the British Government to repair to America he returned his commission, whereupon they appointed him Commander on Cock's …

But all who knew her will bear testimony to this truth, and declare that this eulogy far from being extravagant, is but a feeble tribute to her merit. Af her life was dear to all who prized the qualities for which she was eminently distinguished, so her death produced the keenest sorrow in the breasts of all her acquaintances, which nothing can mitigate ; but the refiection that the good she …

"The time that tried rncn s .souls." He was aid to General Greene, at the Battles of Entaw and Guilford. His good name is the best inheritance left to his family. He died at Jlorrisania, New York, November 22d, 1S24. His wife ANN MORRIS, "Was a communicant of this church. Her slaves and the poor can tell they h;ive lost their best friend. She died at ^Morrisania, New York. • April 2yth, 1S…

Isaac Gouverneur, dressed in a blue coat and a red waistcoat ; An unknown portrait in brown coat and scarier waistcoat; General Lewis Morris, signer of the Declaration of Independence and Brigadier-General in the Continental army, dressed in olive-green coat; Mary Walton, wife of the signer, dressed in a light blue silk dress; Sophia EUiott, by Waldo ; William Elliott, by the same ; Colonel L…

Scriptures .Oea , .'sj 11 .Mo.si, I'Uuau Exeroitaiwiic. Sy Match THE TOWN OF WEST FARilS. 485 " The death of Hon. Robert H. Morris, one of the Justices of the Supreme Coiu-t of this district, took place suddenly on ^\'ednesday last, at llie residence of his father-in-law, Marcena Munson, Esq., of Astoria. There was no member of the bar more generally known or more universally admired, and the…

Morris came to New York to act as Assistant District Attorney to his brother-in-law, James A. Hamilton. Mr. Morris became a member of the Legislature in 1S34 or 1S35, and was re-elected twice -- being three years in succession a member of that body. He was elected Recorder in 183S, but it will be recollected that in consequence of his seizing " the Glenworth papers," while holding that offi…

But the people of New York viewed the act oftlie Recorder in a difterent light; and in 1841 he was elected Mayor of the city by a majority of 7,000, and was re-elected to the high position of Chief Magistrate of New York in 1842 and 1S43 -- the only instance we remember of a man being elected Mayor three times in succession At that period of our city's history the Alayor was electetl every ye…

As a private friend he was affable and sincere, and well stored with a fund of ancedote and professional experience. Judge Morris was an excellent and entertaining companion. In his domestic relations he was exemplary, and leaves a fond wife to lament his loss ; but to the members of the bar, who will meet in the Supreme Court on Saturday morning at ten o'clock, we leave the melancholy task of s…

He went to France iu 17S7, and remained until 1795 ; during that period it is stated that he kept, at the suggestion of General Washington, a minute record of the incidents of every day, and forwarded the whole to Washington." He is said to have been the author of the memorable address of Louis XVI. to the French people, and resembled the King so closely that he was stopped at the barricades…

».!»o route for the Erie Canal, and took an active part in originating and uroniotiug tliat noble work." "The activity of his mind, the richness of Lis fancy, and the'copiousness of his eloquent conversation v^ere the admiration of all his acquaintance, and he was universally admitted as one of the most accomplished and prominent men of our country."'* He died at Morrisania, Nov. 5th, i8i6, ag…

The manor is now divided among a vast number of proprietors too, numerous to mention. According to the survey of Adam Findlay, made in 1S49, "the Long Neck Mansion House Farm of Old Morrisania, then belonging to the late Colonel Le\vis Morris, embraced 3i3i5,";o acres, which then included everything, /. e. all the property unsold, excepting the lots on the Post road between Orange and Mott st…

Y. b Tills iKiiii'' wa-s tfiveii to hi-r u:iiler the supposition that the Eaglish coulil not l)ei'ritch her c Cop: a fruia XSS. of II. M. Morris-. \><-c. \n-h, HIT. U New York iu th2 OIJ.u Tiiujs, by J. Buruiiz Uacou. 4S8 HISTORY OF THE COU.VTY OF WESTCHESTER. property was known as Old Morrisania. Afterwards Melrose, ^rolt Haven, Woodstock, Eltona, and other places arose oa the old domain un…

The act authorizing its construction was passed on the 17th of April, 1S57, the Avords of which stipulated that it should be commenced "as soon as the Commissioners thought it necessary;" and about the latter end of November, i860, the board in question thought it was nearly time to begin, and the work was taken in hand at that date. From the water on the upper side, it looks remarkably well.…

"And whereas the town lies very commodious for a. ferry to and from the maine, which may redown tu the particular benetit of the inhabitants as well to general good. The freeholders and inhabitants of said town should, in consideration of the benefits and priveleges therein granted, as also for what advantage might accrue thereb}-, be enjoyned and obliged, at their proper, costs and charge, to…

In tlie vicinity of Harlem Bridge is the terminus of the New Haven and Harlem River Rail Road Route. Here is a large Depot and Dock for the convenience of passengers, by the steam boats of the Harlem and New York Naugation and Morrisania Companies -- ^whose steamers leave Fulton Market Slip, connecting with New York and New Haven Rail for Hunts' Point, West I'arms, "Westchester, Bartow, (Citv…

The following extract, from a letter dated Peekskill, Januar}- 19th, 1777, shows the savage nature which marked the British soldiery during their occupancy of Morrisania, in breaking open vaults and plundering the dead : -- "General Howe has discharged all the privates who were prisoners iu New York. One-half he sent lothe world of spirits for want of food-- the other he hath sent to warn the…

In many places, the gr;ives in the church-yards were opened; and the bodies of the dead exposed upon the ground for several days. At Morrimnia, Vie fainili/ vault ic^is opened, the oijjins broken, and the bones scattered abroad. At De'.ancfij'i farm, the body of a beautiful young lady, which had been buried for two ye;irs. was taken out oi the groiuul ami ex'posi-d f>ir five daj'S ia u most in…

Its location is very fine, just on the south-west angle of what was formerly the township of Morrisania, nearly opposite to the beautiful scenery of Hellgate, and eiglit miles from New York. It commands extensive views of the surrounding countr}', and the adjacent waters. " Here he passed the latter j-ears of his life, exercising an elegant and munificent hospitality, reviewing the studies of …

There are here, likewise, several choice pieces of French furniture, some gobelin tapestn,', and a good portrait of the late Hon. Gouverneur Morris, also a fine marble bust of Mrs. Morris. The grounds are enriched \vith many rare ornamental trees and shnibs; among the former deserve to be mentioned, two or three specimens of the deciduous American cypress, {cupressiis disilcha), said by Gord…

tt y. i\\ o 'V » ;y o ^,- _ >*) l''r ►a § f i- K- •^ ''/.- ■ l" t; (r' o o I;, - ^ ' \ ^..■- tq ', ,.~~ ^ (' ^- ji'l I' a ■ '! s 'r^i:. g ^r" o x% S) w '% m -* ^SH- te« ■'■r- •t K) **> ^' \. c3 ^ ^'' f 'f ■ ' '^?Sr:;^'*-:.i .■■j1 ^.- .'ssBsa ,6ia!;.'=i JESH -'^ESl'M, ' ' ii Jf*"^ ''-J^ ^ J? ■<^^ (:-.■-:■: .1 THE TOWX OF WEST fARMS.…

The house built by James iNIorris Esq., occupies the site of one much older, erected in 1795. It is handsome, and well placed ; and the neighborhood is rendered extremely beautiful by the inequaUty 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, \-iz , James Morris, by Benjamin Peale ; Hon Da…

East of the Mill Brook, and nearly opposite the North and South Brother Islands on the East River, "is situated Port iNIorris -- unsurpassed for the anchorage of large vessels, by any port in the world." The G?'eat Eastern, with her immense size and capacity, formerly landed safely at one of her docks; and just above Port Morris, and about opposite Riker's Island, fronting the property of the…

The concentration of the Hudson River, the Harlem, New Haven and Harlem River Railroads in their freighting and passenger business, at their proposed hl-w grand depot, near Melrose and at Mott Haven, indicates that their irnniense freight and passenger traffic from the Pacific coasts, and from the West and the East, all must within a few years centre near the Harlem River, within the present to…

He daily brings to the surface large cakes of gunpowder, and the iron bands and wooden plates which once held together and fixed amunition. A cartridge of wedge-shaped slugs, eight of which when joined form a circle, kept in position by wooden disks, was brought up a short time ago. These projectiles were used for cutting the rigging of an enemy's ship. But little remains of the frigate's iron…

Adjoining Port Morris are many fine country seats; among which deserves to be noticed Rockwood, the residence of Samuel E. Lyon, Esq , a well-kno\ni member of the New York and Westchester bar. Prior to the Revolution, Morrisania, as before stated, formed one of the precincts of Westchester parish; and in 1703 paid as her quot.i towards the rector's support and poor ^3. yj. ; in 1720 her rate w…

Ann's church at ]Morrisania, of the second port ; Whereas the said Gouvemeur Morris with a view to the promotion of Religion aud Piety, has at his own expense erected on his estate on Morrisania aforesaid, a church or edifice intended for the public worship of God according to the rites and ceremonies of tlie Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America ; and whereas a religious…

Now this indenture -uitnesscth that the said Gouvemeur ^Morris, in the consideration of the premises aud of one dollar lawful money of the United States of America, to him in hand paid by the said parties of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath granted, bargained, sold aud conveyed, and hereby doth grant, bargain, sell and convey unto t!ie said parties of the second…

HISTORY OF THE COTJXTY OF WESTCHESTER. inches, together -tvitli the said church or edifice and the hereditaments and appurtenancus thereunto beloujin?. but excepting and reserving thereout tlie t wo \::-ia. hereafter mentioned. I'o have and to hold the said premises hereby intendi'd t . be conveyed to the said parties of the second part, their successors and a5^i■-.• forever, but nevertheless …

Third, that none of the pe\\3 within the said church or edifice shall ever be sold, but that all except those intended to be used free as aforesaid, may be rented for terms not exceedinu* three years ; and that the rents arising therefrom shall be forever applied for the support of the rector or minister for the time being who shall officiate in the said church, and for no other purpose excep…

And whereas the said Gouvemeur Morris has also caused to be constructed under the said church other vaults, it is also a condition of this conveyance, that if the parties hereto of the second part shall sell or grant the right of using the same, they shall invest all money to arise from such sales or as compensation for such grants so that it may produce an annual interest or income, and shal…

And this conveyance is on this further condition, that the land hcreb)' conveyed, and not covered by the said church, shall be used for the purposes following and none other ; that is to say, a part not exceeding one half thereof may be used as a site for a parsonage or dwelling house for the use of the rector or minister for the time being officiating in the said church, and for a garden to b…

And the said parties of tlie second part, for tlicmselves and their inicr<'<s<")rs, liereby convenant witli the said Gouverneur IMorris, his heirs and aa- ^,,'I1S, that they tlie said parties of the second part and their successors, shall and will faithfully observe and perform all and every of the said conditions ; and it is licreby expressly declared and agreed, that if default shall at any …

It is a pleasing gothic structure of marble, and comprises a nave with two aisles, sinall recess chancel, and a spure over the southern end. "It was erected by the present Gouverneur Morris, Esq., in a field on his o\vn estate, which had for some time been hallowed, as containing the sepulchre of his parents. A vault was constructed to receive his remains, and a tablet in the chancel contain…

The act of incorporation of this church bears date July 20th. 1S41 ; Robert Morri.s and Lewis Morris, wardens ; Jacob Buckhout, Daniel a Copieil from ill' oriijinal in tho possession of Oouvt-rncur Morris, Esq., for ;i lon^: time, S.c:-i.t;iiy dud l:-'-.i.>ui-er \>f me vestrj- of St. Aua'a cluiruti, .Morrisaaia. HISTORY 'OF THE COUXTY OF WESTCHESTER. Deveau, Benjamin Rogers, Benjamin M. Brown…

Lewis Morris, Governor of New Jersey; Lewis Morris, signer of the Declararion of Independence, with their wives; to which may be added Mary Morris, sister of Lieutenant- Colonel :Morris (Aide of General Greene), his wife, Anne B. Morrii^, and their grand-daughter, Emma Morris ; Elizabeth Morris, younge.st daughter of Colonel Lewis Morris, Anna Rutherford, grand-daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel…

Paul's church, which was formerly included in the parochial limits of St Anns, was on the 30th of May, 1S53, erected into a separate parish. Church work was begun at this point by the Rev. A. B. Carter, Rector of St. Ann's, MoiTisania, The congregation was duly organized by Mr. Carter, as a Chapel of St. Ann's, July 8th, 1S49. On Sept. 15th, of the same year, the corner-stone of the chapel wa…

On the first day - of September in the same year, the Rev. Benjamin Akerly was called asthe first Rector. Up to this time tlic services had been maintained by 498 HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF \VESTCHF.STER. Rev. A. B. Carter and Rev. J. Pinckney Hammond, Rectors of St. /Viin's. TI1C Rev. Mr. Akerly continued Rector of the neu- parish, tii! some time in 1857 or 185S. During his Rectorship, a commo…

From his memoirs we gather the following particulars : "A picket from our general's division, of four hundred and fifty men, constantly mounted, by relief, at J/brrisariia, from which a chain of sentinels, within half gunshot of each other, were planted, from the one side of the shore to the other, and near the water passage, between Morrisania and Montresor's island. whJch in some places is v…

He was directed to inform the British officer that the American sentinels had always been instructed not to fire on sentinels unless they were first fired upon, and then to return the fire ; that such would be their conduct ; as to the cannonading of Col. I^Iorris's house, they mightact their pleasure. The firing ceased for some time ; but a raw Scotch sentinel having been planted one day, he …

He was answered, that their own began ; upon which he repHed, 'he shall then pay for it.' The sentinel was directly after relieved, and there was no firing between the sentinels, in 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, v/ho was nearly opposite, if he cou…

a Heath'.s Meoi. p. 62. h Ibid. C3 500 HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. passed by de Lance}-'s mills to the neighborhood of Morrisania, v/her-.- they took twelve or fourteen prisoners, some stock, &c. The enomv collected, a skirmish ensued, in which the enemy had a number ofmen killed and wounded; our loss, two killed and two wounded."'^ The frequency of these attacks compelled De Lanc…

IIeadquaetees, Fop.t MoHeset, Md., May Stet, 18G1. Colonel: -- "I wish most respectfully to inform the Lieutenant-General Cornmantling, that during the past week a writ of Habeas Corpus was is.'ucd by the Hon. Judge Giles, of the United States District Court, for the District of Maryland, cominanding me to produce the body of Jolin G. ^rullen, a recruit of the United States Army, on the alleged…

THE TO\VN OF WEST FARMS. 50I .•s.»;unl:iy Judge Giles issued the following order to be entered on the record of f ^- C )urt. After quoting the title of the case he says: " la this case a petit: III wo-s prest.-ritcd to nie, in the usual form, stating that John G. Mullen M-as il- !• rjlly detained at Fort McHenry in this city, by the ofEcer commanding at that f,>rt; that the said John G. Mullen…

It is a writ so dear to every freeman that the Constitution of the country has, with great care, provided ' that it shall not be suspended unless, when in case of rebellion or invasion, the public safety may require it."' With no suspension of this writ by competent authority, with no proclamation for its suspension by any one claiming to possess such power, with no state of affairs existing a…

William Fell Giles, Judge of the U. S. District Court for the District of Maryland : Sir. -- My attention has been directed to an article iu the local column of the Baltimore Sun of this date, headed, ''The Habeas Corpus Refusal." Presuming that that article is authentic. I wish very respectfully to submit for your consideration the following remarks on this unhappy "conflict of authority betw…

But, as you admit, the Constitution of the United States lixs provided that this writ of Habeus Corpus may be suspended in case of rebellitjn, if the public safety require it. You, however, allege that there is "no such state of affairs existing as would authorizo its suspension." On this point it 'u with regret that I am compelled to differ from so eminent an authority ; and I am further con…

Soldiers, while committing no offence, had been perfidiously attacked and inhumanly murdered in your streets; no punishment had been awarded, and I believe no arrests had bcca made for these atrocious crimes ; supplies of provisions intended for this garrison had been stopped : the intention to capture this fort had been boldly proclaimed ; your most public thorougiifares were daily patrolled…

2d. The ferocious spirit exhibited by your community towards the United States army, would render me very averse from appearing publicly and unprotected in the City of Baltimore, to defend the interests of the bixly to which 1 belong. A few days since, a soldier of this command, while outside the walls, was attacked by a fiend or fiends in human shape, almost deprived of life, and left unprote…

aj, ihe present excitement shall pa,=s a^raj I vrill hold mysulf ready not only to J riHiucc tlie soldier, but also to apjiear iu person to aoswer for my own conduct ; lat m the existing state of sentiment iu the city of Baltimore, I think it your duly to sustain the federal military, and to strengthen their hands instead of c:ideavoriiig to strike them dov.n. I have the honor to be very respe…

John, Archer, of V/entchcsterb his heirs and assigni-cs, fourscore acres of land and thirty acres of meadow, lying and being betwixt Jirothers Rlcer and the. watering place at the end of the Island of JIanhatans ; and if the laud be not lit to cl<-are fur the plow or hoc, this land is to lye together ; and if there be not all such land together as there should, or if there should happen eight …

fc See Lawd of N. Y. 1S73, for aauoxa;iou act since ameDded. 504 HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. to be mowed all. As witucsse ray hand this first of March, ICGG. As witnos-;;'. if there should lye any more land, that is to say, between thirty and forty acres, it is all in common, and 1 am to give the said Arclier a lirme bill of sale undt-- my hand and seaL" ELIAS DOUGHTY. "I Eli;\s Do…

" Be it known unto all men by these p'sents that upon ye 2Sth day of Sept. in the 21st 3'ear of ye lleigne of our Sovereigne Lord Charles the Second by ye Grace of God of England, Scotland, France and Ireland', King, Defend'" of the faith, &c., Aunoc Domini 16G9, we Tacharetht, ]\[omttailiatim Wackha, Timekekch, for and on ye behalfe of Ahwaroch, Achlpor ]\[iniquae3, Sacheraacke, for & in ye b…

All which we acknowledge to have received of him the said John Archer before the ensealing & delivery of these pr'scnls in full satisfaction for ye land afore men. Corned the W'' we doe hereby rosigno i, make over unto ye s' John xVrcher, his heirs &, assignes w"' all our right, title, and interest thereunto, as also those that have cntru.stedany of us o"" ic associates to iiavk & to uould th…

J j.'.ii Archer, liis heirs iSc assignes forever, free, quit and cleare from all & any t >nu of biiriraine & sale, or any other incumbraaees by us or by an}- from or untliT US tfc to ye utmost of o"' powers shall keep aad save him the s"^ John Archer, his heirs 6c assigaes, harmlesse in his or their qulett possession & enjoyment of ve premises against any other Indian pr'tenders whatsoever. In …

Francis Lovelace, Esq., one of the gentlemen of his Majestie's Ilon'ble Privy Chamber, and Governor-General under his Royal Highness, James Dulve of York and Albany, and all his territories ui 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 the E…

6 In r.ewins r.-port on the (lovernment of Neiv TorS, ajjent and servaiit to his Royal nijrhness in Ne.v York amj .Mp.iny. ic , occurs the followiua- .luh-i Archer hath a p;i.i«iit jrr.inted to Col. Lovelaci; of a, manor cj1!-iI ifonlham iTor wtuch n- niiv.tti £Z Vm Id p. arm ''-- \. V. «"<il. l)iic. vol. Iu.,;t li. liov. A;iiir ..I'.-i iiiiswf-r to LfWia.^'s'rt pore, J4'.h Drc., l'''^l. '-^Jr. …

South of Crahh Island; soc Eastward alongst Daniel Turner's land, t]i-' hi^'h wood land, and ye land bolongiug lo Thomas Hunt; and tliL'n to Bronk t Kill afore mentioned, according to a survey lately made thereof by lUe Burveyor-general-- the which remains upon record ; all which said parct.-! cr tract of land before described being part of the land granted in the irra:v! patent to Hugh O'Xea…

I have given, granted, ratified and confirmed, and by these presents do give, grant, ratify and confirm to ye afore-mentioned John Arclier, his heix's and assignees, all the said parcel or tract of land butted and bounded as aforesaid, together with all the lands, soyh-s, woods, meadows, pastures, marshes, lakes, waters, creeks, fishing, hawking, hunting and fowling, and all ye proflits, commo…

THE TOWN OF WEST FARMS." 507 cordi"? to the dirrction of tlie kw, althougli their said farms and hahitations be i;,it i;;(;hidfd withiu this patent, to have and to hold yc said parcel and tracts of bad, with all and singular the appurtenances and premi.ses, together with the privih ges, immunities, franchises and advantages herein given and granted unto the paid John Archer, his heirs and ass…

cordi"? to the dirrction of tlie kw, althougli their said farms and hahitations be i;,it i;;(;hidfd withiu this patent, to have and to hold yc said parcel and tracts of bad, with all and singular the appurtenances and premi.ses, together with the privih ges, immunities, franchises and advantages herein given and granted unto the paid John Archer, his heirs and assignees, unto the proper use an…

Given under lay hand, and sealed with the seal of the province of Fort James, in New York, on the island of 3Ianhattan, this thirteenth day of November, in the twenty-third year of the reign of our sovereign loi-d, Charles the Second, by the grace of God, of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, King Defender of the Faith, and Anno Domini, 1G71. FR.\jSrCIS LOVELACE. "Michael Basttensen", "Va…

Whereupon, the aforesaid John Archer being summoned to appear, the complaint is communicated to him, who voluntarily declares that he desists from the government, authority and patroonship of said town, reserving alone the property and ownership oi the lands and houses there ; according, therefore, to the said inhabitants the nomination of their own Magistrates, which is confirmed to them by th…

" At a CouncU held in Fort William Hendrick, 15 th June, 1674. Present : Goterxor-Gexeral A_n*thost Colte, Councillor Cop.xelius SxEEywYCK, Fiscal William Kxtff, and Secretary Xicolaes Batakd, as assumed Councillors." John Archer requesting by petition, that Johannis Vervelen be ordered to hand over to him (the petitioner) the books concerning the towTi of Fordham. Ordered : -- " Sehout Ve…

It was expressed in the mortgage that Archer was to dehver the deeds unto Steenwyck, which the latter promised to return on payment of the money. <= The above mentioned sums were increased by the additional mortgage of 24,000 guilders in 1676, payable seven years thereafter as appears from the following document: -- This indenture, made the twenty-fourth day of November, in the 2d year of the…

the city of New York, mercliant, on the other part, witnesseth, that the said Julm Archer, for, and in consideration of the sum of twenty-four thousand ■niildcrs eeawant, or the value to him paid, secured to be paid at or before the cMealin"' and delivering of these presents by the said Cornelius Steenwick, whereof and wherewith he, the said Jolm Ai'cher, doth acknowledge and confess him- 6<.l…

De recorded 25th of November, 1G78. On the 20th of November, 16S4, Cornelius Steenwyck, of New York, merchant, and Margaretta his wife, made their last will and testament in the Dutch laiiguage. After the usual preamble they express themselves to tlie following effect, viz : -- 5IO HISTORY OF THE COUXTY OF WESTCHESTER. "We, the said testators, do declare that our earnest will and last desire …

And I, the said testator, vdth the free consent of my wife, by form of a legacy, have given, grant and legacied as I, the said testator, by form and 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 sujv port and maintainance of their ministers, ordained according to tlie church ordi.…

And I. the said testator, doe 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 fee, quiet, and full property and enioymeut by the testator's appointed executrix, within the space of six months aft…

Provided always that none of the lands of the said manor shall be made away, alienated, or contrary to the tenor of these presents, or otherwise disposed of, but from thenceforth forever be and remain as lands of inheritance towards the support and maintaining of the church ministry of the said congregation as before expressed and recited and not otherwise. And finally, T, the said testator, (…

THE TOVrS OF WEST FAR-MS. ..-f Uii.'» my last will and testament, giving and granting by these presents unto .V r liiy s:\i I wife as full and ample power and authority as all other executors by Uw have and do enjoy, as in and by an English translated copy thereof and the klA original Dutch will in the hands and custody of the said minister, elders and .jracoiis doth fully and at large appear…

Upon the loth of January, 1694, Dominie Ilenricus Selyns and Margaretta, his wife, formerly Margaretta Steenuyck, by their certain deed poU, under their hands and seals, did grant and convey to Colonel Nicholas Bayard, Captain Isaac Vermilyea, Jacob Uolen Rockloyzun, and John Harpendinck, then elders and overseers of the Nether Dutch Church within the city of New York, &:c., and their lawful …

"Provided, and with the aforesaid condition and stipulant, that the IVIanor with uU its a.'purtenances, shoidd, in no vise be alienated nor estranged, contrary to the tenor <i the aforerarutioncd will and bequest, but slnnild remain to the use and be!-.().)f aforesaid, and not othericise, releasing therefor, the said deed to property, tit e and right that this said grantors as well for themsel…

IViiu il'iO ic; Joliu Kisbclt guild. lU'J-iT, 1,-- total uni't XlOSJ'.'.li 5. Surr, uiUi: •, vol. xl.v .:&». 512 inSTORV OF THi: COUXTV OF WESTCHESTER. or ought to have in any manner of way -whatsoever as by the said indenture i:'. the band-; and custody of tlie said ^sichola^ Enyard and tiu; present ekli.'rs (if !:..■ said Duteli church, became seized and possessed of the premises afcresaid …

On the 7th of Dec, 1724, a bill was filed in Chancery by the minister, elders and deacons, &c., of the Dutch church, against Lewis Morris which shov/s that the orators were seized for many years of a certain Manor of Fordham, situate, lying and being within the bounds of the county of Westchester, to the eastvv-ard of Harlem ri\er, near unto the passage formerly called Spiten Divil, and now kn…

Receipts mortgage, to Steenwyck, dated Nov. 24th, 1676, which came into the hands of Margareta, widow and executrix of Steenwyck, and that after death of Archer, Sr., Esq,, of release became vested in John Archer, Jr., son and heir of John Archer the patentee. That by deed of said Archer, dated i6th of October, 1685, Archer conveyed to Margareta Steenwyck in fee all the said manor of Fordham…

fc-me few years or months, they and their tenants, vvho liold part of the 5ai>.l Manor, by, from and under them, have met ^\^th great disturbances from Leu-is Morris, Esq., Chief Justice of the Province of New York, and the town or borough of Vvestchester, Daniel Turneur and Thomas Hunt, of Westchester, who pretend title to some part or parts of the same Manor, and more particularly the said …

As orators \\dtnesses cannot live long who can jirove the running of the line -- prays for examination '•/« pcrpctuaii rei vtemoriam" and asks for subpoena against Morris, Mayor, Aldermen and Commonality of Westchester, Daniel Turneur and Thomas Hunt." On the 5th of May, 1725, appears notice of taxation of costs for setting aside the subpoenas irregularly issued against the defendants in the…

B. -- Lewis Morris, under the Fordham title, possessed himself of the upper part of Morrisania -- now owned under his will by his son William. 9. Draft of advertisement. 10. List of jurors balloted, 15th March, 1759. 11. Ji-dy, 1756, Supreme Court, issue joined and Coroner directed to draw a jury. 12. Partial draft of foregoing advertisement. 13. A brief submitted by Lewis Morris; the same Lew…

In pursuance of above, Richardson entered, &c., and built mills and kept and maintained the same and fulfilled his costs by means of which, grantee was seized in his desmessness long before Dec. 23d, 1692, when he, Richardson, made his will and empowered his executors to sell his estate, both houses, lands and mills; and on July 23d, 1695, sold lands, &c., to Evart Bybank, and Johannes Hoghla…

Then follow memorandum as to mortgages from Archer to Cornelius Steen-«yck, as given in the preceding pages of the main text. In December, 1753, the Lieuteuant-Governor of his majesty's prov. ince of New York, with the Council and Assembly, passed an act entitled : -- " An act to enable the minister, elders, and deacons of the Reformed^ Protestant Dutch Church of the city of New York to sell…

The principal grantees of the manor under the Dutch Reformed Church were Charles Doughty, who held 230 acres ; John Vanholst, 13S acres; Daniel Sicard, loS acres, (of whom Benjamin Archer purchased;) Joseph and Bishop, 155 acres, the Dyckmans, &c. The residue, consisting of forty acres, was sold to the Hon. Lewis ]Morris and William Kelly in 1760. Upon the 2d of May, 1774, Lewis Morris and Wil…

The family of Archer is of English origin -- Fulbert L' Archer, (a surname signifying for distinction's sake the archer, or bowman,) the first of whom any thing is known, came into England with William the Conqueror.^ The .Vrchers for many centuries held large possessions in the County of Warwicksliire. The representative of the senior branch in 1560 appears to have been Humphrey Archer of War\…

His branch of the family might have removed out of "Warwickshire into Norfolk, from whence they came to New England. Several of this name were early settlers of Massachusetts, viz., Henr}', of Ipswich in 1641 ; an^! Samuel Archer, a carpenter, who requested freedom, lived in Salem, ami died in 1667. Hubbard, in his " Indian Wars," mentions a Layton Archer, and his son of Rhode Island who were …

"By his Excellency the govoruor, whereas, I have received information of a mutual intent and agreement between John Archer of the one part, and Sarah Odell of the other part, to solemnize marriage together, for which they have requested my lycense, and there appearing no lawful impediment for the obstruction thereof, these are to authorize and empower you to join the said John arui Sarah Odell …

These may certify all persons to whom those presents shall come, that Jo!m Archer, of the manor of Fordham, in the County of Westchester, and Paruli Odell of the same place, by virtue of Ins E.xccllency the Governor's license, bearing date 7th day of October, 1GS6, were both joined together in matrimonv tJK' day of December, in the year of our Lord God, 1GS6, and in the 2nd 5'ear "f his majest…

In ]G71, Daniel Turneur, of New Harlem, purchased forty morgen of land from the Indian sachems Shatash, Panazarah and others, which said "tract of ia!;d is lying upon ye maine next to ye land of John Archer, begiuuiiig at ye bay on ye south side of Crabb Island and so running along ye creek parting ye maine and Manhattan's Island 10 Brunx land extending east and west su far as the lanil of th…

This day appeared here, in the office of Recorder, Jackeline Turuier, widow, and Daniel Turnier, the Sonne of Daniel Turnier, late of New Harlem, deceased, who brought with him some Indyan proprietors to attend the governor, and, to acknowledge before his Honor, the sale of a certain piece of land at ^Mentipathe Kill, beginning from the mark't white oake tree, so runs nortlierly to a creek ca…

Wdl ..f Jonathan .Archer, of Kastch-stt-r, -jcrh of bept., 1.G4, .son.5, Ezf kiL-1 aud Johu,dauLrliter Sarah, wife of Stephen Fowler, daufrhter Abi^rail, wifeof Joshua l>cll, Jr , >:raiid.-on, (,'alrh. Proved 19th of Aut'ii.-t, ITfii', surr ■Entis office, Kec. \\ Ula, No.vs, iTto. l.r.T.p. vT'>. Wm of K/.. Kiel Archer, 17T:i. wife Phil -niir, son E/.eki^l. daiiphtf-rs .Martha and .At,;^.;,!;, w…

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 Steen%vyck, in the village of New Harlem, 4th of October, 1673, ''upon which occasion the inhabitants of Fordham appeared and complained, in substance, of the bad management of their lord, (land-heer), John Archer, soliciting that they mi…

"The inhabitants of the village of Fordham are, by a majority of votes, to choose a number of six persons of the best qualified inhabitants, and only those of the Reformed Christian religion, as magistrates of the aforesaid village, and to present the aforesaid nomination, bv the first opportunity to the Governor-General, from which he shall make the election. They are recommended to take care…

The ancient Dorp, or village of Fordham, according to the annexed 5.i;vt'y, still preserved among the land papers at Albany, stood on or iH-.ir that part of the Westcliester shore of Harlem River now called Rings Bridge, or as the Royal Patent recites -- " near unto ye passage commonly called Spiting Di\'il, upon which land ye New Dorp or village ii erected, known by the name of Fordham." Her…

Near the depot stands the civil and police courts for tlie Twenty-third and Twenty fourth Wards of the city of New York, also one of the largest and best arranged pubUc schools of the city. Here arc four churches, numerous stores and manufactories, &:c. A short distance north of Fordham is a depot for Jerome Park which borders on the Croton Aqueduct, flere is located a large race course and clu…

" I have used some endeavours to persuade the Dutch in my neighborhood into a good opinion of the Church of England ; and have had that success, that they would, I believe, join a great part of 'them in the sacraments and worship -- had they Dutch Common Prayer Bunks and a minister who understood their language. I have taken some i)ains with one of their ministers, one Henricus Beyse, and ha\c…

The followng minutes are extracted from th^ record of the New York Classis : "At a classis held in Flatbush on TuesdAv. September 2d, iSco, &c. The church in the AFanor of Fordham, bemg reduced during the war, and a prospect now opening of their being restored. Resolved, that this Classis encourage and countenance them, by as? isting and supplpng them. Resolved further, that Dr. Li\'ingston …

1~76, Rev, Dom. Jonx Peter Tetard, 1S03, Rev. John Jacksox, 1S40, Rev. Peter I. Van Pelt, D.D., 184G,. Rev. William; Caiioone, 18;j0, Rev. Robt. Van Ambur^jii, 1853, Rev. John H. Beviek, rt Doc. nut. of N. Y., rol. in, p. 130. 6 S.e Vorrieu's Ulst. Diioouisu of the Churcti Du St. Esprit. THE TOWN OF WEST FARMS. 52I 18.15, Rev. James Beattie, " ISM, Rev. James Hultux, " 1J-'G6, Rev. Jame…

Before the Revolutionary war the Manor of Fordham was considered as joined for all ecclesiastical purposes to Yonkers, which formed one of the three precincts of the parish of Westchester; and we have already seen that at least one of the Lords of the Manor, was a vestryman of that ancient parish. Still Fordham like Morrisania, continued to be associated with Westchester, even after the Revolu…

Oswald Cammann, Esq., in the Chair ; ^V'illiam Watson Waldrj-. acting as Secretary. It was then and there, Eesohfd: "That the persons present do proceed to incorporate theaiselrcs as a religious Socisty in Communion with the Protestant Episcopal Church in tL'^' United States of America ; and that tlie said Church and Cont^resatlon he know.; in la-.v, by the name and title of the Rector, Warde…

The building so auspiciously begun was completed the following year, and consecrated on All Saints day (Xov. ist) by the Rt. Rev. the Bishop of the Diocese; the Rev. Morgan Dix, D. D., rector of the Trinity church. New York, preaching the sermon. The edifice which is constructed of native stone, with red sand-stone trimmings, is in the early English style, consisting of nave, southern transep…

Peter and St. John. On the east side of the transept and almost immediately over the font, is a memorial window, erected to Oswald Cammann, representing St. John baptizing our blessed Saviour in the river Jordan. All the before mentioned windows were manufactured at the royal stained glass manufactory at Munich, Bavaria. In the transept are also memorial vriudows to .Miles Standish Davidson a…

In tlie south aisle of the nave is a memorial window to Oswald Cammann, Sen., one of the benefactors of the church and founder of the well known Banking house of Cammann & Co., of New York city, depicting in one compartment the Chalice, or sacramental cup, signifying faith ; in the other a crown of thorns, emblematic of suffering and victory. The north-west window in the nave is a memorial to…

The font was presented to the church, by the young men of tlie parish. The furniture of the chancel, pulpit, lectern and seats are of white oak ; a cross stands on the altar, a memorial of William and Maria Mali deceased parishioners. The bell was presented by the Rev. Charles C. Tiffany, a former rector of the parish. The communion service consists of two rhalices, a llagon and paten inscri…

Jameaon'a l^acreduiul L-.'jcndari/ Art, itc. 524 HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. The parochial chapel of St. James, a portion of which was former'.-,- the Manor school house, has been greatly improved of late by the addition of a chancel and transepts, and now occupies a place in the northeast corner of the church property. The font and lectern were presented by the Rev. . . RFCTORS OF …

On the New* York side of the bridge is a stone tower, used for supplying the higher portions of Manhattan Island witli water -- about a half a mile north of the High Bridge, an iron suspension bridge is to be erected uniting Manhattan island with the West Chester shore. In this vicinity is situated Moimt Fordham, the seat of Lewis G. Morris, Esq., fifth in descent from the Hon. Lewis ]\Iorris t…

Governor TjTon thereupon directed an officer of the British army to take possession of Judge Morris' house, and use it as long as required ; but ordered him, at the same time, to burn it to the ground as soon as abandoned. This outrage was soon afterwards perpetrated ; and Judge Morris, then advanced in years, was compelled to fly for better security to Claverack in Columbia County. The pres…

He died first General of his order in 1556, and was canonized by Pope Gregor}' XV. in 1622. This picture was formerly in the possession of the late Jacob Lorillard, Esq., father-in-law of the present proprietor, and has been long pronounced an original by Peter Paul Rubens. The head, Hke the figure painted b\- Rubens for the Jesuits at Antwerp, now at Warwick castle in England, is v.-onderfull…

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

The enemy were !ar advanced up the Saw Mill valley, ere they relinquished the pursuit. 0:i this occasion Abraham Dyckman arrested Captain Ogden in Coloml Emmerick's quarter's (the house noAV standing at the foot of the steep hill, on the road leading from Fordham to Kings Bridge, close by v/hat is knowTi as Farmer's Bridge, was the scene of the exploit) at the moment when a British sentinel …

In this station, as in many others, this oiticer has e\'inred his military skill and judgment. He has executed an enterprize with such address and gallantry as to merit for himself and his detachment the highest honor. He bravely forced a narrow passage to tiie enemy, and besides a number being killed, he took upwards of fifty prisoners, cut away the bridge,^ burnt their huts and a considerabl…

'•.}th of March, 1782, Captain liunnewell with a body of volunteer ;. ,r-c. backed by the infantry under the command of ISIajor Woodbridge •lUiic an excursion to Alorrisania. 'J'he horse proceeded down between 'Ax British fort, No. S, and the cantonment of i)e Lancey's corps,'^ and }i.i\ing turned the cantonments between day-break and sun-rise, tiiey entered pell mell. The enemy was completel…

"On the 26th of March, (says General Heath,) Mr. Dyckman,'^ one of our guides on the lines, %vith thirteen volunteer horsemen made an excursion to Morrisania, took five prisoners of De Lancey's corps and five horses ; on their return they were pursued by a party of the enemy's horse, who coming rather too near, the brave volunteers faced about, charged vigorously,' took one man prisoner v/ith…

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 a From a m.ii 1 the possession of LewU G. Morris it appears that at that, tini'> the highway led past th' .\icii I' tiDUHe ni'^ritioned above, ami between it and Fort No. S which occupies the sit<; of tlio…

This was a pretty affair, but was a httle tarnished oa the return by some of the militia, who were fatigued, loitering on tiio road, v/here they supposed there was no danger; but a party of horse pursuing, overtook, killed and captured several of them.' <* Many other occurrences of the same kind might be related to show that this vicinity was constantly harassed by small parties of American …

" On the 20th of October, 17S2, the enemy were demolishing their works at No. 8, ^lorrisania."^ Fort Independence, the ruins of which are still visible on Tetard's hill, •was not dismantled until 1833. Prince Charles' redoubt, and the Negro Fort -- both well known fortifications, in the annals of the Revolution -- lie on the south side of J'ttlentine's hill. From the former, which commands a …

Lees, and "Villa Boscobel" the residence of William B.Ogden, and "Number Eight" the residence of Gustav Schwab WilUami Bridge in the north-east comer of West Farms, bordering on Fordham is situated on the Haarlem and New Haven raihoad wher* is a depot, thirteen and a half miles north of the City Hall. Tremont. the next station south of Fordliam and in close contiguity a Ibkl, 'i-iS. b Ileai…

Vice-Presidents. -- Mrs. Woodbury Langdon, jNIts. S. J. Zabriskie, Mrs. Henry- Salisbury. Secretary^ -- Miss M. E. Learitt. Treasurer. -- Miss Alice R. Jones, 1 East 57tli Street. Mrs. J. E. Zimmerman, ^Irs. G. K. Sheridan, Miss J. T. Montgomery, Mrs.- David M. Turuure, ^liss M. G. Barnes, Mrs. L. A. Rodenstcin, Miss II. M. Schwab, Mrs. W. C. Wetmorc, Miss E. 0. Wheeler, .Jliss L. Morris, Si…

The Haarlem river (Muscoota,) which forms the western boundar)' of the towm, is one of the sweetest, streams that ever gave a charm to land- ' scape. 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 …

The utmost attention will be paid not only to the intellectual, but also to the moral education of the pupils. As to their domestic comfort, every thi.".^; which parental affection can desire vriW be found and supplied in the assiduous attention and skilful management of the Sislers of Charity, to whom the charge of this important and highly responsible departmonl is mainly confided." The coll…

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 modem stained glass; they stand on floriated Gothic pedestals of gold, siirmounted by a rich canopy of the same. At the foot of the pedestal a gold escutcheon, containing the name of each apostle and evangehsL The whole were made to order, expressly f…

In conformity -with the provisions of the act entitled, " An Act for the Incorpor;itiou of Benevolent, Chaxitcble, Scientitic and Missionary Societies," passed tlie l-2tli day of April, ISIS, and the several acts ameudatory thereof, and supplementary thereto, the subscribers of full age, citizens of the United States and of the State of New York, and residents within tlie city of New York, in sa…

The names of the managers of the said Society for tlie first year of its existence, are John T. Holfman, Edward Haight, Wm. H. Guiou, Bonjaniin H. Field, Henry J. Camnuuui, Franlclin F. Randolph, Geo. R. Jackson, Lloyd Aspinwall, .John fl. Po,M, Frederic Goodridgo, W^illiam E. Curtis, Stephen E. (';ta\bre!ing, Beujaiuin B. Shcrnum, Richard A. McCurdy, Arcliibald Russell, Livingston Satterlee, …

The last Report, of 1878. is full of encouragement, and most of the first officers still retain their positions. The Physician, Arch. M. Campbell, reports that "during the past year S9 patients have been under treatment." Few institutions have been better managed. It is beautifully situated, in a very healthy locality, and easy of access. Andrew Corsa, who was bom at Rose Hill in 1763, afterw…

The latter was born i;: 1G02, about the time of Governor Fletcher's arrival in the colony, after whons he was named Beujamia Fletcher. When the revolutionary troubles coim^enced. Captain Isaac Corsa,'^ the father of the subject of this notice, held a commis;'io:i under the crown, and like most persons similarly situated, espoused the my.il side throughout the great controversy. But parental au…

Preparatory to this operation, (.'uuiit 31athieu Dumas, the two brotheas Berthier, and several other young officers belonging to the French staff, who had, for some days, been zealously engaged iji exploring the ground and roads and in sketching maps of the country between tiie allied camp aud Kings Bridge, were ordered by the French commander to set oiil before daylight, and to push their ex…

Below Mile-square the rvCoimoiteriug party formed a junction with a select body of American light infantry, w^ho on the same morning had gone down to explore the ground on the rig)it ; and the two allied detachments then attacked and dispersed a strong patrol of Delancey's Refugees, and soon afterwards assaulted and drove across Kings Bridge the Chassem'S that occupied the Hessian outposts : …

I.auzun, aud the other Generals of the combined army, while they passed through the lields of Jlorrisania, Fordham and Yonkers, halting from time to time as they moved along for the purpose of enabling the engineers to examine the grounds along llaerlem river and Spuytenduyvil creek. He used to relate tliat will n the allies, marching from the <\ist near the Bronx and passing over the hi'jU g…

Corsa knew personally every individual of that celebrated band of volunteers called the "Westchester Guides," of whom he himself was the last and youngest ; and he was among the most confidential friends of the heroic Abrahnm D^'ckman, who fell prematurely at the close of the revolutionaiy contest. Pussessed of a memory unusually retentive, and residing constantly upon the borders of tlie "neut…

His death was preceded by none of the diseases to which humanity is heir, and he ceased to exist only because he was worn out by toil and time. The macliiue which had been set in motion by its divine constructor and which had gone on for more than four score years and ten, "at last stood still," and the weary occupant sought a better habitation. His memory continued miimpaired until nearly th…

WTiite Plains is the shire town of the county, and is situated twenty-eight miles from the city of New York ; one hundred and thirty-one south of Albany, six miles east of the Hudson, and fourteen south of Bedford, (which used to be the other half shire town,) bounded northerly by North Castle? easterly by Harrison, southerly by Scarsdale, and westerly by Greenburgh. The river Bronx runs south …

Once in a while a point of an arrow, or a stone axe is found which bears the mark of Indian labor and dexterity ; and there is still to be distinguished the spot on which they luid their wigwams, and the cemetery where they buried their dead." The former is situated on the land formerly of Mr. Gilbert Oakley, the latter on the property formerly of Mr. Elisha Crawford, now owned by Mr. CarharL…

"To all Cliristiaa peopell to honi these presence shall com greting : Know yee that v,e Shaphnm, Cockinseko, Orcwapuia, Kewctoahan, Koawauoh, Pantck, Shiphatlaah, Korehwewous, Panawok, Meiuisliott, Pesckunob, Oro'uahgah Patliuuck, hohoreis, sotonge, wonawaking, owhorawas, nosband, have for a valualxii sum of uiony to us in baud paid by the towne of Rye that are inhabitants biirgaiucd, covinante…

Moabalice and the rest of the above said endians, have soulld a:- above said unto the Inhabitancc of the said towne of Rye, them, tbeire heires. executors, adminisErators, or asigues for ever and Doe hereby bind ourselves, our heires, execetars, administratars and asignes unto the Inhabitants of the above said towne of Rye, them, tbeire heires, executors, administrators, or asigues, that they…

^'^ ^^'■'^' KEWEToriAM, JoSnCA KXAP, KOAWANOU, T,, , , JSIOAUPOATCH. Ihe mark of MOTEPEAICHOS Jonx Oddeli., his mark. Pattuuxk, hohoknis, SOTONGE, Owuoi:awa~, Okamaplau. This bill of salle is acknowledged by the granters to be tiieir ackt and deed liefore me in Rye. the day and ycre above written, JOSEPH ilORTOX, Vonunissimer. The inliabitants of Rye were now met by an opposing cl…

And on the twentyeighth of November, 1683, the two governments agreed upon a Hne to begin at the mouth of B\Tam river. Meanwhile, doubtless anticipating this decision, the inhabitants of Rye on the twenty-second day of November, only six days before the date of that agreement, concluded a treaty with the Indian proprietors of the White Plains for the piurchase of that tract. They described it…

On the twelfdi of March, 16S4, he peti- , tioned the Governor, Colonel Dongan, on the subject: ' Having a desire to dispose of some quantity of said land which is called the AVhite Plains ' and which was comprehended in his patent 'to severall persons to settle thereon with themselves and familyes ' he is ' wholly obstructed and hindered by Rye men,' who have 'made a great disturbance amongst…

The dispute appears to have remained unsettled ; for Richbell died soon after this, July 26th, 1684,^ and the greater part of his lands -- including all the northern portion -- came into the possession of the Hon. Caleb Heathcote. In 1701 Col. Heathcote obtained a comfirmation of his rights to the Richbell estate by purchasing again from the Indians the . 'rtecks' formally known as East and Gr…

Having failed to recover the lands appropriated by Harrison, the people of Rye probably had little hope of resisting these claims. Col. Heathcote, however, seems to have been disposed to treat them with great fairness. In the Charter which he obtained for his lands exception was made of "ye land called White Plains which is in dispute between ye said Caleb Heathcote and some of ye inhabitanc…

The controversy was still pending in 1702, when the Rev. Mr. Chris- (topher Bridge, Mr. Hacaliah Browne, Ensign John Horton, Capt. Joseph Bade, and Mr. John Hoytt " are chosen to treat with the Honorable Conl. Caleb Hathcut, about the White Plains purchase and to make returne to the Proprietors of their treat upon what termcs the Hon. Coll. Hathcut will agree with them to acquit all his claime…

Occasionally from 16S3 to 1715 we find in the town records entries like the following, which show that the inhabitants had their eyes upon this precious inheritance and meant to keep it for future distribution'^ : -- April 12, 169.4. -- " Hacaliah Brown and Thomas Merril are appointed to go with the Indians and renew the marks of the White Plains purchase, agreeing with the Indians as reasonab…

Joseph Budd.Ensign John Horton, j\Ir John Hoyt, Samuel Purdy, Caleb Hiat and George Lane Junior, " are chosen to rectify all mistakes that has been formerly made by the former layers out of the White Plaines purchase and also has po-^er to add or diminish the just and true proportion of all the lotments of lands which is in dispute to be above or under the true proportion and to lay out propo…

That the said iayers out shall have for their trouble and industry for laying out the whole purcha.se and returning the bounds at or between the thirteenth day of April, which will be m the year one thousand seven hundred and twenty, a BairU's History of Uve, p. 1 jG. . 6 Rye Rec. Lib. .S.. e IbiJ. d Tu-.va Meeting Books, C and C. c Uecoi-LU of ToH-u .Mooting, p. 9, anJ BairU's HUtory of Ry…

. 2, Richard Lownsbeekt, 33, Delivei;axce Bkovtn, . 30, JoHX Galpin, . 5, George Laxe, . 23, JoHX Hortox, . 15, TU0MA5 BliOWN, • 3, Joseph Hortox, . 17, Jonx Frost, . . 20, "i Hexry Disbrow, . 8, Peter Brown . 52, Garrett Travis, . 13, Peter Disbrow, • 22, Jonx Stockham, . 7, John Meritt, . 39, Joxathax Fowlke, 19, Caleb IIiArr, . . 11, Richard Walter, 35. Sajice…

"In 1721, Wiliam Burnett, Governor of New York, set out, in order for patent, to Samuel Hunt, a certain tract or parcel of land Iping and being in the County of Westchester, being ])art of a large tract commonly known by the name of 'The \Miite Plains,' beginnini^ at three large White Oak trees standing near together on the west side of Mamaroneck river, and runs thence, south thirty-nine degre…

G>-or'-e by the Grace of God of Great Britain France and Ireland King Dcfundt-rof the faith etc. To aU to whom these presents shall come, Greeting whcr.'as our Loving Subjects Joseph Budd John Hoit Caleb Hoit Humphrey Undorhill Joseph Purdv George Lane Daniel Lane Z^Ioses Knap John Horton D'uid Horton Johnathan Lynch Peter Hetficld James Traviss Isaac Covert 15.-i.jamia Brown John Turner Davi…

James's the third Day of June one Thousand seven Hundred and Twenty in the sixth year of our Ruign our said Governour together with George Clarke Esq. secretary and Ca.lwalladcr Colden F.sq. surveyor Generall of the said Province three of the Commissioners appointed by our said In.structions for setting out all Lands to be granted within our said P'nwince of New York did sett out for the said…

542 HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTLR. River then down the Stream of the said River to the Place where the ^W.t Branch Falls into the said River and then up tlie Stream of the said West Brant >) to tlie Place wliere it begun Containing Four Thousajid Four hundred a:i.l Thirty five Acres with Allowance for Highways, and in the Setting out of Unsaid Tract of Laud had Regard to the Profitable …

River then down the Stream of the said River to the Place where the ^W.t Branch Falls into the said River and then up tlie Stream of the said West Brant >) to tlie Place wliere it begun Containing Four Thousajid Four hundred a:i.l Thirty five Acres with Allowance for Highways, and in the Setting out of Unsaid Tract of Laud had Regard to the Profitable and unprofitable Acrus and had taken care …

THE TO\VX OF WHITE PLAINS. 543 s:..l upwards at T'^elve Inches from the Ground for Masts of our Eoyall Navy. ..;,i! :i!.-^> all such other Trees as niuy be lit to make Planks Knees and other i'.i'.r.ii Necessary for the use of our said Navy whicli uow arc Standing Growing .■r ticiiig iu and upon any of the said Lands with free Liberty and Lycence for .i:)y person or persons -whatsoever by us …

s:..l upwards at T'^elve Inches from the Ground for Masts of our Eoyall Navy. ..;,i! :i!.-^> all such other Trees as niuy be lit to make Planks Knees and other i'.i'.r.ii Necessary for the use of our said Navy whicli uow arc Standing Growing .■r ticiiig iu and upon any of the said Lands with free Liberty and Lycence for .i:)y person or persons -whatsoever by us oiu- Heirs and Successors or any…

544 HISTORY OF THE COUNTY d!" V/ESTCHESTm. ing of the premisses or any part tU'.TCof In Tcsthnony whereof \Vec L-iv • Caused these our Letters to be made Patent and the Great Seal of our paid i'r •• vince to he hereunto affixed and the same to be Entrcd of Record in our J^c r. . tarys OfBce in one of the Books of Pntents there Remaining Witness our Tn;->'v and well beloved William Burnet Esq …

Anthony Miller ov.-ned the farm where the Miss Tompkins reside above the old Methodist church ; he had a fulling mill on the brook, near the Bronx river. The north west corner of the patent was seventeen chains north of this fulling mill. Christopher Tromain's house was near the Bronx not far from where Mr. Champa."ics lives on the road leading west from the old Methodist meeting-house. Samuel…

The next house which is still standing was Samuel Merrit's, and further east and at some distance from, and north of the road, was the house of Humphrey Underhill. These were all the houses then standing in White Plains. THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The Presbyterian church -- a stone edifice erected in 1S54 -- is the third church built on that spot, and presents a pretty appearance upon entering…

John Walton, who gave for that purpose three <• :arters of an acre of land in the north-east comer of his farm, and ap- K'ors from his deed convej-ing the famti in 1729 to his successor, the Kev. Edward Ward. Moses Owne subsequently became the o\\Tier of ::;e farm; and in June 15, 1751, conveyed "one certain tract of land with the meeting-house standing thereon, containing one acre more or l…

Gabriel Lynch, Caleb IItatt, Samuel Huxt." From these documents it w^ould appear that there was a Presb>lerian church standing here in 1727. The first ordained minister was the Rev. John Smith, D.D., who served the Presbyterian churches of Rye and nVii^e Plains, and died in the year 177 1, lea\ing flourishing congregations and commodious houses of worship in both places. His remains repose i…

"Thanks be to God that piveth us the 'victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." His brother was the Hon. William Smith. Lorenzo Sabine, E?q., i:; his ver}' valuable work on American loj'alists, 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 1782. His father, the Honorab'-- William Smith, an eminent lawyer an…

He publislied a history of New York, which was continued by his son William."<i . a ♦'TtiH eloquent man," alluiUnp to Judjre Pmlth, "havin;? been an adherent to theroya; cause in the Kovol'inon, toft The city of istw York in 17^:;, with the British troops, anrt waj after-ftMrrls rowar^U 1! bv bis sovoreitra with 11 bigU judici.iry utlice at Qutbec. Ju^iit'.' f-isilth. a^thou?^. tUnri rfmnv.d…

The pi.-ce was loU'^ and eiub .rate, and written wlih inucQ beautv and tpint. 'T his, sir,' said he. after tinishinp it, • i.s a copy <if a letter, which I sen: .o a member of coujrrf >s in 177.'), who was an intimate friend of (Ji-neral W rtshinc;con. i ou may trace to this .»; mre.Mhe si-iiriui"nts in f;ivorof is, more entr;,'ic Roverimu-nt for your cunrr.*. contained ia th-.- o-Maaiund'T-ia…

After the burning of the church, the congregation gradually declined; for the members, being mostly staunch Whigs, were obliged to retire north to avoid the depredations and assaults of British troops from New York. The Rev. 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 interr…

For the successors of Mr. Ely, see the subjoined list of pastors. The second church was destroyed by fire in 1S54. It took fire on a Sabbath, when it was burnt to the ground; it originated this time in a defect in trie chimney from which sparks communicated to the belfry during the morning sen-ice. and when discovered had made such progress as to render all efforts to save the building unava…

Beardslet, " Joseph Foestthe, " David Teese, " Thomas C. Stiele, " Edgar L. Heumaxce, present pastor. This church is in connection with the Bedford Presbytery. The following inscriptions are taken from monuments in the grave vard : -- Here lie the remains of CALEB IIORTOX, ■who died August 24th, 1770, aged 72 years. stalled OK Called. A.D. . 17.53. Rev. 1770. Rev. 1S2I, Rev. 1S2…

Thomas Woolsey, Albert Van Nostrand and Jason I'erkins were the preachers on the circuit which embraced White Plains. Tills church was forty four feet square ; and when completed, ready for dedication, it was burned. At a meeting, called on the evening of the same day, it was resolved to rebuild at once, and six hundred dollars was subscribed on the spot for that purpose ; and it is said that …

E. church was built. Great credit is due to the Rev. Dr. Wheatley for his untiring efforts, good taste and sound judgment in this really greatest enterprise of the M. E Church of White Plains. It contains the memorial tablets of many of the great and good men who were, indeed, giants in their day. The Memorial Church was dedicated on Sabbath, May iS, 1873; on the previous Saturday able and appro…

HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF ^VESTCHESTER. years ; and in the spring of 1S76 Rev. P. R. Hauxhurst was appoir.ic ;. At the Conference of 1877, the Rev. J. Y. Bates was appointed. The present membership of the church, is 315. It has a lar^c ar.i i.-.. teresting Sabbath-school -- of which Samuel Scott, Esq., is the sui'cr;:;. tendent. The President of the board of Trustees, Samuel R. Pulkn • Secreta…

Wilham Purdy, John Honon, Gilbert Hatfield, James Dick, Alexander Fowler, Joshua Horton, William Buckley and James ^Merritt, \'estr}'men. The church edifice was consecrated on the 2nd of June, 1S26, by t'''^ Right Rev. J. H. Hobart. In 1S33 Trinity church, N'ew York, appropriated to this parisli the sum of $750. In 1861 Mr. Pruden gave tr.e present site of ground to the rector, wardens and ves…

On the 19th of March, 1874, a large number of literary gentlemen of the county met in the village of White Plains at the following call: -- Dear Sir: -- We, the undersigned, have long felt the want in coinmon with others of a County Historical Society. Upon consultation with prominent men we have been asked to call a meeting to organize such a Society for Westchester county. And beg to name T…

Carpenter, Wm. H. Robertson, Clarksou X. Potter, James W. Husted, Roljcrt Rutherford MoiTis. John Jay, Wa!t( r White Evan.i Edward F. Delancy, O. R. Willis, Wm. B. Tibbits, Henry Wood. John Jay Wood, Joseph Barrett, James Wood, Rev. Ciiarlcs Baird. David Rowo, Edward Wells. John Dewitt, R.-bert P. Getty, I. T. Vriir.u-is, Will. Cauldw,.-;], Amhvrst Wi_dit, Robert S. Ilaviland, and thtir associat…

For the purposes aforesaid the said society shall possess the general powers and privileges and be subject to the general liabilities contained in the third title of the eighteenth chapter of the first part of the Revised Statutes, as far as the tame may be applicable, and may not have been modified or repealed; but tlhreal and personal estate which the said society shall be authorized to take,…

The said society for fixing the terms of admission of its members, for the government of the same, for clianging the olfice.'-s thereof and for the regulation and management of its transactions and affairs shall have power to form a cjde of b}--laws, not inconsistent with the laws of the State of New York or of the United Sfates: which code when formed and adopted at a regular meeting shall, …

The village of White Plains is vcr}- pleasantly situated, and contains a fine stone court-house and jail, Clerk's office, Surrogate's office, Treasurer's ofrice, Record office, Grand Jury's room, Supervisor's room, and Sherifi's office ; a Bank and Savings Bank, an P'piscopal church, two Methodist churches, a Presbyterian church, Roman Catholic chiirch and Baptist church, a young ladies' semi…

The cojr'huuse, a handsome stone building, stands near the centre of the ijwn on Railroad Avenue. The first court-house was erected in 1759, •j;»on the removal of the courts from Westchester. The first court of Common Pleas assembled here on the 27 th of ^lay, 1760. The first court-house was burnt soon after the battle of White Plains, and the second built on the same site, about 1784 or 17S…

The proceedings of the various meetings held here would afford matter for a good size volume, we shall therefore present our readers with a small part only of the important productions of those eventful times. The following resolutions were adopted by the freeholders and inhabitants of Rye and Westchester : -- " On the loth day of August, 1774, the freeholders and inhabitants of the township …

"This meeting being greatly alarmed at the late proceedings of the Briti.?h Parliament, in order to raise a revenue iu America, and considering tlieir Lumost cruel, unjust and mnvarrantable act for blocking up the port'^of Boston, having a direct tendency to deprive a free people of their most valuable rights and privileges, an introduction to subjugate the inhabitants of the English colonies,…

"3d, That it is the opinion of this meeting, that the act of Parliament for shv*- tmg up the port of Boslon, and divestnig some of the inhabitants of private property, is a most unparalled, rigorous and imjust piece of cruelty and dcs- "4th That unanimity and firmness of measures in the C-^lonics are the mon effectual means to secure the invaded rights and privile-cs of America, and to avoid …

"At a meeting of the freeholders and inhabitants of the Borouo-h town of Westchester, iu New York, the 20th of August, 1774, James Ferris" Esq., Col. Lewis Morns, and Capt. Thomas Hunt, were chosen a committee to meet a com- R-nttee of the different towns and precincts within this countv, at the White Plains on Monday the 2ed inst., to consult on the expediency of appointing one or more delega…

"2udly, That we conincide jn opinion with our friends in New York and every other Colony, that all acts of the British ParHament imposing taxes on the Colonies without their consent or by their representatives, are arbitrary and opnressivc, and should meet ths abhorence and detestation of all good men: that they are replete with the purpose of creating animosities and dissensions between tiio m…

That as a division in the colonies would be a sure means to counteract the the present intention of the Americans, in their endeavors to preserve their rights and liberties from the invasi(jn that is threatened, we do most heartily' I'ecommend a steadiness and a unanimity in their measures, as they will have the happy effects of averting the calamity that the late tyrauical act of the British Pa…

"You are earnestly desired to attend a general meeting of the county to be held at ^Vhit^ I'lains, on Tuesday next, the 11th inst., to give your votes upon the question: -- Whether you are inclined to choose deputies to meet at the city of New York, in the Provincial Convention? or, whether you are determined to abide by the loyal and judicious measures already taken by your own worthy Repres…

On tlie 2Sth of March last, the following gentlemen, having received Ivli-:^ from the chairman of the committee of the city and county of Xew York, rt - latjve to the appointment of Deputies for this county, met at this place iov V..r pm-pose of devising means for taking the sense of the county upon the subject, viz: Theodosius Bartow, Esq., William Sutton, Esq., Captain Joseph Drak..-.' Jame…

As this county is very e.vtensive, we take the liberty of recommending the meeting to be held at the White Plains, on Tuesday, the 11th day of April next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Court Hume, and therefore do desire you to give notice of the same to all the freeholders in your district, without exception, as those who do not appear to vote on that day will be presumed to acquiesc…

Wilkins, in their behalf, (as he said), doclaied that they would not join in the business of the day, or have anything to do with the Deputies or Congresses; but that they came there for the sole purpose of protesting against such illegal and imconstitutional proceeding.-;, after which they departed.^ TliC following question was tlicn put to the people by the chairman, viz.:-- whether they wo…

Iifi--!rtii, That the thanks of thi.=; body is given to the virtuous minority of the «;»:5<nil Assembly of this Province, and particularly to John Thomas and Pierre Via Cortlandt, Esq., two of our Representatives, for their attachment to, and »' \] on a late occasion, for the preservation of the union of the Colonies, and r.^htA !uul liberties of America; and that this resolve be communicated …

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 lla'Acld'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…

huzzas, they returned to Captain Hatfields, singing, as they weut, \viih lovni entbusiasn:;, the good and animating song of "God save great George our Kin-." "Long live our noble King," &c., &c. At their return, finding that manyrf their friends had arrived during their absence, and that many still kopt conn;-.: in, they proceeded to draw up and sign the following declaration, which thi v see…

Frederick Philips, Isaac Wiikins, Samuel S'^abury, Luke Babcock, Isaac Fowler Judge, Caleb Fowler Judge, J. P. Horton, Esq., William Sutton. Esq., Daniel Oakley, Esq., Benjamin Fowler, Esq., William Davis, Esq., Wm. Anderson, Esq., Capt. Abra'rn Hatiield, Nath'l Underliill. May'r, George Cromwell, Esq., Philip Pell, Esq., Joshua Pell, James Pell, Edward Pell, John Ilunt, Gilber…

Beyea, Bartholomew Gidney, John Loce, Einathan Appleby, John Baker, Jonathan Underbill, James McChain, Benjamin Seacord, Joshua Hunt, Bctts Chatterdon, William Landrine Enoch Hunt, Peter Corme, Dennis Kennedy, James Hains, Andrew Bainton, Hezekiah Simmons, Nathaniel Tompkins, Caleb Archer, Benj. Bugbce, Francis Purd}-, \ William Odell, Israel Hunt. Thon-.as Tompkins, Frederi…

IMerritt, Gilbert Bates, John Gidney, Stephen Arnode, Israal Secord, John Arnode, David Purdy, David Belcher, Jordon Downing, Levi Devoc, Abraham Acker, Conieiius van Tassel, Elisha Merritt, Jacob Schurnian, Joseph Appleby, John Tonipkius, Jr., Job Hadden Jr., PatricV: Carey, James Hart, Gilbert W^ard, Joseph Hart, .Monmouth Hart, "William Dunlap, -Joshua Ferris, Timothy Pu…

I never sii^ul-U ii, hut went to Capt. llj.f(l-ld'i" Uause nwi wa^ askeJ wh^.-ther I vns a Wrii:r or a Tory ? I in:ul'- answer, that I diil not muUTsraaii tlie m<-auiii!,' of those wtnil< ; '.lilt svas fnr lii;"rty jna ji m.-..-. Lpou which t iuiiu'".!iat'.;ly nut down my name. Now, «!■, I <!.iiir'.' you will print rhu in show thi» world that I have not deserved to be Ueid up ia ta r :i.:ht of…

Samuel Heusted, Bartholomew Underhill, Lieut. Johu Warner, ..^"■ath'l Purdy, Isaac Bennett, Sanmel Baker," John Cromwell, John Storm, Andrew Fowler, Joshua Seacord, Abraham Bich, Georsre French, John Underhill, Caleb Gidney, William Underhill, Jr., James Hill, William Watkius, John Rustin, Richard Baker, Will Ascough, Bishop Huestice, James Miller, Phineas Huut, The followin…

They must be conscious to themselves that they have spread abroad a falseliood. and they are hereby called upon, if they dare, to set their names to those assertions. In what manner those gentlemen who chose the committee at the Plains proceeded, we cannot positively say; but this we can declare with truth, that we do not believe they can produce to the public the names of a hundred and tifty …

And one principal reason why the friends I ) c )ViTnnient did not assemble in greater numbers than they did, on Tuesday li.*;, was that many of them had already, by signing those resolves, testified their I .\a;ty to the king, their attachment to the constitution, their enmity to thecomr:;i!tffs, and their acquiescence in the prudent measures taken by the Assembly iu tiie late session, for acc…

The committee that was chosen, may, with some kind of propriety, be ioid to represent those particular persons who chose them ; but how they can be denominated the Representatives of the County of Westchester, who, in general ftblior committees and committee men, and are determined to take no steps that laay lead them into rebellion, we cannot conceive ; certainly the friends to gov eminent w…

In answer to the above protest, occurs the following letter froin Lewis Moiris, addressed "to the public:" -- 3IOREI3AXIA, ;Mat Tth, 1775. "A very extraordinary paper called a protest against tne proceedings of the freeholders of the County of Westchester, relative to the election of Deputies for the late Convention, aud said to have been subscribed by the several persons whose names are prin…

I shall pas.s over the many littk- embellishments with which the author's fancy has eudeavortd to decorate his narrative; nor, is it necessary t.) call in (jucstiou, the reality of that loyal enthusiasm, by which it was said these good people were a. Aaje;i>:a!i Arcliivc?, fourtti s-jrios, vol. ii, 32".. HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF \\'ESTCHESTER. influenced; and I really ■^ish that had been the …

Samuel Seabury and Luke Babcock, c\t. tainly ought not to have been sent into the world floating on a newspaper in Ikit plain way ; the one is the "Reverend Mr. Samuel Seabury, Rector of the uu;!t\i Parishes of East and Westchester, and one of the missionaries for the propagation of the Gospel, (and not politics), in foreign parts," &c., &c., the other Ls "the Rev. Mr. Luke Babcock, who preach…

Van Tassell, Joseph Appleby, Patrick Cary, Gilbert Ward, William Dunlap Joshua Ferris, Timothy Purdy, James McGuire, James Requeau, Samuel Purdy, Sylvanus Purdy, John Williams, John Ackemar, Peter Bussing, Jerenuah Hunter, Abraham Storm, Peter Jenning, John Gale, John Smith, James Hart, jr., -- Jonathan Purdy, jr., Monmouth ILut., jr., Christopher Purdy, Gabriel Purdy, Edwa…

James McCham, " James Angevine, Jeremiah Anderson, Will. Bai-ker, jr., Gideon Arden, jr., Joseph Purdj, George Storm, Jacob Yermlller, Samuel Snider, Philip Fowler. John McFf.rtliing, Jacob Post, James Baxter, John Hart, Cornelius Loosee, Jesse Park, Roger Purdy, jr., Gilbert Pugsly, Abraham L^-aden, Benjamin Brown, Aaron Buis, John Buizley, David Ouklc}-, jr., Charles Lawren…

"We the subscribers do hereby make this public declaration, that whereas, wc and several others in ~\S'cstchcster county, having signed a certain number of Resolves, which at the time of our said signing were deemed constitutional, and as Laving a tendency lu promote the interest of our country; but, since upon Diatiue deliberation and more full knowledge of the matter find not only injurious …

" At a meeting of freeholders of Westcliester county, New York, at the Jl7iite Plains, on Monday, the Sth day of May, 1775, Governeur Morris, Lewis Graham, James Van Cortlandt, Stephen Ward, Joseph Drake, Philip Van Cortlandt, James Holmes, David Dayion, John Holmes, Jr., Robert Graham, and William Paulding, were chosen to be the deputies from this County to the Provincial Convention of the …

"That the treasurer and secretary of this Congress be and they hereby are directed forthwith to repair, witli all aud singular, the public papers and money, now in their custody or possession, unto the Mliite Plains, in the county of Westchester, and that this Congress be, and it hereby is, adjourned unto the Caurt House in the White F,lains aforesaid, there to meet on Tuesday, the 2d of July…

As expresses overtook thcni from General Washington, the house was called to order on horseback, ?nd several resolutions passed. "It was at White Plains, on the 9th day of July, the Pro\-incial Congress received the Declaration of Independence ; there it was read, in front of tlie Court House,* and there they solemnly in convention proma Ibkl. 4Io. 6 Arneriraa ArchiTcs, fourth series, vol. iL,…

"About 12 o'clock, this night, (Nov. 5th, 1776, says General Heath) a party of Americans wantonly set fire to the Court House, and several other private houses, which stood between the two armies. This gave great disgust to the v.-hole American army, and drew from the commander-in-chief, the following paragraph, in his orders of the 6th : ' It is with the utmost astonishment and abhorrence, th…

•• Unhappy am I to add that amidst all our sufferings, the army employed for the protection of ^Vmerica, have not refrained from embhtering the calamities of war, at a time when the utmost resources of this State were laid open to theiiwants, and the mcrubers of Convention personally sulimitted to the labour and fatigue which were necessary on a sudden emergency, and after frequent losses of p…

"I am directed, sir, to sutimit it totheHon'ble Congress, whether some effectual remedy ought not to be provided against such disorderly and disgraceful proceedings. The soldier, whti plunders the countrj- he is employed to protect, is no better than a robber, and ought to be treated accordingly ; and a severe example, m tlie opinion of tl\o committee, ought to be made of the officer who, witho…

If so glaring a violation of every sentiment of humanity should be passed over iu silence, if the army is not reasonably restrained fiom such acts of barbarity, the consequence must bo fatal to the cause of a people whose exalted glory it is to be advocates for the rights of luaukind, against the tyranny and oppression of lawless power. The resolutions which the committee of safety have passe…

"The County of Westchester, at the commencement of the Revolution, contained a multitude of hardy yeomen inured to toil, whose ancestry had fled from oppression abroad, and in the enjoyment of greater freedom in the colony, had imbibed an ardent love of liberty. When the star of Independence arose in the east, they were read}' to follow its lead ; and when Kew York, in 17T6, was threatened wit…

Congress, vol. i. 723. b Journal of X. Y. Prov. Congress, vol. i. T29. THE TOWN OF WHITE PLAINS. _ 567 to obtain command of the two principal routes leading to New England, one througli Rye and tlie other by the way of Bedford, and thereby cut olT the American army from its supphes, principally derived from the East, and obtain the rear of General "Washington's army, and force him to a genera…

On the ISth, the whole British army crossed to Pelham Point, and marching northerly, encamped the s:i,uie night on the high ground between Hutchinson's River and New Rochelle village, where it remained till the 21st. On the 21st, the British removed and encamped on New Rochelle heights, north of the village, and on both sides of the road leading to Scarsdalc. This camp was broken up on the 25t…

"The entrenchments at White Plains were erected under the directions of a French engineer, and consisted of a square fort of sods in the main street with breast works on each side running westerly over the south side of Purdy's hill to the Bronx, and easterly across the hills to Horton'a pond. When tiie Englisli attacked Chattcrton's hill on the 28th. they were unfinished; but during t!ie night…

Washington's policy at this time was, as he expressed it ' to entrench and fight with the spade and inattock.' The experience at liunkcr's Hill had made the English cautious in attacking Americans behind entrenchments.™ a " Gcii.Tiil Ceor^'-i Clinton, in a postscript tu a friend, writing from WashinsrTon's out ronehm^^ut oi! the iiiijhi uf tli.^ -ictti Ui'tob.T. says: ' Lovt- tu .Mrs. C'Unioii-…

On the 23d of October, a spirited skirmish took place between ll;i:;.:< Pennsylvania riflemen and a detachment of Hessian chasseurs, about 240 k:.-- -:-.•. in which the Hessians were routed. These haras;.-iug encounters of the Ainv:;. cans, (attended invariably with success,) tended to delay the advance of tl: • British and to make them cautious, while it cheered the desponding coura-.:e < '. …

L'ul Haslet says, the enemy in the first place moved towards the fortiiications in the village-- they then halted-- the general officers had a council of war on horse!.>a';k in the wheat-fields, and the result was that their forces inclined tov.ards the Bronx. Fifteen or twenty pieces of artillerj' were placed upon the high gr v.iml opposite the liill, and commenced a furious cannonade upon M…

When upon the spot in after years, describir^g it t > a youthful friend, he was heard to say, 'For three successive discharges thi-adv.i.-icing column of British troops was swept froni hill-top to river ' The British fin'.- ing this talile rock inacccsv.il)lo, inclined to the left down the river. a-:d j- lined tlie troops under General liaM, wliieh had crossed about a quarter of a mile !>elow. …

At length compelled to retreat, it was i'.ow in good order over tlie bridge at the foot of the hill, under cover of some n :;irnent3 detached by Washington from his main army. The militia and a few of tiie regulars were dispersed among the hills of Greenburgh, but soou returned 10 Head Quarters. The British forces engaged in that attack, were the flower of Ihe army, consisting of the second b…

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 the fair region over which the two armies passed. The English army finding all attempts to circumvent General Washington hopeless, broke u…

Among the most daring v.-cre the guides -- such men as Ahrahn?ii D'jChni'j,, Ccrnelius Oafdey and JoIlTi Oddl. In the darkness of night they have oft'.'n sniiirisod and carried off captains, officers and men, under the guns of the British forts at Morrisania, or in small parties amused themselves by 'seating up De Lancey's quarters. Frequent alarms iiad made them watchful of surprise, and succe…

Plowe, as we shall see, had good reason to change his whole plan ; and that cause was, the treason of a commissioned officer of the American army. Four years before, the traitor Arnold attempted to betray West Point. A similar, but more successful traitor, betrayed Mount Washington. On the 2d of November, 1776, Adjutant ]^Iaga\v, passed undiscovered, out of Fort Washington into the British ca…

Lee, pointing to the grounds just mentioned, "is tlie ground we ought to occupy." "Let us tlieu go and view it," replied the Commander-iu-Chief, When on the way, a light horseman came up on full gallop, his horse almost out of breath, and addressed General "Washington -- "The British are in the camp, sir." The General observed, "Gentlemen, ^ve have now other business than recf)nnoitring," put…

• ,',:.< inetanf, tlie cannonade ■vras brisk on both sides: directed by the British n-fi»69 the hollow and Bronx, agaiast the Americans ou the hill, and by thcni nturucd. Almost at the same instant, the right column, composed of British tr<A.'ns, preci'ded by about twenty light horse in full gallop, and brandishing their fcwords, appeared on the road leadinc; to the court-house, and now direct…

The sun shone bright, their arms glittered, and perhaps troojis never were shown to more advantage, than those now appeared- The -whole now halted; ard for a few minutes, the men all sat down in the Kime order in which they stood, no one appearing to move out of his place. The cannonade continued brisk across the Bronx. A part of the left column, composed of British and Hessians, forded the ri…

They moved off the hill in a great body, neither running, nor observing the b.'st 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 Amnricans. Tlie 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…

e Tiio rfin:Mfi . nT those sHiii in ttio contiict, were ir.rerred i:: a hollow oa the south.-west siile cf (haiteitoii l.i;:, uear abickory tree. 572 HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. may be enumerated, Generals Washington, Clinton, McDoiigal, L; ■ Heath, Sterling, and Read, Colonels Haslet, Smallwood, Malcolm a.. Glover; Majors Hand, Lee and Lieut. Fenno. On the British si:,- Brigadier G…

This brougi;! on a pretty bvislc cannonade, though at too great a distance to do much e.vcciition. I lost one maa, and had tv."o wounded. I have heard of no other injur}" done us. We are b\' the late movements now far advanced -- in front, of cou:;'.'. most e.vposed. The enemy retired to their former encampment in the evening, leaving strong advanced pickets, and working parties vrho are busil…

He went out in the morning with about thirty men, and fell in v,-ith about one hundred of tlic enemy in a house not far dista t from their lines -- charged them with spirit, gave them n brisk fire, but unforta;:- ately, wh^n loading his piece the second time, was shot in the head, and i<.'-'- dead. His lieutenant shot down the man who lulled his captain. The enemy fled : our party brought o!T…

I know yv.i will d < :'-• Thongli i di-tcrniincd never to meddle with the disposition of ulLcors, 1 ca:;:: '■ THE TONVK OF WTIITE PL.A.IX3, 573 -5 7^ >:m rooninmcnding Colonel Daboys and his ofScers, who served in our army to !;..r'.h\varJ List year, to the Couventiou. Should they quit the army by any r*-4'.i<."i. it will be a public loss. They are brave men aud good officers ; at least, fii…

We looked around with t-.-'crnuss at each portion of the room on which his e3-e must have rested, we frx'vd tlirough the small window panes, through which he mu?t have so often and .sj anxiously looked towards the enemy, and at the old-fashioned bullets, where lii.^ table service was deposited for his acommodation. But little change has uken place in the building ; and its amiable and patriot…

THE TOWN -^2" O ISr I^ IB 1=1. S - 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 south-west of W/iiie 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 th…

Yonkers and the Mile Square constituted a township within the great manor of Philipsburgh, until the year 1779, Avhen the manor was confiscated and conveyed to the people of this State, A.D. 1788, the present township was independently organized.^ Thirty years after the Dutch discovery of the New Netherlands, A.D. 1639, we find the Dutch West India Company purchasing lands in this town of the …

Eighty years later we find it varied to JVeJ>^erah,'^t\\e. proper Indian orthography of which is evidently Nap-pecha-mack, rendered literally tlie rapid laafer settlement, thus graphically expressing the situation of tlie Mohegan village, at the mouth of the Neperah, or rapid waters. « In the deep seclusion of the ancient forests that once bordered this beautiful stream, were located other Ind…

The last settlement of the Xappeckamak Indians remembered in this town stood near the present residence of Abraham Fowler, on a rising bank of the Xeperah, (saumill.) The crystal waters of this sweet stream, (which runs princij)ally north and south,) arise from two perennial springs in the bosom of the Chappequa hills. To this nymph of the valley the Indians (as their custom was) offered sacrif…

" To these stones they paid all outward signs of worship and devotion, not as to God, but as they are hieroglyphics of the permanency and immutabiHty of the Diety; because these, both for figure and substance, arc, 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 s…

In this town are also tvvo //;J/a/i burying grounds. The principal one lies two miles north a Trans. Aiucrc. .Vntirj, Soc. vol. ii. 3r,6. b ISovL'ily'a Ilist. Virfeiuu. 578 HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. of the \illage, on Blackwell's hill. "Within the recollection of many persons still living, the graves Avere distinctly indicated by rude mounds of earth; but, alas ! the plough has lo…

One of these was recently disinterred in making some improvements on the Kings-Bridge road, nearly opposite the Van Cortlandt residence ; it proved to be on examination the full sized skeleton of an Indian, in a sitting posture, holding the remains of a small child between its knees. Others have been discovered Ipng near the surface of the ground on Berrian's Neck ; the back part of the skul…

D. lyoi." 1692, we find an Indi.* chief at Bedford, called Wappowham.'' a, Harper's laJian Traits, Introd. 1. 13. 7) In po'sessiou of H. S. Gate?, M.D., of Yonkers village f See V.iri C':)rtl.iti'lt'-; conflrmition. c! Sje CtUrorJ. THE TONV'N OF YONKERS. 579 The last remnant of his tribe in this place was a noble Indian by the naiae of Shucktaman, who occasionally visited the village, but …

We have sho\vn that the next grantee in Yonkers, under the Indians, wa? tlic renowned Dutch De Heer Adriaen van der Donck." "This illustrious personage was the son of a free citizen of Breda in Dutch Urabant, and a hneal descendant of Adriaen van Bergen, part owner of t!ic famous turf boat, in which a party of Dutch troops were clandestinely introduced, in the year 1599, into the castle comma…

After remaining here for two or three years, and finding himself disappointed in his efforts to plant a colony in that neighborhood, "he obtained, in consideration of the assistance he afforded in negotiating the treaty between the Director General and the Mohawks, and in return for the advances he then made to enable the government to purchase presents for the Indians, the tract of land called …

Coll. ii., S.c 1. 27. d O'CaliagUau'a Illat. of the Ne'.tierlimls, vol. 1.3S2. 580 HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WF,STCHESTER. fore his Excellency, Richard Nicoll, the first English governor of N'^.y York, A.D. 1666, when it was distinctly declared, -- "That the Indian proprietor's name, who was chief of them, was Tackarew, living at the Navisans, (the highlands of the Nevisink, N. J.), who ackno…

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 tlie most forward of the latter was Adriaen Van der Donck, who with others united in a strong remonstrance to the States General of PloUand, complaining of the power exercised by the Dutch West India Company especially…

Van der Donck and others, for the transportation of two hundred persons to New Netherlands.'^ November 29, 1650, Cornelis Van Tienhoven, Secretary of the New Netherlands, delivered to the States General a short statciu.-nt or answer upon certain points contained in the memorial of Van der Donck and others to their High Mia:htne3ses.^ o Albany Roc, court of .Vssize Doed^, vol. iil. p. 42. 6 A …

"Remonstrates reverently, Adriaen Van der Douck, residing in New Netherlands that to the supplicant was granted by the Director General and Council in New Netherlands, the accommodations the Saw Kill with the adjacent lands to erect there paw- and grist mills, and plantations and boweries according to his means and ability, which grant was chi(.'fly obtained because the supplicant had contribu…

After I attained this grant in the year 1640, 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 th;.' Director General,- purchased a part of said land from the Indians the original proprietors, who reclaimed it as belonging to them, but the suppliant obsor%'ing that near the Baw …

This valley contained about 30 or 40 morgcn,'' 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 Dj-vel," where the supplicant was determined to fix his residence as soon as he should have finished all his concerns at the saw kill; and which yet remains his firm determination a…

iu safety to that country, as he made every preparation to execute his purpose, by coniuiencing to Iniild ou that spot and cultivate the soil ; so becau.se he is dehghled witli that situation, as because it shall enable him to reap all the advan tages of the aforesaid valleys, without which all his great expenses which he made at the saw kill, would be in vain and his prospects iu future profi…

Be it known, that we, at the humble request of Adriaen Van der Donck, of Breda, Patroon of the Colony of Xepperhaem, called by him Colendonck, situated in Xew Netherlands, within the limits of the priviledged West India Company, and having taken into consideration the 5th article of the freedom granted by the assembly of the nineteen of the said company, to all those who shall plant in New Net…

This 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 Brazil, full of base Portuguese? "NMicn Van der Donck shows so far much better fare ; Where wheat fills golden ears, and grapes abound in trees; Where fruit and kine are good with little care ; Men may mourn a loss, when vai…

To Van der Donck; his book, which, as a leading star, Directs toward the laud where many people are, Where lowland, Love and Laws, all may freely share. \_Evtrt jS'ieuiceiihof.''' On the 24th July of the same year, we find him petitioning the Directors of the West India Company," for permission to search the records of t!".e colony, and also for leave to pursue the practice of his profession.…

Secondly, That he may examine all the records and documents iu the secretary's office to accomplish his, history of New Netherlands, which he did undertake to write, so is our resolution upon these points, we consent and permit him, that, in conformity with the rules and customs of this country, he may follow his profes-siou as advocate in New Netherlands, to give his advice to all who may des…

"Adriaen Van der Donck died in this country in the year 1655, leaving to his wife Mary, (whom he married in 1645, daughter of the Rev. Francis Doughty, Patentee of Maspeth, L. I.)" the colonies of Colen Donck, or Youkers.^ '• Agatha his mother, and Daniel his brother, came to New Netherland in 1652. Guisbert, Daniel's son, was bom in Holland in 1634. These are the ancestors of such of the nam…

Kieft. a.<3 ours, in the usual manner, granted by letters patent, and in virtue of these, p.issessed by those of our nation, as so among others, the land of Jonas Bronck, the lands of the old Verdonck, divided and setlled hy Idi children. andoAsociates'ia various plantations and farms, but who, in the massacre^ were abscoadctl wiih many others, all which are situated here and bordering on our …

One of the articles of capitulation drawn up by the commissioners at the surrender, declared that "all people shall continue free denizens, and shall enjoy their lands, houses and goods, wheresoever they are within this country, and dispose of them as they please.'" On Sept. 21, 1666, Mary Doughty, widow of the late Adriaen Van der Donck, and wife of Hugh ©'Neale,*^ in right of her former hus…

a The in.is«acre here aliuded ro, took place Sept., lG.i5, (iurinf: the absence of Stuwes.^nr, -^'upn the warriora of the Altjoariuin tribes, mad'i a furiou.-i oaset upon the coloay.-- bee Ban- :rofl'3 llUt. U. S., vol. li. 209. u Alb. Itec. vol. .-cviii. 2.57. r imith'3 IlHt. of N. Y. p. 19. rf Hujjh O'Xeale, formerly of Newton, Lone: I«lan(1. ^Vssize Rec. p. 47. "The widow of AJriiu-n Vaa …

Know ye, that by virtue of this our commission and authority given unto me by his Royal Highness the Duke of York, I have thought tit to give, ratify, confirm a;id grant, aud by these presents, do give, ratify, confirm aud grant, unto the Baid Hugh 0'><eale and Mary his wife, their heirs and assigns, all the aforementioned tract or parcel of laud called Neperhaem, together with all woods, marshe…

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 aud purposes to cut any sort of timber upon anj' unplanted grounds on X\v2 said tract of laud, to make docks, harbours, wharfes, houses, or an)- other conve…

Upon the 30th of October, 1666, Elias Doughty purchased lands in this town, of Hugh O'Neal and Mary his wife. The father of Elias was the Rev. Fnaclscus Doughty. " This minister, I'"ranciscus Doughty, (says his son-in-law, Van der Donck,) in the time of the first troubles in England, came over in order to escape from them to New England, and found himself (to u,-;e a homely phrase,) out of th…

I.) It was conferred upon him and his associates, on tlic 28th of March, 1642."'' 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 tlieir 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 a wh…

From Elias Doughty, the old or lower Yo>: kers passed to William Boltz or Betts, George Tippetts,'' and Joseph Hadley. "The name of the Jon c kers, (says the Hon. 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 …

MH'h »■'' afree o.'cerciso of tia-ir reliirinn, powers to plaattowns, build chiircliu.s, nominate matji.s:rat<.-*i and utUniuister civil and criminal jurisdiction." -- (C. F. Uuil'iuan.) c A. T). l''>64, one Genrite Tippert. heinf? accused and found jriiiltv of hosr:: stealinp, ^'>« Oonrt doth adjudL-f the d>-liiiqiii-;ir ~hHll nay a-j a line, to lii-i niajestio's u>o, x\\.<: .sumo! Xlt.''' r…

On the 22d of February, 1670, Joseph Hadley sold fifty acres called Geokge's Point, to IMatthias Bucldiout, who subsequently conveyed the same, on the 2 2d January, 1694, to Frederick PhiHpse. "Upon the loth of October, in the eleventh year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord, William the Third, by the grace of God, of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &:c.. a…

Also one acre and a half of meadow, with the appurtenances, itc, together with twenty-five acres more of upland, with their appurtenances, and the reversion and reversions and all the estate, right, title, claim and demand whatsoever, of him the said Frederick Felipse, of, in, or into the said premises, to have and to hold the several parcels of land and meadow, to the said Jacobus van Cortla…

van Cortlandt, of the city of Now York, merchant, and the heirs of the Bctts and Tippetts, for and in consideration of two falliom" of dufTils and one pound lw(j shilli-.igg and sixpence, current money of New Yorlv, in hand paid unto us by tin; said Jaciibus van Cortlandt, have remised, released, and forever quit-claimed unto the said Jacobus van Cortlandt, and to the heirs of the Betts and Tip…

of GCALTEi: DU BOIS, NEilERATJ. WllUAM SHARPE8, The Little Yonkers in contradistinction from the Old, above mentioned, appears to have been included in the sale to EUas Doughty of Flushing, 30th October, 1666, who granted it 29th November, 1672, to Thomas Delaval, Frederick Philipse and Thomas Lewis, mariner. Thomas Delaval,'^ by a codicil of his last will, bearing date June loth, 16S2, did d…

On the 17th day of April, 16S5, occurs the following agreement between Frederick Philipse, merchant of New York, and John Pell, Esq.. of Annhoock's Neck, in the County of Westchester : -- "It was mutually agreed and consented unto by us underwritten, Frederick Philipse, merchant of the city of New York, and John Pell, Esq., of Annhoock'i Neck, that the Bron.x's river shall be the division betw…

"William and Mary, by the grace of God, itc, king and queen of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, defenders of the faith, &c., to all to Avhom these prrscnts shall come, greeting: Whereas, the Honorable Richard Nicolls, Esq., late Governor of our Province of New Yorlc, «tc., by a certain deed or patent, sealed with the seal of our said Province, bearing date the Stli day of October, in th…

a Co. TvCC. Lib, A. C-2. 590 HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. year of oar Lord, 1GS2, among-st other things ditl devise unto John Delcval hh only son, all that his interest in the aforementioned land and premises, his one full, equal and certain third thereof, as by the said codicil in writing, relation being theremito liaJ, may more full)"- and at large appear; and, ^vhereas, the Hon. …

Thomas Dongau, late Gov. of our said province &c., and as by a certain deed or patent, sealed -^-itli the seal of our said province «S:c., and bcarini^ date the 19th of Feb., in the year of our Lord, 1CS4-5, pursuant to the authority in him then residing, for the consideration therein expressed, did further grant, ratif}' and confirm, unto the said Thomas Deleval, Frederick Philips, Geertje Le…

Eetts 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 IG chains to the north-west corner of the 20 acres purchased of Jolm Heddy, thence and b)- the said land w…

Betts, George Tippets and Thomas Heddy, to the west by Hudson's river, containing in all 7,708 acres, together with all and singular the messuages, tenements, buildings, barns, stables, orchards, gardens, pastures, meadoM'S, mills, mill-dams, runs, streams, ponds, rivers, brooks, woods, under-woods, trees, timber, fencing, fishing, fowling, hunting, hawking, liberties, privileges, herditaments …

tho limits aforesaid unto him the said Frederick Philips one of the parties afore- Miid, to.i^ether wiili all that one full and equal third part of all and singular the houses, out-house.-, harus, stables, nulls, mill-dnuiS, huildings, fences and edifices thereon erected and built ; and likewise one full third part of all and singular the waters, water-courses, streams, woods, underwoods, fishi…

Leonard Lewis, Katharine Lewis and Thomas Lewis the children and co-heirs of said Thomas Lewis and Geertje his wife, by a certain deed of indenture, sealed with the seal bearing date the 12th day of June, in the year of our Lord 1CS6, did, for the consideration therein mentioned, grant, bargain and sell, all that the full one-third part of all and singular the said tract of land afore recited,…

Sir Edumnd Andross, late governor of our said province of 2s ew York, &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, IGSO, pursuant to the authority in hira then residing, did give and grant unto the said Frederick Philipse, a certain tract or parcel of land, beginning at a creek or river called by …

592 HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTEF. assigns forever, as by the said grant or patent registered in our Secretary's office of our province of Xcw York, &c., aforesaid, relation being thereunto bad may more fully and at large appear ; and whereas the Honorable Thomas Dongan late Gov. of our province of New York, &c., aforesaid, by virtue of the power iahiai then residing hath, by another g…

assigns forever, as by the said grant or patent registered in our Secretary's office of our province of Xcw York, &c., aforesaid, relation being thereunto bad may more fully and at large appear ; and whereas the Honorable Thomas Dongan late Gov. of our province of New York, &c., aforesaid, by virtue of the power iahiai then residing hath, by another grant or patent sealed vath the seal of our …

THE TO^\•N OF YONKERS. 593 lick, and so ranging alonc^ the said river southerly to a creek or fall called by the IriJia;,s Weshquegslk, and by the Christians, 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 Nippiorha, and by the Christians the Yonkers kill, and from thence alon^t the vest side of the said creek or kil…

lick, and so ranging alonc^ the said river southerly to a creek or fall called by the IriJia;,s Weshquegslk, and by the Christians, 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 Nippiorha, and by the Christians the Yonkers kill, and from thence alon^t the vest side of the said creek or kill as the same runs to the be…

594 HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF ^VESTCHESTF.R. date 23d dav of Dcceaibcr, in the year of our Lord ICSi, relatioa being thereunto had, may more fully aud at large appear; and whereas, the aforesaid Thouias Dongau, late Governor of our said province, by virtue of the said power aiul authority iu him residing, hath moreover by another grant or patent, sealed with the seal of our said firoviace, and…

date 23d dav of Dcceaibcr, in the year of our Lord ICSi, relatioa being thereunto had, may more fully aud at large appear; and whereas, the aforesaid Thouias Dongau, late Governor of our said province, by virtue of the said power aiul authority iu him residing, hath moreover by another grant or patent, sealed with the seal of our said firoviace, and registered in our Secretary's office aforesa…

THE TOW'N OF YOXKERS. 595 west by the other moiety or half part of the said meadows, still nmning to the t:iid (ieorgc Lockhart's, and so to run southerly to the end of the said meadows, nothing excepted or reserved thereof, to the said George Locl-diart, his heirs aud us-?igas, but obe cart or waine way through the said moiety or half part of the meadow aforesaid, which moiety or equal half p…

west by the other moiety or half part of the said meadows, still nmning to the t:iid (ieorgc Lockhart's, and so to run southerly to the end of the said meadows, nothing excepted or reserved thereof, to the said George Locl-diart, his heirs aud us-?igas, but obe cart or waine way through the said moiety or half part of the meadow aforesaid, which moiety or equal half part of the meadow aforesaid…

596 HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER- the salt meadow ground on the -wrst side of Hudson's river, are bounded and limited as iiere before is pliinly ineutioned 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 Benj…

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 govemor-in-chief of our said province of New York, »S:c., prayed our grant and confirmation of all and every the tracts and parcels of land wi…

THE T0\\^' OF VONKERS. 597 proffits, tolls, benefits, advantages, and appertinances whatsoever to the aforesuud tracts and neck or island of land and meadows, ferry, bridge, and u\ills belonging or in any ways appertaining, or accepted, reputed, taken, known, or occupied as part, parcel, or member thereof ; and moreover, Jcnow ye, tbat of our further special grace, certain knowledge, and mere m…

And know ye, that we, reposing special trust aud 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 aud assignees of him the said Frederick Philips, full power and authority at all times forever hereafter in the said lordship or manor, one court leet…

598 HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER- asscssed or levied to collect and dispose of for such uses as the acts of General Assembly shall cstai.^lish and appoint, to have aud to hold, possess, collect, uud enjoy, all and sic^xular the said lordship or manor of Pbilipsborough, together with the aforesaid halls aud premises, with tlieh and every of their appertinances unto the said Frederick P…

Iu testimony whereof we have caused the seal of our province of New York to be hereunto affixed. Witness, Benjamin Fletcher our captain-general and go vernor-in-cliief 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 r…

"The Island of Papirlnernin with the meadows ye toU and all ye lands and meadows called the Yonktrs plantaticn, with all houses, mills, mill-dams, d:c.,as also a piece of land in the mile square bymc late bought of Michael Hawdonand all that tract or parcel of land extending from the Yonkers patent or plantation to a creek called by the Indians Wysquaqua aud by the Christians William Portugtus…

When having broken his niilitar)' parole by not returning to Yonkers, they became confiscated to the people of this State, and sold and conveyed by Isaac Stoutenburgh and Philip van Cortlandt Commissionerij of Forfeitures, appointed in pursuance of an act of the THE TONVN OF YONKERS. Legislature of the State, passed 12th May, 1784, to the foUowng jK-rsons: -- Mary Kunt Jacob van Tassel Ab…

On the east side of this town, bordering the Bronx's river, is situated a tract of land called the Jfi'/e Square, lying principally in a beautiful vale, watered by the river and sheltered by picturesque hills. This tract was exempted out of the great manorial patent of 1693, and appears originally to have formed a part of the possessions of t!ie Doughtys of Flushing; as we fmd John Doughty of…

In 1685, John Hiatt, of Bronx's river, deeds sixty acres of upland to Hopestill Betts of the Yonckers, this sale being a part of tlie whole tract of land called by the name of the AFile Square. Tradition says that this place was given by Frederick Philipse as a dower portion when his daughter Annetje married Philip French. From the French and Jones family it passed by sale to the Oakleys, Ber…

"I, Johaun Conradt Heidegger, sen'r, of the corporation for Guild, and by the council of the honorable city of Zurich, duly appointed sheriff of the county of Kyburgh, certify and make known that on the date mentioned below, the bearer of this, Balthassar Ryche, son of the late Uulricli of Flaack, situated in my jurisdiction, appeared before me, stating, that whereas having been many years and …

After having made diligent enquiries respecting his character, and also obtained from the regularly ordained minister here a written acknowledgment that his parents where lawfully married and he thus legitimately conceived and bom, and subsequently baptized in a Christian like maimer on the first day of June, in the year 1662, in the presence of sponsors. It also appears that from his infancy a…

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 are still standing. For security the roads were patrolled and videttes stretched along the …

In the British rear was a wood; it had been designed to conceal tlie Queen's Bangers under General Simcoe, and while the Yagers and cavalry should have engaged with any corps wl\o might patrolc to Valentine's hill, it was thought probable that the enemy ou the opposite side of the Bronx would puss over to their assistance, when the infantry and Higlilanicrs would rush from the wood, and occup…

Simcoe's great surprise, the enemy's cannon were fired at the infantry, whom he expected to have been hidden from their sight, by the intervention of the woods ; but it appeared that while Captain Ross was with the atlvanced companies some officers imprudently had got upou a fence, out of curiosity, and discovered themselves to the enem}\ Lieutenant Colonel Simcoe iinaicdiately withdrew his me…

Obsurviug the movement of the YagxT cavalry, the enemy marched a party to watch their movements, on the opposite bank, while their main body formed the line. _ Captain Ross thought proper to wait for the party that had crossed the Bronx. He permitted them to come close to him, when his fire threw them into confusion; he then retreated, making a small circuit to avoid some riflemen who had occu…

This individual, during the occupancy of Mile square by the American forces, supplied the army with liquor and provisions. On the approach of the enemy from New York, he chose to retire with General Washington to White Plains ; shortly after the evacuation of the premises by Gainos, his tenants left in charge were alarmed by the midnight attack of a gang of British Cow-boys, a scuffle ensued, …

cast the eye ranges over an extensive country of hills, woods and vales, slretdiing towards Long Island Sound; the distant horizon skirted by light blue hills. To the north lie the Tuckahoe hills, while v/estward the view is bounded by the Yonkers ridge, surmounted with lofty woods, ■with here and there a glimpse to be obtamed of the dark palisades peeping through some opening in the trees ; b…

It is said that flocks of them used to fly from the Yonkers ridge on the west side of Tippet's brook to this hill, at certain seasons of the year, for the purpose of feeding on the acorn and beech nut. The flight was always commenced by a large black cock of the woods, sunset being the signal for departure; the leader gave the well known note, and they were instantly on the wing for the oppo…

At the commencement of the Revolutionary War this hill was rented by two grand-sons of the first proprietor, Thomas and Gilbert Valentine, who occupied it through the whole course of the war. In the summer of i775> the American army threw up entrenchments on its summit, the remains of which are still visible. When his Excellency General Washington lay encamped on Valentine's hill in the Fall o…

From the 12th to the 27th of October, 1776, the American army lay entrenched in detached camps, from this hill to the White Plains." On the ?7th, as the enemy continued to advance upon the White Plains, General Washington suddenly called in all his detachments, and abandoning the position he had occupied along the Bronx, assembled all his forces in a strong camp upon Chatterton Heights. Upon t…

Y.\lexti>;e's Hill, Jan't 2Tth, 1777. These may ccrtif}-, that on or about the 25th day of October last, I ordered Thomas Valentine's one yoke of oxen and cart, to be taken for the public service. They carried a load to j-e White Plains. There I discharged them. I am informed they were further taken on their return, and that Mr. Valentine hath not received them. g LIXCOLV. a Stfcini.'ua's Ui3C.…

On one occasion, a party of the former forced their entrance into the Valentine House; seizing the proprietor, Thomas Valentine, they demanded his life or money; whereupon, disbelieving, or affecting 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 comer …

Aliss 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 threshhold. Pier courage and determination alone ser^-ed to protect the house from plunder. On another occasion, an intimate friend, Mr. Sneden, had entrus…

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 tlie violent attempt made to extricate herself the second time, the money fell on the floor, or, as she herself described it "was fairly shook put of her."- The free…

In consequence, their property was confiscated to the State, (the Tippetts ha\ang removed to Nova Scotia,) and sold to Samuel Berrian, who married Dorcas a daughter of George Tippett," former proprietor. A second daughter became the wife of the celebrated Col. James de Lancey, one of the boldest leaders of the Neutral Ground. In 1796, Samuel Berrian, the father of Richard and grand-father of…

V., ^o. 1, p. -iZi, wiii.s aiiJ aaiu. ia;,>-iCMJ. THE TOWN OF YOXKEKS. 6oJ All testimony unites in ascribing to this family a French origin ; and :s maile probable that the seat of their ancestors was at Berrien, now a considerable town in the department of Finistcrre. Concurrent traditions, existing in diverse branches of the family, declare their ancestor was a Huguenot, who, during the ci…

One thousand were detached for this puq-jose ; but the weather having grown warm in the night, the ice v:as 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 observed th…

In the afternoon a field-piece was hauled up to Tippett's Hill, and the enemy being canno^saded both in front and rear, they were thrown into the utmost confusion : some secured themselves in their redoubt, others under the banks ; some lay flat on the ground, and some betook themselves to the cellars: so that in -a short time there was no object for the gunners."* The principal fort now stan…

Tucker, is situated on rising ground near the extreme point; its beautiful situation claims notice. The Hudson here expands its waters; and, united with those of the Haarlem river at the mouth of the Spu}'ten Duyvel, gives a beautiful lakelike 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…

At day-break on the 2 2d of 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 tides set too strong against her, when she came to anchor 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 t…

had escaped from Hudson's vessel now came out with many others, armed with bows and arrows, expecting to betray them."" But, says J act the mate of Pludson's vessel, "we perceived their intent, and suffered none of them to enter our ship, whereupon two canoes full of men \s-ith bows and arrows shot at us after our stern, in recompense whereof we discharged six muslcets and killed two or three …

The waters of the kill or channel, derive their name from a daring Dutch burgher of the ISIanhattans, who, bent upon performing some deed of knight errantly, determined upon crossing this stream in a \'iolent storm, in opposition to the rem-onstrances of his friends; swearing he would swim across "en spyt den duyvel," (in spite of the de\'il), but scarcely had he reached the channel when he wa…

Him did be adjure to take bis war denounciug trun^pet, and mouutiDg bis horse, to beat up the couutry, niglit aud daj-, sounding tbe alarm along tlie pastoral borders of tbe Bronx, starting the wild solitudes of Croton, arousing tlie rugged yeomanry of Wccliawk and Hoboken, the mighty men of battle of Tappan bay, and tbe brave boys of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, togetlier with all tbe other war…

So just stopping to take a lusty dinner, and bracing to his side his junk bottle, vrell charged with heart iuspuing Hollands, he issued jollily from the city gate that looked out upon what is at prese-.t called Broadway; sounding as usual a farewell strain, that rung in spriglitly echoes through the winding streets of New Amsterdam. Alas ! never more were they to be gladdened by the melody of …

"The potent clangour of his trumpet-- like the ivory horn of the renowned Paladin Orlando, when expiring in the glorious field of Roncesvalles-- rung far and wide through the country, alarming the neighbours around, who hurried in amazement to the spot. Here an old Dutch burgher, famed for his veracity. and who had been a witness of the fact, related to them the melancholy affah: ; with the f…

This creek, and neighboring waters, are also celebrated for their shad fishery. The season for fishing commences in ^NTarch, and continues throughout April and May. It is entirely governed by the influx and reflux of the tide, or the last of the flood and ebb. The fishermen make four hfts every twenty-four hours. The aggregate value of this fish, (the Aiosa Sapidissiyna, Rap.,) taken in the H…

called by the Indians Paperinemen, as we find the Director General, ■\VilIiam Kieft. granting unto Matys (Mattliew) Janscn the isle of Paperinemen, iSth August, 1646.'' 1674, John Archer, lord of the manor of Fordham, laid claim to a neck of land called Humock Island, commonly called by the Indians Paperinemen, which he asserted he had by patent. But it would appear that governor Lovelace had a…

' ' That as Frederick Phillipse will undertake to build tiie 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 year's time, to build a good and convenient draw bridge for the passage of all travellers, droves of cattle and passage of carts and …

Madam Knight on her journey from New York to Xev,- Haven in the year 1704, speaks thus of this place: "About 5 o'clock came to Spiting De%il, else Kings Bridge, where they pay three pence for passing over with a horse, which the man, that keeps the gate set up at the end of the bridge, receives." During the war of the revolution. Kings Bridge constituted the " hara Datcti Truns. Kec. G. O. p.…

" That a post be immediately taken and fortified, at or near Kings Bridge, and that the ground be chosen with a particular view to prevent the communicati^^n between the cit_v of New York and the country from being interrupted by laud." Ou the abandonment of Manhattan Island in, tyyG, by the American Army, Kings Bridge was occupied by the x\merican General as headquarters. This bridge was the…

It was not suspected that the enemy had any cannon in the redoubt within the bridge, but they now began to cannonade the artiller}' men who had descended the hill, who had to draw up their pieces as fast as possible, which they eftected without any loss but received three or four shots quite among them, before they could reach the top of the hill."^ The attack on the 19th and 21st has been a…

A number of Americans were killed and wounded by long shot from the yaugers of the enemy, who kept up a popping fire whenever they could reach our troops."* The vesdges of the mihtary camp pits can still be traced on the hills around the bridge, while within a few feet of it the remains of a Brirish officerwere recently disinterred -- and, incredible as it may seem, in his full uniform ; the…

The corps -- we presume from their well known affecrion to that useful animal -- had received the significant appellation of ' Cow Boys.' "^ The morality of these heroes of the Neutral Ground, was of a singular kind : the rapine by which they subsisted, they accounted lawful and honorable. King's Bridge lies prettily situated in a beautiful vale near the confluence of the Hudson and Harlem Ri…

The baits preferred (although they var)' according to location) are the soft crab, shrimp and squid, or common cuttle fish. The bass is o Heath's Mom. 2D4. b Spy, 1, 2-1. c This name freqaently applies to tUe Ilarlem River in tU? Albany anJ County Records. 6l4 HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. well knov\-n to be an anadromous, living in the salt water, but generally spawning in the fres…

This family is descended from the JNIacCombie's, of Ireland, an ancient and honorable stock who removed to that country from Scotland.^ The grand-father of the General was John Macomb, who emigrated from Ireland to this country in 1742, and held an official place under the Colonial government. He established himself in New York, where his son Alexander Macomb, father of Major Gen. Alexander,…

Leaving the Bridge, the approach to the village of Yonkers from the south possesses many points of interest. Along the edge of the valley are scattered beautiful knolls and high ranges of hills, cither 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 buildin…

The latter, by will, bequeathed the same to his grandson Augustus Morris, '"provided he assumed the name of Van Cortlandt.'' Augustus van Cortlandt subsequently sold the property to Samuel B. Thompson, John F'wing, V/illiam C. Wetmore, and James R.. Whiting. The latter gentleman has recently erected a beautiful stone residence on the western side of the neck, v/hich commands extensive prospects…

Prior to the purchase of the Philipses, this estate (as before sho\\Ti) formed a portion of the fief of Colen-donck, and was styled the " Old Yonckers." Fro:n 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, AD. 1699. Since then, it has been considerably enlarged by other p…

Fronting on this, enclosure which has been named Stevenson Park, are most beautiful villa sites, containing from ten to forty city lots. Oloft" Park has as its boundaries, three important and ancient roads; the old Albany Post Road, the old Boston Post Road, and the road from Yonkersto William's Bridge and Westchester. In addition to these and Van Cortlandt avenue, referred to above, Gouvenure…

It is believed that then, ships, instead of entering by way of the Bay will come by way of Long Island Sound, and have their wharves near and along the Harlem River; that the latter will be made a grand ship canal through which conm:iunication with the Hudson and inland towns \vill be made. Already the late far-sighted Commodore Vanderbilt, has a railroad chartered -- and we believe, under co…

elevated ar!^. Motto : -- Virtus nibi munus. DeVries and [••ptffl da. of I:iiior ox I'liii- ;.;o Joliduues Van CortlanCt, cat. Oct. lS:li,lC-iS, Ob. 1667, S. p. Mary J'eter Jay, father of the Hon. John Jav. Ja^l.'Xatiiamel Marston Whose da Mary mar. Captain Philipse. 2. Augustus Vau Horn. Eva, nat. 2Sth M^rch, 17 Ob. S. p. 1733. James Van CoP'^^'^''* ^ajea nat. 3d Jlarcl Ob. 1st A…

Oloir Stcvensen, i Orloff Stovens Van Cortlandt ^Annetje Loockon and Ariantie h tans, da. ot Govcrt Loocl:':-i 1 wife, mar. 1612, ob. tCCO. Jacobns Van CortlanJt, of Tonkera, son of the_Eva PliUiT'Sic, .la. Ptti r Randolph DcVrlssand Right Hon. OloU Stevenscn, nat. Tth July, j Jlarg-.irt Harih ub'.O'- k, and adi;pted da. of 1C5S, maniage iicense dated Tth Slay, 1(591. | Frederick Plulm?--,…

Frederick, nat. 2Sth Jlarcli, Eva nat. 5th Xo -.^nenry White, nat. Anna Ma:ia_l.>"athamel Marston ■Evi , nat. 2Sth Mtrch, 1T32 clay, of est 1730, ob. s. p. ISOO. 1T3T, ob. Oct., 1S36. ! 2'iih liar., 1T32. nat. ITS';. Whose da Mary mar. Captain Philipse. 2. Augnatns Van Horn. ob. s. p. 1T33. Anne ^ an Cart-=,Henry Wtite landr, nat. isrh 1 I 1766, ob. Aaj.'S, ISU J. Admiral John W…

This individual was an eminent merchant of New York city, where he was born on the 7th of July 1668. He was also one of the five members returned by the High Sheriff to represent the city and county of New York in the Colonial Assembly, A. D. 1691. He was, too, elected to represent the Dock ward in the Common Council for several years, and subsequently (171 o- 171 9) held the office of Mayo…

Upon the death of Frederick van Cortlandt, 12th Feb., 1749,^ the estate devolved by the will of Jacobus, senr. to Jacobus van Cortlandt jun., eldest son and heir at law of Frederick. This individual, better known as Col. James van Cortlandt, nobly used his influence (while residing here during the war,) in ameliorating tiie condition of his suffering countrymen. It not unfrequently happened t…

On the death of CoL James van Cortlandt, the property passed to his brother, Augustus van Cortlandt, the ne.xt heir of the entail. This gentleman held the office of Clerk of the Common Council in New York, on the breaking out of the Reva Surrogate's oilice, N. Y. fol. .xlii. 423. 6 Tilt; will of Fr.iKrick van C. bcar.s date 2cl Oct. 1740. To Ins wife Frances ho benneath3 tvs-i) negro RirU aiM …

This precaution was taken against accidents happeni;ig by fire ; should the city be invaded by an arniy from Great Britain, or British troops, he in such case intended to remove them to his brother's at Yonkers, m the county of Westchester. If the committee of safety shall judge any other place more secure, Mr. Van Coitlaudt will be glad to be informed thereof, that he may communicate the same…

Item, it is my desire that the same remain entire, and pass from time to time to one of my surname and family ; whereupon I do hercbj' give r.Tid 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…

Augustus van Cortlandt, the above devisee, subsequently took possession of the estate under the will of his grandfather, the above testator. The Revised Statues of 1S25, having abolished the entail, Augustus became possessed of the estate in fee simple. Upon the iSth of F'eb., 1827, Augustus van Cortlandt bequeathed the Yonkers to his brother a Ani.-rioaiii Arcluvf-;, -Hli senvs. vol. lu. iVlj.…

the high hills of iVew York island, and heights of Fordliam. The pleasure grounds in front, appear to have been laid out in the ancient Dutch style, ^%-ith high artificial banks, adorned v/ith rows of stately box, venerable for their height and antiquity; while beneath are still visible the remains of old fish ponds andyV/x d'eau. Above the old fashioned window, grim \-i.sages in the shape of…

war; and presented to Augustus van Cortlandt, by Rear Admiral Rolen Digby of the British navy. To the east of the house, the Mosholu (["\<^ petts brook) pent up by the mill dam, forms an extensive sheet of water, which is greatly enriched by the \'icinity of green meadows, orchards aii 1 neighboring hills. South of the pond is situated the old mill. Amid the grove of locusts on George's point…

The first entry occurs, New York, den 19th Jan., 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 lySr, when the British piquets were driven wthin the lines upon New York …

It was upon this hill that General 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. 17S1. a This UJy waa a sister-iri-Iaw of Au^itua Vau Cortljatlt, Sen. THE TO\V'N OF YONKERS. 621 There are still the remains of a considerable fort on the north end of the ridge. Duri…

Emmerick with his corps marching north to Boar hill; then crossing over the hills east, Lincoln followed the course of Tippett's brook, for the purpose of avoiding, Pruschank's corps, stationed upon Cortlandt'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 widow,…

The Yagers had taken the precaution to post a sentinel at Hadle/s spring, but the poor fellow became so perfectly alarmed and powerless on seeing the furious onset of Armand's horse, that he could give no alarm, and was instantly dispatched. The consequence was, the whole corps were killed or made prisoners. Cononcl Armand then made goo.l his retreat, passing in front of the Van Cortlandt reside…

He soon met liim retreating ; aad Lt. Col. Emuierick -being of opinion the rebels were in such force, that it would tn.- advisable to return, he did so. Lt. Col. Simcoe imderstood that Nimham, an Indian chief, and some of his tribe, were with the enemy ; and by his spies, who were excellent, he was informed that they v;ere highly elated at the retreat cf Emmerich's corps, and applied it to the…

Simcoe thought, fully instructed in the plan ; howe^\;r, he most unfortmiatelj' mistook the nean r house for one at a greater distance, the names being the same, and there he po.^ted himself -- and soon after sent from thence a patrol forward upon the road, before Lt. Col. Simcoe could have time to stop it. This patrol had no effect, not meeting with any enemy; had a single man of it deserted,…

They had been intent upon the attack of Eiuiuerick's corps and the Legion; they now gave a yell, and fired upon the ijrenadier conipanj', wuuuding four of them, and Lieut. Col. Simcoe. Thej'were driven from the fences; and Lieut. Col. Tarlcton, with the cavalry, got among them, and pursued them rapidly down Cortlandl's ridge. That active ofilcer had a narrow escape; in striking at one of the …

Simcoe, and was killed by "Wright, his orderly Hussar. The Indians fought most gallantly ; they pulled more than one of the cavalry from their horses. French, an active youth, bugle-horn to the Hussars, struck at an Indian, but mis.sed Ins blow, the man dragged him from his horse, and was searching for his knife to stab him, when, loosening French's hand, he luckily drew out a pocketpistol and …

On gaining the western bank, they secreted themselves amid the rocks and bushes ; here the cavalry pursued them ; but being unable to scale the rocks, called upon the fugitives to surrender; promising them as a condition for so doing, life and protection. Upon this, three vertured to throw themselves upon the mercy of the British soldier, and were immediately cbav.n out by the bridge and cut t…

Nimham, the Indian chief, fell as related by the hand of Wright, Simcoe's orderly huzzar, in the swamp between Jesse Halstead's house and John and Frederick Devaux's, now the Mankin property. There he was left a prey to the dogs and crows, to be devoured at their leisure. All traces of the bones are now gone. Eighteen Indians were buried in one pit in an Indian field ; it is still a current tra…

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 Ipng 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 of sight, and out of reach of the Indians. In a few daj-s after, they…

Tlirou'-'h FIcld?ton eastcrlv from the river ran the southern boundary, in many a SLnicoe's ilil. Jouvaal, p. SO. THE TOWN OF YO-N'KERS. 635 ylnces Still standing, of the old Phillipse manor. Against its walls, near the river, ai)\v in a forest but said to have been cultivated lands a hundred years ago, reuiain the foundations of Nanny Piper's cottage, perhaps the widow of an old retiiucr or w…

His was the only undoubted ghost of antiquity, certified to by many eye witnesses that favored with his presence the rocky ridge from Spuyten-Duyvel to Yonkers. lu 1S30 there were many traces of the revolution remaining; an old chariot covered with gilt, taken fror.i some British officer, caltrops found on the broad river slope, thrown there to impede the charge of cavcl:y ; old English muslc…

The enterprise proved very profitable, so long as the coal dealers of 2sew York gladly gave the coal dust in exchange for carting it away from their yards ; as lime kilns on the same plan increased and other uses were found for coal dust the profits diminished and the work was abandoned in 1S37. In 1849 Major Dclafield built a residence in a beautiful position overlooking the river, which he…

At the close of the war he resigned his commission in the army and wishing active service accepted the appointment first of acting and later as full agent for settling tlie northern boundary of the United States under the 6th and 7th articles of tl;c treaty of Ghent. Until 1828 his summers were occupied in command of the detachment on the boundar}', there he commenced the formation of his aft…

After a long and useful life he died 12 February 1S75, in hi's 83th year at the same tim^ with his brothers, Henry and Edward, all of whom were buried on the same di-- from Trinity church. The beautiful building could not contain one-fourth o'f tbose who assembled on the 16th of February to pav the last lionors to the brothers Delafield. Major Delafield had issue four chOdren, of whom two son…

Two sous died younthe eldest son. 1 John, born 23 January I7S6, died 22 October 1853 banker- President Phenix Eank, President New York State Agricultural Society &c married twice, 1st in England to a cousin Mary, only child of John Roberts of Whitchurch., Burks and left issue. 2nd to Harriet ^Vadsworth, dau-hter of Col Benjamin Tallmadge of Litchfield, Conn., and left issue. 2d Joseph born -^3…

S. army ; married twice, 1st to Helen, daughter of Andrew Summersrof Phila. delphia, Penn., by whom he had no issue ; 2d to Harriet B., dau-hter of Gen. Elijah M. Covington, of Covington, Ky., by whom he left issue. 7 Rufus King, born IS November 1802, died 6 February 1874, merchant and President of the Delafield .t Bascher Cement Co., married Eliza, daughter of Wm. Bard, Of High Park, N. Y., …

From this place the noble Hudson appears in all its glory. The edifice is built of brick in the Eli/abethian style. The exterior presents quite the beau ideal of an old Enghsh country residence. A pretty lodge in the rural gothic order adorned the entrance of the grounds, but has given way to a progress of the age ; which by cutting streets through the old domain, long since separated the pla…

From the high grounds in the rear, are fme views of the river. • Here, in 1777, a memorable engagement took place between the two British frigates, the Rose and the Phanix, 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, intenda Ili.-i sriiiT of office h still preserv.-d at'Yoakers In t…

After some time, and almost immediately after the sentinels on board the British ships, had passed the word 'all is well,' two of the fire vessels flashed into a blaze; the one close to the side of the Phcenix, the other grappling one of the tenders. To appearance, the flames were against the side of the Phcenix, and there was much confusion on board. A number of cannon were discharged into t…

A little south, upon the east shore, lies the Vischcr's rock,, or Fisher's Point The Groshon place was frequently visited during the war, by prowling bands of " Cow-boys;" who not only levied exactions of stock and money, but compelled its inmates to find other shelter out of doors, while they filled the rooms with straw and quartered themselves thereon for the night. A cow and horse belongmg…

THE TOWN or YONKERS. 629 m-es US the present name of the \'iHage. During the occupancy of the I'hill'ps's, it was called FhilUpsboroiigh, after tlie Manor. The Dutch termed the Saw Mill, the Saeg kil (stream.) After the Patroon's settlement, it -was named in compliment to him, the Jonkers or Yonkers kill and Colendoncks kill. " Several fme creeks enter into the North river, says Van der Donc…

For a time it was under the Metropolitan poHce ; but by an act of the Legislature, passed in 1S71, it was set off and formed a department of its own, consisting of four commissioners, appointed by the Mayor -- one each year for four years term ; one captain, two sergeants, two seniors, two roundsmen, and eighteen men. There are nine signal telegraph stations with head quarters, besides telepho…

There are three principal hotels -- the Getty House, Yonkers Plotel, and Peab^dy House. The city is lighted by gas. There are several very large factories. It has some handsome buildings, and seventeen churches -- three Protestant Episcopal, three Presb>-terian, one Reformed, two Baptist, two Methodist, two Roman Catholic, one Unitarian, one German, one African, a Vauder Doack's >'. N., N. Y.…

The large chamber, in the western end of the building, is used for the Engineers of the Water Department. The old parlor is now used as the Mayor's and Clerk's Office. The room used as a sitting room or drasving room on the first floor of the old house is used as an office for the City Treasurer, Receiver of Taxes, and Board of Assessors. Yonkers has two Savings Banks, two Banks of Dei)osits,…

In 1S79 but one of these trees remained of all that in old times lined the western side of the Post Road from its crossing of the Saw Mill to the roatl, to the old landing, and thence toward the landing itself. This survivor is now in the centre of Washington avenue, and is protected from injury by oaken strips and bands of iron. But the beauty of the roi/J> d' a-il is the scene from the lan…

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 very deep interest attaches itself to this spot, when we recollect, that on the afternoon of the 13th Sep., 1609, Hendrick Hudson " taking advantage of a light wind and and flood tide, anchored the " Halve }vlaen "^ near where the village pier projects into the Hudson.…

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."c What must have been the wonder then, of the Nap-pe-cka-mak settlement, when they beheld the apparition anchor off the mouth of the Saw mill -- especially when we conjure u…

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 Queens county and ^\■estchester marched to Colonel ~a A[r. 11. Sohoolcnift susfrests, that Tlio term '^Tabanzee,'' which rapuus j" i^'-' •'^'/'J",1"'°; asti'jrt crouching person, luiiy ornrmally havu been ai)pli-a to this nobit…

During the winter of 17S0, the river was frozen so hard, that sleighs were driven from this place to the city on the ice. At a short distance above the 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. 16S2 -- although th…

The interior is fitted up with wainscoted walls, ceilings highly ornamented in arabesque work, and carved marble mantels. The view from the south, cominanvls the old stone mill, village spires, and the wooded banks of Philip's point. On the west, beautiful prospects of the dock and river ; on the east, a verdant lawn skirted by garden terraces, horse-chestnuts and the main road, above which …

The attack was so siiildfii, that thfv were entirely iicfiM!Cs';'""s and the e:i<my iinniediatcly oininioiniod the h rrid worhof slanUhter; thitr rntroafi'-i «!»*! cries f'lr itifrcy were iur.iiiy disr- ^'.irdnd by their savau'e fi,(s. Jt lia-i b.eii wdl jihi-.tim;;--'' that the Briti>h snuiiors were ordm-d by t'leir iriliuiuaii I'liie^Ti to bayoutt every iuju thcjT could liad, and give no iiu…

The green sward, sloping gradually to the Hudson, is here and there dotted with fine ■specimens of ornamental trees ; this, during the occupancy of the Philipse's, was emparked and stocked with deer. Among other exotics (which seem to thrive here,) we noticed on the edge of the river the EngUshyew; judging from its appearance and the exposed situation ■which it occupies, we should say it was…

In lieu of rent, was frequently received a couple of fat hens, a day's work, or a trifling sum amounting to three or four pounds. The farmers bordering the river ha\-ing greater privileges, paid higher rents. The Courts Leet and Baron were held yearly at the house of John Cockles, the site of the present Nap-pec-ka mak tavern. This court took cog- ■nizance of all criminal matters, and sometim…

The sleighing was good and the weather was tnild, and early as two o'clock in the afternoon the guests • began to arrive. The Rev. Henry Barclay, rector of Trinity church in New York, with his assistant, Mr. Auctmuty, was there at three o'clock. Half an hour later the marriage was solemnized under a crimson canopv, emblazoned with the golden crest of the family (a crowned demi-lion, rampant, …

While they were feasting, a tall Indian, closely v.Tapped in a scarlet blanket, appeared at the door of the banquet hall, and with measured words said, " your possessions shall pass from you when the eagle shall despoil the lion of his mane." He as suddenly disappeared. This message was as mysterious as the writing on the wall at Belshazzar's feast. The bride pondered the ominous words for y…

In that engagement George Washington, Robert Orme, and Roger ]Morris, Esqrs., were aids to Braddock.^' At the commencement of the Revolution he was a member of the Council of the Colony, and continued in office until the peace, although the Whigs organized a government as early as 1777, under a written and well framed constitution. Col. Roger Morris died in England in i794» n riarper'a .Viie…

Their children were as follows : Henry Gage, above mentioned, a captain in the royal navy; Amherst, who was named for his god-father Lord Arnherst, who was also a captain in tPie royal navy and who died unmarried in 1S02; Johanna, who married Captain Thomas Co^\•per Hincks of the British dragoons, and who died in 1S19; and another daughter, whose name and fate have not been ascertained. To th…

He v.ent to Boston, returned,. and was again welcomed to the hospitality of Mr. Robinson. He lingered there till duty called him av\ay; 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 dela}'ed t…

Imagination dwells upon the outlawry of a lady whose beauty and virtues won the admiration of the great Whig Chief. Humanit;,' is shocked that a wom.an 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."" a "Til" .\ni.Tie:»n I.ovalists,"' by T.nrenzo .'J.iblne. Sfi> al.so Ilisrorical view- of \…

"In 1787, the Attorney General of England examined the case, and gave the opinion, that the reversionary interest (or property of the children at the decease of the parents,) was not included in their attainder, and was recoverable under the principles of law and of right. In the year 1809, their son, Captain Henrj' Gage Morris of the royal navy, in behalf of himself and his two sisters, accor…

It is understood that the British government made them a second compensation for their losses, and that the whole sum received was ^17,000 sterling. There is a beautiful portrait of Mar}' Philipse still preserved at Philipstown in the Highlands, which represents the youthful heroine in ail her native loveliness. It is in the possession of her namesake and grand niece, Mary Philipse, widow of t…

A. Philip Pell, and the Rev. Harry Munro, M. A." Ui>on the arrival of the British forces in New York, Colonel Frederick was arrested on some suspicions in the J^Ianor Hall, at Yonkers, and removed to Flartford, Connecticut, by the American anthorities. On thisoccasion, his faithful colored valet, George Angevine, attended hinx until his return to Philipsborough, which took place shortly after…

It was finally bought under a decree of Chancery by Lemuel Wells, Esq., at whose death in 1S42, the Mansion House with 300 acres, passed to his heirs at law, he d}nng intestate. The present proprietor of the I^Lanor House is his nephew, Lemuel W. Wells, Esq. The "Wells family are originally from Cambridgeshire, England, and descend from Richard Wells, who held the manor of Wells at a very earl…

They are both interred in the same church yard. Charley Philips, son of Angevine, still lives on the banks of the Hudson, and was -- under a succession of dynasties -- 45 years sexton of Sl John's church, Yonkers. There is still living in this village and near the landing, Capt. Joel Cook, a hero of 1776, who belonged to Colonel Meigs' regiment." The day Andre was captured. Gen. Washington o…

On the nth April, 1775, Colonel Frederick Philipse appeared at the head of a large body of his tenantry, when the deputies from the several towns of Westchester met at Wliite Plains, for the purpose of electing delegates to represent this colony in the general Congress to be held in Philadelphia.'' At a meeting of the Committee for this County held at "White Plains, on Thursday and Friday, t…

John Cock of the said precinct, for his known skill and ability in military discipline, and for o'iicr good causes, captain of tlie company for the district aforesaid ; and, whereas, we are informed that a complaint hath been made to the committee by a fev,- of the inhabitants against the said Mr John Cock, out of spite and rualice, and as we conceive what has been alleged against him was befor…

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, Sloses Oakle}', Francis Smith, Jordan 2^ orris, Frederick Yermilyea, John Cartright, Edward Cartright, Henry Taylor, Fred. Brown. Charles Tyler, Martin Post, James Munro, Anthony Allaire, Edward…

This church is one of the handsomest in the county, having been recently repaired and ■.^: Su Johu's Rectory. beautified at a hea\7- cost. It owes its early foundation to the Philipses. who, as lords of the ^Nlanor at that time enjoyed the advowson or riglit of patrona;je to all and evt;ry church erected therein. Its fust founder and patror^ was the Hon. Frederick Philipse, for some years s…

by law established, on the farm near and to the northv\-ard of the house then in the tenure of WilHam Jones, sen., unless he should build the said church in his lifetime; and he devised all the said farm with all the buildings thereon, unto all his cliildren, and their heirs, in trust, for the use of such ministers of the Church of England as by law estabhshed, as should be from time to time …

BENJAMIN' FOWLEB'S ACCOUNT IN FTILL FOK YE CITTROH. May 11th, 1753, dito 6i days works at geting timber for the dors and the winder frams for the church, at 5 shillings per day, - - - - - £1 13 6. September the '30th, in working and going to ask tlic peple to come to work at the churcli, 8 days, &c., &o. -----... John Underhill's receipt for supplying the workmen at the church with beef, c…

In 1792, it was again repaired; and on the 2ist of August of that year, consecrated to the service of Almighty God, under the name and title of St. John's church, Phillipsborough, by the Right Rev. Samuel Provoost. first Bishop of the State of New York. The edifice consisted of a square tower surmounted with a wooden cupola and spire, body and vestry-room in the rear. The principal entrance Av…

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 life by those who knew his virtues, and in his death universally lamented. This humble monument (not of his praise) is erected l)y his faithful flock, who knew him, loved him, au^ lament their loss, and are desirous of recording in this ins…

In all things he was an example and a pattern for the people to follow ; and with this testimony he has entered into his rest. A BELOVED BKOTUER, and faithful minister in the Lord. The flock for whose sakes he gladly spent himself, have erected this tablet to attest their sense of his excellence, and their grief for his loss. The bell'^ was presented to the church by the late Joseph Howl…

silver bason or font ; the latter presented by a member of the Van Cortlandt family ; and a silver plate bearing the follo-vving inscription : "Presented To the Episcopal Church Of the town of Yonkers, 1795.'" During the troubles of the Revolution, an American soldier, killed in this neighborhood, is known to have been interred beneath the floor of this church, but there is no tradition of …

The first mention of the parish of Yonkers occurs in an act passed during the f.rst session of the third Assembly, 5th of King WiUiam and Queen Mar>', 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 Queens ; " \\'herein it was enacted by General Assembly, and by the authority of the same…

choosing two vestrymen and two wardens.'' Confirmed the nth of May, 1697. This act was further explained 3rd Queen Anne."^ A. D. 169S, Lord Cornbury, Governor of the Province, issued an order 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 for the worship of Almighty God. St. Peter's church,…

The principal object of this 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 affection 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 rehgion and the good of men's …

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 of both nations in the catechism and liturgy, provided he can produce a certificate of his teaching thirty children. In that summer A. D. 17 19, Mr. Jones was allowed fifty shillings for teaching children to read at Mile Square. a Acta o…

" That at the expense of himself and family there is now erected on the Manor of Philipsborough a handsome stone church completely finished, and ever}'thing necessary for the decent performance of disine service prepared; that about three quarters of a mile from the church he has laid out and appropriated two hundred and fifty acres of excellent arable and wood land for a glebe for the minist…

Charlton and Auchmuty at Perth Amboy, September 20th, 1764, and by other verj' ample testimonials, 10 be the societ/s missioaary at Philipsborough, \nth a salary of ^^30 per annum. June 8th, 1765, Mr. Munro himself, TOtes, "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 d…

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,' he was deemed an enemy to the liberties of America, 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 within …

This was confirmed by another act of the Legislature, passed April 3, 1792, wherein it is specified: "That all the estate, right, title, interest, claim and demand of the people of the State of New York, in and to the said church, and two acres of land, and in and to the said parsonage or glebe, shall be, and hereby are granted to, and vested in the corporation of the Episcopal church in the …

Here he was detained in CQstody, from UctciKT, ITTO, to Tebruary of ITTT.-- /•;■./. 'ur. b His romaiu.i were licpusiti.-'l m tin' f;im!!y vault of the Vaa Cortlaadt's.-- iTiii'for. c Updikcs Uiit. of th" NarruKuusctt church. :;10. 648 HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. Augustus van Cortlandt and William Constable, wardens; John Warner, Thomas Valentine, Isaac Vermilyea, Frederick Underhil…

In 1845, owing to the large increase of famiUes within this parish, and the uumerous calls made upon its officiating clergy, it was deemed advisable, after mature deliberation, to erect a patronage within the village of Yonkers. For this purpose, an order v/as 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 p…

1780. Rev. A.N"t)!>Ew Fowi.EE, Prcsb. Sept. 10, ITbS, Rev. Elias Cooper, Presb. " death. Mar. 14, 1S16, Rev. William Powell, Presb. " resig. Mar. 20, 1820, Rev. John Geigg, Presb. « u Oct. 17, 1823, Rev. Joiix West, Presb. <1 >< Dec. lo, 1S28. Rev. Alex. H. Crosby, A. M. Prcsb. " death. May 4, 1889, Rev. Smith Py.ne, A. M. Prcsb. " resig. Mar. 20, 1841, Rev. Hen…

There is also a Reformed Dutch Church standing directly south of St. John's, situated upon rising ground. This church was erected on a portion of the estate of the late Lemuel Wells, Esq., which was given by his heirs in 1844. The building is a neat edifice of brick. The interior arrangements, and fittings up, are peculiarly appropriate, being neat and simple. A chaste pulpit and communion ta…

North-west of the city is Wild Boar Hill,'^ so called from the animal that once frequented the solitudes of its ancient forests. So troublesome and numerous had this animal become at one perjod, that the Provincial Government was compelled to pass laws for its destruction. Up to a late era, Indians occupied this hill in great numbers. From here they are all said to have taken their departure …

a ThU lii;i H liiil u.nvii in O.-nor.il U:i-lu:i;/irm'.-i sarvcvt-d map of the county, a3 Boar tuU. b I'ost w.ii al tliid liaj'; uttacQcd to C'ul. s^cUHUHLieis reirmieut. 650 HISTORY OF THE COUNTi' OF WESTCHESTER. In the summer of 17S0, die famous spy Huddlestone was discovered concealed in the woods upon this hill, and was afterwards hung at Poughkeepsie. For a long time it was frequented by…

The yagers instantly made prisoners of the undisciplined water guards, and a messenger was immediately dispatched to Mrs. Babcock, then living below in the parsonage, for a vehicle to remove the wounded officer. The use of her gig and horse was soon obtained, and a neighbor, Anthony Archer, pressed to drive. In this they conveyed the dying man to Col. Van Cortlandt's. They appear to have taken…

James had charge of the silver mines at Sing Sing previous to the Revolution. Also Pomona Hall, the residence of Philip Rhinelander Roberts, Esq. In this house the aspiring politician Colonel Burr found a safe asylum to shelter himself from the storm of indignation which followed the death of the illustrious Hamilton. The eastern edge of Boar hill is still covered with beautiful woods, slopin…

At the foot of Boar hill a bridge crosses the stream nearly opposite the Parsonage.* It was here that Eden Hunt, brother of Major David Hunt, was waylaid and attacked by two soldiers belonging to the British Refugee Corps. 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 ;…

On the night preceding the attack, he had stationed his camp at the foot of Boar hill, directlyopposite 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 enemywere quietly surrounding his quarters ; he had barely received his final dismissal from Mrs. Babcock when he was startled with the firing of musketry. The …

Tarleton, widi the whole of the cavalry, was to proceed to covt-r 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 Philiy.se's bridge, then to proceed to the bridg…

Simcoe immediately moved rapidly into the road, and directly up the steeps to the enem/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. Weeden en Cortlandt's ridge ; ?..nd that Col. Gist had escaped through the passage which had been so…

Babcock, having stationed herself in one of the dormer windows of the Parsonage, aided their escape v,-henever they appeared, by the waving of a v.-hite handkerchief. a Simcoe "s ililU Journn!, p.S6. igrant ■jveU 1 ns: -- !■ uell, 6 .ye Co ^- Mr Go John, Senr.,i •Jee.l in behalf c£ Ins fathc-r, William OJell ;' 22U A!)nl, ITuT, WfUtioE-s, wii'e Jlary, da., John Odell, [•emove.i to C…

: Wlh: RMmc&i : 1 (lUilusDurii'd r>m<.-« 6 '* AM-f^'O Laacej^l&a EltziterU: Ricii, THE TOWN OF YONKERS. 653. During the winter of 17S0 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 departure of this gang their leader, after makin…

In the Saw Mill valley is also situated the residence of the late General Jacob Odell, a descendant of the ancient and honorable family of the Odils. "'The river Ouse," says Camden, "runs under Odil or Woodhill, formerly Waylmll, which also had its Barons of Wayhull, eminent for their ancient nobility, where v,as a castle." The first ancestor of the family in this country, was William Odell, of…

At the close of the vvar, and as soon as the militia was formed, he received his com.mission from Major General Morris. a See Kedisrcf of OdoU yamily. 654 HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. Like the rest of the '■'N'eutral Ground," this part of Yonkers was infested with marauding parties of "Cow Boys" and " Skinners," the former of whom claimed the title of Loyahsts; the latter, under the…

Odell, the General's mother, a woman of great intrepidity, boldly assaulted them, upon which these cowardly villians attacked her with the butt ends of their muskets. She managed, however, to escape with a few broken ribs. On this occasion the General was too young to take an active part in the affray, and narrowly escaped by lowering himself with a cord from the garret window. His son Jacob …

They again divide at the northern extremity of Thirty Deer Ridge, and running through two different vales again meet nearly opposite the Cat rocks -- so called for the abundance of wild cats that once frequented the hilL These animals, Van der Donck assures us, had skins resembling that of a lioness; and not unlike them in form, with the exception of short tails like a rabbit or hare. After …

The north-eastern part of" this township is occupied by a high ridge of hills, called the Tuckahoe Hills. This portion of the town, originally formed a part of that large tract of land between the Saw Mill and the Bronxrivers, which was ceded by the Indian chiefs-- Scpham and others -- to Frederick PhiUipse, June 5, 16S4. Tradition says, that anciently, an Indian Sachem of that name had his r…

They are toasted, a great many of them, wth oke leaves and ferns, and then cover all wiih earth in the manner of a cole pit ; over it on each side, they continue a great fire twenty-four hours before they dare eat it. Raw it is no better than poyson ; and being roasted-- except it be tender, and the heat abated, or sliced and dry-ed in the sunne mixed with sorrel and greens, or such Uke -- it…

and tawkee, [orantium aquaticum.] These roots grew in low damp grounds, were a kind of potatoes to them, and were divested of their poisonous or injurious quahty by roasting."'^ The Mohegan term for bread is Tauquah.^ These names evidently point to one and the same plant, which still flourishes along the moist margins of the Tuckahoe creek. This stream rises on the lands of John Tompkins, an…

And on one of the guide-posts near the church, a few years ago, as late as 1854, could easily be traced, the name " Turkeyhoe," painted over with the pesent name " Tuckahoe." The valley to the west was always famous, so Elias Cooper Bowne, Esq., informs us, for wild turkies. An old resident informed us that when the market wagon came down the valley, which was called Turkey hollow, the driver …

Early in the summer of 1S70, the church was put in thorough repair, a recess chancel added, and several additional pews. An organ WJ'" purchased in the same year : -- • a Jolin T. Wat<oa. W\<\. T.iles, also .A..l!!ro«3 of De Witt Clinton, Ac, Ac THE TOWN OF YON'KF.RS. 657 LIST OF KECTOF.S A^D MIXISTEK3. CAM- BEKOTAL. Aug. 1, 1S53, Rev. Cn.\d. Jones, 1S5S. Oct. 1S59, Rev. AuGcsixs St.…

A touching incident deserves to be recorded, in connection with this melancholy affair. A dog belonging to one of the Americans that fell upon this occasion, took up his quarters at Mr. Caleb Smith's v.'ho lived a mile below. The ladies of Mr. Smith's family were frequently in the habit of visiting their neighbor Mr. Odell, when the dog would go with them half way and return. It appears nothi…

Upon the return of Barnes he immediately descried the detachment on the hill, to avoid ■which he lead his men ot'f by the opposite side, thus walking directly into the trap Liid by his wary foe. They received one heavy fire and surrendered, consisting of one full company -- sixty-four men. In the house of Isaac Lent, then occupied by Jacob Vermil)ea, a small party of American vo'iuitecrs un.…

Esq., one of the most active members of the Croton water commissioners. The house occupies an elevated position, overlooking a picturesque v.ile to the south-east. The Methodist church is prettily situated at the foot of the hill, surrounded by a fine locust grove, and near the margin of a small stream that washes the eastern side of the hills. The edifice is a handsome stone structure. This …

A long interval elapsed, but at lost 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 ascertained; for, at tliat time, they came with nearly their whole force. To liave fired upon them, would have been but the prelude to a massacre; the patriots, …

The under-written officers and orders of creatures and orders of fences, were made by majority of votes, James Coetox, Supei-tisor and Pounder. BEN'jAiux FowLEK, TowTi Clcrk. TnoiiAS SnET.wooD, Con&tdble and Collector. Datid Oaklet, ) > William WAE^-EI:, ; '^*«^^^"^'-«- Edwabd Weeks, "1 William Ckav. foed, | ■ DaMEL DeVOE. \ tt- t. -\r j. .Tonv 1?TnF,v \ Highicaij Masters. JonN Hide I …

Passed the 23d day of October, 1779. The following town officers were chosen : Israel Honeyweli.. Esq., Supervisor. David Hi'n-t, Clerk. TnoM.vs SuEEwooD, Constable and Collector. Israel Hon'eywet.l, Jr., Esq., Security. William Betts, > , Jacob Vekmilyea,/ ^^*^'^«'-'''*- Feedehick Vehmiltea, Ourseer of Roads on the cant side of TippdVs Brook, William Cuawfoed, " " " for the upptr part, …

Yorktov,Ti is situated sixteen miles north of White Plains, the countyseat, 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 ; south, by New Castle, and west by Cortlandt. Prior to 17SS, Yorktown and Somers constituted the "middle ward" of Cortlaudt's manor, called " Hanover." A portion of the fo…

The lands of ''Appamaghpogh," were originally granted to Stephanus Van Cortlandt in 16S3, by the two Indian sachems, Pewemind and Oskewans, as mentioned in our description of Somers, &:c. The principal aboriginal settlement in this part of " Appamaghpogh," occupied the summit of -Indian Hill," a vast height which arises to an elevation of nearly six hundred feet above the northern margin of "…

Philip Schuyler, of the Revolution. Middle lot No. 2 and 3, Gertrude Verplank; ditto No. 4, Elizabeth Skinner; South lot No. i, bordering tlie Croton river, John Watts; ditto, Nos. 4, 5, 6, 7, Philip Verplank ; ditto. No. 8, Gertrude Beeckman; ditto, No. 9, Susannah ^\'arren. The latter was the wife of Admiral Sir Peter Warren, K. B., who died in 1752; he commanded the e.xpedition which captur…

S, south of the Croton to her t\vo nephews Philip and William Ricketts van Cortlandt, as tenants in common in fee tail. Stephen van Cordandt with his wfe Catalina Staats, in 1791 gave a release to Elvan Purdy, with the fee of a certain lot No. 3, lieretofore called Gtrrirjide's borough, being by division amongst the heirs of Stephen van Cortlandt, deceased, allotted to Gertrude, one of liis …

'• Rec'd, Ilano-icr, ]\Iay ye loth, 1760, by ye hand of Abraham Purdy, tliree pound in part for his farm rent and for the use of Col. Henry Beeckrnan. Esq., per me. ^3 o o JoHX Brv.ax.'' "Received at CronpoiuL i6th Nov'r, 1786, per Mr. Elvan Purdy, one pound \-^s. in part of rent. Stephen van Cortl.^xdt." "Received at Yorklown, Nov. 7th, 17S9, of Mr. Elvan Purdy, ^2, i<js. ()d. in full of r…

The latter vras t!ie father of Abraham, who was born on loth of Oct, 1 7 1 6 ; married Phcebe, daughter of Daniel Strong, and died at York town, i7L!i of April 177S. His eldest son was Abraham Purdy, Esq., for many years a lieutenant of Militia for the manor of Cortlandt, whose son, the late Alvan Purdy, Esq., erected the family homestead at Crompond, in 1775, cind held a Lieutenancy in Ca-pta…

Joseph Lee, second son of William, on the 4th of December, 1753, purchased of Andrew Johnston, of Perth Amboy, N. J., "All that lott of land in the manor of Cortlandt, known by the name of Lot No. 18, and part of lot No. 17, in north lot No. 2. He also purchased the farm on which his great-grand-son, Enos Lee, now lives, in 1786 ; he also ounied Crumpond Corner. His sons were Joseph of Yorkto…

Their children were, Thomas, died aged 40, without issue ; John, of New Jersey, died aged 84; Sarah, died aged 65, married John Horton ; Henrj-, died aged go, without issue; Hannah, died aged 87 ; Margaret, died aged 77, married Jonas WiUiams; Abigail, died aged 60, married David Knapp; Phcebe, died aged 7S, married Francis Colgrove; Dinah, married Thaddeus Rockwell ; Robert Lee, of Yorktown,…

A dL'iu; Mnnr (ipir. vested gu. ruaified nmud the collar witli two bars or, tied rouinl the wai5t with a ribtxdi ar. wreathed about ti. j head ar. and gu. holdiut; in his dc.\ter hand a gem-rms nf the third. '■ This reini'tcrv (which i.-i doabtltss a public o e) coataining about Uaif an acre of laud, \s claiiii! d by J'jhii J. lioak aud Asa Adams. THE TOWN OF YORKTOWN. 665 Here lies interred…

The former described the people at that time, '"as sheep without a shepherd, a prey to various sectaries and enthusiastic lay teachers." He also says "that he found here many well wishers and professors of the Church of England, who told him they had not heard the Liturgy in several years." About 1774, a site was given by John Schuyler, Esq.,« for the erection of an Episcopal Church at Crompo…

Samuel Sackett, about 1 740. u'j.oii the 2nd of January, 1739, ^^e find a deed for three acres of land given by Joseph Lane, Henry Beekman and Gertrude, his wife, unto Juli.-i Hyatt, John Haight and David Tra\is, trustees for the first Presbyterian church, on which land the meeting house was erected; (said' tliree acres being part of two hundred and twenty acres leased to Josepli Lar.c for t…

A re-incorporation of the same occurs on the 4th of Mr.rch. i8o6.<^' The P)-esbyterian Church is handsomely located on the highest ground of the \-iHagc, commanding a fine view of the surrounding country ; it was built in 1799, on the site of an older edifice erected cir. 173S. and destroyed by fire in June or July, 1799. The late Thomas Strong testified "that when the British, under Abercro…

ibove Pine's Bridge one mile and a half or more, crossing the Croton it Vails ford, advanced upon Crompond from the east by a road which iiiuihIs like a semi-circle, coming into the Crompond road a little south of where Delavan lived. It was at Delavan's house, where they found John Shaw, whom they killed -- mistaking him for Copt. Delavan. This h.ippened in the morning of June 24th, on the r…

Chase was taken and lodged in a guard house at Peekskill, whereupon two or three hundred Tories assembled in arms and demanded his release ; Hyatt, hov\'- ever studily refused to give him up. Nathaniel Merritt, who lived in Peekskill, v.-as also another influential man among the Tories; he assembled a large company at his house and threatened to release the prisoner, upon this my father, uncle…

ZU. >:cDo:ui:u s .MS?, iu the possession oIG'- uri^'o Muore, iJ^ii., of >.. V. 668 HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. age as barracks and store houses, during the Revolutionar)' war." T.'-.j appropriation, however, was never made by Congress. The present edifice'^ is constructed of wood, presenting in front a lofty colonnade, above which rises a neat tower, finished with a rich cornice a…

In 1753, he resigned the care of tl-.c church in Bedford and settled at once over the church of Hanover, and again he appears to have gone back to Bedford, was dismissed April ist, 1760, and the next year was installed again in Crompond. Mr. Sackett had a great deal of trouble v.-ith his brethren in the Presbytery. He differed widely with them, in both the doctrine and government of the Brcsby…

James de Lancey, and a grand-son of Anna, daughter of Hon. Stephanus van Cortlandt, Lord of the manor of Cortlandt. This lady, mounted on a fine bay horse, was endeavoring to escape from the burning of the meeting-house in July, 1779, when she was overtaken, about one mile north of Crompond, by some of the enemies cavalr)-, who robbed her of her shoe-buckles and ear-rings, and requested her t…

Supply in 17Sj-6 , Pa-stor nSti Rev. Silas Constant resigned ISOS Rev. Andhew Thomps " a Testtuioayof TUuiuas S'.ran;;,-- McDju.iM .MSS. in po-^eisioD of Geo. FI. Moore, Esq. 670 HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. rS3T. OR C.\.r.L. PaST0K3. vacated EI 1S22 Rev. Asadei, Ukonson June 14tli, lSi7 Rev. Kiciiahd WYNKOOpa April iSth, 1S36 Rev. Robep.t G. 'xIiomi'son Nov. 11th, 1S47 Rev. …

In the south-east corner of the yard (just thirty-six feet from the present east fence and six feet from the south fence;, he the mortal remains of CoL Christopher Green, the hero oi Redbank, and IMajor Flagg, his brave companion in arms, both of whom fell by the hands of cruel treachery, on the morning of the 14th of May, 1 7S1. But where shall we look for a monument, or even a stone, to mark …

Zephaniah Piatt and others, aided by six hundred Connecticut troops, disarmed the Loyalists of Cortlandt's manor, during the winter of 1776. Here, also, a convention of Congress assembled for the purpose of distributing commissions to the officer^, who were empowered to raise the mihtia. For the destruction of this obnoxious post, Col. Robertson obtained of the English governor, a special ord…

Benjamin Plaight, were chosen deacons. In 1790, a part of the members withdrew by mutual consent, and fonned a new church at Red Mills. About the year iSo6, 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. In 18 1 6, a number of members harmonious…

The Friends tJiceiing 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 conveyance : -- "John Clapp of Greenwich, and Joseph Waters of Cortlandt ma:ior, of the first part, conve\"to John Griffin, John CromweH, John CorociJ, Uriah Field and Thomas Clapp, of the…

Cm?npo7id, the principal village in this township, is situated on tp.c high road leading from Somers to Peekskill ; it contains a Presbyterian church, a post office, a store, and several dwellings. The name is undoubtedly derived from the large pond that lies north-v,-est of the vil. lage, which, from its pecuHar shape, is sometimes called the crooked pond -- " Cron," denoting in the Dutch lan…

White of Yorktown, through the whole course of the Revolution sustained the character cf a patroit, with that devotion and firmness which characterized 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 t…

Major Strang is the son of Capt. Henry Strang who was the grandson of the worthy Huguenot, Daniel L'Estrange and Charlotte his wfe. From the genealogical table in possession of the Strangs of Putnam, it appears that Daniel L'Estrange and Charlotte his wife, (daughter of Francis Hubert) being Protestants, fled from the city of Paris in the year of our Lord 1685, during the persecutions under Lou…

Tixese ladies retired here, for the sake of escaping the turmoils of tlie Revolution. Mrs. De Lancey died here in 1779, ^"'-^ '^^'^s buried at Crompond;buther remains have since been removed to Heathcote Hill, Mamaroneck. During the war their house afforded an asylum for the persecuted, who found here a safe protection from their enemies. Susan De Lancey afterward resided with her brother, Jo…

a Tim foUowuig tnidiiion ti;is hfi.-n handed down In the fuiiiily, ttiat the above Charlotte L'Kstraiijre wi^liui;^ f) iicromii.iriy fit-r liu-iainl in his esciipo tnuu Fimmi'o [••ft licr Infant ic^ a, h'lslai;!.' in Pan-, Ilt niciiii. - lisiiiL' !i,v tni^ iifti'ic- ti» iiiniire lu.-r r.-tnru, tnii t:ikin).' >tr;i the drs.- oi>iii>rniiii'v she ci-.k-mI ;h ■ chiu:;!-! itito Iviu-iand. |)u:-in.j …

They had scarcely, however, turned their backs, than he raised his ril^'^ and fired at the nearest. The shot must have taken effect, for his com. rade was afterwards seen dragging him down the road covered ^\-ith blood. Major Strang, who happened to be miserably mounted, was pursued down the same street,and narrowly escaped by jumping from his horse. It seems from the following letter, that …

This vicinity is constantly liarrasscd by small parties of volunteers on our side, and jiarties of royalists and tories on the other, who ore making every effort to etTect mutual destruction ; seeking every opportunity to beat up each other's quarters, and to kill or capture all who are found in arms. This is to be considered a very hazardous situation ; it requires the utmost vigi. lance to "…

Eustis came to the lines, and dilated the wound in the breast ; and as the patient is athletic, and had not sustnined a very copious loss of blood, he recommended repeated and liberal blood letting -- observing that in order to curt; a wound through the lungs, you nmst bleed your patient to diath. He eventually recovered, which is to be ascribed principally to the free use of the lancet, and …

We were treated in the most friendly manner, and her daughter, an amiable well educated girl, entertained us in conversation till one o'clock in the morning, relating numerous occurences and incidents of an interesting nature, respecting the roj'al part}'. The next day we visited our patient again, paid the necessary attention and repaired to a tavern, where I was gratified with an interview …

They surrendered and begged for life, but their entreaties were disregarded, and the swords of their cruel foes were plunged into their bodies so long as signs of life remained. 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 boy…

There are many circumstances which must inevitably atteud'it, that may possilily and probably not be considered without the most particular attention and deliberation. But the most material, which I recollect at this time, is this-- "The filling up all the vacancies in the regiment which happened previous to the passing the late resolution, for the re-aiTangcmeat of the army as far as tlie ofS…

Wh\' I mention this circumstance is this : that on filling the vacancies in our regiment my brother \\ill be entitled to the Captain Lieutenancy as will Jerauldin Angells. There are particular reasons, besides the justice of it, why I -ss-i.sh the vacancies should be filled. These, however, I should wish not to conmiunicate -- only by word of mouth. You must all along observe that I have addr…

It is probable you will receive the Count de llocliambeau's order to march with your regiment to West Point. Should this be the case you will only come THE TOWN' OK YOKXTO\\"N. 677 on ^N-ith such officers as are to reiaaiu on service ou the new anangcment, and such lucu as arc en-aged for the Avtir, or at least for a terra that will last through the next campaign. Tlie other men you may dismi…

I had the happiness to receive your two favours of the 12th and 31st ult. by Major Flagg, and, sorry you meet with so much difliculty in getting the matters you have in charge for j-ouri^elf and old mother officers settled to your mind; however, I don't doubt your perseverance will in a sliort time effect it. I know, nothing in yoiu power will be omitted to serve your friends of which I have "…

I am exceedingly sorry the Governor and family had not the pleasure of Gen. Washington's company when he was in Rhode Island, as I am sure nothing could have been inore pleasing to them. I hardly know wliat to tliink of the plan of boats, as they call them, in the French plan you sent me : and therefore can at present give no judgment on the matter. Should you see any of the gentlemen of my acq…

I am exceedingly an.^ioiis to hear from him, his army 1 fear is too raw to contend with the troops he has to oppose it. If he succeeds with such men he must immortalize his name. I ai.n certain he is as equal to the task as any one, but I am sure he must have his head as well as his hands full, and perhaps the ablest generals and best troops in the British army to cope with. The vilains who g…

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

Upon his discharge, shortly after, he swore vengeance, " declaring that the next flag sent up vrould be a red one."'* "When Totten was up at Pines Bridge, in the spring of 1781, and insulted, the officer of the guard said to him on parting: "A\Tien will you be up again with a flag, (or another one be sent ?') To which he replied: "The next flag that comes up '■^zcill be a bloody oneP With th…

July 1867, the late Joshua Carpenter informed the author, "that his aunt Fanny Totten, told him that Gilbert Totten (her cousin) led de Lancey's party to Da\enport's house, and that the enemy came up (after crossing the Croton at OLlenus's ford) by way of the valley on the east side of Turkey Mountain, then a perfect wilderness, until they struck just west of the house ; when suddenly they wh…

Between twelve and twenty fell, in and around the house, and were afterward interred in one common grave or pit in the north-west corner of the lot, near an ash tree. The British returned by the vway of the Crompond road and so to Pines a Tesri.niuiiy of Gen. N.u. Montross, of Yurkiowti.-- McPouald's MSS. in tiossessioa of Geoi'irri Moore, Ksq., 5 TtHt, (if AbraUum Wei-ks of Soiners. a:;refl …

Near Chappequa, tl^y halted for a short time at the house of Daniel Underbill, and then proceeded by the west road -- which is an intersection of the present Sing Sing turnpike -- till they arrived at the residence of ]Mr. Lyon ; here, tliey anxiously awaited the withdrav\-al of the American guard at Oblenus's ford, which is nearly one mile west of Pir.e's Bridge. Up to this moment no one of …

On the other side of this river lay a corps of rcfui^ecs. (American citizens wlio had joined the British army,) under tlie command of Col. Delancy. The.se half citizens, half soldiers, were notorious for rapine and murder; and to their vindictive conduct may be justly ascribed mcst of tlie cruelties which stained tlie progress of our war. and wliich at length compelled Washington to order Capta…

Here the gallant veteran singly received them with liis- drawn sword. « 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 …

The following additional jiarticulars concerning this melancholy affair are contained in a letter from the paymaster, Thomas Hughes to Mr. Job Greene of War^uck, R. I., a son of Colonel Greene. RnoDE Island VillaCxE, 14Tn, 3Iat, 17S1. Dear Sir : -- It is with pain I write on a subject that is so nearly and closely connected to you as a parent ; I must, my dear friend, inform you of the unhappy …

Greene ficiz^it nnd ttiri'W liiiii il'uvn. aii'l w;i< on the point of ilis[Kitc!uu:.j Jam wuh his sword, wlien berecfiveil a cm in thviirui, uliii-|iili>:iMiHlliini. Ackerly was irurn no;ii- I'iul^s BrlUi."'.'' -- Test. -Of Josliuu rnriH'v, a^fil s;.-- Mcl'i'H.iliI .Ma's, m i)u>si;ssion of lieo. Mnoie, Esq., I,il>. of N. V. Hist. S<>c. Tlie (JtrioiT coinin.uiiliii^' at tl;.; I'.ri.lLr.', who ii…

Major Flagg, as he arose from his bed received a ball in his head ; and when thev entered the house the}' stabbed and cut him in a cruel manner, that he cxpirtd immediately. A doctor of the New Hampshire line, and a lieutenant of tlie Massachusetts line, was wounded in the house and carried off. Lieutenant Maco'Tibcr being sick in bed, wss made a prisoner. Ensign Guanman, who commanded a guar…

To-morrow we shall bestow on each of them the honors that is due to men who so nobly suilered the pains of death in the service of their countr_v. It is uncertain what number we had killed and talking; but I believe n!)0ut fortj' talking, and near twenty killed and wounded. John is killed. Prince wounded and I am affraid will dye. Please to make my respects to your mamma and sisters, and bel…

Civ-t.^ 6 Coiu-il fmsii th" original d-cuineiit iu the tivis..-3;iou of tr.e Uto Jolirt Waril. E.-^i, ■-'• Boad Street, Now YorK. THE TOWN OF YORKTOWN. 683 here in 1793. He was a son of John Carpenter, whose family formerly resided on Long Island, and subsequently emigrated to East or Westchester, and from thence removed to New Castle. In the latter place, John Carpenter died, and was buried…

Greene in command : -- "The advance guard of the Americau army, were on Croton river, which falls into the Hudson about 30 miles above New York, over this v>-ere two bridges at several miles distant from each other; near that on the main road, was stationed the principal part of the guard, consisting on the whole, of a Major's cnraniand; a Captain's command being detached some miles on the ri…

As our officer had no idea of their pas.-ing the river except at the bridge. tlie_v had taken no precautions to prevent a surprise. In addition to this, the quarter guard-scntiDul, and all, were asleep; by this means the house was surrounded by the enemy, and all possibility of escape cut off before the danger was discovered. The officers were all asleep in one rooni ; on being awakenctl liy t…

The ball passing through his head, he fell forward upoa the bed and there continued ; the enemy breaking into the room, found him ui that situation-- and tiiinking him to be sullen, gave him several cuts in the back ■with their broad-swords-- but he was probably out of the reach of their unmanly rage, having expired the instant he received the ball. Ilis remains were attended"to the church-yar…

In the evening information was brought tliat the enemy, consisting of about sixty horse and one hundred and forty uifantry liad rctreat(-d precipitately. May 16th, went to the posts at Vk'est Point ; received a particular account of the surprise of Col. G-reene, and the loss we sustained, v.-hich consisted of himself and :\laior Flagg killed, three of^^cers and a surgec^n taken prisoners, the…

Pn: -.--I am sorn,- to inform your Excellency, that a part of our advanced troops were sm-prised on Monday morning near Croton River, by abuut sixty hor.^^c and two hundred foot, under the conmiand of Colonel DeLancoy. Colonel Greene, who conunanded our party, was mortally wounded in his quarters. The enemy attempted to carry liim oiT. but he died upon the road. Major Flagg was • „ roniiMj f'…

Part approached in front of the building, and pirt by the j-oad from the Croton, w hich road then passed by the rear of the house'/, e. on the north and nortb.-west of it. Greene, Flagg, and a young Lieutenant, whose name I do not remember, occupied a large bed- room in the north-west corner of the second story which communicated directly with the ground by an outer door at the rear or north e…

When the Refugees came up they fired a volley, to signalize their friends in the orchard near Pines Lridge, and approached the house without making further use of their arms, calling upon the inmates to surrender. The young Lieutenant always slept with a pair of loaded pistols upon a stand at the head of his bed, and when he heard the niose he sprang up, raised the window sash, on the west s…

When I entered the house just after the refugees had left, the young lieutenant was lying dead at the door. He was t'ne first one they killed on breaking in. Flagg. though desperately v.-oundcd, was yet alive and they dispatched him. Four or five were dead, where the tents stood cast of the house, besides many wounded. .A. greater part, at lea'^t half of the Rhode Island recrimcnt were cut of…

The whortleberry bushes were by or near to tl-,e public highway, (/. c. the Crompond and Pines Bridge road). _ They soon after took the bodies of the dead officers and buried them with the honors of war, in Crompond church-yard, depositing the remains of Greene and Flagg -- and I believe, those of the young lieutenant -- in one common grave. "The widow of Col. Greene was present at this ceremo…

I envy you much, but I hope this unnatural war is drawing to a c!o.-e and that this time next spring, I also shall enjoy domestic happiness, as you do, with my v/ife and children.' Twelve hours had not elapsed after this, before he was a dead man. Davenport's house was Greene's headquarters. Greene was much beloved by my grand-father's family, as well as Flagg and the other ofiicers ; and the…

The Refugees forced Greene to mount a hor.se, and retreated upon Pines Bridge by a lane which then led to the niain or Cronipond road, through a piece of woods which at that time extended to the main road. This lane was considerably south of the jjresent lane, which lead from Davenport's house to the Crompond road, and was a much nearer road to Pines Bridge. Green held on the horse till they…

Remsen's, who lived some where near Pines Bridge, (courting it was said) ; returning to head-quarters (where he stayed) next morning, he heard a noise which seemed to approach ; he rained up his horse, hstened, and looking in the direction from whence the sounds came, saw the glittering of the soldiers capis and swords ; spurring his horse he leaped over the fence and concealed himself in a t…

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 high state'of health, its bloom irradiated a countenance which significantly expressed the fortitude and miklness invariably displayed throughout his life. The following communication was addressed by Washington to Col. Greene, only seven da…

Smith's present force is not as great as could be wi.-JK-d, and requires to be augmented to put hiin in a condition to make an efrectu:ii opposition. I would tlicreforc have you to detach immediately as la:go a part vi your f(?rce as you pijssibly can in aid of the garrison. I cannot well determine what proportion. This must be regulated by circumstances and appearances, but my present idea i…

I hoi)e, and doubt not, you will lieep fully in mind the prodigious importance of not suffering the enemy to get entire possession of the Delaware ; and will spare no pains nor activity to frustrate their efforts for that purpose. Be watchful ou every quarter and industrious in stopping every avenue by which you are assailable. Be cautious not to pay too much attention to any one part of your w…

These with some chc-aux-de-frise sunk in the river, and a few gallies, formed all the barrier that Washington could present against the British Navy. The strength of this barrier was soon fuit to a fiery trial. Great preparations were made to attack tlie Americans, at the same instant, both by land and water. Count Donop, with a host of Hessians, was sent over to be in readiness to attack Red…

Another ship cilled the Merhn, or Black Bird, soon got on the wing, blew up likewise and went off in thunder to join the Angusta. At the same moment Col. Donop, with his Hes-sians, made a gallant attack on the fort at Red Bank. After a few well directed fires, Greene and his men artfully retired from the out-works. The enemy, now supposing the day their own, ruslicd on in ^•ast numbers along a…

The attentions of the American officers, and particularly the kind condolence of the God-like Washington, quite overcame him: and his last moments were steeped in tears of regret, for having left his native land, to fight a distant people, who had never injured him. 'See here. Colonel,' said the dying count, (to Col. Danl. Clymer, who had been sent b}- Washington to condole with him) 'see in m…

11 J.ifi.' of Gc-jr-^c Vv'a..lun,.''on oy M. L W,.'L>mg, formerly Kector of JH Vernon I'ari^ti. riiila. ISUU. 690 HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. quelling the brave struggles of a people for their liberty, and contrasting it with that in which the chivalrous youth by his bedside was engaged-- " I die," added he bitterly, '" the victim of my ambition, and of the avarice of my sovereign.…

To divert attention from their situation, the other vessels drew as near to Fort Mifflin as they could, and opened a cannonade; but the obstructions in the river had so altered the channel that they could not get mthinver}- effective distance They kept up a fire upon the fort throughout the evening, and recommenced it early in the morning, as did likewise the British batteries on the Pennsylv…

She blev/ up, however, while the second lieutenant, the chaplain, the gunner, and several of the crew were yet on board, most of whom perished. The Merlin was now set on fire and abandoned ; the Roebuck and the other vessels dropped down the river, and had kept up a brave defence against batteries directed by the enemy on the Pennsylvania shore. A reinforcement of \%ginia troops made the garr…

Christopher Greene, was put in command j a brave oniccr who had accompanied Aniold in his rough expedition to Canada, and fought valiantly under the walls of Quebec. ''The post with which you are intrusted," wTites Washington in his letter of instructions, "is of the utmost importance to America. The whole defence of the Delaware depends upon it ; and consequently all the enemy's hopes of kee…

They were, in fact, four battallions, twelve hundred strong of grenadiers, picked men, besides light infantry and cliasseurs, all commanded by Count Donop, who had figured in the last year's campaign. Col Greene, in nowise dismayed by the superiority of the enemy, forming in glistening array before the wood, prepared for a stout resistance. In a little while an officer was descried, riding slowly…

As the American outworks were but half finished, and were too extensive to be manned by the garrison, it was determined by Greene and Duplessis, that the troops should make but a short stand there ; to gall the enemy by their approach, and then retire within the redoubt, which was defended by a deep intrenchment, boarded and fraised. Donop led on his troops in gallant style, under cover of a h…

Count Donop vrith. the other column, in attempting the south side of the redoubt, had passed the abatis ; some of his men had traversed the fosse; others had clambered over the pickets, when a similar tempest of artillery and musketry burst upon them. Some wore killed on the spot, many were wounded, and the rest were driven out. Donop himself was wounded, and remained on the spot ; Lieutenant- …

Washington Irving thus describes the attack made by the enemy on Fort Mifflin and Mercer on the 2 2d of October, 1777 : -- "On the forts and obstructions in the river, Washington m:iiniy counted to complete tlie harassment of Philadelphia. The defences had been materially impaired. The works at Billingsport had been attacked and destroyed, and sonicof the enemy's ships had f(jrced their way th…

The main channel, practicable for ships, was on the other side. lu this were sunk strong clu-rnvx-df-frm', difficult either to be weighed or cut through, and dangerous to any shins thut miglit run against them; subjected as they would i>e to tile batteries of Fort Millliu on one side, and on the other to those of Ft-rl ilercer. a strong work at lied Dauk ou the Jersey shore. THE TOWN OF VORKT…

This place is beautifully situated in a well watered and picturesque region, and, chiefly on account of its healthiness, is much sought after by New York citizens who are erecting some fine country seats in the neighborhood. One of the oldest residences in the village is located on Park street and belonged formerly to the Paulding family, but is now owned by the Rev. George S. Gordon, one of the…

Tradition says that a bold Toiy captain, who was suspected of being a spy, was shot at the gate while attempting to escape. It is well known that Major fVndre passed this spot on his way to Crompond. The Five Mile Turnpike leading from Peekskill to Red ]Mills, passes ^^■^thin one quarter of a mile of this place, likewise the intended route of the railroad from Turners Station in Rockland Co.…

It is a large gothic edifice of stone, fifty by ninety, -with a low embattled tower of the same material, costing about $39,000. It was designed by the well known architect, William F. Martin, a resident of this village; and dedicated in December, 1870. To it, is attached a small parsonage of wood and six acres of land, valued at $6,000. The interior of the church is neatly finished in bbck-…

An analysis of its waters gives the two following ingredients as held in solution -- \iz : Sixty per cent, of hme, and thirty per cent, of magnesia. Many fine bass and pickerel are taken here, (some of the former weighing five lbs) as well as white and yellow perch. Five years ago an attempt was made to stock the lake ■intli 10,000 salmon trout; but since then the black bass have been introdu…

The third son of Roger Morris and Mary Jackson was Roger IMorris, Esq., lieutenant-colonel in the British army, born 2Sth of Januaiy, 1727, married igth Januar}^, 1758, ]Mary. daughter of Frederick Philipse, last Lord of the Manor of Philipsburgh. It was from this lady's character that Cooper formed the heroine of " The Spy," under the name of Frances. Washington is said to have greatly admir…

The remains of this distinguished and worthy couple are deposited in a vault in St. Saviours church, York, England, where the following inscription occurs on a marble tablet : -- Near this sj^ot are deposited the remains of COLONEL llOGER MORRIS, formerly of his Majesty's -ITUi Regiment of Foot, who departed this life on the 13th day of September, 1794, in the 6Sth year of his age. AXD OF …

(3), Maria, died at York, as above ; (4), Margaret, died young in this country; Henr\' Gage Morris, Rear Admiral of the Royal Nav}', who was born in 1770, married in 1805, died in 185 1, and lies buried in the church-yard of Beverly Minster, Yorkshire, lea\'ing, by his -wife Rebecka, Newenhara, Millard, Orpen, daughter of Rev. Francis Orpen, of Cork, Ireland, and six sons, viz: -- Rev. Franci…

Shrub Oak contains a iSIethodist church, a post-office, and about fifteen dwellings. The Methodist society of this place was first incorporated upon the 22d of September, 1S40; Newman Lounsberry, Benjamin Curry, Solomon Requa, Thomas Curry, jr., and Jonathan Danow, trustees." The church, which was erected in 1839, is a very neat wooden structure. In the immediate neighborhood, lies Lake Magri…

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 tlie British guns, v/hich were at that period happily become a Briiium fidmen."'^ On the northwest side of French hill, are the two ponds styled by the Indians A><7/^atis. The largest of these, sometimes known by the name of the …

In a back room of llie General's house, fell the notorious freebooter, Joseph Hueson, by the hand of Seth Whitney, (father of the a'bove mentioned gentleman) former j)roprietor of the estate. Hueson was a perfect scourge and terror to this part of the countrv" during the Revolution, for he devoted himself to the most cruel pillage and robber)' among the defenceless inhabitants. Whilst in the …

Underhill, "a worthy and prominent member of the society of Friends^ who sustained throughout a useful and protracted life, an unsuUied reputation." Abraham I. Underhill, who died on the 5th of May, 1841, aged 78 years, was the second son of Isaac Underhill, fourth in descent from John Underhill of Oyster Bay. L. I. In the old family mansion which stands one mile south of this spot, (on the Pi…

The following notice of the death of Moses Field, (son of John) occurs in the Xew York A»ierican of Oct. 25, 1S33 : "Died at Peekskill, on the i8th inst., Moses Field of this city, a^ed fifty-three years. The poor could not have sustained a greater loss in an individnal. No man had more enlarged and perseverin.rr benevolence m feedmg the hungry, clothing t.he naked and providing for tl'.e sic…

He was possessed of good natural abilities and judgment, but like most men of his time felt sadly the want of an early education. For many years he was an elder in the society of Friends. Before leavin^^ White Plains my lather had partly cleared the farms of his two brother's Jacob ALraliam at Xanahegan, travelling to and fro by a foot path "which AaVon'T-'r,,'vrh?H',nH^"r-' ''"^i'^- f^'^'^f^…

I recollect perfectly well meeting him by the school house near Parkers, and at another time a little south of the old Amawalk inecling-house, and also when he passed our house. On the two former occasions he was not with the army. On the latter he proclaimed his intention to capture New York, and was making every exertion to collect men and stores for that purpose; but his real object v,-as t…

Smith eat breakfast (which mother prepared for them) but Andre appeared very agitated, walked back and forward before the front door and eat nothing; he had on a blue tight bodied coat, made plain, after the fashion of the New England farmers of the day. Smith v\-ent back north from our house, and Andre went on toward New York alone -- going south by the way of Pines Bridge, and Taniytown ; n…

One niglU tlierc were two strangers putting up at our house, from New England ; in the dead of night a man knocked at the door -- father asked who was there ? the reply was "a friend." l-'atii^r mistook the voice for that of a particular friend of his, but mother thought they were robljers beyond any doubt ; father got up and opcncl the upper half of the door, and soon found they were come to…

'• On another occasion, being detained at work in the field after dark, on my return to the house, and when very near it, I suddenly found n:yself stepping on some men, and was much frightened These men (about 100), were lying flat on the ground, their quarters being at the house then occupied by Joshua Carpenter ; an olYicer stepped up to me, and enquired who I was and where I was going? I re…

Huson told Wln'tney that he would come again and kill him. The old man (Whitney) t"ixe<l a bayonet on a rake handle, determined to dispatch the robber, should he ever try it again. Whitney's wife warned Huson to keep away, but paying no attention to the warning, he soon after tried to break in ; when about half way through the windov.', Whitnev, true to his threat, stabbed him just below the…

The next day they dug another grave behind tlie hill in the woods, south-east of William Smith's house, a very out of the way place. The better to conceal the grave, they cut down a tree -- making it fall directly over the spot. Five months afterwards, it became generally known that Pluson was buried there ; whereupon the neighbors disinterred the remains, and crowds of people carne, some fr…

This Huson was of the same family as the man who was hung for instigating the negroes to insurrection in New York city. Rochambeau, while in our neighborhood, had his head-quarters at Parkers (then Samuel Dilwa/s) while another French General was quartered at my father's. The Generals always dined together alternately at each others 'quarters, this brought them, once a week, to our house. Gre…

It appeared that the British light horse, each rider with another behind him, had surprised the Americans immediately after thev had drawn in their sentinels, early in the moniing, kiUing and wounding them as they lay in their tents, which were pitched around the house. Col. Green was in bed at the time ; he sprang up and seized his sword, but was soon cut down. It was supposed nearly 200 bul…

" 'i he Btitish army had possession of New York; their northern i;nL-!-> being at King's Bridge, while the American lines were at Croton Ri\i.T. about 25 miles north of the British The distance between being occasionally occupied first by one party und then the other Thiefts and murders were of constant occurance, so that few of the fonner inhabitants of this portion of Westchester county chose…

Arrived at headquarters she quickly proved to the guard's satisfaction that her .son was one of the harmless people called Quakers, who took no part in th.e war; whereupon he gave her an order directed to the Cow-Bo\s. either to return the stolen property or pay its full value. Thus officially armed she went to Morrisania and presented the order to the robbers who, in a great rage, threatene…

Joshua Caq:)enter,« the present occupant of the house, still points out the spot where the bed of Colonel Green stood, and the window from which Major Flagg fired his pistols, while the old fashioned wainscoting and doors are pierced with numerous bullet holes. A large addition has been since made to the house, on the east. The wonderfully extensive views which this elevated spot commands, will…

By this elevation, the water is thrown back more than six miles, forming a beautiful lake of several hundred acres, containing about 100,000,000 gallons for each foot in depth for the surface. The water is drawn into the acqueduct by means of a tunnel cut into the rock, which constitutes the hill on the south side. At distances of one mile, a circular hollow tower is erected over the acquedu…

The following lines, suggested by a visit to the lake, are from the Hudson River Chronicle : -- TO CROTON LAKE. How mildly beams the moou's pale light, As o'er tliy breast wc gaily glide ; Her silvery lustre chaniis the night, As swift we float along the tide. Unruffled calm tli_v bosom lies, Save where the oars the stillnecs break ; Nor do tlie br0c7.cs dare to rise, To mar thy beauty, C…

And heavenly joys the soul eutrauco ; > The hallowed fellowship of friends We here with rich delight partake, ISTor o'er, till this esisicnce ends, Shall we its memory dear forsake. But list I the hour sounds to deprtrt. And thy bright shores we leave with pain ; Thou ever shalt be near my heart, While life or thought or hope remain ; The friends I here have found, shall be Dear to my he…

Half a o-allon of water taken from the Croton at Wood's bridge, pelded by evaporation, 2.3^3 grains residuum, in the following proportions :-- Vegetable matter. 1,33 : Carbonates of lime and magnesia, 1,200; Muriate of magnesia, 1,000; Total, of grains.f^ 2.333. Prior to the erection of the dam, shad fish annually ascended the river some miles above the present lake. The fishinf is now entir…

Ou the south side of the Croton is a small settlement bearing the name of Crotonville -- which contains a Methodist church, a Friend's meeting house, two stores, a tavern, a post ofhce, and several scattered dwellings. The old bridge was situated west of the present structure, and served, during the Revolution, as the principal communication between the lines. Here the Americans generally kep…

I shall be at the Bi-id'je, ready to march, at 3 o'clock, and wish to have all the militia in Crompond mustered aud at the Bridge by that time. I am, sir, your most obedient servant, William Hull, Lieut. Colonel. P. S. -- I beg you to send to Major Strang's and Capt. Drake's. On the morning of the 25th of June, 1779, ^^^ British light horse, and about 1,000 infantry, u-ere at Pines Bridge. Gen…

By way of a general geographical description of Yorktown, it may be observed, " that the north is broken by the hills of the southern border of the Highlands, and the general surface is hilly, though its hills are of a moderate height in the south "^ The numerous streams supplv abundance of mill seats. " The soil is generally productive, and wcil distributed into arable, pasture, and meadow l…

"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 and offices of those chosen." Pierre v.vn' Cor.TLA>T3T, Supervimr. Mo^^!-.^ Travis, Ckrk. Joseph SnEEwcdD, Treasurer. Daniel Rthaxg.^ ^ Joseph TiDD, f -^^*^^*^"-«- JosEi-n Tp.vvis. for the ^V…

sous, Joseph, Joshua and Benjamin, and a da., Kachel, who mar. Miller. Benjamin, the youngest, mar. Mary Wilson, and left Hemy and William H. of Bedford. AyGEVT>'E. The name of Zacharie Angevine, occurs as a freeholder of New Rochelle, in 1710, mar. May, lG7t5. Pierre, probably son of Zocharie, left 1, Louis; 2, Pierre; 3, Marie. Louis, mar. Esther Sicard, and had Louis, b. 19th August, 1732.…

Kichard Cornell. Jonathan of Poughkccpsie, mar. Susan Ferris, aud has Eli and Caleb. Ar.cHEP. OF For.DnAM. The ancestor of this family is supposed to have been Uuniphny Ardur who was born 1527, and died Oct. 24th, 1502, eldest son aud heir of Pichard Aicher, iwelflli in descent from Fulbcrt L. Archer, one of ths couifaviious C)f ^\"iilianl lUo Coniiuerur. Humphrey mtU". Elizabeth Townseud, a…

Eleanor v.ho married Oliver Drew, Samuel Archer, first son of John, left one ."^on Benjanun of Fordham who had first, Benjamin, owner in fee of part of the Manor, mar. Rachel deVaux; second, John ; fourth, Mary who mar. John Pugslcy ; fifth, Sarah who mar. Jacob Alord, and sixtli, ]Iachel who mar. James Crawford. Bcnjanun first son of Benjamin, had 1, William of Fordham ; 2, Sanmel of ditto, wh…

John of Winterhil! uiul Mary Leggett had 1, James who mar. Pha'bc , their children are ?tLary, Pluebe, Anne and Esther ; 2, Gabriel who mar.. Susan Hunt and left John of N. Y., JaUiCS, Daniel, Benjamin of New Casile, Elizabeth M'ho mar. Clark Guion, Sally wife of Stephen Hunt, Pha>be wife of Robert Sarles, Mary wife of L=^;iiTc Carpenter, Hetty wife of Nehemiah Purdy, and Susan the wife of El…

Elizabeth Smith and left l.Sauuiel; 2, Stephen; 3, Benjamin; 4, William; 5, Levi; r, Horace; 7, Daniel; S, Ira; 9, Isaac ; 10, Thomas; 11. Esther. J.-imesof Somers m.ar. Ann Ero'.vn and !iad 1, Stephen; 2. llaohaliah of Somers d. ]S4.'); 3. Mary; 4, Ann ; "i, Jar.i, : ''■. .■■•', ma n : 7, Eiiz;ibcui; S.Theodore. Gilbert mar. Sarah Field and left-- 1, William ; 2, Joseph ; 3, Levi; 4, Solomon; …

Samuel mar. 24th of April, 1773, Catharine van Home and left -- 1, Wiliam b. at Halifax, N. S. Feb. 14, 1779; 2, Elizabeth b. at N. Y. Dec. 1, 17S0; 3, Catharine nat. 13 Oct. 178S ; 4, Stephen b. at Cornwalis, N. S , Oct. 26, 1785, mar. Elizabeth Anne dc Lancey and left Eliza Auue mar. Jacob Lorillard, Stephen, and William, M. D. of West Farms; 5, Robert b. at Wilmot, N. S., March 1, 17SS ; 6…

Mary Husky, and left Peter, the present occupant of the Homestead, near Long Pond. BEl:i:IA^- of Yoxkeks.-- The family of Bernaii was ^ among the French Huguenots who fled from France to Holland on the Revocation of the edict of Nantes, Xi'chohu Bcrrian, the first of the family who emigruted to this country, had five sons : 1, Nicholas; 2, Cornelius; 3, Richard ; 4, Samuel; 5, Peter; Cornelius…

Oa the Revocation of the edict of Nantes, Pierre Bertine. fled from France to England, and S'njn after came thence to America. Two brothers bv the name of Peter and James v\-erc living at New Rochelle in 1742. Peter left three sons, James, Peter, and Isaac, and a dan.^bter Elizabeth, James mar. Deborah Cozine, and had James, Thomas, Hannah, -w-ho mar. William H. Pinciiney of Eastchester ; Sarah…

D. 1GS6 : and ma}-or of that city in 1R95, mar. ^klar^'arct da. of Rutger Jacobsen, A. D. 1C67. He d. a;t. 91. They had eight children ; 1. John, Mayor of Albany in 1701, d. Sept. 173S, tet 70, mar. Anna Coster, Oct. 1693 : 2, Rutger, Recorder and Mayor of Albany, 1725, 6-, 7, 8, d. Aug. 175G, set. 82, Diar. Catalina Schuyler, da. of David S. ; 3, Nicolas ; 4, Henry ; o, Catharine, mar. Abrah…

Nettje Siaats, Henry of Albany, mar. Elizabeth Metcalfe, Margaret, mar. Hermanns Ten Eyck, and Catharine, mar. James van Ingen. John, second sou of Nicolas, d. 182.', ait 87, mar. Margaret van Dusen, and left, 1, Henry S., of Albany; 2, Nicolas, of xVlbany ; 3, Jacob; 4, Eliza, mar. Jacol> Brodhead; 5, Harriet, mar. John Romeyn ; 6, Margaret, mar. John van Schaick. Jacob, fourth son of John an…

Dudley. James of New Rochelle, second sou of first Riitger, mar. Abigail R. Lispcnardof ±sew Ruchelle, and left, l.^t, Anthony L.. mar. ^lary Xocl; 2, Rutger; Jj, David; 4, Andrew; 5, James; 6, John, mar. Anne Eliza Schuyler; 7, Leonard, mar. 1st, da. of James Ahcel ; 2d, Grace Moore Berrian ; 8, Elizabeth Grace, mar. "William Le Hart. Arms, az. two embattled chevrons or, empaling, arg. a ros…

Phwbe Howell, left one son, James, who died young; 5th, James, died Oct. 24, 1810, ajt. 27 j'ears, mar. Anne Brotherson, and left James. JL D., of Peekskill, and Sarah Ann, who mar.- Coflin S. Brown, of Peukskill; 6, Phcebe d. July 7, ISIG, ;vt. 38, mar. Daniel W. Birdsall ; 7, Samuel d. March 1, 1815. a't. 3.5. mar. Elizabeth, da. of John Titus of Fkishing. L. I., and left two da., Mary and …

The Testa Villarum of the time of Henry the third, and Edward the first, ciint;un the name of Robert de Bolrun, as holding si.x acres of laud at Bolrun, in Yorkshire. John de Bolton, bow bearer of Bolton forest, in 1312, was the lineal representative according to Dugdalo, of the Saxon earls of Mcrcia. From Whitaker's History of Craven it appears that Edwin, Earl of Merciiv, was seized of the …

i-',; i!i a ilirro' llli- il-.-;^fluii'il fn>:il t!i.; l;.ir.j'.i< 14')i:!>:i of IJultoa." 712 APPENDIX A. earls of Mercia. Iii tiie year 1330, John do Boltou was rector of the ch\irch at Bolton, iu Yorkshire; and Jobji do Enlton, patron of the same. Henry Bolt!ni i.-; the next ancestor of whom we liavc any account. Ho appears to have been llvini; at Bolton iu Lancashire, about 1332. He left …

He had Isocrates' six marl^s or properties of a good scholar. 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 imp&raiorio. He was chosen one of tiie disputants before King James…

King, Bishop of London, being accidentally present, thanked the judge for liisgood choice; but told him withal, that lie had deprived the university of a singular ornament. Besides liis constant preaching, lie liath left behind liim, many useful books, the witnesses of his piet}' and learning; and died, in the 59th year of his age, December 17, ir)31. The following epitaph is engraven on his …

He was for many years warden of Christ church, Philadelphia. He d. June 25th, 1742 ; she d. .May 7th, 1747. Their children were ; 1, Robert, b. January 1st, 1722; 2, Anne; 3, Mary, mar. 1741, Hon. James Habersham of Savannah, Georgia ; 4, Rebecca d. Dec. 22, 1729 ; 5, Joseph, d. May 1, 1725 ; 6, John, b. 1725, d. ]May 20, 1726 ; 7, John, b. 1726; Joseph and Hannah, b. 20 June, 1727. Joseph, d…

Richard Richardson of New Orleans. 6th, Rebecca. Robert, the eldest, mar. Anue Jay, da. of the Rev. WiKiam Jay of Bath, England ; and had, 1st, Robert Bolton, b. at Batli, April 17, 1S14, niar. 1, Josephine, da. of Brewster WoodhuU; 2, Elizabeth R. Breutou, da. of James B.; 2nd, .lime ; 3d, William Jay; 4th, John; rth. Cornelius Winter: 6th. MaryStatira; 7th, Arabella; 8lh, James; 9th, Rhoda: …

Brown of Rye.-- This family was a younger branch of t!ic Browns of Beecii- ■worth, in the County of Kent, Engiand, founded by Sir Anthony Brown," who was created a Kniglit of the Balli, at tlie coronation of Richard 11. He left issue two sons, Sir Pueliard his heir, and Sir. Stephen, Lord Mayor of Landon in 14:?9. Sir Rubert JJruwn. living U»ip. Henry V. was father of Sir Thomas Browne, treas.…

Thomas Sutton ; 4th, Hon. 2sathaniel ; 5th, Ilonr'Xrh..;- imaTi ; Gth, Hannah: 7th, Sarali ; 8th, Bebecca ; 9tii, Elizabeth. (HI.), Thoniiis d. 1702; (lY.). Hachaliah, d. 17S4. mar. Ann Kniffen ; he left, 1st, Hachaliah . f Somers, b. August 20, 1727, d. :May 22. 1S13, mar. Abby Halsted. She w;i3 b. 1704, d. AuiQSt, 1807. The children of Hachaliah and Abby Ilal.sted. were JS'athan, b Aug. ^4,…

Margaret d. Feb. 1, 1820, at. 50 ; and Lavinia. 5th, Thomas d. AjtII 6, 1815, ffit. 86, mar. Jane Seaman, she d. April S, 1813, set. 71. Their chiklr-n vrere, IMud, d. Feb. 5, 1847, set. 85. Thonias d. Sept. 20, 1830, set. 58 Natl.art, Hachaliah, Letitia, d. Sept. 20, 1830. ffit. 30, mar. Hon. Elijah Lee ; Anne, mar. David Stebbins. Jane, d. Sept. 24, J 830, at. 53. Abigail d. 1813, mar. Thomas…

Another crtit, a stag, ppr., altered and ducally gorged and lined or. Ekown of PkeksIvILL.-- Scver:d individuals of the name of Brown, were among the early settlers of :Mas5achu.sctts. William L'ro<rn was born in Co!inecticut. His son S.imuel was a frei'holder of >'<.>rtii Castle, in this County. v.'.\ I left, (I.), Nathaniel of Nine Partners, Dutchess Co., who h.ad a son Jamcs C. <-! SuratoM,…

Peace, and left Gideon, Susan and Elizabeth ; 4th, Alvan, whose descendants are living in N. Y. ; oth, Phoebe mar. 1st, "Walters; 2ud, James Tucker. Nathaniel, eldest son of Thomas, by I\[ary Hall, left : (I.), Stephen of Peckslvlll, b. Feb. 23, 1707, d. at Purchase, :May 2, 1831, while attending quarttrly ineeting iug at that place. Mar. Sept. 3, 1791, ^lary Brewer, da. of James. She was b. …

Sept. 13, 1775, d. 1S29, mar. Ist, Nancy Concklin ; 2d, ^Martha Birdsall. (YIL), Mary, b. Oct. 4, 177S, mar. Sopher "Jones. (VIII.), Susannah, b. June 8, 17S0, d. 1731. (IX.), Caleb, b May 22. 17S2, mar. Phcebe Weeks, and left Hannah, who mar. John Merrit of N. Y., Thomas, Josluia, D<irothy, Mary, and Nathaniel. (X.), Gilbert, b. Sept. 24, 1734, d. May 6th, 1S37, uiar. Hannah Osborne, and had…

D., John, who loft a son John, and Mary who mar. Gilbert Theal. 2, Joseph, ■who married Ann , leaving Joseph, Nicholas, Undcrliill, Aanc, anil Sarah, the wife of John Que of I)utc!ie.S3. The will of Joseph, sen., is dat 17G3. 3, Elisha, b. 1705. d. 1765, will dat. 1765, No. x.w. 252; mar. Ann Lyon,"who d. Dec. C, 1760. set. CO. Tiidr cliildrcu were, Jonathan, James, Merriam,"who mar. Jonah ^[n…

Bcsn OF Rye. -- Justus Bu^h was one of the eighteen proprietors of Poninc^oc Keck, 1737. He mar. Anne who d. Aug. 5, 1745. His three sons weru Bernardus, Henry, and Abraham. Abraham mar. lluth, da. Gilbert Lyon, ajui had 1. Abraham, who left 'William of King Street, Eye, the father of William S., ^Viidrcw L. Hobart, and Newberry; 2, Gilbert; 3, Anne, mar. Jonaliwn Fichers; 4, Sarah, mar. Thom…

Cole, removed to Long Island. Timothy, son of Nathaniel, b. ICOS, mar. Phebe Coles; he bought a tract of land in North Castle, east of Mile Square (now Armonk) and west to what was known as Smith's Tavern ; he built a log house on the ridge west of E. Stivers. They had issue. (I.) Samuel. (II.) Ephraim. (III.) George. (IV) Phcebe. (V.) William. (VI.) Archabas. (MI.) Silas. (VIII.) Benjamin, (…

Deboriah Cock in 17SS. and had issue. (I.) Ree-.', (II.) Ph(jjbe, (HI.) Timothy, (IV.) David R., (V.) Ferris, (VL) Hannah, (VII ) Sarah, (VIII.) William, (IX.).John II., (X.) Daniel, (XI.) Job. William, (VIII..) mar. Sally Ann Ward and liveil at Grceusburgh: and had is.sue, Ward, Rachil, Samuel, Mary, IMia'be, John II. and William. Ward. mar. Fraiicis Ward, and had C. Theodore, Emma L., Georg…

Sarah Smith, he left 1, James; 2, Joseph, mar. Hannah Clock; their children were Israel, Sydney, Delaware, Lewis, John of Bedford, Joseph of Salem, Isaac of Orange Co., Bethia, Takiah Canficld, Clara, mar. Caleb K. Ilobb}', Phcebe, mar. John Bussing, Hannah, mar. Abel B. Raymond, and Anne, who mar. James Howe of Bedford. 3. Nathan of Bedford, mar. Lydia Holmes, and had xVlbert, d. set. 23, Jer…

D. of North Salem. (II.) Nathaniel of North Salem, b. 1732, d. 1773. Ho had 1, Nathaniel of North Saleni, d. A. D. 1S37, ret". 77, mar. JIary Wood, and left 1st. Ebenezer; 2d, Amzi of North Salem, who had Isaac, Daniel II., Ebenezer L.. Jeremiah, 3Iargaret A., Animi K.. Charles IE, and .Mary R. ; 3, Nathaniel; 4th, Rachel; 5th, John of North Salem. 2, Jesse of North Salem, d. wt. 86, 3, Isaac; …

This iudividual was a great friend to his counlr\-, and during the Kevulution, suffcre<l tv.uch at tiie hands of the enemy. He graduated at Yale College, and d. at Patterson, in Putam Co., in 1783, crt. 41. (IX.) Rev. Tompkins, a Presb.vterian minister, d. at FishlcUl, Sept. 26, 1770, a:t. 27, (X.) MindwcH, d. Oct. 22, 1762, mar. Elizabeth . Cr.^. or RvK. Tv.-o bro'iicrs <if this n;inie, froni …

Feb. 1.5, 1824, and Laviuia, who mar. "SVillett Moseman ; 3, Edward, d. at 3Iarlborough ; 4, ilary, mar. John ilead, of Greenwich, Connecticut. Cock.-- Thos. Cock, M. D., N. Y., m. Elizabeth, Sth child of John Ferris of Groye Farm, and bad Eliza Ferris ra. Jas. B. Parsons, Ann Augusta died in France, m. Edward Willis. Emily L. m. Rich. IT. Bowne. Thos. F., 31. D., N- Y., m. 1st, Ann Augusta W…

Cooper of TnROCKiior.TON's Nece. -- The ancestors ot the Coopers emigrated from England to 3Iassachusetts, at a very early period. The name of Johs occurs as freeman of Cambridge, in 1036. This individual is one of the grantees named in the Indian deed of Southhampton, L. I., A. D. 1640. ^Ir. Cooper of Suffolk Co., L. I., a descendant of the above, had two sons and a da., the latter mar. and …

Colden, a lieutenant in the Provincial army, and ald-de-camp to General Izard", 2. Edward, d. young 3. Alice Ann, (II.) John, d. yoimg, (Til.) Henry, (IV.) ChvJfa Dilcay T'ooper, 31. D., fourth son of Ananias, resided at Albany, here he nmr. 3Iaig;'.r(;t Vernor. He left three sons a:!d tv.o da., 1. 3Iajnr (;..•:'(-::! .John T. Cooper, of Albany, m.ar. 3Ii-^^ JlL-niy, da. of J..liu V. Henry; 2,…

Henry Whitehousc, Principal of St. Thomas's Hall, Holly Springs, ^Mississippi ; 13. Alice Ann Swavtwout. (VTI.) ilory, d., unmar., (VHI.') Frmia's, ditto, (IX.) Eliza Ann Sicartirout, ditto, (X.) Jo^iplt C, mar. Dorathea Staples, and left Thomas Colden, and Charles Staples, (XI.) Gabriel oi Albany, d., unmar., (XII.) Fayette, M. D., of New York, (XIII.) Margaret, mar. Charles 3IcEvers, and ha…

Catharine Rodman, and had, a, Richai'd of Long Island, b. 1792, d. 1S31, s. p.; b, Alexander, b. 1600, mar. Catharine Magnus, and has Charles 31., h. 1S27, John F. D., b. 1S29, Alexander, b. 1S36, Charlotte L., b. 1S31, and Catharine R., b. 1S34: c, Thomas F., b. 1S04, mar. Siirah F. Jluon, and has Thomas F., b. 1830, Charles R., b. 1S32, WilUam T., b. 1S33, and Stephen M., b. lt;36: d, Plurbe…

Edwai-ds, and Susannah, who riiar. Chads ; 2, Charles, b. 1738. d. 1790 at Bay Side, mar. Elizabeth Cornell, and left Samjifl, who d. .s. p., ArcJdbald of Flushing, h. I., b. 1733, mar. Elizabeth Allen, WiUitun., d. s. p., Phabe, b. 1773, mar. Lewis S. Hewlett of Cow Xeck, L. I., Sarnh, Ilannah mar. Williaui Coit, Aru'idui mar. Gordon Consing of Troy, Jannette mar. 1st, WiiliiMU D. Ciieever, …

Stephen Leonard; 4; Margaret, b. 1759, d" 1S15, mar. Oliver Hoe ; 5, Mary mar. Austin Field : 6, Anne mar. Wiliiaiii Roe. (V.), Charles, youngest son of first William. Thomas, second si m of first Richard, left Thomas, member of Assembly from 1739 to 1764: Jacob, third son of first Richard ; John of Cow Neck. L. I., living in 1677, mar. Maiy Russell, and had, (I.), Richard, T>-ho removed in 17…

Elijah, Thomas, Edward and Richard ; b, Tliomas. b. 1792, mar. Amy Merritt, and liad Haviland, Williaui, James, John, ^lary, Rnth and Ann; c. Haviland Cornell, b. ISOI, mar. Ann Dillingham, da. of Henry Dillingham of Mass., and Jenisha Strang of Yorktown, had, 1, Stephen D. ; 2, William H. ; 3, Wallace ; 4, Haviland ; 5 and G, George W; and Lafayettetwins : 7, Mary Ann; S, Charles : d, Ebeneze…

Mary Cock, and had DrCt id, wiio mar. Fraaci-s P. Halstead, am ' " Cordelia, JLiry Elizabeth an;l Ann Augusta; limhroisc, mar. Sarah Hal ; '. and had Jonatl'.an H., Willett and Albert, Chaivti/. d. lSo'4, mar. James ' i aus. iSarah, d. 1833, mar. Stephen Bradey, Rehccra and Lijdia, mar. D. " '"Lose; • r/. Su~s:inuali, b. ;7-37, m.ir. Newberry Fowler; e, Deborah, b. 176^"', : :>!3athan Fowler. &…

Mrn-rjaret, eldest da. of John and Alice, b. 1765, d. 1821, miir., 1, Isaac Ilorton; 2, William Anderson. P/ta-be, second do., b. 1769. ilary. Third do., mar., 1, David Maun; 2, Rev. Samuel Haskell. Pfuebe, fom-tb do., d. 1774. Sarah, fifth do., mar. J. Varian. Elkabctk, sixth do., mar. James Yarian. Fourth, Ferris, b. 1748, d. ISIG, mar., 1, Anne Cornell; 2, Hannah Quinb}-; 3, Sarah Cox, and…

Abigail Stevenson, and had First, Steplicn of Mamoroneck, b, 1749. d, 1802, mar. ^Margaret Ilaviland, and left, a, William H., b. 1770, mar. Dorcas Carpenter, aud had Stephen, William, Deborah and 3Iary, •who mar. Jacob Miller; b. Richard, b. 1781, d. 1798; c, Stephen, b. 1785, d, 1815, mar. Anna Titus, and bad Richard, b. 1811, d. lSii7, Titus, mar. Phcebe Ann Mott, aud had Willknn and Stephe…

Bmj.unin F. , b. 1873, d. 1874 ; g, Jane, b. 1787, d. 1830, m:\r. David ArncUl: /;, Ph(ebe. mar. Stephen Underbill ; /', Dorcas, mar. Joseph Arnold; j, 3Iai-y- F. Fourth, Hannah, b. 1744, mar. John Burling. Fifth, Jane, b. 1740, mar. Joseph GriiTm. Sixth, Delwrah, b. 1757, mar. Y/illett Bovv-ue. Se-:en'h, Anne. 17.';5. ni:'.r. Benjamin Haviland. Eighth, Phoebe, b. 1750. m.ar. John Gi'jbs. ^ird',,…

Ha<jd'Kk, Rthcrna, Fhahe, Charlotte and Sarali, who mar. Eraocls Hazard. S-:Cond, Joshua of Yorktown, b. 17G5, d. 1S25, mar. Rebecca Haight, and had Jeae, who mar. Ana Wortman, Williani, mar. Phoebe Carpenter, and had John J.. James B., Sarah Anne and Lydia P., Jamss d. s. p., John H. mar. Rachtl Webster. Samuel P. mar. Julia Schoo'.ey, Lydia, mar. Hugh D. Webster, FJicebe, d. s. p.. and J/arj…

Burnet Cornell, her cousin. 3, Joim, second sou of Joshua and Sarah Thorne, d. s. p. 4, Samuel of Cow ZS^eck, Flushing, b. 1702, mar., 1824. Hannah Carman, and had three sons and one da , viz. Boruch, who max., 1, Charity Cornell; 2, Mary Clark; John, d. s. p., Joshua, and Martha, b. 172-6, d'. 175S, mar. Henry Sands. Baruch and Charity left, Firi<t, Joslma, d. S. p. SeC'jnd, Comfort, mar. Eli…

Mary Wiggins. Ninth, Hannah, mar. Jeffrey Cornell. 2\iith, Mar\', mar. Juhn Hicks. 4th, Sarah, eldest da. of Joshua and Sarah, mar. Henrj- Franklin of Harrison, oth, Elizabeth, second da., max. Joshua Franklin. (TIL), John, third son of first John, b. IGSl, mar. Mary. Starr of • Danbury. Co:m. (lY.), Caleb, fourth sou. b. 163:!, I'.iar. Elizabeth Ilagner of FluHi-.nir. and La^l, 1, Richardson…

Sarah Allen, Margaret mar. Whitehead Mitchell, Martha mar. Richardson Cornell, and Phcebe mar. John Willis; 4, Richard, fourth son of Cahh and Elizabeth, b. 1710, d. 1772, mar. Catherine Deans. Their children were, First, Caleb, of the R. N., mar. Magdalene Butler. Second, Elizabeth mar. Stephen Marsh of Philadelphia. Third, Mary mar. William Miller. Fourth, Margaret mar., 1. George Graham; 2,…

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. 180S, mar. John Willis. (V.). Mary, eldest da. of Caleb and Mary Russell, b. 1679. mar. James Sands of Matinecock, L. I. (A'l-X Rebecca, soconti da., b. 1G85, mar. Starr of Danbury, Coiuiecticut. Of this family was John Cornell of Rook…

Maria Stiiker; 3, Tiiomas mar. C. Skidmore; 4, Elizabeth ; 5, Abigail mtir.- Keeling. (III.), William mar. Mary Mott, and had,- 1. Abigail, who mar. C- Mott ; 2, 5Iartha mar. Towusend ; 3, Margaret mar. Leffcrts LelYerts ; 4, Elir.abeth mar. Daniel Leffcrts; 5, Samuel mar. Jane Hewlett; 6, Charles. (IV.), Jt'hn li.'id sons, 1, Wliitehead d. in New Orleans; 2, Benjamin mar. ^fary Willi-;: 3, W…

Rundeil, and Charlotte. Richard B. had Isaac. James (IV.) had Rev. Lewis J. (l.\ mar. Sarah A-, da. of J. Le Count; Clarissa mar. Lewis F. Bre.-chard, of Paris, France; ilargarot mar. Claudius Redon. Isaiah (IV.) mar. Deborah Palmer: Elizabeth; Andrew (V.), mar. Esther Walker; James (IV.); John (III.); Elijah (II.) mar. Phcehe Archer ; and George (VIL), mar. 2nd, Rebecca Jlorrell, Frances Bail…

"That monarch,"' sailh ^oble, '-strongly recommended to the Welsh, (whom he incorporated with the English,) to adopt the n.ode of most civilized nations, in taking family names, UHtcad of their manner of adding tiieir father's, and perhaps grandfather's name, to their own Christian one, nap^ or ap, between the Christian and surname, as Morgan ap Williams, or Rir hanl np r»Iorgan ap Williams, …

Jolui Cromwell, third son of Sir Oliver, and a Inother of the PnoTr.cTnR. Jolm, a colonel in the royal army, mar. Abigail . lie h:A a d 1. Jxm and a son John, who emigrated from Holland to the New Xetherlan;:-. ,J.)hn. son of Col. John, resided at Long Neck, Westell >'t.r. lie mar. ]\Iary , and left two sous, John, from whom II B'.*rk's IIL-t. of ih'j Lxicka G:!2:rT of Euslan^l, vol. i. -ii-.…

Sarah Titn^, and left Joshua of Monroe Co., Thomas of New York, James, John of St. Louis, and William of New York. 4, David, mar. Rebecca Bowman, and had William D. ; Henry, James, Frederick, Anna, Sarah, Charlotte, [Maria, Rebecca, and Emily. 5, Aaron. C, William, mar. Caroline Uadcrhill, da. of Joshua, and had James W. and Cai'oliuc. 7, William and ilary, tv»-ius. d. £et. nine months. S, Jo…

Halstead. (IV.) E.stlicr, b. 1st Jan'y, ITCO, mar. ■ Griffin. (V.) Hannah, b. 20th ^lay, 1762, mar. Field. (VL) John, b. ISth August, 1767. (VII.) Josejih, b. 3d March, 1770, d. A. D. 1SJ3, mar. Mary Clapji of Greenwich; he left "William of Harrison, who mar. Sarah Grithn. (VIII.) William of Canada, b. 29th of April, 1773, d. left William. Arms. Sa. a lion rampant arg. Crc^t. A demi lion rampa…

Camden calls them '• the famous family of Daveuport." Tlie tltst of tlie name on record was Orrnus do Davenport who Uved at the time of the conquest. William Davenport emigrated from England about 1670, and settled at Westchester, he mar, Mary , and left 1, WilUam of Perth Aniboy, in 1723 proprietor of lauds in West Farms, mar. Bridixet . 2, Francis, b. 1st Ma-ah, l-V-T), d. Slh May. 17l';'. ma…

They had, 1, Joseph; 2, James; 3. Hewlett ; 4, Lawrence of Davenport's Neck ; 5, Newberry of Davenfiort's Neck: 6. Deborah; 7. Jlary, mar. Samuel Davis: S, Elizabeth, mar. Mr. William Bush of Rye. (IH.), Samuel, b. Oct. 5, 1752. (IV.), Martha, b. 2d June, 1748. Delavax of Nop.xri S.vt.em. -- Timothy Dclavan left nine sons, viz. : (1.), Timoth}', whohadTimotiiy. (II), Nathaniel, who has several …

lands at Fairfield, Juhii of Eastchester, Sarah and Mary, who mar. Joseph Joaimes. Joseph, the eldest, mar. Mary Shute, and had issue, (I). .Jobn, who settled at Pcekskill Hollow. jHjj Samuel, of Fox Meadow, Scarsdale, d. X. D. 1774, aet. 75. He had, 1, Gilbert, d. 1803, a>t. 90; 2, Samuel, M. D., late of Troy, N, Y., d. 1793, tet. 63: 3, Uriah; 4, Sarah, mar. Job Sherwood; Samuel. 2J.left Jos…

John, ff>urth son of Benjamin, jr., b. 1772, mar. jliigdalene Guion, b. 1774, and Lad Joseph, b. 179G, Susan. Eiias Guion, I). 7ui Doc., 1799, Benjamin, b. 1801-, John Er.skino, b. 18th Sept. 1S02; Jacob, b. "leU!. Caroline, '<. 24:]i July, 1807. mar. .John R. Towns nd: Aug ■line E , mar. SanuK-l J. Skidmorc: anil Marih.aMagd.:i;.::;.;., b. IStu Oct. 1778, d. J.-"' •-''. fif!h son of Benjamin, …

L}-dia Miller; andleft Josepli, b. 2d Dec. 170f3, d. 16th of July, 1701. 3. Closes of Dutchess Co., d. during early part of Revolutionary war; left issue three sons, viz.. Jonathan, lUchard and Stephen. Jonathan had one son, Joseiti Rodman Drake, tue Poet, b. 1T95, d. Sept. 1820, mar. Sarah Eckford. Janet, only child of the Poet, mar. Col. George Dekay if L. I. Jonathan had also tlo'ce das. 4. …

Hannah; 2d, Catharine, mar, Matthias Yaleutine. 3, Btnjamin, mar. Martha Lent, da. of Jacob, and left WilUiam, Jolm, Sampson, and Jane. 4, Jacob, mai-. Margaret Post, da. of Martin, and had ]Martln, Sampson, Benson, Staats Morris, Catharine, mar. Pell C. Vought, ilarlha Maria, mar. Isaac ]\Iandeville, and Elmira, mar. Louis Levines. 5, John, mar. Letta Goetchius. and left issue Sampson and Rac…

Jau'y, 180S, a Westchester guide, mar. £arah Oakley, and had two das. Sarah and ^laria. 4, William, b. flth Dec. 1792. also a \Vestchestcr guide; he left William and Evert, both residing at the We.-t. 5, J"hn, b. 2Stii July, 1704, d. 15th April, 1774 G. Mary, b. June 2, 1752. d. 2:M Feb. lJ<2i), mar. Jacob Yermilyea. 7, Jane, b. 2.;th June. 175'.', d. iUh Man h, 1772. 6. J<mima. b. 25th Feb. 17…

His children were (I), liichai-d, b. 1562, who left a d;v. Jfary; (H), Chri.stopher ; (HI), John: (IV;, Matthew of Ardsley, b. 1615; (Y), Thomas; (YI), James; (YH), Martin; \^^), William, who mar. the v/idow of George Burdett, da. of John T<:)t\vo!l, and had Judith, the wife of John JIundy. Jlatthew, fourth son of John, liad two sonSj James and Robert. James had Robert, James, Anne, and Judit…

The two das. of Robert, son of Benjamin, were Jeiusha and Sarah ; (H), Benjamin, b. 1C92; (IH), John, b. 1G04; (IV), Samuel, b. 1696, left three sons, William, Stephen and John. William had Yv^illiam and Samuel ; (Y), Anthony of Harrison, Westchester Co., b. 1698, mar. Hannah Burling, and had 1, John of Yorktovvn, who mar. Lydia Hazard of Rhode Island ; 2, Thomas ; 3, Moses ; 4, Samuel, mar.…

De Forest, and had a son Hickson, who mar. Mary Bradhurst, and a da Eleanor, who mar. Jolm Jay ; 9, Seaman, youngest son <>f John, mar. Eliza Debourg, and had De Forest, Eliza, mar. J. T. Blanchard, Odell, aod Clemence; 10, Abigail, mar. Leonard Van Iloosen ; 11, PluTbe, mar, Henry Fowler: 12, Jerusha ; 13, Josiah; 14, Sarah, mar. Caleb Horton; 15, Abigail, d. youi.g. (Vl), Joseph, b. 1702, l…

4, Charles. 4, Richard M., son of Charles, mar. Deborah Merritt, and had 1, Chaik'S M. ; 2, Louisa M. ; 3. Aaron. 1, Churles II., son of Richard M., mar. Annie Cromwell, and had 1, Henrietta; 2, Richard; 3, Caroline; 4, Frederick; D, William; 6, Charles; 7, Charlotte. 2, Louisa M., da. of Richard M., mar. Edward Stabler, and had 1, JIar>" : 2. Edward ; 3, Louisa. 3, Aaron, son of Richard' 31., …

Emily Alberta; 2, Frederick L. ; 3, Clara A. 2, Frederick L., sou of Robert F., mar. Marianua Valentine. 2, Jacob, son of 3Ia.ry, mar. Ann Eliza Trowbridge, and had 1, John A; 2, Helen A. 3. Jolm A., son of Jacob, mar. Julia 3I;u-ienes. 4, Albert, son of JIary, mar. Louisa Strong. 5, Marj- Elizabeth, da. of Mary, mar. Samuel H. Tripp, and had tj, Louisa 31. ; 2, Caroline H. ; 3. Henry L. ; 4, M…

Daniel Willets. 2, Elizabeth, da. of Heun', mar. James Havaland. 4, Charles, son of Abigail, mar. Sarah Valentme, and had 1, Anna ; 2, Iltiny ; 3, Edith. 5. Esther, da. of Abigail, mar. Joseph V\'il- Icts, and had 1, Ida; 2, Fanny. 3, Uriah, son of Robert, mar. Mary Jane Quimby. 5, Jacob W., son of Robert, mar. Amanda McDonakI, and had 1, Sarah Jane; 2, Charles. (I.), Sarah Jane, da. of Jacob…

Hunt, and had, 1, Philip ; 2, CaUhvakler Golden. (III.), Alfonse Subal, son of Sarah Elizabeth, mar. Ella Loines, and had, 1, Augustus. (II.), Aaron B., son of Elizabeth, mar. Adelia A. Cornell, an] had, 1, Mary- Elizabeth ; 2, John J.; 3, Uriah F.; 4, Silas S.; o, Deborah A.; C, George Yv'.; 7, Aaron M. (I.), Mary Elizabeth, da. of Aaron B., mar. Richard Loines, and had, 1, Ella. (I.), Ella,…

Prissilla II.; 2, Pliccbc S. ; 3, Emily; 4, Sarah Ann; 5. EUzabcthJane; G, Henry M.; 7, Aaron B.; 8, Josephine. (I.), PrissillaH., d;i. of Joseph, mar. George Y/. Carpenter, and had, 1, Hannah; 2, Albert; 3, Sarah Ann. (IV.), Sarah Ann. da. of Joseph, mar. David S. Eaviland. (V.), Elizabeth Jane, da. of Joseph, mar Theodore Carpenter. (VIII. \ Josephine, da. of Joseph, mar. George Luke. (V.),…

Galve, and had, 1, Mabel; 2, EthcL (III.), George W., son of Esther, mar. Hannah Bowen, and had. 1, Emily; 2, Esther. (IV ), Aaron J., son of Esther, mar. Margaret L.^Munson, and had, 1, Elizabeth Jane: 2, George W.; 3, Esther F.: 4, Mary Jane; ,'), ^viinnio Isabel; 6, Lucinda M. (I.), Elizabeth J., da. of Aaron J., mar. Isaac II. B:irton, and had, 1, George II. (V.), Mary Jane. da. of Esther,…

Sarah; 8, James; 9, E lias II. (I.), Tliomas C, APPENDIX A. 731 son of Jain..-s, n:;r. Esther G. Ilr.vilant], and liad, 1, John; 2, PliG?bc C. ; 3, Ilannah ; 4, Sarah. (],), Jobii, sou of TliOTiias C, mar. Zl-M-y Gabriclla Sutton, aud hud, 1, Thomas A.; 2, "William H. ; 3, Uriah. (IL), Phalie C, da. of Thomas C , mar. David R. Uiiderhill, aud had, 1, Emma : 2, Carrie. (II.), Jane, da. of Jam…

Elizabeth ITarbou;:rh, and had, 1, Frederick Augustus. (IX.), Elias H., son of Jame.=, mar. Sarah Hunt, and Lad, 1. PhojbeC. ; 2, Lewis Eugene ; 3, Jane Edmond. (VIII.), Sarah mar. John Griinn, and had, 1, Phcebe ; 2. 3Iaiy ; 3, George ; 4, Eliza. (U.), Mary, da. of Sarah, mar. Isah Quiuby. aud had, 1, John J. ; 2, Eliza F. (I.), John J., son of 5Iar\-, mar. Hannah G. ilaviland, and had, 1, Ho…

John Haviland, and had, 1, ilary; 2, Jane; 3, Richard F. ; 4, James F. ; 5, Phrcbc; 6, Marah; 7. Elizabeth; S. John. (1.), M:iry. da. of Ann, mar. George Provost, a;:d had, 1, Emma ; 2, Marianna: 3, John: 4, George; 5, Louisa (il), [Marianna, da. of 3Iary, mar. Jacob Welles. (VI.), jSIariah, da. of Aim, mar. David R. Field. (VII.), Elizabeth, da. of Ann. mar. William Horton. (V!II.), Jolm. son…

Y.. b. Dec. 10. 1772 ; 2, Jonathan of 3Iiltown, N. Y., b. Feb. 14, 1774; 3. Roger of X. J., b. Aug. 20, 1775; 4, Josiah of N. Y , b. .May 1..17S0; .'i. William ot N. Y , h. May 1, 17.'^0; C, Anne, b. Dec. 9, 1779, m::r. :\r.ir;li.v,- Fn-.-.l ; 7. Elizabcih. b. J'llv, 17S1, mar. William Tiaidwir ; S, Catiiarine, b. Ja;iuary t;, 17S2, mar. Juhn FisluT of White Plaiuis. APPE^^DIX A. Faerington o…

The manor and hunilred of Leyland ■v\-as lield by them of King Edward if^ Confessor: and the men of the manor (which was of a superior order), as wi'.l ».. those of Salford, enjoyed the privilege of attending to their ov.ii harvest in>:i-...: of the King's. According to Thompson's History of Long Island, one Edmund Farrington with a number of others, embarked from Lynn, jiassachusetts, in a v…

Farrhijton returned to Lynn, ^Mass., and iu 1665 built a mill there, and di:.g a pond and opened a brooic for a half mile called Farrington's Brook. Farringto-. died in 16S0, aged S3 years. Two of his sons, viz. Thomas and Edmund, afterwards removed to Flushing. Thomas Farrington in 1645 was one of tLv patentees of Flushing, and his brother Edward was a magistrate there in KZ~. The latter had …

Tli ■:•.. -^ Farrina;ton mar., first wife, a 'Sliss Xorris: and his si.stcr Jane Farring'.on n". >■■ John Xorris, the broth-.T of his first wife. Tlicir children-- 1, Kobcrt i:.;;"- Charity. sister of Xeheir.iah Hunt; 2. Sarah mar. Anthony Valentine; 3. Th'Vr-i.' mar. Miss Tavlor: 4, Benjamin mar. Susaimah Tompkins; second wife. M:'.rcaret Mastin. Their cliildrcn-- 1, Jonas mar. to Euphemiah L…

The manor and hundred of Leyland was held by them of King Edward the Confessor; and the men of the manor (v.-hich was of a superior order), as well as thos^ of Salford, enjoyed the privilege of attending to their own harvest insteutl of the King's. According to Thompson's History of Long Island, one Edmund Farrington with a number of others, embarked from Lynn, Massachusetts, in a vessel with…

Edmund Farrington returned to Lynn, Mass., a:id in 1665 built a mill there, and dug a pond and opened a brook for a half mile called Farrington's Brook. Farrington died in 16S0, aged SS years. Two of hiis sons, viz. Thomas and Edmund, aften,\ards removed to Flushing. Thomas Farrington in 1645 was one of the patentees of Flushing, and his brother Edvrard was a magistrate thevo in 1657. The lat…

Thomas Farringron mir., first wife, a Miss Norris; and his sister Jane Farrington mar. John Xorris, the brother of his first wife. Their children-- 1, Robert mar. Charity, sister of Xehemiah Hunt: 2. Sarah mar. Anthony Valentine; 3, Thoma.>< mar. Mi^s Taylor; 4, Benjamin mar. Susannah Tompkins; second wife, Margaret Masiin. Their cliildrcn -- 1, Jonas mar. t^^ Euphemiah Lawrence; 2, Mastiu died…

■■(?t'(irge Furrinjrton fhis son) vroB appointed Overseer of the Ronds on 1st Spnl 17S4. Appiiinied Fence Viewer arul Overseer of the Road on j'tli April, n. '": re-elected 4th April. 1797. Appointed Overseer of the Poor 3d April, 1798; .-..>■> lM April, 1799; also Overseer of Roads 1st April, ISOU. ••.binas FarringtOD, another son, ^va3 selected Overseer of Roads 3d April, !T.*-; Overseer of…

Xov. 2, 1801, mar., 1825, May 8, to o^Iary Ann Boscawen, and had is.sue; 2, M;iry b. Oct. 27, 1803, mar. a Mr. jiunn, and liad i.ssue. The Second, Jane Farrington, mar. Anthony Valentine, and ha 1 issue ; she d. in 1838. Tkc Third, Gc'jrge Farrington, mar. a ^liss ^barg-nn, and had issue. 2^he Fourth, Jonas Fiirrington, jr., mar. Sarah Wolff, and had -- 1, John, wdio mar. Margaret J'Turdan, a…

He d. ret. 100, leaving Moses, and a younger son who d. s. p. at. 104. M«:)ses, the eldest, had also two sons, viz. : Moses and Matthew. The latter Avas a military otlicer cf si:):r.e distinction. Previous to the Revolutioiiary Wiu- he removed fro;u Bedford to Eastcb.ester, wdiere he d. from the bite of a fo.^, ctt. 56. He left four .^.ns, (I.), Stephen. (H.). Aaron. (HI.), Rev. Ezra of Eedlor…

Elizabeth Taylor, and had, 1, Benjamin; 2, Abraha'u ; .S.Anthony; 4, Nathaniel ; 5, Sarah. (IL), Vincent, mar. 1st, Dorothy Valentine: 2nd, Mrs. Memtt. and left, 1, Ann; 2, Abraliani ; 3, Rebecca; 4, Benjamin; 5, Mary ; 6, Sarah. (III.), Frederick, whose da. Jane, mar. Jeremiah Dobb?; (IV.), Jnslah, d. s. p. ; (V.), Benjamin, d, s. p. ; (VI.), Hannah, m.ar. H. Fowler, Z»L D. ; (VIL), Ann, mar.…

Elizabeth, and loft, 1, John; 2, Andrew; 3, David ; 4, Joshua ; 5, Thomas. GArxi.ADKT OF New Rochelle.-- The ancestors of the Gaulladets were Protestants, inhabitants of La Rochelle, in France. On the Revocation of tlie Edict of Nantes Fierre Elisee Gaulladet, a physician at Rochelle, fled from France to England, from whence he removed to America and settled at i^ew Rochelle. His son Pierre, …

Purdy, and Maria, b. 9th ^larch, 1750; 2, AbralMm, b. i.-.t Jan., 1719, d. Jan. 1, 1799, had is.«:ue 1, Frederick, b. K5], d. 1331, mar. Jtmima Hackett, and left Frederick Augustus, ilaria, Alethea, Julia, and Cornelia ; 2, John ; 3, ^Major Isaac of Natchez, mar. Sarali Levris, and had Capt. Frederick, U. S. A., Hen. John of Vick:-;burgh, Hon. Lewis of Mississippi, Capt. Walter, U. S. A. ; 3, …

John "VY. Conover, of Neu" York, John, d. 19th, Feb. 1798, William ITenry, proprietor of the homestead on Kye Neck, Peter Knapp, d. July 10, 1S3S, mar. Jane IStockbridgc of New York, James Hart of Rye Neck, mar. Jane Harriot, Sarah Opiielia, mar. R-jyal C. Ormsby of New York, Chiirity Amelia, mar. Garret Vermilyea of Rye, Hetty Adeline, mar. Gilbert Haight of 3Iaaiaroueck, CharlottePiirdy, d. A…

John Drake, son of Benjaniin ; 2, Benjamin, b. Feb., 1730, mar. Sarah Pell, da. of Joshua, she v>-as b. July 30, 1744. They left Plioebc, bapt. 1734, and others ; 3, Esaie, b. Aug. 2G, 1736; 4, Amau of New Rochelie ; 5, Elizabeth ; 6, Susann,ah, mar. Johu Landrine. (IV-), Susannah, only da. of second Louis, mar. John Souiice. Aj-vis. D'arg, au c^ de vigne de sable charge de trois f^rappes, de…

Y. ; 7, Isaac, wh.ose two sous d. in the U. S. A. : S, Jacob of Western New York ; 9, ThOi-ans d. at Charlestov,-n ; 10. George \V^ashington. llAj:f0HD OF NouTit Salem. -- The Rev. Thomas Ilanford, was the fust Presbyterian minister of llie town of Norwalk. He d. A. D. 1693, and left several sons. Thomius, the eldest, had Thoma.^. The latter lift two sons, (1.), Thomas of Norwa!!^ whose da. Ma…

To this order a strong remonstrance was returned by Edwai-d Hart, signed by him as town cleric, with thirty of the priueiple ioliabitants of the town ; and which was presented to Got. Stuyvesajit by Tobias Feeke, the sheriff, who was immediately arrested. liart was imprisoned for writing this remonstrance; after three weeks confinement, he was compelled to make a humble submission, and was then…

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.). Stcplien, proprietor of the homestead, d. Sept. 1779. (IV.), Sarah. (V.), Rebecca. (YI.), Lois. (\TI.), Emma. (YIII.), Dorcas. Of this family was David Holmes of Bedford, iu 1710, v.iioso sons were (I.), Joseph, who left Joseph of Bedford, the father …

Vv'ith the assistance of Gen. Eaton they, abuut the year 1640. purchased the soil, and afterwards conducted the concerns of the settlement in the marmer of the New England towns.'' Joseph Horton, son of Barnabas Horton, mar. Jane Budd, a daughter of John Budd, settled in Rye, 1G69, and was chosen a selectman in 1G71 ; he was thought equal to any duty. He had several sons. Captain Joon, the el…

Sarah Cornell. (III.), Timothy of L. I. (IV.), Ilachel. (V.), Pruer. Daniel Ilorton of Rye, a lineal descendant of first Joseph, b. Feb. 23. 17T6, mar. Anne Strang, she was b. Sept. 30, 1764. Their chiMren were 1, James, b. Oct. 29, 1787; 2, Iknry, b. Feb. 19, 1789; 3, Ebenezer, b. Nov. 30, 1796, ob. May 13, ISU; 4, Nathaniel, b. Jan. 17, 1794; 5, Phcebe, b. May 23. 1791 ; 6, Margaret, b. Oct. -…

James, whether connected with Robert or not is uncertain, cainc from Fairfield to Eastchester, 1G65., The children of James were 1st, Jonathan, b. Nov. 12, 1B67. 2nd, James, b. Feb. lo, 16G9. 3d, /Mfi/;, b. March 16, 1G71. James, second son of James, mar. Tamer Pell, da. of John, and left 1st, James, d. cir. 1779-80. at. 80, mar. Tamar Ferris, and had 1, James, mar. Griifen ; 2, Caleb; 3, Sam…

July 15. 1768, mar. Leah Rodman, and left Ann Maria, d. 1831, mar. Moses Odell. (V.), Elizabeth, b. Oct. 23, 1769, mar. Augustus Lawrence, Esqr. (VI.), Daniel, mar. Susannah Rich, and left 1, Rebecca Anne, mar. Nicholas Underhill ; 2, Mary, mar. Charles Augustus Briggs. (VII.), Elijah of Ithaca, Thompkins Co., mar. Elizabeth Green, and had 1, Del)orab. Ann, mar. 1st. Wiiiiam Riccards. 2nd, John…

Thomas was high sheriff of Shropshire iu 165G. aud a colonel in the Parliament service: he died A. D. 16G9. Tliomas Hunt of Rye removed to "Westchester, where he purchased the Grove Farm, which was patented to him by Governor Xicolls, 4fh Dec. 16-7. Will dated 6th Oct., 1604,-- Rec. ^Yilis, No. v. 99 ^ mar. Elizabeth Jissup, da. of Edward. They had, 1, Thom-.is. a trustee of the freehold and…

Poline, and had Eliza and Frances: 2, Joseph, 5L D., mar. Buruet of Demerara, and left Joseph, Thomas, James of r^Iichigan, and Henry; 3, Jonathan ; 4, James, mar. Ward, da. of Hon. Stephen ; 5, .iJsop, mar. Elizabeth Lockwood, da. of Major. Ebenezer ; 6. Henry, mar. Rogers of D-.merara, and left two da.; 7, Josluia ; 8, Richard, mar. 1st, Elizabeth Tice ; 2ud, Eliza llar.ly: 9, :Margarot of Wes…

John Ferris, Ste-ph,n. futlier of Sylvester, Chark.-i, of Long Reach, Eastchcstcr, Ekia, Martha, mar. James Tippett, Christi/ia, Alathca Anne, mar. John Leggett, aud Ilckna, who mar. Jonathan Odell. Moses, second son of Josiah, d. cir. 1760 and left Benjamin, Timothy, Gilead, Reuben, Mary, mar. Tomans, Rebecca, Sarah, mar. William Oakley, and .Martha, mar. Tippett. Josiah. Vu'rd son of Josiah…

ilar}-; 3, Jonathan; 4, 3Iary, mar. - -- Underhiil ; f), Jeremiah; b, Israel, whose Sou Israel left Jusliua, the father of Gilbert and Israel. The latter resided at Eustchester and mar. Bonuett ; 7, James, to u'liom his father bequeathed tliirty acres upon Throckniorton's Neck. Of this family was Obadiah Hunt of Phillipsborough, who d. 1730, and bad Obadiah and xVnne. Obadiah, jr., d. cir. 17…

Feb. 25, 1773, Neke--irniah Hunt of Ea.-tcheater, mar. Lawrence, and had, 1, Euphemia; 2, Anne ; 3, Mar\- ; 4, Frederick ; 5, Phabe ; Theodosius ; 7, Aaron, d. 1828, mar. Elizabeth Fowler, d:i. of Thomas Fov.ler, and had Theodosiu.i, Eichaid and others; S, Basil, who had lachard, Keubeu, Nathan and Jacob; 9, Thomas; 10. Martha.^ David, fourth sou of Josiah Hunt, called Grove Josiah, mar. !Mary…

Mary Quinbey, da. of AVilliam. (II.), Edmund L (IIL), Hannah. (IV.). Elizabeth, mar. Charles Wright. (V.), Jomes mar. Sarah Frances Carpenter. (VI.), Sarah, mar. Elias Hicks Field. (VII.). Phrebc, mar. Peter Carpenter. Benjumiu AV. (I.) left by his wife ilary (Quinbey,) (I.), WilUam. (II.), Deborah. (III.), Charles Lindle> , who mLur. Kate M. Carpenter. (IV.), Benjamin W. Arms, per. pale, ar.…

A., State Physician and Historygrapher to Lis majesty, Kiag Cliarles the Second, in Scotland, and gent to hi3 brother Sir Gerard Irvine, Bart., of Castle Irvijie in the kingdom of Ireland, in the year lij60." From this manuscript it appears tliat the oldest branch of the family styled the '"Irvines of Bonshaw," v»-ere seltlud on the banks of the river Eshe, wuere they continued for many succes…

The manuscript referred to observes, that. "The idng gave him the lands of the forest of Drum, and he himself hadng canicd a private coat of arms whilst he was concealed under the name of the Earl of Carrick ; he likewise gave him that, -s^ith permisiion for him and Ms descendants forever, to bear it as their armorial bearing, with this motto, '■'sub sole, subumhra ri'rens, alluding to the fa…

The first of the family who settled in America was W'illiam Irving, the son of Magnu.s Ir\ing, who was born in 1731, and who on coming to this country in 17G3, altered the orthography of the family name, changing the filial letier from e to g, to accord with the English usage. He was married at Falmouth, England, in 1761, to Sarah, daughter of John Sanders, Esq., of Falmouth. England. This gent…

Anne, b. 1770, mar. General Richard Dodge of JoLuistowii, '3Ioatgomery Co. ; she died A.D. ISOS. III. Peler Irving, M.D , of TarrytowD, b. in ^T. Y., 1772, d. 1S37, interred at Grecuburgh. IV. Catharine Ilodgers, b. 1774, mar Daniel Paris. Esq., son of the late Colonel Isaac Paris. Y. Ebcuczer of Tarrytown, b. 177G, mar. Elizabeth Kip, (who died iu lti27,) a descendant of the old Dutch family …

S. X., now deceased; 3, John Treat, mar. u da. of Abraham Sohermerhorn, Esq. ; 4, Abby, mar. Henry Van "Wart, junior, Esq., of Birmingham, England; 5, George. (VII.), Sarah, b, 17S0, mar. Henry Van Wart, sen., Esq., of Tarrytown, Westchester County, for the last forty years a resilient of England. (VIII. j, Washington Irving of Tarrytown. Aj-ms, arg. three bunches of holh' leaves, three leaves …

Catharine, da. of William Hans Kiersted, grand da. of ^Vnnetje Jans Bogtirdus. Tht^ir children were 1, Maria, b. Sept. 13, IG^G; 2, Sarah, b. Nov. 10, lOSS ; 3, Hans, b. Oct. 5, 1G90 ; 4, Johannes, b. Jan. 31, 1G04; 5. Catliarine, b. Oct. IG, IGDS : 6, Henricus, b. Oct. 20, 1700; 7, Benjamin and Biadin.-i, twins, b. M:irch 21, 1703; Benjamin, 4th son of Johannes, reinuved into Westeiie-'er Cou…

Feb. 26, 1770, mar. Abel Underhill. Fiftli, Caleb, b. October. 23, 1771, mar. Griffeny, da. of Jacob W. Acker, and had four sons and one da. viz., Hiram, d. May 27, 1S3-J, mar. Miss Harkwell, Solomon of the firm of Kip & Brown, New York, mar. Esther Conwa^', and had GrifCenj', Oscar, Amanda, Warren, and Celia; Charles T , mar. Agnes Paxton, Rebecca Ann, mar. 1st, Conrad Gaynor ; ind, Francis…

Elizabeth Cipher, and had Abraham and Walter; 2nd. Abraham, who mar, Catharine, da. of Samuel Quinby, and left Reuben, Ann, Pha:be. Mary, Josiali, Jane, and Abraham. (YL), Jacobus, b. Feb. 28, 1745, d. young. "(Vtl.), Sarali, b. Sept. 20, 174G, mar. James Weeks. (VIII.), William, b. Dec. 174S, mar. Mary Merritt, and left Isaac, whomar. 2[ary, da. of Jo.senh Washburn; Sarah, mar. John Requap Pr…

Tamar Thorn, and had two sons. Stephen and- Benjamin; Sarah and LA'dia. (XI.), Tlioma.s, b. July 14, 1756. d. Sept. 1, 1833, mar. Abigail Hatfield and had three sons and th.ree da., viz., r^Iary, mar. Stephen Kingsland, of X. Y., I.saac, Benjamin WiUiam, Dorothy, and Jane. (XII.), Mary, b. Feb. 14, 17<31, ob. s. p. Keei,£:;3 of Xoniii S.vtem. -- S^nuel Kceler, emigrated from Devonshire, Eng…

Elijah, d. at. 78, mar. 1st, Conklin; 2d, Erown ; 3d, Brown ; 4th, Williamson ; 5, Enos, d. ret. 70; 6, Aune, mar. Capt. Saml. Haight; she d. at. 70: 7, Hannah, maj-. James Brewer, M. D., she d. fft. 70; 8, Phcebe, d, jet. 70, mar. Daniel Horton ; 9, Elizabeth, d. ret. GO, mar. Joseph Ingersoll ; 10, Sarah, d. a't. 20. (II.), Thomas of Woodbridge, Cortlandt's Manor, d. al. 80 ; left, 1, David,…

Their children were, 1, Thomas, d. at 40, s. p; % John of New Jersey, d. at. 84 ; 3, Sarah, d. at. G5, mar. John Horton ; 4, Henry, d. at. 90, s. p.; 5, Hannah, d. at. 87, s. p.; 6, ;^L'lrga^et, d. at. 77, mar. Jonas Williams; 7, Abigail, d. at. 60, mar. David Knapp ; 8, Phcebe, d. at. 78, mar. Francis Colgiove; 9, Dinah, still living at. So, mar. Thaddeus R')ckwell; 10, Robert of Yorktown, s…

Crest.-- X demi Moor ppr. vested gu. rimmed roimd 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-riug of the third. Le Comte, om Le CorsT, of New Rocuelle.-- The ance.storsof theLe Count's were Protestants, inhabitants of La Rochelle, in France. They were of honorable and noble descent, (.as the name impl…

Susannah SoUce, by -u-bom be bad 3 cliiktcn, viz., Putor, vl)o it scL^uis \v:is i. ■}: at sca ; 2nd, John, who nuir. Sarali Eadcau; and 3rd' Mary, who niai-. Nathaniel Lawrence. Joh.n and Sarah liad oR'spring, 1st, Capt. Josiah oi X. Rochelk-, who niai-. Phebe ^lorgan of Eastchcslcr ; 2ijd, Susan, died young ; 3rd, Elizabeth, who mar. Wni. Lc Count of N'. Eochellc ; 4th, Zipparali, •who mai-. …

John \V. ; 4, P)cnja miu, mar. 1st Tool, 2nd Wall; 5, Drake; 6, HaiTict, mar. Deveau: 7, Julian, mar. Foster. Lext of CocETLA^"D. -- lit/ck AhraTiamsen Lent, proprietor of Ryck's Patent left Hercules, who d. about 1765. Hercules bad, (I.), Jacob. (H. ), Hendrick, the father of Da^id. (HI.), Abraham. (IV.), John Lent, who left John, Hurcules, present proprietor of the homestead, and Lewis of C…

Tbc will of Antoine Lispenard of 2sew Rochelle is dated July 5th, 1G96. and is cvecuted at New York. It was proved before Benjamin Fletcher, General a;id Goveruor-in-CI;:ef of the Province of Xew York, etc., and is reconled in liber y, of wills, page iGl in the Surrogates ofiice, New York, July 29th, IGftG. Hcgive.-? his estate to his wife, Abigail, and to his children. Anthony, 3Iargarot, and…

Leorard Lispeiiard, the oldest sun of Anthony', rL-uioved from Xew llociieile to the City of A^e^v York before the djatU of his father, as he was the AsiJstaut Aldernuiu of the North "Ward from 17C0 to iTjo, and Aidcnnan of thesatiicl'iom 1~:S to 1762. lie mar. Eljie Rutgers, the daughter of Autliony Ilutgers, of the Kakk Iloak. The residence of 3Ir. Kutgers was the site of the^j/f-vfw? Hospit…

Ho was also a member of the Provincial Convention which met in New Y'ork on the 20th April, 1775 ; and on the 23d of May, 1775, was a deputy in the 1st Provincial Congress of New Y'ork. During this period he was or.c of t"he active sons of libert}-. After the death of his fathcr-iii-law, Jlr. Anthony PiUtgers, in 1746, he became the proprietor of that portion of the Rutger estate, afterwards k…

The three streets which were cut through the old Lisi^euard Jleadows in New Y()rk-- Lispenard, Leonard, and Anthony (nnn' Worth) -derive their names from the Lispe!u^rd famil}-. The name is now belteved to be extinct. LocKwoOD, OF PouXDEiDGE. -- Robcrt, camc from England, 1630, and by wife Susanna had, Jonathan, b. Sen. 10, 1631; Deborah, b. Oct. 12, 1636 ; Joseph, b. Aug. 6, 163S; Daniel, b…

Sarah Hoyt. 2, Hannah, I>. Marcli 24, 17')1, mar. David Dan. 3, John, 1). Sep. ly. 1703. mar. Sarah Scotlcld. 4, Nathaniel, b. April 1, 17<.6, d. ^'jung. 5, Elizabeth, b. .May 74^ APPENDIX A. 15, ITOS, mar. Job Hoyt. C, Ismol, b. June 4, ITIO, mar. Susanna Smith. 7, 3Iary, mar. Jaiuos Jump. S, Kcubcn, b. Doc. 15, 1715, mar. 1st, Sarah Cramp; 2nd, Elizabeth Stevens. Second wife's children; 9, …

David Dan. 8, Hezekiah, d. a-t. about 7 years. 9, Prudence, mar. Elijah "Wood. Joseph (3rd), known as Captain Lockwood, son of Joseph ;'2nd) ai;d S:..-::.u Iloyt, his wife, b. in Stamford, d. in Poundridge ilarch 15, 1792. Kt. 61 years. Mar. Hannah, da. of Solomon Close of North Salem, X. Y. She mar. a second husband, Captain James Richards of New Canaan. The children of Joseph and Hannah wer…

Nash. 2, Jesse Close, b. iu Poundridge Jan. 7, 1791, removed to McLeansborr>, Illinois, about 1820, where he d. June 15, 1847; mar. E!.*a U. Bartholomew. 3, Rebecca Ann, b. March 25, 1792, d. June 5, 1827 : mar. Jacf>b Potts of Yictoria, Canada. 4, Cornelius, b. Nov., 1703, d. Oct. 23. 1799. Solomon, son of Captain Joseph (3rd) and Ilannali Close, b. iu Poundridge Aug. 28, 1706. d. iu Poundri…

Thoir cbildrcn wore (eighth gL-iierution), 1, Joseph Burnum, b. in Jamaica, N. Y., Oct. 27, 1822; mar. Caroliue ^[onroe Putnam. 2, 3Iary June, b. in New Yorli Dec. 5, 1825, d. in Catskill, N. Y., July 24, 1873. 3, William Christmas, b. ia New York May 14, 18.30, d. in Pouudridge Aug. 6, 1S34. 4, Caroline, and her twin sister, Angeliuc, b. in New York Feb. 13, 1832, Joseph Barnum, son of Odle …

Jlarla, da. of Rev. Daniel and Anna Crocker. She d. Dec. 14, 1843. April 2D, 1847, mar. Jane, da. of Joshua and Reuhama, Raymond. She d. Jan. 25, 1S5S. Jan. 2, ISGO, mar. Rebecca, da. of Uriah and Sarah Raymond. She d. Sep. 9. 1373. First wife's children (eighth generation), 1, Emily Crocker, b. in Pouudrid,i;e Oct. 14, 1827, d. in Yv'averly, 111., Aug. 6, 1S52. 2, William Tompkins, b. in Pou…

Elicnezer, known tiirough the Revolutionary War as Major Lockwood, son of Joseph (2ud) and Saraii (Hoyt), was b. in Stamford, Ct., March 31, 1737. d. in Poundridge July 29, 1821. Mar., Feb. 16, 1761, Hannah Smith of Stamfr.rd, who d. May 3. 1787. vet. 45 years. Major Ebenczer m.ir. a secoud wife, Sarah Waring, widow of Doctor Wilson. She d. March 3. 1821 a?t. 67 years. AH his children wii-e b…

Dec. 29, 1773; mar. 1st, Solomon Cox d. about the year 1808 ; 2nd. Jesse Richards of New Canaan, who d. Di-c. 1840. 7, Ezra, b. June 27, 1777, d. 3I:iy 29. 1853: n;;u-. Sally Weed. 8, Horiti.., b. in Ridgefield, Ct., Sep. 6, 1779, d. in Poundridge Nov. 5, 1853: mar. Berthi.a, da. of Solomon L'>c!<wo.xl. 9, Lewis, b. Dec. IS, 1783, lircn.'^ed as a(torn(w-atJaw 180G, d. .March t», 181G. Ebe::e/…

He was jMembcr of Assctahly in 1S06, and Surrogate of Westchester County in ISll ; he took the oflicia! oaili a3 Judge of the Court of Common Pleas April i3, 1S33, and again Feb. 17, ls4t», having received tlie last appointment from Martin Van Buren, the thcnGovenh.r of the State of New York. Tlieir children were (seventh generation.), 1, All«;:rt, b. Jan. 23. 1799, d. Jan. 5, 1SG8. 2, Lewis,…

LeGrand Kceler of Wiltijn, Ct. Alsop Hunt, son of Horatio and Bethia, b. in Poundridge Sep. 17. 1814, d. in New York Dec. 8, 1874. Mar., Nov. 22, 1836, Mary E., da. of Gideon Reynolds of Cross River, N. Y. Alsop H. was Sheriff of "Westchester County for the term of three years, commencing January 1, 1853 ; he was also ]\[erati'.'r of Assembly in 1864 and '65. Their children are (eighth genera…

Roger d. ]May Y'- 1797; mar. 3Iary Wilson, of Kings' street, Yiyc; she died lOth ^fay, 1S13. at. 83. Their children were, 1, ilajor Samuel of tlic Continental army, mar. M:iry Lounsucny, and left Samuel, Esri., of North Cnstli', who married Rosaliuiia Fowler; the latter d. Dec. 19, 1844 ; 2, Roger; 3, Justus or Jesse, who left John of Bedford; 4, Gilbert of the Continental army had Jesse of E…

New York, Joshua of Hector. Tompkms Co., N. Y., Isaac of Yorktown, and George of ditto. •■ ]\Ie.vd of Geeexwich and LEWisEOEoroii. -- Joint, Head emigrated from Greenwich, Kent Co., England, in the year 1643, and settled in the town of Geenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. Of his two sons Joseph and John, the first d. j-oung; the second (John) had eight sons and three da., viz-. John, Joseph, Jo…

Major Brown. (IV.), Stephen had 1, Stephen, who left Jane and Betsy; 2, Israel, who had James, Alfred, Alexander, Israel, Slepiien, Lemuel, Hiram and :Mary ; 3, Edward, the father of Edward; 4, James, who had John Wolcott ; 5, Amos ; G, 3Iatthias ; 7, Albert ; 8, William ; 9, Mary mar. Job Brown; 10, Eunice mar. Mr. Piatt. Eheiuzcr, fourth son of second John, left Ebcnozer, Caleb; Sarali mar.…

DlC. 10, 1811, at. 11; G, Rufus d- Sept. 15, HiiO; 7, Nancy, 8 Sarah d. Jlay 10, 1784. Silm of Quaker Itiage, Conn., uccond son of second Ebcntzrr, b. 1710, d. 1817. mar. .Mary Mead ; she was b 1724, d. 1787. Their childn n v cr. , I'l.) Si;:is, b. 1 MS, d. 1813, mar. Sara'i Mead, a:id left Sarah, Francis and Mla.^IL; the latter mar. H:;rriet .Mcau, and had Sarah, who mar. 750 APPEXEIX A. Si…

Margaret West ; has Marcus W; 10, Lucinda. Rev. AhraMm, third son of second Ebcnczer, d. at. 23, Jona-i, fourth son cf seccmd Ebenczcr, b. 1723, d. 17S3, mar. 1, Sarah Ferris. 2, Sarah Howe, a;id left 1, Solomon. (II.), Edmund, father of Solomon. (III.), Noah. (n*.), Mark, Avho liad 1, Jonas mar. Abigail Mead, and left Isaac and Emeline; 2, Sylvester. (Y.), Jonas had 1, Charles mar. Rachel Sa…

Prudence Mead, left Edwai-d; 7, Mary S Huldah, mar. Zophar Mead: 9, Ephraim. b. 177o, mar. Zuba Mead, and 'had Wary, mar. W. M.rritt; Huldah, mar. D. S.Mead; Thurza, Mithea, Jane, Isaac D., Elizabeth, and Ophelia; 10, Jabez, b. 1777, d. 1S39, mar. Sarah K:-app. and left Julia, Beldcn, 3Iary E., and Will. K.; 11, Zenas, b. 1779, mar. .Maria Leshlers, and had Al)igail, mar, Jonas 3Iead. Lucrcti…

K. cnozcr M- . : : i, Daniel, mar. Rachel'Mead, and lett Sn,uu. Jared, Let. . Delia, , ' .^elh, Adeline, Edwin, and S. Merviu ; 3, Lydia, mar. Lo. . . I; ^, .. a: 5, Hannah, nuir. Jonas .Alead : 6 Ju'red! mar. Anna Arm..tron.. . \- ■ . aX Armstr-mg-: 7, Alvin. mar. Eliza IVrk. and itft R;i'pii P.. ^^ .,rren ... ., . ., i^ G., 7Ielauchton W.. and Elvan C. Abraham. APPENDIX A. 751 eleventh son…

Smith, B:lchcr, and Jlar.v. (11.), Jonah, mar. 1st, 3Jary 3Iead ; 2d, Rachel Uucsted ; 3d, Hannah ^lead. (Ill), Abel, left Zadok, Eonjamin, Phoebe, Lucy and Fanny. (IV.), Jemima. (V.), Deborah, mar. Jehiel Mead, and had 1. Deborah ; 2, Jchiel, •who left Lewis, Harriet, William, Yv'illiam, 3Iary, ]Mary Ann and Hanford. (VL), Stephen. (YII ), Zadok. (YIIL), Rebecca. (IX. j, Hannah. (X.) Mar>-, …

Benjamin Jessup. (III.,) S3"lvanus, who had 1, Wliitman, mar. Rachel Mead, and left Man/, who mar. Joini Sackett. Zophor, mar. Martha Seaman, and left Araminta, Mary E , and Amelia. Wliitman. mar. Grace Cornell, and had Grace and Henrietta ; 2, Piatt, mar. Deborah Peck, antl had Sackett, Sylvanus, Sarah, mar. Ji>hn Bobbins, Hannah, mar. Daniel Peck, Gideon, Xathan, and Harriet, mar. Bradley R…

Jaui,- Arundel, and had Samuel E., Hannah E., Kauuiel E., Leander, Hannah E., and ilary E.; Aiklia, is the youngest da. of Darius ; 2, Jchiel. mar. Deborah Mead; 3, Jesse, mar. Ratliel Knapp, and left a Jesse who mar N. Compton, and had William, Elizabeth and George; b, Elizabtth. mar. Daniel Van Var.l ; c. Raeli! !, mar. Ridiard Dyckman; d, Rebecca; e, Dimiwns, n\ar. Richard Ltyd ; -l, .\.!;iga…

2^at?ianiel, sixth son of 2d John, had (I.), Gen'I John, who left John, tlie father of Seth, Walter, Hipsibeth, mar. J. Simmons, and Alice, mar. Peter Mead. (II.), Capt. ^Matthew had, 1, JIatthew, who left Matthctr, Clanencc, ciar. R. Rich, Raiinah, mar. H. 3Icrritt, Justus, mar. Xancy Hanford, and had Joseph, Justus, MattiiLW, Andrew J., Eliphalrt, and three others ; ilary, Thomas, Amos, Will…

Peter, who had Mary, Peter, Deborah, Cyrus, Lnckur, Anna, and Sandford. Luckur uiar. Sarah Fletcher, and has Benjan^.in aed Robert : 2, Zacheus has EUie, who mar. Job Mead, and hid Zaehcus, Amanda, Abraham, Emeline, and Eliza. Ilu'.mah, youngest da. of Zacheus, mar. Mark^Iead. (II.), Zacheus. (III.), Samuel, left 1, Charlotte ; 2, Henry ; 3, Artemas : 4, Eythemy ; 5, Priscilla ; <3, Lavinia ; 7…

APPENDIX A. his wife, Elizabeth, two sons and six das., viz. : 1, Edmond of Cow Neck, who had Kichbell, Edmond, John, and ilargortt ; 2, Richard, who mar. Sarah Pearsal!, and d. in ] 7-13. leaving only James, b. 1T41. The six das. were, 1, Elizabeth ; 2, 3[ary ; 3, Ann, who severally mar. Adam Mott of Staten Island, Joseph ^lott of Cow Neck, and Jonathan Townsend of Oyster Bay; 4, Jamima, who …

Prior), near the upper end of the piese-it Mill Pond, was adjacent to the mill then standing on the creek, which he owned and operated during the Revolution and long afterwards. In 1S02 he and his sons built the present dam about half a mile lower down the bav and the lar-e mill with ten and afterwards twelve runs of stones, and supposed at that tinv- to be supenor to any mill in the country,…

Adam Mott, descended from" Adam the yotm-er above named, son of Adam Mott of Hempstead, and had, 1, Ja:..es of Phi'a" b' 1788, mar. Lucretia Cothn, celebrated as a Minister of the Society of Friends • 2, Sarah, b. 1791, mar. Silas Cornell of Scarsdale; 3. Marv, b. 1793 mar Robe-t Ilicks or New York; 4, Abigal, mar. Lindley M. xMoore; and 5, Richard, b. * 1S04, imu-. E.izabeth Smith; and was M…

Marv Anne. (H ^ Nehemiah, d. 1 . t'O, luul one son and ada.. Mary. The son of Nehcmiah left Harrison i)ra,ce, Aaron, Nathan, Benjamin, Nehemiah. and Ehhu. (TH.) Svlv-.inis of Mamaroneck, d. 1741, i:iar. Mary, and had, 1, Robert. n,ar. Mary ' o"s,.i^,. nns; 3, Johi^ mar. Rebecca, and ]< ft J-s.^-h, Philip. Marcus. Lewis. Il'i^vnin Tli..nias,E.,!..r, and Martha: 4, Marmaduke ; 5, Edward; 6. Anne…

May 12, 1825, Charles Bluff, son of Ciiristopher of Maryland, and had children, Phoebe Ann, Richard Palmer, Charles, Harrison, Phoebe Palmer, and James ik-rry. (The Palmers were Quakers). Post of Yoneehs. Post, a native of Holland, emigrated to the New Netherlands. He had two sons, Jaeol; and Tine. Jacob hell lands in Philipsburgk under the Philipses. He mar. Anne Hcddy, and left six sons and …

Rebecca Merrill, and had, 1, David" of Baltimore; 2, Jacob of Rockland, mar. Peggy Graham; 3, Abraham of Havcrstraw, mar. Widow Gesner ; 4, Clinton of Rockland, mar. MaryBriggs; .5, Grace, mar. Daniel Gesner ; 6. Elizabeth, mar. Abraham Scudder ; 7, Rachel, mar. Isaac Fredeker; 8, Peggy, mar. Ilibbert. (III.), Isaac, j^roprietor of the Ludlow 'estate, Yojikers, ma. Polly Lawrence, and had, 1, S…

William Bailey; besides four other daughters who d. s. p. (\''II-), Elizabeth, mar. Thomas Gregier. (VIH.), Margaret, mar. John Gregier, iL D. (IX.) Annetje, m.ar. Eluathan Taylnr. PcKDY OF Rte. -- The Punly family were among the early settlers of Fairfinld Connecticut. Fntuj'/.i Purdj/, the first mombir of the family of whom we have anyarcdunt. died in UTS. at Fairfield. His .sons were Fr.mci…

Jonathan Purdy; Fridymar. John Havilaad; Levinia, mar. Iseuhart Purdy, Hester and Melissa who mar. Thomas IlaLtuad ; 2, J-ynatnan of Wliite Plains, luar. Charity Hadden and had «, Jonathan, killed by the fall of a tree, tet. 18; b, Benjamin of' Purchase, mar. Elizabeth Pnrdy, da. of Samuel, and left Jonathan, d., Sylvanus of Eastchester, Jonathan, Samuel, d., and Benjamin, Ac; c, Timothy, mar.…

I., and left Joshua, Seth, ^^Josiah, Keziah, Alathca, Elizal-eth, Charity, Melinda, aud Pha^be ; 2, Alathea' mar. 1st, Juseph Purdy; 2r.d, yrillian^ Purdy; _3, Esther, mar. Henrj' Purdy of King street; 4, Haunah mar. Josiah Merriit' Third, Caleb, mar. Hannah Brown, da. of Samuel and had. (I.;, Calel), mar. Ptuih Pcck.'and left 1. Caleb; 2, Elias; 3, liuth; 4, Sarah. (II.), Samuel mar. Gloriau…

D.; Lydia, mar. I^Ir. Hr.ve; Mary, mar. Rev. D.' - H. Short ; Jane. mar. Fioyd Keeler. ChristiiKi antl L;; titia. Tlio;nas of Bve, .second .-.ill of Jo^opli a;id L.^titia, niar. Purdy ; and left Edward, Ho:ir\,' James, Elizabeth, Crnclia and Emeline. Hon. Joshua of :srorth Salcr!i, third son.oX Jo.seph, is still livi;!-.- at North Sal..-:n. Suond. Joshua, innr. Sarah Grif- ' U\ and h.»d Betij…

Aug. 1769, s. p. (II.), Alvan, b. Jan'y 11, 1757, d. July 10, 1S30, mar. Lydia Hunt, she d. Jan'y 27, 1S42, ret. 83, and left issue; 1, Abraham, of Gosher, 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, 17o3, m…

N. Y., mar. and had 1, Sands, b. 17C9, at Mamaroneck, removed to South Salem. Twice taken prisoner during Revolution ; 2, A.sa, twin-brother of Sands, b. 17G9; removed to South Salem, assisted in raisirig old Court House at "White Plams, d. near Albanv, Oct. 1;". 1S.^0 ; buried in cemetery north of Albany, and mar. SiHy Xorthnip, h. T7S0, d. Xov. IG, 1S53 ; buried with !icr husband; 3, Absalo…

Jolm, son of Robert's ::cco-!d wife, nut. .Ja:i. 23, 1752, at Daliuellington, Ayrshire ; settled at Eastchester .T.tl bouglit land of John Brirtow; mar. 3Iary Bartow, and had, 1, Charity, b. 1783, d. April 13. 1&G0: 2, Thonms, b. 1784, d. Oct., ISOS ; 3, Janet, b. 17S6, d. July i^. is.'it : 4. Helena, b. 17'<G. d. Doc. 18. 1861 ; 5, Pha-be. b. 17S9 ; 6, John, b. !7'..' I d. S.-t. 25. t T, :.I;i:…

Mary Secor, left 1, ^Mary ; 2, James ; 3, Andrev/ ; 4, Stephen; n, John ; Susannah, mar. Jas. Secor; and Jane, mar. Benjamin Secor. (I.), James mar. Jane Renaud, left 1, Clara ; 2, Clark ; 3, Annanias ; 4, Eliza ; 5, Sarah ; 6, Margaret ; 7, Deborah ; S, Maria ; and 9, Frederick S. (II.), Andrew left 1, Simeon, 2, Golsbury ; 3, Wdliam H. ; 4, Eliza ; 5, Louisa ; G. Matson S. ; and 7, Andrew. (I…

He left four sons, 1, Gloade or Glode ; 2, John ; 3, David, and 4, James. (I.), Gloade, the eldest, left si.v sons, 1, Isaac, b June 3, 1758, mar. Henrit-tia : 2, Gabriel; 3, Sanmel ; 4, Daniel ; 5, James; 6, James. (II.), •John, d. s. p. lIII.), James, the youngest son of first Daniel, had, 1, Gabriel; 2, Joseph; 3, Daniel; 4. John; 5, James; 6, Gloade; 7, William; 8, Elijah; 9, Isaac, h. Ja…

I., and in V^i')'} became the ihiX pmprielor of Mamaroneek. He d. 1GS4 ; his wife Ann d. 17("i. Tin y had ihree da., (I.), Eliz.ibeth, who beca!ne the second wife of Adam ]yi lit of Iiamsltad by whomhe liad 1. Richard; -', Charles; 3. Williuin, ancester of Dr. V;.'entiiie ^lott of New York : 4. Adam ; ,'5, ;Mary Ann : and G. Klizaboth; (IT >. ;:iry. m:\r. Capt. James .Mott ; (lID.Ann. mar. J.…

Francis C'oguillett ; G, Jacques, mar. Catharine, and left, (I.) Jacques or James, b. 1701, mar. Jane Bonnett, who left 1, Jacques, b. 1729 2, Jeanne, b. 1731; 3, Catharine, b. 1733; 4,Benj..min, b. 1735; 5, Jacob, b. 1737 6, Abraham, b. 1730; 7, Solomon b. 1741 ; 8, Marie, b. 174'.^, mar. JohnRenaud 9, Israel, b. 1748, mar. Jane, da. of Jacob Coutant, Israel left jMadaline, mar. 1st -- Bull;…

Mary E., d. ; and 8, JIary. (VI.), Richard left 1, Wiraam ; 3 Mary Ann ; 3, Franklin, mar. Susannah Ann Undcrhill ; and 4, Caroiine. (11), Peter, owner of the property now occupied by Mr. Philemon, Carjienter, mar. Esther Guion, da. of Isaac; and had, 1, Catharine, b. July 20, 1743; 2, Marie, b. iMarcli 21, 1731 ; 3. E.sther, b. Jan. 22, 1738. (IIL), Ambroise. (r\'.), Paul. (V.), Daniel, owner…

Francis Randall, and Lad Caroline, Emiiy, Maria; 6, Jauies V. mar. Ellen Kobcrlson, and had Alice, James. ^larianna Kaif;. Wdliani. Wilkt had, 1, William F.; 2, Eliza Ann, mar. Francis McFarjan, and had Frank McFarlan ; 3, Louise. Eliza had, 1, Mortimer, mar. Jenny Whitehead, and had William, Catharine, May; 2, Percival; 3, WiUiam, mar. x\_Dnie Birdsall, and had John, Augustus, Frederick C; 4, …

Deborah Harker, and had, 1, ilorris; 2, Abel ; 3, Benjamin ; 4, Nathaniel; 5, Isaac ; 6, Richard ; 7, James ; 8, Elizabeth ; 9, Sarah ; 10, Deborah; 11, E-ther. Abel, second son of Benjamin, mar. Bersheta Ilutchings, and had, 1, John ; 2, Benjamin ; 3, Abel ; 4, Jaivics ; 5, Isaac ; C, Chanty ; 7, Deborah; 8, Jernsha ; 9, Bersheta; 10, Sarah; 11, Abigail . 12, Eliz.-.'jcth. Abel, third son of A…

Maria, and had, 1, Elizabeth, b. Aug. 24, 1729 ; 2, Esther, b. Sept. 5, 17;n ; 3. :^[ada^me. b. Sept. 9, 17:13: 4, Catharine, b. Sept. 5. 1734; 5, Susjin, b. 17.^0; 6, 3Iaria, b. ^lay 30, 1745. (II.), Daniel, ancestor of the Soulices of Nova Scotia. (HI.), Joshua, mar. Susannah Guion, and left, 1, Joshua of New Rochelle. mar. 3Iary Bonnett, great grand-daughter of Daniel Bonnett, the Huguenot…

Elizabeth Brown, and had. 1, Mary; 2, Jerusha; 3, Hannah; 4, Joseph ; u. Amy ; G, James. (IV.). William of Croton, d. set. 80, mar. Dorcas Clapp, and had. 1, Jesse; 2, "William; 3, Alice. (V.), liichardsou of Croton, b. July, 11. ITo'i. d. 177G, Hiar. Elizabeth Quiuby, da. of Moses ; she was b. Feb. 2S, 1730. (VI.), Abby, n:ar. Robert Field. (VII. ), 3[ary, mar. Samuel Palmer. (VIIL), Sophia; …

Mary ; 3, Thomas ; 4, Deborah ; 5, Gula, mar. John Jlott ; C, Abby, mar. Csrpenter; 7, Lydia, mar. Walter Haignt ; 8, Leonard ; 9, Jane. (VI.), Samuel, b. Jan. 22, 1704, m.ar. Sarah Underbill, da. of Abraham, and left, 1, Riehard- &on, mar. 3Iaria Wing ; 2, Joshua, mar. Phoebe Burling ; 3, Caleb, mar. Rebecca Kingsland ; 4, Amy, mar. Isaiah Quinby ; 5, Abraham : G, Daniel ; 7, Edmund ; 8, Steph…

Mary ; she d. in 1701. Their children were, (I. ), Jacob, mar., 1, Anna ^lar- .Taritjc ; 2, Chri.stina Ashficld, and had two da., Anna and Margaret. (IL), William of Teller's Point, d. 1710, mar. Rachel Kiersted, and had, 1, Johannes of Teller's Point, mar. Vcrmilyea; 2, William; 3, Jacobus of Teller's Point, mar. Marietje Verniilyea, and left John, Pierre, Tobias. James of Teller's Point, R…

Jan. 170s, d. 14th Aug. 1783; buried at Bedford, aud hud, 1, John; 2, Thomas Thomas; 3, William ; 4, Sibell : 5, Cliarity ; G, Margaret ; 7, Gloriauna. (I.), Jolm, Sheriff of WestciiesttT county, b. 3d Feb., 1732, mar. Ph'xbe Palmer, and had, 1, Edward : 2, Jolm T. 1, Edward, sou of John, SuiTOgate of Westche.stcr Co. d. 2nd May, 1S06, an. 44. He mar. Anne Oakley, d. May 12, 1S07, tec. 45, a…

Catharine Floyd of Elastic, L. I , b. 0th :tlay, 174G,d. Jan. 15, lS25,ffit.79; and had, 1, Fioyd. b. 1778, d. 2nd June, 1802; 2, Glorianna, b. SthDec, 1772, audd. 9ih Dec, 1779 ; 3, Xancey, d. Feb. 1, 1795, at. 19; 4, Catharine, 1795. (TIL), WiL- liaiu, b. 1st Aug., 1736, d. Sept. 21, 1740. (IV.), Sibell, b. 15tU Jan., 1730, mar. Abram Held. (V.), Charity, b. 3d July, 1734, mar. James Ferris, …

Senator for the Second District in 1S21, aud Elijah; 2, FreeioTe, who mar. William Pickney. From the Long Island faiiiily also descended Sylvanus Towuscnd, wiio removed to l\0T\h Salem, and left issue William, Sylvanus, set. 91, James, Samuel, and Justus, all residmg at North Salem. Yalenti>'e, of Yunkeks. -- Benjamin Valentine, the ancestor of this family, was a dragoon in the French militar…

Mary 31 jrgan, da. of Charles. 2, Martha Briggs ; by first wife he had A 'Tahnm. b. Juno 16, 1773, iiiar. 3Iay -.7, i79S, Hannah Bi iggs ; she was b. May 2, 1776. Abrabani a.'id Hamiak left, u, Abraham of New York, b. 3r.iy 10, ISiil, niir., 1S26. Jane Bates, a-.d liad Abraham, Edwanl, John. Wi:;' ■M. Ge<r- . M:;-y Jane. E::::lv,d. l^i". aii.U'uthann- : ,'-, IMwa-l B;;.'--^, b. :u\.\. 2,", l--…

Gilbert Valentine, by his second wife, Martha Briggs, left three sons and t>vo das., viz., a, Matthia.*, mar. Hannah Briggs, and had Matthias, Thomas, Martl.a, Maiy, Sarah, and Stacia; b, John, mar. Mary Bussing, and left Gilliert. Jorn.Teter, Mary, and Georgia; c, Giihert,* d. s. p. ; d, Mary ; e, Sarah ; 2, Abraham, second son of first Abraham, mar., 1; Jane Odell; 2, Fanny Newman; 3, Eliza…

Richard Archer. (VIIL), Jane, b. Jan. "27, 1724, mar. Reuben Fowler. (IX.), Mary. J(;.se7>A Valentine,'- the youngest son of first Benjamin, had Caleb, who left two sons, Caleb and xVnthony. Anthony mar. Farringdon, and had l,,James; 2, Anthony; 3, Jimlan ; 4, Daniel, who mar. Miriam Fisher, da. of T]iomas,"a'nd left Fisher of Ea.nchester, David, Clerk of the Common Council, New York city, Da…

Esther, Rachel Anne, and Hannah. 2, Abraham, b. Aug. 12, 178.-. and has Isaac; 3, Anne, b. 1782- Fannv b May 12, 1793. " ■ . • J Ve::milta. of Gi::-EN-r.n:Gn.-Isaac Vcrmilya of Yonkcrs d. about 1766, and left three sons and five das.. ;!.), Joham>e.s of iCin-shrid-e mar. Charitv Dvckluan, and Ind. 1, Jac.'.. ma,-. 1st, Mary Dyekmai;. 2nd, Mar.Tje Dvckn:aii.'a:.<l le t Is;:ac of New York: 2, \…

Feb. 28, 1713, ob. llarch 20, 1780, fct. C9, left one son Jacob ; 3, Jacob of North Salem, (see Rec. of Wills, Surrogate's ofike, N. Y., lib. xix. 176.); 4, Thomas, ob. set. 24; 5, Rachel, ob. Nov. 20, 1748, mar. Vivns Douchy. John, the eldest son of James, was nat. IGth Oct. O. S. 1709, ob. 23d March, 1812, a't. 103 years and 5 mos. llis wife ilartha ob. Jlarch 1770, at. 44. Their children w…

Oct. 19, 1834; Justus P., nat. Sept. 5, 1836, d. Aug. 16th, 1838; Ann Aiigusta, nat. July 3, 1838; Majra G., nat. Sept. 10, I81I, and Eleanor, nat. Oct. 27. 1844; 3, John, third son of Epenetus, nat. Dec. 1, 1801; 4, Tompkins DonaUl, nat. Jau'y 18, 1814; 5, IMatilda, nut. llth IMay, 1789; 6 Jane. nat. 22d "Feb. 1701 ; 7, Abigail, nat. :\rarch 8, 1790; o, .Martha M., nat. 14th June, l!r04; 9, …

Y. ; 3, Smith of North Salem, b. April 23. 1790; 4, Mary, b. April 20. 1789 ; 5. Abigail, b. Feb 8, 179!;; 6, Ezra W.,; 7, Susan, b. Jan'y 24, 1821; S, Sally; 9, iMaria; 10, Rvith. WniTii.-- J'ViTZ \YJiite came to Southampton, I-ong Island, about 1640. He left two Si HIS. \i/. , ([.;■. Ut;v. Eljcnf/.rr, niiuiircr of tiie Prrsliyttrian <.:laireh, BridgeluuiiptMU, !;. ITtli l-Vli., li.;7-, g::'…

Rachel Smith, da. of Henry, and had Harry, who d. Oct. 1S83, Sophia, Phojbe, and Mary, d. tet 12 : 2, Hannah, mar. Charles Merrill ; 3, Maiy, d. Dec. 27, 179S, at. 33; 4, Pha^be, mar. Reuben Colton. (HI.), Hezekiah, mar. Abigail Sayre of Brid^ehampton, settled at Blooming Grove, Orange Co. ; they had^si.x: children. (IV.), Daniel, d. autumn of 17S1, mar. Euphemia Bartow, da. of Rev. John, and …

Miss Green, and has John of N. Y., Samuel of Sjmers, Bartow F. of Round Hill, Conn.! Henry, M. D., of Peekskill, Euphemia, Pha-be, and Eleanor ; 3, Henryi M. D.] of Yorktown; 4, Lewis, late of Peoria, Illinois; 5, Jame.s ; 6, Theodosius, b.' 1S36; 7, Catharine, mar. Sam'l Strang, M. D., of Peekskill. (VIIL), Henry, M. I)., mar. Ann Eels, da. of Nathaniel, and had Sylvanus, Hannah Eels, mar.' …

Sarah Xuiter, da. of Valentino, and left 1, Gou%-crneur of Casile Hill Xeck; 2. ^laMin of S.^uth Carolina; 3, Gilbert of XcwYork; 4, Lewis of Aladisou County New York ; S.Catharine, mar. Henry Phelps ; 6. Anne,' mar. Robert Turnbull, M. D.; 7, ^latuia, d. s. p. (II.). Isaac of. Westclaster. mar. Charjotte Scabury, da. of Riglit Rev. Samuel Seabury. (III.), Hon. Lewis of Xova Scotia, had James…

I., who had two sou.s, WiHiani, heir of his father's lands on Cornell's or Willett's Neck ; and Thomas who succeeded his brother. Thomas the youngest had William who d. 1733, and left 1, ^Yilliam : 3, Isaac, High Slienff of Westchester County, d. s. p. mar. Isabella Morris, da. of Lewis ; 3, Thomas to whom his father bcqneathed his property at Fiushini;-; 4. Cornelius, heir to his brother, mar.…

Lcnmel ; 2, Obadiah ; 3, Thomas of Fairfield. (III.), Ebenezer of Salem, b. July 18, 1731, mar. Rachel Lockwood, da. of Ebenczer, d. 20th Oct. 1824, ret. 93. She was b. Feb. 13, 1734. mar. 17o9. d. 2ist July. 1825, fct. 01, and had 1. Prudence, b. May 3, 17GI, d. January 9, ISlo ; 2, Sarah, b. August 18, 17G8, d. March 12, 1S44 ; 3, Rachel, b. October 18. ^Go. d. Jime 8, 17S.j; 4, Mary, b. Au…

By his wife Rebecca, he had three sous, George, Thomas and John, and three da. Sarah Ilallctt, Mary AVo<jl-;cy and Rebecca Wiggins. For the descendants of George, see Thompson's History of Long Island. Thoauis, the second son, b. IG'^ removed to Bedforil, Westchester County, and left three sons, viz. Richard, ^^'illir.m and riionias. Wrh.trd. the el.l.--t, "b. IGLI7. d. 1777, v.v.-.v. Sarali F…

Slary Ilaight, and left 1, Richard of Seneca County, lScw York ; 3, JosepL of Cayuga County ; 3, Jonathan of Newcastle, Delaware ; 4, Daniel of Bedford. (IX.), Mary, mar. Loton of Albany. (X.), Sarah, d. in Ulster County. (XL), Ruth, mar. Jacob Griflcu of Fi-shkill. (XII.), Hannah, mar. Josepk Sarles. Willimn of Bedford, second sou of Tliomas, left two sous, viz. John and Jonathan. John, niar…

DiKECTioys Foi: xns Reader.-- In the preceding pages b. stands for born ; m. or mar. for married; d. or. ob. for died; da. for daughter; ait. foraged; cir. for alx)ut, s. p. for without issue ; and nat. for born. ACKEH, Jacob, i. 553 Ackhoiigh, L '200 Actiinactoouucke Elver, i. 242; ii. 6S Act of GeneRil Assembiy, i. 225 ; li. 337, 614 disacunUeil by Qceen Anne, 225 of [he Le,--i5lanire, i…

bet«vcea poojile of Stamford and Ponus made and conSriaed, ii. 105 confirmed by Catonah, ii. ". Cm amongCrstscttiersof Manu=sini?Is.'d,ii.l6i betiv'n Fred's Phii;p=c and Johu Pen,ii.5?3 Allaire, Ale.xauder', i. 6TS James P., 1. 6:S Aader-on, Hon. Joseph n., i. 3?6 Andre, ^.(ajor Jvhn, i. 16.5, 11*7, 275, 278 biographical sk tch of, i. 322 lettera a:iJ documents relating to capture of, i…

answers of, to the Bishop of London, ii., 347-349 death of, ii., 3,50 last will of, li 351 Uev. Theodosius, i. 66, 663, 664 . . Bayard, Pioire du Terrail Seigneurde, 11. 414 Rev. Lewis Pintard, i. 242 605, C06 Bayside, it. 413 Bear Ridge, i. 5.13 S-.vamp, ii.2C4 Bedford, town of, i, 1 deviation and etymology of the name, 1 1 called o: igiiially Catonah land, 1. 3 expedition of Putch a…

reiUo-d nnallT secnreU to >'ew York, i. 29 sale (n \-dv.d to John Diblee, by. i. so purchase of land from Katonah, etc., by, i. 31 Hoyal Patent obtained for, i. 34 purch.ise of land frora Lacfeawawa ami ottiers hy, i. 35 division, of !:iiul among proprietors of, 1. 3C the old court-house in, i. 33 aca^li;uiy of, i. 30. female institute of, 1. 39. old buryirig-'nuun<l of, i. 40. first r…

S. for an assistant miiiiiter for, i. t>± his appoi;irrue;it for,_i. 64 money left in trust for churchea of North Castle and, i. 65 the church i;i, destroyed by fire,i. 65 first and second incorporation of present .pari.ih of, ;. Co, 66 erection of parsi.r.iage, in. i. fiO endowiaent of churches of New Ca-tle and, i. 66 1 call Of rector to the united churches lu.LCT Si. Matthew's church…

Gerard C, i. 53'J 5Ii-s, Cornelia, L' 532 ppnedict. Air., i. 54 Bequest of Manor of Cortland, L 734 of laud.s by Hercules Lent, 1. 92 of lauds by Frederick Phiipse, ii. 59S of lands to Frederick Van Cortlandt,li, 61T from Augustus Van Cortlandt, i. 613 Berrian family, ii. 606 Bir<.h, rtarvey, 1. 75 " Bishop Ptocks," ii. 25 Black DcigPiver, i. 24G Blatchford, P.ev. .Samuel, L 53 Blind …

Blind, ii. 129 Ced.ir Tree, or Gravelly, 1. 34 Ifutchinsou's, i. 246 JliU, ii. 260 Plum, il. 2J5 Pockeotessen, ii. 20 Stillwater, il. 124 Stony Hill, ii. 123 Stony, or Beaver Meadow, iL 150 Tippefs, cr ilosholu, ii. 613 Brown, Deliverance,!. 59 .- James, i 412 Brown's Point, L 3S1 Bruiida'/e, Rev. .Mbner, L 146 liu id, Ji)hti. ii. 155 \., ' '. ■ '"■ Buel, Rev. Clarence, ii. 14 ^ By…

Rye, ii. l?T for ;Manor of Phiiip.sborough, ii. 5>3 for Morrisania, il. 4T0 of St. Peter's church, Peekskiil, i. 1!0 of St. Pete:'8 church, Westchester, i. 301 Trinity church Xevr Rochelle, i. C5i Chastelius, Jlarquis of, i. 171 Chattertan Height, i. Si6 s Chatt?rton Hill, ii. 570 Chauucfv, Rev. Peter S., ii. 12 Clsqua River, 1. 3S City Island, or Groat Minnieford3, ii. 74 ferries of, …

for chuich l:i Xew Rochelle, 1. 672 i by John Wale, ii. 'ieft by Le'.vid Morris to .fame-j Graham, U. 4S '. to Pres!>. church in White Piain.s, 1!. 6(5 ! CjoL, Cai't. J(i-i, a. r,C8 Cixjper, JjiiT .■; Finimore, U, 2i0 residence of, ii. 249 Cooper".s CorDcr.i, or Wilmov, i. fJi St. John's fhurch in. :. C.'l St. JoUnV churc::, h.-it of roct:rs »l, I. 09J Copp, John, 1. 27 Cornell's Xeck, o…

Cortiandtown, incorporation of Dutch Reformed church of, 1. 17T li.si of ministers of the Ref. Dutch Church in, i. 17T Cruger's in, 1. ISO Crotoa, vilage in, 1. 1S4 Van Cortlandt cemetery iu, i. 194 fcoutant family, i. eS9 County liistoncal Society, formation of, ft, 551 Covel, Samuel, i. 70 Cow Boys, 1. 300 Cra'.vbucky Porat. 11 20 Creek, Hutchinson's, 1. 248 Rattlesnake, i. 245 Tuck…

Cros.s or I'eppitueghek P^md, 1. 4:3 river, 1. 4S<) Baptist church iricorporuteil in, 1. 40«J Mvth. Epi.s. church incur, k rated luji. i(0 INDEX. Croton, i. in Protestant Episcopal church in, i. 1S4 SlethniH.-r. Episcopal church in, i. ISi Friends' n'.f'cting-house of, L 184 Manor-house of, i. 1S4 Dam, breaking away of, t 186 Falls, iL -233 Crotonville, ii. TOj ilethodist church in, i…

Aaii's church, Morrisania, iL 493 10 Prej. ciiurch of Bedford, L 49 of glebe lands in LewUboro, i. 432 partition, cf Manor of Cortlandt, L 106 to East Che-ter, i. £10 ^r' ' ' to Johu Knights, L 92 to Petrus Stuyvcsent, 1. 265 Tvarran'.ce from James Coclcscroft to Eef Dutch church of Cortlandt, i, 1T4 Deeds for church lot in LeTvisboro, 1. 423-429 '•Decr'.s Dcligot," i. 76 De GraiT, Henr…

retreat of "British to, i. 275 meei.ug u[ AiuoUl and .\ndre at, L 275 engagement of British and Americana at L 279 American army encamped at, L ;30 Washington's head-qua; ters at, 1 2S0 French army encamp'^d at, L 2S1 meeting of British and American commanders at, L 281 " Dobs Jan," L 274 Document at Aiv^any, L 473 endorsed Van Freederic's PhUipse, L 511 to th'? public, ii.563 ancient…

Eastchestek, town of first so called, L 203 agreement of proprietors of, i. 204 Royal Patent of, L 205 magistrates appointed for, L 203 Long Reach in, L 210 confirmed by deed, i. 210 Royal Patent of Long Reach In, L 211 public lauds of, i. 213 Blount Vernon in, i. 213 first settlement, in, L 213 name, conrirmod by charter, L 213 first school-house erected in, 1. 214 election of first r…

Stephen Ward's house in, attacked by the Bi-irish, i. 252 Waverl}-, viUage in, i. 213 Washicgtonvilie in, i. CIS East Patent, or Undividecl Land, L 4ii3 East TaiTytown, i. 5-19. "E. H.,'' anecdote about, i. T5 Enketanpnanson, or Hog-Pen Ridge, i. 134 EnRtis, James, i. 250 Extract about de Lancy's movement, ii. 6S4 concerning the state of the church tn Westchester, ii. 33: ,^- from addres…

Cormelia Beeckman, ii. 525 of Pierre Van Cortlandt, L 5G5 of s-'amuel Young, iL 442 of bt. George Talbot, L 743 of Viceroy of Canada, ii. 453 frozii Mr. Boauot's report to V. P. s., L 61S from X. Nfetherlaud Vertoogh. li. G31 fro::'. >'ew York paper of 1S45. ii. 5T3 from original records of old Batch church in Sleepy JlfiUow, L 539 from PhUipse family papers, ii. 641 from record of JCew…

S., ii- 614, 623, 661 from Simcoe's Military Journal, iL 622, 651 from Thatcher's Military Journal, 1. 555, iL Fancheb, John, iL 115 William, iL 116 Fauconier, Peter, L 560 .-^ Felch, Rev. Nathan, L 67 1 / Ferguson, Rev, Geo. W.,ii. 14 P , ,■' v;\/. Ferris, Hon. Charles G., i. 377 -"^ ^'^- ' '^ Flandrean family, L 690 /^ Field family, i. 378 . ''' Flanagan, Betty, L 553 Fletcher, Gov.,…

Home for Incurables in, iL 5,31 Forrest Edwin, li. 627 Fort Hill, i. 723 Independence, L 160, ii 52S, 614 Mercer, iL 693 ;Mifilin, attack upon, IL 692 Montgomery, L 163 No. S, IL 5:S Schuyler, ii. 417 Foster, Rov, Isaac, L 53 Fountain, Elder Ezra, L 69 James, L 73 Four Corners, account of engagement between British and Americans at, i. :>r,3 Kosciusko's head-quarters ut, i. :>r,i Fo…

Episcopal church organized and incorporated in, i, 252 list of rectors of Zion church in, i. 232 erection and con^-ecraiton of Zion church iii, i. 2S3 erection of Zion chiipel in, L 2S3 St. Eitrmtbas' church incorporated and consecrated in, 2s4 viliage of ilastin^js in, i. 272 TiUnge of Bobb's Ftrry in, 2T4 village of Tanyto-.vn in, i. 294 location of, i. &i9 Presb}-Terian church organiz…

Sfil Settlers of, i. 371 Brov/nb Point in, i. 3S1 purchase in, 1, v.il i .-lends' settlement in, 1. 3S1 .evolutionary engigotuent in, L Hi Hill Isu>;d, ii. !f4 U.-Jft'S CiiVL'V: I. ."'(i >").''h. ctn.r'-ii .ectcd m. i. 057 lla»k'.'.l, Kev. Siinui-i, i. i:;5 Hastings, or Bnrjing Hill, L 272, n. 100 offlcers appoinred for government of,ii.l63 merged into Rye, ii. 103 tight in, between I…

Jolin, L IIS ! Peter, i. 117 I Hugntuots, the, or French Protestants, ii. 537 i history of, ii. .587 ! Hunt, Stephanus, i. 177 I 'V\"alter, i. 5fa • Hunter's Island, ii. SS ' HuntiDgdon, James P., L 677 ' Huntington, Gen., i. 166 j Hunt's Pomt, ii. 44-t j Hurtleijury Island, i. 696 i Hutchinson, Ann, ii, 29 mnrder of, by Indians, ii. S3 nutchinson's Brook, i. 246 Creek, 1. 240 River…

S') of ^Mentipathe, ii. ."SIT of Mockquams, 11. 131 of Xepplran, to lion. Frederick Pliilipse, i. of >rippizan to Hon. Frede*ck Pliilipse, 1. 2(39 of Patthunck, Ii. 140 of Pekcaniieo, to Hon. Fredr-.rick Pliilipse, 1. 2G3 of Rahonaness, ii. 130 of Saclius, i. S3 of Senasciua, i, 85 of Sbeuorock, ii. 150 of Shenorock;, and others, ii. 15-2 of Toquanii, i. 104 of Waaipus's Land, i. 50…

;0<1, 701, T02, 703 to EeiUoni, 1. 59, 31, 35 Field, ii. C23 money, ii. 5 Ir.g-'as, Rev. David, Ii, 5o Inscription In cemeU.ry of North Saieii'., i. 759 in Christ cUarrh. l'e!ham,n. 90 in Christ church. Tarrytown. L 29'". in df*V Bi!..!',: of .^Urui) O^k M. E. oharch, IL 094 Inscription in old parish burial-ground in Rye, ii. isfi on bell of old Dutch church in Sleepy Hollow, i. 527 I …

monument to Sarah Guerlaiu, ii. 431 monument to Thomas ITunt, ii. 445 monument to Thomas Paine, i. 004 in old Dutch church in Slei'p Hollow, i. .526 in Ref. Dutch church of Tarrytown, i. 298 . on slab to Governeur Wilkiits, ii. 400 slab to Rev. Epenetus Townsend, i. 430 slab to Washington Irving, i. 292 on .stone iu grave-yard, i 341 stone to Capt. Stephen Bayard, li. 402 ptone to Edward…

Wiliiain Powell, i!. 397 stone to Sir James Jay, Ka"t, il. 204 stone to Thomas rnderhill, ii. 4i)0 stone to WUhara (R lily) Qaery, ii. 402 stone to Wright I'o-t, ii. 4ii3 tablet in Christ Church, Rye. i. 170 tablet in St. Peter's chapel, Peekski'l, L 133 tablet to Co!. Roger Morris, ii. C95 . tabii't lo Itcn. C.iiOve-.Tieur Morrm, ii. 455 tablet to Ucv. Aie.\. H. Croaby. li. 013 Inscript…

to Ann Raymond, ii. 4S3 to Barnardus Swartwout, i. 5S6 to Capt. John Euckhout, i. 536 to Cspt. W. Mor.'-is, li. 4S4 to Catharine Tiiomas, i. 373 to Charity Haggefurd, 1. 3S4 to Charles Floyd Thomas, i. 378 to Col. Gilbert Budd, i. 495 to Col. Lewis Morris, ii. 4S3 to Col, Thaddeus Crane, i. 759 . to Dr. Benjamin Delavau, 1. 759 to Ilaimah ^^ead, 1. 450 to Ib>a. Col. '.Viiliam Smith, ii…

Ebcuezer Giaut, L 55 to Rev. Ru.-.-ell Trovetf, i. 700 to Solomon Me.ide, L 4.'i0 to Samiiei B. I?a;;c.s, i. 41S to Sally III tyt, i. 431 to .'•tpphen iloyt, 1. 451 to Stephen War,!, i. 253 to Wili.-.ai Leffi;ett, 1. eo9 'i.sc;ip!:i>:,.4 ii. Liirial-grouud in Poundrldge, il. ! ;•: buria.-gioLnd i;i Rye, ii. 156-190 Inseriptions in cemetery at Clinton, i. 434 in cemetery at Lewisbnro, i…

Monuments in Dale cemetery, Sing Sing, IL 4-9 in Pres. grave-yard, White Plains, ii. 543 ^^ in Somer's grave-yard, ii. 2*31 to members of the Pell family, ii. sr, Stones i;i grave-yard of old Dutch church, Sleepy HolioTr, i. 53G in old burying-ground in Xe-?vRochelle,L66S in burying-ground in Rye, li. I'.'O tombs in Crompond grave-yard, ii. 669 Instructions to John Richbell, i. 465 Inven…

John, i. 37,T.S0 " " LL.D., i. 79 " " pri-'icipal events in life of, 1. 79 " '• tribute to, i. 79 *' •' resolutions of Supreme Cou'f upon deatii of. i. 79 J''iiu Jiiliu an i-dote of, i. 7-.i btogiaphical ckeich of, il. -J'U IXDEX. Jay, Isaac, li. 1S9 Juilgo William. I. 3", SO Ju.Ige Wii!i;im, Jeath of, i. SO Peter, ii. 2ul Picrro, ii. 107 Jeffiirti's Xeck, ii. 449 Jeniiey, Kev. Kobe…

O.sceolii, or Matrilgarios, iL COl St. Mary's, ii. 573 - WaLoabuck, or Wepuck, i. 4.37. I.am.son, ilev. Jo*enh, i. ti4, ii. l?7 Larchmont, i. ."Oi Li'.ureu~, Henry, i. t'0-2 Lawrence. I-'.aao, i. '247 Lav.-ion, V.'illiam, i. SU Lease and release of '.and in North Castle, i. 72; for cUurrh lot in Scarsiluie, ii. 244 of portion of Bronck's Land, U. 451 Lee fuinily, ii. Ci^^l Le Count fand…

from Lewis Morris, second, ii. 475 from Lieut. CoL Tarleto , iu 121 from M. Etienno de Laucy, L 432 from Mr. Barclay, ii. 36' from 5Ii:ner, ii. 373 from Oliver Cromwell, iL 53 from Kev. David Lonieposi, i. 604 from Kev. John Jones, L 47 from R-lV. John >'ye, ii. 55 from Kev. Peter Stouppe, L 63.'3 from Secretary of New Yotk ii. 459 from settlers of Haiting.-;, L 102 from vestry of i'ce…

Ebcnczer IXb .le.\ i. 419, 743 from Kev. :Mr. iloudi , L •4-, *'..-.7 from Kev. Thomas St-:;";:rd. iL 3rvi-S64 from Thomas Hughes, i -i, ("33 of administratiim on es .li ; of C;ipt. Richard Morris, ii. 4.":'j of admini.str.atiou on istate of Jwfrow SlagUhooTu, ii. 4.'3 of administration to Mr. William Bceckmau, ii. 4"3 of institution, il, S'i.S :r' relating to Andre's caiitu. ^\ I. 311, 4…

parsoiiaRe erect'd in, i. 449 list cf miuist -rs of Presbyteriaa church in, 1.440 Presbyterian church in, incoriwrated, i. 450 temporary p-isuu of Andre in, i. 4'1 Cross Itiver, v:;i,a^e in, i. 4:0 Golden's Bridge, village in, i. 4J0 License for settlement in Nenr Netherlands, ii, from Bishop of London to Mr. Bartow, ii. from Caleb ITeathcoto for sale of land, 1. C?9 Gov. Dongan for marr…

Locust Lslanu, i. coi Long Poail, i. 4jT '•Long Ileach,"' L 210 L'-nliard, Peter, ii. 4.n . •■Uow family, li. e^T :."-••. " L T-;i .mea, L T3 Itev. David C.,'i. 57 Mamaros.».ck, Indian chief, L ,S4 ,^I..tu.lrl>!ll■ck, town .;', 1. .1 z ;'l':lTllriu'<>f ;i.'l,|i;, i. 4 J cr aiaul inhaiut^int^ of. L 4^3 MamaronecS site of Indian vi'lage in, i. 4(V1 records of, i. 4J.i Heathcote Hill in…

Edward N., ii. 12 Eev. Solo-jion, i. 441 ^lehanas Biver, i. 722 Merwin, Jesse, or •• Ichabod Crane,-' L 533 a letter of Irving's to, i. 5S4 Mets-'Avakcs, i. S4 Middle Patent, i. 722 " " M. E. church, in, L 722 Mile Square, in Greenbargh, L 599 Miles, Rev. John, L 151 IMiU Brook, ii. 2C0 Mills, Jonathan. L 72 Bev. Samuel, i. ,"' Milner, John, i. 234, ii. 3.j0, 374, 650 :Miltou, ii. 1'…

Melrose, in, ii. 45-? >!utt naveii, in, ii. 4-53 Woodstock in, ii. 4;s Eltona in, il. 4>3 formerly a precinct of TVestohester parish, iL 492 St Aim's charcli, foun'iea in, ii. 4&3 list of rectors of St. Ann's churcli in, ii. 407 St. Paul's parish, organized in, ii. 497 division of C'^ntineutais stationed at, ii. 49S Mosier, Lieut. ^Villial^, 1. 133 . 5Io:fs Xeck, i. 503 Mount Misery, i…

ITS Mnnro, P* ic-r Jay, i. s^i Munro's Xeck, or Lirchmont, i. 5 '2 ^lusco-ita IJive", ii. 200 Jiutighticcwi-? l;ner, i. 724 Myanos Kiver, i. 13 Vet. i i^e. ( I i:eq40 Negro Four. ii. 33s ■• N'ei;;ra' i;riiu:ii.'' the ii. 612 istit', town of, L .'>t;5 en naiu»; of, i. 505 'g-ioul i)ro;)riftnr of, U 565 'pal proprietors of, 1, 572 C:is"e comers, vi'dage in, i. 573 Uict of Rye parish…

disturb inces in the church at, i. I'.r.o rueetiug-house erected by seceders in, i.63Ci church closed in, i. C62 parish reorganized in, i. 6C3 present church edifice in, i. 6C6 old barring-ground in, i. 6C3 list of ministers and rectors of, i. 070 Presbyterian church incorporated, built and dedicated in, i. G75 Prcsbyt'.Tian church in, i. 671 list of ministers of Presbyterian church in, …

E. church incorporated i;i, i. 715 new M. E. church erecttd in, i. 715 Col. Jameson's headquarters at, 1. 716 Briuistniio A'l'.t-y, in, i. 719 neights of, i. 723 Fort Bid in, 1. 723 C;mip Field, in, i. 7*23 Rye Pond in, i. 7J3 North ?.iIoni, town of. i. 733 Cfction of town-hlpof, I. 733 organization of parish in, i. 742 union uf parish iu, with churches in KidgeflcM and rvidge()urv, 1. …

erection of Friends* meeting-house in,i.7€3 erection of academy iu, I. 703 act of incorponition of academy in, i. 76i; Natural Bridge in, i. 706 chalybeate spriiig in, i. 767 boulder-stoiie in, i. 7«'. £rst election of tovrn officers in, 1. 769 Notice, oUitnary of Andrew Corsa, ii. 532 of Father Orseuigo, L 70S of Kou. Pierre Van Cortlandt, i. lio cf Iloii. Robt. A. Morris, ti. 4i5 of M…

lu Council, U. 277 of Col. Drake, ii. 7ii5 of Col. lliiU, il. 70> of Congress, iL 612 of Council of War, 1. TO? of Council to people of Kye, ii, 472 of Court of i^ojiions. iL 272 ' Dutch nnthnrlTies, M. 277 •".vu. AVasUmzt'-n. li. 676 -.)vernor a^.i d'naci), i;. l'>5 Order of Governor Ttichard Nicolls, 11. 271 of " Tryon, i. 125 of Thomas Pell, iL 257 of town officers of Ityc,ii. 164 …

Epis. church .at, L 173 Passport to Daniel Bounett, i. 595 Patent, Bedford, i. 24 de Lancy, L 735 for Cornell's Neck, iL 273 for Grove F;irm, iL 2':;s for Nepperhaem, iL 5.54 Gov. Audro.s's, for B^onck's Land, il. 452 letter.^, for Mamaroaeck, L 470 middle of North Castle, 1. 701 NicoU's, for Bronck's L.'.nd, iL 4.'i4 "Rie,"'iL 141 royal for Bedford, i. 34 " " Brouck'a Laud, iL 454 "…

C96 Peat'h Pond, i. '67 Peekskill, to-n-n of, L 112 Indian name of. i. 112 earliest seitleraoat of, i. 113 settlement of pveseut village of, 1. 113 village of, incorpoTcitei!, 1. 113 .illage government of, organized, i. 113 ■ educational advantases of, i. 114 military aeadomy in, i. 115 academy in, i. 1!' high ociiool of, i. 115 St. Caiiriers school (Episcopal) in, i. 115 the Seminary…

Tryon, i. 12S glebe secured lo parish "f, i. 129 troubles in the ch!:r<:h in, i. 131 religious services .suspen<ied in, i. 132 sacked anil b-arnt, i. 132 Presbyterian.^ a' iiui;)r to seize church and glebe ill, i. l.':2 lirst Inc'irpova'ion of St. Peter'.<( church after the revo'iuUon, i. 1.^3' ►;ceo;id recior cnllcd to, i. 133 resiiinatioii of scii«;id ro'-t'ir of, i. 134 rectors of St.…

church in, i. 14T organization of second Presbyt ;riau churi in, i. 143 erection and dedication of church edif in, i. 14S erection of parsonage in. i. 149 organization of first Baptist chuich in, erection and dedication of meeting-Uous in, i. 150 list of pastors of Baptist church in, i. 150 Baptist burying-ground in, i. 150 M. E. church incorporated and erected in, 1. l.)0 Protestant …

S7 Pelham, town of, il. 27 origin of name of, ii. 27 plantation of Ann Hutchinson in, ii. 20 Indian Massaoro in, ii. 32 Manor of, erecrcd, ii. 55 Royal Patent grantcil lo, ii. 57 Bartow, village in, iL S.-* parish of Christ church organizei church crccicil in, ii. 9t rectory creeled in, ii. 09 list of rectors of Christ church i' erection of Huguenot Fore' chapel In, ii. l^d 3o INDEX…

C51 from .lohQ Hichhell, i. 4='.T from Lower YonXer>, ii. 639 from -Mayor ami AliierBian of New York, ii. CU from New Kochel'.e, i. S'^S from people of Fordham and West Farms. ii. +43 from people of Kyt, ii. 145 " " " Westchester, ii. 2>o from proprietor? of KiilsetleM, L 39" from Rev. i[r. Bonclet, L OuS frr-mtnistees of St, Peter's church, Westcho'ttT, ii. 3?T AVestcfie.-t'.'r, ii. …

liiver, j. 20?. r.M MoiK-r. i. .-i4'. f^r.i, v. ij. '.•:, •!l.V, 1. S-."i Pomeroy, Maj. Geu. Scth, i. 141 Pond, p.eaver, i. i51 Cohamoug-, i. 722 Crom, or Croriked, iu G72 Cross, or Peppeneghek, i. 4.'2S Long, i. 45' Peach, i. T6T Kye, IL 723 Simmons', L 57S M'arapus, i. 578 Poningoo Neck, iL 129 Pi)nus Neck proprietors of, ii. 14-1 Pomis i. 2. Popham, Brigadier Maj. William, iL 24…

ii. i:o a precinct of Rye parish, ii. ill Fpisc.'pal servi(;',-s in. ii. Ill 31. E. church :ucorporir>jd and erected in, a. Ill skirmish ijotweeu British and Ame.'icacs in, ;i. V.t account of acti:>n in, iL l-.'l Boutonvillo, village iu, ii. 124 I'owel, Rev. ^\ iliiain, ii. 397 Povvhag, or Pinaghag, ii. 10^5 Prevo!it,>!a,i. Ceu. Augustiiic, ii. CO Prince Charles's rodoulit, ii. j2S Pr…

SOT •^'-•'•i/^:, % t^.- Pardy'dStation, i. :c3 Putnam, Gen. Israel, L 153 QUANTIN-E, I3A.\0, i. G30 Quianaluirg, or CJroat Planting Neck, ii. 444 "R.\vE>.-5 Rock," i. 5.jl, y. 123 iiayraond Uill, ii. 117 Rece pt for manorial quit-rent, L 93 for ninncy by Rachel Pell, i. 53: fo" quit-reui of East Pat:.'iit, i. 4i>2 " " on Ryck's Patent, i. 91 " " to Uedfnrd, i. 3.'. '• " fro;a Ttioniai …

COO ;icVi'A • il.-or!, John, ii. 437 vivVi* •''!1 John, i. 40o j River, Acquacknouncke, or Ilutchinion's, L 242, Bronx, i. 2,>0 [U. 65 Byram, or Armonck, ii. 205 Cisqua, i. 33 Crosi, i. 3S Cioton, I. S3 Harlem, i. 523 Kisco, i. 579 litehauas, i. T22 Tklill, i. 43T Muscoota, ii. 2G0 Pocantico, 1. 2i'>S, SOS Pockeotessen, ii. 205 Sheldrake, i.4;i2 Sin Sinck, ii. 4 Sprains, ii. G54 …

ISO boundary line of, linaily settled, ii. 1',^ list of early inhabitants of, ii. 139 application for Patent for, ii. 140 list of deputies from, to General Court, iL j 142 j Royal Patent issued to, ii. 144 I people of, HSk for Patent, U. U"> Royal Patent granted to. ii. w, the State claims quit-rent of, ii. 15J liudd's Patent in, divideil, ii. 159 first settlement in, ii. ICO Burying H…

church, ii. 193 new church btiilt and consecrated in, ii. 193 Christ's chu'ch in, burned, ii. 193 ne".v church built and co.T^ccvated ic, iL 193 Christ church incorporated in, ii. 193 li.st of rectors ot Christ's church in, ii. 194 MetRodism introduced into, iL 195 Methodist Episcopal church erected and remodeled in, ii. 105 Milton, village in, ii. 196 Jay rami y residence in, ii. 203 Po…

Sarles, >;anoy II. i. 71 Sar'esvtUe, L 577 Scarsdafe, tovrn of, il '211 origin of name of, ii. 211 erected into mauur, ii. 212 parL-h org.tnized Ln. ii. 243 coiticr-stone of c';urch l.iid in, ii. 243 church ot St, Jamts-'jie-Le^.s incorporated lu, a. 243 gTov-nu.-s conveyed to church in, ii. 243 Ust of n;:** >TA in, iL 2 J7 'ici'-.d oc-urreiice in, ii. 243 ';.-ih t<.-r'e' 1:1, ii. 'i+S…

Hilary s parochial church in, ii. 696 Lake Mohegan, near, ii. 694 Shnte, Elisha, L 250 Simmon's Rond, i. 5:s Sing Sing, iL 4 village of, ii;corpo'-ated, ii. 9 j; St. Paul's Prot. Epis. church in, iL 11 j ' rectory of St. Paul's iu, iL 13 ' f list of rectors of St. Paul's church in, ii. 13 ; Trinity church organii;ed in, iL 13 I 31. E. church in, ii. 14 Baptist churc'a organized a:i.l er…

first minUic^r of church in, I. 5SS list of ministers of, i. 543 ouderliugeu en diakeaen of old Dutci church in, L 543 Headless Jlorsetuan of, 1. 54G Smith family of North Castle, i. 712 Joshua IT., i. 275 M.'it;son,t. G77 Rev. J. Ritchie, L : to Rev.J'.iin, ii. 17;: S.)mer-, Capt., iL 251 INDEX. Somera, tuWD of, ii. 251 llrst liame of, u. 251 oripin of name of, iL 251 TilJage of, …

Mary's Lake, ii. 57S Standard, PtCv. Thomas, ii. 234, S54 letters cf, ii. S.i4-3G4 death of, ii. Su2 TTlll of, ii. 002 " Stepi'ingr >rone lifrht," U. 420 "Sloaey Hill.s," ii. 123. Stouppe, lie',-. Pic-rre, 1. 634 Stranjr fiinii y, ii. 673 JIaj. Thom.i.=, ii. 673 Streheck, Eev. Ceo., i. 6T Stuai-t, Kev. .:\le.\-j:ider, i. CO Stu.Uveil, Thomas, ii. V>2 Sturtreon, PvCV., l.'ohert, L 50 S…

E. church, in, 1. 293 " " St. Paul's, L 293 Baptist church, in, i. 293 capture of Andre, i.".. i. 299 ^ monum:}nt to Andrl-'s captors, in, i. 346 Eevolulionary incidents in connect ion TTith, 1. S40 Teller, William, i. S">, 196 Teller's Point. L S5 Ten Broeck, Kev. Petrus, i. 136 Tennent, Kev, William, i. 48 Testimony about Col. Green's surprisal, Ii. G35 Tetard's Height, or Hill, ii. …

Paissell, L 700 Tryon, Gov., i. 123 Tuckahoe, ii. 0.55 Episcopal cliapo! erected in, li. 606 !i.->t of licctors of .Si John's chapel in, il. 637 if^ath. church in, iL 653 settlement of, iL 653 Tuckah'>e Hilis, ii. 657 hi>tiir!.-al incidents connected with, ii. C57 Turner, N.icnauiel. i. 2 ^ "Tunle Kock," L 75 Twitching'* Corners, i. 501 Isa.ic, L 501 UNrERniLL, Capt. John. i. 7, 197; …

S6; iL CIG . partition of the est'.ite of, 1. 3T Manor, partial division of. i. 105 final panition of, i. 106 Oliver, i. 105 rtu,.-a! arms of, i. 99 Oloii Stcphctison, i. It") autograph and serils of. i. liW Stephancs, i. 86, 94, OS, T3-i first lord of the manor, i. 9S CesceriOed from, i. 98 Van Hurler, Arendt, ii. -I'li slcetch of, ii. 45ii Van t'er PoncS, Adrlen, ii. .^79 Van Elsla…

Hi. 2\^ '* " by the clergy of the Province 1. 339 - Lewis Moir;5' secoad ietttr to, 1. 4T3 "Mr. Ba.tovr's :ctter= to, i. o;;3 ; 11. 324 • Bonilol's letfrs to, i. <>n, ii26 'ou'Jiu's lef'ivs t^i, i. •'►*?, 657 Ter'-;U'tti f tc, U. S73 •rifa leiteis to, ii. 3'>4, Zi'A 'oupe's If'ttcrs t''. i. *'■'•'', t'>tr> ••iLiurr's letters {■>, ii. 377 Venerable, petition to, from chnrch of Xew Roche…

James Watson, I. 547 -.- WeedjElnathan. ii. 115 Wells, Kev. Geo., i. C7 West Farms, town of, IL 433 Kir.f 3 Bridge, in, iL 433 snrvey of, iL -i';3 village of, iL 44 ) churches in, li. 4-10 Episcopal church erected, consecrated and incorporated in, ii. 440 Pre.sbyteuan ci-.urch incorporated and erected in, ii. ■( il j list of pastors of Presbyterian chmch in, ' ii. 441 I Dutch P.ef. c…

li. 532 '■ W.-!?t Somers. iL 260 Westchester, toivu of, ii. 263 original puix'ha.se of. ii. 263 tlrst settlers of. ii. 2 '4 ancient name of, ii. 2i;4 Dutch and I'ntc'isli cl.nms to, il. 273 lirst patent gr:>;it;il t'>, ii. ■->7 secoiid " " " ii, -39 rNDEX. 78s Westchester, snbni!=!Sion of, tendered to tbe Dutch, iL iv.) liiuding at, U. St'S ecliool-districts in, ii. 295 vUiajre, ii.…

1 ist of rectors in, ii. 305 r:st of V. I". S. school-masters in, ii. S09 ■_ licksite Friends niesting-house erected in, ii. 404 C>rthodo.\ Friends laeeting-houic erected in, ii. 4im 2i[. E. society orginized and incorporated in, ii. 4fi4 present .M. E, church erected in, ii. 4tM lioman Catholic Church In, ii. 4iU f ('huylerrtiie, viil;i;,'e in. iL 420 I>e Lanoey"3 milLs, in, -.i. 420 …

White Plain.?, Grace Protestaut Episcopal ch. organized and incorporated ia, li. 5.j0 originally a precinct of P^e parish, IL 5jO Grace church consecrated iu, ii. ."50 present church erected and consecrated in, ii. 551 list of rectors of Grace church in, iL 531 Koman Catholic church in, ii. 55:^ Baptist church in, ii. 532 puiilic bniidiags ia, ii. 5."-3 Declaration of Independence receiv…

Daniel Bondet, L 632 Kev. John Baitow, ii. 351 Rev. Thomas .Standard, iL 362 Stephanas Van Cortlandt, L 102 Stephen dc Lancoy, i. 736 Stephen Vari CortLandt, L lOS Thiimas Pe!I, ii. 44 " '• Sent., U. 63 WilLird, Rev. Living.ston, L 149 W ilk'tt, Hiui. Thomas. iL 274 Wii;ia:ir.-5 };:id?e, ii. 52-5 ; Capt. Daniel, ii. 19 I David, L 74, 2.'>.', 309 I Rev. C. C.,L l.-i» Wilmot, or Cooper…

Gi;< public buildings and churches of, U. 629 King's Bridge set o)T from, iL 630 ilanoi- Iliill in, ii. 6S2 Locust Uill in, ii. C40 St. John's church in, burned, repaired and consecrated, iL 640 first ineLtiou of parish of, iL 644 lirst rector of, iL C45 chui-cU erected in, iL 64G suffering of, during the Revolution, iL 647 St. John's church incori'Ontted iu, iL 647 Yonkors Kidge, St. …