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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

"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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

" 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. Henkt L. Stoei;,s …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

: 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

'• 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

(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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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-' …