Macdonald, John. Interview with Edwards, Amelia, b.c.1770; (1844-08). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 340. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 105 - Mrs. Edwards: 1844. Augt. When the French and Americans advanced to West Farms in 1781, the women and children escaped to York Island by the Morrisania Ferry. The cause way from West Chester to Throgs Neck was covered with water at high tide, and was dif- -ficult to pass at low tide. There was a flood gate in the middle. Peter Delancey married a …