Macdonald, John. Interview with Schureman, John, b.1766; (1844). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 193. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
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- Hufeland Index Page 026 - John Schureman John Schureman: The British army, or part of them, in advancing to White Plains in 1776, passed my house, and so got upon the Maron eck and White Plains road. My father was killed by a party (supposed to be British refugees) who were plundering his cattle. Shube Merritt was bold and reckless. He married a Secor of New Rochelle. In …