Macdonald, John. Interview with Washburn, Samuel, b.c.1762; (1849-11-06). John M. McDonald Interviews, 1844-1851, WCHS item 1865. Westchester County Historical Society. Transcribed by history.croton.news April 2026.
INTERVIEWEE: Samuel Washburn
DATE: 1849-11-06
LOCATION: New Castle, New York
November 6th Samuel Washburn of Mount Pleasant aged 87: "I am a native of this vicinity having [marg: born?] been in the adjacent town of New Castle. My father remained here between the lines until the year 1780, but he was so much harassed and plundered by Skinners and cowboys that he then went with his family to Long I…