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Macdonald, John. Interview with Chadeayne, Samuel, c.1770-c.1854; (1848-10-16). John M. McDonald Interviews, 1844-1851, WCHS item 1386. Westchester County Historical Society. Transcribed by history.croton.news April 2026.

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35. removed to North Castle Church. Charles Leggett was born at West Farms or West Chester, but when a small boy was taken by an uncle Joseph Leggett of North Castle where he was brought up. The Kipps probably induced him to join De Lancey's. He was a bold, resolute man, middle sized and strong. I think there was no fighting when Major Lyon was taken by Totten. October 16th Samuel Chadeayne. "I t…
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A few moments after he met some Friends going to their meeting whom he accosted, and who gave similar directions about his route. In spite of all this, and in sight of the young woman (Mary [page break] 37. Williams, who followed on and watched from curiosity) when a few moments after he came to where the highway branches, he took the Tarrytown road. Mary Williams and the inhabitants generally alw…
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