WESTCHESTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY A LIBRARY AND RESEARCH CENTER The McDonald Interviews: Interviewees This list of interviewees is intended to give brief information regarding each of the people whom John Macdonald interviewed between 1844 and 1851. In some cases, no information could be found regarding the interviewee, particularly those whose first names were not provided by Macdonald. Mu…

His tombstone in the Old Dutch Burying Ground in Sleepy Hollow, New York, indicates that he died on November 25, 1851, aged 88 years, 3 months, and 6 days (WCHS Book 25A, p.130). ALLEN, Samuel Samuel Allen is listed as a 56-year-old farmer in the Town of New Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. A petition for probate for Samuel Allen or New Castle was filed with the Westchester Co…

Melick, "Descendants of John Archer of Fordham," 1951, Typescript in WCHS Library, p.84). ARCHER, William William Archer was the brother of interviewees Samuel Archer and Elizabeth Tuttle. He is listed as a 64-year-old farmer in the Town of West Farms, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. According to historian Harry C.W. Melick, William was born on June 1, 1785, and died on January 27, 1…

Battin told John Macdonald that he was in his 98th year at the time of his interview on October 23, 1849. He served in the 17th Light Dragoons of the British army during the Revolutionary War but remained in New York after the end of the conflict. He died on June 29, 1852. According to historian Benson Lossing, Battin was aged "one hundred years and four months" at the time of his death and was "p…

BAYLIES, Nathaniel See BAYLES, Nathaniel BEAGLE, Mary No information exists regarding a Mary Beagle in Westchester County during the 1840s. She may be Mary Bedell, who is listed as an 84-year-old resident of the Town of Cortlandt, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. A Mary Bedell who died on April 18, 1869, at the age of 90 is buried in the East-Yard Cemetery in Yorktown, New York (WCHS…

The tombstone of "Gilbert Barmore" in White Plains Rural Cemetery in White Plains, New York, indicates that he died on August 23, 1854, in his 71st year (WCHS Book #38, p.6). BELCHER, ____ (Mrs. Elisha) See BELCHER, Lydia BELCHER, Lydia Lydia Reynolds Belcher was a daughter of Horton Reynolds, whose home in Greenwich, Connecticut, was raided by Refugee cavalry commanded by Major Thomas Huggefo…

[page break] The McDonald Interviews: Interviewees BROWN, David John Macdonald indicated that David Brown was 86 years at the time of his interview on December 5, 1848. He is listed as an 89-year-old farmer in the Town of Harrison, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Greenwood Union Cemetery in Rye, New York, indicates that he was born on February 8, 1762, and died on Se…

It appears that Nehemiah Brown (1766-1847) was the only person by that name who was interviewed by John Macdonald. He was a brother of interviewee Merritt Brown. His tombstone in the Brown Family Burial Ground in Port Chester, New York, indicates that he died on December 4, 1847, aged 81 years, 10 months, and 11 days (WCHS Book #15, p.59; Book #17, p.82). See also Spencer P. Mead, Ye Historic or Y…

John Macdonald did not provide the first name of Mr. Buckout, whom he indicated was a resident of Morrisania. He may be Jacob Buckout who is listed as a 65-year-old farmer in the Town of West Farms, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. (Morrisania was part of the Town of West Farms from 1846-1855.) A petition for probate for Jacob Buckout of West Farms was filed with the Westchester County …

Her tombstone in the Purchase Friends Meeting House Cemetery in Purchase, New York, indicates that she died on January 8, 1864, aged 82 years, 1 month, and 26 days (WCHS Book #85, p.21). CARPENTER, James The James Carpenter who told John Macdonald to visit the graves of Thomas and Charity Huggeford in the Halsted Family Burial Ground in Purchase, New York, is likely one of two adult men named Ja…

The McDonald Interviews: Interviewees CARPENTER, Jotham Jotham Carpenter told John Macdonald that he was 85 years old at the time of his interview on October 30, 1848. He is listed as an 87-year-old resident of the Town of North Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Carpenter-Rundle Family Burial Ground in North Castle indicates that he died on March 27, 1852, a…

In her interview, she mentioned that she was 15 or 16 years old in 1781. CLARK, Moses Moses Clark told John Macdonald that he was born in 1763. He is listed as an 86-yearold farmer in the Town or Eastchester, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the First Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery in New Rochelle, New York, indicates that he died on October 11, 1850, aged 87 year…

CLOSE, Gilbert Gilbert Close's tombstone in North Greenwich Congregational Church Cemetery in Greenwich, Connecticut, indicates that he died on December 22, 1845. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21508723/gilbert-close COLES, Joseph Joseph Coles indicates that he was a native of Oyster Bay, New York. He may be the Joseph Coles who is listed as a 59-year-old farmer in the Town or Greenburgh, Ne…

He is listed as an 88-year-old farmer in the Town of West Farms, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Saint John's Cemetery in Yonkers, New York, indicates that he was born on November 21, 1852, aged 90 years, 9 months, and 29 days (WCHS Book #86, p.35). See Robert Bolton, The History of the Several Towns, Manors, and Patents of the County of Westchester… (New York: Charles…

She is listed as "Patty Couch," an 89-year-old resident of the Town of Westport, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in Colonial Cemetery in Westport, Connecticut, indicates that she died on October 11, 1851, in her 91st year. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35920466/martha_patty-couch COUTANT, Isaian Isaian Coutant was a brother or interviewee John Coutant. His tombs…

His tombstone in Hillside Cemetery in Cortlandt indicates that he was born on September 23, 1773, and died on October 7, 1862 (WCHS Book #28, p.60). CURSER, Sarah Although John Macdonald indicated that Sarah's surname was Corsa, it was actually spelled Curser. She is listed as "Sarah Curser," an 88-year-old resident of the Town of Yonkers, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. The tombstone…

DAVIS, Abraham Abraham Davis was a son of David Davis (Davids) and Jane Hatfield, and was the husband of interviewee Zipporan Miller Davis. He told John Macdonald that he was 80 years old at the time of his interview on November 21, 1846. He is listed as an 84-yearold resident of the Town of White Plains, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in White Plains Rural Cemetery in W…

His tombstone in Christ Church Cemetery in Greenwich indicates that he was born on October 20, 1772, and died on September 17, 1868. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/162617489/silas-davis DAVIS, Zipporan Zipporan Miller Davis was a daughter of Elijah Miller and Ann Fisher, and was the wife of interviewee Abraham Davis. She is listed as an 82-year-old resident of the Town of White Plains, New Y…

The tombstone of that Joseph Coles in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Yonkers indicates that he was born in 1787 and died in 1857 (WCHS Book #86, p. 35). DEVOE, Hannah Hannah Devoe was the wife of interviewee Joshua Devoe. John Macdonald indicated that she turned 90 years old in May 1847. Her husband, Joshua Devoe, is listed as a head of household in the Town of Greenburgh, New York, in the 1840 United…

DICKMAN, Daniel Daniel Dickman is likely Daniel Dixeman, who is listed as an 89-year-old resident of the Town of Westport, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. DISBROW, Ebenezer Squire Ebenezer Squire Disbrow is listed as "Squire Disbrow," a 75-year-old resident of the Town of Westport, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Green Farms Upper Church Cemetery…

DYCKMAN, Michael Michael Dyckman was a nephew of Westchester Guides Abraham "Brom" Dyckman and Michael Dyckman. He resided in the present Dyckman Farmhouse Museum in Manhattan. His tombstone in Oakland Cemetery in Yonkers, New York, indicates that he died on November 24, 1854 (WCHS Book #40, p.43). EDWARDS, ____ (Mrs. Daniel) Amelia Edwards was the wife of interviewee Daniel Edwards. She is liste…

FEEKS, Joseph Joseph Feeks told John Macdonald that he was 78 years old at the time of his interview on November 1, 1848. FERRIS, ____ (Mrs. Thomas) Mary Ann Ferris was the wife of Thomas Ferris of the Westchester County Militia. She is listed as a 96-year-old resident of the Town of North Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in Middle Patent Rural Cemetery in North C…

His tombstone in Middle Patent Rural Cemetery in North Castle, New York, indicates that he died on October 28, 1858, aged 85 years, 2 months, and 11 days (WCHS Book #23, p.66). FIELD, Jane Jane Haviland Field was the widow of Aaron Field. She told John Macdonald that she was born in the Fall of 1765. Her tombstone in the Purchase Friends Meeting House Cemetery in Purchase, New York, indicates th…

Her tombstone in Tomac Burying Ground in Greenwich indicates that she was born on November 6, 1757, and died on November 27, 1858. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15534396/hannah-ford FOUNTAIN, James James Fountain told John Macdonald that he was in his 79th year at the time of his interview on November 2, 1848. His tombstone in Lounsbury Family Burial Ground in Bedford, New York, indicates …

His tombstone in Saint Paul's Episcopal Church Cemetery in Mount Vernon, New York, indicates that he died on January 17, 1861, aged 89 years, 2 months, and 11 days (WCHS Book #13, Volume 1, p.104). FROST, David No information appears to be available regarding David Frost. GARRETSON, Garret See GARRISON, Garret GARRISON, Garret Garret's surname was actually Garrison. He is listed as a 90-year…

His obituary in the Westchester Herald on December 26, 1855, indicates that he died at the age of 97. GILBERT, Abram No information appears to be available regarding Abram Gilbert. GREEN, Jeremiah Jeremian Green is listed as an 85-year-old farmer in the Town of North Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Middle Patent Rural Cemetery in North Castle indicates that…

His tombstone in Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery in New Rochelle, New York, indicates that he died on March 4, 1855, aged 83 years and 13 days (WCHS Book #17, p.21). GUION, Elijah Elijah Guion is listed as a 59-year-old resident of the Town of White Plains, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Purdy Family Burial Ground (Jonathan Purdy Family Cemetery) in White Plai…

Her tombstone in the Halsted Family Burial Ground in Purchase, New York, indicates that she died on November 29, 1871, aged 86 years, 9 months, and 12 days (WCHS Book #39, p.83). HALSTED, Daniel Daniel Halsted was the husband of interviewee Harriet Hunt Halsted. He is listed as a 71- year-old farmer in the Town of Harrison, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Halsted…

Elisha Hawley served in the coast guard of the Connecticut Militia. His tombstone in the Titieus Cemetery in Ridgefield, Connecticut, indicates that he died on April 18, 1850, aged 91 years. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11244044/elisha-hawley HAWLEY, Lemuel (Deacon) Although John Macdonald indicated that Lemuel's surname was Holley, he was actually spelled Hawley. His tombstone in Redding…

She is listed as an 88-year-old resident of the Town of New Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. HOBBY, Anna Anna Reynolds Hobby was the widow of David Hobby, Jr. (1769-1829). She is listed as "Ann Hobby," a 78-year-old resident of the Town or North Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in Middle Patent Rural Cemetery in North Castle indicates that she …

He is listed as an 89- year-old resident of the Town or North Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Middle Patent Rural Cemetery in North Castle indicates that he died on January 1, 1857, aged 95 years, 11 months, and 19 days (WCHS Book 23A, p.75). HOLLEY, Lemuel (Deacon) Lemuel's surname was actually Hawley. His tombstone in Redding Ridge Cemetery in Redding, Conn…

Holmes," a 54-year-old farmer in the Town or Greenburgh, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His death notice in The New York Times indicates that he died on October 31, 1881, aged 85 years (The New York Times, November 2, 1881). HOLMES, Patty John Macdonald indicated that Patty Holmes was 94 years at the time of her interview on November 2, 1848. She is listed as a 95-year-old resident …

John Horton is listed as a 70-year-old farmer in the Town of White Plains, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery in White Plains indicates that he died on September 13, 1854, aged 74 years, 6 months, and 17 days (WCHS Book 17, p.29). The tombstone no longer exists, as the remains in the Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery were moved to a plot …

His tombstone in Fair Ridge Cemetery in Chappaqua, New York, indicates that he was born in 1787 and died in 1848. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21553459/joseph-ryder-hyatt The McDonald Interviews: Interviewees HYATT, Nathaniel Nathaniel Hyatt was a son of Abraham Hyatt. He is listed as a 70-year-old resident of the Town of New Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombsto…

Edwin Willis June is listed as Willis June, a 42-year-old farmer in the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Green Cemetery in Greenwich indicates that he died on August 17, 1864, aged 57 years. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12675950/edwin-willis-june JUNE, Zabud Zabud June is listed as an 84-year-old farmer in the Town of North Salem, New Y…

His tombstone in the Purchase Friends Meeting House Cemetery in Purchase, New York, indicates that he died on October 2, 1847, aged 81 years and 9 months (WCHS Book #85, p. 71). [page break] The McDonald Interviews: Interviewees KETCHUM, Morris A native of Waterford, New York, Morris Ketchum was a successful banker. He is listed as a 48-year-old merchant in the Town of Westport, Connecticut, in …

His tombstone in the Chappaqua Friends Meeting House Cemetery in Chappaqua, New York, indicates that he died on February 23, 1849, aged 85 years, 8 months, and 19 days (WCHS Book #54, p. 33). KIPP, Gilbert Gilbert Kipp was a brother of interviewee Benjamin Kipp and a nephew or Captain Samuel Kipp and Lieutenant James Kipp of DeLancey's Refugees. He is listed as an 84-year-old farmer in the Town o…

KNAPP, Benjamin Benjamin Knapp told John Macdonald that he was 78 years old at the time of his interview on October 31, 1848. He is listed as a 79-year-old farmer in the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Knapp Cemetery in Greenwich indicates that he died on January 14, 1866, aged 94 years and 14 days. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27968566…

His tombstone in Asbury Methodist Church Cemetery in Yonkers, New York, indicates that he died on March 25, 1850, aged 84 years, 6 months, and 17 days (WCHS Book #17, p. 148). LOCKWOOD, Daniel John Macdonald indicated that Daniel Lockwood was born in January 1769. He is listed as an 81-year-old farmer in the Town of Stamford, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Westove…

LYON, Abraham Abraham Lyon's tombstone in Putnam Cemetery in Greenwich, Connecticut, indicates that he died on August 26, 1849, aged 85 years. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110681677/abraham-lyon [page break] The McDonald Interviews: Interviewees LYON, James James Lyon served in the Westchester County Militia during the Revolutionary War. He is listed as an 88-year-old farmer in the Town o…

LYON, Samuel (or Chestnut Ridge) Samuel Lyon is occasionally referred to as Samuel Lyons. He is listed as the son of Major Samuel Lyon of the Westchester County Militia. He is listed as a 62-year-old farmer in the Town of North Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Long Ridge Union Cemetery in Stamford, Connecticut, indicates that he died on July 26, 1850, aged 73 ye…

His tombstone in the Old Baptist Church Cemetery in Greenwich indicates that he died on February 7, 1853, aged 70 years (WCHS Book #15, p. 75). [page break] The McDonald Interviews: Interviewees LYON, Samuel (or Yonkers) Samuel Lyon served in the Westchester County Militia during the Revolutionary War. He is listed as an 85-year-old farmer in the Town of Yonkers, New York, in the 1850 United Sta…

MCLEAN, Donald Donald McLean is listed as Donald McLeane, an 80-year-old native of Scotland residing in the 16th Ward or New York City in the 1850 United States Census. He is listed as an 84-year-old farmer in the Town of New Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in White Plains, New York, on June 10, 1861, "having nearly completed the 3rd year of his age," appeared in …

MEAD, Calvin Mead's tombstone in Quaker Ridge Cemetery in Greenwich, Connecticut, indicates that he died on June 18, 1847, aged 87 years. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27508427/calvin-mead MEAD, Deborah Close Deborah Close Mead was the widow of Zaccheus Mead. She is listed as a 91-year-old resident of the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States census. MEAD, Levi Levi Mea…

MERRITT, David John Macdonald indicated that David Merritt was a resident of Cortlandt, New York. The McDonald Interviews: Interviewees MERRILL, Lott Lott Merritt is listed as a 73-year-old farmer in the Town of Rye, New York, in the 1850 United States census. His tombstone in the Blind Brook Burial Ground (Milton Cemetery) in Rye, New York, indicates that he died on September 18, 1854, aged 77 …

His tombstone in White Plains Rural Cemetery in White Plains, New York, indicates that he died on September 29, 1846, aged 82 years (WCHS Book #38, p.86). MILLER, David (Captain, or Bedford) John Macdonald indicated that David Miller was 80 years old at the time of his interview on October 31, 1846. He is listed as an 83-year-old resident of the Town of Bedford in the 1850 United States Census. H…

Her tombstone in White Plains Rural Cemetery in White Plains, New York, indicates that she died on November 3, 1849, aged 90 years, 1 month, and 12 days (WCHS Book #38, p.87). [page break] The McDonald Interviews: Interviewees MILLER, Margaret Margaret Horton Miller was a daughter of Caleb Paulding Horton and was the wife of interviewee Robert Miller. Her tombstone in White Plains Rural Cemetery…

MONTROSS, Barnardus All legal documents filed with Westchester County indicate that Montross's first name was Barnardus, not Bernardus. He was a son of interviewee Nathaniel Montross. Montross was a general officer in the New York State Militia and is usually referred to by that rank by John Macdonald. He is listed as a 56-year-old resident of the Town of Yorktown, New York, in the 1850 United Sta…

Robert Morris was the son of Richard Morris (1730-1810), who served as Chief Justice of New York from 1779 to 1790, and Sarah Ludlow (1730-1791). He was born on June 28, 1762, and died on February 22, 1851. He is listed as an 87-year-old resident of the Town of West Farms, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. See Cuyler Reynolds, ed., *Genealogical and Family History of Southern New York an…

MULLINEX, Jesse Although John Macdonald also spelled Jesse's surname as Mullineaux, Mollineux, and Mullineaux, it is usually spelled Mullinex. John Macdonald indicated that he was 82 years old at the time of his interview on November 11, 1846. He is listed as an 85-year-old farmer in the Town of New Rochelle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Trinity Episcopal Church Cem…

See Grenville Mackenzie, "Families of the Colonial Town of Philipsburgh," Typescript in WCHS Library, p.502-507. William S. Pelletreau, *Early Wills of Westchester County, New York, from 1664 to 1784* (New York: Francis P. Harper, 1898), p.316. OAKLEY, Sarah Sarah Oakley was a daughter of Westchester Guide Cornelius Oakley. She is listed as a 54-year-old resident of the Town of White Plains, New …

See his death notice in the *Eastern State Journal*, White Plains, N.Y., August 3, 1849. ODELL, Joseph Joseph Odell was the husband of interviewee Rebecca Odell. He told John Macdonald that he was born in 1766. He is listed as an 84-year-old farmer in the Town of Greenburgh, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Saint John's Cemetery in Yonkers, New York, indicates that he …

See Grenville Mackenzie, "Families of the Colonial Town of Philipsburgh," Typescript in WCHS Library, p.689. ORSER, Taiman Orser's first name appears to have been Taiman, although some sources spell his first name as Taiman or Taimon. He was a son of Jonas Orser and Elizabeth Pugsley. John Macdonald indicated that Orser was 82 years old at the time of his interview on October 17, 1850. He is list…

PALMER, Dennam John Macdonald indicated that Dennam Palmer was 84 years old at the time of his interview on November 23, 1849. PARK, Abby Abby Park is likely Abigail Park. She is listed as a 70-year-old resident of the Town of White Plains, New York, in the 1860 United States Census. Her tombstone in White Plains Rural Cemetery in White Plains, New York, indicates that she died on December 8, 187…

Park or Harrison, which was presented for probate on March 18, 1863, indicates that she was a single woman, and that John Park was her brother (Westchester County Wills Liber 46, p.217-218). Phebe Park is listed as a 50-year-old resident of the Town of Harrison in the 1850 United States Census, and as a 65-year-old resident of the Town of Harrison in the 1860 United States Census. Her tombstone in…

His tombstone in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow, New York, indicates that he was born on January 27, 1794, and died on March 28, 1850. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55074129/john-paulding See Grenville Mackenzie, "Families of the Colonial Town of Philipsburgh," Typescript in WCHS Library, p.537-539. PAULDING, John (Colonel) John Paulding was a nephew of John Paulding, one of the th…

PETERSON, John (John Patterson) John Peterson was also known as John Patterson and Jack Patterson. In an interview, he indicates that his actual surname was Patterson. His obituary in the Westchester Herald indicates that he died on October 2, 1850, aged 103 years. See "Jack Peterson." Westchester Herald, Ossining, N.Y., December 24, 1850. POST, Frederick Frederick Post's tombstone in Saint John'…

QUINBY, Josiah John Macdonald indicated that Josiah Quinby was 85 years old at the time of his interview on October 25, 1848. Quinby told John Macdonald that he was born in 1763. According to genealogist Henry Cole Quinby, Josiah Quinby was born on November 1, 1763, and died on either June 1, 1852, or February 5, 1853. See Henry Cole Quinby, Genealogical History of the Quinby (Quimby) Family in En…

"John Randall" is listed as a 77-year-old gentleman in the 12th Ward of New York City in the 1850 United States Census. The death notice for "John Randall, Esq." in The Evening Post indicates that he died on November 5, 1850, "in the 79th year of his age" (The Evening Post, New York, N.Y., November 6, 1850). A petition for probate for "John Randall" of New York City was filed with the New York Cou…

Reed is listed as a 37-year-old hatter in the Town or North Salem, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in June Cemetery in North Salem indicates that he was born on August 13, 1813, and died on October 19, 1891 (WCHS Book #42, p.36). [page break] The McDonald Interviews: Interviewees REYNOLDS, Abraham Abraham Reynolds told John Macdonald that he was born in 1772. His tombst…

She is listed as a 78-year-old resident of the Town of North Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. ROMER, John John Romer was a son of Jacob Romer and Frena Haerlager, and was the husband of Leah Van Tassel. He is listed as an 86-year-old farmer in the Town of Greenburgh, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Elmsford Reformed Church Cemetery in Elmsford, …

Mary Sniffen was killed during the Revolutionary War in Rye, New York, when traveling from a party from Greenwich, Connecticut to New York City. Mary's mother, Eunice Sniffen Lyon, was Mary's sister. She is listed as a 59-year-old resident of the Town of Rye, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in Greenwood Union Cemetery in Rye indicates that she died on February 25, 1863, a…

Nelson Schofield is listed as a head of household in the Town of Mamaroneck, New York, in the 1830 United States Census. The one free white male aged 60-69 in this household was presumably the interviewee. Although Nelson Schofield is not listed as a head or household in the 1840 United States Census, he is listed as a resident or New Rochelle, New York, on an 1841 deed (Westchester County Land Re…

Lee is likely William See, who owned a store at the northwest corner of the intersection of Broadway, Bedford Road and Beekman Avenue in present-day Sleepy Hollow, New York during the time that John Macdonald was conducting his interviews. He is listed as a 46-year-old merchant in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Old Dutch Burying Ground …

He is listed as a 78-year-old farmer in the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. SMITH, Caleb Caleb Smith was the husband of Hannah Dyckman, who was a sister of Westchester Guides Abraham "Brom" Dyckman and Michael Dyckman. He is listed as a 76-year-old farmer in the Town of Yonkers, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Saint John's Cemetery in…

His mother, Anna Van Wart, was Isaac Van Wart's sister (see Grenville Mackenzie, "Families of the Colonial Town of Philipsburgh," Typescript in WCHS Library, p. 829 and 760). He is listed as a 65-year-old farmer and innkeeper in the Town of Greenburgh, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow, New York, indicates that he was born on Augus…

STEVENSON, ____ (Mrs.) Mrs. Stevenson is likely Ann Stevenson. She told John Macdonald that she was 88 years old at the time of her interview on October 23, 1849. She is listed as an 89-year-old native of Scotland residing in the 6th Ward of New York City in the 1850 United States Census. Also residing in the same household at the time is her son, 58-year-old Dr. John B. Stevenson, whom it appears…

His tombstone in Middle Patent Rural Cemetery in North Castle, New York, indicates that he was born on February 5, 1755, and died on December 10, 1846. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42854584/silas-sutherland SUTTON, James John Macdonald indicated that James Sutton was 82 years old at the time of his interview on November 17, 1847. His tombstone in the Gnarlich Family Burial Ground in Mount …

His tombstone in Greenwood Union Cemetery in Rye indicates that he died on October 15, 1858, aged 89 years, 3 months, and 18 days (WCHS Book #15, p. 40). TOFFEY, Esther Mrs. Toffey is likely Esther Toffey, who is listed as an 87-year-old resident of the Town of New Rochelle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery in New Rochelle indicates th…

Caleb himself was elected to the New York State Assembly, served two terms in the United States House of Representatives, and held the position of Westchester County Judge from 1807 to 1820 and 1823 to 1846. He was born on December 22, 1759, and died on January 1, 1846. https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/T000303 TOMPKINS, Charity Charity Purdy Tompkins was the wife of interviewee Washington…

His death notice in The Evening Post indicates that he died on May 26, 1855, in the 90th year of his age (The Evening Post, New York, N.Y., May 28, 1855). TOMPKINS, Washington George Washington Tompkins was the husband of interviewee Charity Tompkins. He is listed as a 79-year-old farmer in the Town of White Plains, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in White Plains Rural C…

TUTTLE, Elizabeth Elizabeth Archer Tuttle was a sister of interviewees Samuel Archer and William Archer. UNDERHILL, Sophia Sophia Haight Underhill was a daughter of Samuel Haight and Rebecca Fowler, and was the wife of Jesse Underhill (son of Jacob Underhill and Amy Hallock). John Macdonald indicated that she was 83 years old at the time of her interview on October 16, 1848. According to genealog…

In their interview, they briefly discuss George Washington's time at Valentine Hill in Yonkers. They may be Elijah Valentine, George B. Valentine, and Thomas B. Valentine, who appear to have been residing on Valentine's Hill when Macdonald was conducting his interviews. Elijah Valentine is listed as a 36-year-old farmer, George B. Valentine is listed as 49-year-old farmer, and Thomas B. Valentine …

Pierre Van Cortlandt Jr., was born on August 29, 1762, and died on July 13, 1848. https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/V000023 VAN WART, Alexander The Reverend Alexander Van Wart was a son of Isaac Van Wart, one of the three captors of British Major John Andre, and Rachel Storm. He was a preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is listed as a 50-year-old farmer and resident of the Town …

She told John Macdonald that she would turn 92 years old in May 1848. She is listed as "Susannah Vredenburgh," a 94-year-old resident of the Town of Yonkers, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone of Susan Vredenburgh in Saint Paul's Episcopal Church Cemetery in Mount Vernon, New York, indicates that she died on July 20, 1854, aged 98 years, 2 months, and 17 days (WCHS Book #13,…

Webb) Betsey Webb was referred to as "Mrs. Webb (born Pell)" in her interview of September 5, 1844. She is listed as "Betsy Webb," a 65-year-old resident of the Town of Pelham, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. The tombstone of Betsey Webb in the Ferris Family Burial Ground in Bronx, New York, indicates that she died on May 19, 1860, aged 73 years, 5 months, and 9 days (WCHS Book #17, p.…

A petition for probate was filed with the Westchester County Surrogate's Court on September 11, 1855 (Westchester County Wills Liber 37, p. 190). WETMORE, Elizabeth Bush Elizabeth Bush Wetmore told John Macdonald that she was in her 88th year at the time of her interview on December 6, 1848. She is listed as "Elizabeth Whetmore," an 89-year-old resident of the Town of Rye, New York, in the 1850 U…