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Containing specially prepared articles relative to the County, written by distinguished residents ;

matters concerning the County's history; organization of Towns, Villages and Cities;

population as shown by the various census enumerations, with other statistics and

general facts of interest and value. Names and addresses of present officials

in County, Towns, Cities and Villages, together with a complete list of

Lawyers practicing in the several localities.

Also, containing the portraits and biographies of distinguished men connected with the County's
early history, as well as of prominent officials of the present time.

WHITE PLAINS, N. Y.;
HENRY T. SMITH, PUBLISHER.

1898.

PREFACE.

The compilation and presentation of this work is largely due
to the urgent solicitation and support of prominent officials and
residents of Westchester County. Recognizing the necessity of
securing, while data is yet available, as complete a record as
possible of officials connected with the County's history, and
estimating that the preservation of such record, in convenient
book form, will be of practical value, in the future as well as
at the present time, the author and compiler, at great expense,
has completed the work. He trusts that as a book of reference
it will be found invaluable.

An effort has been made to secure all names, with residence,
of persons entitled toi a place in the County's civil list. These
have been arranged in such a manner as to enable those who
consult the book to trace the official history of every person at
any time connected with the County government or with its
local branches. As far as possible the development of each
department has been shown.

Special articles, relative to matters deemed of public import
ance, have been recorded in the hope that they may prove inter-
esting and instructive.

In the preparation of biographies, it has been the desire to
indulge in no undeserved praise, or fulsome laudation. Every
man has been accorded the credit he honestly deserves, and it
has been the author's sincere purpose to bring to public recog-
nition the characteristics and traits of each official who has
been deemed worthy of biographical consideration.

The aim of the author has been to make the work authentic
in facts and dates. A great amount of tedious and exacting
labor has been found necessary to render it so, partly owing
to the fact that the compilation of such a work has never before
been attempted in this county. In the absence of authenti-
cated records, in many cases dependence had to be placed upon
the memory of old residents. It is therefore possible, that
despite most conscientious and indefatigable labor, an occa-
sional error may be found. ,

The author takes this occasion to publicly tender his thanks
to all who have rendered assistance to him, assuring them that
but for such invaluable aid his labor might have been more
than disproportionably increased.

MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST.

THE COUNTY OF WESTOHESTEE,

Westchester County has the proud distinction of being one of
the twelve original counties of the State of New York, under
the English rule. It was erected by the act of 1683. The
twelve counties were, Albany, Cornwall, Dukes, Dutchess,
Kings, New York, Orange, Queens, Richmond, Suffolk, Ulster
and Westchester. Two of these, Cornwall and Dukes counties,
were subsequently attached to other States.

Prior to the formation of counties, and under the Dutch
rule, the only divisions were the cities and towns. In
1665, a district, or Sheriffalty, called Yorkshire, was erected. It
comprised Long Island, Staten Island and a part of what is
now Westchester County. For judicial purposes it was divided
into three ridings. What is now Westchester County was
united with what is now Kings County, Staten Island and
Newtown, to form the West Riding.

The act of 1683, referred to, reads: "An Act to divide the
Province of New York and dependencies into Shires and Coun-
tys, etc." "Having taken into consideration the necessity of
dividing the Province into respective Countys, for the better
governing and settling courts in the same, be it enacted by the
Governor, Council and the Representatives, and by the author-
ity of the same, that the said Province be divided into twelve
Countys as followeth: The County of Westchester, to con-
teyne West and Eastchester, Bronx-land Fordham, Anne
Hook's Neck, Richbells, Miniford's Islands, and all the land on
the maine to the eastward of Manhattan's Island as farre as
the government extends, and the Yonker's land, and northward
along Hudson's River as farre as the Highland." "This bill
having been three times read before the Governor and Council,
is assented to, the first of November, 1683."

It is presumed that the county was named in honor of
Chester, England, the title having been bestowed after the
English occupancy. As it was named subsequent to the town
of Westchester, which was created in 1667, it is therefore al-
leged that the town gave to the county its title. Governor
Nicoll, who had changed the name of the province from New
Netherland to New York, and named nearly all the other settle-
ments after the various titles which King James, then Duke
of York, possessed, such as York, Albany, etc., and styled what
is now Westchester County and Long Island as Yorkshire, gave
the first patent to the town which he directed should be called
Westchester, describing the town within the same boundaries
it had when it was, recently, annexed to New York city.

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William Smith, the historian, of New York, in 1756, thus de-
scribed the county: "Westchester County is large, and in-
cludes all the land beyond the Island of Manhattans along the
Sound to the Connecticut line, which is its eastern boundary.
It extends northward to the middle of the Highlands, and west-
ward to Hudson's Biver. A great part of this county is con-
tained in the manors of Philipsburg, Pelham, Fordham, and
Courtlandt, the last of which has the privilege of sending a rep-
resentative to the General Assembly. The county is tolerably
settled. The lands are in general rough but fertile, and there-
fore the farmers run principally on grazing. It has several
towns, Eastchester, Westchester, New Bochelle, Bye, Bed-
ford and North Castle. The inhabitants, are either English, or
Dutch Presbyterians, Episcopalians, Quakers, and French
Protestants. The former are the most numerous. The two
Episcopal missionaries are settled at Eye and Eastchester, and
receive each 60 annually taxed upon the county. The town
of Westchester is an incorporated borough, enjoying a Mayor's
court and the right of being represented by a Member in As-
sembly."

Beside the Hudson Eiver and Long Island Sound, forming the
western and eastern boundaries, there are in the county sev-
eral small streams, Peekskill Creek and Croton Eiver, which
rise in Dutchess and Putnam counties, run south westward
across the northwestern part of the county to the Hudson ; the
Saw Mill Eiver runs from Mount Pleasant to the Hudson
Eiver at Yonkers; the Bronx Eiver, the Hutchinson Eiver and
the Mamaroneck Eiver run south into the Long Island Sound;
the Byram Eiver runs from Westchester, principally in Con-
necticut, and forms two miles of the State boundary from its
moith in Long Island Sound, which receives some other small
streams from the southeast angle of Westchester County, direct
across the southwest angle of Connecticut.

The county was divided by the act of March 7, 1788, into
twenty towns, viz: Bedford, Cortlandt, Eastchester, Green-
burgh, Harrison, Mamaroneck, Mount Pleasant, New Eochelle,
North Castle, North Salem, Pelham, Poundridge, Eye, Salem,
Scarsdale, Stephentown, Westchester, White Plains, Yonkers
and Yorktown. The county having an area of 500 square miles.

The name of the town of Salem, was changed to South Salem,
April 6, 1806, and to Lewisboro, February 13, 1840, and a part of
North Salem was annexed April 26, 1844. Ossining was formed
from Mount Pleasant, May 2, 1845. New Castle was formed from
North Castle, March 18, 1791, and a part of Somers annexed May
12, 1846. The name of Stephentown was changed to Somers,

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April 6, 1808. West Farms was formed from Westchester, May
13, 1846. Morrisania was formed from West Farms, December
7, 1855. Kingsbridge was formed from Yonkers, December 16,
1872.

At present there are twenty-two towns in the county, viz:
Bedford, Cortlandt, Eastchester, Greenburgh, Harrison, Lewis-
boro, Mamaroneck, Mount Pleasant, New Castle, New Rochelle,
North Castle, North Salem, Ossining, Pelham, Poundridge,
Rye, Scarsdale, Somers, White Plains, Yorktown, the city and
town of Mount Vernon, and the city and town of Yonkers.

The village and town of Yonkers were chartered as a city in
1872. The former village of Mount Vernon, in the town of
Eastchester, was chartered as a city in 1892; the remaining
portion of the town was continued under the name of the town
of Eastchester.

Reference is made elsewhere to the early courts of the county,
established at the county's organization in the borough of
Westchester, and remained there until 1759. Courts continued
to be held alternately at the court house in White Plains, and
in the court house in Bedford, until 1870, when, by chapter 550
of the laws of 1870, it was enacted that the courts in and for
Westchester County should be hereafter held at the court
house in White Plains.

By an act passed by the Legislature, April 15, 1857, the coun-
ties of New York, Westchester, Kings and Richmond were
united in one Police District, to be known as the Metropolitan
Police District. By an act passed in 1866 the Police Board and
four Sanitary Commissioners were made to compose a Board
of Health for the district, and the said Board of Health was
given power to grant licenses for the sale of intoxicating
liquors within the district, except in the County of Westchester.
The laws relating to the Metropolitan Sanitary District and
Board of Health so far as they applied to Westchester County,
were repealed by the laws of 1871, chapter 433.

The limits of the county as first established and as organized
by the general acts of 1788 and 1801 remained the same up to
January 1, 1874, when by an act of the Legislature, passed May
23, 1873, the towns of Morrisania, West Farms and Kingsbridge
were annexed to the city and county of New York.

By an act of the Legislature, passed June 6, 1895, more ter-
ritory belonging to Westchester County was annexed to the city
and county of New York; territory lying within the incorporated
villages of Wakefield, Eastchester and Williamsbridge, the
town of Westchester and portions of the towns of Eastchester
and Pelham. As the act reads: "All that territory comprised

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within the limits of the towns of Westchester, Eastchester and
1'elham which has not been annexed to the city and county of
New York, at the time of the passage of this act, which lies
southerly of a straight line drawn from the point where the
northerly line of the city of New York meets the centre line
of the Bronx River, to the middle of the channel between Hunt-
er's and Glen Islands, in Long Island Sound, and all that terri-
tory lying within the incorporated limits of the village of Wake-
field, which lies northerly of said line, with the inhabitants
and estates therein, is hereby set off from the county of West-
Chester and annexed to, merged into and made part of the city
and county of New York, and of the twenty-fourth ward of
said city."

The population of the county, as shown by the several census
enumerations, taken in 1698 and subsequently, was as follows :
In 1698, 1,063; in 1703, 1,946; in 1712, 2,815; in 1723, 4,409; in
1731, 6,033; in 1737, 6,745; in 1746, 9,235; in 1749, 10,703; in
1756, 13,257; in 1771, 21,745; in 1790, 24,003; in 1800, 27,347; in
1810, 30,272; in 1814, 26,367; in 1820, 32,638; in 1825, 33,131; in
1830, 36,456; in 1835, 38,789; in 1840, 48,686; in 1845, 47,394; in
1850, 58,263; in 1855, 80,678; in 1860, 99,497; in 1865, 101,167;
in 1870, 131,348; in 1875, 103,564; in 1880, 108,988; in 1890,
146,772; in 1892, 147,830.

MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST. 9

General Election, November 8, 1898.

The State Constitution adopted in 1894 re-arranges the terms
of office and times of elections of the Governor, Lieutenant-
Governor, State Officers, Senators and municipal officers so
that the elections for State Officers will occur on the even-num-
bered years and the elections for municipal officers on the odd-
numbered years.

The term of office of the Governor and the Lieutenant-Gover-
nor has been changed from three to two years, commencing
January 1, 1897; it is also provided that an election for Secre-
tary of State, State Comptroller, State Treasurer, Attorney-
General and State Engineer shall be held in the year one thou-
sand, eight hundred and ninety-eight, and every two years
thereafter their successors shall be chosen for the term of two
years. For the first time in the history of the State, all the
above named State Officers will be chosen at one election, to be
held on November 8, 1898.

A Governor, in place of Frank S. Black.

A Lieutenant-Governor, in place of Timothy L. Woodruff.

A Secretary of State, in place of John Palmer.

A Comptroller, in place of James A. Roberts.

A State Treasurer, in place of Addison B. Colvin.

An Attorney-General, in place of Theodore E. Hancock.

A State Engineer and Surveyor, in place of Campbell W.
Adams.

At the same election, the electors of this county will also
vote for:

A Justice of the Supreme Court, for the Second Judicial
District, in place of Augustus Van Wyck.

A Justice of the Supreme Court, for the Second Judicial Dis-
trict, in place of Jesse Johnson, appointed to fill vacancy,
caused by death of Justice Osborn.

A Congressman, in place of William L. Ward.

A State Senator, in place of James Irving Burns.

A Member of Assembly, First District, in place of Jared
Sandford.

A Member of Assembly, Second District, in place of William
J. Graney.

A Member of Assembly, Third District, in place of John
Gibney.

A County Clerk, in place of Leverett F. Crumb.

A Register, in place of Thomas R. Hodge.

A District Attorney, in place of George C. Andrews.

A Superintendent of the Poor, in place of Henry Esser.

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A Coroner, in place of Charles S. Apgar.

At the election held in 1895, Leverett F. Crumb, (B.) received
for the office of County Clerk, 13,416 votes, to 12,307 votes cast
for Jared Sandford, (D.). Thomas B. Hodge, (B.), received for
Register, 13,450 votes, to 12,174 votes cast for William J.
Graney, (D.). For District Attorney, George C. Andrews, (B.),
received, 13,900 votes, to 11,971 votes cast for John F. Brennan,
(D.). For Superintendent of the Poor, Henry Esser, (B.), re-
ceived 13,485 votes, to 12,242 votes cast for Miles Adams, (D.).
For Coroner, Charles S. Apgar, (B.), received 13,355 votes, to
11,772 votes cast for Edward F. Sheehan, M. D., (D.).

For State Senator, James Irving Burns, (B.), received in
Westchester County 13,929 votes, in the Annexed District 913
votes total 14,842; Charles P. McClelland, (D.}> received in
Westchester County 11,868 votes, in the Annexed District 1,384
votes total 13,252.

The vote for Congressman in this (the 16th) district, in 1896,
was given as follows: William L. Ward, (B.), received in
Westchester County 18,176 votes, in the New York city 34th and
35th Assembly Districts, and the Annexed District, 12,533 votes
total 30,709; Eugene B. Travis, (D.), received in Westchester
County 12,088 votes, in the New York city 34th and 35th As-
sembly Districts, and the Annexed District, 11,368 votes total
23,456; James V. Lawrence, (Ind. D.), received in Westchester
County 1,119 votes, in the New York city 34th and 35th Assembly
Districts, and the Annexed District, 578 votes total 1,697;
Ben. L. Fairchild, (Ind. B.), received in Westchester County
382 votes, in the New York city 34th and 35th Assembly Dis-
tricts, and the Annexed District, 388 votes total 770.

(Note. Ben L. Fairchild was not an independent candidate
for Congress. His name was printed on the official ballot as
such as a result of a dispute as to who was the regular Bepubli-
can nominee. The statute required his name to be printed in
a separate column. By an error it was printed in the inde-
pendent column. Mr. Fairchild, on discovering this, immedi-
ately disclaimed the independent candidacy and issued a cir-
cular urging his friends to stand by the straight Bepublican
ticket.)

In 1897, November 2, in the First Assembly District, for Mem-
ber of Assembly, Alfred E. Smith, (B.), received in that portion
of the county being a part of the district, 4,798 votes, and in the
portion composed of the annexed territory, 138 votes; Jared
Sandford, (D.), received in the county 5,392 votes, and in the
annexed territory 332 votes. In the Second Assembly District,

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for Member of Assembly, George H. Mairs, (R.), received in the
county 4,059 votes, and in the annexed territory 930 votes;
William J. Graney, (D.), received in the county 3,983 votes, and
in the annexed territory 1,951 votes. In the Third Assembly
District, John Gibney, (D.), received 4,006 votes; James K. Ap-
gar, (R.), received 3,845 votes.

For Sheriff, William V. Molloy, (R.), received 12,877 votes;
John J. Broderick, (D.), received 12,169 votes; Louis W. Elliott,
(Pro.), received 1,428 votes. For Coroner, Charles E. Birch.
(R.), received 13,084 votes; Charles Hilbert, (D.), received 12,331
votes; Bartholomew R. Washburn, (Pro.), received 667 votes.

For Chief Justice of the Court of Appeals, William J. Wal-
lace, (R.), received 13,371 votes; Alton B. Parker, (D.), received
12,997 votes. For Justice of the Supreme Court, Joseph A.
Burr, (R.), received 13,117 votes; Willard Bartlett, (D.), received
12,691 votes. On January 26, 1898, the Board of Supervisors,
by order of the court, recanvassed the votes cast in the 5th
district of the town of Cortlandt, for the office of Supreme Court
Justice, and allowed to Coleridge A. Hart five (5) votes, the
whole number of votes given and cast, "For Justice of Supreme
Court to fill vacancy in place of Calvin E. Pratt, deceased."

NOTES RELATIVE TO GENERAL ELECTION.

There are one hundred and one election districts in the
county of Westchester.

Election Day occurs on November 8, 1898; polls open from
6 a. m. to 5 p. m.

Day of Registration In all cities and villages having a popu-
lation of 5,000 or more: Friday, October 7, Saturday, October
8, Friday, October 14, and Saturday October 15. In all election
districts other than in cities and villages having 5,000 inhabit-
ants, Saturday, October 8, and Saturday, October 15.

Nominations to be filed with the County Clerk, or City Clerk:
Regular party, from October 5 to 15; Independent, from Octo-
ber 20 to October 30. Nominations to be filed with Town or
Village Clerk; Regular Party, from October 20 to October 25;
Independent, from October 20 to October 30.

Declination of Nominations Regular Party, to be filed with
a Town or Village Clerk not later than October 30; Independent
not later than November 2. Regular Party, with County Clerk
or City Clerk, not later than October 20 ; Independent not later
than October 22. Regular Party, with Secretary of State, not
later than October 15; Independent, not later than October 20.

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Within three days after filing of any certificate of nomina-
tion, objection can be made.

A list of all candidates shall be published in the newspapers,
not later than November 3.

November 18, last day for candidates to file statement of
expenses.

All County Boards of Canvassers meet on Tuesday, Novem-
ber 15, for canvass of votes.

MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST. 13

Kepresentatives in the Colonial Assemblies,

In the Colonial days elections for the selection of town offi-
cers were held on the first Tuesday in April in each of the
towns, and as often as writs of election directed to the sheriff
were issued for the purpose of choosing members of the As-
sembly. The representative of the county was first elected in
the southern portion of the county, later, under act of Novem-
ber 25, 1751, elections were held in the vicinity of the Presby-
terian meeting house, at White Plains. The electors made
known their choice by a viva voce vote. Voting by ballot was
provided first by the Constitution of 1777.

This county was represented in the General, or Colonial, As-
semblies by the following named residents, who were, as the
law at that time required, freeholders; they received as their
compensation the sum of six shillings, or seventy-five cents per
day, the same being paid direct by their constituents:

John Pell, from 1691 to 1693.

John Pell and Joseph Theale, 1693 to 1694.

John Pell and Humphrey Underbill, 1694 to 1695.

Joseph Purdy and Joseph Theale, 1695 to 1698.

John Drake and Joseph Purdy, 1698 to 1699.

John Drake and John Hunt, 1699 to 1701.

Henry Fowler and William Willett, 1701 to 1702.

William Willett, Joseph Purdy and Josiah Hunt, 1702 to 1705.

William Willett, Edmund Ward and Josiah Hunt, 1705 to
1709

Joseph Purdy, John Drake and Josiah Hunt, 1709 to 1710.

William Willet, Edmund Ward and Josiah Hunt, 1710 to
1711.

William Willet, Edmund Ward (died in office), John Holte
and Lewis Morris, 1711 to 1713.

William Willet, Joseph Drake and Lewis Morris, 1713 to 1715.

Josiah Hunt, Jonathan Odell and Lewis Morris, 1715 to 1716.

William Willet, Joseph Budd, (died in office in 1722), Lewis
Morris and Adolph Philipse, 1716 to 1726.

William Willet and Frederick Philipse, 1726 to 1739.

Lewis Morris, 1726 to 1738.

Lewis Morris, Jr., 1738 to 1739.

Frederick Philipse, Daniel Purdy and Lewis Morris, Jr., 1739
to 1743.

Philip Verplanck, 1734 to 1768.

Frederick Philipse and John Thomas, 1743 to 1750.

Lewis Morris, Jr., 1743 to 1745, 1747 to 1750.

Lewis Morris, 1745 to 1747.

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Col. Frederick Philipse (died in office), 1750 to 1751.
John Thomas and Peter Delancey, 1750 to 1775.
Frederick Philipse, 1751 to 1775. "
Pierre Van Cortlandt, 1768 to 1775.
Isaac Wilkins, 1772 to 1775.

The last session of the last General Assembly, the thirty-
first, was held on April 3, 1775.

Adolph Philipse was speaker in 1725, and from 1739 to 1745.
Lewis Morris, Jr., was speaker in 1737.

MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST. 15

Provincial Congress Deputies,

The State Colonial Assembly was succeeded by the Pro-
vincial Congress, in 1775.

The first sessions of this Congress were held in the city of
New York, from May 22, to July 8, from July 26, to> September
2; from October 4, to November 4, 1775. The Deputies repre-
senting this county were, Gouverneur Morris, Lewis Graham,
James Van Cortlandt, David Dayton, Philip Van Cortlandt,
Stephen Ward, Joseph Drake, John Thomas, Jr., William
Paulding, John Holmes and Robert Graham.

The Second Provincial Congress met in New York on Decem-
ber 6, 1775 and continued its sessions until May 13, 1776. Lewis
Graham, Pierre Van Cortlandt, Stephen Ward, John Thomas,
Jr., Joseph Drake, William Paulding, Robert Graham, Eben-
ezer Lockwood and Gilbert Drake, served as Deputies from
this county.

The Third Provincial Congress, convened in New York May
18, 1776, and continued until June 30, of same year. This
county was represented by Lewis Morris, Peter Fleming,
Samuel Haviland, Pierre Van Cortlandt, Jonathan G. Tomp-
kins, Benjamin Smith, Gouverneur Morris, Gilbert Drake,
Zebediah Mills, Ebenezer Lockwood, Jonathan Platt and Lewis
Graham.

The Fourth Provincial Congress, which assembled at the
court house, in the town of White Plains, in this county, con-
tinued in session from July 9, to July 27, 1776; on July 29, a
session was held at Harlem which continued until August 29,
and after holding sessions at Fishkill and Kingston, the Con-
gress finally dissolved, at the latter place, on May 13, 1777.
Jonathan G. Tompkins, Pierre Van Cortlandt, Ebenezer Lock-
wood, William Paulding, Lewis Graham, Gouverneur Morris,
Jonathan Platt, Lewis Morris, Samuel Haviland, Benjamin
Smith, Zebediah Mills, Gilbert Drake, attended as this county's
representatives.

Pierre Van Cortlandt, of this county, acted as president of
the Council of Safety, which was appointed cm May 3, 1777,
after the formation of the State Constitution, as a temporary
form of government, to serve until a Governor could be elected
and the Legislature meet. The council was composed of fifteen
members, Gouverneur Morris and Jonathan G. Tompkins, of
this county, were among the number.

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In the United States Senate,

In the long list of United States Senators, representing this
State, the name of only one person from this county is found,
that of Gouverneur Morris, of Westchester, who was elected on
April 3, 1800, and served until February 1, 1803.

The County's Representatives in Congress,

Representatives in Congress, who are elected by districts,
must have been seven years citizens of the United States, and
have reached the age of twenty-five years. Congress appor-
tions the representation among the several States. This ap-
portionment is made after each census, which the Constitution
of the United States directs shall be taken every ten years, in
years ending with a cipher. The Legislatures, after each of
said apportionments, divide their States into Congressional
Districts.

Under acts of 1789 and 1792, Westchester county united with
other counties in the election of representatives to the 1st, 2d,
3d and 4th Congresses.

By the act of March 23, 1797, districts were first formed antf
numbered. Westchester county, the Seventh Ward of New
York city and the towns of Haverstraw, Clarkstown, Hemp-
stead and Orangetown, then of Orange county, later forming
what is now Bockland county, were made to compose the Third
Congressional District.

The act of March 30, 1802, made Westchester and Eockland
counties the Fourth Congressional District. This arrangement
continued until the year 1808, when the act of March 8, of that
year, put Westchester and Orange counties together to form
the Third Congressional District.

The act of June 10, 1812, again associated the counties of
Westchester and Rockland in the Third District.

Putnam and Westchester counties, were by an act of April
17, 1822, made the Fourth Congressional District. The act of
June 29, 1832, continued this assignment.

By an act of September 6, 1842, Westchester and Rockland
counties were made the Seventh Congressional District.

The act of July 19, 1851, and the act of April 23, 1862, com-
bined Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties in one dis-
trict, the first act making it the ninth district and the second
act designating it the 10th district.

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Westchester county alone, composed the 12th Congressional
District, under the act of June 18,1873.

By the act of May 16, 1883, the county of Westchester and
that part of Westchester county recently annexed to New York
city, and composing the 24th Assembly District, was made to
form the 14th Congressional District.

The act of April 13, 1892, constituted the county of West-
Chester and the 37th to 65th election districts of the 34th As-
sembly District; 18th to 59th election districts of the 35th As-
sembly District; 1st to llth election districts, annex of the
county of New York, the 16th Congressional District.

The following are the names of the persons representing the
county and the years in which they served as such represen-
tatives :

Philip Van Cortlandt, from 1789 to 1809, 1811 to 1813.

Jonathan Fisk, 1809 to 1811.

Peter Denoyelles, 1813-15.

Jonathan Ward, 1815-17.

Caleb Tompkins, 1817-21.

Jeremiah H. Pierson, 1821-23.

Joel Frost, 1823-25.

Aaron Ward, 1825-26-27-28-29-32-33-34-35-36-37-42-43.

Henry B. Cowles, 1829-31.

Gouverneur Kemble, 1837-41.

Joseph H. Anderson, 1843-47.

William Nelson, 1847-51.

Abram P. Stevens, 1851-53.

Jared V. Peck, 1853-55.

Bayard Clark, 1855-57.

John B. Haskin, 1857-61.

Edward Haight, 1861-63.

William Radford, 1863 to 1867.

William H. Robertson, 1867-69.

Clarkson N. Potter, 1869 to 1875, 1877-79.

N. Holmes Odell, 1875-77.

Alexander Smith was elected to the 56th Congress, 1879,
but died at his home in Yonkers on the evening of election, a
few minutes after his success had been announced to him.

Waldo Hutchins, 1880-84.

William G. Stahlnecker, 1885-92.

William Ryan, 1893-4.

Ben L. Fairchild, 1895-6.

William L. Ward, 1897-8.

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Presidential Electors-

In this State, Presidential Electors were originally appointed
by the Legislature, under act passed April 12, 1792. By this
act the Southern District, of which Westchester county was a
part, was allowed four and the other districts three electors
each. The Electoral College meets every four years; prior to
1812 it met at several different places; in the latter year an act
was passed fixing Albany as the permanent place of meeting.
In 1825 the people of the State, by vote, decided to choose elec-
tors by districts ; but they were chosen by districts at only one
election. In 1829 the Legislature adopted the general ticket
system now in vogue. On the general ticket one per-
son is elected from each Congressional District, and two
to represent the State at large. The Federal Constitution pro-
vides that the President of the United States sihall be chosen
by electors appointed in such a manner as the Legislature of
the respective States shall direct, the number to be equal to
their number of Senators and Kepresentatives in Congress^
Attempts have been made to change the mode of selecting a
President and Vice-President, to have them chosen by the di-
rect vote of the people; though such attempts have failed, the
agitation has had the effect of exhibiting a strong sentiment
in favor of the proposition.

Electors must be chosen within thirty-four days before the
first Wednesday of December, in every fourth year. In this
State, electors are chosen at the general election held on the
Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The Electoral
College must meet at the State Capitol, in Albany, on the first
Wednesday of December; vote for President and Vice-Presi-
dent, make a certified list ^thereof and forward same under seal,
by special messenger, to the President of the United States
Senate, who opens and announces the result, in the presence of
both houses of Congress. The Congressional District, of which
Westchester county was and is a part, or a whole, has been rep-
resented in the Electoral College, from time to time, by the
following named:

Stephen Ward, Eastchester, in 1792

Lewis Morris, 3d, Westchester 1796

Pierre Van Cortlandt, Jr., Cortlandt 1800

John Herring, Kockland County 1804

Ebenezer White, Yorktown 1808

Philip Van Cortlandt, Cortlandt 1812

Peter S. Van Orden, Kockland County. 1816

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Jacob Odell, Tarrytown 1820,

James Drake, Peekskill

Abraham Miller, Westchester

Jeremiah Anderson, Harrison

Pierre Van Cortlandt, Gortlandt

Daniel Johnson, Rockland County

George Benson, Rockland County

Edward Suffern, Rockland County

Jared V. Peck, Eye

William H. Robertson, Bedford

Alexander Davidson, Rockland County

George B. Pentz, Yonkers

David D. Smith, Rockland County

Jordan L. Mott, Morrisania

John B. Trevor, Yonkers

John Hunter, Westchester

J. Thomas Stearns, Morrisania

Martin J. Keogh, New Rochelle

William L. Ward, Port Chester

1828

1824

1832

1836

1840

1844

1848

1852

1856

1860

1864

1868

1872

1876

1880

1884

1888

1892

1896

PRESIDENTIAL VOTE IN THE COUNTY.

The vote given for the Electoral ticket of each of the two
principal political parties, commencing with the year 1828, has
been as follows in Westchester county:
Year. Candidates for President. Political Party. Votes Cast.

1828

1832

1836

1840

1844

1848

1852

1856

Andrew Jackson,
John Quincy Adams,
Andrew Jackson,
Henry Clay,
Martin Van Buren,
William H. Harrison
Martin Van Buren,
William H. Harrison,
James K. Polk,
Henry Clay,
Lewis Cass,
Za chary Taylor,
Martin Van Buren,
Franklin Pierce,
Winfield Scott,
James Buchanan,
Millard Pillmore,
John C. Fremont,

Democrat,

Whig,

Democrat,

Whig,

Democrat,

Whig,

Democrat,

Whig,

Democrat,

Whig,

Democrat,

Whig,

Free Soil,

Democrat,

Whig,

Democrat,

Whig,

Republican,

3,788
3,153
3,133
2,293
3,009
1,749
4,354
4,083
4,412
4,258
2,146
4,312
1,312
5,283
4,033
4,600
4,450
3,641

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1860

1864
1868
1872
1876
1880
1884
1888
1892
1896

Stephen A. Douglas,
John Bell, and John G.
Breckenridge,
Abraham Lincoln,
George B. McGlellan,
Abraham Lincoln,
Horatio Seymour,
Ulysses S. Grant,
Horace Greeley,
Ulysses S. Grant,
Samuel Til den,
Rutherford B. Hayes,
Winfield S. Hancock,
James A. Garfield,
Grover Cleveland,
James G. Blaine,
Grover Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison,
Grover Cleveland,
Benjamin Harrison,
William McKinley,
William J. Bryan,
John M. Palmer,

Union, 8,100

Republican, 6,771

Democrat, 9,353

Republican, 7,593

Democrat, 11,667

Republican, 9,641

Democrat, 11,112

Republican, 10,223

Democrat, 12,050

Republican, 9,547

Democrat, 11,858

Republican, 11,367

Democrat, 12,524

Republican, 11,286

Democrat, 14,948

Republican, 13,779

Democrat, 16,091

Republican, 13,456

Republican, 19,357

Democrat, 11,770

Gold Democrat, 650

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HOW WESTCHESTEK IS NEW YOKE'S BENEFACTOE.

The first step toward securing a public water supply for New
York city was taken on July 11, 1658, when a public well was
dug in front of the old fort, which was situated just south of
the present Bowling Green in that city. In 1677 other wells
were located in different sections in the lower part of what is
now the city. As the population increased, the well water be-
came polluted by organic matter, and insufficient in quantity
for the growing wants of the community and the citizens sought
more ample sources of supply. In 1774, when the city's popu-
lation was 22,000, Christopher Colles made to the Common
Council a proposition providing for the construction of a water
works; to erect a large reservoir on Manhattan Island, into
which water was to be pumped by means of a steam
engine, and to distribute the water from the reservoir by pipes
laid in the streets. Mr. Colles' proposal was accepted and in
1776 the works were put in operation ; the water was conveyed
to consumers through hollow logs laid in the principal streets.
During the Revolution the project was abandoned, and the agi-
tation for a water supply was not revived until 1785; then
various plans were suggested; in the mean time water was
being secured from wells. In 1798, the Bronx River, in West-
chester county, was strongly recommended as a proper source
of the water supply of the city. Although this river was seri-
ously considered and advocated by prominent engineers, who
were confident that it could be depended upon, even in the
driest seasons, to furnish an ample quantity of pure water by
gravity alone, it did not appear to fill all requirements. Even
the proposed addition of the Rye ponds, the Byram River and
the Saw Mill River, also in the county, as tributaries, did not
secure the selection of the Bronx. Then followed the trial of
all kinds of schemes for supplying the city with water, to bring
it from New Jersey, Connecticut and elsewhere, and the cun-
ning politician did not fail to make good use of the city's ne-
cessity as a means of putting money in his purse.

In 1799 a bill was submitted to the Legislature by the New
York Common Council having for its object the granting to
that city the necessary powers for constructing water works.
The bill was opposed by Aaron Burr, who was a member of
Assembly, and other influential citizens, who wished to take
advantage of the situation and advance a scheme of their own.
This strong opposition compelled the Common Council to pass
a resolution requesting the Legislature to make such laws as
might be deemed proper for accomplishing the introduction

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of an ample water supply and the improvement of the sani-
tary condition of the city. This action of the Council was what
Aaron Burr and his friends desired to enable them to carry
through their scheme, which was to obtain a charter for a
new bank. At that time there were only two institutions of
this character in the city, viz., the Bank of New York and a
branch of the United States Bank; both were under control
of the Federalists, and it was charged that they were influenced
in making discounts, to a considerable degree, by politics. In
the interests of his political adherents, Burr determined to
establish a bank. The opposition of the Federalists in the
Legislature, and the great prejudice against banks which ex-
isted at the time, made it almost impossible to obtain a charter
for a new bank. Burr conceived the idea of obtaining a per-
petual charter for a bank, disguised as a water company,
and accomplished his purpose by an adroit use of the pressing
need of a better water-supply, and by hoodwinking his politi-
cal opponents. As the result of Burr's labors, the Legislature,
on April 2, 1799, incorporated the Manhattan Company, (known
now as the Manhattan Bank,) under, "An act for supplying
the city of New York with pure and wholesome water." The
capital stock of the company was not to exceed two million
dollars divided into shares of fifty dollars each. The City of
New York was permitted to subscribe for two thousand shares
of the capital stock and availed itself of this privilege. The
water was to- be introduced into the city within ten years of
the passage of the act. The eighth clause of the charter, which
attracted but little attention at the time, was in fact the most
important one. This clause reads, "and be it further enacted
that it shall and may be lawful for the said company to em-
ploy all such surplus capital as may belong or accrue to the
saioT company in the purchase of public or other stock, or in
any other moneyed transactions or operations not inconsistent
with the constitution and laws of this State, or of the United
States, for the sole benefit of the said company." Taking ad-
vantage of powers thus bestowed, the Manhattan Company im-
mediately established a bank, the principal design of the in-
corporators, and did no more toward introducing water than
was necessary to maintain the charter.

In December, 1831, it looked as if the New York Common
Council would decide that the source which united the most
advantages was the Bronx River, when Cyrus Swan, President
of the New York and Sharon Canal Company, addressed a com-
munication to the Council, in which he claimed that, "a supply
which shall be adequate to the present and future wants of the

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city" could only be obtained from the Croton River. Col. De
Witt Clinton was the first eminent engineer who recommended
the Croton Eiver as the proper source of the water supply of
New York, and outlined the plans of an aqueduct from the Cro-
ton Valley to New York city; this he did in a report submitted
to the Common Council December 22, 1832. In that report he
said, "In the Croton River, at Pine's Bridge, there is never less
than 20,000,000 gallons of water passing in every twenty-four
hours. The river at this point is therefore capable of supply-
ing one million of people, allowing a consumption of twenty
gallons to each person. This supply can be augmented by con-
structing reservoirs; that one reservoir could be constructed,
which would supply more than seven millions of gallons per
day, within a few miles of Pine's Bridge. But if it were ne-
cessary, more than seven thousand acres could be ponded, and
the water raised from six to sixteen feet on it; and also other
supplies could be obtained, as I have before stated alluding to
the Sharon Canal route and the east branch of the Croton
River. The supply may therefore be considered as inexhaus-
tible, as it is not at all probable that the city will ever require
more than it can provide."

The report of D. B. Douglass, Chief Engineer, acting under
the City Water Commissioners, made November 1, 1833, in-
fluenced the authorities to decide that the only proper source
of water supply for the city of New York, within a reasonable
distance, was the Croton River. On May 2, 1834, the Legis-
lature passed an act authorizing the city to raise, by selling
bonds, $2,500,000 for constructing the water works. At an
election held in the city on the 14th, 15th and 16th of April,
1835, citizens voted in favor of constructing the aqueduct, etc.
The city began in July, of the same year, the work of con-
struction.

Owners of land adjacent to the Croton River, were opposed
to what they termed the confiscation of their property, land ne-
cessary to be acquired for the purpose in hand. They deter-
mined to stand together, and if possible, fight off the alleged
invaders, who would take their property by condemnation pro-
ceedings. They held public indignation meetings and sent
memorials to the Legislature. To> appease the property own-
ers, the Legislature, on May 25, 1836, passed an act which pro-
vided that the city of New York could only acquire, in con-
nection with the aqueduct, such lands as were absolutely
needed for the purposes of introducing water into the city of
New York; that the city should erect and maintain convenient
passes across or under the aqueduct, wherever the aqueduct

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should pass through a piece of land belonging to one or more
individuals; and that the city should erect and maintain fences
along the aqueduct where needed. This act did not have the
desired effect of conciliating the rebellious land owners, and
at a public meeting held at Tarrytown, in June, the latter de-
cided to test the constitutionality of the laws under which the
property required for the aqueduct was to be condemned. This
opposition finally resulted in the city of New York having to
obtain the needed property by appraisement.

Ground for the Croton Aqueduct was broken in May, 1837.
The work was to be completed within three years' time. Dur-
ing 1839, 3,000 to 4,000 laborers were employed on the line of
work. By the end of 1839, only 14 miles of 41 miles of the
aqueduct and pipe-line from Croton Lake to the distributing
reservoir remained unfinished. Several strikes for higher
wages occurred among the laborers, which greatly retarded the
progress of the work; during a strike, which occurred in April,
1838, the laborers while drunk engaged in a desperate fight,
killing one of their number and wounding many others; in
April, 1840, the militia had to be called out to suppress rioting
of a serious nature which had been started by strikers intent
on destroying property, if not the lives of those in charge of
the work of construction. On January 8, 1841, a great freshet
occurred, which caused the destruction of the new Croton
Aqueduct Dam and the loss of life. An unusually heavy rain
storm had lasted over one week with but little intermission, the
eighteen inches of snow, that lay upon the ground previous to
the rain storm, melted and contributed to help swell and over
run the Croton River; the pressure of the heavy body of water
proved too much for the dam; when the break came, the mad
waters rushed down its course with a force so resistless that
the freshet carried destruction to all that came in its path,
tearing up earth, stones and trees, sweeping away bridges,
turning over and hurrying along in wreck, dwelling houses,
factories, mills, etc.; a previous warning of impending danger
saved the lives of many people residing below the dam on the
banks of the Croton, the men who perished by drowning were
several who tarried too long in their desire to save all property
possible. The damage sustained by property owners, owing
to this freshet, was estimated at two hundred thousand dollars,
the damage done to the dam was announced at about forty
thousand dollars. The dam was shortly after rebuilt.

On June 8 and 9, 1842, the Aqueduct Commissioners and their
engineers made a final inspection of the work, walking through
the conduit from Croton Lake to the Harlem River, a distance

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of thirty-three miles. On June 22, at 5 a. m., 18 inches of
water was admitted into the aqueduct. On June 27, at 4 p. m.,
water was admitted into the north division of the receiving
reservoir; the Governor, the Lieutenant-Governor, the Mayor
and other distinguished personages were present, a salute of
thirty-eight guns was fired, etc. On July 4, at 5. a. m., water
was admitted into the distributing reservoir. On October 14,
1842, the introduction of water into New York city was cele-
brated by a grand military and civic procession, in which many
thousands of people took part. The total cost of the construc-
tion of the old Croton Aqueduct, including land, interest on
water stock, etc., amounted to $11,452,619.61. This sum in-
cludes the cost of High Bridge, which was not completed until
November, 1848.

The necessity of providing a new aqueduct was recognized
by the New York city authorities as early as 187$. It was be-
lieved that the danger of an interruption of the water supply
threatened the city on account of the alleged bad condition of
the old aqueduct at certain points. Also, it was asserted, that
the city was suffering from a scarcity of water, while millions
of gallons were running to waste over the Croton Dam. Isaac
Newton, Chief Engineer of the Croton Aqueduct, in a report
dated April 11, 1881, recommended that the work of building
a new aqueduct from the Croton Valley, be commenced at once.
The Legislature, on June 1, 1883, passed an act authorizing
the construction of a new aqueduct, dam, etc., and the appoint-
ment of commissioners, etc. The Aqueduct Commissioners
modified the original plans so that the location of the aqueduct
from its inlet to Yonkers was changed from a line commencing
at the proposed Quaker Bridge Dam and following the Hudson
River, to an inner line beginning at Croton Lake and follow-
ing the valley of the Saw Mill Eiver, to make it possible to
draw water from the present Croton Lake through the new
aqueduct, and to avoid the large outlay for land damages which
would result in attempts to acquire valuable property along the
Hudson River.

The construction of the new aqueduct was commenced in
January, 1885; by July 15, 1890, the work was sufficiently ad-
vanced to admit a flow of water through the new aqueduct
from Croton Lake to the Central Park reservoir, and on June
24, 1891, the aqueduct completed was turned over to the De-
partment of Public Works of New York city. The work of con-
structing a reservoir on the east branch of the Croton River-
was commenced in 1888; the Sodom storage basin was com-

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pleted July 25, 1891, the Bog Brook basin, March 25, 1892. On
February 18, 1890, a contract was awarded for a reservoir on
the Titicus River, near Purdy's, and its completion was an-
nounced January 1, 1895; on September 19, 1890, a contract for
a reservoir on the west branch of the Croton, near Carmel, was
awarded, and was completed in 1896. The construction of a
large reservoir on the lower Croton was decided upon January
22, 1891 ; the contract for the new Croton Dam, which is to form
this reservoir and which is located in the town of Cortlandt and
about one and a quarter miles above the site at the Quaker
Bridge proposed originally, was given out August 26, 1892.
When these new reservoirs, together with the reservoir being
constructed on the Muscott Eiver, near Amawalk, are com-
pleted, the capacity of the reservoirs in the Croton watershed
will be about 73,000,000,000 U. S. gallons, and insure a daily
supply of about 300,000,000 gallons, whereas, in 1883, the total
capacity amounted to 7,000,000,000 gallons.

The total cost of the new reservoirs, aqueduct, four waste-
weirs and everything required for delivering the water in New
York city, was, in 1882, estimated at $14,460,640, not including
land or land damages ; $4,000,000 of this amount being allowed
for the cost of constructing the Quaker Bridge dam and reser-
voir. Up to 1896 the total amount expended for construction,
land, salaries, etc., was $29,255,576.25.

During the construction of the new aqueduct, and up to Jan-
uary 1, 1895, ninety-two lives were lost and one hundred and
fifty-five persons were injured; nine men were killed and three
injured in the building of the dams.

The watershed of the Croton, extending about thirty-three
miles north and south, and eleven miles east and west, is situ-
ate^ almost entirely within the State of New York, a small por-
tion only being in Connecticut. Its area amounts to about 339
square miles above the old Croton dam, and to 360 square miles
above the new Croton dam, now being constructed. The water-
shed is very hilly. Its surface soil is composed principally of
sand and gravel ; clay, hardpan and peat are found in a few lo-
calities, but only to a very limited extent. The rock formation
consists generally of gneiss. Strata of limestone, some micae-
ous and talcose slates, veins of granite, serpentine and iron
ore occur in a few places. The Croton Kiver is located entirely
in the State of New York; is formed of three branches (known
as the east, the middle and the west branch), which rise in the
southern part of Dutchess county, flow in a southerly direction
through Putnam county and unite near its south boundary: the
river continues in a southwesterly course across Westchester

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county to the Hudson River, into which it empties at Croton
Point, and thirty miles from New York city; the Titicus, the
Cross, the Kisco and the Muscoot rivers are the principal tribu-
taries of the Croton River. Thirty-one lakes and ponds fed by
streams and springs are contained in the Croton watershed;
many of them have been utilized as natural storage-basins by
cutting down their outlets and building dams across the same.

Lake Mahopac, Lake Kirk, Lake Gleneida, Lake Gilead and
Barrett's Pond are among the streams belonging to New York
city and from which water is drawn to furnish the necessary
supply. As rules and regulations made by the New York State
Board of Health, to prevent pollution of the Croton water, and
protect the purity of New York city's water supply were to a
great degree ignored, the State Legislature in March, 1893,
passed an act providing for the sanitary protection of the
sources of the water supply, to permit the city of New York to
condemn all property adjacent to any stream, pond, or reser-
voir, used for the city's water supply; to take energetic
measures to remove all sources of pollution from the Croton
watershed. In accordance with this act, the city is acquiring
gradually a margin of about three hundred feet around all re-
servoirs and along all streams emptying into the same.

The additional land required for the construction of the New
Croton Reservoir has been taken from the towns of Cortlandt,
Yorktown, New Castle, Bedford, Somers, Lewisboro and North
Salem, in Westchester county, covering an area of 6,398,244
acres. From the town of Cortlandt, 752,654 acres were taken ;
from the town of Yorktown, 1,752.932 acres were taken; from
the town of New Castle, 154.697 acres ; from the town of Bed-
ford, 801.860 acres; from the town of Lewisboro, 850.236 acres;
from the town of North Salem, 351.823 acres; from the town of
Somers, 1,925.042 acres, making a total of 6,398.244 acres.
Takings, under provisions of Chapter 490 of the Laws of 1883,
were commenced in the years 1892, 1894, 1895 and 1897.

Many attractive residence localities in the territory taken
will soon be, if not so already, among the things of the past.
What was known as the village of Katonah, in the town of Bed-
ford, has become extinct, and is now only a matter of history ;
its buildings, appraised and sold by order of New York city,
have vanished; many of the frame dwellings and business
structures were removed, intact, one mile distant south to the
new settlement where old residents of Katonah are establishing
new homes and a new resident village, to be known as New
Katonah. Whitlockville and Woods Bridge, also in the town
of Bedford, will pass out as did old Katonah, and its people will

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find habitations elsewhere. The thriving locality of Purdy
Station, or a greater part thereof, shares the fate of Katonah,
and will lie in peace hereafter as a part of the bed of the new
reservoir; Purdy Station is within the township of North
Salem. Pine's Bridge, in the town of Yorktown, lying close
to the borders of Croton Lake, attractive and popular as a
summer resort, and famous as the scene of numerous hard
fought and exciting political conventions, held in the interest
of all parties, likewise will be submerged. Croton Falls, in the
town of North Salem, will contribute a portion of its territory,
a section lying near and just west of the Harlem Railroad
station. A tribute has also been laid upon Golden's Bridge, in
the town of Lewisboro , and it will relinquish a portion of its
land, near the railroad station. The Huntersville section of
the town of Cortlandt, well-known to sportsmen, as it is famous
for its excellent trout brooks; the Quaker Meeting House lo-
cality, in the town of New Castle, the Wiremill Bridge, in the
town of Cortlandt, and other localities of historic interest, are
among the places that will be extinguished, and "go under
with the flood."

To give some idea of the amount of property recently ac-
quired in Westchester county for this reservoir, mention is made
of the fact that the distance around said property is seventy-
five miles. Not only handsome residences and choice building
sites, but church edifices and public school buildings are among
the property condemned. As might be expected, numerous
cemeteries were found located within the territory required
and taken ; at the expense of the city of New York, bodies were
removed from these cemeteries and re-interred elsewhere in
accordance with the wishes of relatives or friends. The old
highways on the condemned land, taken by the city, have been
left open for public travel until such time as the city shall
substitute others, which right the city is now endeavoring to
obtain from property owners.

Getting possession of the aforesaid land was found by the
authorities of the City of New York to be no easy matter. As
of old, when the first attempt was made to acquire necessary
land, property owners rebelled and refused to favorably con-
sider the matter of giving up homes cherished on account of old
associations, under whose roof they, and doubtless their fathers,
had first witnessed the light of day; many of the owners were
well advanced in years, and they looked upon a removal from
the old homestead as little less than a sacrilege. Condemna-
tion proceedings were prescribed by law, and Commissions of
Appraisal, composed of three Commissioners each, had to be

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appointed by a Supreme Court Justice, to which Commissioners
was given the duty of deciding as to the just value of the many
parcels of property contained in the different proceedings.
Witnesses to the number of thousands were examined, both for
the property owners and for the city, requiring the expenditure
of much time and labor on the part of the Commissioners. In
a majority of cases the property owner was dissatisfied with
the Commissioners' award, and in some instances, those who
could afford to await developments, refused to accept the
amounts tendered and served notice of appeal to the courts.

It is hoped that those who, naturally, regret having to part
with old homes and familiar landmarks, will find satisfactory
consolation in the knowledge that their sacrifice was necessary
to insure to a great city an adequate water supply to contribute
to the health and welfare of nearly two millions of human
beings, and rejoice in the fact that they are specially privileged
when, as in this instance, they are permitted to become great
public benefactors, and consider all for the best, though com-
pelled with the poet to say:

"I can't but say it is an awkward sight

To see one's native land receding through
The growing waters; it unmans one quite."

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State Constitutional Conventions and Amendments,

The Fourth Provincial Congress, which convened at White
Plains, in this county, on July 9, 1776, adopted unanimously cer-
tain resolutions that had for their object the change of name
of that body and the creation of the State of New York. On
the first of August, following, a committee, composed of thir-
teen members of the newly organized "Convention of Represen-
tatives of the State of New York," was appointed to prepare a
form of government. Gouverneur Morris, of this eounty, was
made one of that committee. On March 12, 1777, the first Con-
stitution of the State of New York was reported by the said
committee, and on April 20, 1778, the Constitution was legally
adopted.

On July 26, 1788, the State convention which met at Pough-
keepsie and ratified the Federal Constitution, recommended to
Congress by a convention which met at Philadelphia for the
purpose, in September, 1787, was attended by Thaddeus Crane,
Lewis Morris, Richard Hatfield, Philip Livingston, Philip Van
Cortlandt and Lott W. Saris, regularly elected delegates from
this county.

In the Constitutional Convention, which was held at Albany,
in October, 1801, under call of the Legislature, and which de-
cided as to the powers of the Governor and other State officers,
and arranged number of Senators and Assemblymen to be
elected, the delegates attending from this county were, Pierre
Van Cortlandt, Jr., Thomas Ferris, Jonathan G. Tompkins,
Israel Honeywell and Ebenezer White.

In October, 1821, at Albany, another convention was held, to
more definitely define in the Constitution the powers and duties
of State officers. Peter A. Jay, Jonathan W r ard and Peter J.
Munroe served as delegates elected from this county.

The Constitutional Convention held at Albany, in October,
1846, was a most important one, considering the results. The
Constitution recommended, and subsequently adopted, ex-
tended the elective franchise; most of the general and local
officers, heretofore appointed by the Governor and Legislature,
were made elective, by the people; the Court of Appeals was
created, and other benefits bestowed. Aaron Ward and John
Hunter were the county's representatives to this convention.

In the Constitutional Convention of 1867, which convened in
Albany on June 4, of that year, and adjourned February 28,
1868, Robert Cochran and Abraham B. Tappan, of this county,
with Abraham R. Conger and William H. Morris, represented
the Ninth Senatorial District. Horace Greeley and Waldo

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Hutching, also residents of the county, were members of the
convention, two of the thirty-two delegates elected at large.
The Constitution proposed by this convention was submitted
to the people in 1869 and rejected, by a vote of 223,935 in favor,
to 290,456 against, except the Judiciary article, which was
adopted by a vote of 247,240 in favor, to 240,442 against. The
Judiciary article adopted opposed a change in the selection of
Judges and Surrogates; favored their election by the people in
opposition to their appointment.

In 1872, on recommendation of Governor Hoffman, the Leg-
islature passed an act authorizing the Governor, by and with
the consent of the Senate, to designate thirty-two persons, four
from each Judicial District, two from each of the two great po-
litical parties, to constitute a commission for the purpose of re-
vising the State Constitution and reporting the result of their
action to the Legislature in 1873. Odle Close was appointed to
represent this county on that commission, his associates from
this Judicial District being Erastus Brooks, of Richmond
County, Benjamin D. Silliman, of Kings County and John J.
Armstrong, of Queens County.

In 1879, on the question being submitted by the Legislature,
the electors of this the Second Judicial District by a vote of
95,331 in favor, to 25,578 against, favored an amendment of the
Constitution so as to> permit of the election of an additional
Justice of the Supreme Court in this district.

The Constitution was further amended in 1880 by a vote of
the people of the State, so as to provide that Judges of the
Court of Appeals and Justices of the Supreme Court, retired,
under the Constitutional limitation of age, and who shall have
served ten years or more, shall receive in full the amount of their
salary during the remainder of the terms for which they were
elected; and so as to authorize Judges of the City Court of
Brooklyn to hold circuits and special terms of the Supreme
Court in the County of Kings.

In 1882 the electors of this the Second Judicial District
voted to further amend the Constitution so as to permit of the
election of one additional Justice of the Supreme Court.

The Constitution was amended by a vote of the people of the
State, in 1884, so as to prohibit counties, towns, cities and vil-
lages from giving or loaning their property or credit except for
county, city, town or village purposes, unless it be for aid or
support of the local poor.

In the last Constitutional Convention, which convened at Al-
bany, May 15, 1894, this Senatorial District was represented by
Andrew C. Fields of Dobbs Ferry, John Gibney of Sing Sing,

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A. C. Hottenroth of Morrisania, and W. T. Emmet of New Ko-
chelle. This Convention adopted thirty -three amendments to
the Constitution. The term of the Governor and Lieutenant-
Governor was shortened from three years to two years; it
arranged so that the State Senators elected in the fall of 1895
and also the State officers then elected should serve for three
years; thus extending the terms one year, for one term only.
Provision was made for the election of State Senators and other
State officers in and after 1898, for a term of two years, elections
to be held in the even-numbered years, to give opportunity for
the holding of municipal elections in the uneven-numbered years.
No change in the Senate districts or apportionment of the As-
sembly districts is to be made before 1905; when, in that year,
a new census enumeration of the State is to be taken.

The new Constitution, as a whole, was adopted by a vote of
the people at the general election held November 6, 1894.

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Old and New Court Houses,

At the organization of the county the courts were established
at Westchester, and were continued there until November 6,
1759. A Court of Sessions was held at Eastchester. The
Court House at Westchester was destroyed by fire February 4,
1758. By an act of the Legislature passed December 6, 1758,
the Justices and the Supervisors were directed to select a new
site for a Court House, and an appropriation of 1,000 was pro-
vided to meet the expense of erecting a suitable building and
of furnishing the same ; it was decided that the new Court House
be located at White Plains. The Court House was completed
and the Court of Common Pleas held its first session therein on
November 7, 1759. The Provincial Convention held its ses-
sions in this Court House a few days in July, 1776, and in front
of it the Declaration of Independence was publicly read, upon
its receipt by that body. This Court House was used until it
was burned in 1776.

To Dr. Robert Graham, who was Supervisor of White Plains
from 1769 to 1775, and County Judge in 1778, is mainly due
the credit of having White Plains fixed upon as the county-seat,
having the court building erected, and having the courts re-
moved there from Westchester. He gave to the county the
site upon which the Court House was erected. His efforts were
ably seconded by John Thomas, of Bye, who was then a mem-
ber of the Colonial Assembly. Dr. Graham also, at consider-
able expense, caused two hotels and a country store to be built,
and thus gave the county seat a start. This Court House was
destroyed by fire on the night of November 5, 1776, shortly after
the battle of White Plains. General Heath, in his memoirs,
refers to the destruction of the Court House, in these words:
u About 12 o'clock, this night, (November 5, 1776,) a party of
Americans wantonly set fire to the Court House, and several
private houses, which stood between the two armies. This
gave great disgust to the whole American army, and drew
from the commander-in-chief, the following paragraph, in his
orders of the 6th : "It is with the utmost astonishment and ab-
horrence, the General is informed, that some base and cowardly
wretches have, last night, set fire to the Court House and other
buildings which the enemy left. The army may rely upon it,
that they will be brought to justice, and meet with the punish-
ment they deserve." Pierre Van Cortlandt, of Cortlandt
Manor, vice-president of the Committee of Public Safety, refer-
ring to the matter, November 28th, wrote : "Unhappy am I to
add that amidst all our sufferings, the army employed for the

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protection of America, have not refrained from embittering the
calamities of war, at a time when the utmost resources of this
State were laid open to their wants, and the members of Con-
vention personally submitted to the labor and fatigue which
were necessary on a sudden emergency, and after frequent
losses of provisions and barracks, to supply two numerous arm-
ies, augmented by the militia, with every article which they re-
quired, the Court House and the remains of the village at the
White Plains, which had been spared on the retreat of our
forces, were, even after the enemy had in their turn retired,
wantonly destroyed, without the orders and to the infinite re-
gret of our worthy General, besides, in spite of all his Excel-
lency's efforts, wherever our troops have marched, or been sta-
tioned, they have done infinite damage to the property of the
people.

"I am directed, sir, to submit it to the Hon'ble Congress,
whether some effectual remedy ought not to be provided
against such disorderly and disgraceful proceedings. The sol-
dier, who plunders the country he is employed to protect, is no
better than a robber, and ought to be treated accordingly; and
a severe example, in the opinion of the committee, ought to be
made of the officer who, without any necessity, or his General's
permission, set fire to the Court House and other buildings at
the White Plains. He is guilty of the crime of arson, and if he
cannot be punished by the articles of war, ought to be given up
to the laws of the land. If so glaring a violation of every
sentiment of humanity should be passed over in silence, if the
army is not reasonably restrained from such acts of barbarity,
the consequence must be fatal to the cause of a people whose
exalted glory it is to be advocates for the rights of mankind,
against the tyranny and oppression of lawless power. The
resolutions which the Committee of Safety have passed upon
the subjects are herewith transmitted. I have the honor to be,
with great respect, sir, your most obedient and very humble
servant."

"By order,

"PIEKRE VAN CORTLANDT,

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Vice-President."

"To the Honorable John Hancock,

President of the Congress of the United States."

The resolutions, referred to above, set forth : "That the laws
of the country are not superseded by the military code in the
presence of the army"; and "That a letter be written to General

OLD COURT HOUSES.

PRESENT COURT HOUSE.

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Washington, requesting that the officer directing the burning
of the Court House and dwelling houses at the White Plains,
be delivered to this committee or the Convention of this State*
in order to his being tried by the laws of the States, and, if
guilty, punished thereby."

It was charged that the order to set fire to the buildings wa&
given by a New England Major. Fortunately, the records of
the county were saved intact, having been removed and de-
posited in a secure place by Theopilus Barton, the clerk, where
they remained until the cessation of hostilities in 1783.

The second Court House was erected on the site of the first,
on Broadway, White Plains, under authority given by an act
passed May 1, 1786. This act appropriated 1,800 for the erec-
tion of a second Court House, at White Plains, and another
at Bedford, under the superintendence and supervision of
Stephen Ward, Ebenezer Lockwood, Jonathan G. Tompkins,
Ebenezer Purdy, Thomas Thomas, Richard Hatfield and Rich-
ard Sackett, Jr. Prisoners had previously been confined in the
New York jail, and courts had for a time been held in the Pres-
byterian Church at Bedford, until 1779, when that village was
burned by a party of British light horse on their route to Fair-
field, Conn. From 1779 to 1785 courts were held in the meeting
house in Upper Salem. By an act of April 11, 1775, courts were
ordered to be held in the Presbyterian meeting house, at Bed-
ford until a new Court House should be built.

Much to the general regret, the second Court House, at White
Plains, which gave place to a more modern structure, together
with the adjoining property, belonging to the county, passed
into the hands of private parties several years ago>, and the
building was torn down, carried off and passed into the un-
known. The remembrance is all of the historic structure that
remains.

The third Court House, the handsome stone structure now
in use, and which is situated on Railroad avenue, White Plains,
was completed in the year 1857, nearly one hundred years after
the erection of the first; the commissioners in charge of the
construction of the present Court House, and jail, were Super-
visors Abraham Hatfield, of West Chester, States Barton, of
New Rochelle, Daniel Hunt, of Lewisboro, William Marshall,
Jr., of Somers, and George C. Finch, of North Salem; R. G. Hat-
field was architect, and D. I. Stagg assistant and superintend-
ent; Theodore Hunt, builder of the Court House; Seth Bird, of
Tarrytown, builder of the jail. The amount appropriated to
cover the cost of the building was $120,000.

The Hall of Records was erected, as a wing of the Court

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House, in 1894; Supervisors Moses W. Taylor, of Mount Pleas-
ant, Joseph B. See, gf North Castle, Odle Close, of North Sa-
lem, and Jacob Bead, of Yonkers, were the commissioners in
charge; Edwin A. Quick, architect. The County Jail, which
stands in the rear of the Court House, is being enlarged, re-
fitted with modern equipments, contributing to the security and
care of prisoners, at an expense of f 50,000.

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The Final Sitting of the
WESTCHESTER COUNTY COURT OF SESSIONS

Held December 3J, 1895.

The new State Constitution abolished the office of Justice of Sessions,
and consolidated the County Court and the County Court of Sessions
under the title of County Court. The change took effect January 1, 1896.
On this latter date, also, Isaac N. Mills retired from the office of County
Judge.

In the engraving of the interior of the County Court room, here
given from photograph taken upon above date, just before final adjourn-
ment, appear the portraits of County Judge Isaac N. Mills ; Justices of
Sessions Edward B. Rear and Robert J. Bellew ; Court Clerk M. James
Mooney ; Court Stenographer Harvey Husted ; Court Crier James C.,
Campbell ; Surrogate Theodore H. Silkman ; County Clerk John M.
Digney ; Commissioner of Jurors I. Howard Kinch ; Deputy Commis-
sioner of Jurors Harold Kinch ; Librarian Frederick F. Miller ; Coun-
sellors William Porter Allen, Henry C. Henderson, David H. Hunt and
Henry C. Griffin ; Court Officers John C. Verplanck, Leonard Banks,.
Michael Matthews, George S. Merritt, Charles H. Flandreau and Edgar
R. Riley ; Janitor Thomas Zimmerman. Of this number, Messrs. Mooney
and Matthews have since died.

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Supreme Court, Second Judicial District,

Under the Constitution of 1846 an independent Court of
Appeals was established and the present Supreme Court
created. Justices of the Supreme Court are to be chosen by
the electors of their respective districts; their official term being
fourteen years; no person can hold the office of Justice longer
than until the last day of December next after he shall have
reached the age of seventy years; they receive compensation
to be established by law, which shall not be diminished during
their official term, the same being paid by the State Treasurer.
The salary of a Supreme Court Justice was $2,500, but by an
act of the Legislature, passed April 18, 1857, the compensation
was increased to $3,500 per annum. The compensation has
since been increased until it is, in this Judicial District, $7,200
per annum, with an extra allowance of $2,500 for expenses, etc.,
per annum; Justices residing in King's county are paid a still
larger extra compensation; the salary of the Justices
of the Supreme Court in the Second Judicial District, is fixed
by special laws. A Justice whose term of office has been
abridged by limitation of age may, with his consent, be as-
signed by the Governor to any duty in the Supreme Court,
while his compensation is continued. Under the Constitution
of 1846, and prior to 1870, the State was divided into eight
judicial districts, as it is to-day; the first district was assigned
five Justices, and the remaining districts four each, and were
so classified that one in each district should go out of office
every two years; the term of office was eight years. New
Constitutions and Constitutional amendments have from time
to time increased the number of Justices of the Supreme Court
until this, the Second Judicial District, at the present time, has
in office twelve active and two retired Justices, the latter as-
signed by the Governor to hold special terms. The following
are the names of the person who have served, and the years
in which they were elected, as Justices of the Supreme Court in
the Second Judicial District, which is composed of the coun-
ties of Richmond, Suffolk, Queens, Kings, Westchester, Orange,
Rockland, Putnam and Dutchess, and that part of New York
county annexed, taken from Westchester county:

Selah B. Strong, Setauket, June 7, 1847.

William T. McCoun, Newburgh, June 7, 1847.

Nathan B. Morse, Brooklyn, June 7, 1847.

Seward Barculo, Poughkeepsie, June 7, 1847.

John W. Brown, Newburgh, November 6, 1849.

Selah B. Strong, Setauket, November 9, 1851.

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William Bockwell, Brooklyn, November 8, 1853.

Gilbert Dean, Poughkeepsie, June 26, 1854.

James Emott, Poughkeepsie, November 6, 1855.

Lucien Birdseye, Brooklyn, August 13, 1856.

John W. Brown, Newburgh, November 3, 1857.

John A. Lott, Brooklyn, November 3, 1857.

William W. Scrugham, Tankers, November 8, 1859.

John A. Lott, Brooklyn, November 5, 1861.

Joseph F. Barnard, Poughkeepsie, November 3, 1863.

Jasper W. Gilbert, Brooklyn, November 5, 1865.

William Fullerton, Newburgh, August 30, 1867.

Abraham B. Tappan, Tuckahoe, November 5, 1867.

Calvin E. Pratt, Brooklyn, November 2, 1869.

Jackson O. Dykman, White Plains, November 2, 1875.

Calvin E. Pratt, Brooklyn, November 1, 1877.

Erastus Gooke, Brooklyn, March 3, 1880.

Edgar M. Cullen, Brooklyn, November 2, 1880.

Charles F. Brown, Newburgh, November 7, 1882.

Williard Bartlett, Brooklyn, November 6, 1883.

Joseph F. Barnard, Poughkeepsie, November, 1885.

Jackson O. Dykman, White Plains, November, 1889.

Calvin E. Pratt, Brooklyn, November, 1891.

William J. Gaynor, Brooklyn, November, 1893.

Edgar M. Cullen, Brooklyn, November, 1894.

Martin J. Keogh, New Eochelle, November 5, 1895.

William D. Dickey, Newburgh, November 5, 1895.

Wilmot F. Smith, Patchogue, November 5, 1895.

Samuel T. Maddox, Brooklyn, November 3, 1896.

Michael H. Hirschberg, Newburgh, November 3, 1896.

Garret J. Garretson, Elmhurst, November 3, 1896.

^Villiam W. Goodrich, Brooklyn, appointed in 1896 in place
of Calvin E. Pratt, deceased, and elected, November 3, 1896.

Willard Bartlett, Brooklyn, November 2, 1897.

The new Constitution adopted in November, 1894, added
three new Supreme Court Justices to the district, by abolish-
ing the City Court of Brooklyn and causing Nathaniel H.
Clement, William J. Osborne and Augustus Van Wyck, Judges
of that court, to become Justices of the Supreme Court. Jus-
tice Clements' term expired January 1, 1896; Justice Osborne
died in 1897, and is succeeded by Jesse Johnson, of Brooklyn,
appointed by the Governor, and whose term expires Decem-
ber 31, 1898; Justice Van Wyck's term expires December 31,
1898.

Of the early Justices, Seward Barculo died in office, on June
17, 1854, and was succeeded by Gilbert Dean, appointed; Wil-

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liam Rockwell died in office, on July 26, 1856, and was succeed-
ed by Lucien Birdseye, appointed; John A. Lott succeeded
Birdseye, by election; William W. Serugham died in office,
August 9, 1867, three months and twenty-two days before his
term expired, and was succeeded by William Fullerton, ap-
pointed. Justice Joseph Barnard was retired in 1895, having
reached the age limit; each year since that time he has been
assigned by the Governor to hold Special Terms. Justice J. O.
Dykman was retired in 1896, owing to age limit; he, also, is
assigned by the Governor to hold Special Terms. Justice
Barnard holds special terms in Po'Ughkeepsie. Justice Dyk-
man and Keogh hold special terms, in White Plains, on Sat-
urdays, in every month except August; Justice Dykman will
sit in January and every alternate month during 1898, Justice
Keogh in other months.

APPELLATE DIVISION, SUPREME COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL

DISTRICT.

William W. Goodrich, Presiding Justice, and Edgar M. Gul-
len, Willard Bartlett. Edward W. Hatch and John Wodward,
Justices.

John B. Byrne, clerk, salary f 5,000; Kotoert A. Sedgwick,
deputy clerk, salary f 3,500; George A. Price, crier, salary
f 1,200; four attendants at $1,200 each.

CONFIDENTIAL CLERKS TO JUSTICES.

An act passed by the Legislature, May 26, 1896, authorizes
each Justice of the Supreme Court, other than a Justice of
the Appellate Division, residing in the Second Judicial Dis-
trict, not including the county of Kings,(where similar clerks
are provided for, and paid as salary $2,000 per annum,) to ap-
point and employ a confidential clerk, whose duty it shall be
to attend the sittings of the said court at all special terms
and trial terms presided over by the Justice by whom appoint-
ed, and to perform such other duties as shall be assigned to
him by said Justice. The salary of said clerk shall not exceed
the sum of eighteen hundred dollars per year. The appointee
to hold office during the pleasure of the Justice. The sum of
money to pay said salaries shall be raised by tax levied and
collected upon the taxable property of the counties of Suffolk,
Queens, Richmond, Westchester, Eockland, Orange, Dutchess

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and Putnam, in the Second Judicial District. Following are
the names of persons holding such position, name of Justice
by whom appointed, and the salary received by each:

Joseph F. Flattery, appointed by Justice Keogh, salary $1,800.

Frank R. Dickey, appointed by Justice Dickey, salary $2,000.

Byland G. Palmer, appointed by Justice Smith, salary $1,800.

Geo. Gretsinger, appointed by Justice Johnson, salary $2,000.

Geo. A. Morse, appointed by Justice Goodrich, salary, $2,000.

Win. W. Ford, appointed by Justice Dykman, salary $1,800.

A. J. Buttling, appointed by Justice Hirschberg, salary $1,800.

James Kohler, appointed by Justice Gaynor, salary $2,000.

E. P. Deubett, appointed by Justice Maddox, salary $2,000.

MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST. 41

State Senators BepresentiDg the County,

In the formation of Senatorial Districts in compliance with
the first Constitution, Westchester county was put into and
made a part of the Southern District, together with the counties,
of New York, Kings, Queens, Richmond and Suffolk. By an
act of April, 1815, this county was associated in the same dis-
trict with Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, New York, Kings,
Queens, Richmond and Suffolk counties.

Under the second Constitution, and until 1846, Westchester
was in the second district, together with the counties of Dut-
chess, Putnam, Rockland, Orange, Sullivan, Ulster, Queens and
Suffolk.

On a reassignment, made under the Constitution of 1846,
Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties composed one
district, the 7th; under an act of April 13, 1857, the same coun-
ties were made to form the 8th district; by act of April 25, 1866,
the same counties became the 9th district; the act of April 23,
1879, made Westchester and Rockland counties the 12th dis-
trict.

First Session of the State Senate, held in Kingston and
Poughkeepsie, 1777-1778, was presided over by Pierre Van
Cortlandt, who with Lewis Morris, represented this county.
Senator Van Cortlandt was chosen Lieutenant-Governor, June
30, 1778.

Sessions of the Senate from 1778 were attended by Lewis
Morris, Stephen Ward, Philip Van Cortlandt, Philip Living-
ston, Ebenezer Purdy, Thomas Thomas, Jonathan Ward, in
their turn, until the year 1823.

During the 46th Session, the first under the second Constitu-
tion, John Hunter represented this county.

In the 47th, 48th, 49th and 50th Sessions, the district was
represented by William Nelson, of this county. The same
men in rotation continued to represent the county up to and in-
cluding the 70th Session.

The 71st and 72d, 1848-49, the first under the third Consti-
tution, that of 1846, the 7th district, composing the counties
of Westchester, Rockland and Putnam, was represented by
Saxton Smith, of Putnam county.

During the 73d and 74th Sessions, 1850-51, the 7th district
was represented by Benjamin Brandreth, of this county.

Abraham B. Conger, of Rockland county, represented the dis-
trict in the 75th and 76th Sessions, 1852-53.

The district was represented in the 77th and 78th Sessions,
1854-55, by William H. Robertson, of this county.

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In the 79th and 80th Sessions, 1856-57, John W. Ferdon, of
Rockland county, represented the district.

The district, now changed to the 8th, was represented in the
Sessions of 1858-59, the 81st and 82d, by Benjamin Brandreth,
of this county.

In the 83d, 84th, 85th, and 86th Sessions, 1860-63, Hezekiah
D. Robertson, of this county, represented the district.

The district was represented in the 87th and 88th Sessions,
1864-65, by Saxton Smith, of Putnam county.

Edmund G. Sutherland, of this county, acted during the 89th
and 90th Sessions, 1866-67.

In 1867 the district was renumbered, and became the 9th;
William Cauldwell, of this county, serving during the 91st,
92d, 93d and 94th Sessions, 1868-71.

William H. Robertson, of this county, represented the dis-
trict in the 95th, 96th, 97th, 98th, 99th, 100th, 101st, 102nd,
103rd and 104th, 1872-81. In 1879 the district was changed to
the 12th.

During the 105th, 106th, 107th, 108th, 109th, and 110th Ses-
sions, 1882-87, Henry C. Nelson, of this county, represented the
district.

William H. Robertson, of this county, served the district in
the lllth, 112th, 113th, and 114th Sessions, 1888-91.

In the 115th and 116th Sessions, 1892-93, the district was
served by Charles P. McClelland, of this county.

The district was represented in the 117th and 118th Sessions,
1894-95, by George W. Robertson, of this county.

By the Constitution of 1894, the county of Westchester, to-
gether with the town of Westchester, and parts of the towns of
Eastchester and Pelham, recently annexed to New York city,
are made to comprise the 22d Senatorial District. James Irv-
mgTBuriis, of Yonkers, served during the 119th, 120th and 121st
Sessions, 1896 to 1899.

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The County's Members of Assembly.

The first State apportionment, made April 20, 1777, gave to
Westchester County six representatives in the lower house of
the State Legislature, out of a total of seventy representatives.
In the second apportionment, that of February 7, 1791, the
county's representation was reduced to five, the total member-
ship in the house being 108; on March 31, 1802, a fourth appor-
tionment gave this county but four representatives out of a
total of 100 ; on April 1, 1808, when the fifth apportionment was
made the county dropped to three, the total in the house being
112 ; in the apportionments made April 8, 1815, April 12, 1822,
April 18, 1826, the county's representation was continued as
three; on May 23, 1836, it was lowered to two; on April 13, 1857,
the representation was raised again to three, at which figure
it has remained since.

Kepresentatives to the Colonial Assemblies, to the Provin-
cial Congresses and State Assemblies, were elected at large on
a general ticket. This was so up to the year 1846 when a new
Constitution was adopted, which provided for the election of
Members of Assembly by single districts, a custom still in vogue.
The Legislature apportions to each county the number of mem-
bers to which it is entitled and the Board of Supervisors is
required to meet and designate what towns will compose the
several districts so awarded. To perform this duty of redis-
tricting, the Board of Supervisors is directed to meet after
each State census, on a date to be fixed by the Legislature.

The First Assembly District in this county w r as created in
1847, to be composed of the towns of Bedford, Cortlandt, Lewis-
boro, New Castle, North Salem, Ossining, Poundridge, Somers
and Yorktown. In 1857, the district was changed so as to be
composed of the towns of Eastchester, Morrisania, Westchester,
West Farms and Yonkers. In 1866, Morrisania, Yonkers,
Westchester and West Farms were designated to form the dis-
trict. In 1879, after the annexation of certain towns to New
York city, a new apportionment made the city of Yonkers and
the towns of Greenburgh and Mount Pleasant form this dis-
trict. In 1892 a ^apportionment combined Eastchester
Greenburgh, Scarsdale and the city of Yonkers to compose tha
district. Under the Constitution of 1894, Eastchester, the city
of Mount Vernon and the city of Yonkers now form the district.

The Second Assembly District was, in 1847, created by con-
solidating the towns of Eastchester, New Rochelle, Pelham,
Rye, Westchester, West Farms, Harrison, Mamaroneck, Mount
Vernon, White Plains, Yonkers, Greenburgh, Scarsdale, Mor-

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mania, Mount Pleasant and North Castle. In 1857, the district
was changed so as to be composed of the towns of White Plains,
New Eochelle, Mamaroneck, Harrison, Pelham, Scarsdale,
Poundridge, Greenburgh, Mount Pleasant, Eye and North
Castle. In 1866, the district was again changed to comprise
the towns of Bedford, North Castle, Greenburgh, Harrison,
New Eochelle, Eastchester, Mamaroneck, Pelham, Eye, White
Plains and Scarsdale. In 1879, a further change was made so
as to make Wliite Plains, Eye, Eastchester, New Eochelle, Ma-
maroneck, Pelham, Westchester, North Castle, Harrison and
Scarsdale compose the district. The reapportionment of 1892
organized the district with the towns of Harrison, Mamaro-
neck, New Eochelle, Pelham, Eye, Westchester, and the city of
Mount Vernon. In 1894 the present apportionment was fixed
as follows: Greenburgh, Harrison, Mamaroneck, New Eo-
chelle, Pelham, Eye, Scarsdale and White Plains.

The Third Assembly District was not organized until 1857,
when it was composed of the towns of Ossining, Cortlandt,
Bedford, Lewisboro, New Castle, North Salem, Yorktown and
Somers. In 1866, the district was made to comprise the towns
of Cortlandt, Ossining, Mount Pleasant, New Castle, Pound-
ridge, North Salem, Yorktown and Somers. In 1879, another
change brought together the towns of Bedford, Ossining, Cort-
landt, Yorktown, Lewisboro, Poundridge, North Salem, Somers
and New Castle. The reapportionment of 1892 combined
within the district the towns of Bedford, Cortlandt, Lewisboro,
Mount Pleasant, New Castle, North Castle, North Salem, Os-
sining, Poundridge, Somers, White Plains and Yorktown. The
reapportionment of 1894 associated the towns of Bedford,
Cortlandt, Lewisboro, Mount Pleasant, New Castle, North
Castle, North Salem, Ossining, Poundridge, Somers and York-
town, to compose the Third District, as it is at present.

Members of the Assembly were in Colonial times and prior
to 1778, elected about whenever those in high authority saw
fit to issue a writ of election. Elections were decided by a
viva voce vote, given by electors who had assembled in one
stated place appointed for the county meeting. Often the
meeting place was in Westchester and later the nominating
place was changed to W T hite Plains. The act of March 27, 1778,
directed that the Governor and Lieut. Governor be elected by
ballot ; the act of Feb. 13, 1787, provided for the use of the ballot
in electing members of the Legislature. Under this act elec-
tions were held on the last Tuesday of April, and might be held
for five days. In 1822 the law was changed, fixing the first
Tuesday of November as the day for the general election, and

MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST. 45

providing that the polls of the election be kept open for three
successive days, by adjournment from place to place. In 1842
the general election day was appointed for Tuesday succeeding
the first Monday of November, and this law is still in force.

By the Constitution of 1894, the total membership of the
Assembly was increased from 128 to 150; the Senate from 32
to 50.

Following is the list of Members of Assembly from West-
chester county from the year 1777 to the year 1899 :

First Session. 1777 at Kingston, 1778 at Poughkeepsie.
Thaddeus Crane, Samuel Drake, Robert Graham, Israel Honey-
well, Jr., Zebediah Mills and Gouverneur Morris.

Second Session. 1778 and 1779 at Poughkeepsie. Joseph
Benedict, Thaddeus Crane, Israel Honeywell, Jr., Ebenezer
Lockwood, Zebediah Mills and Stephen Ward.

Third Session. 1779 at Kingston, 1780 at Albany and King-
ston. Samuel Drake, Abijah Gilbert, Zebediah Mills, William
Paul ding, Philip Pell, Jr., and Ebenezer Purdy.

Fourth Session. 1780 at Poughkeepsie, 1781 at Albany and
Poughkeepsie. Samuel Drake, Philip Pell, Jr., Nathan Rock-
well, Joseph Strang, Thomas Thomas and Jonathan G. Tomp-
kins.

Fifth Session. 1781 and 1782 at Poughkeepsie. Nathaniel
Delevan, Abijah Gilbert, Zebediah Mills, Nathan Rockwell,
Thomas Thomas and Jonathan G. Tompkins.

Sixth Session. 1782 at Poughkeepsie, 1783 at Kingston.
Abijah Gilbert, Samuel Haight, John Lawrence, Zebediah Mills,
Ebenezer Purdy and Thomas Thomas.

Seventh Session. 1784 at New York. Abijah Gilbert,
Samuel Haight, Zebediah Mills, Philip Pell, Jr., Ebenezer
Purdy and Thomas Thomas.

Eighth Session. 1784 and 1785 at New York. Ebenezer S.
Burling, Abijah Gilbert, Ebenezer Lockwood, Philip Pell, Jr.,
Ebenezer Purdy and Thomas Thomas.

Ninth Session. 1786 at New York. Samuel Drake, Abijah
Gilbert, Ebenezer Lockwood, Philip Pell, Jr., Thomas Thomas
and Jonathan G. Tompkins.

Tenth Session. 1787 at New York. Ebenezer Lockwood,
Ebenezer Purdy, Nathan Rockwell, Joseph Strang, Thomas
Thomas and Jonathan G. Tompkins.

Eleventh Session. 1788 at Poughkeepsie. Samuel Drake,
Abijah Gilbert, Ebenezer Lockwood, Joseph Strang, Thomas
Thomas and Jonathan G. Tompkins.

Twelfth Session. 1788 and 1789 at Albany. Thaddeus

46 MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST.

Crane, Jonathan Horton, Philip Livingston, Nathan Rockwell,
Walter Seaman and Philip Van Cortlandt.

Thirteenth Session. 1789 at Albany, 1790 at New York.
Joseph Brown, Samuel Haight, Jonathan Horton, Nathan
Rockwell, Walter Seaman and Philip Van Cortlandt.

Fourteenth Session. 1791 at New York. Peter Fleming,
Abijah Gilbert, Samuel Haight, Jonathan Horton, Ebenezer
Purdy and Jonathan G. Tompkins.

Fifteenth Session. 1792 at New York. Samuel Haight,
Elias Newman, Ebenezer Purdy, Jonathan G. Tompkins and
Pierre Van Cortlandt, Jr.

Sixteenth Session. 1792 and 1793 at New York. Elias New-
man and Thomas Thomas.

Seventeenth Session. 1794 at Albany. Richard Hatfield,
Elias Newman, Abel Smith, Pierre Van Cortlandt, Jr., and
Ebenezer White.

Eighteenth Session. 1795 at Poughkeepsie and New York.-
Thomas Bowne, Ebenezer Purdy, Abel Smith, Pierre Van
Cortlandt, Jr., and Ebenezer WTrite.

Nineteenth Session. 1796 at New York. Joseph Carpenter,
Mordecai Hale, Elias Newman, Charles Teed and Abel'Smith.

Twentieth Session. 1796 at New York, 1797 at Albany .-
John Barker, Joseph Carpenter, Mordecai Hale, Charles Teed
and Samuel Youngs.

Twenty-first Session. 1798. (This year the Legislature com-
menced to hold its regular annual sessions at Albany.) Wil-
liam Adams, John Barker, Elijah Lee, Abel Smith, and Charles
Teed.

Twenty-second Session. 1798-1799. William Adams, Israel
Honeywell, Elijah Lee, Abel Smith and Charles Teed.

^Twenty-third Session. 1800. George Comb, Abijah Gilbert,
Nathan Rockwell, Abel Smith and Charles Teed.

Twenty-fourth Session. 1800-1801. Abijah Gilbert, Robert
Graham, Abraham Odell, Abel Smith and Thomas Thomas.

Twenty-fifth Session. 1802. Abijah Gilbert, Abraham Odell
Abel Smith, Thomas Thomas and Joseph Travis.

Twenty-sixth Session. 1803. Abijah Gilbert, Abraham
Odell, Thomas Thomas and Joseph Travis.

Twenty-seventh Session. 1804. Abijah Gilbert, Abraham
Odell, Thomas Thomas and Joseph Travis.

Twenty-eighth Session. 1804-1805. Abijah Gilbert, Abra-
ham Odell, Caleb Tompkins and Joseph Travis.

Twenty-ninth Session. 1806. Joel Frost, Philip Honeywell,
Ezra Lockwood and Caleb Tompkins.

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Thirtieth Session. - - 1807. Benjamin Barker, Benjamin
Isaacs, Seth Marvin and Abraham Odell.

Thirty-first Session. 1808. Benjamin Ferris, Joel Frost,
Abraham Miller and Ozias Osborn.

Thirty-second Session. 1808-1809. William Barker, Abra-
ham Odell and Samuel Youngs.

Thirty-third Session. 1810. William Barker, Abraham
Odell and Samuel Youngs.

Thirty-fourth Session. 1811. Darius Crosby, Abraham Mil-
ler and Jacob Odell.

Thirty-fifth Session. 1812. Darius Crosby, Abraham Miller
and Jacob Odell.

Thirty-sixth Session. 1812-1813. William Barker and Abra-
ham Miller.

Thirty-seventh Session. 1814. William Barker, Abraham
Miller and Richard V. Morris.

Thirty-eighth Session. 1814-1815. Benjamin Isaacs, Peter
J. Munroe and William Requa.

Thirty-ninth Session. 1816. Benjamin Isaacs, Abraham
Miller and William Requa.

Fortieth Session. 1816-1817. Abraham Miller, John Town-
send and Ebenezer White, Jr.

Forty-first Session. - - 1818. William Barker, Benjamin
Isaacs and William Requa.

Forty-second Session. 1819. William Barker, James Guion
and William Requa.

Forty-third Session. 1820. James Guion, Abraham Miller
and William Nelson.

Forty-fourth Session. 1820-1821. James Guion, Abraham
Miller and William Kelson.

Forty-fifth Session. 1822. Joseph Hunt, Thomas Smith
and Enoch Thompson.

Forty-sixth Session. 1823. Nehemiah Brown, Jr., St. John
Constant and Thomas Smith.

Forty-seventh Session. 1824. Nehemiah Brown, Jr., Ben-
jamin Ferris and Niles Frost.

Forty-eighth Session. 1825. Jeremiah Anderson, Thaddeus
Crane and Joseph Scofield.

Forty-ninth Session. 1826. Joseph Scofield, John H. Smith
and James Wiley.

Fiftieth Session. 1827. John Fisher, Nathaniel Montross
and Joseph Scofield.

Fifty-first Session. 1828. John Fisher, Nathaniel Montross
and James Turk.

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Fifty-second Session. 1829. Aaron Brown, Lawrence Da-
venport and Abel Smith.

Fifty-third Session. 1830. Aaron Brown, Lawrence Daven-
port and Abel Smith.

Fifty-fourth Session. 1831. St. John Constant, Thomas
Murphy, and Aaron Vark.

Fifty-fifth Session. 1832. John W. Frost, Thomas Smith
and Israel H. Watson.

Fifty-sixth Session. 1833. Joseph H. Anderson, Horatio
Lockwood and Israel H. Watson.

Fifty-seventh Session. 1834. Joseph H. Anderson, Edwin
Crosby and Horatio Lockwood.

Fifty-eighth Session. 1835. Edwin Crosby, Horatio Lock-
wood and Prince W. Paddock.

Fifty-ninth Session. 1836. William Fisher, Horatio Lock-
wood and Prince W. Paddock.

Sixtieth Session. 1837. William Fisher and Barnardus
Montross.

Sixty-first Session. 1838. Francis Barretto and Nicholas
Cruger.

Sixty-second Session. 1839. Samuel B. Ferris and Joseph
Strang.

Sixty-third Session. 1840. Samuel B. Ferris and Joseph
Strang.

Sixty-fourth Session. 1841. Joseph T. Carpenter and Hor-
atio Lockwood.

Sixty-fifth Session. 1842. Joseph T. Carpenter and Horatio
Lockwood.

Sixty-sixth Session. 1843. Andrew Findlay and Samuel L.
Holmes.

v Sixty-seventh Session. 1844. Andrew Findlay and Charles
Wright.

Sixty-eighth Session. 1845. I. Anthony Constant and Thom-
as K. Lee.

Sixty-ninth Session. John R. Hayward and Ezra Marshall.

Seventieth Session. 1847. James E. Beers and Ezra Mar-
shall.

Seventy-first Session. 1848. Richard M. Underbill and
Jared V. Peck.

Seventy- second Session. 1849. William H. Robertson and
Harvey Kidd.

Seventy-third Session. 1850. William H. Robertson and
Jesse Lyon.

Seventy-fourth Session. 1851. Daniel Clark Briggs and
Theodore H. Benedict.

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Seventy-fifth Session. 1852. George W. Lyon and Abraham
Hatfield.

Seventy-sixth Session. 1853. George C. Pinch and Jacob
Odell.

Seventy-seventh Session. 1854. Elijah Lee and Jacob Odell.

Seventy-eighth Session. 1855. Daniel Hunt and Frederick
W. Waterbury.

Seventy-ninth Session. 1856. Abraham R. Strang and Eli
Curtis.

Eightieth Session. 1857. Arnell F. Dickinson and Edmund
G. Sutherland.

Eighty-first Session. 1858. Abraham B. Tappen, Edmund
G. Sutherland and Frost Horton.

Eighty-second Session. 1859. Augustus Van Cortlandt,
James S. See and Gaylord B. Hubbell.

Eighty-third Session. 1860. William T. B. Milliken, N.
Holmes Odell and Gaylord B. Hubbell.

Eighty-fourth Session. - - 1861. - - Wm. J. McDermott, N.
Holmes Odell and Benj. F. Camp.

Eighty-fifth Session. 1862. Pierre C. Talman, Newberry D.
Halstead and Chauncey M. Depew.

Eighty-sixth Session. 1863. Pierre C. Talman, John E.
Marshall and Chauncey M. Depew.

Eighty-seventh Session. 1864. Franklin W. Gilley, Alsop
H. Lockwood and George A. Brandreth.

Eighty-eighth Session. 1865. Pierre C. Talman, Alsop H.
Lockwood and George A. Brandreth.

Eighty-ninth Session. 1866. Orrin A. Bills, Lawrence D.
Huntington and George A. Brandreth.

Ninetieth Session. 1867. Samuel M. Purdy, George J. Pen-
field and David W. Travis.

Ninety-first Session. 1868. Samuel M. Purdy, George J.
Penfield and Henry C. Nelson.

Ninety-second Session. 1869. Claiborne Ferris, Edward D.
Lawrence and James W. Husted.

Ninety-third Session. 1870. James J. Mooney, Edward D.
Lawrence and James W. Husted.

Ninety-fourth Session. 1871. G. Hilton Scribner, Alfred W.
Bartlett and James W. Husted.

Ninety-fifth Session. 1872. William W. Niles, Albert Ba-
deau and James W. Husted.

Ninety-sixth Session. 1873. William Herring, Amherst
Wight, Jr., and James W. Husted.

Ninety-seventh Session. 1874. William Cauldwell, Am-
herst Wight, Jr., and James W. Husted.

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Ninety-eighth Session. 1875. Dennis R. Shiel, Charles M.
Schieffelin and Jaines W. Husted.

Ninety-ninth Session. 1876. George H. Forster, Charles M.
Schieffelin and James W. Husted.

One Hundredth Session. 1877. Ambrose H. Purdy, William
F. Moller and James W. Husted.

One Hundred and first Session. 1878. Ambrose H. Purdy,
William F. Moller and James W. Husted.

One Hundred and second Session. 1879. James Lee Wells,
David Ogden Bradley and David W. Travis.

One Hundred and third Session. 1880. David Ogden Brad-
ley, William H. Catlin and David W. Travis.

One Hundred and fourth Session. 1881. William F. Moller,
William H. Catlin and James W. Husted.

One Hundred and fifth Session. 1882. Edwin E. Keyes,
William H. Catlin and George W. Robertson.

One Hundred and sixth Session. 1883. Edwin R. Keyes,
Samuel W. Johnson and John Hoag.

One Hundred and seventh Session. 1884. Norton P. Otis,
Samuel W. Johnson and James W. Husted.

One Hundred and eighth Session. 1885. Charles P. McClel-
land, Samuel W. Johnson and James W. Husted.

One Hundred and ninth Session. 1886. Charles P. McClel-
land, Norman A. Lawlor and James W. Husted.

One Hundred and tenth Session. 1887. J. Irving Burns,
Samuel Conover and James W. Husted.

One Hundred and eleventh Session. 1888. J. Irving Burns,
Bradford Rhodes and James W. Husted.

One Hundred and twelfth Session. 1889. William Murray,
Bradford Rhodes and James W. Husted.

v One Hundred and thirteenth Session. 1890. J. Irving
Burns, Bradford Rhodes and James W. Husted.

One Hundred and Fourteenth Session. 1891. Charles P.
McClelland, William Ryan and James W. Husted.

One Hundred and fifteenth Session. 1892. Thomas K.
Fraser, William Ryan and James W. Husted.

One Hundred and sixteenth Session. 1893. Thomas K.
Fraser, Alfred H. Morris and Edgar L. Ryder.

One Hundred and seventeenth Session. 1894. John C. Har-
rigan, John Berry and Edgar L. Ryder.

One Hundred and eighteenth Session. 1895. J. Irving
Burns, John N. Stewart and James W. Husted, Jr.

One Hundred and nineteenth Session. 1896. John N. Stew-
art, George L. Carlisle and James W. Husted, Jr.

One Hundred and twentieth Session. 1897. Alfred E.

MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST.

Smith, Richard E. Emmet, Jr., and James W. Husted, Jr. Mr.
Emmet died February 9, 1897; no election was held to fill va-
cancy.

One Hundred and twenty-first Session. 1898. Jared Sand-
ford, William J. Graney and John Gibney.

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Supervisors of the Several Towns,

The first meeting of the Board of Supervisors, of which there
is record, was held on Tuesday, October 6, 1772, at the school
house, in Rye. Present, Justice Davis for Philipsborough,
William Button for Mamaroneck, Ebenezer Lockwood for
Poundridge, James Holmes for Bedford, Stephen Ward for
Eastchester, Abijah Gilbert for Salem, Richard Willis for New
Rochelle, William Barker for Scarsdale, Dr. David Daton for
North Castle, and Dr. Eobert Graham for White Plains. An ad-
journment was taken to meet in the Court House at White
Plains. In same month the second session was held, at White
Plains; same members were present with the addition of Col.
James Van Cortlandt for Yonkers, Major Pierre Van Cort-
landt for Manor of Cortlandt and Judge John Thomas of Rye.
At this meeting the members qualified, and White Plains was
decided upon as the regular place of meeting for the Board of
Supervisors. Dr. Robert Graham of White Plains, was elected
Clerk of the Board and Treasurer of the County.

Meetings of the Board were held in early days at the resi-
dences of prominent citizens at Rye, Bedford and White Plains;
later, meetings took place in the office of the County Clerk,
and the Boards continued to convene annually in latter place
until accommodations proved too cramped, then the present
Supervisors' room was erected as an addition to the Court
House.

An act of the Legislature, passed February 6, 1773, requires
the County Board of Supervisors to hold its meetings in the
Court House at- White Plains.

It is understood that in the early period the Judges of the
v Court of Common Pleas met with the Supervisors and assisted
in the transaction of the county's business. One of the Judges
acted as Chairman, and one of the Supervisors was elected
Clerk as well as County Treasurer. In former times town
officers were seldom changed, and Supervisors were returned
from the several towns to the Board year after year. It was
then considered that Supervisors, like wine, improved with
age, and that the wisdom gained by long experience might
prove of benefit to a Supervisor's constituents. ,

The Board of Supervisors rarely changed its Clerk in those
times, and the incumbent was permitted to continue in office
until he was, of his own accord, ready to retire.

By an act of the Legislature passed January 18, 1830, the
annual meeting of the Board of Supervisors in the County of
Westchester is to commence on the first Monday after the

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annual election in each and every year. Supervisors receive
as compensation f 4 per day, while attending meetings of the
Board, beside usual mileage.

Following are the names of Supervisors representing their
respective towns and the years in which they served as such
in the County Board; also names of Chairmen and Clerks
elected, from time to time, by the several Boards of Supervisors :

BEDFORD.

James Holmes, 1772 to 1778.
Israel Lyon, 1778 to 1782.
Zebediah Mills, 1782-86-87.
Peter Fleming, 1782 to 1794.
Elias Newman, 1794-95.
William Miller, 1796.
James McDonald, 1797-98-99,

1800.

John Woolsey, Jr., 1801-02.
David Olmstead, 1803 to 1808.
David Miller, 1808 to 1833.
Henry Robertson, 1833 to

1838, 1840 to 1845.
Phineas Lounsberry, 1838.
Peter K. Buxton, 1839, 1846.
James W. Husted, 1847-48.

A. F. Dickinson, 1849-50.
J. A. Lyon, 1851.

William H. Robertson, 1852-
53, 1870-71.

B. I. Ambler, 1854-62.
Hezekiah D. Robertson, 1855,

1858-59-60-61-65- to 1870.
T. Clark, 1856.
J. E. Horton, 1857.
James Wood, 1863-64.
L. F. Pelton, 1872.
Moses W. Fish, 1873 to 1879.
Joseph Barrett, 1879 to 1885.
Timothy C. Adams, 1885-86-87.
James E. Hoyt, 1888.
Louis K. Bell, 1889-90.
John Knox, 1891.
T. Ellwood Carpenter, 1892-

93-94.
Isaac W. Turner, 1896-97.

CORTLANDT.

Pierre Van Cortlandt, 1772 to

1780.

Samuel Haight, 1780-82.
Joseph Strang, 1783 to 1787.

Philip Van Cortlandt, 1788 to
1790, 1816, 1818.

Pierre Van Cortlandt, Jr., 1790
to 1803, 1804 to 1812.

Joel Frost, 1803.

John Jones, 1812 to 1816.

Jonathan Ferris, 1817.

James Wilie, 1819-20.

Daniel W. Burtsell, 1821-22.

John W. Frost, 1823 to 1827;
1828 to 1832.

Ward B. Howard, 1827, 1853.

Joseph W. Strang, 1832.

St. John Constant, 1833.

N. Cruger, 1834-35-37-39-40-42.

Daniel Carpenter, 1836.

Henry W. Depew, 1841.

William Boyce, 1843-44.

Gilbert B. Hart, 1845.

James B. Travis, 1846-47.

Isaac Seymour, 1848.

Mead Barmore, 1849.

Thomas A. Whitney, 1850.

William Bleakley, Jr., 1851.

Erne Orne, 1852.

Caleb L. Ferris, 1854.

Frost Horton, 1855-58-60.

Owen T. Coffin, 1859.

Coffin S. Brown, 1861 to 1865;
1868-69; 1871 to 1878; 1883
to 1885, died in office, July
2, 1885; William A. Hunt
was appointed to fill va-
cancy.

Uriah Hill, Jr., 1865-66-67.

W. H. Anderson, 1870.

D. W. Travis, 1878-79.

William Mabie, 1880-81-82-86.

Cyrus Travis, 1884.

Mathew Clune, 1887.

George W. Robertson, 1888.

William R. Thorne, 1889 to
1894.

James H. Haight, 1894-95-98.

Franklin Couch, 1896-97.

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EASTCHESTER.

John Pinkney, 1690-91-92-93-

94-96.
John Lancaster, 1695-98-99.

1712.
John Drake, 1697, 1702-3-4-5-

7, 1715 to 1722.
Jeremiah Fowler, 1700.
Henry Fowler, 1710-11.
William Chattel-ton, 1701.
Thomas Pinkney, 1706-12-13-

14.

Edmund Ward, 1708-9.
Moses Fowler, 1722-28-29, 1831

to 1839.
Joseph Drake, 1723-24-25-26-

27-43.

Palmer Doughty, 1730.
Benjamin Drake, 1739-40.
John Fowler, 1742-44-45-46-

47-48-51-52-54-55.
John Ward, 1741-49-50.
Samuel Sneden, 1753, 1760 to

1772.
John Townsend, 1756-57, 1810

to 1823.
Ebenezer Burling, 1758, 1783-

84-89.

Jonathan Fowler, 1759.
Stephen Ward, 1772 to 1783,

1787 to 1793, 1826-27-28.
James Hunt, 1785.
Thomas Hunt, 1786.
John G. Wright, 1793.
Benjamin Morgan, 1794 to

1803, 1804 to 1810.
Richard Ward, 1803.
James Somerville, 1823-24-25.
Nathaniel Devoe, 1829-30-33-

35.

Joshua Hunt, 1831-32-34.
Jospeh Lyon, 1836-37.
John R. Hayward, 1838-39-40.
Jesse Lyon, 1841-42.
Abijah Morgan, 1843-44-46.
William Bertine, 1845.
John W. Burtis, 1847-48.
Lancaster Underbill, 1849-50.
Crandall Rich, 1851-52.
George Archer, 1853.
Abijah G. Morgan, 1854.
Darius Lyon, 1855 to 1860.
Pelham L. McClellan, 1860-61-

62.

Edward Martin, 1863, 1871.

Stephen Bogart, 1864-65.

J. M. Masterson, 1866-67-70.

E. D. Lawrence, 1868-69.

W. P. Esterbrook, 1872.

Elias Dusenberry, 1873, died
December 29, 1873, and was
succeeded by W. H. Pem-
berton.

William H. Pemberton, 1874

to 1877.

David Cromwell, 1877-78.
David Quackinbush, 1879-80-

82 to 1888, 1889.
Henry Huss, 1881.
Daniel C. Hickey, 1888.
John Berry, 1890.
John Thurton, 1891.
Herbert D. Lent, 1892, now in

office.

Bar an act of the Legislature,
passed in 1892, Mount Vernon, a
portion of this town, was made a
city and a separate town. By an
act of the Legislature passed June
6, 1895, a portion of the town was
annexed to the City of New York.

GREENBURGH.

George Comb, 1794 to 1801.
Abraham Odell, 1801 to 1820.
Caleb Wildey, 1820-21.
William N. Dynckman, 1822.
Gilbert Underbill, 1823-24-25.
Steuben Swartout, 1826.
Jonathan S. Odell, 1827-28,
Isaac Hunt, 1829.
Daniel Ackerman, 1830 to

1835, 1837-38.
Caleb Martime, 1835-36.
J. Acker, 1839 to 1844.

B. Ferris, 1844.

G. Seeley, 1845-46.
P. Wildey, 1847 to 1850.
Jacob Odell, 1850 to 1853.
D. H. Little, 1853-54.
Seth Bird, 1855-56.

C. W. Little, 1857 to 1861.
Shadrach Taylor, 1861-62-63.
Abram O. Willsea, 1864 to

1881.
Telbrook W. CHsfield, 1881 to

1886.
John Besson, 1886 to 1892.

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Frank V. Millard, 1892.
Charles G. Storms, 1893.
Bertrand F. Tompkins, 1894

to 1898.
Alexander McClelland, 1898.

HARRISON.

Isaiah Maynard, 1783.
William Miller, 1784 to 1791.
Joseph Carpenter, 1791-2.
William Vail, 1793 to 1801,

1802 to 1805.
Thomas Carpenter, 1801.
Thomas Halstead, 1805 to

1808, 1810 to 1828.
Simeon Tyler, 1808-9.
Jeremiah Anderson, 1828 to

1836, (was re-elected in 1836,

but declined to serve).
William M. Cromwell, 1836.
William H. Purdy, 1837 to

1840.

Joseph H. Anderson, 1840.
Thomas C. Field, 1841 to 1847.
James D. Merritt, 1847-48-49.
David P. Halstead, 1850-51.
John Palmer, 1852.
Daniel W. Gray, 1853 to 1857,

1863, 1875, 1883.
Edward Willets, 1857-58-59,

1864 to 1874, 1876-77.
Samuel Hopper, 1859-60-61-62.
G. T. Burling, 1878 to 1883,

1884-85-86.
Charles C. Haviland, 1887 to

1896.
George T. Gray, 1896 to 1898.

LEWISBORO.
SALEM.

Abijah Gilbert, 1772 to 1807.

Joel Bouton, 1807.

SOUTH SALEM, (formerly

Salem).

Joel Bouten, 1808.
Stephen Gilbert, 1809-11-12-

15-17-18.
Solomon Meade, 1810, 1819 to

1823, 1825 to 1830, 1833-34-35.
Nathan Howe, 1813-14.
Martin Meade, 1816, 1823-24.
Joel Lawrence, 1824 to 1827.
Jeremiah Howe, 1830-31-32,

1836 to 1840.

LEWISBORO (changed from
South Salem, Feb. 13, 1840).
Cyrus Lawrence, 1840.
Daniel Hunt, 1841 to 1874.
John C. Holmes, 1874 to 1892.
James A. Breakell, 1892.
James F. Lawrence, 1893 to
date.

MAMARONECK.

Samuel Palmer, 1697, 1710-11.
James Mott, 1698-99-1702.
Henry Disbrow, 1707-8.
Nehemiah Palmer, 1712-14-42-

44.
Sylvanus Palmer, 1715-16-21-

22-24-27 to 1742. (Died in

office).

Josiah Quinby, 1717.
John Griffen, 1718.
Henry Fowler, 1719-20-23-25-

26.

Underhill Budd, 1743-45-47.
John Stephenson, 1748, 1758.
John Townsend, part of 1758,

1761 to 1770.
Reuben Bloomer, 1759-60,

1776.

William Sutton, 1771 to 1775.
Gilbert Budd, 1783 to 1793.
Benjamin Griffen, 1794 to

1797.
John P. DeLancey, 1798 to

1800, 1814.

Edward Merritt, 1801-2.
Aaron Palmer, 1803 to 1806,

1816, 1825 to 1827.
John Pinkney, 1807 to 1813,

1817 to 1819.
Monmouth Lyon, 1815, 1833-

34.
John B. Underhill, 1820 to

1824.
John Morrell, 1828, 1855 to

1859.

Edwin Post, 1829.
Henry Munro, 1830.
James H. Guion, 1831-32, 1835

to 1842, 1850.
Benjamin M. Brown, 1843 to

1846, 1847-48-49.
Stephen C. Griffen, 1846.
Charles W. Hopkins, 1851.
Louis Walsh, 1852-54-61-65-

66.

MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST.

Zachariah Voorhis, 1853.
William I. Barker, 1859-60.
Jonas D. Hill, 1862-63-64.
Jacob B. Humphrey, 1867.
Schuremani Halsted, 1868.
Thomas L. Rushmore, 1869-

70.

James J. Burnet, 1871.
Charles H. Birney, 1872 to

1876.
Matthias Banta, 1&77 to 1891,

1892.

Jacob Mayer, 1891.
Charles M. Baxter, 1893 to

1899.

MORRISANIA.

(Organized December 7, 1855.)

G. Morris, 1856.

William Cauldwell, 1857 to
1870, 1871, 1873 and last Su-
pervisor of the town.

Silas D. Gifford, 1870.

J. Hopkins, 1872.

This town was annexed to New
York City, by an act of the Leg-
islature, passed May 23, 1873.

MOUNT PLEASANT.

William Adams, 1794-95-96-97.
Marmaduke Foster, 1798-99,

1800-1.
Thomas Ward, 1802-3-4, 1806

to 1812.

Samuel Youngs, 1805.
James Ross, 1812.
Daniel Delevan, 1813-14.
William Requa, 1815.
Stephen D. Powell, 1816 to

1820.
Isaac Oakley, 1820 to 1829,

1833-34.
Henry Romer, 1829-30-31-32-

36, 1842-43, 1848-49.
James C. Hall, 1835.
Jesse Ryder, 1837-38.
I. Birdsall, 1839-40.
Seth Weeks, 1841.
J. F. Yerks, 1844.
I. Coutant, 1845-46.
A. Brouwer, 1847.
J. S. See, 1850.
E. Hatfield, 1851-52.
N. U. Tompkins, 1853, 1855.

E. M. Davis, 1854.

H. E. Paulding, 1856.

J. A. Husted, 1857.

I. R. Mead, 1858.

Isaac M. Twitchings, 1859 to

1867.

N. W. Husted, 1867.
J. Leggett, 1868 to 1873.
Amos R. Clark, 1873-74.
J. S. See, 1875.
Moses W. Taylor, 1876 to 1894,

1898.
Charles M. Lane, 1894 to 1898.

MOUNT VERNON.

John Thurton, 1892.
Dennis Beach, 1893-94.
George H. Brown, 1895.
First Ward Melville Kelsey,

1896.

Harry J. Robinson, 1896-7.
Second Ward Daniel Lewis,

1896-97.
Third Ward Charles C. Bige-

low, 1896-7.
Fourth Ward George H.

Brown, 1896.

Albert S. Jenks, 1897-98.
Fifth Ward Edgar K.Brown,

1896-7.

NEW CASTLE.

Stephen Carpenter, 1794 to

1800.

Jesse Brady, 1800-1.
Nathan Merritt, 1802.
Caleb Kirby, 1803 to 1821.
James Fish, 1821 to 1826.
Joshua W. Bowron, 1826-27.
Gilbert Brundage, 1828 to

1835, 1838, 1840 to 1843.
Joseph W. Merritt, 1835.
David Sands, 1836-37.
W. Kipp, 1839, 1850.

D. Hoag, 1843.

Zopher Carpenter, 1844-45,
1853.

E. B. Merritt, 1846.

E. B. Lane, 1847-1861-62.

H. Allen, 1848.

T. W. Smith, 1849, 1851-52.

J. T. Carpenter, 1854.

J. Y. Haight, 1855 to 1859.

Daniel Hallock, 1859-60.

Francis M. Carpenter, 1863

MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST.

to 1869, 1871 to 1896.
W. H. Haight, 1869-70.
Israel A. Haigrt, 1896 to 1898.

NEW ROCHELLE.

Robert Bloomer, 1699 to 1702.

Esais Vallou, 1702-3.

Oliver Besley, 1704 to 1712,

1724 to 1728.
Anthony Lespinars, 1712 to

1722, 1723, 1728 to 1731.
Gillaume LeCompte, 1731 to

1738.
Joseph Rodman, 1738 to 1744,

1745 to 1760.
John Pell, 1744.
Ezekiel Halsted, 1746-47.
Jacobus Blaiker, 1760 to 1764.
Richard Willis, 1764 to 1774.
Joseph Drake, 1774 to 1783;

from 1776 to 1783, time of

the Revolutionary War,

there were no elections held

in the town.
Benjamin Stephenson, 1783

to 1786, 1788-89.
Abraham Guion, 1786.
Theodosius Bartow, 1787.
James Willis, 1790 to 1798.
Frederick Guion, 1798.
Elijah Ward, 1799 to 1810.
Elias Guion, Jr., 1810.
Richard Ward, 1811 to 1816.
Lawrence Davenport, 1816 to

1821, 1829 to 1843.
John P. Huntington, 1821 to

1829.
States Barton, 1843-44, 1849,

1854.
Albert Badeau, 1845-46, 1861-

62.

Nicholas Miller, 1847.
John Soulice, 1848.
Robert H. Coles, 1850 to 1854.
Peter J. Sherwood, 1855.
Thaddeus Davids, 1856 to

1863.
Lawrence D. Huntington,

1863-64.

George J. Penfield, 1865-66.
Benjamin Badeau, 1867, 1883.
George W. Davis, 1868 to

1875.
George W. Ackerman, 1875 to

1879.

Henry D. Phelps, 1879 to 1883.

1886, 1897.
Charles H. Roosevelt, 1884-85,

1887-88.
Gideon W. Davenport,, 1889,

1894-95-96, (died in office.)
William V. Molloy, 1890-91-92.
Jacob Hollwegs, 1893.

NORTH CASTLE.

George Dennis, 1736 to 1738,

1742 to 1749, 1754 to 1756.
Jonathan Ogden, 1738.
Adam Seaman, 1739 to 1742.
Benjamin Smith, 1749 to

1754.
Caleb Fowler, 1756, 1758 to

1771.

Aaron Forman, 1757.
Dr. David Dayton, 1771 to

1777.

Jonathan Platt, 1777.
Jacob Purdy, 1778 to 1781.
Andrew Sniffin, 1781 to 1784.
Abel Smith, 1784 to 1801, 1806.
Isaac Webbers, 1801 to 1806.
Peter Lyon, 1807-8.
John Palmer, 1809-10.
John Ferris, 1811 to 1820.
James Hopkins, 1820 to 1833.
Rees Carpenter, 1833 to 1836,

1838.
Grey B. Hobby, 1836 to 1838,

1845.

William Williams, 1839.
Abraham Miller, 1840.
Nathan I. Green, 1841-42,

1847-48, 1852.
Israel TOwnsend, 1843.
Job Sands, 1844, 1846.
Samuel B. Ferris, 1849 to

1852.

Joseph S. Hobby, 1853-54.
Benjamin Tripp, 1855.
Charles Purdy, 1856 to 1860.
Leman B. Tripp, 1860-61.
William S. Brown, 1862.
Evander Odell, 1863-64.
David W. Smith, 1865-66,

1871.
James Hopkins, 1867 to 1871,

1872 to 1875, 1876 to 1880,

1881.
Horace P. Flewellin, 1875.

MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST.

Aaron P. Read, 1880.
Edwin R. Hopkins, 1882-83.
Joseph B. See, 1884 to date.

NORTH SALEM.

UPPER SALEM.

Abijah Gilbert, 1772 to 1784.
Thaddeus Crane, 1784-85.
Hachaliah Brown, 1786-87.
Ebenezer Purdy, 1788 to- 1790.
NORTH SALEM, (formerly

Upper Salem).
John Quick, 1790 to 1793, 1801

to 1804.

Daniel Delevan, 1793 to 1799.
Ebenezer Purdy, 1799 to 1801.
Epenetus Wallace, 1804-13-14-

15-16.

Zabud June, 1805 to 1811, 1830.
Charles Ambler, 1811-12.
Ebenezer Purdy, Jr., 1817 to

1823.

Isaac Purdy, 1823, 1829.
Jesse Smith, 1824 to 1829.
Samuel Field, 1831 to 1834.
Epenetus Howe, 1834, 1836,

1840-41, 1844-45.
James Mills, 1835.
John J. June, 1837.
Nehemiah Wilson, 1838-39,

1842 to 1844.
Isaac H. Purdy, 1846 to 1850,

1856-57.

George C. Finch, 1850 to 1856.
Joseph L. Button, 1858, 1860

to 1868.

Gilbert F. Baily, 1859.
v Odle Close, 1868 to 1893.

Henry W. Norton, 1893-94-95.
Isaac Purdy, 1896-97-98-99.

OSSINING.

(Organized May 2, 1845.)

Joseph Hunt, 1845-46.
Stephen Marshall, 1847-48.
G. Van Wyck, 1849, 1852.
Abraham Hyatt, 1850.
Frank Larkin, 1851.
J. T. Yoe, 1853.
J. Holly Platt, 1854.
W. O. Mills, 1855.
J. F. Purdy, 1856.
George A. Brandreth, 1857-58-
59.

Nelson H. Baker, 1860.
Abraham B. Reynolds, 1861-
62-63-1883.

F. C. Burrhus, 1864.

W. E. Lawrence, 1865 to 1870.
Thomas Leary, 1870-71.

G. B. Hubbell, 1872.

John Hoag, 1873-74-78-79-80-

81.

R. M. Lawrence, 1875-76-77.
Joshua G. Many, 1882, 1884.
John J. Mahaney, 1885.
Gilbert M. Todd, 1886 to date.

PELHAM.

James Pell, 1773 to 1784.
Philip Pell, 1784 to 1825.
John Hunter, 1825-26.
Stephen S. Pell, 1827 to 1831,

1841.

George Horton, 1831-32-33.
Nathaniel P. Ogden, 1834-35-

36.
Elias D. Hunter, 1837 to 1840,

1846-47.

Joseph Lyon, 1840.
James Hay, 1842, 1844-45.
J. L. Townsend, 1843.
P. Schuyler, 1848 to 1851.
G. W. Horton, 1851 to 1859.
Samuel Lippincott, 1859-60-61.
Benjamin Hegeman, 1862,

to 1873.

James Hyatt, 1873 to 1885.
Robert H. Scott, 1885.
Sherman T. Pell, 1886 to 1893.
William McAllister, 1893-94.
John M. Shinn, 1895 to 1899.

A portion of this town was an-
nexed to New York City by an act
of the Legislature passed June 6th,
1895.

POUNDRIDGE.

Ebenezer Lockwood, 1772 to

1779, 1782 to 1787, 1802 to

1807.
William Fancher, 1780-81,

1788 to 1802.

Ezra Lockwood, 1807 to 1820.
Horatio Lockwood, 1820 to

1824, 1826 to 1841.
John C. Ferris, 1824-25.

MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST.

William Lockwood, 1841 to

1844.

R. Ayres, 1844.
Alsop H. Lockwood, 1845 to

1853, 1856 to 1868.
H. D. Robertson, 1853.
William L. Smith, 1854-55.
David W. Miller, 1868 to

1872.

Stephen Taylor, 1872.
Daniel B. Rockwell, 1873.
Miles Adams, 1874 to 1878,

1883 to 1892.

D. W. Chichester, 1878 to 1883.
George N. Fancher, 1892.
George I. Ruscoe, 1893 to date.

RYE.

Joseph Theall, 1691 to 1701.
Deliverance Brown, 1701 to

1703.

John Frost, 1703 to 1705.
Thomas Merritt, 1705-6.
Joseph Purdy, 1707 to 1711.
John Hoyt, 1711 to 1713, 1717

to 1720.
Joseph Bcdd, 1713 to 1717,

1720-1-2.
Samuel Purdy, 1723 to 1740,

1744-5-6, 1749.
John Thomas, 1740 to 1744,

1765-66-67, 1783-84.
Samuel Tredwell, 1747-48.
William Willett, 1750 to 1762.
Jonathan Brown, 1762-63.
Timothy Wetmore, 1764, 1768.
John Thomas, Jr., 1769-70.
Ebenezer Haviland, 1771 to

1783.

Jesse Hunt, 1783 to 1788.
Gilbert Brundage, 1788.
Thomas Bowne, 1789 to 1796.
Bartholomey Haden, 1796.
John Guyon, 1797-98, 1801 to

1805.

John Brown, 1799.
Thomas Brown, 1800.
Samuel Marvin, 1805-6.
Samuel Armor, 1807-8.
Samuel Deall, 1809 to 1823.
David Kirby, 1823 to 1835,

1838.
John Theall, 1835 to 1838,

1841.

Willett Moseman, 1839-40.
James D. Halsted, 1842 to

1846, 1862-63-64.
J. C. R. Brown, 1846-47.
Dr. D. J. Sands, 1848.
John S Provost, 1849, 1854.
William Horton, 1850.
Newberry D. Halstead, 1851 to

1854.
John E. Marshall, 1855 to

1861.

John W. Lounsbury, 1861.
Wilson D. Slawson, 1865.
Thomas K. Downing, 1866-67-

68.

Howard C. Cady, 1869-70.
Amherst J. Wight, Jr., 1871-

72.

George W. Wesley, 1873.
S. W. Johnson, 1874 to 1883.
William Ryan, 1883 to 1888.
George W. Carpenter, 1888 to

1892.

Addison Johnson, 1892 to 1895.
Clarence Sackett, 1895 to 1898.

SCARSDALE.

William Barker, 1772 to 1783.
Jonathan G. Tompkins, 1783

to 1794.

John Barker, 1794 to 1798.
Caleb Tomipkins, 1798 to 1808.

1822.

James Secor, 1808 to 1812.
Enoch Tompkins, 1812 to 1822.
Richard M. Popham, 1823 to

1829.

Nathaniel Brown, 1829-30.
Richard Palmer, 1831 to 1838,

1839 to. 1845.
George D. Varian, 1838.
W. Cornell, 1845-46, 1852,

1862.

J. G. Tompkine, 1847-48.
Francis Secor, 1849, 1851,

1853 to 1862, 1863 to 1867,

1868 to 1879.
J. Willets, 1850.
G. P. Nelson, 1867.
Oliver A. Hyatt, 1879-80,
George J. Willets, 1881-82.
Chauncey T. Secor, 1883 to

date.

MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST.

SOMERS.

STEPHENTOWN.

Hachaliah Brown, 1788 to

1791.

Abraham Brown, 1791 to 1807.
Joseph Owen, Jr., 1807.
SOMERS, (formerly Stephen-
town).
Joseph Owen, Jr., 1808-9, 1811,

to 1815, 1817.
Abraham Brown, 1810.
Stephen Green, 1815-16.
Stephen Brown, Jr., 1818 to

1833.

Gerad Crane, U833 to 1837.
William Marshall, 1837 to

1841.
Israel Green, 1841 to 1844,

1845, 1853.
I. Brown, 1844.
S. Gregory, 1846-47, 1851-52,

1857.

Jesse Horton, 1848.
W. E. Teed, 1849, 1862 to

1868, 1870-71.
Joseph Griffin, 1850.
William Marshall, Jr., 1854-

55, 1858 to 1862, 1869.
Joseph Reynolds, 1856.
James W. Bedell, 1868.
Stephen Brown, 1872.
Jesse G. Carpenter, 187-74.
Thaddeus Crane, 1875 to 1880.
James P. Teed, 1880 to date.

WESTCHESTER.

James Ferris, 1773 to 1784.
Thomas Hunt, 1784.
Abraham Leggett, 1785.
Lake Hunt, 1786.
Israel Underbill, 1787 to 1892.
Benjamin Ferris, 1802 to

1816, 1819 to 1829.
Bazil J. Bartow, 1816 to 1819.
Israel H. Watson, 1829 to

1833, 1835 to 1839.
Augustace Huestace, 1833-34.
Andrew Findlay, 1839 to 1844,

1845-46.
Robert R. Morris, 1844, 1849,

1851-52.

Daniel J. Cbstar, 1847-48.
Bayard Clark, 1850.

Abraham Hatfield, 1853 to

1858, 1859 to 1862, 1864 to

1870.

Denton Pearsall, 1858.
William H. Bowne, 1862-63,

1876.

P. Hendrick, 1870-71.
Hugh Lunny, 1872-73, 1877.
F. C. Havemeyer, 1874.
J. M. Furman, 1875.
R. C. Watson, 1878.
James Henderson, Jr., 1879 to

1882, 1883.
Peter Briggs, 1882.
Daniel McGrory, 1884 to 1887.
Michael Rauch, 1887 to 1892.
A. Hennen Morris, 1892-93.
Aug. M. Field, 1894 and last

Supervisor.

This town was annexed to New
York City, by an act of the Legis-
lature passed June 6, 1895.

WEST FARMS.

(Organized May 13, 1846.)

F. Barnette, 1847.

A. Findlay, 1848-49.

John B. Haskin, 1850-51, 1863.

Charles Bathgate, 1852-60,

1871-72.

W. N. Lewis, 1853.
H. B. Todd, 1854.
Samuel M. Purdy, 1855-56-61-

64-65-66-67.

Abraham B. Tappen, 1857.
George W. Devoe, 1862.
Frederick Grote, 1868-69-70.
John Bussing, 1858-59, 1873

and last Supervisor.

This town was annexed to New
York City, by an act of the Leg-
islature, passed May 23, 1873.

WHITE PLAINS.

Caleb Hyatt, 1727 to 1735.
Moses Owen, 1735-36.
Jonathan Purdy, 1737 to 1750.
Elisha Budd, 1750-51-52-56-57.
Elisha Hyatt, 1753-4-5.
Abraham Hatfield, 1758 to
1769.

MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST.

Dr. Robert Graham 1769 to
1775.

Samuel Purdy, 1775-6.
Anthony Miller, 1777 to 1783.
Daniel Horton, 1783 to 1787.
Richard Hattield, 1787 to 1796.

John Falconer, 1796 to 1801,
1819 to 1831.

Jacob Purdy, 1801 to 1810.
Joseph Horton, 1816-17-18.
Elish a Horton, 1831 to 1838.
Henry Willets, 1838 to 1844.

John W. Mills, 1844-45-47,
1860-61.

Lewis C. Platt, 1846, 1883 to
1892.

John Dick, 1848, 1850.
Henry C. Field, 1849.

Gilbert S. Lyon, 1851 to 1854,
1857 to 1860.

Robert Cochran, 1854, 1875.
John J. Clapp, 1855-6.

E. G. Sutherland, 1862 to 1867.
1871 to 1874, 1878.

John D. Gray, 1867-8.
M. Donohue, Jr., 1869-70.
Elisha Horton, 1874. 1876-83.
Stephen S. Marshall, 1877.

Artemus Eggleston, 1879 to
182.

Frank G. Schirmer, 1892 to
1899.

YONKERS.

David Hunt, 1788.
James Archer, 1789.

William Hadley, 1790 to 1794,
1801.

John Robert, 1795-96.
Garrit Dykman, 1797 to 1801.
Isaac Vermilyea, 1802 to 1825.
Caleb Smith, 1825 to 1842.

Prince W. Paddock, 1842 to
1845.

William W. Scrugrham, 1845
to 1850, 1856-57.

James L. Valentine, 1850 to
1854, 1861-62.

William G. Ackerman, 1854-
55.

Augustus Van Cortlandt,
1858-59.

Ethan Flagg, 1860-63-67-68-

70-71.
Isaac H. Knox, 1864-65-66.

Edward De Witt, 1869.

Charles R. Dusenberry, 1872-
73, 1894-95-96.

John H. Williams, 1874.

Jacob Read, 1875-76-77, 1882
to 1893.

James V. Lawrence, 1878 to
1882.

Thig town was chartered as a
city in 1872.

First Ward A. J. Prime, 1893.
Michael Fitzgerald, 1894-95.
James P. Stewart, 1896.

William H. Greenhalgh,
1897-98.

Second Ward Henrie A. Per-
cival, 1893-94-95.

Isaiah Frazier, 1896.
Hall B. Waring, 1897-98.

Third Ward P. A. Conneff,
1893.

Elijah M. Yerks, 1894-95.

Edward A. Forsyth, 1896-
97-98.

Fourth Ward Jeremiah J.
Clancy, 1893.

Charles R. Dusenberry,
1894-95.

John J. Burns, 1896.

Thomas A. Browne, 1897-
98.

Fifth Ward William H. Mc-
Pherson, 1893.

Isaiah Frazier, 1894^95.
Henrie A. Percival, 1896.
Edward J. Earl, 1897-98.

Sixth Ward Patrick Whalen,

1896-97-98.

Seventh Ward Charles R.
Dusenberry, 1896.

Walter B. Dixon, 1897-98.

YORKTOWN.

Pierre Van Cortlandt, 1760 to
1775.

Joseph Strang, 1775 to 1780,
1783 to 1789.

Samuel Haight, 1780 to 1783.
Elijah Lee, 1789 to 1792, 1804-5.

MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST.

Ebenezer White, 1792 to 1796,
1803.

Stephen Liens, 1796 to 1803.
Peter Lane, 1806-7.
John Conklin, 1808-9-10.
Abraham Reqna, 1811.
Nathaniel Hyatt, 1812-13.

Thomas Tompkins, 1814 to
1822, 1823 to 1826.

Abijah Lee, 1822.

David D. Webbers, 1826-27.

Bernardus Montross, 1828 to
1831, 1843.

James Underbill, 1831-32.

Cornelius E. Ferris, 1833 to
1836.

Samuel Fowler, 1836 to 1841,
1856.

Stephen Lee, 1841-42.

Elias Q. Tompkins, 1844 to
1848.

Benjamin D. Miller, 1848-49,
1868-59-60-63.'

Isaac L. Tompkins, 1850-51.
Abraham R. Strang, 1852-53.

Lawrence P. Bostwick, 1854-
55.

Daniel Strang, 1857.

John B. Tompkins. 1861-62-
73-74-75.

Stephen H. Knapp, 1864-65-
66.

Joseph F. Palmer, 1867-68-71.
E. Q. Horton, 1869-70.
James C. Travis, 1872.
Jesse Ryder, 1876.

John W. Carpenter, 1877 to
1881.

William James Horton, 1881
to 1887.

Ira D. Strang, 1887 to 1894.
Charles W. Underbill, 1894.
T. F. Tompkins, 1895.
Edward B. Kear, 1896 to 1899.

MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST. 63

CHAIRMEN AND CLERKS.
*

Following are the names of Supervisors who have been
elected and served as Chairmen of the Board of Supervisors
of this County, and the names of Clerks of the same body;
Chairman from 1813 to 1898; Clerks from 1772 to 1898.

Chairmen :

Abraham Odell, Greenburgh, 1813-14.

Ezra Lockwood, Poundridge, 1815 to 1820.

Thomas Tompkins, Yorktown, 1820, 1823-4-5.

John Townsend, Eastchester, 1821-22.

David Miller, Bedford, 1826-27, 1829-31-32.

Richard M. Popham, Scarsdale, 1828.

Zabud June, North Salem, 1830.

Jeremiah Anderson, Harrison, 1833-34-35.

Lawrence Davenport, New Rochelle, 1836 to 1843.

Richard Palmer, Scarsdale, 1843.

Benjamin M. Brown, Mamaroneck, 1844-45.

W. W. Scrugham, Yonkers, 1846-47.

Andrew Findlay, West Farms, 1848-49.

Daniel Hunt, Lewisboro, 1850, 1855.

John B. Haskin, West Farms, 1851.

Robert H. Coles, New Rochelle, 1852-53.

Joseph T. Carpenter, New Castle, 1854.

Alsop H. Lo'ckwood, Poundridge, 1856-57, 1859.

Frost Horton, Peekskill, 1858.

Abraham Hatfield, Westchester, 1860-61.

Albert Badeau, New Rochelle, 1862.

Edmund G. Sutherland, White Plains, 1863-64-65.

William Cauldwell, Morrisania, 1866-68-69.

William H. Robertson, Katonah, 1870-71.

Francis M. Carpenter, Mount Kisco, 1872 to 1873, 1894-95.

George W. Davids, New Rochelle, 1874.

S. Wm. Johnson, Rye, 1875-76.

Abraham O. Wilsea, Dobbs Ferry, 1877-78-79.

David Quackinbush, Mount Vernon, 1880.

James Hopkins, North Castle, 1881.

Odle Close, North Salem, 1882.

Matthias Banta, Mamaroneck, 1883-84-85-86-88.

William Ryan, Port Chester, 1887.

Miles Adams, Poundridge, 1889-90-91.

Chauncej T. Secor, Scarsdale, 1893, 1897.

Gideon W. Davenport, New Rochelle, 1896.

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The Clerks elected were:

Dr. Robert Graham, White Plains, 1772 to 1778.

Abijah Gilbert, Salem, 1778 to 1807.

Caleb Tompkins, Scarsdale, 1807.

Elijah Ward, New Rochelle, 1808-9.

Samuel Deall, Rye, 1810 to 1823.

John B. Underbill, Mamaroneck, 1823 to 1846.

Elisha Horton, White Plains, 1846.

Robert H. Coles, New Rochelle, 1847-48-49.

Daniel K. Sherwood, Sing Sing, 1850.

Abram Hyatt, Sing Sing, 1851-52.

Thomas W. Smith, New Castle, 1853.

Hiram P. Rowell, White Plains, 1854 to 1858.

Edmund G. Sutherland, White Plains, 1858-59-60-61.

J. Malcolm Smith, Sing Sing, 1862 to 1867, 1880.

Chas. E. Johnson, Mt. Vernon, 1868-69, 1871-2-3, 1883 to 1892.

Casper C. Childs, Jr., Sing Sing, 1874-75.

Joseph O. Miller, Mount Kisco, 1876-77-78.

William A. Miller, White Plains, 1879.

Henry C. Henderson, Westchester, 1881-82.

M. James Mooney, White Plains, 1893.

Edwin R. Hopkins, White Plains, 1894 to 1898.

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EEFOEMATOEY FOE WOMEN AT BEDFOED.

That a Reformatory for Women has been built by the State,
at Bedford, is due, principally, to the unceasing exertions of Mrs.
Abbey Hopper Gibbons, of New York city, a daughter of Isaac
T. Hopper, well-known as a philanthropist. Mrs. Gibbons
was 77 years of age and had long been conspicuous as a worker
in aid of the poor and unfortunate, when, in 1889, she de-
cided upon asking the State of New York, through its Legis-
lature, to make a suitable appropriation to defray the expense
of constructing a reformatory for women. She advocated, in
furtherance of her object, that as there were already several
institutions, supported by the State, for the reformation of men,
the State could' at least afford one such institution for women.
Mrs. Gibbons appeared personally among members of the Leg-
islature, and so far succeeded as to have an act passed making
a small appropriation. This proved enough to permit a com-
mencement of the work of constructing necessary buildings.
But the act did not become a law, owing to the interpoisition of
a veto by Governor Hill.

Undaunted, Mrs. Gibbons renewed her supplications, and in
1892 was rewarded by the enactment of a law which promised
to make possible the accomplishment of her heart's desire. Mrs.
Gibbons declined appointment as a manager. She died in 1893,
at the age of eighty-one years.

The State Legislature passed, and the Governor approved,
May 16, 1892, an act authorizing the establishment in the State
of a reformatory to be located within the county of New York
01 the county of Westchester, to be known as the Reformatory
for Women. The act provides for the appointment by the
Governor, within thirty days, after the passage of the act, of
five residents of the State, at least two of whom shall be women,
to constitute a board of managers of said reformatory, who
shall hold office for one, two>, three, four and five years respec-
tively, as shall be indicated by the Governor, on making the
appointments. Thereafter all appointments, except to fill va-
cancies in said board, shall be for five years, and be made by the
Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. When-
ever a vacancy occurs in said board of managers by expiration
of terms of office, or by death, resignation, removal or other-
wise, the Governor shall appoint to fill such vacancy; but when
an appointment to fill out an unexpired term of office is made,
the Governor shall so indicate at the time of making such ap-
pointment. The person so appointed, shall hold office only un-
til the close of such unexpired term. The Governor shall have

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power to tfemove any manager at any time, for cause, on giving
to such manager a copy of the charge against him or her, and
an opportunity of being heard in his or her defense. Each
manager is required to furnish a bond of f 5,000 to the State,
with two or more sufficient securities, to be approved by the
Comptroller of the State, conditioned for the faithful perform-
ance of the duties required of them by the act. The said man-
agers shall receive no compensation for their time or services,
but the actual and necessary expenses of each of them while
engaged in the performance of the duties of his or her office.
These expenses on being presented in writing and verified by
his or her affidavit, shall be paid quarterly by the treasurer of
the said board of managers. The act authorized the managers
to select and purchase a site in either county. If possible, to
purchase a suitable building for the reformatory; if such build-
ing is not available, and it becomes necessary to 1 erect a build-
ing for the purpose, the managers are empowered to contract
for its construction. The building, it is ordered, shall be ample
to hold 250 inmates and accommodate with living apartments
the officials and employes of the institution. The Governor is
to appoint a superintendent of construction, such superintend-
ent to receive as salary a sum not to exceed f 2,500 per year;
the term of office of said superintendent of construction shall
terminate upon the performance of the contracts made for the
erection of the buildings.

The board of managers, on the completion of the building, shall
appoint a female superintendent and other officers, and em-
ployes, and fix salaries of same. When and so soon as said
reformatory shall be ready for the reception of inmates, and
all the requirements of the act have been complied with, all
police justices and other magistrates and courts within bUd
limits, may sentence and commit to the said Keformatory for
a term of not less than three years, nor more than five years,
unless sooner discharged therefrom, by the board of managers
thereof, any female between the ages of sixteen and thirty
years, who shall have been convicted by such justice, or such
court, of petit larceny, habitual drunkenness, being a common
disorderly person, or of any misdemeanor or felony, other than
murder, manslaughter, burglary or arson, and who is not in-
sane, nor mentally or physically incapable of being substan-
tially benefited by the discipline of said institution.

Under this act, Governor Flower, on June 4, 1892, appointed
as Managers, David N. Carvalho, of New York city; Alice Sand-
ford, (daughter of the late Gen. Lyman Sandford, of New York
city,) of Sing Sing, now of Pelham; John Berry, of Mount Ver-

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non; Arris S. Huntington, (a daughter of Bishop Huntington,)
of {Syracuse, and Samuel Wm. Johnson, of Eye. The latter re-
signed shortly after on account of ill health. Of the original
Board of Managers, three remain in the present board. Mr.
Johnson and Mr. Berry are dead. James Wood, of Mount
Kisco., was appointed December 11, 1894, to succeed the former,
and Jeremiah T. Lockwood, of White Plains, was appointed
March 16, 1898, to succeed Mr. Berry.

An act was passed in 1897 providing for the appointment of
an additional manager who shall be a physician, making the
number six, instead of five, composing the Board. This ap-
pointment has not yet been made.

The board of managers decided to establish the Reforma-
tory in the county of Westchester. Unable, to purchase land
with suitable buildings thereon or that might be made suitable,
the managers selected and purchased a site, consisting of
107J acres of land, at Bedford Station, on the line of the Har-
lem Eailroad, the price agreed upon being f 10,000. This piece
of land, more than 300 feet above tide water, is bisected by a
running stream of water from seven to thirteen feet wide. This
property was taken possession of in April, 1893. Plans for the
buildings to be erected on the site, which are to contain all the
modern improvements, for similar institutions, were submitted
and approved by the proper State authorities on December 29,
1893.

The plans arranged for an administration building three
stories in height, providing household accommodations for the
superintendent and family, and for such subordinate officers as
said managers may deem necessary; also for rooms for the
Board of Managers and a chapel. For four detached cottages,
two stories in height, of the requisite dimensions, arrangements
and accommodations for twenty-seven inmates each, or a total
of 108, exclusive of the matrons and attendants for whom ac-
commodations have been liberally provided. In addition to the
other rooms, an assembly room 22x30 feet is provided for in
each of the four cottages. Also, for a dormitory building which
is substantially fireproof, with two absolutely fireproof stair-
cases for ingress and egress. This building is t&ree stories in
height and provides 144 rooms for inmates, the attendants and
all subordinate officers necessary for administration.

The contract for the construction of these buildings was
awarded April 4, 1.894; the amount agreed upon being $165,000.
The erection of the buildings was completed last year, but the
want of necessary funds to equip and furnish the interior, pre-
vents occupancy. The amount of money appropriated, from

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time to time, up to date, by different Legislatures, on account
of the construction, aggregates f 247,050; f 100,000 was appro-
priated in 1892, |70,050 in 1895, f 30,000 in 1896 and f 47,000 in
1897; no appropriation was granted in 1898 though one was
asked for, as same is necessary to complete and make available
the property. It is estimated that f 100,000 more will be needed
to properly equip and furnish the buildings. The progress of
building has been greatly retarded by Legislatures ignoring ap-
peals and neglecting to appropriate amounts actually necessary
to carry on the work,

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DISTINGUISHED MEN ASSOCIATED WITH THE

COUNTY'S HISTOEY.

ODLE CLOSE was born in the town of Greenwich,, Conn, on
July 15, 1817. He was married on October 26, 1846, at Glens Falls,
New York, to Miss Samantha Brush Numan, daughter of Lewis
Numan, Esq., of that place, who survived him but a short time. He
died at his residence in Croton Falls on November 19, 1894. He
sprang from good stock. His ancestors for more than a century
were natives of New England. He was the son of Edward and
Charlotte (Hobby) Close and the grandson of Odle and Hannah
(Brush) Close. He earned for himself the means for his academic
and collegiate education after sharing, in common with his brothers,
such advantages as were offered by the common school near his
home, and prepared himself for college at the Academy of Quaker
Eidge, in his native town, and at that of Plainfield in New Jersey.
He entered Yale College and was graduated with the class of 1842.
He was at one time principal of the academy in Wilton, Conn, and
for three years he was the principal of Bedford Academy, one of the
oldest educational institutions in this State. He read law with
Judge Robert S. Hart, of Bedford, and was admitted to the bar in
May, 1845, and subsequently practiced in the courts of the United
States. In 1853 he united with William H. Kobertson, of Bedford,
in forming the law firm of Close & Robertson, and the partnership
was never broken throughout his life. They opened a firm office
at Mott Haven, now a part of New York city. They continued
their firm office in this place till after the Civil War, when they re-
moved it to White Plains, the county town of Westchester. Under
the law of 1866 he was appointed Register in Bankruptcy for the
Congressional district by Salmon P. Chase, Chief Justice of the
United States, which office he held till the law was repealed twelve
years later. For twenty-four consecutive years he represented the
town of North Salem in the Westchester County Board of Supervis-
ors, and was regarded by his associates in the board as authority on
all legal matters. He served on the Constitutional Convention for the
revision of the New York State Constitution by appointment of the
Governor and Senate of the State, in 1873, and again in the Consti-
tutional Commission in 1890. At the time of his death he was,
as he had been for many years, a member of the New York State
Bar Association.

He was one of the original organizers of the Oriental Bank, in

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the city of New York, in the summer of 1853, and retained till his
death his connection therewith. He was also engaged in the organ-
ization of the Central Bank of Westchester, at White Plains, and
for many years, and at the time of his death, was one of its directors,
and he had been a director in the Old Farmers 7 and Drovers' Bank
of Somers for a number of years. When the Putnam County Sav-
ings Bank was established he was one of the trustees, and so con-
tinued. In politics he was an old-fashioned Republican, having been
among those concerned in the formation of the party at its begin-
ning. He never failed, however, to honor and endorse integrity and
loyalty to honest interests of nation or locality among political op-
ponents, and the record of his public and business life, as well as
social, bears testimony to the confidence with which he was regarded
by those who differed from him in these matters. In the spring of
1854 he removed his private office and his home from Bedford to
Croton Falls, in North Salem, the northernmost town of Westchester
County, never thereafter changing his residence.

The foregoing is a portion of the memorial of the Supreme
Court and its record, with a few very slight corrections and additions
to the printed copy.

PETER COOPER, the founder of Cooper Institute, New
York city, and general benefactor of all mankind, was, in his
boyhood, a resident of Peekskill, this county, where his father
conducted a small beer brewery. At seventeen years of age,
he decided to< become something else than a beer brewer; accord-
ingly, with Ms father's consent, he left Peekskill and journeyed
to New York city in search of something to do and a fortune.
He first succeeded in apprenticing himself to a carriage builder
for four years, at f 25 a year. Having but a meagre education,
and learning the value of knowledge, the young apprentice en-
gaged all his spare moments in a search after that which in-
structs. He did his work well as an apprentice, after which he
was engaged in other pursuits and perfected several inventions:
he finally engaged in business for himself, but Ms business was
ruined by the dull season of 1815; he subsequently embarked in
the business of glue manufacture which ultimately resulted in
producing for Mm a princely fortune. Other enterprises of a
business nature also contributed to his riches. Mr. Cooper is
quoted as having said in his early days, "If I ever prosper in
business, and acquire more property than I need, I will try to
found an institution in the city of New York, wherein appren-

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tice boys and young mechanics shall have a chance to get
knowledge in the evening." This was said when he was a poor
apprentice boy, anxious for knowledge and unable to obtain it.
How well he carried out that resolution time has proven. Forty
years after he was able to accomplish his desire. The institute
was planned after the Polytechnic School in Paris. The site
is the same he decided upon years before, when he first con-
templated the idea. He bought sections of this site, upon
which the institute stands, from time to time, as he had money
to spare, until he had purchased the whole block. He bought
the first lot about thirty years before he began to build. In
1854 he began to erect the structure, of stone, brick and iron,
six stories high and fire proof. It cost f 700,000. It was given
by him into the hands of trustees, completed, in 1859. Subse-
quently he gave $150,000 to provide the institution with a
library of books of reference, free to the public. Later he gave
other financial aid. Mr. Cooper was born in the year 1791, and
died April 4, 1883.

JAMES FENIMORE COOPER, who was first an officer in
the United States Navy and then became famous as an Ameri-
can novelist, is made specially popular with residents of this
county owing to the fact that he resided among us and was a
local property owner, having erected on Quaker Ridge, in
Scarsdale, near Mamaroneck, an attractive cottage which he
named the "Angevine," in honor of a Huguenot family, who
were his friends and neighbors. In this cottage, in 1820, he
conceived the notion of writing his first book. The belief that
he possessed within himself the power of becoming an author
came about in this wise: He had just finished reading a
novel, that had not pleased him; throwing the book down he
remarked in disgust, "such a book, I could write a better novel
than that myself." His friends laughed at the idea of his writ-
ing a novel ; nevertheless he boldly attempted the feat, and as a
result he produced his first book, titled "Precaution," in 1821.
Next year "The Spy" appeared. In quick succession followed,
The Pioneers," "The Pilot," "The Last of the Mohicans," "The
Red Rover," and "The Prairie," and others, numbering thirty
works, up to the time of his death, September 14, 1851. He was
born at Burlington, New Jersey, September 15, 1789; was ad-
mitted at the age of 13 years to Yale; three years later he be-
came a midshipman in the United States Navy; on his retire-
ment from the Navy, in 1811, he married, and the next ten years
of his life were spent in a quiet,, domestic fashion, most of the
time in his Quaker Ridge home.

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EZKA CORNELL, the founder of the Cornell University, is
a Westchester County boy, the son of Elijah Cornell, a farmer
residing at Westchester Landing, between Cornell's Neck and
Throgg's Neck. He was born January 11, 1807. He passed
his boyhood in working on his father's farm, and going to the
district school during the winter. In 1828, when he came of
age, Cornell went to Ithaca, N. Y., and learned the trade of a
machinest. He was strictly temperate, drank no intoxicating
drinks, used no tobacco. His cleverness as a machinest proved
of great benefit in many ways in later days, in connection with
his inventive genius. Ezra Cornell has a place in the history
of the telegraph, which would have caused his name to be re-
membered if he had never founded a university. At a critical
moment his ingenuity came to the rescue of Samuel F. B.
Morse's enterprise, and saved it, perhaps, from premature ex-
tinction. The telegraph, in return for this service, gave him
a colossal fortune, and enabled him to carry out a cherished
wish and give to the State the now famous institution of learn-
ing which bears his name.

He was elected a Member of Assembly in the years 1862 and
1863, representing the county of Tompkins. From 1864 to
1868 he served in the State Senate as the representative of the
24th Senatorial District, composed of the counties of Broome,
Tioga and Tompkins.

THOMAS CORNELL, widely known on account of his
success in establishing one of the largest and most important
transportation companies in this country, was born in White
Plains, this county, in the year 1814. As president of the
Cornell Steamboat Company he controlled numerous and
costly steamboats engaged in carrying passengers and freight;
Tao man's name was better known along the Hudson River than
Mr. Cornell's. For many years he served as president of the
First National Bank of Rondout, the place of his residence
after leaving Westchester County. He was elected a repre-
sentative in Congress, for the Fifteenth District, in the year
1866, and again in the year 1880, as a Republican. Mr. Cornell
by close application to business and hard work, starting from
the lower rung of the ladder, was able to* reach an elevated
positiotn among the State's most prominent men in commercial
and financial affairs.

CHAUNCEY M. DEPEW, one of the best known, if not the
most widely known man in the United States, and certainly the
best known American abroad, was born in Peekskill, this

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county, on April 23, 1834, a descendant from the Huguenots.
He graduated from Yale in 1856, studied law with Hon. Wil-
liam Nelson, of Peekskill, and was admitted to the bar in 1858.
In 1859 he hung out his sign in the village of Peekskill, and
while waiting for clients indulged in politics as a pastime. In
1861 he was elected an Assemblyman from the Third Assembly
District on the Union Republican ticket, and was re-elected,
serving in the 85th and 86th sessions of the Legislature, 1862
and 1863. He was unmarried at this time. In a pen sketch of
members of the Assembly for 1862, a journalist had the follow-
ing to say relative to the "Son of Westchester" : "Mr. Depew is
one of the ablest members of the Assembly, and bids fair to be-
come a prominent man in the State. He possesses decided abil-
ity to which may be added a good degree of industry, energy and
perseverance. Although looking much older, he is scarcely
twenty-nine years of age; but his bearing and business habits,
partake more of the character of middle age, or even maturer
years, than of the impetuosity and recklessness of youth. He
seems to have reached manhood earlier than usually falls to
the lot of mortals, or, if not fully matured, and he improves as
rapidly for a few years to come, as in the past, he may be set
down as possessing extraordinary talents. His looks, bearing,
habits and settled character indicate maturity of years, while
";he fact is indisputable that he is still in his youth. His father
is only fifty-five years old, and his mother is less than fifty. He
is, in fact, a venerable young man, a proper associate and com-
panion of men of the preceding generation. His vigor of in-
tellect, too, is in accordance with his appearance possessing
the strength, solidity and ripeness of middle age." His popu-
larity in the Assembly secured for him, from the Republican
party, the nomination for Secretary of State, in 1863; he was
elected and served the full term of two years. Mr. Depew
was appointed County Clerk of this county, on May 25, 1867, by
Governor Reuben E. Fenton, in place of Hiram P. Rowell, de-
ceased. Owing to pressure of other business, Mr. Depew
could not accept the honor, and accordingly declined it.

On April 26, 1870, he was appointed a Commissioner of Emi-
gration, but, for good and sufficient reasons given, declined to
accept the position. April 26, 1871, he was appointed a New
Capitol Commissioner and served the full term. In 1872 he
ran for Lieutenant Governor on the Democratic-Liberal Repub-
lican ticket, with Francis Kernan, the candidate for Governor,
but was defeated. He acted as Boundary Commissioner and
Agent of the State, under appointments made 1875 and in 1880.
He was appointed a Regent of the State University in 1877 and
still holds that office.

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JOSEPH RODMAN DRAKE, M. D., doubtless one of the
best known of American poets, was born in the town of West-
chester, on August 7, 1795, and died September 20, 1820. His
remains lie buried in the little cemetery at Hunt's Point, in
that town. He wrote the justly popular poem titled, "The
Culprit Fay/' in three days. He is the author also of many
other poems dear to the hearts of his countrymen, but none
more than that patriotic inspiration titled "The American
Flag."

When PETER FANUEIL, in the year 1720, at the age of
eighteen years, left his native town of New T Rochelle, to "better
his condition" in the city of Boston, he doubtless had no idea
of the prominent place he would occupy in history, that an act
planned solely to convenience his fellow citizens would, for
ever, stamp his name upon the memory of every patriotic
American. When young Fanueil reached Boston he found em-
ployment with his uncle, Andrew Fanueil, a leading merchant
of that city. In 1737 the uncle died leaving his wealth to the
nephew. In 1740 the people of Boston divided on a proposition
to build a central Market-house, and quite bitter were the dis-
putes arising. At this juncture Peter Fanueil came forward
and offered to erect the proposed building at his own expense
and present it, when completed, to the city. The tender was
accepted, and Mr. Fanueil did better than his offer, he added
a commodiO'US hall over the market, sufficiently large to seat
one thousand persons. Thus Boston was put in possession of
Fanueil Hall, "The Cradle of American Liberty," which has
from the earliest days of the American Revolution been famous,
owing to the acts of patriotic men assembled within its walls.
As an evidence of Boston's appreciation of the gift, may be
mentioned the fact that when the building had to be restored
after its almost utter destruction by fire, in 1761, no other
name for it than that of Fanueil Hall would be considered.
Citizens of Bo'ston were determined that the building should
remain as a memorial of the New Rochelle boy and of Hugue-
not munificence, to inspire in the future similar manifestations
of public spirit and good citizenship.

Mr. Fanueil, the founder and donor, did not live long after
the completion of the building, in fact he died the same year,
and just five years after the death of his uncle, in the year 1742.

DAVID GLASCOE FARRAGUT, Admiral of the United
States Navy, born July 5, 1801, and who died on August 14, 1870,
the most famous of famed naval officers produced by the late

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Civil War, was at the opening of the unpleasantness, a respected
resident of Hastings-on-the-Hudson, in this county. Here he
spent his "leave" days with his family, and many neighbors
learned to love the "unpretentious and kind hearted gentleman,"
as they termed him, judging from his manner and bearing while
among them. He was at the time connected with the home
squadron, with the rank of Captain. In January, 1862, he left
Hastings, having been appointed to the command of a naval ex-
pedition to act against the Confederates in the Gulf of Mexico;
on the 28th of that month he received the surrender of New Or-
leans ; was made Vice-Admiral in 1863 ; assisted at the taking 01
Vicksburg, July 4,1863. In 1866, he attained the rank of Admiral,
and at the conclusion of the war he was presented by merchants
of New York, with f 50,000, as an evidence of their appreciation
of services rendered. At the end of the war Admiral Farragut
spent many happy days at his old home in Hastings.

JOHN CHARLES FREMONT, the eminent traveler and ex-
plorer, who spent his latter years on his magnificent estate, on
the banks of the Hudson, in North Tarrytown, in the town of
Mount Pleasant, was one of the most widely known men of his
time. He was born at Savannah, Ga., January 21, 1813. Was
graduated from Charleston College. President Van Bur en ap-
pointed him, in 1840, a lieutenant in the Corps of Topographical
Engineers. Was married in 1841. His successful attempts to
penetrate the Rocky Mountains, his establishment of the feasi-
bility of an overland communication between the two sides of
the Continent and his discovery of the route to California, in the
years 1841-42-43, made him famous at home and abroad. He
took part in the war with Mexico. In 1849 he settled in Cali-
fornia and was elected a Senator for that State. In 1856 he
was nominated as the Republican candidate for President,
against James Buchanan, Democrat, who was elected. In
1861, in the war of the Rebellion, he was appointed a Major-
General and obtained command of the western district; on
August 31, 1861, he ordered the emancipation of the slaves of
those who, in his district, were in arms against the United
States; but the President revoked the order as unauthorized
and premature. In this Fremont anticipated by only thirteen
months the President's own proclamation; but he was never-
theless relieved from command. In a few months he was rein-
stated and in 1862, after the battle of Cross Keys, on June 2, he
resigned, because he would not serve under Gen. Pope, whom
he ranked. In 1864 he was named for the Presidency but
withdrew in favor of Mr. Lincoln. Subsequently and up to

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the time of his death, July 13, 1890, he was engaged in various
railroad enterprises.

JOHN THOMPSON HOFFMAN, the twenty-third and twen-
ty-fourth Governor of the State of New York, was born at Sing
Sing, in this county, on January 10, 1828, a son of Dr. A. K.
Hoffman. He was graduated from Union College in 1846; in
1849, when twenty-one years of age, he wa admitted to the
bar. In 1860 he was elected Kecorder of the City of New
York. Was elected Mayor of that city in 1865. In 1866 he
was defeated by Keuben E. Fenton, Republican, for Governor,
but in 1868 he was more successful, being elected by a majority
of 28,046 over John A. Griswold, the Republican nominee. He
was re-elected Governor in 1870. During his administration,
the terms of office of Justice of the Supreme Court were in-
creased to fourteen years. He was, on retirement from the
office of Governor, urged by his friends for the Democratic
nomination for President of the United States.

JAMES WILLIAM HUSTED, the subject of this sketch,
was doubtless one of the cleverest, most genial and remarkable
political personages ever produced in the history of the Empire
State. He, it is said, knew more men by name than any other
man in the State, and every public man was proud to say that
he had met, at some time, Gen. James W. Husted, whom to meet
once, was to remember always. His quick wit, ready action
in time of need, his many resources employed in aid of friends,
that characteristic knowing wink of the eye, and the jolly word
spoken in season, made him famous, and also made him an
army of friends, and helped baffle all attempts of his opponents
to relegate him to the rear, politically speaking.

Mr. Husted was born at Bedford, in this county, on October
31, 1833. His parents were Americans, who were descendants
of English and French imigrants. His early educational train-
ing was secured in the Bedford Academy, where he had for
schoolmates several, who in after years, shared with him the
leadership of the Republican party in this county. Mr. Husted
delighted in relating how, as a boy, he was introduced to
"Bill" Robertson by his cousin "Ki"; " 'Bil,' on being intro-
duced," said Mr. Husted, "immediately put out his hand to
shake, following the shake with a love pat on the back; a cus-
tom then strongly with him and which, as his friends will re-
call, grew with the years. That genial greeting made me his
friend from that hour."

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of his fellow students being Chauncey M. Depew, of Peekskill ;
Husted and Depew were chums then and always remained so,
politically, socially and otherwise. He taught school tor a
time and then turned to the study of law. After studying with
Edward Wells, of Peekskill, he was admitted to practice law
in 1857. Though he engaged actively in the practice of his
profession, he became best known as a man of affairs, as a
prominent figure in the politics of the State. Like most men,
he had a hobby, and that hobby was up-to-date politics; he
enjoyed it as labor and as recreation alike, in season and out
of season, and none excelled him in cleverness at the pastime.
His first experience as an office holder was when he was ap-
pointed to the position of School Superintendent of his native
town in 1859. In 1859 he became the first School Commissioner
cf the Third District of this county by election; in 1860 he was
appointed as Deputy State Superintendent of the Insurance
Department; in 1862, Governor Morgan appointed him a Har-
bor Master, and then followed his appointment as Deputy Cap-
tain of the Port of New York ; he was appointed a Commissioner
of Emigration in 1870, in place of Chauncey M. Depew, who
had declined the office. He was first elected a Member of As-
sembly in the year 1869, to represent the Third Assembly Dis-
trict of this county, and he continued being elected and re-
elected to the latter office up to and including the year of his
death ; serving from 1869 to 1878 from this county, 1879-80 from
Rockland County, and again in 1881 and 1883 to 1892 from
this county. He was Speaker of the Assembly in the years
1874-76-78-86-87-90. He had a longer legislative experience
than any man in the history of the State twenty -two years;
he also had the distinction of having been Speaker more times
than any other man, serving one time more than his nearest
competitors, Dewitt C. Little John and Alexander Sheldon, who
each served as Speaker five times. Mr. Husted was defeated
for the Assembly in 1882, by John Hoag, Democrat, of Sing
Sing, much to his surprise; he attributed this defeat to over-
confidence on his part, and determined henceforth not to under-
estimate the popularity of his opponents, even if assured that
they were named by professing friends in order to aid his can-
vass and insure his election. The next year he defeated Mr.
Hoag. In 1881 he received the Republican nomination for State
Treasurer, but was defeated by Robert A. Maxwell, Democrat.
His going into Rockland County and standing there as a can-
didate for the Assembly in 1878, was to prove, first, that his
popularity was not confined to the Third Assembly District
of Westchester County, and, secondly, out of consideration for

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the feelings of certain of his ambitious Republican friends who
conceived the idea that he was selfishly monopolizing the field
and preventing others, as worthy, from posing as legislative
representatives from the Third Assembly District. Previous
to Mr. Husted's invasion, Rockland County could be counted
upon, at any time, for from 400 to 600 Democratic majority;
a Democratic stronghold always figuring in the Democratic
column. Since then the election of a Republican Assemblyman
in that county has been more the custom than the exception.

For over thirty years Mr. Husted was in active political life.
He became a member of the Republican party in 1859 and at-
tended its national convention as a delegate in 1876, 1880, 1884
and 1888. He always took an active interest in the National
Guard, of which he was a member; serving as Judge Advocate
of the Seventh Brigade and as Major General of the Fifth Di-
vision. He also was an influential and distinguished member
of the Masonic fraternity, once having held the position of
Grand Master of that body. He wore the jewel of the thirty-
third degree. His death occurred at his home in Peekskill, on
September 25, 1892.

WASHINGTON IRVING, who for many years occupied
"Sunnyside," his romantic home on the banks of the Hudson,
in the village of Tarrytown, was one of the most respected of
the distinguished residents of this county. It was at this home
he died suddenly, of heart disease, on November 28, 1859, aged
76 years. Mr. Irving was born in the city of New York, April
3, 1783, the eleventh and youngest child of William Irving and
Sarah, his wife. He was named in honor of General Wash-
ington. He was very fond of study as a boy and took advant-
age of all opportunities to acquire knowledge. He studied
law and was admitted to the bar. Ill health at first and a love
of literature afterward, prevented him from practicing the pro-
fession of law. He was one of the half dozen lawyers engaged
to defend Aaron Burr, in Richmond, against the charge of
treason.

In 1802, in connection with his brother, Dr. Peter Irving, he
served as a journalist on a New York daily paper. He began
his literary career by contributing a series of satirical essays.
After the war of 1812, Washington Irving joined one of his
brothers who was established as a merchant in- Liverpool, and
there occurred the fortunate calamity which drove him to adopt
literature as a profession. The brothers failed in business and
lost all they had in the world. Shortly after this Washington
Irving began the publication of the Sketch Book, and other

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works of interest and profit. He was appointed a Regent of
the State University in 1835, and was appointed by President
Tyler as United States Minister to Spain in 1842.

He never married. As stated, he spent the last years of his
life at "Sunnyside," with his nieces, who after his death, con-
tinued to reside on the estate; the chamber occupied by Mr.
Irving was always kept as it was in his life time. The prop-
erty recently came into the possession of a gentleman, also a
relative of Mr. Irving, who has caused some alteration to be
made to the dwelling and about the place. On April 3, 1883,
took place the Centennial Celebration of Washington Irving's
birth, held under the auspices of the "Irving Association." All
that remains of the mortal Irving now lies buried in the old
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, in North Tarrytown. An unpreten-
tious and the plainest marble slab in the cemetery marks his
last resting place. No towering monument, marble urn, nor
bronze, are placed to remind the visitor that here lies the re-
mains of one of God's noblest creations. The plot is enclosed
with only hedge and fern, and display of any kind is avoided
in conformity with one of his last requests. The original slab
had to be replaced, because relic hunters saw fit to chip off a
piece of the stone, here and there, until little or nothing was
left of the simple headstone.

JOHN JAY, though born in New York city, was closely
identified with this county, where, as a boy and man, he spent
many years of his life, especially those years that close an
eventful and most honorable career.

He was born December 15, 1745, the descendant of a
Huguenot family; was graduated from Kings College, now
Columbia College, New York city, on May 15, 1764; studied law
and was admitted to the bar in 1768. He appears in history
at the very head of all early movements originated to benefit
his countrymen in their struggles against British tyranny.
Was chosen a member of the Provisional War Committee, or
Committee of Resistance, which convened immediately after
the battle of Lexington, in 1775; the address sent to England,
giving notice that New York had, "Resolved to stand or fall
with liberty of the continent," was first signed by Mr. Jay. He
was an active member of the Continental Congresses; he drafted
the first State Constitution in 1777, and was made the first Chief
Justice of the Supreme Court under that Constitution; in 1777
he assisted in devising a State seal; was Speaker of Congress
in 1778; United States Minister to Spain in 1779: in 1782, was
one of the four Peace Commissioners sent to Europe to arrange

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peace with Great Britian ; on his return to this country, in 1782,
he was appointed Secretary of Foreign Affairs in President
Washington's cabinet; in 1784 he served as a Boundary Com-
missioner and was chosen a Regent of the State University;
was a member of the 1788 Constitutional Convention; Presi-
dent Washington, in 1789, appointed him as first Chief Justice
of the Supreme Court of the United States; in 1794 he was
made Minister to England; was elected the second Governor
of the State of New York in April, 1795, and re-elected for a
second term; on his leaving the Governorship, President Wash-
ington again tendered him an appointment to the position of
Chief Justice of the United States, which he declined, owing
to* his desire to retire to private life; in 1787 Mr. Jay was
elected a Vice-Chancellor of the State, and in 1796 was elected
a Chancellor of the State.

His years of retirement were spent on his estate at Bedford,
in this county, greatly respected and reverenced by all his
neighbors and acquaintances, and where his death occurred in
1829, in the 84th year of his age.

PETER A. JAY, of Bedford, son of Judge John Jay, headed
the delegation elected from this county to the State Constitu-
tional Convention of 1821. According to the convention's
records, he was one of the prominent leaders and foremost in
debate. In support of his motion to strike the word "white"
from the Constitution, and to permit the colored population to
vote at elections, he delivered a most eloquent and impressive
speech, said to have been the best address delivered during the
sessions of the convention.

WILLIAM JAY, who served as County Judge of this county
1820 to 1823, was the second son of Hon. John Jay. He was
born in New York city. June 16, 1789. He graduated from Yale
College in 1808, and shortly after was admitted to the bar and suc-
ceeded in establishing an extensive law practice. He was appointed
County Judge by Gov. Daniel D. Tompkins. He died on October
14, 1858. In recognition of his ability and of the great services he
rendered in various ways, prominent residents of the county caused
to be hung over the bench in the court room of the County Court
House in White Plains, a painted portrait of Judge William Jay.

J. HOWARD KITCHING, Colonel of the Sixth New York
Heavy Artillery, was born in New York city on July 16, 1838;
at the commencement of the war he was a resident of Peekskill.

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The regiment was composed mostly of men from Westchester
county. When advanced to the position of Colonel, April
11, 1863, to succeed Col. William H. Morris, promoted, he was
but twenty-five years of age. His popularity with his men was
remarkable. He died in Yonkers, January 16, 1865, from the
effects of wounds received at the battle of Cedar Creek, Va.,
October 19, 1864. A Grand Army Post at Yonkers is named in
his honor.

WILLIAM LEGGETT, who was born in 1802 and died in
New Rochelle, May .29, 1839, was one of the most forcible politi-
cal writers of his day. He was well known as an author up to
1829, and took little or no interest in politics. In the latter
year he became editor of the Evening Post, New York city, and
soon developed into a strong expounder of political doctrines
bearing upon prevailing issues. He early attracted attention
by the force of his writings, and while many condemned his
utterances, about an equal number coincided with his views,
which favored Free Trade and the abolition of slavery. He
and William Cullen Bryant were inseparable friends.

THOMAS PAINE, an author famous for his connection with
American and French Revolutions, and for his advocacy of in-
fidel opinions, was born January 29, 1737, at Thetford, in the
county of Norfolk, England. He came to America in 1774. In
1776 he published a pamphlet titled "Common Sense," in which
he maintained the cause of the Colonies against the mother
country; this publication secured for him the friendship of Gen.
Washington and other patriotic leaders. His appointment by
Congress, as Secretary of the Committee of Foreign Affairs,
followed. In 1791 he published "The Rights of Men." During
a term of imprisonment, in France, 1793, for expressed politi-
cal opinions, he wrote his book titled "The Age of Reason."
At the end of the American Revolution the Government pre-
sented to Paine a large landed estate of 300 acres, in Upper
New Rochelle, formerly belonging to Frederic Deveau, a Tory,
and which had been confiscated. When Paine returned to this
country, in 1802, he went to reside upon this estate, to which
he gave the name of "Mount Paine Place." He died in New
York city on the 8th of June, 1809. His body was taken to his
home in New Rochelle, and was buried on his farm in the cor-
ner of a field at the entrance of a lane leading up to his dwell-
ing, and a few feet to the south, outside the wall of his pres-
ent monument. Sometime in 1821 the remains were disin-
terred, stealthily in the night, and carried off, it is said to

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England, by agents of one William Corbett. The present rest-
ing place of Paine's remains is not certainly known. An Eng-
lish journal, some years ago, published a statement to the ef-
fect that the executors of William Corbett, in making an in-
ventory of the last named gentleman's effects, found stowed
away in a garrett, a chest containing human bones, which were
supposed to be the bones of Paine; the chest was sunk in the
river Thames.

HEZEKIAH D. ROBERTSON, who represented this Sena-
torial District in the Legislature from 1860 to 1864, was born
in the town of Bedford, on December 15, 1828, of Scotch and
German extraction. He was a cousin of ex-Senator William
H. Robertson who had previously represented the district. He
received an academical education in his own town in hopes of
entering college and subsequently becoming a lawyer, but the
sudden death of both his parents changed all his arrangements,
and he was induced to turn his attention to agricultural pur-
suits. He commenced life a farmer in the town of Poundridge.
At the age of twenty-one years he was chosen Superintendent
of Schools, and at the close of his official term, was elected Su-
pervisor of that town. He removed to Bedford, in 1853; im-
mediately upon his removal he was chosen Superintendent of
Schools of the town of Bedford, and subsequently, and for
some years, was elected Supervisor of that town. As a citi-
zen of the 9th Congressional District, he advocated and secured,
from the American party, the re-nomination and election
of John B. Haskins to his seat in the Thirty-sixth Congress. He
attempted to be elected to the Assembly in 1856 in the First
District, but was defeated by Arnell F. Dickinson. He was
married December 16, 1861, to Miss Sarah C. Butler, daughter
of Rev. Charles F. Butler, of Syracuse.

GENERAL HENRY STORMS, who died at his residence in
North Tarrytown, on April 11, 1874, was born in New York city,
on June 4, 1795. He was Captain of the First Horse Artillery, of
that city. In 1824, when General Lafayette visited this coun-
try, he, at the head of his company, had the honor of escort-
ing that friend of America on his way from New York to Boston.
Mr. Storms was elected and served as Assistant Alderman of
the 12th Ward of New York city in 1826; he was appointed by
Gov. Bouck as Commissary-General of the State, and served in
that office from 1842 to 1848 ; was elected an Inspector of State
Prisons in 1851 and served a full term, until 1854.

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SAMUEL J. TILDEN, the twenty-sixth Governor of the
State, was, for several years, and at the time of his death in
1883, a resident of the city of Yonkers, in this county, occupy-
ing in retirement his princely home, "Greystone," on the banks
of the Hudson River. He was born at New Lebanon, Columbia
County, New York, in 1814. Was educated in Yale College,
and graduated from the L T niversity of New York. He adopted
the legal profession. In 1844, he established "The New York
Daily News," in New York city. Was elected a Member of
Assembly and also a Member of the Constitutional Convention
in 1846. In 1867 he was selected as Chairman of the Demo-
cratic State Committee, in which position he continued several
years. He was a member of the Constitutional Convention of
1867. In 1871 he was again elected an Assemblyman. In
1874 he was elected Governor over John A. Dix, Republi-
can, by 50,000 majority. In 1876 he was the Democratic nomi-
nee for President of the United States, and received a ma-
jority of the popular vote, but the Electoral College awarded
the office to Rutherford B. Hayes, the Republican candidate.
In 1880, Mr. Tilden declined, in a letter to the Convention, to
permit his name to be again used in connection with a re-nomi-
nation for the Presidency.

DANIEL D. TOMPKINS, the fourth Governor of this State,
was to the Manor born. He first saw the light of day within
our borders, having been born at Scarsdale, on June 21, 1774,
a descendant of a family, then, as since, recognized as one of
the most prominent in the county annals. He was graduated
from Columbia College, adopted the legal profession and be-
came a resident of New York. From that city he was chosen
a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1801. In 1804
he was elected a representative to the 9th Congress, but did
not qualify, preferring to accept instead the offered position
of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, appointed by Gov-
ernor Lewis and Senate. The latter office he held until June
9, 1807, when he retired to accept the Governorship to which
he had been elected, and when he was only thirty-three years
of age. He was re-elected three times and served as Governor
until February 24, 1817, when he was elected Vice-President
of the United States. On January 27, 1817, Governor Tomp-
kins sent a message to the Legislature recommending the abol-
ition of slavery in the State. The Legislature, acting on his
recommendation, decided almost immediately that slavery be
abolished in the State within ten years. It was declared abol-
ished on July 4, 1827. Vice-President Tompkins was re-elected

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and again sworn in as Vice-President March 4, 1821. His death
occurred June 11, 1825, at his residence, at Tompkinsville, Stat-
en Island, at the age of fifty-one years, and he was buried in a
vault at St. Mark's Church, New York city. A monument is
being erected in Scarsdale to mark Gov. Tompkins' birth-place.

MATTHEW VASSAR, the founder of the College for Young
Ladies at Poughkeepsie, the first institution of the kind ever
attempted, was born in England, in 1792, and came to this
country with his parents in 1796; he died in June, 1868, while
attempting to deliver his third annual address before the trus-
tees of the college. His father settled in Poughkeepsie, where
he became a brewer; the brewer intended that his son should
enter the brewery and learn the business, but young Vassar
rebelled, he had such a repugnance to the business that he
ran away rather than go into the brewery as an employe or
otherwise. He remained away from home five years, getting
employment where he could; for a short period of the time
named, the boy was employed as a clerk in a store in the town
of Cortlandt. Eeturning home he entered his father's brewery
as an employe. A fire destroyed the uninsured brewery and
other property not long after, and reduced the family from
comparative affluence to destitution. Young Vassar, at 19
years of age, undertook the task of restoring the fortunes of
the family. With no other capital on hand than a few kettles,
saved from the ruins, reinforced by energy and pluck, he
started a miniature brewery, making one or two barrels of beer
at a time, and delivered it himself to his customers. His
father never learned to read, and did not feel the necessity of
giving his sons more than the mere rudiments of knowledge.
Much of young Vassar's leisure time he devoted to study. Hav-
ing no children, and few heirs of his own kindred, he deter-
mined, as fortune favored him, to leave the bulk of his large
estate to found some charitable or useful institution. His
first contribution to the establishment of the College was
$460,000. Contracts for the erection of the building were
awarded in 1861, though work was delayed by the war, the
College was completed and opened in 1865.

JOHN LORIMER WORDEN, who won distinction in the
Civil War by the great services he rendered his country, es-
pecially as commander of the Monitor in its combat with the
Merrimac, was born at Sing Sing, on March 12, 1818. He en-
tered the United States Navy in 1834 ; was made Lieutenant in
1840; a Captain in 1863; a Commodore in June, 1868, and was

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an Admiral at the time of his death. He commanded the float-
ing battery Monitor, which destroyed the Merrimac, on March
9, 1862. In June last Congress passed a bill directing that the
name of Olivia Worden, widow of the late John L. Worden, an
Admiral of the United States Navy, be placed on the pension
roll, and that she be paid a pension at the rate of f 100 per
month. The widow was the wife of Officer Worden at the time
he established his title to fame.

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THE PUBLIC OAEEEE OF HON, WILLIAM H,

KOBERTSON,

BY HON. CHATJNCEY M. DEPEW AND OTHERS.

To demonstrate their appreciation of the man who devoted the
best years of his life to their interests, and had become physically
disabled owing to his activity in that service, friends and neighbors,
irrespective of political party affiliation, decided, in 1897, to have a
life-size portrait of Hon. William H. Eobertson painted and hung
in the County Court House at White Plains, in the court room
where he so many years presided as County Judge. The portrait
was paid for by popular subscriptions in small amounts to enable as
many as possible of the former Judge's friends to contribute and
share in the testimonial. The painting was presented to ex- Judge
Eobertson on the evening of April 30, 1898, at the annual dinner
of the Westchester County Bar Association, 'given at the Murray
Hill Hotel, New York city. On this occasion Surrogate Theodore
H. Silkman, president of the Bar Association, presided. James
Wood, of Mount Kisco, made the presentation address, and Hon.
Chauncey M. Depew accepted the gift on behalf of ex-Judge Robert-
son. The latter was present, but recent illness prevented his re-
sponding in a manner fitting the occasion, therefore, that pleasant
duty was discharged by his life-long friend.

By way of introduction, President Silkman made the following
remarks :

Gentlemen of the Bar Association and Guests: As I look upon
this numerous assemblage, I have in my mind the feeling which
was very unfortunately expressed by a reform Governor of a Western
State. He was elected upon a reform ticket, and his first speech-
in fact, the only speech he ever made was before the convicts of
the State prison. He thought that he could make a speech. He
commenced and, making a desperate effort, he said: "Ladies and
gentlemen, fellow citizens, my dear friends: I am very glad to see
so many of you here." (Laughter.) A year has elapsed since our
last dinner, and, as I look around, it seems to me it must have been
a very prosperous year for the Bar generally. You all have a pros-
perous, happy look. Evidently, the Judges have taken good care
of the bar of Westchester during the past year. (Applause.) I miss,
however, one genial face from this board that was with us a year ago
that of the Father of the Bar Association of Westchester County.
He was too modest to become its president. He has gone to his

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fathers. But there is one consolation when we view his career, when
we reflect upon his legal ability, his generous friendship and his true
manhood, and that is that the verdict of his friends at the Bar of
Westchtster County can never be reversed by the Court of Last
Kesort. "Well done, good and faithful servant." Gideon W. Dav-
enport, one of the foremost members of the bar of Westchester
County, has passed away from us.

Gentlemen, during the past year questions of momentous im-
portance have been before the country. Not within the memory
of the majority of us have there been before the country questions
of as great importance to the future of our country as have existed
in the last few months. The country is to be congratulated upon
the fact that it is not the men who are admitted to practice law
before the courts of the country that are the lawyers, but every
American in the United States to-day is a lawyer and a judge, and
the stability of our government is largely due to that trait of the
American citizen, the judicial temperament.

We have awaited the verdict of the court which has passed
upon our troubles with patience and conservatism, and have gained
the admiration of the whole world.

The Bar Association of Westchester County is too young an
association to dictate to the Legislature as to what laws it shall pass,
or to suggest to the justices of the courts what rules they shall make
in regard to the practice of the law, or what reforms they shall
adopt. The time will come, however, when we expect that we will
be a power for good in the land, such as the New York State Bar
Association and the New York City Bar Association have been in
the past. But, in a small way, we intend that our association shall
be felt and heard. Westchester County is a county of historical in-
cidents. It is a county of history. It is a county where you can
find Mayflowers, Huguenots, Highlanders and Knickerbockers at
every crossroads, and the Bar Association of Westchester County
expects to keep up, so far as it may, the history of Westchester
County, and your committee, who has had in charge this dinner
has taken a departure in the matter of menu, as you will observe,
and I trust that every future committee of the Bar Association
will follow in their footsteps, so that the menus of the Westchester
County Bar Association shall become a library which future gen-
erations shall be proud to possess, and which in the distant future
may only be purchased for large sums at the book stores where
rare books are sold. (Applause.) We have undertaken to do honor
to the citizens, members of the Bar of Westchester County, who

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have been true and faithful to the trusts which they have been
called upon to perform. In this menu you will see that we have
referred to the first two Justices of the Supreme Court called to
sit from Westchester County men who have acquitted themselves
well. We have also undertaken to do honor, and we do do honor
to the foremost lawyer, the foremost friend of every member of the
Bar of We&tchester County, who sits at my right. (Applause and
cheers.)

Judge Kobertson is a man who was never recreant to a trust
that he was called upon to perform. (Applause.) He was al-
ways a friend to the young and old, and he is a friend of every man
here to-night. (Applause.) He was the first president of our Asso-
ciation, and it is fitting to-night that we shall do him honor. The
proceedings of the evening will be continued by our friend, Mr.
James Wood, of Mount Kisco, whom I now introduce.

Mr. Wood spoke as follows: Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of
the Westchester County Bar Association: Any one who will look
through this menu and upon its pages and see the record of the
official positions held by Judge Kobertson will appreciate something
of the embarrassment that one must feel who undertakes to speak
of him. Judge Robertson's life has been so filled with activities; he
has so impressed public affairs; he has touched and cheered the live*
of his fellow men in so many places, that upon this occasion multi-
tudes of memories of noble traits of character and of good deeds
rush upon our minds. (Applause.) Of Judge Robertson's per-
sonal qualities, and of his private life, due regard for his own feel-
ings forbids that we should make anything more than a simple allu-
sion, but his private character and his official career are matters of
history, and as such they are public property. As Supervisor of his
town and Chairman of the County Board; as member of the Assem-
bly and of the State Senate; as Superintendent of Schools and as
County Judge for repeated terms, in which his ability and his care-
ful labor were shown by the fact that his decisions were almost in-
variably sustained by the higher courts; as member of Congress;
as Presidential Elector; as Collector of the Port of New York, a
position unique and memorable because of the fact that it began
with the filing of his official bond, in which the whole amount was
covered by two names, and which closed with the percentage of ex-
pense during his term of office having been smaller than under
any other official in the history of that great office. In all these
the public career of William H. Robertson has been without a par-
allel in the history of our county or of our State, and in the grati-

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tilde of his fellow-citizens for Ms services in tMs long-continued and
varied career, it is also without a precedent. I desire to refer in
the few remarks that I shall make more particularly to Ms service
in the Legislature of this State. In the public estimation undoubt-
edly that has its crowning position in the important place that he
held so long as Chairman of the Judiciary Committee of the Senate,
where his hand made its strong impress upon so much of the legis-
lation of our State. But this service is too well known to need any
particular reference here. I must ask Judge Robertson's pardon if,
with a particularity that may be almost unpleasant to him, I refer
to some acts of his legislative career that illustrates the qualities and
the character that have controlled his public life. It is a trite and
commonplace tMng to say that a man is honest. Indeed, the friends
of almost any of us might compliment us with a statement without
possibly being able to refer to any specific acts of ours to prove it.
It is easy enough to say good things in a general way, and, therefore,
I ask Judge Robertson's pardon for what I am about to say, which
will illustrate his character as no general statement can. Myron H.
Clark was elected Governor of the State of New York on temper-
ance issues, and his election was followed by very radical legislation;
and the production and sale of alcohol were so interfered with that
it became a very serious injury to many of the manufacturing indus-
tries of the State. A committee, representing the manufacturers
of alcohol, went to the Legislature for relief. They presented their
grievances to Judge Robertson for his consideration, and, after care-
ful examination, he said: "Gentlemen, I am in favor of your bill,
and I will do everything I can to secure its passage." A member of
the committee representing those manufacturers said: "Mr. Robert-
son, you are in favor of this bill and will support it in every way
you can. There will be much work for a lawyer to do in connection
with this matter, and the committee desire that I should retain you
as special attorney, and here is a retaining fee of $1,000." This
offer was made to him by a personal friend from his boyhood, whom
he knew he could trust every day in the year and everywhere. But
he said to him: "I cannot accept of any retainer for any professional
service in connection with my legislative duty."

The case that I have mentioned came within the limited sphere
of my own personal knowledge. How many hundred other such
cases there must have been in his protracted legislative career. With
spotless hands he pushed them all aside. And here, gentlemen, you
have the exhibition of his character which has secured the unre-
strained and unbounded confidence of all Ms fellow men.

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No man ever dared to propose to influence Judge Robertson's
vote for a consideration! But Judge Robertson has had an import-
ant career besides the official positions he has held. His career as a
lawyer would satisfy the ambition of most men. Perhaps in this
company Judge Robertson,, as a lawyer, would be most criticised
because of the innumerable cases in which he has violated the pro-
fessional traditions by rendering efficient, important and devoted
professional service without any charge therefor. Hundreds of
families remember this with gratitude, although he may have for-
gotten them. But, after all, Judge Robertson has probably been most
widely known as a politician. For over half a century he has been
a potent influence in this important particular, and in every con-
vention, from a town caucus to a national convention for the nom-
ination of candidates for Presidential offices, his influence has been
felt; indeed, it may be said that his influence at one time and another
has controlled every one of them. He has controlled the course of
the national conventions of his party, and rules that before had
governed those conventions have been set aside because of the
positions he has taken. In politics he has, indeed, been a
modern Chevalier Bayard. He has attacked the greatest knights
whenever he has considered them in the wrong, and he has brought
them to the dust.

While a member of the Legislature no opponent ever accused
him of dishonesty, and in politics no enemy ever yet charged him
with foul play. A few weeks ago I was in the Republic of Mexico
and visited the opal mines near Silao, and they showed me a sample
of opals that charmed me. We looked through a mass of watery
clearness and purity to a gem beneath the color of the purest and
brightest gold. So, through the public career of Judge Robertson
men have looked to the character beneath that has caused them to
render him the honor and the homage that all men have shown.
In recognition of this, a number of the friends of Judge Robertson
have desired that some public expression of this appreciation and
regard should be made, and they have commissioned me, on their
behalf, to present to this Bar Association his portrait, to be by you
held in trust, and to be placed in the court room at White Plains,
where those who have known him may see him rightly honored, and
where future generations may look upon the likeness of one who has
been an important factor in the county's history. I am sure that
every cue of you will be glad to unite with me, in connection with
this presentation, in wishing Judge Robertson long years of life,
with continued health and prosperity.

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President Silkman: Gentlemen I doubt whether any of you
have ever heard of the temptations of Judge Robertson. I certainly
never have, nor that it was his own neighbor that sought to seduce
him as a member of the Legislature. The Bar Association of West-
cheater County is to-night to be represented by that old Westchester
orator who has made Westchester County great in its modern days.
(Applause.) Westchester was important in Revolutionary history,
but in modern days it has taken Dr. Depew to keep Westchester
County prominent before the world. Dr. Depew, on behalf of the
Bar Association, and on behalf of Judge Robertson, will reply to
Mr. Wood.

Mr. Depew, after applause had subsided, said: Mr. Chairman
and Gentlemen There are two men in Westchester County for
whom I have always had profound respect and admiration. One is
Judge Robertson, and the other James Wood. What Judge Rob-
ertson has been in resisting temptations of an extraordinary kind
Mr. Wood has most graphically related, and that Judge Robertson
and Mr. Wood should be our ideals, notwithstanding the extra-
ordinary faculty for offering real estate from lofty mountains that
Mr. Wood has, is one of the most remarkable things in the history of
Westchester County. (Laughter and applause.)

You know I feel like a boy to-night. (Laughter).) I feel that
way much of the time, but especially now when I stand here as
junior, as I have for thirty years behind Judge Robertson. The
Judge was the oldest member of the Westchester County Bar when
I came to it at least, that was the general impression, and he re-
lated to me the peculiarities of that Bar and demonstrated that it
was a very extraordinary institution. In the course of my early
practice, I had occasion to visit different parts of the State and to
become familiar with the Bar of the several counties. In the other
counties there were the usual characteristics of the ordinary lawyer,
but in Westchester County, at the Westchester County Bar, were the
eccentricities of genius. I remember once listening to a conversa-
tion, v\ 7 hen in my early days I was calling upon a client in a tenement
house (laughter), while the discussion was going on upon the roof,
where Mrs. Malouey and Mrs. Barney were hanging out their clothes.
It seems there had been a feud among the 400 of that locality, but
the severe and rigid etiquette of the house demanded that the cour-
tesies should prevail upon the roof, and Mrs. Maloney said to Mrs.
Baarney: "Good morning, Mrs. Baarney, and how is Mr. Barney, and
how is Miles and Dennis and Michael and Bridget and Helen? Not
that I care a damn, but just for conversation." (Laughter.)

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And so, in my early days at the Westchester Bar, 1 heard many
a lawyer address a court or jury when it seemed to me, being a
young man who was looking for the truth (laughter), that they were
carrying on that conversation simply for the purpose of talk. (Ap-
plause.) Judge Goodrich gave me a story to-night, from that vast
fund he has brought from the Borough of Brooklyn, about an ex-
plosion that occurred, and it was deputed to one of the friends to
carry to the bereaved widow the sad tale. He said to her: "Your
husband was blown up by a can of dynamite." "Well," said she,
"how serious?" "Oh!" he said, "his head was foun in one lot, and
his legs in another lot, and his body in another lot." "Ah!" said
she, "that was just like Dennis; he was always all over the place."
(Laughter.) Every one of you know the lawyer to whom I refer.
He has been at the Westchester Bar for half a century. But there
is this about the Westchester County Bar, as I have known it for the
past thirty years, that, while the great lights of the New York Bar
have been called to the trial of cases in almost every county in the
State, I think they have been less in evidence at White Plains than
at any other county seat. It was very seldom that Charles O'Conor
or Mr. Evarts, taking the lawyers of a past generation, or that Mr.
Choate, taking him as the leader of the present generation, have
been called in by the members of our Bar to try or defend their
cases in the Westchester County Court House. There has been
that confidence in the members of our Bar that we coult attend to
our own business and try our own cases far better than any body
else (Applause), which has prevented these great lights of our pro-
fession from being called to our assistance. Every Westchester
County lawyer knows the Westchester County jury is unique, self-
confident, intelligent, and peculiarly Westchester. (Laughter and
applause.)

There isn't a man who has ever tried a dozen cases at White
Plains who does not know that if a distinguished member of the Bar
comes in for the other side from an outside county that he has won
his case before that jury. All he has to do is to stand up before the
farmer of Westchester County, whose father was a farmer
of Westchester, and whose grandfather was a farmer, and
whose great grandfather was a farmer, and say, "Boys, didn't we pro-
duce John Jay, and wasn't he Chief Justice of the United States?
(Applause.) Haven't we produced the greatest lawyers that this
country has ever known? Why did my friend, the learned counsel
on the other side, bring Charles O'Conor, or William M. Evarts,
here? Because he knew that he did not dare trust his case to a

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Westchester County jury." That closed the case. I have done it
myself. (Laughter and applause.)

Now, I have an affection for Judge Eobertson because, after I
had tried a lot of cases around in Putnam Valley (A voice: "Yes,
that's right!") My young friend knows how it is himself you
pay $5 for a horse from a livery stable and get $10 from your client.
After I had tried them in Yorktown and Somers town, I had reached
the dignity of having a man bring an action against a client of mine

I in the county court, and with that little one egg, I went down to

White Plains and boarded with the jury. (Laughter.) I did not
board with the jury because I wanted to influence that palladium of
justice (Laughter), but because I could not afford to stay at the
Orawaupum Hotel. (Laughter.) But, happening there for the
first time, I discovered why Judge Eobertson was loved by the
younger members of the Bar, and the secret of his success. I was
timid, unused to the procedure of the court, and had very little
confidence in myself. (Judge Silkman laughs.) Well, that was a
good while ago, Judge. An elderly lawyer sat down beside me and
proceeded to make a suggestion, which gave me just that sort of
confidence and knowledge what to do, just that sort of information,
placing me in harmony with my own self-respect and with the court,
which made me never forget the older lawyer, who had no jealousy
for fear a young lawyer would come and take his practice, and
that man was Judge Eobertson.

He was a young member of the Legislature. The Know-Noth-
ing party was in the ascendant. It was peculiarly strong in Judge
Eobertson's district and very hostile to Gov. William H. Seward.
The Judge saw that a party built on so narrow a platform could not
live long. William H. Seward was the most distinguished states-
man of our State and a candidate before the Legislature for United
States Senator, ell lacked one vote of an election. The Judge's
advisers told him that if he voted for Seward his political career was
ended. But he cast that vote. Seward became the leader of the
Eepublican party in the nation, as he was one of its founders, and
the pride of New York the Know-Nothing party died, and Judge
Eobertson both gave a great man to the service of the country and
assured his own political future.

Now it is fifty years, gentlemen, since Judge Eobertson was first
a member of the Legislature of the State of New York. Fifty years
-1848-1898. Was there ever such a fifty years in the history of the
world? I sat one evening at a dinner, at Lord Eosebery's, along-
side of Mr. Gladstone. I saw the "Grand Old Man" at his best, and

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heard him talk in that marvelous way which was quite as wonderful
at a private table as it was in the House of Commons, where he
commanded the attention of the world, and of that conversation,
running through hours, I remember his saying that, as he looked
back over history, the Greek period, with its art, literature and
culture; the Roman period, with its world conquests; the period of
the revival of literature, and all the famous centuries, if he had to
select the half century in which to live he would choose the one in
which his public life had been spent, because it was the era of eman-
cipation, the freedom of the slave, the removal of restrictions be-
cause of creed or race, the period of liberty and power for the masses
cf the people. That fifty years has been largely the fifty yeais
of the public life of our guest here to-night. He has not the world-
wide reputation of Mr. Gladstone, but I think I can contribute a
chapter to the story of the times which will show that he has been
a factor of great importance in the history of the Republic.

Lincoln had served one term as President and was to be re-
nominated for a second term. The war was going badly. There
was a tremendous revolt in the Republican party, a section of which
had nominated Fremont as a protest against Lincoln's administra-
tion. There was a feeling in the North that we had better stop
fighting and settle. The question was, Could Lincoln be re-elected?
The Judge and I were delegates. He, as an older counselor, and I,
as a young politician from the State of New York, went to Wash-
ington to see the Secretary of State, Mr. Seward. Mr. Seward said:
"Gentlemen, the Vice-Presidency, unless something is done to pre-
vent it, will go to Daniel S. Dickinson. If the New York delega-
tion presents his name, as it intends, he will be nominated. In that
cas^, Mr. Lincoln cannot be re-elected. He must have for the
second place on the ticket with him a Southern man, who has had
the courage to resist the rebel sentiment of his State, and who has
risked his life for the Union, and the one man who pre-eminently
meets that requirement is Andrew Johnson, of Tennessee." Judge
Robertson and I went back to the convention at Baltimore and in
our delegation we set up the fight for Andrew Johnson. We began
with nobody but the Judge and myself. Our New York State dele-
gation met. New York was the pivotal State and the convention
anxiously waited our decision. The question was debated all night.
We reached a vote in the morning and the delegation decided, by a
small majority, that New -York would present for Vice-President
Andrew Johnson. Judge Robertson, more than any one, brought
about that result, and that action made possible the second election
of President Lincoln. (Applause.)

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Events make history, and yet the historian knows little of the
currents which cause the events of which he writes. The National
Republican Convention of 1880 was called. It was a critical time
for the Republican party. Every Republican knew that the chance
was a narrow one whether we won or lost the Presidency, and every
Republican knew that, unless we won, the party was out of power
for a long time. The party in our State at that time was in the
hands of the strongest, most masterful and most tyrannical politician
who ever controlled its destiny Roscoe Conkling. (Applause.)
Roscoe Conkling had determined that New York State should be
for a third term and for the unit rule. We all know now that, on
the question of a third term, the election would have been lost. The
State Convention of our State met to send delegates to the National
Convention. It was harmonious and unanimous, under the leader-
ship of Conkling, for a third term and the unit rule, upon which
the third term depended. That night three men met in the room
of Judge Robertson to break the unit rule and nominate a President.
These three men were George Dawson, editor of the Albany Even-
ing Journal; Judge Robertson, and another. They called in later
Senator Wagner and Senator Wooden, and that began the cam-
paign. This movement, started by Judge Robertson in his parlor in
the Kenmore Hotel at Albany, made James A. Garfield President of
the United States. Then came the contest for United States Sen-
atpr from New York. It was found that those who supported Gar-
field were in a minority in the Legislature. Some of his friends
could get five votes, some four, and some six. It was found that I
could get twenty-six. I did not want to run for Senator. To run
for Senator broke up my career. It severed my relations with Mr.
Vanderbilt and the New York Central Railroad. But Judge Rob-
ertson, with authority of Garfield and Elaine, said: "Chauncey, you
have got to run for Senator/ 5 and I ran. The contest went on and
Mr. Platt received a certain number of votes and Senator Crowley
received a certain number of votes, and I received a cer-
tain number of votes, about equally divided. Mr. Conk-
ling was for Mr. Crowley. Mr. Platt carried on a masterful
campaign for himself, and the Judge and I were whooping it up for
Westchester. One day Mr. Platt came to me and said: "You can
never be elected." "Yes, I know that." "Well, suppose you elect
me." "Well," I said, "we have been crushed in this State for
twelve years under the tyranny of the Conkling machine. Every
effort has been made to drive me out of politics and Judge Rob-
ertscn and his friends out of public life. We have made our fight,

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we have got our resident and don't propose to be crushed.
Suppose you are elected, will you support President Garfield?"
"Yes." We went at once to Judge Robertson's room and the twenty-
six members of the Legislature who were supporting me came in.
Mr. Platt made the same frank statement and the next day he
was elected Senator. President Garfield sent Judge Robertson's
name to the Senate for Collectorship of the Port of New York.
Conkling determined to fight the administration on this nomination,
but Mr. Platt refused to follow him unless the question was sub-
mitted to the Legislature of New York for fresh instructions. So
the Senators resigned and the contest was transferred to Albany.
In this historical crisis Mr. Platt, as always, stood by his pledge re-
gardless of the sacrifice.

The contest for United States Senator of 1882 came on, and the
Judge and his friends, and especially Mr. Elaine, again pushed me
into the fight. The result of that contest aroused those animosities
and that bitter, venomous, and vindictive feeling all over the coun-
try which led a lunatic to assassinate Garfield, made Arthur Presi-
dent of the United States, and changed, in a measure, the history
of the country. Time went on and we met again at Chicago in na-
tional convention. Our State, with a unanimity as gratifying as it
was complimentary to me, for the first time in its history unani-
mously presented a candidate for President, and that candidate was
myself. The Judge was delighted. Everybody recognized in the
convention that it was impossible to elect anybody without New
York, and New York held the situation. When the Western States
Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas came to me and said: "Mr. Depew,
with your relation to the railroad system of the country, and the
family for which you have been so long counsel, if you are nom-
inated we will lose Nebraska, Kansas and Iowa, though you will be
elected; but if you will withdraw, we can hold Nebraska, Iowa and
Kansas for the Republican party for the next half century." I
yielded to the appeal and retired from the field. My retirement
gave to my friends, the New York delegation, largely the oppor-
tunity to nominate the President, and we nominated Benjamin Har-
rison, and made another and great President of the United States
(Applause), and, as a commentary upon political prophesy, for the
next three years Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska went Democratic.

Once more Westchester came to the front at the National Re-
publican Convention at Minneapolis. Most of the leaders of the
party said, "Harrison shall never be re-nominated." Westchester
County said, "He shall," and he was. So, gentlemen, you see as

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you look over this fifty years,, the history of these great conventions,
these nominations for President, these casualties which have led to
the assassination of a Chief Magistrate, these things which have
changed the policy and the course of our government that the citi-
zen who was a factor of the first importance on every occasion was
our guest here to-night. (Applause.)

And now, gentlemen, I am an old lawyer, and the Judge is
an old lawyer, and Judge Goodrich and G. Hilton Scribner
are old lawyers, and I want to give this piece of advice to you young
men. You are all lawyers and politicians, I have been in politics
since my boyhood. I stumped the State the year I graduated. I
was a member of the State Convention the year before I was ad-
mitter to the Bar. I went to that State Convention very young and
very fresh and opposed to Thurlow Weed, who controlled at that
time my own party. At three o'clock in the morning, as I got into
Syracuse, I was introduced to Thurlow Weed, who shook hands
with me as if I had been an old and life-long friend, and when I met
him at noon the next day he recognized me and recalled when we
met, and told me flattering things about friends in Westchester, and
I was captured. Thurlow Weed was a political leader of his party
in this State for thirty years, and only lost his leadership when he
became selfish and tried to limit his advisers and limit the people
who should be the representatives of the organization and the recip-
ients of its rewards.

I have seen the leadership of Dean Richmond in the Democratic
party, which lasted for nearly the same period and was conducted on
precisely the same lines as Thurlow Weed conducted his. I have
been through the leadership of Reuben E. Fenton and of Roscoc
Conkling, but I have seen in my forty years in politics this, which
is the characteristic of the success of Judge Robertson, who was the
leader in his district for forty years, that a leader only retains power
who keeps cultivating the young; that leader only succeeds who, see-
ing ability, is not jealous of it, but, in its recognition, secures the
loyal support of youth, which is enthusiasm without bargains or
conditions. Whenever a young man displayed conspicuous faculty
for public life in Mr. Weed's time, Mr. Weed sent for him and said:
c Young man, you have a career before you; what can I do for you?"
And he would put around that young man the conditions which
placed him in the Legislature, made him County Judge or District
Attorney, carried him to National and State conventions, and that
man would sacrifice his life for Thurlow Weed. That same course
was the strength of James G-. Elaine. What was the secret of the

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loss of Conkling's power? It was, that while he was one of the
greatest in intellect, and as an orator who ever led a party, he had
a singular jealousy of rising talent, and, whenever a man became dis-
tinguished at the bar, or as District Attorney, or in the Assembly or
Senate, Conkling decreed his destruction and he disappeared from
public life the machine eliminated him. The result has been that,
while New England is rich in eminent ability in the Senate and
House of Representatives, while the West is rich in men who are
leaders of public opinion, New York has not contributed in twenty
years a statesman to public life who has won a national reputation
unless he won it before Conkling's greatest power. So, gentlemen,
I say to you, never be jealous, because jealousy never wins. Never
try to climb upon the hectacomb of those you have slain, because
such men come to life and finally they will murder you. Resurrec-
tion is the faith and practice of politics. But, if you have power,
if you have the elements of leadership, recognize ability that will
help and help it, and then you will have continuing power and
fame, and all that makes public life worth the living. Such is the
tribute we pay to the successful and extraordinary fifty years of the
public services of our guest, (Applause and cheers.)

WILLIAM H. ROBERTSON was born in Bedford on October
10, 1823, a son of Henry and Huldah (Fanton) Robertson. He
was educated at the Union Academy in his native town. He subse-
quently taught school in the towns of Bedford and Lewisboro. He
studied law in the office of Judge Robert S. Hart, in Bedford
Village, and was admitted to the bar in 1847. In 1853 he formed
a partnership with Odle Close, also of Bedford, under the firm
name of Close & Robertson. They opened an office in Mott Haven
in the town of Morrisania. After the Civil War they removed their
office to White Plains. When only seventeen years of age, in 1840,
in the Harrison campaign, Mr. Robertson took an active interest in
politics on the Whig side. He cast his first vote in 1844 for Henry
Clay, the Whig candidate for President. In 1845 he was elected
Town Superintendent of Schools. He served four years as Super-
visor of his town and two years as chairman of the Board of Super-
visors. He was first elected a member of Assembly in 1848, and
re-elected in 1849; in 1853 he was elected a State Senator; in 1855
he was elected County Judge and was twice re-elected, serving
twelve years in that office; was elected several times as a Republican
Presidential Elector; in 1866- he was elected a Representative in
Congress; he was again elected a State Senator in 1871 and was re-

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elected four times; he was President pro tem. of the Senate for sev-
eral years. In 1872 it was generally understood that Mr. Robertson
would be the Republican nominee for Governor of the State. The
unexpected happened, the name of Gen. John A. Dix was suddenly
sprung when the convention met, and the strong appeal which was
made in behalf of the General had the effect of giving to the latter
the nomination. In 1876 Mr. Robertson was appointed by President
Grant as one of a commission of three to visit Florida and supervise
the counting of the votes cast in that State for the office of Presi-
dent. In 1879 he was again before the Republican State Convention
as a candidate for the Gubernatorial nomination, but he found the
combination, as on the former occasion, too strong against him. He
has represented his Congressional district, as a delegate, in every
Republican National Convention for a period of nearly forty years.
Hon. Chauncey M. Depew, in his address, published in connection
herewith, refers to Mr. Robertson's influence in national affairs, and
to the latter^ appointment as Collector of the Port of New York
in 1881. In 1887, after his retirement from the New York Custom
House, he was again elected a State Senator, and re-elected, serving
until 1892. Though he continued to take an active interest in
politics, and was the recognized Republican leader in Westchester
County, he held no public office after 1891, preferring to devote
himself to his large law practice. His present sickness compels his
retirement. Mr. Robertson never pretended to be a military man,
nor did he lay claim to a military title, yet when the Civil War com-
menced he was inspector of the old Seventh Brigade of the New
York State militia, and in 1862 acted as chairman of the committee
to raise and organize troops in the Eighth Senatorial District, ap-
pointed by Gov. Morgan. He has been a Republican since the or-
ganization of that party. Mr. Robertson was married in 1865 to
Miss Mary E. Ballard, daughter of Hon. Horatio Ballard, of Cort-
land, N. Y. The present place of residence of Mr. Robertson is at,
New Katonah, in this county.

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As Secretaries of State,

The office of Secretary of State of the State of New York was
held four years by residents of this county, as follows:
Chauncey M. Depew, of Peekskill, 1864-65.
G. Hilton Scribner, of Yonkers, 1871-72.

County Judges of the County-

The persons named in the following list, before the year 1846,
were designated Judges of the Court of Common Pleas. Those
mentioned after 1846 were County Judges, the Constitution of 1846
having changed the title of the officer and provided for his election
by the people. The term of office is six years; the salary, as fixed
by a special act of the Legislature, passed February 25, 1890, is
$6,000 per year. The office has been held by:

John Pell, Pelham, 1688 to 1695.

Caleb Heathcote, Mamaroneck, 1695 to 1721.

William Willett, Harrison, 1721 to 1732.

Frederick Philipse, Yonkers, 1732 to 1734.

Israel Honeywell, Yonkers, 1734 to 1737.

Israel Honeywell, Yonkers, 1740 to 1743.

Samuel Purdy, Rye, 1734 to 1737.

Samuel Purdy, Rye, 1740 to 1752.

John Thomas, Rye, 1737 to 1739.

John Thomas, Rye, 1765 to 1766.

John Ward, East Chester, 1737 to 1739.

John Ward, East Chester, 1752 to 1754.
v Lewis Morris, Jr., Morrisiania, 1738 to 1739.

William Leggett, West Farms, 1752 to 1754.

Nathaniel Underbill, Westchester, 1755 to 1774.

Jonathan Fowler, North Castle, 1769 to 1771.

Jonathan Fowler, North Castle, 1773 to 1775.

Caleb Fowler, North Castle, 1772 to 1776.

No sessions of this court were held between the years 1776 and
1778.

Robert Graham, White Plains, 1778 to 1784.

Stephen Ward, East Chester, 1784 to 1791.

Ebenezer Lockwood, Poundridge, 1791 to 1794.

Jonathan G. Tompkins, Scarsdale, 1794 to 1797.

Ebenezer Purdy, North Salem., 1797 to 1802.

Elijah Lee, Yorktown, January 20, 1802 to March 29, 1802.

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John Watts, New Rochelle, 1802 to 1807.
Caleb Tompkins, Scarsdale, 1807 to 1820.
William Jay, Bedford, 1820 to 1823.
Caleb Tompkins, Scarsdale, 1823 to 1846.
Robert S. Hart, Bedford, 1846 to 1847.
Albert Lockwood, Sing Sing, 1847 to 1851.
John W. Mills, White Plains, 1851 to 1856.
William H. Robertson, Katonah, 1856 to 1868.
Robert Cochran, White Plains, 1868 to 1872.
Silas D. Gifford, Morrisania, 1872 to 1884.
Isaac N. Mills, Mount Vernon, 1884 to 1896.
Smith Lent, Sing Sing, 1896, now acting.
Robert S. Hart took the oath of office as "First Judge" on April
20, 1846.

Surrogates of the County,

Like other officers, Surrogates were appointed prior to 1846.
In accordance with a special act of the Legislature, passed April 10,
1833, the office and court of the Surrogate was established in the
county building at White Plains on May 10, 1833. The first elected
Surrogate in this county entered upon the discharge of his official
duties January 1, 1848. The term of office of Surrogate is now six
years. The salary is $6,000 per year, as fixed by an act of the Leg-
islature, passed May 27, 1889. The office has been held in this
county by the following named residents, in the years given:

Gilbert Willett, Harrison, 1730 to 1754.

John Barton, Westchester, 1754 to 1761.

Caleb Fowler, North Castle, 1761 to 1766.

David Daton, North Castle, 1766 to 1778.

Richard Hatfield, Westchester, 1778 to 1787.

Philip Pell, Pelham, 1787 to 1796.

Elias Newman, 1796 to 1800.

Samuel Youngs, Mount Pleasant, 1800 to 1802.

Edward Thomas, Rye, 1802 to 1807.

Samuel Youngs, Mount Pleasant, 1807 to 1808.

Ezra Lockwood, Poundridge, 1808 to 1810.

Samuel Youngs, Mount Pleasant, 1810 to 1811.

Ezra Lockwood, Poundridge, 1811 to 1813.

Samuel Youngs, Mount Pleasant, 1813 to 1815.

Henry White, Yorktown, 1815 to 1819.

Samuel Youngs, Mount Pleasant, 1819 to 1821.

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Ebenezer White, Jr., Yorktown, 1821 to 1828.
Jonathan Ward, East Chester, 1828 to 1840.
Alexander H. Wells, Sing Sing, 1840 to 1844.
Frederick J. Coffin, Somers, 1844 to 1848.
Lewis C. Platt, White Plains, 1848 to 1856.
Kobert H. Coles, New Rochelle, 1856 to 1862.
Silas D. Gifford, Morrisania, appointed in place of R. H. Coles,
deceased, 1862 to 1863.

John W. Mills, White Plains, 1863 to 1871.
Owen T. Coffin, Peekskill, 1871 to 1895.
Theodore H. Silkman, Yonkers, 1895, now acting.

CLERKS OF THE SURROGATE'S COURT.

An act of the Legislature, passed in 1863, authorized the Surro-
gate of Westchester County to appoint a Clerk to the Surrogate's
Court in and for Westchester County. The salary attached to the
office at the present time is $2,500 per annum. Following are
the names of persons who have held the office, their place of resi-
dence, and the years in which they have served:

Charles H. Earl, White Plains, 1863 to 1867.

David Verplanck, White Plains, 1867 to 1871.

William M. Skinner, White Plains, 1871 to 1889.

Francis X. Donoghue, Yonkers, 1889 to 1892.

H. P. Griffin, White Plains, 1892 to 1895.

Leslie Sutherland, Yonkers, 1895, now acting.

Prior to the creation of the office of Clerk, Randolph Merritt,
Benjamin S. Dick, John P. Jenkins and Charles W. Little acted at
times as Clerk in the office of the Surrogate, under the several early
Surrogates.

In the present Surrogate's office, besides the Clerk to the court,
there are employed a Record Clerk, who receives a salary of $1,000
per annum; a Recording Clerk, at $840; an Assistant Recording
Clerk, at $660; an Index and Accounting Clerk, at $750.

Regular sessions of the Surrogate's Court are held at White
Plains on Monday and Saturday of every week; special sessions are
held at Yonkers every Wednesday, and at Peekskill on fourth Thurs-
day of each month, excepting on legal holidays and during the
month of August.

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Justices of Sessions,

Following are names and addresses of persons who were elected
and served as Justices of Sessions in this county, together with the
years in which they acted, since 1858. The term of office was one
year. While two had to be elected, no political party was permitted
to name for the office more than one candidate; for this reason a nom-
ination on the ticket of either of the two principal political parties
was equivalent to an election. The office was abolished by Consti-
tutional amendment, taking effect January 1, 1896:

Samuel Tompkins, Yorktown, 1858-59.

William Miller, Mount Vernon, 1858 to 1862, 1865-66.

James Parker, Morrisania, 1860-61-62.

L. Leonce Coudert, Pelham, 1863.

James Williamson, South Salem, 1863-64.

Thomas J. Byrne, Westchester, 1864-65.

David K. Conklin, Peekskill, 1866-67-68.

Myron B. Silkman, Bedford, 1867 to 1877.

Stephen Billings, Cortlandt, 1869, 1886.

William C. Howe, Sing Sing, 1870 to 1886.

Cyrus Lawrence, 2d, Lewisboro, 1877 to 1881.

James S. See, North Tarrytown, 1881-82.

John H. Baxter, Peekskill, 1883 to 1891.

Hanford M. Henderson, Port Chester, 1887-88, 1891.

Henry J. Carey, City Island, 1889.

John J. Crennan, New Kochelle, 1890.

John C. Holmes, Cross Eiver, 1891-92-93.

James C. Travis, 1891. V

Walter H. Jones, Yorktown, 1892. ' " ' '

James Hyatt, Somers, 1893-94.

Walter H. Haight, New Castle, 1894.

Edward B. Kear, Yorktown, 1895 to 1896. , ;;.

Bobert J. Bellew, Tuckahoe, 1895 to 1896.

District Attorneys in the County,

The office of District Attorney was created in this State on
April 4, 1801, and a certain number was apportioned to districts
composed of several counties. In 1818, by an act of the Legislature,
each county, was made a district. Until 1846, District Attorneys
were appointed by Courts of General Sessions in each county; sub-
sequently they have been elected by the people, for a term of three

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years each. By an act of April 14, 1852, Boards of Supervisors were
authorized to make the office of District Attorney a salaried office
and fix the salary thereof. The salary of the office at present is
$6,000 per year, the amount fixed by the County Board of Super-
visors in 1890. Since 1818 the office has been filled in this county
by the following named residents:

Robert P. Lee, Yorktown, 1819 to 1820.

Aaron Ward, Sing Sing, 1820 to 1823.

William Nelson, Peekskill, 1823 to 1845.

Richard R. Voris, Sing Sing, 1845 to 1848.

William W. Scrugham, Yonkers, 1848 to 1851.

Edward Wells, Peekskill, 1851 to 1857.

William H. Pemberton, Mount Vernon, 1857 to 1863.

Pelham L. McClellan, Mount Vernon, 1863 to 1866.

John S. Bates, Bedford, 1866 to 1869.

Jackson 0. Dykman, White Plains, 1869 to 1872.

Daniel C. Briggs, Peekskill, 1872 to 1875.

Robert Cochran, White Plains, 1875 to 1878.

Nelson H. Baker, Sing Sing, 1878 to 1890.

William P. Platt, White Plains, 1890 to 1896.

George C. Andrews, Tarrytown, 1896, now acting.

ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS.

At the present time the District Attorney is allowed one
deputy, to which the county pays a salary of $2,000 per annum.
Prior to 1875 the business of the office of District Attorney did not
require a regular lawyer assistant; in the latter year the office of
Assistant District Attorney was created. The office has been filled
by the following named persons, terms commencing on the years
stated:

David Verplanck, White Plains, 1875.

Frederick E. Weeks, Tarrytown, 1896.

Frank M. Buck,* Mount Vernon, 1898.

*Frank M. Buck was appointed May 3, 1898, to succeed Fred-
erick E. Weeks who resigned that he might accompany his regiment
and take part in the war with Spain.

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County Treasurers,

In the early history of the county County Treasurers were
appointed by Boards of Supervisors, and were usually those who
also acted as Clerks of that Board. Under the State Constitution
of 1846 County Treasurers are elected by the people. The salary
of the office at present is $5,000 per annum and fees. Those
who served in the position in this county since 1846 were:

Elisha Horton, White Plains, 1849 to 1852.

Robert Palmer, Scarsdale, 1852 to 1855.

Leeman B. Tripp, Tarry town, 1855 to 1858.

Henry Willett, White Plains, 1858 to 1862.

Gilbert S. Lyon, White Plains, appointed in place of Willet, re-
signed 1862; re-elected and served until 1867.

N. Holmes Odell, Tarrytown, 1867 to 1876.

George W. Davids, New Rochelle, 1876 to 1879.

David Cromwell, East Chester, 1879 to 1891.

John Hoag, Sing Sing, 1891 to 1897.

Francis M. Carpenter, Mount Kisco, 1897, now acting.

DEPUTY COUNTY TREASURERS.

An act of the Legislature authorizes the appointment of a
Deputy County Treasurer. The salary of the office is $2,000 per
annum. By appointment, the following named persons have
served in the position in the years here mentioned:

John M. Rowell, White Plains, 1858 to 1878.

Remain Vaughn, Port Chester, 1878 to 1879.

James H. Jenkins, Mount Vernon, 1879 to 1880.

Thomas R, Hodge, Eastchester, 1880 to 1891.

A. L. Babcock, Sing Sing, 1891 to 1897.

Samuel C. Miller, White Plains, 1897, now acting.

County Clerks of the County,

The office of County Clerk was one of the first created in the
State. Prior to 1859, the County Clerk, in this county, besides dis-
charging the regular duties now attached to the office, performed
the duties now delegated to the County Register of Deeds, The
term of office, at present, is three years, and the Clerk is compen-
sated by fees received. The position has been filled in this county
by the following named persons, in the years here given:

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John Eyder, Cortlandt, 1684.

Joseph Lee, Yorktown, 1684 to 1688.

Edward Collier, Sing Sing, 1688 to 1691.

Joseph Lee, Yorktown, 1691 to 1698.

Benjamin Collier, Sing Sing, 1698 to 1707,

John Clapp, White Plains, 1707 to 1711.

Daniel Clark, Peekskill, 1711 to 1722.

William Forster, Westchester, 1722 to 1746.

Benjamin Nicoll, Scarsdale, 1746 to 1760.

John Barstow, Pelham, 1760 to 1777.

Kichard Hatfield, White Plains, 1777 to 1802.

Thomas Ferris, Westchester, 1802 to 1808.

Elijah Crawford, White Plains, 1808 to 1810.

Thomas Ferris, Westchester, 1810 to 1811.

Elijah Crawford, White Plains, 1811 to 1813.

Thomas Ferris, Westchester, 1813 to 1815.

Elijah Crawford, White Plains, 1815 to 1820.

William Eequa, Yonkers, 1820 to 1821.

Nehemiah S Bates, Bedford, 1821 to 1828.

Nathaniel Bayles, Tarrytown, 1828 to 1834.

John. H. Smith, Bedford, 1834 to 1839.

Chauncey Smith, Bedford, appointed in place of John H.

Smith, deceased, 1839 to 1840.
Charles A. Purdy, White Plains, 1840 to 1843.
Munson I. Lockwood, Poundridge, 1843 to 1849.
Eobert E. Oakley, White Plains, 1849 to 1856.
John P. Jenkins^ White Plains, 1856 to 1859.
Hiram P. Eowell, White Plains, 1859, and died in office in 1867.
Chauncey M. Depew, Peekskill, was appointed May 25, 1867,

to fill vacancy, but declined to qualify.
William W. Pierson, Sing Sing, was appointed July 22 and

served until the end of the year.
J. Malcolm Smith, Sing Sing, 1868 to 1877.
John M. Eowell, White Plains, 1877 to 1883.
James F. D. Crane, Yonkers, 1883 to 1886.
John M. Digney, Yonkers, 1886 to 1896.
Leverett F. Crumb, Peekskill, 1896, now acting.

DEPUTY COUNTY CLEKKS.

The following are the names and addresses of persons appointed
to the position of Deputy County Clerk since the office of County

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Clerk became elective, under the Constitution of 1846, together
with the years in which they served:

Chauncey Smith, Bedford, 1847 to 1848.

John P. Jenkins, White Plains, 1848 to 1849.

William H. Pemberton, Mount Vernon, 1849 to 1853.

Josiah S. Mitchell, White Plains, 1853 to 1855.

Hiram P. Eowell, White Plains, 1855 to 1856.

Stephen S. Marshall, White Plains, 1856 to 1859.

John M. Kowell, White Plains, 1859 to 1867.

James H. Moran, White Plains, 1867 to 1868.

Wright Banks, White Plains, 1868 to 1869.

Walter T. Mills (special), White Plains, 1868 to 1883.

Joseph H. Lewis, White Plains, 1869 to 1877, 1880 to 1883.

Peter B. Vermilya, White Plains, 1877 to 1880.

Franklin Couch, Peekskill, 1883 to 1887. \

John M. Digney (special), Yonkers, 1883 to 1886.

M. James Mooney (special), Yonkers, 1883 to 1896.

Benoni Platt, White Plains, 1887, to 1896.

Daniel P. Townsend, Port Chester, 1896.

M. James Mooney, Yonkers, 1896 to 1897, died in office.

Charles J. F. Decker, Croton Falls, 1897, now acting.

Robert Coward (special), Port Chester, 1897, now acting.

County Registers of Deeds,

The duties of Register were performed by the County Clerk
prior to 1858. The act, providing for the election of a Register of
Deeds in and for Westchester County, was passed by the Legislature
on April 16, 1858. The term of office is three years; the Register
is compensated by fees received. Following is given the names and
addresses of persons who have held the position, together with the
years in which they served:

John P. Jenkins, White Plains, 1859 to 1862.

Stephen S. Marshall, White Plains, 1862 to 1871.

James M. Bard, Mount Pleasant, 1871 to 1874.

Benjamin S. Dick (acting), White Plains, 1874.

Henry B. Archer, Yonkers, appointed Oct. 12, 1874, in place
of James M. Bard, who died in office.

Theodore Pine, New Rochelle, 1875 to 1878.

Charles G. Banks, New Rochelle, 1878 to 1881.

Joseph 0. Miller, Mount Kisco, 1881 to 1890.

John I. Storms, Peekskill, 1890 to 1893.

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William J. Graney, Dobbs Ferry, 1893 to 1896.
Thomas R. Hodge, Mount Vernon, 1896, now acting.

DEPUTY COUNTY REGISTERS OF DEEDS.

Persons who have held the office of Deputy County Register,
in the County of Westchester, since creation of the office by act of
April 16, 1858, to date, together with their addresses and the year
of commencement of their term, are as follows:

Stephen S. Marshall, White Plains, 1859 to 1862.

Daniel H. Little, Greenburgh, 1862 to 1865.

Charles E. Johnson, Mount Vernon, 1865 to 1868.

John H. Hauptman, Morrisania, 1868 to 1871.

William H. Peck, Sing Sing, 1871 to 1874.

Benjamin S. Dick, White Plains, 1874 to 1875.

John T. Underbill, Tuckahoe, 1875 to 1878.

Theodore Pine, New Rochelle, 1878.

James H. Moran, White Plains, 1878 to 1879.

S. C. Van Tassel, Yonkers, 1879 to 1881.

B. Prank Palmer, Larchmont, 1881 to 1890, 1893 to 1896.

Douglas Murray, White Plains, (Special Deputy), 1887-88-89.

Caleb W. Storm, Tarrytown, 1890 to 1893.

Samuel C. Miller, White Plains, 1896 to 1897.

William J. Guinand, Mount Kisco, 1897, now acting.

Sheriffs of the County.

The following named residents acted, in years given, as the
appointed or elected Sheriffs of the county, from the date of the
county's erection. Those mentioned prior to 1846 were appointed
by the Governor and Council, as were other county officers. Those
chosen after 1846 were elected by the people. The term of office at
present is three years, and the salary $10,000 per annum.

Benjamin Collier, Sing Sing, 1683 to 1689.

Thomas Statham, Westchester, 1689 to 1691.

Benjamin Collier, Sing Sing, 1691 to 1698.

John Shute, East Chester, 1698 to 1699.

Edmund Ward, East Chester, 1699 to 1700.

Jeremiah Fowler, North Castle, 1700 to 1701.

Isaac Dunham, Westchester, 1701 to 1702.

Roger Barton, New Rochelle, 1702 to 1709.

Israel Honeywell, Jr., Yonkers, 1709 to 1723.

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Gilbert Willett, Harrison, 1723 to 1727.
Jacobus Van Dyke, Westchester, 1727 to 1730.
Gilbert Willet, Harrison, 1730 to 1733.
Nicholas Cooper, Westchester, 1733 to 1737.
Isaac Willet, Harrison, 1737 to 1767.
Lewis Graham, Westchester, 1767 to 1769.
John DeLancy, Westchester, 1769 to 1770.
James DeLancy, Westchester, 1770 to 1777.
John Thomas, Jr., Rye, 1777 to 1778. ,
John Thomas, Rye, 1778 to 1781.
Jesse Hunt, Rye, 1781 to 1785.
John Thomas, Rye, 1785 to 1787.
John Pell, Pelham, 1787 to 1788.
Thomas Thomas, Rye, 1788 to 1792.
Samuel Haight, Westchester, 1792 to 1796.
Elias Newman, Bedford, 1796 to 1799.
William Barker, Scarsdale, 1799 to 1802.
Jonathan Ward, East Chester, 1802 to 1806.
Daniel Delevan, Sing Sing, 1806 to 1807.
Joseph Hatfield, Westchester, 1807 to 1808.
St. John Constant, Cortlandt, 1808 to 1810.
Elijah Ward, New Rochelle, 1810 to 1811.
St. John Constant, Cortlandt, 1811 to 1812.
Lyman Cook, Cortlandt, 1812 to 1815. '-
Zabud June, North Salem, 1815 to 1818.
Lyman Cook, Cortlandt, 1818 to 1821.
Ward B. Howard, Cortlandt, 1821 to 1823.
John Townsend, Pelham, 1823 to 1826.
Allen Macdonald, Westchester, 1826 to 1829.
David D. Webbers, Yorktown, 1829 to 1832.
Aaron Brown, Somers, 1832 to 1835.
Joseph H. Anderson, Harrison, 1835 to 1838.
Amos T. Hatfield, Westchester, 1838 to 1841.
Joseph Lyon, Pelham, 1841 to 1844.
William H. Briggs, Cortlandt, 1844 to 1847.
James M. Bates, Bedford, 1847 to 1850.
Benjamin D. Miller, Yorktown, 1850 to 1853.
Alsop H. Lockwood, Poundridge, 1853 to 1856.
Daniel H. Littel, Greenburgh, 1856 to 1859.
William Bleakley, Cortlandt, 1859 to 1862.
Lemon B. Tripp, North Castle, 1862 to 1865.
Darius Lvon. Mount Vernon. 1865 to 1868.

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John Bussing, Fordham, 1868 to 1871.
Kobert F. Brundage, Port Chester, 1871 to 1874.
Ziba Carpenter, White Plains, 1874 to 1877.
Eobert F. Bmndage, Port Chester, 1877 to 1880.
James C. Courter, Yonkers, 1880 to 1883.
Stephen D. Horton, Peekskill, 1883 to 1886.
John Duffy, Port Chester, 1886 to 1889.
Frank G. Schirmer, White Plains, 1889 to 1892.
John Duffy, White Plains, 1892 to 1895.
Addison Johnson, Port Chester, 1895 to 1898.
William Molloy, New Eochelle, 1898, now acting.

UNDER SHERIFFS.

The following named persons were duly appointed by the sev-
eral Sheriffs of the county to serve in the capacity of Under Sheriff,
since the adoption of the Constitution of 1846, terms commencing
on the dates here given:

Jacob Foshay, White Plains, 1847.

John T. Yoe, Sing Sing, 1850.

Andrew Deveau, New Kochelle, 1856.

Charles W. Little, Greenburgh, 1857.

J. Holly Platt, Sing Sing, 1859.

John W.^Young, White Plains, 1862.

Charles W. Little, Greenburgh, 1865.

Amos E. Clark, North Tarrytown, 1868.

Stephen A. Marshall, Port Chester, 1871.

Walter H. Haight, Chappaqua, 1874.

Josiah H. Macy, Eye, 1875.
^ Gilbert S. Lyon, White Plains, 1877.

Jared V. Peck, Port Chester, 1879.

Jacob Eead, Yonkers, 1880.

Henry C. Odell, Peekskill, 1883.

William Eyan, Port Chester, 1886.

William H. Lyon, Bedford, 1889.

Howard H. Pugsley, Peekskill, 1892.

William L. Ward, Port Chester, 1895.

John McNally, Sing Sing, 1898.

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County Superintendents of the Poor,

Superintendents of the Poor were appointed, according to act
of the Legislature passed April 25, 1832, at a joint meeting of
Supervisors and Judges of the Court of Common Pleas. An act was
passed May 6, 1845, authorizing the Board of Supervisors of West-
chester County to appoint Superintendents of the Poor. This lat-
ter act was repealed by an act passed May 12, 1846, when provision
was made for their election by the people. From 1846 to 1886
the county elected three Superintendents of the Poor, one every
year, the term of each being three years. Since 1886 only one Super-
intendent has been elected, for a term of three years, and he dis-
charges the duties formerly performed by the three. The present
salary of the office is $2,500 per annum. Following is a list of per-
sons who have been elected and served in the office since 1850, to-
gether with the years in which their terms commenced:

John D. Hains, Bedford, 1851, 1854, 1857.

Henry W. Hart, Yorktown, 1854, 1857. .

Abraham Yerks, Unionville, 1854.

Nehemiah S. Adams, Poundridge, 1856.

Daniel K. Sherwood, Sing Sing, 1857, 1860.

William Lockwood, Poundridge, 1859, 1866.

Henry W. Purdy, Croton Landing, 1860, 1863.

Abraham K. Strang, Yorktown, 1862, 1865, 1868, 1871.

John H. Garrison, Morrisania, 1864.

Edward K. Mott, Tarrytown, 1866, 1869.

George Cooper, Westchester, 1867, 1870, 1873, 1876.

John Kuester, Yonkers, 1872.

Adam Palm, Jr., Mount Vernon, 1874, 1877. * V

William Mabie, Peekskill, 1875.

William J. Ackerly, Chappaqua, 1878, 1881.

Norman K. Shears, Yonkers, 1879.

George Fisher, Tuckahoe, 1880.

James E. Hoyt, Bedford, 1881,* 1882, 1884.

Joseph W. Tompkins, Tarrytown, 1882, 1887.

Aaron F. Bead, North Castle, 1883.

Henry Esser, Mount Vernon, 1890, 1896.

Miles Adams, Poundridge, 1893.

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CARE OF WESTCHESTEB COUNTY'S POOE,

The Westche&ter County Aimshouse, located at East View, in
the town of Mount Pleasant, is, beyond dispute, at the present
time one of the best-managed institutions of the kind in the State.
This shelter for the county's homeless poor, with its connecting
buildings, is pleasantly situated in one of the most attractive of
valleys, protected by picturesque hills and surrounded by land views
ever pleasing to the eye, contributing to make the lives of the un-
fortunate wards of the county as bearable and happy as is possible.
To the observance of the first rule of the institution, cleanliness,
is due principally, the general good health of the inmates; sick
people found here are those who were sick when introduced, as few
well persons are taken ill after arrival.

On April 1, 1828, the County Almshouse was established and
opened for business on its present site, the locality then being
known as Knapp's Corners. Isaac Coutant was duly installed as its
first keeper. Prior to 1828 each town maintained an almshouse
and cared for its own poor.

During the year ending April 1, 1896, the Almshouse con-
tained 417 inmates, of whom 321 were men, 78 were women and
18 were babes. During the year ending April 1, 1897, there were
403 inmates, of which number 297 were men, 83 were women and 23
were children under two years of age. During the year ending
April 1, 1898, there were 447 inmates, of which number 352 were
men, 79 were women and 16 were children under two years of age.
During the year just ended the hospital accommodated 105 per-
sons, 70 of whom were men and 35 were women, which number is
about ten per cent, increase over previous year. Under present
poor laws each town in the county is entitled to one Overseer of
the Poor. An Overseer of the Poor is permitted by law to expend
not over $10 not oftener than three times a year in assisting and
relieving the immediate wants of a destitute family; if further as-
sistance is necessary for same family, the said Overseer of the Poor
shall apply to the County Superintendent of the Poor for authority
to render further financial aid, and if said Superintendent finds,
on investigation, that the family for whom assistance is asked can
be removed to the Almshouse, such removal will have to be accom-
plished; in case removal is impossible, the Superintendent may grant
further financial assistance by issuing over his signature a certificate
to the County Treasurer, or by endorsing his approval on an order
for money made by Overseer of the Poor. The poor orders issued

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by Overseers of the Poor are paid by the County Treasurer on pres-
entation of the order, together with a bill, verified by oath, showing
goods delivered under said order. The number of orders that can
be issued in a town or city is not limited.

The present County Superintendent of the Poor, Henry Esser,
when he first assumed charge of the Almshouse, in 1890, inaug-
urated the custom of providing the inmates with three regular meals
a day, displacing the rule of only giving them two meals a day,
omitting supper. Instead of every person, men as well as women,
washing their own clothing, as formerly, Mr. Esser introduced a
system by which the clothing of all the inmates is washed by most
improved steam machinery. A three-story concrete building was
erected in 1890 for the express use of the laundry. Work in the
laundry, as well as at road and wall building, farming, carpentering,
etc., is done by able-bodied inmates, without other payment than
their support. The renovation of the furniture in the house, the
erection of a bath-house, stables and other outhouses, done during
Mr. Esser's administration, were effected principally by pauper
labor, saving much expense to the county. The buildings are
heated by the hot water system. The institution has a fire depart-
ment system of its own. Kerosene oil is now being used for illumin-
ating purposes, but it is expected that electric lights will soon be
introduced to lessen expense and the chance of a conflagration and
great loss.

No 'person afflicted with contagious disease is admitted to the
hospital. Should a case unexpectedly appear, a place for it will be
found in an isolated house on the farm attached to the Almshouse.

The men and women are ever well clad; the clothing and shoes
worn are made in the State prisons of the State, excepting the
men's shirts and women's skirts, which are made by women inmates
of the institution. Men are given tobacco, a quarter of a pound
package to each every week; women are given something extra each
week to equal the consideration given the men. Invalids are spe-
cially fed, as necessity requires. Provisions and goods of all kinds
purchased for the institution are bought in large quantities at whole-
sale, and under the present system of bookkeeping at the institution
it can readily be seen when and where every article was purchased
the cost, when received and by whom received. The business man-
agement is most excellent.

The expenditure for the maintainance of dependent children
outside of the Almshouse has always been a large item in the county
budget. As the law will not permit of the keeping of a child over

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two years of age in the Almshouse, arrangement for their care has
to be made with institutions outside. Children ranging in age be-
tween two and sixteen years, a county charge, are sent to these in-
stitutions, viz.: The Westchester Temporary Home for Destitute
Children at White Plains, the Catholic Protectory at Westchester,
the Home of the Missionary Sisters at Peekskill, the Orphan Home
at Albany, and the Home of the Sisters of Divine Compassion at
White Plains. At present there are about five hundred such chil-
dren in these several homes, for the support of which the county
pays, as board, $2.11 each per week. These children are committed
by Overseers of the Poor, Justices of the Peace and Police Justices,
for destitution and different misdemeanors; the Superintendent of
the Poor has control over only those who are committed for destitu-
tion. The Board of Supervisors during its sessions of 1896-97, on
suggestion of Supt. Esser, passed a law providing for the plac-
ing of children in private families and thus arranging for their sup-
port. Two lady agents are engaged under this law one Protestant
and one Catholic- for the purpose of placing the children in private
homes, and they act under the guidance and supervision of the
Superintendent. Homes are selected with great care and after the
most thorough investigation. The project has met with great suc-
cess, and those entrusted with its fulfillment feel greatly encour-
aged. From April 1, 1897, to April 1, 1898, about one hundred
children were provided with desirable homes; these children ranged
from 8 to 15 years; five children, between the ages of 2 and 3 years,
have found parents by adoption.

The cost of maintaining dependent children was reduced in
1890, by Superintendent Esser, from $65,000 to $45,000, by eom-
pejling the parents who were financially able, to to contribute to the
support of their children harbored in the public institutions; in
1892 the cost was further reduced to $35,000. In 1896, when Mr.
Esser again assumed office, he kept the expense of the children's
support down to $46,261.28, where it cost, under his predecessor in
the year before $73,547.84. This year the appropriation for this
particular purpose is $52,000.

The county farm, on which the Almshouse stands, contains
110 acres and furnishes a greater part of the needed supplies. The
main building, about 200x70, will accommodate 510 inmates; the
concrete building, used as a wash-house, is in size 40x60; the tramp-
house is a wooden building, 25x80; another frame building, 20x40,
is used as a lodging-house. The new hospital building, for the
erection of which the Board of Supervisors recently appropriated

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115

$10,000, is being built, of concrete, three stories high, with base-
ment, 50x80; the excavating, the dressing of stone, the building of
foundation walls and much of the laboring work on the proposed
building, is being performed by able-bodied inmates of the Alms-
house. When completed the building will be provided with all
modem hospital improvements. The structure will be located on
line with the main building, on the west end, the roadway separating
the two buildings.

PKESENT OFFICIALS OF THE COUNTY ALMSHOUSE.

Henry Esser, Superintendent.

Wesley Boyce, Keeper.

W. W. Mills, M. D., House Physician.

N. H. Freeland, M. D., Visiting Physician.

B. B. Coutant, M. D., and H. Beattie Brown, M. D., Consult-
ing Physicians.

Frederick Crisfield, Clerk and Bookkeeper.

Mrs. Wesley Boyce, Matron.

Miss Susie Boyce, Assistant Matron.

Mrs. Louise Flagg, Professional Nurse.

James Potts, Professional Nurse.

Mrs. A. C. Strang, of Yonkers, Agent for placing Protestant
children.

Mrs. A. E. Hume, of New Rochelle, Agent for placing Catholic
children.

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Coroners who have Served the County,

Following is given the names, addresses, and first year of the
term in which they served of persons holding the office of Coroner
in this county since 1847. The term of office at present is three
years, and the salary $1,500 per year:

James L. Townsend, East Chester, 1847.

Dwight Capron, Harrison, 1847.

Squire Smith, Bedford, 1847.

James P. Huntington, Yonkers, 1847-50-53.

William H. Lawrence, Yonkers, 1850-53-58-61.

William Johnson, Morrisania, 1853.

Samuel W. Hurd, New Eochelle, 1850-53-56.

Elijah P. Morrell, Port Chester, 1856.

William J. Van Tassel, Tarrytown, 1856.

Henry W. Purdy, Croton Landing, 1856-67.

Squire Griffin, Sing Sing, 1859.

Benjamin B. Valentine, West Farms, 1859.

Horace B. Smith, Port Chester, 1859.

Stephen Billings, Peekskill, 1862-65.

Lewis F. Pelton, Mount Kisco, 1862.

Zar H. Eobinson, Westchester, 1862.

Thomas Smith, Hastings, 1864-67-70.

Isaac Covert, Eye, 1865.

T. Mason Oliver, Morrisania, 1865.

James McEntee, Croton, 1868.

William Bathgate, Morrisania, 1869.

Daniel Shannon, Yonkers, 1870.

William E. Meeks, Mount Vernon, 1871.

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Charles Brennecke, Eye, 1872.

John M. Miller, Morrisania, 1873.

Edgar D. Bassett, Peekskill, 1873.

Thomas Young, Mount Kisco, 1873.

Wilfred P. Purdy, Port Chester, 1876.

Hugh Hughes, Yonkers, 1875-76.

Nelson G. Foshay, Peekskill, 1876.

Frank G. Schirmer, White Plains, 1877-80.

Charles J. Nordquist, M. D., Tuckahoe, 1879-82-89.

William H. Hyler, Port Chester, 1879-82.

John E. Ackerman, Dobbs Ferry, 1879.

Abram Hyatt, Jr., Sing Sing, 1882.

Leonard Tice, Mount Vernon, 1883-86.

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George H. Sutton, Sing Sing, 1885-88-91.

Elijah Purdy, White Plains, 1885.

Edward J. Mitchell, Yonkers, 1883-86-90-91.

A. Smith Hopkins, North Castle, 1888.

John Mathews, New Eochelle, 1889.

Frederick Drews, Mount Vernon, 1890.

Aaron J. Mixsell, M. D., Mamaroneck, 1892.

Charles A. Miles, M. D., Yonkers, 1894-97.

Archibald T. Banning, M. D., Mount Vernon, 1894-97.

Charles E. Birch, M. D., White Plains, 1895-98.

Joseph A. Apgar, Peekskill 1894.

Charles S. Apgar, Peekskill, 1895.

Note. Bryan Flood, of Yonkers, was elected Coroner in No-
vember, 1874, but died before January 1, 1875, the date on which he
should qualify. Hugh Hughes, of Yonkers, was appointed by
Gov. Tilden to fill vacancy caused by such death and was elected
to serve until January 1, 1879. Dr. Charles J. Nordquist, Coroner,
was accidentally killed in 1890; the vacancy was filled by Gov. Hill
appointing Edward J. Mitchell, of Yonkers. Joseph A. Apgar, who
entered upon the duties of the office January 1, 1894, died in 1895;
hie son, Charles S. Apgar, also of Peekskill, was appointed by Gov.
Morton to fill vacancy, and was elected in 1895 to serve until Jan-
uary 1, 1899.

County Commissioners of Excise,

County Commissioners of Excise were appointed under a gen-
eral act by the County Judge and the Justices of Sessions, and were
authorized and directed to act instead of, and perform all the duties
formerly discharged by, Town Excise Boards in the several towns
of the county. The said Commissioners were appointed to hold
office six years, one being appointed every second year. The fol-
lowing named served as Commissioners, in this county, in the years
given, from 1857 to 1870, when the law was repealed:

Silas D. Gifford, Morrisania, 1857 to 1862.

James Williamson, South Salem, 1857 to 1870.

John Bussing, Fordham, 1857 to 1868.

David W. Miller, Poundridge, 1862 to 1870.

Darius Lyon, East Chester, 1868 to 1870.

These Excise Commissioners met at the Court House in White
Plains at least once a month. Henry Kidd, of West Farms, was

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Secretary of the Commission, and Cyrus Lawrence, of Lewisboro,
acted as Counsel.

Under a special act passed in 1874, applying to this county
alone, three County Commissioners of Excise were appointed May
15, 1874, as follows:

Henry B. Archer, Yonkers.

Stephen H. Miller, Bedford.

Alfred Walker, Sing Sing.

This Commission was in office hut one year. Its meetings were
held at White Plains. George P. Nelson, of Peekskill, acted as Sec-
retary of the Commission.

Commissioner of Jurors,

The Legislature passed a special act May 6, 1892, creating the
offices of Commissioner of Jurors and Deputy Commissioner of
Jurors, in and for Westchester County, to perform certain duties
heretofore discharged by the County Clerk of said county. Salary
of the Commissioner was fixed at $2,000, and that of the Deputy
Commissioner at $1,000 per year. The Commissioner, the law
provides, shall be appointed every three years, at a joint meeting of
the County Judge, the County Treasurer, the District Attorney and
the Sheriff; the Deputy Commissioner to be appointed by the Com-
missioner.

I. Howard Kinch, of Pleasantville, was appointed first Com-
missioner of Jurors May 12, 1892, and continued in office until 1897.

John Sells, of Yonkers, was appointed and took office April 9,
18-97.

George W. Burlinson, of Croton Falls, served as Deputy Com-
missioner from 1892 to 1894.

Harold Kinch, of Pleasantville, as Deputy Commissioner from
1894 to 1897.

John J. Mahaney, of Tarrytown, was appointed Deputy Com-
missioner 1897.

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School Commissioners of the County,

The act establishing free schools in this State was passed by
the Legislature March 26, 1849. From that date until 1857 School
Commissioners in this county were appointed by the Board of Super-
visors. In 1856 an act was passed by the Legislature providing
for the election of School Commissioners by the people. The first
election for School Commissioners in this county was held in No-
vember, 1857. The term of office is three years. They are all elected
in one and the same year, each School Commissioner district electing
one such officer. At present the salary paid in this county is $1,000,
allowed by the State, together with $200 for traveling expenses and
about $500 extra compensation allowed by the Board of Supervisors,
per year. The following list gives names of persons elected to the
office in the several districts and the years in which their terms
commenced:

FIRST DISTRICT :

Jared M. Horton, Kingsbridge, 1858.

Theodore Kent, West Farms, 1861.

William Miller, Mount Vernon, 1864.

Franklin W. Gilley, Morrisania, 1867, 1870.

Joseph H. Palmer, Yonkers, 1873.

Joseph S. Wood, Mount Vernon, 1879.

Jared Sanford, Mount Vernon, 1882.

C. H. Noxon, New Kochelle, 1892. >,,

Walter T. Allerton, Mount Vernon, 1893, now in office.

SECOND DISTRICT :

William G. Weston, Tarrytown, 1858.
Isaac I). Vermilyea, Armonk, 1861.
Abel T. Stewart, Tarrytown, 1864.
Benson Ferris, Jr., Tarrytown, 1866.
George W. Smith, Port Chester, 1867, 1870.
Casper G. Brower, Tarrytown, 1873.
Theodore B. Stephens, Tarrytown, 1882.
James B. Lockwood, White Plains, 1885.
Farrington M. Thompson, White Plains, 1894.
Jacob G. Miller, Sing Sing, 1897, now in office.

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THIKD DISTKICT:

James W. Husted, Bedford, 1858.

John S. Bates, Bedford, 1860.

Henry White, Yorktown, 1861.

Henry A. Wells> Peekskill, 1864.

Milton Frost, Peekskill, 1866.

Joseph Barrett, Bedford, 1867.

Isaac C. Wright, Somers, 1876.

Edward K Barrett, Bedford, 1879.

Platt E. H. Sawyer, Bedford, 1882.

John W. Littel, Peekskill, 1887.

Timothy C. Adams, Bedford, 1890.

William G. Barrett, Bedford, 1895, now in office.

Isaac D. Vermilyea, of the Second District, died while in office
in August, 1864; Abel T. Stewart, of Tarrytown, was appointed to
succeed him, the latter resigned in August, 1866, and was succeeded
by Benson Ferris, Jr., of Tarrytown. James W. Husted, of the
Third District, resigned Feb. 16, 1860; John S. Bates, of Bedford,
was appointed to fill the vacancy. Henry A. Wells;, of the Third
District, resigned in May, 1866; Milton Frost, of Peekskill, was ap-
pointed to the vacancy.

County School Superintendents,

The office of County Superintendent of Common Schools wab
created by the State Legislature', by act of April 17, 1843. The
Board of Supervisors of this county appointed two, Samuel L.
Ho}mes, of Bedford, and John Hobbs, of Yonkers. They served
from 1843 to 1847, March 13, when the office was abolished.

The Palisade Commission,

An act providing for Commissioners to confer with like repre-
sentatives of the State of New Jersey for the acquisition of the
Palisades of the Hudson River by the United States, thereby preserv-
ing the Palisades from defacement and spoliation, was passed by
the State Legislature on March 12, 1895.

The Commissioners appointed under this act, by Governor L. P.
Morton, were as follows: Enoch C. Bell, of Nyack; Waldo G. Morse,
of Yonkers, and James R. does, of Yonkers.

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Inspectors of the State Prison at Sing Sing,

FORMERLY CALLED THE MOUNT PLEASANT PRISON.

The Legislature on March 26, 1796, by the passage of an act,
provided for the erection of two State Prisons in this State, one to
be located in New York city and the other in Albany. The New
York Prison, known as Newgate, which was opened November 25,
1797, was soon found to be inadequate to accommodate the convicts
in the eastern section of the State, therefore, it was determined to
sell that prison and build a new and more commodious one in or not
far distant from New York city. Sing Sing was chosen as the site,
chiefly because of an extensive quarry of marble on the premises,
which would afford employment to the convicts. On March 7, 1824,
George Tibbits, Stephen Allen and Samuel M. Hopkins were ap-
pointed as Commissioners to build the new prison. It was com-
pleted in 1830, ready for occupancy. The following are the names
of the persons appointed by Governors and Senates of the State pre-
vious to 1847, as Inspectors of Sing Sing Prison, together with their
address and the year in which their terms commenced:

Pierre Van Cortlandt, of Cortlandt, appointed 1830.

Allen Macdonald, White Plains, 1830.

John Fisher, White Plains, 1830.

Walker Todd, Mount Pleasant, 1832.

Chauncey Humphrey, Mount Pleasant, 1840.

Lewis G. Irving, Sing Sing, 1840.

Edward Kemeys, Sing Sing, 1840.

William Newton, Sullivan County, 1840.

Isaac G. Graham, Jr., Mount Pleasant, 1840.

Hudson McFarlan, Monroe Works, 1840.

Isaac Nelson, Jr., Sing Sing, 1840.

Thomas Bailey, Mount Pleasant, 1841.

John W. Edmonds, Hudson, 1843.

Thornton M. Niven, Newburgh, 1843.

Henry Romer, Pleasantville, 1843.

Isaac Birdsall, Sing Sing, 1843.

Henry Harris, Sing Sing, 1843.

John Bigelow, Highland Falls, 1845.

Benjamin M. Brown, Mamaroneck, 1845.

Benjamin Mace, Newburgh, 1845.

James Powers, Catskill, 1845.

John Fisher, White Plains, 1845.

Amzi L. Dean, Lake Mahopac,

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As Inspectors of Sing Sing State Prison,

Under the State Constitution adopted in 1846, three Inspectors
of State Prisons were elected, at large, in the State. After 1848 the
term of office was three years. Following are names of persons resi-
dent of Westchester County who have been elected to the office of
Inspector, together with their address, the year in which they were
chosen and the years they served:

John B. Gedney, White Plains, 1847, one year.

Alexander H. Wells, Sing Sing, 1848, three years.

Henry Storms, Tarrytown, 1851, three years.

Abraham B. Tappen, Fordham, 1861, three years.

An amendment to the State Constitution, adopted in 1876,
abolished the office of Inspector of State Prisons, and assigned tke
duties of such officers to one officer to be known as a Superintendent
of State Prisons. The said Superintendent is empowered to appoint
the Agents and Wardens of the several State Prisons. Under this
law Oscar V. Sage is the present Agent and Warden of the State
Prison at Sing Sing. Clerks at the several prisons are appointed
by the State Comptroller.

Agents and Wardens of Sing Sing Prison,

As previously stated, the Legislature authorized the erection of
a State prison at Sing Sing in 1824. The Commission appointed
under this act entrusted the construction of the prison to Captain
Elam Lynds, who at the time was the Agent of the State Prison at
Auburn. Captain Lynds set about to perform the work with the
aid of convict labor. He selected one hundred convicts from the
Alburn Prison, these men, with their keepers, guards, baggage and
provisions, were brought to Sing Sing without accident or disturb-
ance, on May 14, 1825. The same day a temporary barrack was
erected to shelter the convicts at night, and for several years the
men worked industriously building their own prison. When com-
pleted in 1829 the prison contained eight hundred cells; two hun-
dred cells were added in 1830, when the building was raised one
story. The first Warden appointed for the new prison was Robert
Wiltse, and he served for nearly ten years. At that time Wardens
received their appointment from the Governor of the State, for a
term of two years. Commencing with 1850, the title of the officer
at the prison was changed from Warden to Agent and Warden, and
he was appointed by the Prison Inspectors.

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Following are names of persons who have held the office, to-
gether with dates on which they qualified, from 1830 to the present
year:

Eobert Wiltse, Agent, Nov. 2, 1830.

David L. Seymour, Agent, April 18, 1840.

William H. Peck, Agent, May 26, 1843.

Hiram P. Kowell, Agent, Sept. 25, 1845.

Chauncey Smith, Agent, Jan. 6, 1848.

Alfred E. Booth, Agent, Jan. 24, 1849.

Munson I. Lockwood, Agent and Warden, Nov. 23, 1850.

Christopher Batterman, Agent and Warden, Jan. 2, 1855.

A. H. Wells, Agent and Warden, April 26, 1856.

William Beardsley, Agent and Warden, May 7, 1856.

Gaylord B. Hubbell, Agent and Warden, May 1, 1862.

Thos. E. Sutton, Agent and Warden, Jan. 27, 1864.

S. H. Johnson, Agent and Warden, Jan. 19, 1865.

D. P. Forrest, Agent and Warden, Jan. 16, 1868.

Henry C. Nelson, Agent and Warden, Jan. 22, 1869.

Edmund M. Russell, Agent and Warden, Feb. 10, 1870.

Henry C. Nelson, Agent and Warden, Jan. 11, 1872.

Gaylord B. Hubbell, Agent and Warden, Jan. 7, 1873.

James Williamson, Agent and Warden, Aug. 28, 1874.

Alfred Walker, Agent and Warden, Oct. 6. 1874.

Geo. R. Youngs, Agent and Warden, Jan. 20, 1876.

Benj. S. W. Clark, Agent and Warden, Feb. 20, 1877.

Chas. Davis, Agent and Warden, Feb. 20, 1878.

Augustus A. Brush, Agent and Warden, March 18, 1880.

Wm. R. Brown, Agent and Warden, May 2, 1891.

Chas. F. Durston, Agent and Warden, May 3, 1893.

Omar V. Sage, Acting Agent and Warden, Oct. 10, 1894.

Omar V. Sage, Agent and Warden, Dec. 3, 1894.

CLEKKS.

John Sing, June 22, 1832.
H. P. Rowell, Sept. 8, 1836.
Munson I. Lockwood, Nov. 23, 1840.
Hiram P. Rowell, March 31, 1840.
Levi L. Lockwood, Sept. 27, 1845.
James B. Swain, Jan. 6, 1848.
Abraham Gridley, Jan. 24, 1849.
James C. Hale, April 16, 1850.

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Casper C. Childs, Jan. 7, 1852.
Benjamin G. Berry, Jan. 5, 1855.
Daniel Stewart, Sept. 14, 1855.
Henry L. Butler, July 26, 1856.
John Bussing, April 15, 1863.
Henry A. Beeves, Jan. 9, 1864.
Walter Franklin, Jan. 19, 1865.
Casper C. Childs, Jr., Feb. 12, 1869.
George B. Gifford, Jan. 7, 1873.
Samuel S. Whallon, Jan. 20, 1876.
Omer Leyns, March 1, 1877.
A. L. Babcock, March 15, 1878.
M. De Forest Yates, Feb. 5, 1890.
John E. Ashe, March 5, 1890.
Wm. N. Johnston, Dec. 11, 1891.
Robt. J. Campbell, July 11, 1892.
Edward P. Corwin, March 5, 1894.
Edgar W. Cook, July 8, 1895.

Chaplains at the Sing Sing Prison,

The first Chaplain appointed for Sing Sing Prison was Rev.
E. N. Mead, who subsequently in 1834 became rector of St. Paul's
Episcopal Church of Sing Sing.

In 1839 Rev. John Luckey, Methodist clergyman, became the
Chaplain, serving until 1846. He was again appointed to the posi-
tion in 1855, and remained until 1865. Rev. Mr. Luckey organized
the prison library, Gov. Seward having authorized in 1840 the pur-
chase of books, and the Legislature, failing to make an appropria-
tion, Gov. Seward paid the cost ($300) from his private purse.
When Rev. Mr. Luckey, in 1865, retired from active life, the State,
by an act of the Legislature, presented to him $1,000, in recogni-
tion of his long and faithful services, longer than any other Chap-
lain, nearly eighteen years. Rev. Mr. Luckey died in 1876, aged 76
years, and was buried in Dale Cemetery, Sing Sing.

Rev. Jacob Green was appointed Chaplain in 1846. He died
in 1851, at the age of 61 years. His remains lie buried in Dale Cem-
etery.

United States Military Posts in the County.

Fort Schuyler, opposite Westchester; Fort Slocum, opposite
New Rochelle. The last named fort is the recruit rendezvous.

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The Present Prison Officials,

The present officials connected with the State Prison at Sing
Sing are as follows:

Omar V. Sage, Agent and Warden, salary $3,500 per annum.

Eev. J. C. Wells, Chaplain, salary $2,000 per annum.

E. W. Cook, Clerk, salary $2,000 per annum.

Dr. E. T. Irving, Physician, salary $2,000 per annum.

James Connaughton, Principal Keeper, salary $2,000 per
annum.

James Jackson, State Detective, salary $1,800 per annum.

J. A. Perry, Superintendent Manufacturing Department, salary
$1,800 per annum.

Cornelius V. Collins, Superintendent of Prisons, salary $6,000
per annum.

The Eleven Great Wonders in America,

Croton Aqueduct, in this county.

Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa; claimed to be the largest
park in the world.

Lake Superior, the largest lake in the world.

Mammoth Cave, in Kentucky.

Niagara Falls, a sheet of water three-quarters of a mile wide,
with a fall of 175 feet.

Natural Bridge, over Cedar Creek, in Virginia.

New State Capitol, at Albany, New York.

New York and Brooklyn Bridge.

The Central Park, in New York City. ;>

Washington Monument, Washington, D. C., 555 feet high.

Yosemite Valley, California.

Legal Holidays,

January 1, New Year's Day.
February 12, Lincoln's Birthday.
February 22, Washington's Birthday.
May 30, Decoration Day.
July 4, Independence Day.
September 5, Labor Day.
November 8, Election Day.
November 24, Thanksgiving Day.
December 25, Christmas.
Every Saturday, after 12 o'clock, noon.

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Post Offices and Postmasters in Westchester County,

Amawalk, town of Yorktown, David Ryder, Jr., Postmaster.

Ardsley, town of Greenburgh, John H. Odell Postmaster.

Ardsley-on-Hudson, town of Greenburgh, Robert W. Plum
Postmaster.

Armonk, town of North Castle, William F. McDonald Post-
master.

Baldwin Place, town of Somers, Samuel Lounsbury Postmaster.

Banksville, town of North Castle, H. B. Alley Postmaster.

Bedford, town of Bedford, Eliza D. Cochrane Postmaster.

Bedford Station, town of Bedford, William B. Adams Post-
master.

Boutonville, town of Poundridge, Joseph W. Waterbury Post-
master.

Briarcliff Manor, town of Ossining, Charles H. Whitson Post-
master.

Bronxville, town of East Chester, Anna V. T. Smith Post-
mistress.

Buchanan, town of Cortlandt, George Buchanan Postmaster.

Chappaqua, town of New Castle, George Hunt Postmaster.

Chauncey, town of Greenburgh, James Eaton Postmaster.

Cross River, town of Lewisboro, William Moore Postmaster.

Croton Falls, town of North Salem, Frederick A. Purdy Post-
master.

Croton Lake, town of Yorktown, George Palmer Postmaster.

Croton-on-Hudson, town of Cortlandt, James F. Hunt Post-
master.
^ Crugers, town of Cortlandt, James H. Lent Postmaster.

Dobbs Ferry, town of Greenburgh, Charles G. Storms Post-
master.

Eastview, town of Mount Pleasant, Carrie De Revere Post-
master.

Elmsford, town of Greenburgh, William T. Hallenbeck Post-
master.

Goldens Bridge, town of Lewisboro, George H. Bennett Post-
master.

Harrison, town of Harrison, Nicholas E. Burger Postmaster.

Hartsdale, town of Greenburgh, John E. Morse Postmaster.

Hastings-on-Hudson, town of Greenburgh, Frederick Gorlich
Postmaster.

Irvington, town of Greenburgh, James A. Hall Postmaster.

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Jefferson Valley, town of Yorktown, John W. Birdsall Post-
master.

Katonah, town of Bedford, Henry W. Kellogg Postmaster.

Kensico, town of North Castle, Peter Bang Postmaster.

Kitchawan, town of Yorktown, Silas Gregory, Jr., Postmaster.

Lake Waccabuc, town of Lewisboro, Henry E. Johns Post-
master.

Laxchmont, town of Mamaroneck, B. Prank Palmer Postmaster.

Lewisboro, town of Lewisboro, Stephen G. Seymour Postmaster.

Mamaroneck, town of Mamaroneck, William A. Boyd, Poet-
master.

Millwood, town of New Castle, George F. Allen Postmaster.

Mohegan, town of Yorktown, Francis J. Cronk Postmaster.

Montrose, town of Cortlandt, Morris T. Munger Postmaster.

Mount Kisco, town of Bedford, Charles S. Ware Postmaster.

Mount Vernon, town of Mount Vernon, David 0. Williams
Postmaster.

Neperan, town of Mount Pleasant, Alfred Cox Postmaster.

Nepera Park, town of Mount Pleasant, F. G. Boutelle Post-
master.

New Rochelle, town of New Rochelle, James Ross Postmaster.

North Castle, town of North Castle, Isaac R. Tripp Postmaster.

North Salem, town of North Salem, Edward W. Cole Post-
master.

North Tarrytown, town of Mount Pleasant, J. M. Swift Post-
master.

Oscawanna, town of Cortlandt, Stephen B. See Postmaster.

Peekskill, town of Cortlandt, William R. Thorne Postmaster.

Pelham, town of Pelham, Katherine I. Merritt Postmistress.

Pelham Manor, town of Pelham, George H. Kerr Postmaster.

Pleasantville, town of Mount Pleasant, Thomas B. Pierce Post-
master.

Pleasantville Station, town of Mount Pleasant, William T.
Bailey Postmaster.

Pocantico Hills, town of Mount Pleasant, William Foley Post-
master.

Port Chester, town of Rye, John Leonard Postmaster.

Poundridge, town of Poundridge, Frederick R. Scofield Post-
master.

Primrose, town of Greenburgh, William A. Cornelius Post-
master.

Purchase, town of Harrison, Charles C. Haviland Postmaster.

Purdy Station, town of North Salem, Ira McKeel Postmaster.

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Eye, town of Eye, Disbrow Budd Postmaster.

Salem Centre, town of North Salem, Albert J. Lobdell Post-
master.

Scarboro, town of Ossining, Theodore Neid Postmaster.

Scarsdale, town of Scarsdale, Herbert B. Fellows Postmaster.

Scotts Corners, town of Poundridge, Sivori Selleck Postmaster.

Shrub Oak, town of Yorktown, Frank Darrow Postmaster.

Sing Sing, town of Ossining, John McNally Postmaster.

Somers, town of Somers, William D. Marshall Postmaster.

Somers Centre, town of Somers, Charles T. Tompkins Post-
master.

South Salem, town of Lewisboro, George Lawrence Postmaster.

Tarrytown, town of Greenburgh, Isaac Eequa Postmaster.

Tuckahoe, town of Eastchester, Eichard G Bennett, Postmaster.

Valhalla, town of North Castle, William 0. Carpenter Post-
master.

Verplanck, town of Cortlandt, Mary E. McGuire Postmistress.

Vista, town of Poundridge, Eufus E. Smith Postmaster.

West Somers, town of Somers, Frank Eyder Postmaster.

White Plains, town of White Plains, John P. Moran Postmaster.

Yonkers, town of Yonkers, Henry Osterheld Postmaster.

Yorktown, town of Yorktown, Minnie L. Peterson Postmistress.

Yorktown Heights, town of Yorktown, Theodore F. Tompkins
Postmaster.

The Big State Seal,

Among the many curious and interesting old documents found
by County Clerk Crumb in his rearranging of old papers in the
County Clerk's office, at White Plains, are the certificates of appoint-
ment to office made in the early days of the State's history, especially
when John Jay was Governor. Then Justices of the Peace, as well
as other officers, were appointed by the Governor. To these certifi-
cates, written on parchment, is attached, suspended by a piece of
ribbon, the Great Seal of the State of New York, adopted in 1777.
This seal was the first designed after the organization of the State,
is impressed upon wax, and is nearly as large as a saucer. It was
devised by a committee appointed by the Convention of the State,
April 15, 1777, composed of Messrs. Morris, Jay and Hobart, and
was to be used for all purposes for which the Crown Seal was used
under the colony. On one side is a rising sun, motto "Excelsior,"
legend, "The Great Seal of the State of New York." On the reverse
side a rock in the ocean; legend, "Frustra, 1777."

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Former Officers of the County.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

LEWIS C. PLATT.

Lewis Canfleld Platt, the first
elected Surrogate of Westchester
County, was born in North Castle,
in said county, in March, 1818. He
was a son of Benoni Platt, a farmer
of that town, and on the farm the
subject of this sketch spent his
early days. He, like several other
men who became prominent in the
county's history, attended the Acad-
emy at Bedford; in 1834 he entered
Union College, from which he grad-
uated with special honors. Decid-
ing upon becoming a lawyer, he en-
tered the law office of Samuel B.
Lyon. Here his studiousness and
love of learning served him well,
as usual, and in 1843 he was able to
practice law on his own account,
opening an office in White Plains.
His honesty of purpose and kind-
ness of heart, that characterized
him through life and made men love
him, soon gained for him clients
that came from all sections of the
county. He in politics became at-
tached to the Whig party, and as
the candidate of that party was
elected Supervisor of White Plains
in 1846. In 1847 he was elected Sur-
rogate, and was the first person
elected to that office in Westchester
County. He was re-elected and
served two terms, eight years. In
1855 he was candidate for County
Clerk on the fusion Whig-Demo-
cratic county ticket, but was de-
feated by a small majority by John
P. Jenkins, the candidate of the
American party. Mr. Platt was one
most instrumental in having the
present County Court House erectec
where it now stands. A strong pres-
sure had been brought to change the
site to Mount Vernon, but the un-
tiring efforts of Mr. Platt and his
friends prevailed. When the pres-

ent site was about to be purchased
Mr. Platt urged that the county se-
ure at least ten acres instead of
one and a half acres, for a site and
public park, he claiming that the
future growth of the county would
require the land for public build-
Ings and use; then the land, which
is now in the very center of the bus-
iness portion of the village of
White Plains, could be bought for
$300 per acre; but others in author-
ity were not as far-sighted as Mr.
Platt and the opportunity was lost.
Mr. Platt's sympathies were with
the Republican party during the
late civil war, but when Horace
Greely was nominated for Presi-
dent, in 1872, he was found in the
ranks of the Liberal Republicans,
uniting with Democrats supporting
Mr. Greely. In the latter year he
was urged to accept the Democratic-
Liberal Republican nomination foi
Congress in the Westchester dis-
trict, which, however, he declined.
Subsequently Mr. Platt acted with
the Democratic party. He was
elected to serve several terms as a
Trustee of the village of White
Plains. In 1883 the Democrats of
White Plains nominated him for
Supervisor, to oppose a popular Re-
publican, who had heretofore been
elected to the office, and was consid-
ered invincible. Mr. Platt was suc-
cessful by a large majority, and was
elected continuously up to 1893, the
year in which he died. For more
than forty years he labored zeal-
ously, conducting a large practice,
his efforts being often rendered gra-
tuitously, assisting those in need.
He was the oldest member of White
Plains Lodge, No. 473, F. & A. M.,
having joined May 15, 1859. He was
a consistent member of the Presby-
terian Church. In 1853 Mr. Platt
was married to Miss Laura Sher-

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brook Popham, of Scarsdale. His
widow and eight children survive
him.

ISAAC N. MILLS.

Isaac N. Mills, a former County
Judge, was born in Thompson,
Windham County, Connecticut, on
September 10, 1851. He is descend-
ed from paternal ancestors who
were farmers in the town of
Thompson from a period antedat-
ing the Revolution. On his moth-
er's side he is descended from a
family of Rhode Island Quakers, to
a branch of which General Greene,
of Revolutionary fame, belonged.
At the age of seventeen he entered
the Providence Conference Semi-
nary, at Greenwich, Rhode Island,
taught district school for a term,
working evenings to keep up with
his class, and was graduated in the
summer of 1870 at the head of his
class. Entering Amherst College,
he took prizes during the course in
Latin, Greek, philosophy, physi-
ology, debate and extemporane-
ous speaking, and was graduated
in 1874 as valedictorian, having
also been for two years pres-
ident of his class. In 1876 he
was graduated from Columbia
College Law School, and in Oc-
tober of that year was admitted to
the bar in New York city. He be-
gan practice in Mount Vernon, be-
coming a member of the law firm
of Mills & Wood, this partnership
continuing until 1882. Judge Mills,
soon after his being admitted,
earned for himself recognition as
a learned lawyer, and it was not
long before he acquired a large
practice and a most prominent
place in the front rank of the West-
Chester County Bar. His success
as a trial lawyer creates a constant
demand for his services. He has
appeared in many of the most im-
portant litigations of Westchester
County, including the contests over
the wills of William M. Wallace
and Alfred H. Duncombe, both
leaving large estates; the case of
Reynolds vs. the Bank of Mount
Vernon, and the investigation of
the Westchester Temporary Home.
In the fall of 1883 he was nominat-
ed by the Republican party as its

candidate for County Judge. At
this time the county was consid-
ered to be strongly Democratic, and
the Republicans had little hope of
electing their county nominees. Mr.
Mills' well-established reputation
suggested him to voters as a man
specially fitted for the position, and
a large majority of the votes was
cast in his favor. In 1889 he was
re-elected by an increased major-
ity. As a Judge he proved accept-
able to members of the bar and to
laymen alike. To all he was fair
and just. As presiding Judge of
the Court of Sessions, he conduct-
ed the trial of some of the most
noted criminal cases ever tried in
Westchester County. In 1895, at
the close of his second term, he
was again tendered the Republican
nomination, which he declined to
accept for the reason that under
the new constitution the County
Judge was disqualified from prac-
ticing in the Supreme Court or
Court of Appeals. Since 1895 he
has devoted himself exclusively to
the practice of law, having offices
in New York city as well as in
Mount Vernon. He is a well-known
speaker on public occasions, is a
member of the New York State Bar
Association, the Association of the
Bar of the City of New York, the
Westchester County Bar Associa-
tion, the Union League Club of
New York city, the New York, New
England Society, Sons of the Rev-
olution, Society of Medical Juris-
prudence, Delta Kappa Epsilon
Club, New York Republican Club,
and the Masonic fraternity. He is
married.

DAVID CROMWELL.

David Cromwell, a former County
Treasurer, was born in New York
City, on May 25, 1838, a son of John

! and Letitia (Haviland) Cromwell.
When he was eight years of age his
parents removed to New Windsor,
N. Y. He was educated at the Corn-

j wall Collegiate School, from which
he graduated as a civil engineer and
surveyor, which profession he fol-
lowed for about one year; then he
went to New York city and became

' engaged in the grain trade. In 1862

[ he removed to Eastchester, in this

LEWIS C. PLATT.

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county, and established a general
store, where he continued in busi-
ness until 1879. He was elected Su-
pervisor of the town of Eastchester
in 1877, and re-elected the two fol-
lowing years, as the Republican
candidate. In the fall of 1878 he
ran as the nominee of his party for
County Treasurer and was success-
ful. This office he held twelve years.
He became a resident of White
Plains on becoming County Treas-
urer, in 1879, and has since resided
there. He was chosen president of
the White Plains Building and Loan
Association in 1888 and still holds
that position; was elected President
of the village of White Plains in
1894, and served two years. He is
president of the Citizen's Associa-
tion of White Plains. He was in-
strumental in the organization of
the White Plains Bank and was
elected its first president in 1893;
this office he retains. He is also
president of the Home Savings
Bank of White Plains. He was
Treasurer of the village of White
Plains from 1889 to 1894. He is a
Director in the People's Bank of
Mount Vernon, is chairman of
Group VI. of the New York State
Bankers' Association, elected in Oc-
tober, 1897; is chairman of the
Board of Trustees of the Presby-
terian Church of White Plains, has
been a member of Hiawatha Lodge,
No. 434, P. & A. M., for twenty-five
years. Mr. Cromwell was married
December 3, 1873, to Miss Fannie
Deuel, daughter of Thomas W. and
Julia Deuel, of New York City.

JOHN HOAG.

John Hoag, a former Supervisor
and County Treasurer, is a native of
Westchester County, having been
born in the town of North Castle, on
August 3, 1847. He is a son of Is-
rael G. Hoag and Phebe Carpenter,
daughter of Rees Carpenter, of
North Castle. He was educated in
the Mount Pleasant Military Acad-
emy, at Sing Sing. For years Mr.
Hoag has devoted much time to
farming and horticultural pursuits,
on the Hoag homestead, situated a
mile or so north of the village of
Sing Sing, and which has been in
the possession of the Hoag family

since 1835. The residence is built
in the Colonial style of architecture
and was erected in 1812; the site
commands one of the grandest river
views along the Hudson, overlook-
ing as it does the whole theatre of
the Arnold-Andre conspiracy. The
old, massive barn was erected dur-
ing the Presidential campaign of
1840, and was named, by the farm-
ers who assisted at the "barn-rais-
ing," as "Tippecanoe," in honor of
William Henry Harrison, and it has
since been known as "Old Tippeca-
noe." Mr. Hoag was married on
October 4, 1870, to Miss Elizabeth
Celeste Acker, daughter of Sylvester
and Esther M. (Gerling) Acker, of
Sing Sing. He has three sons-
George F., John, and Henry B. His
wife died December 14, 1897. In
politics Mr. Hoag has always been
identified with the Democratic party,
and from his party has received
many honors. He was elected Su-
pervisor of the town of Ossining, to
serve during the years 1873-74-78-
79-80-81. In 1882 he was elected to
the Assembly and served one term.
He was next elected as County
Treaurer and served from 1891 to
1897 (when a candidate for re-elec-
tion to this office, in 1893, no can-
didate opposed him). Mr. Hoag is
also a trustee of the First Baptist
Church of Sing Sing, a trustee of
the Dale Cemetery Association, a
trustee of Mount Pleasant Military
Academy, a trustee of the Sing Sing
Savings Bank, a director of the
First National Bank of Sing Sing,
a director and vice-president of the
White Plains Bank, and president
of the Westchester Trust Company
at Yonkers.

BEN L. FAIRCHILD.

Ben Lewis Fairchild, a former
member of Congress, was born in
Sweden, Monroe County, N. Y., Jan-
uary 5, 1863, and is the son of Ben-
jamin Fairchild and Calista Schaef-
fer, and is of English and German
descent. The Fairchilds originally
settled in Connecticut at an early
period, the family name spreading
throughout the country from that
point. The American ancestor on
the maternal side came over in
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settled and married in New York,
had one child, a son, who also had
but one son, Jacob Schaeffer, the
grandfather of Ben. Lewis Fair-
child. Mr. Fairchild's father, at the
outbreak of the civil war, enlisted
as a private and served through the
entire war, at the close of which he
had suffered the loss of both prop-
erty and health. He was severely
wounded during the campaign ol
the Wilderness. This change in cir-
cumstances at the close of the war
necessitated the removal of the fam-
ily to Washington, D. C., where
young Fairchild, then two years of
age and the youngest of three chil-
dren, was reared and educated. At
the age of thirteen he had finished
the course in the public schools.
For nine years following until 1885
he was in the various departments
of the government. His spare hours
after business were spent in study.
After graduating from a business
college he entered the Law Depart-
ment of Cour^bia University, grad-
uating in 1885 with the degree of
LL. M., having previously received
the degree of LL. B.; then he re-
signed his position in the Treasury
Department, was admitted to the
Washington bar, and desiring a
broader field, removed to New York
city. Spending a year in the office
of Henry C. Andrews, he passed his
examination and was admitted tc
the New York State bar in May :
1886. Entering the law office of
Ewing & Southard, he became a
member of the firm in 1887, un-
der the firm name of Ewing, South-
ard^ & Fairchild, General Thomaa
Ewing, the senior member of the
firm, being a former member ol
Congress from Ohio, Mr. Southard
being a former member of Congress
also from the same State. In 1893,
General Ewing retiring, the firm
name became, as now, Southard &
Fairchild. Mr. Fairchild's profes-
sional career has been devoted to
general practice, and he has ap-
peared in many important cases. In
1887 Mr. Fairchild took up his resi-
dence in Pelham, Westchester
County, where he now resides. As
a public-spirited citizen he has done
more than any other one man to-
ward the development of the present
beautiful residence village of Pel-
ham. In 1893 he was a Republican

candidate for delegate to the Con-
stitutional Convention and carried
Westchester County, but was de-
feated by the Democratic majority
in the New York city part of the
district. In 1894 he was the Repub-
lican nominee for Congress in the
Westchester County district, which
he carried by fifty-five hundred ma-
jority against an opponent who car-
ried the district in the previous
Congressional election by sixty-five
hundred majority, thus securing the
distinction of being the only Repub-
lican elected to represent the dis-
trict, excepting Hon. William H.
Robertson, who was chosen for one
term, at the close of the war. A
friend relates an interesting inci-
dent or prediction relative to Mr.
Fairchild's going to Congress. When
he left Washington in 1885 to seek
his fortune in New York, an old
friend of the family, on bidding him
good-bye, said, "My son, I know you
will succeed, and I expect to see you
back here in ten years' time as a
member of Congress." Mr. Fair-
child laughingly replied that such
a thing was not probable; that he
was going to New York, not to a
Western State. He did appear in
Washington within ten years, just
as his friend had predicted. In Con-
gress Mr. Fairchild was accorded
a prominent position and was en-
abled to be of particular service to
his constituents. At the end of his
term he again received the regular
party nomination, as the courts
have decided, but owing to the offi-
cial ballots having been wrongfully
printed without his name in his
party column, he was defeated of a
re-election. In February, 1893, Mr.
Fairchild married Miss Anna Crum-
bie, daughter of the late James and
Ann E. Crumbie, an old New York
family, and has one child, a son,
Franklin Crumbie.

ALSOP H. LOCKWOOD.

Alsop Hunt Lockwood, son of
Horatio Lockwood and Bethia
(Close) Lockwood, was born at
Poundridge, this county, September
17, 1814. Was married December
22, 1836, to Miss Mary Eliza Rey-
nolds, daughter of Gideon Reynolds,
of Cross River, this county, who

ALSOP H. LOCKWOOD.

ZIBA CARPENTER.

ADDISON JOHNSON.

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was the proprietor of the stage
route from Danbury, Conn., to New
York city. He entered the mercan-
tile business and until 1852 con-
ducted a general country store at
Poundridge. In his early days he
was interested in military affairs
and was colonel of the Thirty-
eighth Regiment New York State
Infantry, receiving his commission
from Governor Marcy. He served
as Supervisor of the town of Pound-
ridge from 1844 to 1853 and 1856 to
1868, and at times acted as chair-
man of the board. In 1852 he was
elected Sheriff of the county and
was member of Assembly in 1864
and 1865. Associated with the Hon.
William H. Robertson, he was a
Commissioner from Westchester
County for the erection of the
bridge over the Harlem River, at
the terminus of Third Avenue, Mor-
risania. After his term as Sheriff
he resided on the old homestead at
Poundridge, which had been in the
family since 1740, until 1872, when
he sold the property and removed
to New York city, where he died
December 8, 1874. Like his father,
he was a life-long Democrat, and
was prominent in the councils of
his party for many years.

ZIBA CARPENTER.

Ziba Carpenter, a former Sheriff,
was born in the town of Harrison,
on February 6, 1834, of Quaker par-
entage. A son of Isaac W. and
Amy (Ackerman) Carpenter. He
was educated in the district schools
of his native town. Was married
in 1857 to Miss Catherine C. Sniffin,
daughter of Jonathan P. Sniffin, of
Harrison. His wife died in 1885.
Mr. Carpenter was again married in
1886 to Miss Amelia .Leonard,
daughter of George L. and Virginia
Leonard, of Port Chester. Prom
1862 to 1868 Mr. Carpenter was a
conductor on the Harlem Branch of
the New York Central Railroad and
his popularity in that position is at-
tested by the fact that the patrons
of the road presented him with a
gold watch, and on his retire-
ment, with a silver service valued
at $1,800. He served as sutler in
the late civil war as a member of
the Henry Ward Beecher Brooklyn

Regiment. In politics Mr. Carpen-
ter has always been a Republican.
He was elected Sheriff of Westches-
ter County in 1873 and served from
1874 to 1877; was a United States
Post Office Inspector under Presi-
dent Arthur's administration; in
1886 he ran as his party's candidate
for Assemblyman, but was defeat-
ed; in 1888 he was elected a Trustee
of the village of White Plains; in
1892 he was unsuccessful as a can-
didate of his party for County
Clerk; in 1896-7 he served as Com-
missioner of Public Works of the
village of White Plains. Mr. Car-
penter has been engaged in the
hotel business thirty years and at
one time kept the Westchester
House, on the present site of the
Grand Union Hotel, Fourth Avenue
and Forty-second Street, New York
city; was the proprietor of the
Stock Yard Hotel, at West Albany,
1868 to 1870; purchased the Ora-
waupum Hotel and became its man-
ager in 1870, retiring from same on
his election as Sheriff; he was also
proprietor of the Third Avenue
Theatre, more recently Harry Mi-
ner's Theatre, New York city.

ADDISON JOHNSON.

Addison Johnson, former Sheriff,
was born at Greenwich, Conn., on
January 22, 1857, a son of Hugh and
Fannie (Rankin) Johnson. When
he was ten years of age his parents
removed to Port Chester, in this
county, where he has since contin-
ued to reside. He was educated in
the public schools of his native
town and in the schools of Port
Chester. He is unmarried. Mr.
Johnson cannot, truthfully, be
termed an office seeker. When he
has been chosen to official position
it has been the case of the office
seeking the man. He has always
been popular, especially with the
younger element of all political par-
ties. This characteristic frequently
suggested his becoming a candidate
for office, but it was not until 1892
that he consented to become a can-
didate, then he was elected Super-
visor of the town of Rye, by an un-
precedented majority, and served in
that office until he was elected and
qualified as Sheriff, in 1895. Sheriff

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Johnson proved a most efficient
official, ever on duty and attending
personally to every detail of his
office. It is due to his persistent ef-
forts that the Board of Supervisors
of the county was convinced that
the old county jail had outlived its
usefulness, and that to secure the
safe keeping of prisoners entrusted
to the custody of the Sheriff a more
modern and better equipped jail
had to be built forthwith. Several
Grand Juries commended the offi-
cial action of the Sheriff and sup-
ported his efforts in favor of better
jail facilities. The new jail now
being completed is the result. Mr.
Johnson is a prominent Republican,
one of the recognized leaders of his
party in the county. When his
term as Sheriff expired, Mr. John-
son decided that he would not again
be a candidate for public office, and
when his townsmen, in the spring of
1898, nominated him for Supervisor,
he promptly declined the nomina-
tion. In April, 1898, the Trustees
of the village of Port Chester unan-
imously elected him Village Asses-
sor, and overcame his inclination to
decline by proving to him that his
fellow-citizens demanded that he
serve them in this capacity, at this
time, notwithstanding that it might
be at a personal sacrifice.

STEPHEN S. MARSHALL.

Stephen Sherwood Marshall, a
former County Register of Deeds,
was born in the village of Sing Sing,
in the town of Ossinsing (now Ossi-
ning), this county, on August 5,
1837. He is a son of Stephen and
Margaret (Sherwood) Marshall.
His education was obtained in pri-
vate schools of Sing Sing. Mr. Mar-
shall became a resident of White
Plains in the year 1855. He was
married on September 24, 1862, to
Miss Hannah J. Anderson, daughter
of Isaac and Eleanor Anderson, of
New York city. When but nine-
teen years of age, in 1856, Mr. Mar-
shall was appointed Deputy County
Clerk. He continued in this office
until 1859, when he resigned to ac-
cept appointment as the first Dep-
uty County Register of Deeds ever
named in this county. In this latter
position he served until the end of

1861, when he resigned, owing to
having been elected Register of
Deeds. Though very young, then
only twenty-four years of age, Mr.
Marshall was quite well known
among public men of the county,
and was deservedly popular. How
he came to be nominated for Regis-
ter is very interesting, and gives a
fair exhibition of the energy and
pluck that characterized the then
styled "boy politician." The county
had for years been strongly Demo-
cratic, but in 1860-1, at the com-
mencement of the civil war, the
"War Democrats" and the Republi-
cans combined, forming what was
known as the Union party, and
threatened to play sad havoc with
former Democratic majorities.
Available candidates on the Demo-
cratic side were very few; in fact,
when the leaders met in the fall of
1861, to agree on a candidate for
Register, men who had been consid-
ered in connection with the nomi-
nation peremptorily declined, fear-
ing an overwhelming defeat. It was
when the leaders had about con-
cluded to give up in despair that
young Marshall came to the front
and offered to be the party stand-
ard-bearer, remarking that he was
confident that a determined and
well-directed effort would bring
success to the party anyway, he
was willing to take the nomination
and make the effort. Surprised, yet
pleased, the leaders gratefully ac-
cepted the gritty young Democrat
and he was duly nominated. Young
Marshall in that contest proved
himself to be one of the greatest
campaigners of which the county
ever boasted. His opponent was an
elderly gentleman favorably known
and prominent as a member of the
Union party. Mr. Marshall was
elected by a handsome majority,
and in 1862 he entered upon the dis-
charge of his new duties; he was
twice re-elected and served until
1871. From 1877 to 1878 Mr. Mar-
shall served as Supervisor of the
town of White Plains. Since the
latter date he has devoted himself
industriously to the practice of his
profession, that of law, having of-
fices in New York city and in
White Plains. As to the official his-
tory of Westchester County, as to
acquaintance with public men of

STEPHEN S. MARSHALL.

WILLIAM POPHAM PL ATT.

JOHN M. DIGNEY.

GEORGE J. PENFIELD.

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the past and present and political
knowledge generally, Mr. Marshall
is doubtlessly one of the best in-
formed.

WILLIAM POPHAM PLATT.

William Popham Platt, former
District Attorney, was born in
White Plains on May 16, 1858, a son
of Judge Lewis Canfield and Laura
(Sherbrook Popham) Platt. He was
educated in the public schools of his
native town, and on graduating be-
gan the study of law in the office of
his father. In 1879 Mr. Platt was
admitted to practice at the bar and
in the same year his father made
him his partner, and the firm of L.
C. & W. P. Platt rapidly took a po-
sition in the front rank of leading
Westchester County lawyers. When
the elder member of the firm died
in 1893, his son succeeded to the
practice, which had steadily grown;
soon after Mr. Platt formed a part-
nership with Ffarrington M.
Thompson, under the firm name of
Platt & Thompson, which firm still
continues. Following in the foot-
steps of his father, Mr. Platt be-
came prominent as an advocate be-
fore the Surrogate's Court, not only
in his home county, but also in the
County of New York; by Surro-
gates of both counties he has been
appointed administrator of import-
ant estates, as well as executor and
trustee of large properties. As a
criminal lawyer, Mr. Platt has a
wide reputation; his defence of
Frank Brouty, charged with having
murdered a Mount Vernon police
officer, attracted attention and sug-
gested his election as County Dis-
trict Attorney. Mr. Platt's first vote
was cast for candidates of the Dem-
ocratic party, and to that party he
has always continued to render
faithful allegiance. Up to 1890 he
persisted in declining to accept
nominations for office, being kept
too busily engaged by his law prac-
tice, but in the latter year he yielded
to the urgings of his friends and
became the Democratic nominee for
District Attorney of Westchester
County. He was elected by a good
majority; he was re-elected and
served two terms, until 1896. In
1895 Mr. Platt was the nominee of

the Democratic party for County
Judge, and though he ran far in ad-
vance of his associates upon the
county ticket, he was defeated. His
popularity has caused Mr. Platt to
appear at times disobliging, as was
the case when of recent date he was
urged to accept nominations for
various high and honorable offices,
and though success was quite as-
sured, his business compelled a de-
clination. Since his retirement
from the District Attorney's office
Mr. Platt has appeared for the de-
fense in several most important
cases very successfully, among oth-
ers the Peter James case, the bur-
glar who was put on trial for shoot-
ing and killing grocer Walker B.
Adams, at Bedford Station, August
19, 1896; in the case of James Kelly,
charged with murdering his father-
in-law, William Mead. Mr. Platt is
a member of the Medico-Legal So-
ciety of the United States, a mem-
ber of White Plains Lodge, No. 473,
F. & A. M., a member of the Dem-
ocratic Club, a member of the
Knollwood Club, and a member of
the New York Society of the Sons
of the American Revolution, being
eligible to membership in the latter
organization from the fact that his
paternal grandfather served as a
captain in the revolutionary war,
and that his maternal great-grand-
father also served during the revo-
lution as major and aid to General
Stuben, and that his maternal
grandfather fought for his country
in the war of 1812. Mr. Platt was
married October 1, 1890, to Misa
Sara Stuart Dean, daughter of
Moses W. and Sara Stuart Dean, of
White Plains, and has one child, a
son, Stuart Dean.

JOHN M. DIGNEY.

John McGrath Digney, a former
County Clerk, was born in Saratoga
village on July 22, 1853, a son of
Patrick and Ann (McGrath) Dig-
ney. Was educated in the public
schools of his native village and at
Charlton Academy, where he com-
pleted the preparatory course for
Union College. When about to en-
ter college the death of his elder
brother occurred and he was com-
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collegiate education and required
to enter business pursuits to pro-
vide means for the support of his
mother, sister and younger broth-
ers. He became a resident of Yon-
kers in 1872 and there engaged in
the hardware business. The first
political position held by him was
that of Clerk of the City Court of
Yonkers, under Judge Ellis, ap-
pointed in 1880. County Clerk
James F. D. Crane, on January 1,
1883, appointed him Deputy County
Clerk. The office of County Clerk
becoming vacant in November,
1885, Mr. Digney was appointed to
the position by Governor Hill, to fill
vacancy until a successor could be
elected at the following election.
In 1886 Mr. Digney received the
Democratic party's nomination for
that office and he was elected by an
unprecedented majority of 3,800.
He was re-elected in 1889 and again
in 1892, serving until 1895, when he
declined his party's nomination for
another term and retired from the
office, for the purpose of devoting
his time to the practice of his pro-
fession. He was admitted to the
bar in 1884, having completed hie
law studies in the office of Matthew
H. Ellis, of Yonkers. Mr. Digney
became a permanent resident of
White Plains in 1895. Under the
act creating a Water Board for the
village of White Plains, he was ap-
pointed a Water Commissioner and
subsequently was elected president
of that body. He is also counsel to
the Board of Assessors of the town
of White Plains. He is a member
of the law firm of Digney & Hor-
ton, at White Plains; a member of
the New York Bar Association, of
the State Bar Association, of the
Westchester County Bar Associa-
tion, and of the New York Press
Club. He was a friend of Charles
Stewart Parnell, in the latter's
time; of John E. Redmond, of Mi-
chael Davitt and other prominent
Irish statesmen and politicians
when the agitation was carried to
the United States for the purpose of
getting the moral support of this
country to benefit the Irish cause.
He is a member of many Irish pa-
triotic societies, and has always
taken a deep interest in the politi-
cal struggles of the Emerald Isle.
On February 20, 1879, Mr. Digney

married Sarah M. Shannon, of Yon-
kers, daughter of John Murphy, of
Maiden, Mass. There are of this
union two children Robert E. Dig-
ney and Sadie E. Digney.

G. HILTON SCRIBNER.

Gilbert Hilton Scribner, a former
Member of Assembly, a former Sec-
retary of State, etc., was born in
Ogden, N. Y., on June 23, 1831. He
was educated in the public schools
of his native place, at the Genesee
Wesleyan Seminary and at Oberlin
College. At the close of his col-
legiate course, in 1853, he went to
New York city and there began life,
unassisted by friends or acquaint-
ances, but possessed of a large
amount of determination to do and
to win. He succeeded in securing
a position in the law offices of Hon.
Daniel B. Taylor. Here he indus-
triously studied law, and, in 1855,
was admitted to the bar. In 1858
he became a resident of Yonkers,
and since that time has been closely
identified with public affairs in
Westchester County. Born of Whig
parentage, he early attached him-
self to that party, and remained a
member while it had an existence.
He attended the convention which
nominated Fremont, in 1856, and
since that time has been an able
and earnest supporter of the Repub-
lican party. In 1863 he was made
chairman of the County Committee.
The first official position held by
him was that of Village Trustee, in
1863. In the fall of 1869 he was the
Republican nominee for member of
Assembly to represent the First
District, and, though the district
was considered Democratic by a
good majority, was elected. His
success gave him considerable
prominence in the State, and in the
Legislature he became a leader of
the "Young Men Element." He was
instrumental in organizing the
"Young Men's State Republican As-
sociation," the object of which was
to unite discordant elements and
end the strifes which had impaired
the usefulness of the party. This
organization chose Mr. Scribner for
its president, and having shown
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clamation at the Republican State
Convention in 1871 for Secretary of
State; his election followed, he re-
ceiving over twenty thousand ma-
jority. He was for a time the pres-
ident of the Palisades Bank, of Yon-
kers, and also a director of several
large corporations. For a consid-
erable period Mr. Scribner was
vice-president of the Belt Line Rail-
road, New York city, and subse-
quently became president of that
company. He married Miss Sarah
Woodbury Pettengill, daughter of
Hon. James Osgood Pettengill, of
Rochester.

GEORGE J. PENFIELD.

George J. Penfield, a former mem-
ber of Assembly, was born March
24, 1826, at Camden, N. Y., the
youngest son of Fowler Penfield, of
English descent, who took part in
the war of 1812. On the maternal
side Mr. Penfield is of French and
Holland descent, of the families
bearing the names of DeMilt and
Wormsley, that fled from the perse-
cutions instituted against the Chris-
tians, having left their property to
be confiscated, and landed on Man-
hattan Island, when New York was
but a small village. Mr. Penfield
had few advantages for acquiring
learning. From boyhood to the age
of twenty-five he was employed in
farming pursuits. Before he was
twenty-one he removed with his fa-
ther and family to Westchester
County. For many years he was a
resident of New Rochelle and took
an active interest in all public af-
fairs. On the breaking out of the
war of the rebellion he aided in fit-
ting out the first regiment of vol-
unteers which went from West-
Chester County. In 1862 Mr. Pen-
field was elected secretary of the
Westchester Fire Insurance Com-
pany, and was subsequently chosen
president of it. He was elected to
various offices in the town and vil-
lage of New Rochelle. He was one
of the first elected Trustees of the
village of New Rochelle, in 1858,
was Supervisor in 1865 and 1866;
later served several years as a
member of the Board of Education;
represented the Second Assembly
District in the Legislatures of 1867

and 1868. In the Legislature he
made an honorable record and
gained the high esteem of his fel-
low-members. For many years Mr.
Penfield was a member of Huguenot
Lodge, F. and A. M., of New Ro-
chelle, a prominent member of the
First Presbyterian Church, New Ro-
chelle, and later a member and trus-
tee of Grace Methodist Church. He
died August 6, 1896, at his Wake-
field home.

BRADFORD RHODES.

Bradford Rhodes, son of William
and Mary Maria (Baird) Rhodes,
was born in Beaver County, Pa.,
February 25, 1848. His father was a
farmer, of that sturdy Pennsylvania
stock whence has come some of the
best brain and physical workers of
the nation, the son inheriting not a
few of the father's characteristics.
He was educated at Beaver Acad-
emy and soon after his graduation
became principal of Darlington
Academy. In 1864, when sixteen
years of age, he made an effort to
serve his country in the army by
enlisting in the One Hundred and
Thirty-fourth Pennsylvania Volun-
teers. He passed the physical ex-
amination, but the mustering officer
would not swear him in on account
of his youthful look. In 1872 he
went to New York and engaged in
newspaper work, but it was not
long until he embarked in busi-
ness for himself. Although he was
guided from the first by a spirit of
safe conservatism, he was ever on
the alert for good business oppor-
tunities, and in 1877 he saw an
opening for a first-class practical
bankers' magazine, and established
"Rhodes' Journal of Banking," the
success of which proved the keen-
ness of his foresight, as it soon be-
came the leading bankers' publica-
tion of the country. In 1895 he pur-
chased the "Bankers' Magazine,"
the oldest financial publication in
the United States, and consolidated
the two periodicals under the title
of the "Bankers' Magazine and
Rhodes' Journal of Banking." It is
said to be without a peer in the
financial world, and is the especial
pride of its publisher, although a
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lications come from his press. Po-
litically he has always been a Re-
publican, and his party has honored
him on various occasions. He wag
elected to the Assembly of the New
York Legislature for three consec-
utive terms in 1888, 1889 and 1890.
He was known as a conscientious,
painstaking member, especially dis-
tinguishing himself as chairman of
the Committee on Banking, where
he secured some important amend-
ments to the banking laws of New
York. He also introduced and se-
cured the passage of the anti-
bucket shop law. In 1892 he re-
ceived the unanimous nomination
for Congress from the Sixteenth
District of New York, but he de-
clined it on account of his increas-
ing business. Besides being the
editor of the "Bankers' Magazine,"
Mr. Rhodes is president of the
Mamaroneck Bank and the Union
Savings Bank of Mamaroneck,
Westchester County, N. Y., his
country place, Quaker Ridge Farm,
being located near by. The place is
stocked with fine horses and Jersey
cattle, and is among the most desir-
able locations in the county, the
residence commanding a fine view
of Long Island Sound. Mr. Rhodes
has twice been chosen chairman of
Group VI. of the New York State
Bankers' Association, and has
served and is at the present time
(1898) serving as a member of the
Executive Council of the American
Bankers' Association. In both
these associations he is known as
an influential worker, and has done
much to increase their usefulness.
Besides all the business connections
mentioned, he is a director in sev-
eral large corporations, and al-
though he divides his time with
every enterprise with which he is
connected, he yet gives personal at-
tention to the details of his private
business. He is a tireless worker
or as he himself expresses it, "keepe
everlastingly at it," and to that one
trait in his character he attributes
all his success in life. He is in the
broadest sense of the term a self-
made man. Besides enjoying an
enviable reputation as a clean-
handed journalist, he has an excel-
lent standing in the business world,
and is the possessor of quite a hand-
some fortune. Though an active

business man, he is connected with
many social organizations, being a
member of the Union League Club,
the Larchmont Yacht Club, the Re-
publican Club, the West Side Re-
publican Club and the Transporta-
tion Club. He was married Febru-
ary 27, 1878, to Miss Caroline Au-
gusta Fuller, eldest daughter of
James M. and Jane A. Fuller, of
Mamaroneck, Westchester County,
N. Y. Mr. Fuller was a well-known
retired banker of New York.

CHARLES P. MCCLELLAND.

Charles Paul McClelland, a former
State Senator, was born in Scotland,
on December 19, 1854, and came to
this country at an early age. He at-
tended the public schools and laid
the foundation for an education.
Necessity required that he leave
school earlier than expected. The
evenings of the days he spent in
hard labor he devoted to study, and
in 1880 was rewarded, when he
graduated with the degree of LL. B.
at the New York University Law
School. On being admitted to prac-
tice law he opened law offices in
New York city, and was not long in
establishing a very successful busi-
ness, and he is to-day considered
one of the ablest members of the
Westchester County bar. Mr. Mc-
Clelland is a Democrat and a recog-
nized leader of that party in the
county, having been chairman of
the county organization for a num-
ber of years, and is prominent in
the councils of his party's chiefs in
the State. His political career has
been most remarkable as it has
been successful. His first office was
that of Clerk of the village of
Dobbs Ferry, which he held until
elected a member of Assembly to
represent the First Assembly Dis-
trict, in 1884. He was re-elected in
1885. His ability soon gained for
him a prominent place on the floor
of the Assembly, and it was not
long before he was enabled to ex-
ert great influence in the framing of
legislation, and thereby earning for
himself a distinction that outgrew
local bounds. In 1891 Mr. McClel-
land was again elected to the As-
sembly. He was appointed chair-
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mittee and thus became the leader
of his party in that body. In the
fall of 1892 he appeared in the Dem-
ocratic State Convention as a candi-
date for Lieutenant-Governor, and
had the support of the delegation
from his county as well as that of
delegates from elsewhere. Before
a ballot was taken he withdrew
from the race in favor of William
F. Sheehan. In 1892 Mr. McClel-
land was successful as the Demo-
cratic candidate for State Senator,
to represent the Twelfth Senatorial
District. In this office he served
two years, and added much to his
previous good record. During Pres-
ident Cleveland's first administra-
tion, and at the end of his service
In the Legislature in 1886, Mr. Mc-
Clelland was appointed a Deputy
Collector of the Port of New York,
and soon became Collector Ma-
gone's special deputy and chief ex-
ecutive officer. In this position he
remained four years, part of the
time under a Republican adminis-
tration. Other political positions
held by him have been President of
the Village of Dobbs Perry, Presi-
dent of the Board of Education, and
Counsel to the Village of Dobbs
Ferry. He has been a manager of
the Hudson River State Hospital
for the Insane, ten years; was a
member of the Greater New York
Consolidation Commission; he is a
member of the Continental Lodge.
No. 287, F. and A. M., a member of
Spring Valley Lodge, I. O. O. F.,
and is a trustee of the Methodist
Episcopal Church of Dobbs Ferry.
Mr. McClelland was married Sep-
tember 6, 1879, to Miss Meta J. Bab-
cock, of Massachusetts.

JAMES W. HUSTED, JR.

James W. Husted, a former As-
semblyman representing the Third
Assembly District, was born on
March 16, 1870, at Peekskill, and
was named after his father, the la-
mented Gen. James W. Husted, for
six terms Speaker of the Assembly.
Mr. Husted was educated at the
schools of Peekskill and then at
Yale College, from which he grad-
uated in 1892. He decided to em-
brace the profession of a lawyer,
and studying at the New York Law

School was graduated from that
school in 1894. He was elected as
Assemblyman from the Third Dis-
trict in the fall of 1894. He was re-
elected in 1895 and in 1896. He de-
clined a renomination in 1897. From
the very commencement of his ca-
reer as a legislator Mr. Husted be-
came a prominent figure, and no
young man ever gained a more en-
viable reputation; is well informed
on all public subjects, and a man
of ideas; is an able and impressive
speaker. He declined further pub-
lic honors for the reason that he
desires to devote his time to the
practice of his profession. He re-
mains an important factor in poli-
tics, and is recognized as a Repub-
lican leader in the county; has law
offices in White Plains and in New
York city.

THOMAS K. FRASER.

Thomas Kevan Fraser, former
member of Assembly representing
the First District of this county,
was born of Scotch-American par-
ents in the city of New York, on
February 23, 1845; a son of Thomas
and Jane (Kevan) Fraser. He was
educated in the collegiate schools in
the city of New York, and was for-
merly extensively engaged in the
hide and leather business in that
city, retiring some twenty years
ago. He became a resident of Has-
tings-on-the-Hudson in 1851, where
he still resides. He is largely in-
terested in everything connected
with the village, and has held near-
ly every municipal office. He was
President of the village of seven
consecutive years; has been a mem-
ber of the Board of Education since
1885 and President of same since
1892; was elected a member of As-
sembly in 1892 and in 1893; ran
again in 1895 and was defeated. As
president of the Board of Sewer
Commissioners, he was the chief
means of getting the splendid sewer
system now in Hastings. As a
member of the Legislature he was
instrumental in having passed the
Warburton Avenue Extension meas-
ure, and since has labored for the
completion of that magnificent ave-
nue connecting Hastings with Yon-
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and country clubs, but his time is
mostly given to interests of the
public schools. Mr. Fraser has al-
ways been a Democrat. He is un-
married.

GEORGE L. CARLISLE.

George L. Carlisle, former mem-
ber of Assembly from the Second
Westchester District, was born Feb-
ruary 28, 1852. He was educated in
the public schools, at Cooper Insti-
tute and Columbia College and
graduated from the Columbia Law
School in the class of 1879. He
soon succeeded in establishing a
good business in New York city
and vicinity. At an early age he
became interested in public affairs
and especially active in politics in
Brooklyn, where he then had his
home. He served as president of
the Nineteenth Ward Republican
Club, and, later, of the Twenty-fifth
Ward Club. During the Harrison
campaign, in 1888, he stumped the
States of New York and New Jer-
sey, under the auspices of the Re-
publican National Committee, and
has taken an active part in all Pres-
idential campaigns as boy or man
since 1868. He never ran for any
public office until 1895, when he was
elected member of Assembly in a
strong Democratic district, and this
in face of the fact that he had to
contend not only against the regu-
lar Democratic candidate, but also
against an Independent Republican.
In the Legislature Mr. Carlisle in-
augurated the movement that event-
uallyxjompelled the issue of railroad
"fifty-trip family tickets" to the
suburbs. He also introduced an-
other very important bill, having
for its purpose the reduction of the
rate of interest which pawn-brokers
are allowed by law to exact from
the poor. Notwithstanding the con-
scientious labor he devoted in at-
tempts to pass the bill, it failed to
become a law, owing to "certain in-
fluences" more powerful than Mr.
Carlisle's efforts in behalf of the
right. Mr. Carlisle is a resident of
New Rochelle. In 1876 he married
Miss Mary S. Coffin, of Nantucket,
Mass., a descendant of the earliest
Quakers who settled in Massachu-
setts in 1642. He has three chil-

dren, the eldest of whom is being
educated at Yale.

ALFRED E. SMITH.

Alfred E. Smith was born in
Bronxville, Westchester County, N.
Y., where he has since resided, on
February 21, 1864. He received his
education in public and private
schools and at Williston Seminary,
East Hampton, Mass. He gradu-
ated from the latter institution in
1883. While there he took an active
interest in athletics, playing on the
baseball nine and being captain of
the football team. He was also
managing editor of the school paper
and actively participated in the
Adelphi Literary and Debating So-
ciety. Obliged to give up a college
career, he obtained a temporary po-
sition in the custom service under
Collector Robertson. Later he was
appointed a sanitary inspector in
the Health Department of New
York city, he first having passed a
civil service examination, resulting
in his being among the first four of
those competing. While he held
this position he attended the late
afternoon lectures at Columbia Law
School. In the midst of his law
school year the Health Department
force of employees was reduced
twenty men and Mr. Smith, as a
recent appointee, was dropped. Em-
barrassed by home responsibilities
and expenses, he managed to finish
his first year's work at the law
school. He filled the position of cor-
respondent and advertising agent
for the New York Lumber Trade
Journal and traveled almost contin-
uously for two years and a half. In
the spring of 1889 he opened an ad-
vertising agency in the city of New
York and again took up the study
of law, attending the late afternoon
lectures at the University Law
School and studying at night. In
the winter of 1889 he entered the
law offices of Fullerton & Rush-
more, Esqs., where he continued
until he graduated from the Uni-
versity Law School in 1890, and
until he started in practice on his
own account. Mr. Smith was elect-
ed to the Assembly, as a Republi-
can, in 1896, and served on the im-
portant committees on General

CHARLES P. MCCLELLAND.

THOMAS K. FRASER.

GEORGE L. CARLISLE.

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Laws and Banks. Upon the death
of his colleague, Mr. Emmet, from
the Second Assembly District, the
legislative needs in that district
were very largely attended to by
him. He championed the cause of
the people along the line of the New
York, New Haven and Hartford
Railroad, who were desirous of hav-
ing that road provide family trip
tickets. It was due to his efforts
that the fares from Portchester
south by sale of these tickets were
reduced one-quarter. Whatever
Mr. Smith -is or has is due to his
own efforts. He is unmarried and
lives with his mother at Bronxville.
He is village counsel and has an
office at White Plains and at 31
Pine Street, New York city. As a
descendant of Captain Bbenezer
Smith, who served on General
Washington's staff and was one of
the original members of the Society
of the Cincinnati, he is now a mem-
ber of that order, as well as several
others of a fraternal character.

BENSON FERRIS.

Benson Ferris.a former SchoolCom-
missioner, and now president of the
Westchester County Savings Bank,
was born at Wolfort's Roost, now
Sunnyside, in Tarrytown, on July
26, 1825, a son of Benson and Maria
(Acker) Ferris. His early educa-
tion was obtained at the old school
house, which stood on the road run-
ning east from Sunnyside Lane to
the Sawmill River, about one hun-
dred yards east of Broadway. He
subsequently attended the Tarry-
town Institute. After leaving this
institution he was assistant for two
years at the Paulding Institute, and
was for some time teacher in the
old school house which he first at-
tended. Later he started a store at
Irvington, which was the first one
opened at that place, then known as
"Dearman." In 1855 he was one of
sixteen who organized the Repub-
lican party in Westchester County
in the old Court House at White
Plains. He was appointed in 1858
one of the Executive Committee of
the party, at a county convention
presided over by Horace Greeley,
and for many years, as one of the

leading Republicans of the county,
he represented the party at State,
Congressional and County Conven-
tions. In 1856 he removed to Tarry-
town, which has since been his
home, and three years later became
engaged in the hardware business,
in which he continued till 1861. He
has been, during the whole of his
business life, closely connected with
the public affairs of the town and
county. While living at Irvington
he was a member of the Board of
Education, and has held the same
position at Tarrytown. In 1865 he
was elected trustee of the Westches-
ter County Savings Bank, and has
held the offices of secretary, vice-
president and president, in which
last position he still remains, hav-
ing filled the office for twenty years.
As a conservative, trustworthy bus-
iness man, Mr. Ferris is widely
known, and his advice is considered
of great value. His rare executive
ablility has been strongly mani-
fested in his management of the
savings bank of which he is the
honored president. Under his guid-
ance the bank has taken an envia-
ble position among the leading
moneyed institutions of the State.
He was one of the originators of the
Tarrytown National Bank, and is
now a director. In 1866 he was ap-
pointed School Commissioner for
the Second District of Westchester
County by William H. Robertson,
then County Judge. He was chosen
a director of the Tarrytown and
Irvington Union Gas Light Com-
pany in 1864, and has been its sec-
[ retary, vice-president and president.
He was one of the incorporators of
the Young Men's Lyceum, of Tarry-
town, and served as a director for
twenty-five years. In 1879 he was
elected a Trustee of the village of
Tarrytown. He is a member of the
Westchester Historical Society. The
monument erected in Sleepy Hollow
Cemetery in memory of the soldiers
of the revolution from that section
of the county was fostered by him.
The project without doubt owes its
success to his judicious counsel,
foresight, ripe judgment and to his
i name as being the first contributor
I to the fund. Mr. Ferris was mar-
! ried in 1875 to Mrs. Mary P
! Dutcher, of Providence, R. I.; she
; died in 1890.

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JAMES B. LOCKWOOD.

James Betts Lockwood, now a
resident of White Plains, was born
in the town of Poundridge, N. Y.,
on July 18, 1849, of American par-
entage, a descendant of one of the
oldest and most prominent families
of Westchester County, and can
claim an ancestry who lived and
acted in the days when patriotism
was no idle boast. His parents were
Alsop Hunt and Mary Eliza (Rey-
nolds) Lockwood. His education
was secured at the Bedford Acad-
emy, at Betts Military Academy,
Stamford, Conn., and at Union Col-
lege. Shortly after his graduation
from college he was admitted to
the bar, and at the present time
enjoys a large legal practice. His
offices are in New York city. He
has been a resident of White Plains
for twenty-one years. Mr. Lock-
wood was chosen by the Board of
Village Trustees as President of the
village of White Plains in the years
1889 and 1890; in 1885 he was elect-
ed School Commissioner of the Sec-
ond School Commissioner District,
and was re-elected on two occa-
sions, serving in that office until
1894. Mr. Lockwood is a Democrat.
At present he holds the office of
School Trustee of his village. Mr.
Lockwood was married October 31,
1877, to Miss Cora Hamilton Mar-
tin, daughter of Robert Morris and
Anna Hamilton Martin, of New
York city.

FFARRINGTON M. THOMPSON.

Ffarrington M. Thompson was
born at Cold Spring, Putnam Coun-
ty, N. Y., on April 14, 1865. Two
years later he removed with his
parents to White Plains, where he
has resided ever since. His father,
Joseph Thompson, died about four
years ago. His mother, Selina H.
(Glover) Thompson, is still living.
He graduated with honor from the
White Plains High School, and the
love for his Alma Mater has sug-
gested his frequent offering of gold
medals to impel the present pupils
of the school to higher proficiency.
Mr. Thompson, though a young
man, has for years been a man of
affairs and prominent in local pub-

lic matters. He filled with credit to
himself and the service the office of
assistant postmaster of White
Plains for seven years. He served
as Village Clerk several years and
his efficiency was publicly recog-
nized by resolutions adopted by the
Board of Village Trustees. In 1893
he was elected School Commis-
sioner of the Second School Com-
missioner District and served as
such until 1896. He now holds the
office of Justice of the Peace of the
town of White Plains and also the
position of Acting Police Justice of
the village of White Plains. In pol-
itics Mr. Thompson is a Democrat.
He is a prominent member of White
Plains Lodge, No. 473, F. and A. M.,
in which he has held important of-
fices. He is a member of the law
firm of Platt & Thompson, of
White Plains, his associate being
William Popham Platt, ex-District
Attorney. Mr. Thompson is unmar-
ried.

I. HOWARD KINCH.

I. Howard Kinch, ex-Commis-
sioner of Jurors, was born in the
town of North Castle, on May 30,
1845, of American parentage, a son
of Andrew Jackson and Elizabeth
S. (Townsend) Kinch. His father
was Mayor of Bordentown, N. J.,
1865-66. Mr. Kinch attended school
at White Plains and at Round Hill,
Conn.; was married in 1865 to Miss
Cornelia H. Van Kirk, of Borden-
town, N. J. In politics Mr. Kinch
has always been a Democrat, and
has been for years an active mem-
ber of his party, holding for a long
period the position of secretary of
the Democratic County Committee,
of Westchester County, and is rec-
ognized as a most efficient executive
officer. He served many years in
the Democratic County Committee
as the representative from the town
of Mount Pleasant; held the posi-
tion of postmaster at Pleasantville
in 1869. He has also acted as an
Inspector in the Department of
Public Works of New York city, as
special agent of the United States
Treasury Department, and as a
Deputy Sheriff of Westchester
County. He was the first Commis-
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County appointed under a special i daughter of Peter P. Luckey, of
act of the Legislature. He is at j Yonkers, on April 24, 1884. His sec-
present engaged in business as a i ond marriage occurred August 27,
real estate broker and is a resident j 1889, to Miss Sophia J. Nehr, daugh-
of White Plains village. ter of William Nehr.

M. JAMES MOONBY.

M. James Mooney, a former Dep-
uty County Clerk, was born in Yon-
kers, on July 19, 1857, a son of Mi-
chael and Eliza Mooney. He was
educated in the public schools of
his native town. He took an active
interest in politics as a Democrat.
In 1883 he became attached to the
County Clerk's office in White
Plains, as a clerk under County
Clerk J. F. D. Crane, and remained
with each succeeding clerk up to
the date of his death. From a
clerkship of minor grade he was
promoted to be clerk of the Su-
preme and County Courts. In 1886
he was appointed by County Clerk
Crumb as Deputy County Clerk,
which position he held at the time
of his death, February 4, 1897. He
served as clerk of the Board of Su-
pervisors one term. He was a mem-
ber of the Twenty-seventh Regi-
ment, N. Y. S. N. G., until its dis-
bandment. He was a member of
the Ancient Order of Foresters and
also of the White Plains Concordia.
He died at White Plains, where he
had been a resident for fourteen
years preceding. He was married
to Miss Katharine T. Luckey,

BENONI PLATT.

Benoni Platt, former Deputy Clerk
to the Surrogate's Court and Dep-
uty County Clerk, was born in the
town of Scarsdale, on August 22,
1857; a son of Judge Lewis Canfield
and Laura (Sherbrook Popham)
Platt. When he was one year old
his parents removed to White
Plains, where he has since resided.
He is a graduate of the public
schools of White Plains. In politics
Mr. Platt strongly favors the Dem-
ocratic side, and has long been rec-
ognized as an influential leader
among the young men of his party.
The first political position held by
him was that of Deputy Clerk of
the Surrogate's Court, from 1881 to
1887. In 1887 he was appointed by
County Clerk Digney as Deputy
County Clerk, and served in this
office until 1896. He is at present
the managing clerk of the West-
Chester County Branch of the Law-
yers' Title Company of New York.
Mr. Platt is a prominent member of
the Odd Fellow order, a member of
Guiding Star Encampment of Mount
Vernon, and of Hebron Lodge, No.
229, of White Plains. He is unmar-
ried.

FORMER SUPERVISORS.

EBENEZER LOCKWOOD.

Ebenezer Lockwood was born in
Stamford, Conn., March 31, 1737.
He was fourth in descent from
Robert Lockwood, who came from
England in 1630 and settled in Wa-
tertown, Mass. At an early age he
removed to Poundridge with his
father, Joseph, and his grandfather,
Joseph, Sr., who were among the
early settlers of Poundridge. He
married Hannah Smith, of Stam-
ford. At the commencement of the
revolution the subject of this sketch
was a Justice of the Peace under

the Crown of England, and one of
the Quorum which was a body com-
posed of those Justices of the Peace
who were more prominent by rea-
son of ability and experience. At
the breaking out of hostilities, how-
ever, he espoused the cause of the
Colonies. He was appointed first
major of the Second Regiment,
Westchester County Militia, under
Colonel Thomas Thomas, receiving
his commission October 14, 1775,
and throughout the war was ex-
ceedingly zealous in the cause. He
was a member of the Third, Fourth
and Fifth Provincial Congresses,

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and of the Committee of Safety, to
which was delegated the power of
the Provincial Congress during its
recess. On July 2, 1779, Col. Tarle-
ton made a raid upon the village of
Poundridge, one of the objects of
which was the capture of Major
Lockwood, for whose head a reward
of forty guineas was offered. On
this occasion the British troops
burned his house and barn and con-
fiscated his cattle. The tradition
has descended to the effect that the
troopers, upon entering the house,
struck the Major's wife with a
sword and insolently demanded to

know where that d d Rebel was.

To which she coolly replied, "You
are the Rebel, for you are rebelling
against the King of Kings." Major
Lockwood was present at the ses-
sion of the Provincial Congress at
the Court House in White Plains on
the 9th of July, 1776. He was sub-
sequently a member of the first
Constitutional Convention of the
State of New York, and a member
of the second Board of Regents of
the University, Judge of Westches-
ter County, from 1791 to 1794;
member of Assembly 1778, 1784,

1785, 1786, 1787, 1788, and Super-
visor of the town of Poundridge
1772 to 1779, 1782 to 1786, and 1802
to 1806. By Chapter 59, Laws of

1786, passed May 1, 1786, he, with
others, as seated elsewhere, was ap-
pointed a commissioner to superin-
tend and supervise the erection of
the first Court House at White
Plains. Major Lockwood died at
Poundridge July 29, 1821, aged 84
years. His remains lie buried in
the^ old Poundridge graveyard,
where his tombstone is still in a
good state of preservation. He left
a large family, among whom were
Lewis, an attorney at law of New
York city, who died young; Ezra,
who was a Supervisor, a member
of Assembly and Surrogate, and
Horatio, who was also a Supervisor
and a member of Assembly.

May 29, 1853. Was a man of
liberal education, and for some
years conducted a private school
at Poundridge. In politics he was
an ardent Whig, and at times, on
account of political feeung, would
not speak to his brother, Horatio,
who resided on the opposite side of
the street, because the latter was
an equally strong Democrat. He
served as Surrogate in 1811 to 1813
and as a member of Assembly in
1806, and Supervisor 1807 to 1820.

HORATIO LOCKWOOD.

Horatio Lockwood was born in
Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Conn.,
September 6, 1779, the son of Major
Ebenezer Lockwood and Hannah
(Smith) Lockwood. His parents
resided in Poundridge, but on July
2, 1779, their residence was burned
by British soldiers, during a raid
made upon Poundridge, one of the
objects of which was the capture of
Major Lockwood. The Major's wife
fled to Ridgefield and during her
temporary stay at that place Ho-
ratio was born. The latter was a
life-long resident of Poundridge,
occupying the old homestead, which
became his by purchase. His occu-
pation was that of a farmer and
dealer in cattle. He was a firm
Democrat and attained considerable
prominence in his town and county.
He represented the town of Pound-
ridge in the Board of Supervisors
during the years 1820, 1823, 1825,
1839 and 1840, and was also a Mem-
ber of Assembly from 1833 to 1837,
and in 1841 and 1842. He achieved
quite a reputation as a "pettifog-
ger" in the days when lawyers were
not so plenty as now and when lay-
men frequently appeared in Jus-
tices' Courts in the role of counsel.
He died November 5, 1853, aged
seventy-four years.

EZRA LOCKWOOD.

Ezra Lockwood, son of Major
Ebenezer Lockwood, was born
at Poundridge June 27, 1777.
He was married to Miss Polly
Weed, of same place. He died

ISAAC H. PURDY.

Isaac Hart Purdy, a former Su-
| pervisor of the town of North Sa-
lem, was born on June 19, 1813, in
! the very house in which he always
; resided and where he died. He is
i a son of Isaac and Anna Hart
1 Purdy. He received a good com-

JOHN W LOUNSBURY.

SETH BIRD.

ISAAC H. PURDY.

DANIEL C. HICKEY,

HORATIO LOCKWOOD.

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mon school education, after which
he, like his father, became a
farmer. On September 16, 1839,
Mr. Purdy was married to Miss
Mary M. Lyon, daughter of Thomas
Lyon, of Rye, and they lived to-
gether to enjoy the golden anniver-
sary of their marriage. One of their
sons, Isaac Purdy, is now Super-
visor of the town of North Salem.
The subject of this sketch began at
an early age to take an active in-
terest in public affairs. He was an
urgent advocate of the building of
the Harlem Railroad and donated
land for tracks and buildings. Be-
sides being quite extensively en-
gaged in mercantile business, he
served as postmaster at Purdy Sta-
tion for fifty years. Notwithstand-
ing that Mr. Purdy was an uncom-
promising Democrat, he was elected
for several terms as Supervisor of
the Republican town of North Sa-
lem, serving from 1846 to 1850, and
from 1857 to 1858. The Purdy home-
stead, in which Mr. Purdy was
born, lived and died, came in pos-
session of the Purdy family in
1767. At the time the construction
of the Harlem Railroad was being
considered what is now known as
Purdy's Station was this old
homestead and the mill property,
known for generations as Purdy's
mill. There was talk of the rail-
road going through the town of
Somers, but the public-spirited Mr.
Purdy realized the benefits his town
might derive if the railroad could
be built through North Salem, and
as inducement he offered to the
railroad company all the land
needed and also subscribed for a
large amount of railroad stock. His
first deed of land to the railroad
company is dated in 1846. Owing
to his having given the land the
local railroad station was named
Purdy's Station, in his honor.
Much of Mr. Purdy's valuable land
has been taken recently for the new
Croton Aqueduct. Mr. Purdy died,
as stated, in the old homestead on
November 8, 1891, and, as a local
newspaper remarked at the time,
"few men have lived to nearly the
four-score mark who were called
into the management of as large
and varied interests as he, and have
closed life with as spotless a record
and a name so highly honored."

SETH BIRD.

Seth Bird, a former Supervisor
of the town of Greenburgh, was
born in Tarrytown on September
17, 1814. His parents were Edmund
and Sarah (Howes) Bird. He is a
descendant of two of the oldest and
most prominent families in West-
Chester County. His grandfather,
Edmund Bird, served throughout
the revolutionary war and was pro-
moted on the field, from a drummer
boy to a major, for hereoic conduct.
His father took part in the war of
1812. Mr. Bird, when the Hudson
River Railroad was being con-
structed, gave the ground for a sta-
tion at Tarrytown, on condition
that the station should be located
and always kept thereon. He had
charge of the building of a large
section of that railroad, from Yon-
kers to Croton. Mr. Bird was the
successful candidate of the Ameri-
can party for Supervisor in 1855
and 1856. His honesty of purpose
and ability, displayed in his con-
tact with men, soon gave him a
prominent place in public affairs.
When it was decided to erect the
present County Court House at
White Plains Mr. Bird, then of con-
siderable reputation in that line,
was selected as the builder. In his
home village he was greatly re-
spected and his counsel was sought
in all matters of public interest.
In politics Mr. Bird was a Republi-
can, yet not a politician. The last
office he held was that of President
of the village of Tarrytown; this
position he was urged to accept by
citizens irrespective of party pol-
itics. He was elected a member of
the first Board of Water Commis-
sioners of the village of Tarrytown
and was president of that board at
the time of his death. He was
chosen one of the trustees of the
Westchester County Savings Bank,
in 1864, and was one of the original
directors of the Tarrytown Na-
tional Bank. Both positions he
held at the time of his death. Many
of the costly churches, as well as
many of the palatial residences in
and about Tarrytown, were erected
under the direction and supervision
of Mr. Bird. He was married Au-
gust 26, 1835, to Miss Rebecca Em-
bree, daughter of Stephen and Han-

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nah Embree, of Tarrytown. His
wife died June 5, 1893. His death
occurred October 20, 1888.

FRANCIS LARKIN.

Francis Larkin, a former Super-
visor, Village President, etc., and
well and prominently known as the
Nestor of the Westchester County
Bar, was born in Sing Sing on Au-
gust 9, 1820. His father, John Lar-
kin, came from the neighborhood
of Belfast, Ireland, and after his
arrival in this country married
Elizabeth Knox, who was also born
in Ireland, near Donegal. The early
part of Mr. Larkin's life was passed
on a farm, upon which he worked
till he attained his majority. After
teaching school for a while he re-
solved to study for the legal profes-
sion, and entered the office of Rich-
ard R. Voris, Esq., who was a
prominent lawyer and District At-
torney of the county. In 1847 he
was admitted to the bar as attorney
and counsellor at law. Immediate-
ly after his admission he estab-
lished his practice in Sing Sing and
has continued it to the present time,
and by strict attention to his duties
has risen to a position at the very
head of his profession in Westches-
ter County and commands the con-
fidence of a very extended clientage.
His fame as a lawyer, earned by
practice in both civil and criminal
courts, is not confined to this coun-
ty alone. He is probably as well
known in other portions of the
State as he is at home. In public
affairs, especially in and about his
town, he has been a leader for
years and his influence has been
far-reaching. Among members of
the profession he is greatly re-
spected, not only for his learning
but his disposition to assist young
lawyers, who, from time to time,
stand in need of his fatherly ad-
vice. His kindly disposition has
prompted him to perform many an
act that has materially helped his
fellow-man, acts that were per-
formed in a quiet, unostentatious
manner, with no other purpose than
to be helpful in the hour of need-
acts that cause him to be remem-
bered with affection. In politics
Mr. Larkin is classified as a Re-

| publican. He is not now as active
i in the political arena as he was
twenty-five years ago. He has held
the offices of Trustee and President
of the village of Sing Sing and Jus-
tice of the Peace, and in 1851 he
served as the fifth Supervisor of
the town of Ossining. In 1864 he
was the Republican party's nomi-
nee for Representative in Congress
in the Tenth District, composed of
the Counties of Westchester, Rock-
land and Putnam. He was defeated
by Hon. William Radford, Demo-
crat. Mr. Larkin was married on
April 1, 1852, to Miss Sarah E.
| Hobby, daughter of Ebenezer Hob-
by, of New York city.

JOHN W. LOUNSBURY.

John W. Lounsbury, a former
I Supervisor and village President,
was born in Flushing, L. I., on
April 29, 1825, a son of Edward and
Nancy (Peck) Lounsbury. His
early life was spent on his father's
farm, and the only educational ad-
vantages he enjoyed were those af-
forded by attendance at the district
school a few weeks in the winter,
when his services were not wanted
on the farm. With his parents he
removed to Stamford, Conn., where
the latter formerly resided. He was
not long at this place when he be-
came dissatisfied and pined for a
broader field and opportunity to
make his fortune. At the age of
fourteen years he left home and
went to New York city, where he
obtained a position as clerk in a
grocery store, and there remained
three years. In 1842 Mr. Lounsbury
left New York and settled in Port
Chester, determined to accept em-
ployment of any nature so long as
it was honest. He was given a
place in the blacksmith shop of
William Stivers, and the sturdy lad
started in with all his will to mas-
ter the blacksmith trade. That de-
termination and industry that has
| characterized him ever brought
! success, and at the end of four
i years he was able to buy out his
employer and continue the busi-
ness, which he did for five years.
Disposing of this business he, on
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the general grocery business that
proved a success from the start. In
1854 Mr. Redfield retired and the
business was conducted by Mr.
Lounsbury as the sole owner until
1860, when his brother George was
admitted as a partner. George
Lounsbury died in 1889, then the
firm name was changed to J. W.
Lounsbury & Sons, as it is at pres-
ent. For many years Mr. Louns-
bury has been prominent in the
politics of the county, a Republican
of considerable influence, one of ex-
Judge W. H. Robertson's most
trusted lieutenants. He was elect-
ed Supervisor of the town of Rye,
serving in 1861, and since that year
has held other town offices. He
was elected a Trustee of the village
of Port Chester and served in that
office three years, and subsequently
was elected President of that vil-
lage. He is one of the original
trustees of the Port Chester Free
Library and Reading Room and at
present is president of that board.
He is a director and the vice-presi-
dent of the First National Bank of
Port Chester, a director of the
Westchester Fire Insurance Com-
pany, a director of the People's
Bank of Mount Vernon, a director
of the White Plains, Tarrytown
and Mamaroneck Electric Railway.
He is a member of the Masonic
Order. Mr. Lounsbury was mar-
ried on December 9, 1849, to Miss
Jane A. Redfield, daughter of Isaac
B. Redfield, of Port Chester. Their
children, Daniel M., Herbert S., and
Charles B., reside in Port Chester.
One son, George R., died in 1888, in
the 37th year of his age.

DANIEL C. HICKEY.

Daniel C. Hickey, a former Su-
pervisor of the town of Eastchester,
and at the time of his death mem-
ber of the Democratic State Com-
mittee for the Sixteenth Congres-
sional District, was, in the true
sense of the term, a self-made man,
who, by his own labor and perse-
verance, arose from the ranks to a
high position among men of busi-
ness. While he was known as a
leader in the Democratic party and
ever active to further the interests
of his political friends, he was bet-

ter known as one of the most suc-
cessful railroad contractors in this
country. He engaged in politics as
a pastime, a recreation from the
cares of business, an enjoyment
that cost him large sums of money,
as he was not an office seeker for
himself nor did he expect other pe-
cuniary reward. He favored good
men for public office and willingly
contributed his time and money to
aid their election. The office of
Supervisor was forced upon him,
but he was able to hold it but a
short time, his private business
compelling his resignation. In
1889 Mr. Hickey was chosen as
Democratic State Committeeman.
On the evening of December 9, 1890,
the Democracy of Westchester
County tendered him a banquet in
recognition of services rendered his
party. It was of his achievements
as a railroad contractor that he was
most proud; that he had been able
to accomplish much where other
contractors had attempted but
failed. His success in tunnelling
the Palisades, at Fairview, N. J.,
for the New York, Susquehanna
and Western Railroad, just com-
pleted at the time of his death, is
worthy of special mention owing
to the fact that others had attempt-
ed the work and failed with great
loss of money. The work of put-
ting through the great tunnel of
the Lehigh Valley Railroad, in
Pennsylvania, from 1883 to 1887,
was another success to which he
was pleased to refer. He was ever
in demand by the large railroad
companies, and during his career
had been engaged in building sec-
tions if not most of all the great
lines in the country, and as a re-
sult he had accumulated a large
fortune up to the time of his death.
Mr. Hickey was born in Ireland on
February 24, 1840, and when eight
years of age he came with his par-
ents to America, the family settling
in Lawrence, Mass. He was a son
of John and Katherine (Crowe)
Hickey, his mother being a sister
of Archbishop Crowe, of Ireland.
He was educated in the public
schools of Lawrence; was married
in 1865 to Miss Margaret Clark, of
Boston; his wife died two years
later. In 1868 he removed to
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sively in public road building. On
August 1, 1874, Mr. Hickey was
married to Miss Ellen Elizabeth
Bird, daughter of Terrance Bird, of
Metuchin, N. J. Mr. Hickey died
at Mount Vernon on July 12, 1894.

JOSHUA G. MANY.

Joshua G. Many, a former Super-
visor of the town of Ossining, was
born in that town, at Sing Sing, on
August 13, 1836. His parents are
Thorn and Lydia (Griffith) Many.
He was educated in the public
schools of his native village. He
has for years been engaged in the
contracting and express business.
He was married on June 12, 1856,
to Miss Sarah Raymond, daughter
of Edward and Margaret Raymond,
of Sing Sing. Mr. Many is an ac-
tive Republican and a recognized
local leader in his party, and being
of a genial, happy disposition, is
very popular with everybody. He
has held the office of Collector of
Taxes four years, President of the
village of Sing Sing two years, Su-
pervisor of his town two years, and
a member of the Board of Educa-
tion for the last nine years.

JOHN J. MAHANEY.

John Joseph Mahaney, a former
Supervisor, now Deputy Commis-
sioner of Jurors, was born at An-
gelica, N. Y., on August 29, 1842, a
son of John and Anna Mahaney.
He was educated in the public
school of his native town. In 1861
he unlisted in the One Hundred and
Fourth New York Volunteer Regi-
ment and served in the civil war
four years; made a prisoner by the
enemy on the battlefield, he was
confined in Libbey Prison three
months; next remained eight
months as a prisoner in Salisbury,
N. C. Prom the latter place he
succeeded in making his escape in
1864, and on safely reaching the
Federal lines he was commended
by General Warren, of the Fifth
Army Corps, and rewarded for
bravery displayed by being desig-
nated as a lieutenant-colonel and
placed in charge of the Corps Com-
missary Department. On being
discharged in 1865, Colonel Maha-

ney returned to Angelica. He was
elected a Supervisor of that town
in 1866. In 1867 he was chosen a
Town Highway Commissioner and
was appointed Under Sheriff of his
county in 1868. In 1873 he removed
to Sing Sing, having received an
appointment as a Keeper in the
State Prison at Sing Sing, in which
position he served three years, re-
signing to enter business as a
prison contractor; for nearly thir-
teen years he was thus occupied.
He was elected a Trustee of the vil-
lage of Sing Sing and served in the
years 1881-82-83. In 1885 he was
elected Supervisor of the town of
Ossining. He removed to Tarry-
town in 1886, where he now resides.
During the sessions of the State
Legislature in 1895 and 1896, Col.
Mahaney served as Assistant Door-
keeper of the Assembly. In 1897
he was appointed Deputy Commis-
sioner of Jurors, the position he
now holds.

JOHN BESSON.

John Besson, a former Supervisor
of the town of Greenburgh, was
born in New York city on January
21, 1835, a son of John and Jane L.
(Fowler) Besson, and a lineal de-
scendant of John Besson, born in
1750, and of Henry Fowler, of East-
chester, both of whom won distinc-
tion by acts of bravery in the war
of the revolution. He was educated
in the public schools of New York
city. He removed to Dobbs Ferry,
his present place of residence, in
1868. He was married on Septem-
ber 14, 1864, to Miss Ellen W. Tay-
lor, of Dobbs Ferry, daughter of
Shadrach Taylor, who was Super-
visor of tha,t town in 1861-62-63.
Mr. Besson was first elected Super-
visor in 1886 and served in that
office until 1892. He has acted as
Treasurer of the Dobbs Ferry
School District several years. He
is president of the Board of Health
of the village of Dobbs Ferry. In
politics Mr. Besson is a Democrat
and recognized as a local leader of
his party. He is at present engaged
in the coal and lumber business and
is considered one of the town's most
reliable merchants and substantial
citizens.

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THEODORE F. TOMPKINS.

Theodore F. Tompkins, a former
Supervisor of the town of York-
town, was born in that township on
December 31, 1854, and was the
only son of the late John B. Tomp-
kins, who was well-known in this
county. He had the advantages of
a liberal education, being graduated
from the Hudson River Institute, at
Claverack, N. Y. He has always
resided in the town of his birth.
On October 19, 1876, he was mar-
ried to Miss Mary Emma Fountain,
daughter of Dr. Hosea Fountain
and Mary H. Fountain, of York-
town. Mr. Tompkins is a Repub-
lican and as such has been elected
to several offices by his townsmen.
He served two terms as Town Clerk
and two years as Supervisor. Dur-
ing sessions of the Board of Super-
visors he was considered one of the
most attentive and diligent mem-
bers, ever on the alert to care for
the best interests of his town,
which, owing to his popularity, he
was well able to serve. Mr. Tomp-
kins filled the office of postmaster
for four years, under President
Harrison. He was again appointed
postmaster in June, 1898, by Presi-
dent McKinley. He has been treas-
urer of the Yorktown Agricultural
Society for five years. He is en-
gaged in mercantile business at
Yorktown Heights.

JOHN KNOX.

John Knox, a former Supervisor,
was born in the town of Bedford
on July 25, 1828, a son of Robert
K. and Ruth (Smith) Knox. He
was educated at Union Academy, in
his native town. He chose the oc-
cupation of a farmer and has fol-
lowed it with considerable success.
In 1855 he was married to Miss
Sarah E. Beyea, daughter of Wright
M. Beyea and Eliza Whitlock,
daughter of J. D. Whitlock, of
Whitlockville. He has resided in
the town of his birth all his days.
Besides serving his town as Super-
visor he has filled the office of Jus-
tice of the Peace for twenty years;
he is a member of the Town Board
and a member of the town Board of
Health. He is an active member
of the Republican party and fre-
quently attends as a delegate his
party's conventions. For thirty-
nine years he acted as general
agent of the Harlem Railroad at
Katonah Station; at the same time
he carried on an extensive coal and
lumber business, kept the only liv-
ery business at the station and
managed his farm of three hundred
acres. He is one of the original
members of the Bedford Farmers'
Club.

150 MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST.

Present Sheriff and Deputies,

WILLIAM V. MOLLOY, New Rochelle, Sheriff.

Justus A. B. Cowles, of Rye, Attorney.

John McNally, Sing Sing, Under Sheriff.

William H. Johnson, Port Chester, Deputy Sheriff and Jailer.

Charles H. Flandreau, Mount Vernon, Deputy Sheriff and

Clerk.

John R. Breese, White Plains, Deputy Sheriff.
John 'N. Studwell, Port Chester, Deputy Sheriff.
Stephen L. Hart, Peekskill, Deputy Sheriff.
Philip Kuss, Yonkers, Deputy Sheriff.
Daniel A. Molloy, New Rochelle, Deputy Sheriff.
Jeremiah J. Moore, Mount Vernon, Deputy Sheriff.
Irving J. Loder, Somers Center, Deputy Sheriff.

Present Eegister of Deeds and Staff,

THOMAS R. HODGE, Mount Vernon, Register.

William A. Guinand, Mount Kisco, Deputy Eegister.

Frank P. Crasto, Mount Vernon, Bookkeeper.

Francis H. Hessels, White Plains, Index Clerk.

Edward C. Dunning, Jr., White Plains, Clerk.

Charles R. Madden, Sing Sing, Recording Clerk.

Warren A. Martin, Port Chester, Recording Clerk.
v Stephen M. Remain, New Rochelle, Recording Clerk.

Henry J. Staab, Tuckahoe, Recording Clerk.

Edward J. Hearne, Peekskill, Recording Clerk.

Twelve additional clerks are temporarily employed in the Regis-
ter's office making new indices, per order of the Board of Supervis-
ors.

Present County Treasurer and Assistants,

FRANCIS M. CARPENTER, Mount Kisco, County Treasurer.

Samuel C. Miller, White Plains, Deputy Treasurer.
Leonard E. Teed, Goldens Bridge, Clerk.

MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST. 151

Surrogate's Court,

THEODORE H. SILKMAN, Yonkers, Surrogate.

Leslie Sutherland, Yonkers, Surrogate's Clerk.

Isaac H. Smith, Peekskill, Stenographer.

I. Stunner Burnstine, Yonkers, Transfer Tax Assistant.

G-eorge H. Peene, Yonkers, Eecord Clerk.

Wallace Butcher, Peekskill, Recording Clerk.

Lemuel Fisher, Mount Pleasant, Assistant Recording Clerk.

James Flanagan, New Rochelle, Index and Accounting Clerk.

William S. Ferguson, Yonkers, Court Officer.

Present County Clerk and Deputies,

LEVEEETT F. CEUMB, Peekskill, County Clerk.

Charles J. F. Decker, Croton Falls, Deputy County Clerk.

Robert Coward, Port Chester, Special Deputy Clerk.

Frank Montross, Peekskill, Special Deputy and Naturalization

Clerk. . . '

A. R. Stainach, White Plains, Special Deputy and Index Clerk.
H. R. Free, Peekskill, Special Deputy and Index Clerk.
Miss K. A. Halpin, Yonkers, Stenographer.

County Law Library.

COURT HOUSE, WHITE PLAINS,

Frederick F. Miller, White Plains, Librarian.

Court House Janitor, Watchman, etc,

Thomas Zimmerman, White Plains, Janitor.
John Anderson, White Plains, Assistant Janitor.
Mrs. Mary E. Loy, White Plains, Janitress.
Thomas J. Casey, White Plains, Night Watchman.

152 MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST.

Incorporated Villages in the County,

POPULATION
NAME OF VILLAGE. INCORPOUATLD. JAMJAKY, 1898.

Ardsley, in town of Greenburgh 1896 372

Bronxville, in town of Eastchester. . . 1898 391

Croton, in town of Cortlandt 1898 1,244

Dobbs Ferry, in town of Greenburgh . 1873 2,840

Hastings, in town of Greenburgh. . . 1879 1,712

Irvington, in town of Greenburgh ... 1872 2,013

Larchmont, in town of Mamaroneck. 1891 711
Mamaroneck, in town of Mamaroneck

and Bye 1895 3,729

Mount Kisco, in town of Bedford and

New Castle 1875 1,374

New Rochelle, in town of New Ro-

chelle 1858 12,297

North Pelham, in town of Pelham. . . 1896 627
North Tarrytown, in town of Mount

Pleasant 1875 4,011

Pelham, in town of Pelham 1896 142

Pelham Manor, in town of Pelham. . 1891 436

Peekskill, in town of Cortlandt 1827 9,496

Pleasantville, in town of Mount

Pleasant 1897 1,181

Port Chester, in town of Rye 1868 7,257

Sing Sing, in town of Ossining 1813 8,160

Tarrytown, in town of Greenburgh. . 1870 4,674

White Plains,in town of White Plains 1866 7,363

The locality now known as Port Chester adopted, on April 23,
1823, the name of Saw-Pit. The change to Port Chester was made

March 11, 1837. West Mount Vernon and Central Mount Vernon
were incorporated as a village in 1869 and consolidated with the
village of Mount Vernon in 1875.

Cities in the County,

NAMR. CHARTERED. POPULATION.

Yonkers, in town of Yonkers 1872 40,000

Mount Vernon, in town of Mount Vernon. . . 1892 23,000

Yonkers was incorporated as a village on April 12, 1855, and
chartered as a city on June 1, 1872. Mount Vernon was incor-
porated as a village on Dec. 13, 1853, and received a city charter on
March 12, 1892.

MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST. 153

Present Supervisors Eepresenting the Several Towns,

Following is a list of Supervisors representing the several towns
in the County of Westchester for 1898-99:

Bedford, Isaac W. Turner, Katonah.

Cortlandt, James H. Haight, Peekskill.

Eastchester, Herbert D. Lent, Tuckahoe.

Greenburgh, Alexander McClelland, Dobbs Ferry.

Harrison, George T. Gray, White Plains.

Lewisboro, James F. Lawrence, South Salem.

Mamaroneck, Charles M. Baxter, Mamaroneck.

Mount Pleasant, Moses W. Taylor, Neperan.

Mount Vernon, First Ward, Edward W. Storms, Mount Vernon.

Mount Vernon, Second Ward, Stephen Van Tassell, Mount
Vernon.

Mount Vernon, Third Ward, Charles C. Bigelow, Mount
Vernon.

Mount Vernon, Fourth W^ard, Albert S. Jenks, Mount Vernon.
Mount Vernon, Fifth Ward, Edgar K. Brown, Mount Vernon.
New Castle, Joseph 0. Miller, Mount Kisco.

New Eochelle, Michael J. Dillon, New Eochelle.
North Castle, Joseph B. See, Valhalla.

North Salem, Isaac Purdy, Purdy's Station.
Ossining, Gilbert M. Todd, Sing Sing.
Pelham, John M. Shinn, Pelham Manor.
Poundridge, George I. Euscoe, Scott's Corners.
Eye, Charles Eldredge, Port Chester.
Scarsdale, Chauncey T. Secor, White Plains.

Somers, S. M. Lounsberry, West Somera
White Plains, Frank G. Schinner, White Plains.
Yonkers, First Ward, W. H. Greenhalgh, Yonkers.
Yonkers, Second Ward, Hall B. Waring, Yonkers.
Yonkers, Third Ward, Edgar A. Forsyth, Yonkers.
Yonkers, Fourth Ward, Thomas A. Browne, Yonkers.
Yonkers, Fifth Ward, Edward J. Earl, Yonkers.
Yonkers, Sixth Ward, Patrick Whalen, Yonkers.
Yonkers, Seventh Ward, Walter B. Dixon, Mount Vernon.
Yorktown, Edward B. Kear, Yorktown Heights.

154 MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST.

Clerks of the Several Towns,

Bedford, William B. Adams, Bedford Station.
Cortlandt, S. Allen Mead, Peekskill.
Eastchester, William J. Fisher, Tuckahoe.
Greenburgh, E. H. Purdy, Tarrytown.
Harrison, Frank P. Cox, Harrison.
Lewisboro, Frederic Howe, Cross Eiver.
Mamaroneck, John C. Fairchild, Mamaroneck.
Mount Pleasant, J. Benedict See, North Tarrytown.
New Castle, Orin P. Barnes, Chappaqua.
New Rochelle, Augustine Smith, New Eochelle.
North Castle, Charles McDonald, Armonk.
North Salem, Albert J. Lobdell, Salem Centre.
Ossining, Robert T. Dennis, Sing Sing.
Pelham, Patrick J. Marvel, North Pelham.
Poundridge, William Jones, Poundridge.
Rye, George Grandison, Port Chester.
Scarsdale, Joseph C. Morrell, White Plains,
Somers, Stephen F. Lane, Somers Centre.
White Plains, Lewis C. Platt, White Plains.
Yorktown. Merritt L. Peet, Yorktown Station.

City Clerks,

Mount Vernon, William H. Hoyt, Mount Vernon.
Yonkers, John Pagan, Yonkers.

Tax Eeceivers in the County,

Bedford, George W. Gardner, Bedford Station.

Cortlandt, Frank Wessels, Peekskill.

Eastchester, Joseph Silk, Tuckahoe.

Greenburgh, Augustus Travis, Ardsley.

Harrison, Michael H. White, Purchase.

Lewisboro, Charles L. Mills, Boutonville.

Mamaroneck, John C. Kane, Mamaroneck.

Mount Pleasant, George Sinnot, Jr., North Tarrytown.

Mount Vernon, John H. Brett, Mount Vernon.

New Castle, David C. Kipp, Sing Sing.

New Rochelle, M. B. Valentine, New Rochelle.

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North Castle, Joseph. J. Johnson, Armonk.
North Salem, Friend J. Palmer, Brewster.
Ossining, J. Wm. Myers, Sing Sing.
Pelham, John L. Logan, Pelham.
Poundridge, Elbert Burhite, Poundridge.
Rye, Thomas Jordan, Port Chester.
Scarsdale, Gilbert M. Dobbs, Scarsdale.
Somers, Nelson Thome, West Somers.
White Plains, E. G. Sutherland, White Plains.
Yonkers, Henry B. Archer, Yonkers.
Yorktown, L. H. Baker, Kitchewan.

Taxes for 1897 were confirmed by the Board of Supervisors of
Westchester County on March 18, 1898.

Assessments and Taxation,

According to the report of the Committee on Equalization of
Assessments, submitted to the Board of Supervisors and adopted on
March 8, 1898, the total assessment of real and personal property in
Westchester County for the year 1897 reaches an aggregate of
$192,004/167, of which $167,969,356 is the assessment of real prop-
erty, and $4,035,111 of personal property. Compared with the
year 1896, there is an increase of $73,575,727. in the assessment of
real estate, and $20.816,203 of personal property, making a total in-
crease of $94,191,930. This large increase is attributed, it is
claimed, to a more conscientious compliance with the requirements
of the statute regarding the methods of assessments. Notwith-
standing that the several Boards of Town Assessors, under instruc-
tions from the courts, have put forth heroic efforts in endeavors to
get upon the assessment books, during the past year, all property,
real and personal, at full value, it is claimed that the result is not
altogether satisfactory, especially, as to personal property, which is
difficult to reach for the reason that a great portion of said property
usually is intangible, easily concealed and past finding out, be the
Assessor ever so determined to do> his duty. As has been said: "It is
a melancholy reflection that in this Christian age, neither the mem-
ory of early moral training nor present religious profession, hopes or
fears for the hereafter, the penalties of the law, nor any other pos-
sible considerations are sufficient to restrain the average possessor of
personal property from forcing other men to pay the taxes for which
he is justly liable, by methods unquestionably immoral, if not abso-
lutelv criminal."

156 MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST.

National Banks Located within the County,

The following are the banks of deposit, discount and circula-
tion located in the several cities and villages of Westchester County,
together with names of their officers and the dates on which the
banks were organized.

Dobbe Ferry Bank, Dobbs Ferry, Nov. 5, 1890; James De Witt
Wilde, President; B. L. Wallace, Cashier.

Mamaroneck Bank, Mamaroneck, July 28, 1891; Bradford
Ehodes, President; E. G. Brewer, Cashier.

Mt. Kisco National Bank, Mount Kisco, Dec., 1895; T. Ellwood
Carpenter, President; William H. Moore, Cashier.

Bank of Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon, May 25, 1885; G.
Kogers, President; Jesse Lantz, Cashier.

Peoples' Bank, Mount Vernon, Sept. 24, 1889; C. L. McClellan,
President; Theodore F. Nesbitt, Cashier.

Bank of New Eochelle, New Eochelle, July 23, 1888; W. W.
Biesell, President; H. J. Van Zelm, Cashier.

Westchester County National Bank, Peekskill; as a State bank
May 27, 1833; as a national bank July 11, 1865; C. A. Pugsley, Pres-
ident; George I. Ferguson, Cashier.

First National Bank, Port Chester, May 9, 1864; E. H. Burd-
sall, President; J. N. Wilcox, Cashier.

First National Bank, Sing Sing, April, 1864; Henry C. Nelson,
President; E. S. Lockwood, Cashier.

v Tarrytown National Bank, Tarrytown, Feb. 8, 1882; Eobert A.
Patterson, President; William D. Humphrey, Cashier.

Central Bank of Westchester County, White Plains, Oct. 16,
1828; W. H. Albro, President; H. E. Foster, Cashier.

White Plains Bank, White Plains, March 15, 1893; David
Cromwell, President; Charles Prophet, Cashier.

First National Bank, Yonkers, Aug. 10, 1854; William H.
Doty, President; Wallis Smith, Cashier.

Citizens' National Bank, Yonkers, Dec. 5, 1872; Charles E.
Waring, President; John H. Keeler, Cashier.

Westchester Trust Company, Yonkers, April 7, 1898; John
Hoag, President; Charles P. Marsden, Jr., Secretary.

MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST. 157

Savings Banks in the County,

The sayings banks located in the county, incorporated by acts
of Legislature, on dates here given, are as follows:

Eastehester Savings Bank, Mount Vernon, May 8, 1871.
Greenburgh Savings Bank, Dobbs Ferry, May 8, 1869.

Union Savings Bank of Westchester County, Mamaroneck,
May 10, 1887.

Peekskill Savings Bank, Peekskill, April 18, 1859.

Port Chester Savings Bank, Port Chester, March 14, 1865.

Sing Sing Savings Bank, Sing Sing, April 2, 1859.

Westchester County Savings Bank, Tarry town, July 21, 1853.

Home Savings Bank, White Plains, May 1, 1869.

Yonkers Savings Bank, Yonkers, April 13, 1854.

Peoples' Savings Bank, Yonkers, May 4, 1868.

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Present Officials of the County.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

JACKSON O. DYKMAN. j

Jackson O. Dykman, Supreme !
Court Justice, was born in the town ;
of Patterson, Putnam County, N.
Y., on May 15, 1826. His early years
were spent upon a farm, and like
most farmers' sons, attended school
when opportunity offered. That he
made good use of his time while at
school is proved by the fact that he,
at an early age, was able to get em-
ployment as a teacher in a public
school. He studied law in. the office
of Congressman William Nelson, at
Peekskill, where so many of West- j
Chester County's bright young men
received their start in the legal pro-
fession. As the average young law-
yers of that day, he took readily to
active politics. In 1860 he was
elected School Commissioner of his
native county and served until 1863.
In 1862 he was elected District At-
torney of Putnam County. At the
expiration of his term in tfce latter
office, in 1866, he removed to West-
chester County, becoming a resi-
dent of White Plains. He was
elected a School Trustee, District
No. 1, White Plains, in 1867, and
served three years. In the fall of
1868 Mr. Dykman was elected Dis-
trict Attorney of Westchester Coun-
ty on the Democratic ticket and
continued in office until 1872. In
1875 he received an Independent
Democratic nomination for Justice
of the Supreme Court for the Sec-
ond Judicial District, and on the
same day he also received a nomi-
nation from the Republican party.
He was elected by a large majority
over Abraham B. Tappen, the reg-
ular Democratic nominee. This
election is remembered as one of
the most exciting ever held in the
district over the choice of a Su-
preme Court Justice. The regular
Democratic candidate for the office
had already served one term and

sought a re-election; his nomina-
tion had dissatisfied certain Demo-
crats, particularly those from
Orange County and immediate vi-
cinity, who claimed that their
rights had been time and again
ignored in making nominations for
this position, until patience had
ceased to be a virtue. It was this
dissatisfied element that prevailed
upon Mr. Dykman to permit the use
of his name, and it was tiiis Demo-
cratic faction which first nominated
him. In 1889 Justice Dykman was
re-elected to another term of four-
teen years, with little or no oppo-
sition. In the performance of his
official duties Justice Dykman has
ever been patient, affable and cour-
teous, a favorite with both lawyers
and suitors. Being of a kind, gentle
nature his sympathy is easily
aroused. He has been a member of
the general term of the Supreme
Court from the time he took his
seat on the bench. In 1896 Justice
Dykman, having reached the age
limit, was retired, but at the com-
mencement of each year, since, the
Governor has, by assignment, re-
turned him to the bench, and to the
full exercise of all judicial powers
of a Supreme Court Judge, as here-
tofore. In 1897 members of the
Westchester County Bar Associa-
tion, together with other friends,
caused to be painted and hung in
the Court Chamber of the County
Court House, at White Plains, a
life-size portrait of Justice Dyk-
man. Justice Dykman was married
to Miss Emily L. Trowbridge,
daughter of Alexander Trowbridge,
of Peekskill, on May 15, 1850. Mrs.
Dykman died at her home in White
Plains in 1896. Eight children were
the result of this union. Of that
number two only remain William
N. Dykman, of Brooklyn, and
Henry T. Dykman, of White Plains,
both lawyers.

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159

THEODORE H. SILKMAN.

Theodore Hannibal Silkman, Sur-
rogate, was born in the city of New
York on March 25, 1858, and is the
only son of James Baily and Har-
riet Van Cortlandt (Crosby) Silk-
man. He has always been a resi-
dent of the county, although not a
native of it. In the maternal as in
the paternal line he comes from old
Westchester stock, the Crosby fam-
ily having been settled in the coun-
ty from a comparatively early colo-
nial period. The celebrated Enoch
Crosby, of the revolution, immor-
talized in Cooper's "Spy," was a
member of this Crosby family, and,
as he married a Baily, was likewise
of kin to Judge Silkman's collateral
ancestors on the paternal side. The
maternal grandfather of Judge Silk-
man was Rev. Alexander H. Crosby,
rector of St. John's Episcopal
Church, of Yonkers, and his ma-
ternal great-grandfather was Darius
Crosby, of Scarsdale, a lawyer, who
held the position of Master of Chan-
cery and other offices in Westches-
ter County in 1812. The early boy-
hood of Theodore H. Silkman was
spent in the town of Lewisboro. In
1867 he removed with his parents to
Yonkers, where he has since re-
sided. He attended the academy of
Rev. R. Montgomery Hooper (Yon-
kers) until the age of fifteen. It
had been the intention of his father
to send him to Yale, but this was
prevented by limited financial
means of the family. Leaving the
academy, he entered his father's
law office in New York city. After
remaining there two years he be-
came a clerk with his uncle's law
firm, Lockwood & Crosby (Levi A.
Lockwood and Darius G. Crosby),
also located in New York. Here he
applied himself with great deter-
mination and industry to the mas-
tery of the details of legal proceed-
ings, working early and late, and so
familiarizing himself with every
phase of the business of the office
that he was soon considered indis-
pensable to its transaction. Unlike
the ordinary office student of law,
his preparation for entering upon
the profession was very little in the
line of reading or of elaborate study
of the minutiae of legal science;
indeed, his active labors in the

practical concerns of the office left
him almost no time for formal
study of any kind, and when he
came to be examined for admission
to the bar his preparation as to
general principles was confined to
such reading as he could do on the
eve of the occasion. He was abie,
however, to pass a satisfactory ex-
amination in all the branches of the
subject. He was admitted to prac-
tice in May, 1879, wiisi he had just
completed his twenty-first year. He
continued with Lockwooa & Crosby
until the death of Mr. Lockwood, in
1883, when the firm was reorgan-
ized under the name of Silkman &
Seybel (Daniel E. Seybel), Mr.
Crosby being its senior member, al-
though his name did not appear.
The business of the new firm in-
creased so rapidly that in 1885 it
was again reorganized, Mr. Joseph
Fettretch being admitted, and the
style being changed to Fettretch,
Silkman & Seybel, under which it
still continues. Mr. Crosby re-
mained with it, as senior partner,
until his death, in January, 1897.
It is now one of the very well-
known legal partnerships of New
York city, conducting a large gen-
eral practice which is especially im-
portant in the departmeia. of the
management of estates. Mr. Silk-
man has always been active and
prominent as a citizen of Yonkers.
From boyhood he has taken an in-
terest in politics as a supporter of
the principles of the Republican
party, never failing to vote at any
election or a primary. He has fre-
quently been a delegate to local,
county and State conventions.
From 1884 to 1897 he held the posi-
tion of United States Commissioner
for the city of Yonkers, by appoint-
ment from Circuit Judge Wallace.
For six years (1891-97) he served as
a Police Commissioner of the city,
most of the time being president cf
the board. In 1894 he was nomi-
nated by the Republican convention
for Surrogate of the county, to lead
what was supposed to be a forlorn
hope against the Hon. Owen T.
Coffin, who had been the incumbent
of the office for twenty-four consec-
utive years. He was elected by a
majority of 4,000, leading all the
candidates on his party ticket. In
the County of Westchester the office

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of Surrogate is of peculiar import-
ance, owing to the unusually large
relative wealth which centers in it.
As an instance of this, the county
stands third in the amount of trans-
fer (inheritance) taxes collected,
being surpassed in that respect only
by New York and Kings Counties,
although several other counties
(those containing the large cities of
Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, Utica
and Albany) exceed it in popula-
tion. In the administration of the
very extensive and important legal
business resulting from this condi-
tion, Judge Silkman has made a
highly creditable record. During
his three and one-half years of
service not one of the decisions ren-
dered by him has been reversed on
appeal. He has also remodeled the
Surrogate's office, introducing mod-
ern methods of keeping records and
indices, through which the work of
reference has become very much
simplified and the risk of destruc-
tion has been greatly lessened. He
continues his connection with his
New York firm, devoting to its af-
fairs such time as he can spare
from his official duties. Previously
to becoming Surrogate his services
were frequently in request as ref-
eree, both by appointment and by
the consent of counsel. Judge Silk-
man is at present (1898) president
of the Westchester County Bar As-
sociation, having succeeded Hon.
William H. Robertson in that posi-
tion in 1897. He has served as pres-
ident of the City Club, of Yonkers;
is a member of the Palisade Boat
Club, has been a vestryman of St.
John's Episcopal Church for a
number of years, and is one of the
managers of St. John's Hospital.
He is also a member of the Union
League Club of New York, the New
York Athletic Club, and the New
York Riding Club. He was married
October 4, 1882, to Mary Virginia,
daughter of Frederic C. Oakley, of
Yonkers. They have two children
living Eleanor, born July 7, 1883,
and Theodore Frederic, born March
30, 1885.

SMITH LENT.

Smith Lent, County Judge, was
born in Peekskill on December 1,
1851, a son of Isaac H. Lent and

Matilda (McCoy) Lent. When very
young his parents died and he went
to reside with an uncle on a farm
a few miles from Peekskill. He was
only permitted to attend the public
school in the winter time, when
there was but little to do about the
farm; therefore, his early educa-
tion was quite limited. When sev-
enteen years of age he determined
upon going out into the world a
seeker after fortune and fame, de-
pending only upon his own exer-
tions. The plucky boy accepted the
first employment offered him that
of a laborer on a gravel train on the
New York Central and Hudson
River Railroad. While thus em-
ployed he spent the hours after a
day's hard labor in study, until he
became eighteen years of age, when
he left railroading and began teach-
ing, and continued thus employed
three years. He entered the State
Normal School at Albany and grad-
uated therefrom, in February, 1873,
with special high honors, and as a
mark of particular favor the presi-
dent of the college recommended
him for appointment as vice-prin-
cipal of the High School at New
Brunswick, N. J., in which position
he served one year. In 1875 he
graduated from the Albany Law
School and was admitted to practice
at the bar. He established his law
offices at Sing Sing, to which place
he removed in July, 1875, and where
he has continued to reside. Judge
Lent has always been associated
with the Republican party, for
years he has been a recognized
leader of that party in 'the county,
and has received many honors at
the hands of his party friends. He
has held several local offices and
was in 1889 his party's candidate
for District Attorney, but with
other nominees of the party he suf-
fered defeat; in 1892 he was his
party's unsuccessful candidate for
member of Assembly; in 1895, when
a candidate of the same party for
County Judge, he fared better, and
won over one of the strongest can-
didates the Democratic party could
name. He is also president of the
Board of Education in the Sing
Sing District. Judge Lent was mar-
ried on July 1, 1879, to Miss Eliza-
beth Carrick, daughter of Robert
Carrick, of Albany, N. Y.

JACKSON O. DYKMAN.

THEODORE H. SILKMAN.

SMITH LENT.

rta

WILLIAM V. MOLLOY.

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THOMAS R. HODGE.

LEVERETT F. CRUMB.

JOHN SELLS.

CHARLES E. BIRCH, M.D.

SAMUEL C. MILLER.

JOSEPH B. SEE.

ISAAC PURDY.

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GEORGE C. ANDREWS.

George Clinton Andrews, District
Attorney, was born in Rye, this
county, on December 3, 1858. A
son of George and Maria (Clinton)
Andrews. His great-great-grand-
father Andrews was the seventh
man to enter Fort Ticonderoga in
the famous assault of Colonel
Ethan Allen in the Revolutionary
War, and his collateral line in-
cludes Gov. Andrews, the famous
"War Governor" of Massacnusetts.
His mother is the daughter of Rich-
ard Whiley and Anna Maria Beek-
man, daughter of Stephen D. Beek-
man and Maria Clinton, fifth
daughter of Governor George Clin-
ton. The ancestral line includes
the distinguished families of the
Philipses, Clintons, Van Cortlandts
and Beekmans. At an early age
Mr. Andrews, with his parents, re-
moved to Tarrytown, ^is present
place of residence. He was edu-
cated at the public and private
schools of Tarrytown, subsequently
graduating from the Delaware Lit-
erary Institute, Franklin, N. Y. The
first public position held by him
was that of official court stenogra-
pher of Rockland County, holding
the same for ten years. e studied
medicine to aid in reporting crimi-
nal cases, and acquired a proficien-
cy that would have admired him LO
practice as a physician. He began
the study of law, and was admit-
ted to the bar in 1882, and began
practice in Tarrytown, where he
still has an office. As a lawyer lie
won an enviable reputation by his
successful management of impor-
tant cases in both the civil and
criminal courts. His success at-
tracted the attention of leaders of
his party, who saw in him a most
available candidate for District At-
torney in 1895. His election was
secured by a handsome majority, he
running far in advance of his col-
leagues upon the Republican ticket.
He was the first of his party to
hold this office in many years. As
a District Attorney he has won
special honors, owing to ability dis-
played in the discharge of his du-
ties. At the expiration of his term,
in 1898, he was renominated by the
Republican party. He held for sev-
eral years the offices of counsel for

the villages of Tarrytown and Irv-
ington. Mr. Andrews is a member
of the Masonic fraternity, Sons of
the Revolution, Royal Arcanum,
League of American Wheelmen,
City Club of Yonkers and other so-
cieties. He was married in 1884
to Miss Julia Biers, daughter of
Charles and Charity Biers, of Tar-
rytown, and has three children,
Florence B., George Clinton, Jr.,
and Charles B.

FRANCIS M. CARPENTER.

Francis Marshall Carpenter, Coun-
ty Treasurer, was born on July 10,
1834, at Mount Kisco, in the town
of New Castle, a son of Zepher and
Phebe (Marshall) Carpenter. He
was educated in the district schools
of his native town and at the Union
Academy at Bedford. He engaged
in mercantile pursuits when but
nineteen years of age, and became
a partner in a general store at
Mount Kisco a year later. In 1862
he disposed of his business and be-
came engaged in farming, purchas-
ing the farm on which his child-
hood days had been spent. 1874 he
embarked in the retail coal trade in
New York city. In 1863 Mr. Car-
penter was elected Supervisor of
the town of New Castle, and, with
the exception of the years 1869 and
1870, was continued in the office by
choice of the electors of his town
up to 1897. He had been elected to
serve until 1898, but his election as
County Treasurer required his re-
signing the Supervisorship and
leaving a little over one year un-
filled by him. He has the distinc-
tion of having been elected Super-
visor for more years than any
other man in the State of New
York. He was chosen chairman of
the Board of Supervisors in the
years 1872, 1873, 1894 and 1895. Of
the Supervisors who were his col-
leagues in the Board of Supervisors
during Mr. Carpenter's first year,
three survive A. G. Reynolds, of
Sing Sing; James Wood, of Mount
Kisco, and William Cauldwell, of
Morrisania. Mr. Carpenter had
long been closely identified with
the moneyed institutions of the
county in an official capacity, and
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business methods and sterling in-
tegrity, when his party, in the fall
of 1896, decided to make him the
Republican nominee for County
Treasurer. His election was con-
vincing evidence of his popularity,
inasmuch as it was gained over one
of the strongest men in the oppos-
ing party, one who had already
filled the office two terms most ac-
ceptably. Mr. Carpenter has been
vice-president of the Mount Kisco
National Bank, at Mount Kisco,
since its organization, in 1895, and
has been chosen first vice-president
of the recently organized Westches-
ter Trust Company, at Yonkers.
He has for many years been a
member of the Bedford Farmers'
Club. He is the owner of consid-
erable real estate in different sec-
tions of the county. Mr. Carpenter
was married November 24, 1859, to
Miss Mary B. Miller, daughter of
John A. Miller, of Bedford. His
wife died in January, 1885. He was
again married on March 3, 1887, to
Mrs. Catherine A. Moger, daughter
of Hezekiah Raymond, of Mount
Kisco.

LEVERETT F. CRUMB.

Leverett Finch Crumb, County
Clerk, is a resident of Peekskill and
was born on November 28, 1859, in
Matawan, Monmouth County, N. J.,
a son of John W. and Roba (Finch)
Crumb. When he was six years of
age his parents removed to Peeks-
kill, where he has since resided.
His education was secured in the
pttblic schools of Peekskill, the
Peekskill Military Academy and
the Westchester County Institute.
He early in life decided to become a
lawyer, but wisely determined first
to get a few dollars ahead for use,
if needed, while he was studying.
At the age of fifteen years he be-
came a clerk in the Peekskill Post
Office, and incidentally entered
upon what has proven to be a most
successful political career. Like
many bright young men of Peeks-
kill, he began the study of law in
the office of the late Edward Wells;
this was in 1878, and in May, 1883,
he was admitted to practice at the
bar. He became identified with the
Republican party and was soon rec-

ognized as a party leader and prin-
cipal lieutenant of the late Gen.
James W. Huested. In April, 1883,
Mr. Crumb was elected to the posi-
tion of clerk of the village of
Peekskill and a year later was also
chosen Corporation Counsel of the
village. These two offices he has
held ever since, having been re-
elected annually for fifteen years.
Even political opponents, who rec-
ognized his special qualifications
as an executive officer, did not at-
tempt to remove him from these
responsible positions when they
had the power to do so. After a
committee of citizens had examined
his accounts and complimented
him recently, Mr. Crumb tendered
his resignation of both positions, his
political opponents, then a majority
in the Board of Village Trustees,
unanimously asked him to with-
draw the same and continue to
serve until his term of office would
expire. He was instrumental in or-
ganizing the Board of Trade of
Peekskill in 1890, and was chosen
its first secretary, a position which
he still holds. Unlike many an as-
pirant, his first attempt to secure a
nomination for a county office met
with success, and at a time when
his competitors were backed by nu-
merous following, and in a position
to make an exciting canvass. This
was in 1895, when he became his
party's candidate for County Clerk.
He was elected by a large majority
and became the first Republican
elected to that office in Westchester
County. His administration of the
office has been characterized by
close application to duties and
great conscientiousness. In 1896
the County Clerk's office was the
1 center of a most bitter and persist-
| ent partisan struggle to prevent his
j printing of the official ballots. In
; the course of this contest thirty-
I two stays, mandamuses and injunc-
j tions were served upon him; but he
I successfully carried out his official
duty, without violating any of the
| orders of the court, and placed the
! ballots in the hands of the electors
i for the whole county, without
i error, on election morning, Mr.
Crumb is a member of Courtlandt
j Lodge, No. 34, F. and A. M.; Mohe-
, gan Chapter, No. 221, R. A. M., and
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42, Knights Templar, of Sing Sing;
a member of Cryptic Lodge, No. 75,
Independent Order of Odd Fellows;
a member of Bald Eagle Tribe, No.
264, I. O. R. M.; a member of Har-
mony Lodge, No. 138, Knights of
Pythias, and a member of the City
Club, of Yonkers. He is a trustee
in the First Baptist Church of
Peekskill and assistant superin-
tendent of the Sunday-school. On
April 26, 1888, Mr. Crumb was mar-
ried to Miss Nellie M. Starr, young-
est daughter of George S. and Erne-
line A. Starr, of Peekskill.

THOMAS R. HODGE.

Thomas R. Hodge, Republican,
County Register of Deeds, was born
on May 25, 1843, in England, a son
of John and Mary (Robinson)
Hodge. When quite young he re-
moved with his parents to Canada.
Twenty-eight years ago he decided
upon becoming a citizen of the
United States, then he was a resi-
dent of Eastchester, in this county,
and engaged in mercantile busi-
ness. His excellent habits, sterling
integrity and other evidences of
firmness of character, soon made
him popular with his fellow-citi-
zens, and singled him out as a per-
son well adapted to hold positions
of public trust. The first public
office to which he was elected was
that of Treasurer of School District
No. 1, from 1879 to 1882; he was
School Trustee and secretary of the
Board of Education from 1882 to
1891; was Deputy County Treasurer
from 1880 to 1891; served as Treas-
urer of School District No. 4, in
1891-92; was elected an Alderman
of the city of Mount Vernon, serv-
ing from 1893 to 1895; on January
1, 1896, he entered upon the duties
of his present office, his term ex-
piring January 1, 1899. In this of-
fice, as in all other positions held
by him, Mr. Hodge has been most
faithful, ever at his post of duty.
No official has ever given the coun-
ty better service. During his ad-
administration many needed re-
forms were effected in the office;
among them is the new system, in-
troduced by him, of indexing rec-
ords filed in the Register's office,
which greatly simplifies the work

of searchers and saves time to the
amount of fifty per cent., consider-
ing the former mode of procedure.
Mr. Hodge is a Director of the Peo-
ple's Bank of Mount Vernon, a
trustee of the Eastchester Savings
Bank, treasurer and vestryman of
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, is a
past master of Hiawatha Lodge,
No. 434, F. and A. M.; is a member
and former high priest of Mount
Vernon Chapter, No. 228, R. A. M.;
is a member of Bethlehem Com-
mandery, K. T., No. 53, a member
of Nepperhan Council, R. and S. M.,
No. 70, and a member of the Mecca
Temple. He is also one of the orig-
inal active members of Steamer
Engine Company, No. 3, of Mount
Vernon. Mr. Hodge is unmarried.

WILLIAM V. MOLLOY.

William V. Molloy, Sheriff, was
born in Fleetwood, town of East-
Chester, on November 6, 1856, a son
of John F. and Sarah (Murray)
Molloy. His parents, who were
born in Ireland, came to this coun-
try in 1850 and on May 2, of that
year, they removed to New Ro-
chelle. It was during a temporary
residence in Fleetwood that Mr.
Molloy, the subject of this sketch,
was born. He was educated in the
public schools of Mamaroneck and
New Rochelle, the latter village be-
ing then as now his place of resi-
dence. For many years he has been
a contractor, successfully em-
ployed in the construction of rail-
roads, highways, etc. In politics he
is a Republican and considered one
of the county leaders of his party.
He has served his town as an Ex-
cise Commissioner, as an Assessor
and for several terms as Supervisor.
In 1883 he was appointed by Presi-
dent Harrison as postmaster at
New Rochelle, in 1897 he was re-
appointed by President McKinley;
he resigned the latter office when
entering upon his duties as Sheriff
January 1, 1898. Sheriff Molloy is
a member of Siwanoy Tribe, No.
335, I. O. R.; a member of Court
Ivanhoe, No. 191, F. of A.; a mem-
ber of La Rabida Council, No. 166,
K. of C.; a member of Division No.
5, A. O. H.; he is an exempt mem-
ber of Huguenot Fire Engine Com-

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pany of New Rochelle; a charter
member of the New Rochelle Yacht
Club and was a member of the Ad-
visory Council of the World's Agri-
cultural Congress in 1893, at the
World's Fair.

JOHN SELLS.

John Sells, Commissioner of Ju-
rors, was born in the city of Phil-
adelphia, Pa., on May 21, 1860, a
son of John W. and Cathrine (Har-
vey) Sells. He was educated in the
public schools of his native city.
In 1884 he removed to Yonkers, his
present place of residence, and en-
tered the employ of the Fernbrook
Carpet Company, continuing with
them many years and until he re-
signed his position to accept his
present office. On May 28, 1888, Mr.
Sells was married to Miss Lizzie
McCrone, daughter of Hugh and
Rachel McCrone, of Philadelphia.
He has always been a Republican
and has never before held an elec-
tive political office, though he has
received many honors at the hands
of his party friends. He was elect-
ed and served as president of the
Young Men's Republican Club, of
Yonkers, from 1896 to September,
1898, and has repeatedly been
chosen to serve as a delegate to the
several conventions of his party.
From a long list of candidates for
the position he took possession of
his present office, on April 7, 1897,
and was prominent in the reorgani-
zation, on the district plan, of the
party in the city; for eight years
was a member of the Republican
General Committee.

CHARLES E. BIRCH, M. D.

Charles Edward Birch, M. D.,
Coroner, is a Republican, and was
born in the city of New York on
February 8, 1863. He is a son of
John and Mary (Wygnant) Birch.
When he was six years of age his
parents removed to White Plains,
where he has since continued to re-
side. He attended the public
schools preparatory to his gradu-
ation from a State Normal School.
Graduating from the Normal School
he taught district school one year,

at Greenville, while preparing to
enter the New York Homoaopathic
Medical College and Hospital.
While attending college he had the
distinction of being president of his
class every year during the four
he was in attendance. He gradu-
ated from college with special hon-
ors. Dr. Birch's first introduction
as an office holder took place in
1881, when he was chosen, while
still a youth, as page of the County
Board of Supervisors. He was the
first elected County Librarian, in
1881, and served in that position
three years. In 1894 he was ap-
pointed Health officer of the village
of White Plains and served two
years; in 1898 he was again ap-
pointed. He was chosen Physician
to the County Jail in 1894, and con-
tinues in that office up to date. He
was elected Coroner in 1894 and re-
elected by an increased majority in
1897. At the time he was first
chosen Coroner he was the young-
est man ever elected to that office
in the county, as he is certainly
one of the most active in giving at-
tention to the duties of his office.
He has been identified with the Re-
publican party since becoming of
age. On November 10, 1892, Dr.
Birch was married to Miss Marion
Bentley, daughter of Abram and
Marion Bentley, of Port Jefferson,
Long Island.

JACOB G. MILLER.

Jacob G. Miller, School Commis-
sioner for the Second School Com-
missioner District, was born in
Boston, Mass., on September 11,
1852, a son of Peter and Margarette
Miller. He was educated in the
schools of his native city. He re-
moved to Sing Sing, his present
place of residence, in 1884, where
he is engaged in mercantile busi-
ness. On April 6, 1881, he was
married to Miss M. Louise Morton,
daughter of William and Eliza J.
Morton, of Croton-on-the-Hudson.
For many years Mr. Miller has been
an active Republican, but never
held a political office until elected
to his present position, in 1896. He
is prominent in the Masonic Order,
being a member of Kisco Lodge,
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Buckingham Chapter, No. 174, R.
A. M.; a member of Peekskill
Council, No. 55, R. and S. M.; a
past eminent commander of the
Westchester Commandery, K. T.,
No. 42; a member of the Mystic
Shrine, Mecca Temple, New York
city; is also a member of Sunny-
side Lodge, No. 289, I. 0. O. F., and
a member of Liberty Council, No.
40, J. O. U. A. M.

SAMUEL C. MILLER.

Samuel C. Miller, Deputy County
Treasurer and President of the vil-
lage of White Plains, was born Au-
gust 1, 1848, in the city of Cincin-
nati, Ohio, and like many other na-
tives of Ohio, has the qualities that
are essential in the make-up of a
good president. He is of American
parentage, a son of John G. and
Sarah H. (Corwine) Miller. He re-
moved to White Plains, with his
parents, in 1862, and has resided in
that town continuously thirty-six
years; was married in April, 1876,
to Miss Marie B. Antrim, daughter
of John S. and Hannah Antrim, of
North Castle. Mr. Miller was post-
master of White Plains from 1878
to 1886; was elected a Trustee and
subsequently was the first elected
President of the village of White
Plains, from 1896 to 1898, and re-
elected in 1898 for two years; was
appointed Deputy County Register
in 1896 and Deputy County Treas-
urer in 1897, which latter office he
now holds. He, in connection with
the County Treasurer's office, has
proven a valued assistant to the
able County Treasurer; his polite
attention to visitors having busi-
ness with the office and his correct
business methods go far as recom-
mendations to popular favor. Mr.
Miller is a prominent Free Mason,
has served as master and in the
several offices of the White Plains
Lodge, No. 473, F. & A. M., and last
year was appointed district deputy
Grand Master for the district com-
posed of Westchester and Putnam
Counties. He is an ardent Repub-
lican and at present secretary of
the Republican County Committee,
and is credited with being one of
the best executive officers ever in
the service of the committee.

CHARLES J. F. DECKER.

Charles J. F. Decker, Deputy
County Clerk and Court Clerk, was
born in New York city December
24, 1873. He was educated in the
public schools of his native city.
He removed to Croton Falls, this
county, with his parents, in 1890,
where he now resides. His parents
are Charles and Magdeline (Jung)
Decker. He is unmarried. Mr.
Decker is in politics a Republican
and is recognized as a popular
leader among the younger element
of the party that is forcing recog-
nition. He is now serving in his
first political position. He entered
the County Clerk's office February
24, 1896, and became Deputy County
Clerk on February 5, 1897, to suc-
ceed Deputy M. James Mooney, who
died February 4, 1897. Mr. Decker
is also a member of the Croton
Falls Baptist Church, a member of
the Kisco Council, R. A., No. 1562;
a member of Croton Lodge, No. 368,
F. and A. M.; of Croton Chapter,
No. 202, R. A. M.; of Crusaders'
Commandery, No. 56, K. T.; secre-
tary of Titticus Cycle Club at Purdy
Station, and a member of the Cro-
ton Falls Fire Department, Engine
Company No. 1.

HARVEY HUSTED.

Harvey Husted, Stenographer of
the Special Term of the Supreme
Court, was born at North Tarry-
town, town of Mount Pleasant,
Westchester County, N. Y., on July
12, 1854, and is a descendant of one
of the oldest families in the county.
His parents were Nathaniel W. and
Armenia (Palmer) Husted, his
mother being the daughter of the
late Harvey Palmer, of Pleasant-
ville. Mr. Husted attended the
public school of his native town
and afterward the Irving Institute,
and finished his education at the
Academy at North Greenwich,
Conn. While acting as bookkeeper
in his father's office he took up the
study of stenography and mastered
the art without the aid of a teacher.
He held for many years the posi-
tion of Official Stenographer to the
County and Surrogate's Courts of
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continuously for the past twenty-
two years the official position of
Stenographer to the Special Term
of the Supreme Court. Mr. Husted
has resided in White Plains, his
present place of residence, for fif-
teen years. He was chosen Presi-
dent of the village of White Plains
for two years 1892-93 and is a
member of the Board of Education,
having held that position for more
than ten years. In politics Mr.
Husted is a Democrat, because, as
he says, he cannot help it he was
born that way. His modest, genial
nature is also pleasing to people of
other political affiliations and he
Is, therefore, popular with every-
body.

ISAAC H. SMITH.

Isaac H. Smith, Stenographer of
the Westchester County Court, was
born in Phillipstown, Putnam
County, N. Y., January 13, 1866,
of American parentage. When he
was quite young he removed with
his parents to Peekskill, where his
home has continued to be. He re-
ceived his educational training in
the Peekskill public schools and in
the Peekskill Military Academy.
At an early age he exhibited special
skill in his chosen vocation and his
talents were soon recognized by
prominent persons who were more
than willing to profit by his clever-
ness. In 1883 he was appointed
Strenographer to the County and
Surrogate's Courts of Putnam
County, which position he still re-
tain. In 1889 he accepted the po-
sition of Stenographer and Clerk to
the Ways and Means Committee of
the State Assembly. In 1890 he was
chosen official Stenographer of the
Assembly. In 1891-92 he acted as
private secretary to Assemblyman
General James W. Husted. In 1894-
95 he was Clerk to the Canal Com-
mittee and Assistant Stenographer
to the State Senate. In 1896 he was
appointed by County Judge Smith
Lent as Stenographer of the West-
Chester County Court, and by Sur-
rogate Theodore H. Silkman as
Stenographer of the Westchester
County Surrogate's Court, which
latter positions he now holds. Re-
cently he was appointed official

Stenographer of the County Court
of Orange County; he is able to
fill all positions creditably. Mr.
Smith is a son of Marvin R. and
Sarah E. (Smith) Smith. He was
married on December 19, 1889, to
Miss Lulu E. Williams, daughter of
Washington and Mary J. Williams.
of Peekskill.

B. FRANK PALMER.

B. Frank Palmer, a former Dep
uty County Register, was born in
Mamaroneck on December 13, 1850.
He was educated in the public
schools of his native town. He en-
tered a business life by accepting
a clerkship in a general store. In
1870 he was appointed station agent
of the New York, New Haven and
Hartford Railroad at Mamaroneck
and remained in that position ten
years, until 1880. He was appoint-
ed Deputy County Register of
Deeds by Register J. O. Miller, in
1881, and continued as such until
1890, when the Republicans secured
control of the office. In 1893 he was
reappointed to the same position by
Register W. J. Graney and served
until 1896. Owing to his familiar-
ity with the work of the Register's
office his services have been in de-
mand since the year he first entered
the office, and he has been retained,
in some capacity, under different
administrations, for seventeen
years. In 1885 he received from
President Cleveland appointment
as postmaster at Larchmont and
served four years. He was again
appointed to this office by Presi-
dent Cleveland in 1893 for four
years, and still holds the position.
Mr. Palmer served as a member of
the Mamaroneck School District
Board of Education twelve years,
as secretary of the board six years
and as president of the same body
six years. He is a prominent Ma-
son, a member of Huguenot Lodge,
No. 46, F. and A. M. ; a past master
and past district deputy grand mas-
ter. He is also a member of the
Royal Arcanum order. He was
married in February, 1877, to Miss
Margaret L. Hopkins, daughter of
John C. and Jeanette P. Hopkins,
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ARMAND R. STAINACH.

Armand R. Stainach, Court In-
terpreter and Special Deputy Coun-
ty Clerk, was born in Castle Kreut-
berg, Corinthia, Austria, on June 7,
1817, a son of Henry Count de Stai-
nach and Countess Thurn Valles-
assina. He was educated at the
Imperial Austrian Military Acad-
emy, at Vienna, and subsequently
became a civil engineer and sur-
veyor. He came to the United
States in 1850, arriving on May 6,
and became a resident of Brooklyn.
He spent most of his time between
the year of arrival and the year
1852, when he removed to White
Plains, in travel, visiting all por-
tions of America, to get acquainted
with the country and to study its

people. He remained in White
Plains until 1856, when he accepted
a position as civil engineer under
the Brazilian government, in which
position he remained until 1860. In
the latter year he returned to White
Plains and soon after was appoint-
ed Index Clerk in the office of the
County Register of Deeds, serving
in that position many years, and
until he accepted the position of
Special Deputy County Clerk and
Court Interpreter, which latter po-
sition he has held since the office
was created. In politics Mr. Stain-
ach is a Democrat. He was mar-
ried November 6, 1860, to Miss Em-
ilie C. de Bender, daughter of Wil-
liam and Christina de Bender, of
New York city.

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LEGISLATIVE OFFICERS.

WILLIAM L. WARD.

William Lukens Ward, member
of Congress, was born in Green-
wich, Conn., on September 2, 1856,
and is a son of William E. and
Louise (Lukens) Ward. He was
educated at the Friends' Seminary,
New York city, and at Columbia
College. After graduating he em-
barked in the manufacturing busi-
ness, in connection with the firm
of Russell, Burdsall & Ward, the
most extensive bolt manufacturers
in the United States, if not in the
world, and of which firm the father
of the subject of this sketch is one
nf the principal members. In 1882
Mr. Ward, associated with others,
succeeded in establishing at Port
Chester, in this county, a similar
manufacturing business, that has
grown steadily until now it is near-
ly of as much importance as the
parent concern, of which it is inde-
pendent. The business done at the
new establishment has reached
such a magnitude that the constant
presence of Mr. Ward is actually
necessary about the works ; for that
reason the time devoted to his Con-
gressional duties at Washington is
a great personal sacrifice made on
the altar of duty, as required by
good citizenship. While a zealous
Republican and for many years
representing the town of Rye in the
Republican County Committee, Mr.
Ward never thought he had the
time to spare from his business to
devote to office holding. It was not
until 1886 that he yielded to his
friends and consented to become
the party's candidate for Presiden-
tial Elector. In that same year he
was, most unexpectedly to himself,
nominated to represent his county
in Congress. His double nomina-
tion presented the unusual spectacle
of having one man's name appear
twice upon the same ballot as can-
didate for two important national
offices. He was elected to both po-
sitions. In Congress Mr. Ward was

particularly favored, considering
his inexperience as a new member.
He was given a place on many of
the most important committees and
recognized as one of the most val-
ued working members of that pop-
ular branch of the nation's legisla-
ture. That he had the confidence of
President McKinley also contrib-
uted to his popularity. Mr. Ward
was married September 15, 1880, to
Miss Madge Leland, daughter of
Warren Leland, of Long Branch.

J. IRVING BURNS.

James Irving Burns, State Sena-
tor, was born in Biddeford, Me., on
August 10, 1843, a son of Jeremiah
and Aphia Burns. His ancestors,
who early came to America, were
Scotch on his father's and English
on his mother's side. As pioneers
they took a prominent part in the
development of the country, and are
recorded as actively participating
in the war of the revolution, his
great-grandfather being master me-
chanic and having charge of the
Navy Yard at Portsmouth, N. H.,
at the time of the building of \,he
United States warship Constitution.
When he was quite young Mr.
Burns's parents removed to Yon-
kers. He was educated at Wiswell's
Academy, at Yonkers; at Colgate
University, and at Union College,
graduating from the latter. Subse-
quently he acquired a general busi-
ness knowledge. He secured a
clerkship in the Treasury Depart-
ment at Washington, D. C., during
which service he became a student
at Columbia College Law School,
finishing the course, and on gradu-
ating received the degree of LL. B.;
later he received the honorary de-
gree of A. M. from Colgate Univer-
sity. In 1871 he received an im-
portant appointment in the New
York Custom House, under Col-
lector Arthur. He was for some
years trustee, secretary and treas-

W. L. WARD.

J. IRVING BURNS.

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urer of the Rutgers Female College.
He took an active interest in pol-
itics in New York City and was a
member of the Republican Central
Committee. Then he again became
a resident of Yonkers. Having been
an active Republican since the time
he was entitled to vote, he was not
long in acquiring a prominent place
among the leaders of his party in
Yonkers and in the county at large.
He served several years as chair-
man of the Republican City Com-
mittee and as member of the Re-
publican County Committee. He
has regularly attended as delegate
the State and other conventions of
his party. He was elected an Al-
derman of his city for the years
1884-85, declining a re-election. He
also served as School Trustee. In
the fall of 1886 he was the unani-
mous choice of his party as candi-
date for member of Assembly, and
was elected in a district largely
Democratic. He served in this po-
sition during the years of 1887, 1888,
1890 and 1895. His successful rec-
ord in the Legislature won for him
the confidence and support of his
constituents, and in the contest for
the nomination for State Senator
for the term of three years under
the new Constitution, he defeated
his opponents and was named on
the second ballot. He was elected
by a large majority, leading his
ticket, and served in the Senate
during the years 1896, 1897 and
1898. In both the Assembly and
Senate he was appointed upon the
most important committees and
had the reputation of constancy
and faithfulness. He was instru-
mental in introducing and placing
upon the statutes many important
laws. His course has demanded the
respect of all fair-minded people,
though they be political opponents,
for the reason that his support has
always been given on the side of
morality, progress and education.
In season and out of season he has
been a strong advocate of all meas-
ures that promise to advance the
Interests of his county, and, as a
consequence, his constituents. On
October 8, 1898, he received his
party's nomination for Representa-
tive in Congress. Mr. Burns is
president of the Spring Creek and
Mining Company, South Dakota;

publisher of the X. Y. Z. Railroad
and Steamboat Guide; vice-presi-
dent of the Economical Printing
Company, New York, and director
of the District Messenger Company,
Yonkers, N. Y. He is a member of
the D. K. E. Club, New York; of the
City and Palisade Clubs, and chair-
man of the Executive Committee of
the Republican Central Committee,
of Yonkers. He was married at
Hamilton, N. Y., September 29,
1869, to Mary C. Russell, and has
two children Irving Russell and
Gertrude Louise.

JARED SANDFORD.

Jared Sandford, member of As-
sembly for the First Assembly Dis-
trict, was born in Seneca County,
N. Y., about sixty years ago, and is
a son of Gen. Halsey Sandford.
Chancellor Lewis H. Sandford was
one of his uncles, another being Ed-
ward Sandford, a leader of the New
York bar. While still a young man
Mr. Sandford was elected County
Clerk of Seneca County, an office
which he filled with marked suc-
cess. He afterward served as Ser-
geant-at-Arms of the Assembly.
His education was obtained in the
public schools and at the Ovid
Academy, from which institution
he graduated. Subsequently he took
a course in the New York Univer-
sity Law School and was admitted
to the bar. He practiced law for
a short time in New York and in
1869 he moved to Mount Vernon,
where he has since resided. He
was twice President of the village
of Mount Vernon, and when Mount
Vernon became a city he became,
by virtue of his office, its first
Mayor. For twelve consecutive
years he served as School Commis-
sioner of the First District of this
county. In 1892 Mr. Sandford be-
came Deputy Superintendent of
Public Instruction of this State. He
was elected a member of Assembly
in 1897. He is a Democrat.

WILLIAM J. GRANEY.

William J. Graney, member of
Assembly, representing the Second
Assembly District, was born at

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Dobbs Ferry, his present place of
residence, on May 5, 1858, a son of
Michael and Mary (Henehan) Gra-
ney. He was educated in the pub-
lic school of his native village, and
on his graduation from the High
School was forced, by the death of
his father, to forfeit cherished am-
bitions for a higher education, and
seek employment as a means by
which he might be able to support
his widowed mother and sisters. It
was not long, however, before he
became bookkeeper for the prin-
cipal merchant of his native vil- j
lage, in which position he remained >
for several years. His engaging i
manner and business-like methods
attracted the attention of the late
Warner D. Hatch, then president of
the Hatch Lithographing Com-
pany, who offered Mr. Graney in-
ducements that led him to enter the
employment of that company, and
he arose from a minor position to
that of manager of the business.
He remained with this company
until its dissolution. In politics
Mr. Graney has always been a Dem-
ocrat and no young man in West-
Chester County has performed
greater service for his party. For
many years he has been the chair-
man of the Town Committee of his
town and a member of the County
Committee, of which he was chair-
man for two years, and was re-
cently again elected to the position.
He was first elected Clerk of the
Village of Dobbs Ferry. In 1892 he
was elected as the Democratic nom-
inee for County Register by a large
majority. As a candidate for re-
election, in 1895, he was defeated,
together with his associates on the
Democratic ticket, though running
1,500 ahead of his ticket. He was
elected to the Assembly as a Dem-
ocrat by a majority of about 1,000
in a district which the year pre-
vious had given 2,500 majority to a
Republican candidate. Mr. Graney
enjoys the confidence and esteem
of every one who knows him, and
his word is as good as his bond,

whether in business or politics. On
October 5, 1898, he received the
Democratic nomination for State
Senator in the Westchester County
District. Mr. Graney was married
on June 29, 1893, to Miss Mary
Louise Maher, daughter of Theo-
dore Maher. His wife died on De-
cember 22, 1897.

JOHN GIBNBY.

John Gibney, who represents the
Third Assembly District, was born
in 1842. When he was five years
old his parents moved from Brook-
lyn to Sing Sing, where he has ever
since resided. He was educated at
the public schools, and, owing to
the necessities of his parents, he
was compelled to earn his living
from his thirteenth year. He was
apprenticed to a filemaker and la-
bored at that occupation until 1861,
when, although only eighteen years
old, he enlisted in the city of New
York in Company F, First Battal-
ion of the Twelfth Infantry, and
took part in many of the prominent
battles of the civil war. He was
confined in Libby Prison and Belle
Island for a considerable period.
Mr. Gibney, on returning to Sing
Sing, studied law in the office of ex-
District Attorney Nelson H. Baker,
in 1868, and subsequently in the
office of Francis Larkin. He was
admitted to the bar in 1872. He
has since practiced in Sing Sing.
He has held the office of Police
Justice several terms, and for years
has been counsel to the village of
Sing Sing, under both Democratic
and Republican administrations.
He was elected a member of the
Constitutional Convention of 1894.
In 1897 he was chosen member of
Assembly, as the Democratic nom-
inee, notwithstanding that the dis-
trict is considered to be rock-ribbed
Republican. He declined a renom-
ination in 1898. He is a member of
Morell Post, G. A. R., of Sing Sing.

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Members of the Board of Supervisors,

1897-8.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

CHAUNCEY TOMPKINS SECOR.

Mr. Secor, chairman of the Coun-
ty Board of Supervisors, is a Demo-
crat, and represents the town of
Scarsdale. He was born in the town
of Rye, December 28, 1844. The
home of his parents was in Scars-
dale; it was while his mother was
on a visit to her parents in Rye that
he was born. He is a son and only
child of Francis and Sarah A.
(Lyon) Secor. He was educated at
the Alexander Institute, in White
Plains, after which he engaged ac-
tively in farming. On December 2,
1896, he was married to Miss Hen-
rietta Pish, daughter of William H.
and Catherine (Sutton) Pish, of
Scarsdale. Mr. Secor manifests
an interest in politics but does not
profess to be a politician. He is a
descendant of one of the most
prominent families connected with
the history of the county and State.
On the paternal side he can claim
relationship to a Governor (Tomp-
kins) and to numerous Judges. Jon-
athan G. Tompkins, his great grand-
father, was a County Judge from
1797 to 1802; Caleb Tompkins, an-
other relative, was County Judge
from 1807 to 1820. The office of
Supervisor was held for many
years by his relatives. Francis
Secor, father of the subject of this
sketch, was elected Supervisor of
the town of Scarsdale, in 1849, and
continued in that office twenty-six
years. Mr. Secor, the present Su-
pervisor, was first elected to the
office in 1883 and has held it con-

tinually ever since; previous to his
election as Supervisor, he had held
the office of Justice of the Peace for
eleven years, from 1873. He has
served several terms as Chairman
of the Board of Supervisors. He
resides at Scarsdale on the old Se-
cor farm, which came in possession
of the family in the year 1760, and
which now belongs to him.

CHARLES M. BAXTER.

Mr. Baxter, Supervisor, repre-
senting the town of Mamaroneck, is
a Democrat, and one of the most
active and useful members of the
Board of Supervisors. He served
during recent sessions of the
Board as chairman of the import-
ant Committee on State Legislation,
as second on the equally important
Committee on Equalization of As-
sessments, and as a member of the
Committee on Register. He is one
of the most regular in attendance
at meetings of the Board of Super-
visors, taking good care that his
town is represented at all sessions
of that body, and is, through him,
heard on all questions of interest to
taxpayers. That his townspeople
appreciate his efforts in their be-
half is shown by the fact that he
has been repeatedly re-elected Su-
pervisor without opposition. He
was first chosen Supervisor in 1893,
and re-elected up to 1899. Previous
to being Supervisor he was elected
Assessor, and served in that office
from 1888 to 1893. Mr. Baxter is a

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merchant in the village of Mamaro-
neck, and President of the local
Board of Trade. He is a prominent
member of the Masonic order, hav-
ing served as Master of his lodge,
and is also a member of numerous
other societies. Mr. Baxter was
born September 9, 1862, in New
York city, and is a son of George
L. and Mary L. (Hutchings) Baxter.
He received his education in the
public schools of his native city.
With his parents he removed to Ma-
maroneck, in 1876, where he has
since resided. He was married on
October 9, 1884, to Miss Martha T.
Oliver, daughter of William H. and
Ellen Oliver, of New York city;
they have a son Charles M. Baxter,
Jr., and a daughter, Jean Baxter.

EDGAR KETCHAM BROWN.

Mr. Brown, Republican, who
represents as Supervisor, the
5th Ward of the city of Mount
Vernon, was born in the city
of New York, on September 8,
1858. He is a son of Erastus Fitch
and Caroline Platt (Kenyon) Brown.
His education was received at the
public schools of his native city, and
later at the College of the City of
New York; on graduating from the
Columbia College Law Scihtool,
he was admitted to the practice of
law and has been a most successful
practitioner for many years in the
city of New York. He served as
a ^School Trustee and as a Village
Trustee in the old village of Mount
Vernon and was one of a commit-
tee who drafted the Mount Vernon
City charter; he was his party's un-
successful candidate for City Judge
at Mount Vernon's first city elec-
tion; was elected to his present of-
fice in 1896 to serve until June 1,
1898. During Mr. Brown's first
year as Supervisor he served as
chairman of the Judiciary Commit-
tee of the Board of Supervisors. In
the second year he was a member
of the latter committee and chair-
man of the Committee on Register;
through his exertions an appropria-

tion of $25,000 was secured for re-
indexing the records of the Regis-
ter's office upon modern and ap-
proved methods. Mr. Brown was
the nominee of his party for chair-
man of the last Board of Supervi-
sors. His defeat was not owing to
a lack of popularity as a man, for
no member was held in higher re-
spect than was Mr. Brown by his
colleagues, even his opponents were
free to admit that his ability speci-
ally fitted him to act as a presiding
officer. Mr. t Brown was married
February 20," 1886, to Miss Emily
White Cowperthwait, daughter of
John H. and Mary Cowperthwait, of
New York city. He has resided in
Mount Vernon twelve years.

THOMAS A. BROWNE.

Mr. Browne, Democrat, represents
the Fourth Ward, the very lacality
in which he was born on October
28, 1865. He comes from good
Irish-American stock, and his sterl-
ing Democracy is honestly inherit-
ed from his father, still living, a
leading Democrat, and who was one
of the first Excise Commissioners
appointed in the city of Yonkers,
immediately after the incorporaion,
in 1872. Supervisor Browne was
educated at St. Aloysius' Academy,
and in the public schools of his na-
tive city, after which he learned
the trade of a mason, which he con-
tinues to follow. He is popular in
labor circles. While always deeply
interested in the success of the
Democratic party and the advance-
ment of the interests of his politi-
cal friends, he never consented to
hold office before last year, when
he was elected to his present posi-
tion. Though one of the youngest
of the Board of Supervisors, Mr.
Browne is considered one of its
best working members; regular in
attendance and attentive to all de-
tails, anxious to serve those he rep-
resents. He was elected in 1897 to
serve two years. Mr. Browne is a
son of Patrick and Kathryn (Fal-
vey) Browne. He is unmarried.

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WALTER B. DIXON.

Mr. Dixon, Republican, who rep-
resents the Seventh Ward of Yon-
kers, as Supervisor, was born in
Guernsey, Channel Islands, Novem-
ber 20, 1854. He received a liberal
public school education. He came
to New York in 1873, at the age of
18 years; engaged in the grocery
business in the lower part of that
city, and later embarked in the
same business up town, at Tremont.
In 1892 he retired from the grocery
business, and devoted himself ac-
tively to transactions in real estate,
at the same time becoming a resi-
dent of Armour Villa Park, a
charming suburb of Yonkers. Mr.
Dixon's real estate office is at Mount
Vernon. In politics he has always
been a Republican, but has never
been a politician in the strict sense
of the term. His present office of
Supervisor is his first introduction
as an office holder. His regular at-
tendance, close attention to details
and readiness to take part in the
proceedings of the Board of Super-
visors, make him a valuable mem-
ber. He was married in 1881; is
now a widower. Is a member of
Guiding Star Lodge, No. 565, F. &
A. M., and a member of the Metho-
dist E. Church, at Tnckahoe. Mr.
Dixon will also compose one of the
Board of Supervisors for 1898-99.

EDWARD J. EARL.

Mr. Earl, Republican, of the
Fifth Ward, of Yonkers, was born
in the city of New York, October
6, 1847. He has lived in Yonkers
over twenty-five years; his present
residence being 41 Maple street,
where he has resided fifteen years.
He was graduated from Barton's
Military Academy, Village Green,
Delaware County, Penn. At pres-
ent he is engaged in the real estate
business, having charge of several
large estates in his home city. This
is Mr. Earl's advent as an office hold-
er; though a new and inexperienced
member, his colleagues by their

votes decided him worthy of an ad-
ditional trust when they appointed
him Superintendent of the Yonkers
Armory. Mr. Earl is a member of
the Order of the Red Men, of the
Order of American Mechanics, of
the Order of Patriotic Sons, and of
the Royal Knights of the Ancient
E&senic Order. He has one year
more to serve as Supervisor. Mr.
Earl was married on December 25,
1867, to Miss Martha I. Lutes,
daughter of the late Rev. William
C. Lutes. The Supervisor is a son
of William and Mary (Browne)
Earl,

EDWARD A. FORSYTH.

Mr. Forsyth, Republican, repre-
sening as Supervisor, the Third
Ward of the city of Yonkers, was
born in the ward which he now rep-
resents, oil November 16, 1867; his
family is of Scotch extraction. His
parents are John W. and Elizabeth.
(Tully) Forsyth. He was educated
at the public schools of his city and
after graduation prepared himself
for the profession of an Architect,
and by close application to his vo-
cation has succeeded in building up
a highly lucrative business. He has
acted as Architect and Superintend-
ent of Construction in connection
with several important buildings,
among the most recent being the
Municipal building of Yonkers, and
a large apartment house in the
western part of the State. Mr. For-
syth is now holding his first politi-
cal position, having been chosen
Supervisor in 1895 and re-elected in
1897 to serve until the fall of 1899;
he is also a member of the Execu-
tive Committee of the Young Men's
Republican Club, and a member of
Rising Star Lodge, No. 450, F. & A.
M., of Yonkers. Mr. Forsyth was
married October 12, 1897, to Miss
Ethel Boynton Sis-son, daughter of
Henry Sission, of Yonkers. Mr.
and Mrs. Forsyth returning from
their wedding trip, on October 24,
met with a perilous accident; they
were on the ill-fated Hudson River

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Railroad train that ran off the track
and plunged into the Hudson River,
just before daylight on the morn-
ing of that day, at Garrisons.
Though the sleeping coach, in
which they were, was submerged,
they succeeded in escaping by
crawling out through a broken win-
dow of the car. Many of the pas-
sengers perished in watery graves.

GEORGE T. GRAY.

Mr. Gray, Democrat, who as Su-
pervisor represents the town of
Harrison, was born in that town on
January 21, 1844, and has since re-
sided there; his occupation being
that of a farmer. He is a son of
Daniel W. and Sarah (Field) Gray.
The father filled the office of Su-
pervisor most acceptably for several
terms. The son and present Su-
pervisor served in the year 1896 and
up to the present time. It is just
and fair, even to his predecessors,
to admit that the town never had a
more painstaking and careful rep-
resentative in the Board of Super-
visors than the subject of this
sketch. Mr. Gray has been re-
elected Supervisor, and will serve
in the Board of 1898-99. Besides in
the position of Supervisor, Mr. Gray
has been of great service to his town
in the offices of Assessor, Inspector
of Election and as an Excise Com-
missioner. During the last session
ok the Board of Supervisors, Mr.
Gray served as chairman of the
Committee on Constables, and also
as a member of the Committee on
Printing, performing his duties
most thoroughly and satisfactorily.

WILLIAM H. GREENHALGH.

Mr. Greenhalgh, Democrat, who
represents the First Ward of the
city of Yonkers as Supervisor, was
born in West Farms, Westchester
County, on September 28, 1854, of
English parentage. He is a son
of William and Martha (Smith)
Greenhalgh He was educated in
the West Farms public school. His

present vocation is that of a mer-
chant. He removed to the city of
Yonkers in the year 1868. He was
married on December 21, 1878, to
Miss Julia B. Kilgore, daughter of
William and Eliza Kilgore, of
Newburgh, N. Y., Mr. Green-
halgh is now holding his first
political office, to which he was
elected in 1897, to serve until the
fall of 1899. At the last session of
the Board of Supervisors he served
on the Committees on Finance,
County and Town Indebtedness, and
on Miscellaneous Bills. He is quite
prominent in the Masonic order,
being a member of Rising Star
Lodge, No. 450, F. & A. M., Nepper-
han Chapter, No. 177, R. A. M.,
Yonkers Commandery, No. 47, K. T.,
and Mecca Mystic Shrine; also is,
and has been for ten years, treas-
urer of the Exempt Firemen's As-
sociation of Yonkers.

ISRAEL A. HAIGHT.

Mr. Haight, Republican, repre-
senting the town of New Castle, is a
native of the town he represents;
was born August 26, 1824, of Ameri-
can parentage; a son of Aaron
and Phebe (Anderson) Haight.
He was educated in New Castle
public schools. Was actively
engaged in business, until he re-
tired a few years since. He
married on September 2, 1846, Miss
Ellen Brouwer, daughter of Jacob
and Hannah Brouwer, of New
Castle. Mr. Haight was appointed
an Assistant Assessor of Internal
Revenue and served from 1866 to
1872; was elected an Assessor and a
Commissioner of Highways of his
town; was Postmaster at Chappa-
qua for three years during Presi-
dent Harrison's administration, and
in 1896 was appointed Supervisor
to fill out the term of Francis M.
Carpenter elected County Treasurer,
and was re-elected in 1897. Mr.
Haight was most regular in at-
tendance at meetings of the Board
of Supervisors and at meetings of
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time in looking after the interests
of his fellow taxpayers. The town
can never have a more conscientious
and faithful official than Mr. Haight
has been. During the last session
of the Board of Supervisors, he
served as chairman of the Special
Committee to audit Sheriff's bills
for County Jail, and as a member of
Committee on Commissioner of
Jurors.

ALBERT STOUGHTENBURGH
JENKS.

Mr. Jenks, Democrat, wiho repre-
sents as Supervisor, the Fourth
Ward of the city of Mount Vernon,
was born in the city of New York,
on March 22, 1859, a son of Andrew
M. and Sarah A. (Kellum) Jenks.
When six years of age, his parents
removed to Hyde Park, N. Y., where
he resided until 1875, and where he
was able to acquire a practical edu-
cation in the public schools of t'bat
place. After a residence of five
years in Poughkeepsie, he accom-
panied his parents to Mount Vernon
where he has continued to reside
up to date. He was early appren-
ticed to the carpentering trade, and
soon became a skilled mechanic; to-
day he is a member of the firm of
Jenks & Plume, one of the leading
firms of carpenters and builders in
his home city. Mr. Jenks is bet-
ter known as a business men than
as an office holder. His standing
as a man of business suggested his
election as one of the first Aldermen
of the City of Mount Vernon, in
1892; he served two years. He
was elected a Supervisor for a term
of two years commencing 1897. Mr.
Jenks was married December 18.
1891, to> Miss Margarette Cannon,
daughter of Charles and Margaret
Cannon, of Poughkeepsde.

EDWARD B. REAR.

Mr. Kear, Republican, represent-
ing the town of Yorktown, was
born at Yorktown Heights, where
he now resides, on March 24, 1866.
Was educated at the Chappaqua In-

stitute, Hackettstown Institute, and
Eastman's Business College. Mr.
Kear's first experience as an office
holder was when elected Town
Clerk, in 1889; his re-election fol-
lowed the next year. In 1892 he was
chosen a Justice of the Peace, and
two years later he was elected a
Justice of Sessions, holding the lat-
ter office at the time it was abol-
ished by the Constitutional amend-
ment, and was one of the last Jus-
tices of Sessions in the State. In
the county convention of his party,
in the fall of 1895, he received 58
votes for nomination for County
Clerk, and held the balance of pow-
er, the two opposing candidates
having received a tie vote ; by being
able to influence his friends, the
votes cast for him were transferred
on the next ballot to one of the op-
posing candidates and he thus se-
cured the nomination of his choice
of the two. In 1896 he was elected
to his present office, for two years,
receiving 304 votes, to 260 votes
cast for Ferdinand Horton, Demo-
crat. He has for eight years been
chairman of the Republican Town
Committee, of his town, and a mem-
ber of the Republican County Com-
mittee for five years; has been a
School Trustee and held other
minor offices. Mr. Kear was mar-
ried June 3, 1896, to Miss Josephine
Reynolds, daughter of Lockwood
Reynolds, of Croton Lake. He is a
son of Henry C. and Catherine (Far-
mer) Kear.

CHARLES M. LANE.

Mr. Lane, Republican, represent-
ing the town of Mount Pleasant,
was born in the nearby town of
New Castle, on December 1, 1857.
In 1863 he removed, with his par-
ents, to Pleasantville, where he has
since resided. He was educated in
the public schools of Pleasantville,
and soon after embarked in busi-
ness. Mr. Lane is at present one of
the leading merchants of his home
village. He has for years taken
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anxious for the success of his party
friends and the principles his party
represents, but never held public
office until he was appointed post-
master at Pleasantville Station,
which office he held during Presi-
dent Harrison's administration. In
1894 Mr. Lane was elected Super-
visor, over David Silver, Democrat,
and has been re-elected up to date.
In the Board of Supervisors, Mr.
Lane has ever been a prominent
figure, taking a leading part in de-
bates and serving upon the princi-
pal committees, particularly that
appointed to supervise and direct
the construction of the new jail, now
in course of erection. He has also
served repeatedly upon the Legis-
lation Committee, appointed to look
after the county's interests in mat-
ters of legislation at Albany. Mr.
Lane is a son of Ephraim and Ma-
hala (Reynolds) Lane. He was mar-
ried in 1882, to Miss Ophelia Slagle,
daughter of John H. Slagle, of
Pleasantville.

JAMES FAYETTE LAWRENCE.
Mr. Lawrence, Republican, repre-
senting the town of Lewisboro, was
born at South Salem, in that town,
on April 4, 1846. He comes from
the best of American stock, his
grandfather, Captain Samuel Law-
rence, who fought and won fame in
American Revolution, was commis-
sioned by Gov. George Clinton, the
fir_st Governor of the State. Mr.
Lawrence was educated in the pub-
lic schools, and following in the
footsteps of his father, became a
good farmer, who has mastered the
art of getting the best service pos-
sible out of his farm land. He is a
son of Cyrus and Mary (Howe) Law-
rence. The first and only political
position held by him is that of Su-
pervisor, which he has filled since
the year 1893. His relatives in pre-
ceding years had held the office for
several terms, as the list published
elsewhere will show. Supervisor
Lawrence is recognized as one of
the most genial and popular, as well
as one of the most useful memiberfc

of the Board of Supervisors, and
certainly no town's interests are
better looked after than are Lewis-
boro's. Mr. Lawrence was married
January 6, 1876, to Miss Hannah
Dickinson, daughter of Arnell P.
Dickinson, of Bedford, who was a
member of Assembly in 1857.

HERBERT D. LENT.

Mr. Lent, Democrat, representing
as Supervisor the town of East-
Chester, was born in New Yoirk ciiy,
on August 22, 1858, a, son of Isaac
B. and Hester (Burdett) Lent. With
his parents he removed to Tuckahoe
in 1866, where he has since con-
tinued to reside. He was educated
in the local public schools, at'tei
which he studied law and was ad-
mitted to the bar; he is known as a
clever lawyer, careful in prepara-
tion of cases, ready in argument,
and guided by sound judgment. The
first political position he heftd was
that of Town Clerk of the old town
of Eastchester, in 1886, and re-
el'ected in 1887 by an unprecedent-
ed majority of 700. He served sev-
eral terms as a School Trustee, in
School District No. 2, at Bronx-
ville. Mr. Lent was first elected
Supervisor in 1892, -the. year Mount
Vernon was taken from the town
and made a city. In the last ses-
sion of the Board of Supervisors he
served as chairman of the Judiciary
Committee and as a member ol
other important committees. To
him is principallly due the excellent
macadamized roads recently con-
structed and which tend, to make
attractive the town of East Chester.
Mr. Lent was entrusted with the
important duty of acting on behalf
of the county in settlement with
the city of New York of matters
growling out of the annexation of
certain portions of Westchester
county to the city andi county ol
New York, under act of 1895. Mr.
Lent was married in June, 1889, to
Miss Julia Mierritt, daughter of
There n and Eliza Merritt, of Tucka-
hoe.

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DANIEIL LEWIS.

Daniel Lewis, Republican, repre-
senting as Supervisor the Second
Ward of the city of Mount Vernon,
was born on January 15, 1846, in
Eiastchesler, this siamie town of
which Mount Vernon was formerly
a part; a son of Andrew D. and
Emily (Devoe) Lewis; a descendant
of Revolutionary stock on both the
maternal and paternal side. The
only advantage of an education he
had in early life was of the pri-
mary nature, acquired in a district
schood in the town of Yonkers.
When only nine years of age> he
was thrown upon his own resources,
since which time by hard study and
strict attention to his .several duties,
he has gradually worked his way
up. Early in the year 1873 he be-
came associated with the Mount
Vernon Chronicle, of which news-
paper he finally became editor and
publisher. He is now engaged in
the printing and stationery busi-
ness in his home city. He was
married in 1869 to Miss Mary Kate
Brown, daughter of Joseph Brown,
of Long Branch. His second mar-
riage occurred in 1894, to Miss Hat-
tie L. Craft, daughter of Charles
Craft, of Eas'tchester. Mr. Lewis
has for many years taken an active
interest in politics, but it was not
until 1895 that he consented to ac-
cept office; then he was appointed
by Mayor Lewis as a Civil Service
Commissioner; the same Mayor ap-
pointed him in 1896 as a Supervisor
for the Second Ward, and a few
months later he was elected to fill
the same position for two years
ending June 15, 1898. In the Board
of Supervisors Mr. Lewis is a prom-
inent figure, paying close attention
to his duties, and participating in
the discussion of matters of inter
est to taxpayers; as a committee
worker he is a most industrious and
effective. Mr. Lewis is also a mem-
ber of Hiawatha Lodge, No. 434
F. and A. M., of Mount Vernon
Chapter, No. 228, R. A. M., of Nep-
perhan Council, 'No. 70, R. and S. M.,

and of Bethlehem Commandery, No.
53, K. T.

HENRY DELAFIELD PHELPS.

Mr. Phelps, Republican, repre-
senting as Supervisor the town of
New Rochelle, was born in the city
of New York, September 8, 1836, and
has been a resident of New Rochelle
for 35 years. Mr. Phelps is, as he
himself declares it, a "Pure Ameri-
can;" his parents were Henry and
Catherine W. Phelps. He was grad-
uated from Trinity College, Hart-
ford, and is engaged at farming. He
was married in 1857, to Miss Cath-
erine Morris, daughter of Robert R.
and Hannah Edgar Morris, of New
York city. Mr. Phelps was first
elected to the office of Supervisor in
1879 and continued in same position
until 1883; was again elected in 1886;
and is now serving by virtue of an
appointment. Since the expiration
of his term in 1886 he has been re-
peatedly urged to consent to a re-
election, as his popularity would in-
sure, but on each occasion he de-
clined, until the present year, when
the sudden and uexpected death of
Supervisor Gideon W. Davenport
made it necessary that the town se-
cure for the vacancy some person of
special ability and experience. The
New Rochelle Board of Town Offi-
cers, by a unanimous vote, invited
and urged Mr. Phelps to accept an
appointment to the vacancy. In
accepting the appointment, he did
so conditionally, that he would not
be urged to consent to an election
to the office to succeed himself.

ISAAC PURDY.

Mr. Purdy, Democrat, represents
the town of North Salem, as Super-
visor, which is a particular dis-
tinction owing to the fact that the
town had previously been represent-
ed in the county legislature by a
long line of Republican Supervisors
and was considered one of the most
reliable Republican localities in the
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with Republicans and Democrats
alike, is due his election. He was
first chosen Supervisor in 1896 and
re-elected on March 29, 1898; at the
time of his being elected Supervisor
in 1896, he was acting as a School
Trustee. His being a School Trus-
tee led to an attempt in the courts
to oust him from the Supervisor-
ship. He served during the 1896-7
session of the Board of Supervisors,
but was debarred from acting at the
opening of the session of the Board
for 1897-8, by a decision of the
courts, to the effect that holding the
School Trusteeship made him in-
eligible for election as Supervisor.
The Board of Town Officers, com-
posed entirely of Republicans, ap-
pointed Mr. Purdy as Supervisor to
fill the vacancy caused by this de-
cision of the courts. His re-election
later approved this appointment.
He received the largest majority
ever given a Democrat in the town.
Mr. Purdy was born on November
3, 1853, at Purdy Station, a locality
founded by his father, within the
town he represents. He is a son of
Isaac Hart Purdy and Mary Willis
(Lyon) Purdy. His father, who died
in 1891, was Supervisor of the town
from 1846 to 1850, and 1856-57.
Isaac Purdy, his grandfather, filled
the office of Supervisor of the town
in 1823.

when elected a Supervisor in 1896
to serve until 1898. In the Board of
Supervisors Mr. Robinson proved a
very careful legislator, determined
to know that he was right before
going ahead, and his city was ma-
terially benefited by his being in
the Board and exerting an influence
in the interest of taxpayers. He is
also a trustee of the Building and
Loan Association of Mount Vernon.
Mr. Robinson was married Septem-
ber 26, 1888 to Miss Caroline A.
Jones, daughter of James and Mar-
ion Jones, of Brooklyn.

HARRY JOHNSON ROBINSON.

Mr. Robinson, Republican, who
represents, as Supervisor, the First
Ward of the city of Mount Vernon,
was born in the city of New York,
on April 11, 1856, a son of Thomas
S. and Mary A. (Many) Robinson;
and is on the maternal parent's side
a direct descendant of the Hugue-
nots. He was educated in the pub-
lic schools of the city of Brooklyn,
after which he learned the trade of
a carpenter, and is now conducting
a prosperous business as car-
penter and builder in Mount
Vernon, in which city he has re-
sided twelve years. His first
appearance as an office holder was

GEORGE I. RUSCOE.

Mr. Ruscoe, Republican, as Super-
visor, represents one of the oldest
towns in the county, Poundridge.
He was born in the town of Lewis-
boro, March 29, 1856; when about
one year old his parents removed to
North Wilton, Conn., where they re-
sided until after the war, then in
1865, removed to Poundridge, where
Mr. Ruscoe has since resided. His
parents were George R. and Hannah
E. (Brown) Ruscoe. He was edu-
cated at Bolton's Seminary at Lew-
isboro. His father was a member of
Company H, 17th Regiment, Con-
necticut Volunteers, and served
three years during the Rebellion, so
also did nine of his uncles, six of
whom stood six feet tall. Mr. Rus-
coe has held the office of Justice of
the Peace twenty-one years, and the
office of Supervisor for five years.
In the Board of Supervisors Mr.
Ruscoe is always on the alert,
watchful for the interests of his
town. He is well informed as to his
duties, and is considered one of the
most careful and conservative mem-
bers of the Board. He is the tax-
payers' friend and an enemy to all
useless expenditures. Prior to his
election as Supervisor, 1893, he was
engaged as a public school teacher,
acting in that capacity twelve years.
He was married in 1889, to Miss
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wife dying one year later. On Sep-
tember 3 ; 1892, he was married to
Miss Grace Adams, daughter of La-
verda and Esther J. Adams, of
Poundridge.

FRANK G. SCHIRMEH.

Mr. Schirmer, Democrat, who rep-
resents, as Supervisor, the town of
White Plains, was born in Germany,
on October 18, 1848; a son of Joseph
M. and Gertrude (Ijorenitz) Schirmei .
When he was one year old Ms par-
ents came to the United States and
settled as residents of New York
city; when he was twelve years ot
age his parents removed to White
Plains, and in the latter place the
subject of this sketch 'has resided
ever since. He was educated in
the public schools of New York city
and White Plains. Deaving school
he served several years as clerk in
the law offices of Lewis C. Platt and
of Hiram Paulding, but concludea
not to apply for admission to the
bar, preferring rather the pursuits
of a merchant. He at an early age
took an active interest in politics,
uniting with the Democratic side.
He exerted considerable influence in
the interests of his party as a young
man, and to-day is acknowledged
to be one of the leaders of thai
party in the county. For years he
has been regular in attendance as
a delegate at Democratic State Con
ventlons, and in county &nd minor
conventions his leadership and ad-
vice is greatly respected. The first
public position held by him, and
the one of which he was doubtless
the most proud, was that of Page
to the Board of Supervisors, to
which position he was elected in
1864. when sixteen years of age. He
has served his town as Collector of
Taxes for three years; was a Cor-
oner of the county for six years,
was Sheriff of the county, from 1889.
for three ye'ars ; to his present office
of Supervisor he was first elected
six years ago.

JOSEPH B. SEE.

Mir. See, Republican, *s now serv-
ing out his fifteenth year as Super-
visor of the town of North Castle.
He was bom in $De town of Mount
Pleasant, not far distant from hifo
present residence, on May 1, 1837,
of American parentage; a son ot
Isaiah and Anna (Blanks) See. He
was educated in the yuiblic schools
of his native town. Twenty years
ago he became a resident of the
town he now ably represents. He
is a retired merchant, spending
mtost of his time in looking after
the interests of his tow^as-people,
who doubtlessly appreciate his en-
deavors in their behalf, as proven
by the frequency in which he is
re-elected to the office by the unani-
mous vote of the town-. Ten years
ago Mr. See was an extensive dealer
in flour and grain in New York city,
and has been a member of the New
York Produce Exchange for thirty-
five years. He is at present presi-
dent of the West-Chester Mining and
Milling Company, at Breckenirldge,
Colorado. Mr. See held the post-
mastership at Pleasantville from
1865 to 1869, but was elected to no
public office prior to- his first elec-
tion as Supervisor, and! it is now
the only public office he holds. When
he was introduced to the' Board of
Supervisors as a "Go-It," he was, he
says, as green as the best North
Castle grass; had never addressed
an assembly or made' a motion of
any kind now how different. Mr.
See is doubtlessly the best informed
man, on matters of routine with
which the Supervisors have to deal,
of any of the Supervisors; he is a
fluent talker and as he is a man of
ideas, he is a leader on whom much
of the county's legislation depends.
His genial disposition and persis-
tent nature recognizes no such word
as failure when an end is to be
accomplished; his aim is the coun-
ty's good. During the last session
he successfully championed the
roads measure. He has for the
past ten years been treasurer of the

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Westchester County Agricultural
and Horticultural Sbeiiety. Mr. Seb
was married May 19, 1859, to Miss
Margaret S. Reynolds, daughter ot
Henry and Mania Reynolds, of
North Castle.

JOHN M. SHINN.

Mr. Shinn, Republican, who rep-
resents the town of Pelham in the
Board of Supervisors, was born at
Dubuque, Iowa, on October 25, 1849,
of American parentage, his ances-
tors coming to this country in 1648
and settling in New Jersey. His
parents are Asa and Azariah (Mor-
gan) Shinn. He was educated at
the Waterloo and Hannibal High
School, in art at the Cooper Union
Life Class, and Academy of Design,
New York city, and in law at the
New York Law School. He is by
occupation an artist. He became a
resident of the town of Pelham, in
1874. He was married in 1876 to
Miss Isabel King, daughter of Rob-
ert and Susan (Hill) King, of New
York city. Mr. Shinn was first elect-
ed as Supervisor in 1895, and has
been re-elected to serve until 1899.
In the proceedings of the Board of
Supervisors he has always taken a
prominent part, serving on the most
important committees and, being a
man of ideas, is recognized as a
leader, and has succeeded in accom-
plishing much toward shaping legis-
lation. He is ever zealous in behalf
of what he considers the best inter-
ests of his town and the general
taxpayer. Previous to his election
as Supervisor, he overcame a Demo-
cratic majority, and was chosen
Tax Collector for his town for two
terms; has been a member of the
Board of Education, Principal of
the Pelham Manor School for about
five years, and at Washington, D. C.,
was in charge of the collection and
tabulation of statistics relating to
Roman Catholic Churches, for cen-
sus of 1890.

JAMES P. TEED.

Mr. Teed, Republican, represent-
ing as Supervisor the town of So-
mers, was born in that town on
September 9, 1833, in the very house
where he now resides, and where
his father was born and lived up to
date of his death. He is a son of
Samuel and Mary (Horton) Teed.
Was educated in the public schools
and then became a farmer, follow-
ing the prbfe'ssion of his father.
He is unmarried. His present office
of Supervisor is the only public po-
sition he has ever held, an office in
which his relatives had served in
that town before him. He was first
elected in the year 1880 and has
been re-elected continuously up to
date. He has the proud distinction
of being the oldest member, as to
time of service, of the Board of Su-
pervisors. Mr. Teed has always ex-
erted considerable influence among
his colleagues, which he turned to
good advantage in assisting the tax-
payers not only of his town but of
the towns of the county generally.
He was for years a member of the
important Committee on Equaliza-
tion of Assessments, as well as the
Committee on Repairs and Supplies
of the Board of Supervisors.

GILBERT M. TODD.

Mr. Todd, Democrat, representing
the town of Ossining, was born in
Lewisboro, Westchester County, N.
Y., November 7, 1833, of American
parentage. He became a resident of
Sing Sing, in the town of Ossining,
where he now resides, in 1835. Was
educated in Mount Pleasant Acad-
emy and Peekskill Academy. He
was first elected Supervisor in the
year 1886, and has held the office
continuously up to date, serving
more years than any of his prede-'
cessors. Prior to holding his pres-
ent office, he 'served as a Trustee of
the Village of Sing Sing, from 1879
to 1885; he is and has been for sev-
eral years Vice-President of the
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Commissioner, Honorary Member of
the Sing Sing Fire Department,
which he joined in 1856; Rear Com-
modore of the Sing Sing Yacht Club;
a Trustee of the Mount Pleasant
Academy; a Trustee ot Dale Ceme-
tery; a Vestryman of St. Paul's
Episcopal Church. Mr. Todd is par-
ticularly attentive to his duties as
Supervisor, and has never missed a
meeting of the Board of Supervisors
excepting when illness made it im-
possible for him to attend. That
his townspeople appreciate his de-
votion to their interests is manifest-
ed by the numerous times he has
been unopposed at the polls when a
candidate for re-election. Supervi-
sor Todd is a son of Stephen and
Eliza (Baker) Todd. He was mar-
ried in January, 1856, to Miss
Eleanor P. Hull, daughter of Wil-
liam Hull.

HALL BALDWIN WARING.

Mr. Waring, Republican, who rep-
resents as Supervisor, the Second
Ward of the city of Yonkers, was
born in Yonkers, on April 28, 1857.
He is of American parentage, a des-
cendant from one of the pioneer and
most prominent families of his na-
tive city; a son of Charles E. and
Julia (Weed) Waring. He received
a liberal education, taking the regu-
lar course of study in the Peekskill
Military Academy. Was married on
June 8, 1893, to Miss Elizabeth A.
Smith, daughter of Henry A. and
Mary E. Smith, of Yonkers. Mr.
Waring has for years been engaged
as a real estate broker, devoting
more of his time to business pur-
suits than to the details of politics,
though he always manifested inter-
est in the success of his party. The
first political position held by Mr.
Waring was that of Police Commis-
sion, in the years 1896-97, to which

he was appointed by Mayor Peene.
He was elected to his present office
of Supervisor in the fall of 1897, to
serve until the fall of 1899. In the
Board of Supervisors, he is one of
the most attentive, and always par-
ticularly active when the interests
of his city are at stake. He was
chairman of the Committee on Com-
missioner of Jurors, and a member
of the Committee on Surrogate, in
the last Board of Supervisors.

PATRICK WHALEN.

Mr. Whalen, Democrat, who, as
Supervisor, represents the Sixth
Ward of the city of Yonkers,
also doubtlessly represents a
more numerous Democratic con-
stituency than any other man in the
Board; in fact in the Sixth Ward,
the stronghold of Democracy, no
Republican dare contest an election
with Mr. Whalen, and as frequently
as the latter chooses he can be re-
elected. Mr. Whalen entered the
Board of Supervisors in 1896 and
has been re-elected to serve until
the fall of 1899. During the last ses-
sion of the Board of Supervisors, he
acted as chairman of the Printing
Committee and as member of the
New Jail and County Register Com-
mittees. Mr. Whalen was born in
Ireland, March 16, 1851, and came
to this country with his parents and
settled in Yonkers in the year 1853,
and has resided in one locality, the
one he now represents, 45 years.
His parents are Michael and Mar-
garet (Ormond) Whalen. He was
educated in the Parochial and Pub-
lic schools; is by occcupation a
builder and real estate dealer. He
was married August 26, 1871, to Miss
Mary O'Keefe, daughter of James
O'Keefe, of Yonkers.

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iSuperiiitendent of the Poor and Staff.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

HENRY ESSER.

Henry Esser, County Superin-
tendent of the Poor, was born in
Germany, Province Rhine, on Aug-
ust 31, 1844. He received his early
education in the schools of his na-
tive country, which was supple-
mented by such instruction as he
could secure in his adopted country.
He came to the United States, and
settled in New York city, wlien
quite young. Close application to
business and honest dealing secured
for him a just reward; several years
ago he had accumulated enough of
this world's goods to justify his re-
tirement from business. He was
married am 1867 to Miss Augusta
Hinkel, daughter of Henry and
Ghristina Hinkel, of Neiw York city.
Mr. Esser and his family removed
to Mount Vernon in 1884. His
neighbors soon learned to Appreci-
ate his worth as a citizen; he was
chosen a Village Trustee of the
Village of Mount Vernon; in 1889
he" was first elected County Super-
intendent of the Poor, as the Re-
publican candidate; in 1894 he was
elected Treasurer of the City of
Mount Vernon ; he was again elected
County Superintendent of the Poor
in 1895, his term expiring Decem-
ber 31, 1898. His work as Superin-
tendent is spoken of in another
part of this book, in an article en-
titled, "Care of Westchester Coun-
ty's Poor."

WESLEY J. BOYCE.

Wesley J. Boyce, keeper of the
County Alms House, at East View,
was born in Gortlandt, N. Y., on

April 27, 1846, of American parent-
age; a son of Matthew and Sarah
(Wessels) Boyce. He was married
on July 27, 1867 to Miss Rachel Cy-
pher, of Yorktown. In politics Mr.
Boyce is a Republican, a loyal
member of his party organization,
and ever active in its service. His
present position is the only political
office he has ever held. He has
made a most capable officer, accep-
table in all respects; he appears to
be particularly adapted to fill the
position of keeper, 'to control with
firmness and to administer with
kindness suggested by wisdom.

FREDERICK CRISFIELD.

Frederick Crisfield, clerk of the
County Alms House, at Eastview,
was born in Yonkers, September 28,
1868, of American parentage; he is
a son of George H. and Susanah
(Van Tassell) Crisfield. He received
his education in the public schools
of his native city. Was married
December 19, 1891, to Miss Caroline
A. Brown, daughter of William A.
and Caroline A. Brown, of East
View. Mr. Crisfield takes an ac-
tive interest in politics, and is close-
ly identified with the younger ele-
ment of the Republican party which
is quite sucessfully demanding re-
cognition. He has served in his
present office nearlly $x years, and
is a methodical and painstaking
clerk. Previous to his present ap-
pointment, he was a recording clerk
in the County Register's office. He
is a resident of the town of Green-
burgh, where he has resided nine
years.

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NICHOLAS H. FREELAND, M. D.

Nicholas H. Freeland, M. D., ot
Tarrytown, visiting physician at
the County Alms House, at East
View, was born in New York city,
on March 28, 1845, a son of Henry
C. and Elizabeth Louisa (Hildredth)
Freeland. Was educated in Lock-
wood's Institute at Cannon Station,
Conn.,Rowe & Davis' Institute, Tar-
rytown, at the New York City Col-
lege, and at the Bellevue Hospital
Medical College, New York city.
Dr. Freeland has resided in Tarry-
town about thirty years. He was
married on May 4, 1869, to Miss
Eleanor Reeves, daughter of Jere-
miah and Cassandra (Nbirris)
Reeves, of the State of Alabama.
He has occupied his present office
three years; has held the position
of Health Officer of the town ot
Greenburgh and of Health Officer
of the Village of Tarrytown; has

also served as Surgeon of the 16th
Battallion of the N. Y. S. N. G.

WILLIAM W. MILLS, M. D.

Dr. Mills, house physician at the
County Alms House:, East View,
was born in the town of Wallkill,
N. Y.. on August 26, 1870. He is a
son of Albert and Louisa (Linder-
man) Mills. He received his early
education in the schools of Wall-
kill and Middletown, N. Y., and is
a graduate of Bellevue Medical Col-
lege, New York city. He was ap-
pointed to his present position in
April, 1897. Though in politics a
Republican, Dr. Mills devotes his
time more to the practice of his
profession, than to the solution of
mysterious political problems. The
doctor is greatly respected by his
poor patients whom he faithfully
and ably serves at all hours of the
day and night.

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Table of Tax Collections under the Liquor Tax Law,

Persons desiring to engage in the sale of intoxicating liquors,
wine and beer, are required by law to first secure from the County
Treasurer a license to sell. The County Treasurer, on being made
satisfied that the applicant for such license has secured the consent
of the required number of property owners, has complied fully with
the law and is entitled to receive said license, may, on receiving the
fee specified by the Liquor Tax Law, grant to said applicant a cer-
tificate which provides the license petitioned for. The license year
commences May 1. Following are the fees charged for certificate^
graded according to population of localities:

Hotels and Saloons. Storekeepers.

In cities of 1,500,000 or more $800 $500

In cities less than 1,500,000, but

more than 500,000 650 400

In cities less than 500,000, but

more than 50,000 500 300

In cities or villages less than 50,-

000, but more than 10,000 ... 350 200

In cities or villages less than 10,-

000, but more than 5,000 300 100

In villages less than 5,000, but

more than 1,200 200 75

In any other place 100 50

Druggists' certificates are granted at the uniform rate of five
dollars per year, in all places.

x The tax required to be paid in the several cities and villages
of Westchester County is as follows:

Hotel and Saloon. Storekeeper.

Yonkers, city $350 $200

Mount Vernon, city 350 200

New Eochelle, village 300 100

Peekskill, village 300 100

Sing Sing, village 300 100

Port Chester, village 300 100

Dobbs Ferry, village 200 75

Tarrytown, village 200 75

Irvington, village 200 75

Hastings, village 200 75

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North Tarry town, village

200

Croton, village

200

\Vhite Plains, village

200

Bronxville, village

200

Tuckahoe

200

Mamaroneck, village

200

Rye

200

Eye Beach

200

Pelham, village

100

Pclham Manor, village

100

North Pelham, village

100

Larchmont, village

100

Mount Kisco, village

100

Ploasantville, village

100

All outside of incorporated villages .

100

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Eailroads that Traverse the County,

The New York Central and Hudson Kiver Kailroad runs along
the eastern bank of the Hudson River through the whole length of
the county, from Spuyten Duyvil Creek to the borders of Putnam
County. Trains start from and enter the Grand Central Station, at
Forty-second Street, New York city. The several stations on this
road are: Ludlow, Yonkers, Glenwood, Hastings, Dobbs Ferry,
Ardsley, Irvington, Tarrytown, Scarborough, Sing Sing, Croton
Landing, Oscawana, Crugers, Montrose and Peekskill.

The Harlem Division of the New York Central Railroad
extends through the central portion of the county, and the stations
are: Mount Vernon, Bronxville, Tuckahoe, Yonkers Park, Scars-
dale, Hartsdale, White Plains, Kensico, Kensico Cemetery, Union-
ville, Sherman Park, Pleasantville, Chappaqua, Mount Kisco, Bed-
ford, Katonah, Goldens Bridge, Somers Centre, Purdys and Croton
Falls.

The New York and Putnam Division of the New York Central
Railroad, which connects with the Sixth Avenue and Ninth Avenue
Elevated Railways at One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Street, New
York city, has stations in this county at the following places: Lin-
coln, Dunwoodie, Bryn Mawr Park, Nepperhan, St. Andrews, Nep-
pera Park, Mount Hope, Chauncey, Ardsley, Woodlands, Worthing-
ton, Elmsford, East View, Tarrytown Heights, Tower Hill, Pocan-
tico Hills, Briarcliff Manor, Hammonds, Millwood, Kitchawan, Cro-
ton Lake, Yorktown, Amawalk, West Somers and Baldwin Place.
Stations on the Yonkers branch of this railroad are as follows:
Yonkers, Park Hill, Lowerre, Caryl, Mosholu, Van Cortlandt,
Kihgsbridge, Fordham Heights.

The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad provides
traveling accommodation for residents in the eastern section of the
county, running as it does through the towns, cities and villages
bordering on Long Island Sound. It traverses the whole country,
to the Connecticut State line. The stations on this road within the
county are: Mount Vernon, Pelham, New Rochelle, Larchmont,
Mamaroneck, Harrison, Rye and Port Chester. The New York City
terminus of the road is the Grand Central Station, on Forty-second
Street. The Harlem River Branch, of this railroad, has stations
located at New Rochelle, Woodside, Pelham Manor, Bartow, Bay-
chester, Westchester, Van Nest, West Farms, Hunt's Point, Casa-
nova, Port Morris, Harlem River and 129th Street, New York city.

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TOWNS OF THE COUNTY.

Until the passage of an act in 1849, Chapter 194, towns owed
their creation to the will of the Legislature. The act mentioned
gave power to the several Boards of Supervisors (except in New York
County), by a two-thirds vote of the members elected, to divide or
alter the bounds of any town or erect new ones, when such division
does not place parts of the same town in more than one Assembly
district. Application for such division or change must first be made
by at least twelve freeholders of each town affected by the division,
and a notice of intended application posted in at least five public
places and published in all the county newspapers. A survey and
map of the town or towns thus affected must also be filed in the
State Secretary's office, together with a certified copy of the act of
the board. The latter is published in the appendix to the laws of
the following session. The Legislature still retains power to create
towns by a special act.

By an act of the Board of Supervisors, passed in January of
this year, the last Tuesday in the month of March was designated
as the day on which shall be held town meetings and elections in
this county. At these elections there shall be chosen, in years fixed
by a statute, by ballot, for each town, a Supervisor, Town Clerk,
one or more Justices of the Peace, one or more Assessors, a Col-
lector of Taxes, one or three Commissioners of Highways, at least
one Overseer of the Poor, three Trustees of Public Property, not
exceeding five Constables, a necessary number of Inspectors of Elec-
tion, a Game Constable and a Sealer of Weights and Measures.
Three Town Auditors are provided for each town under an act of
the Legislature passed June 5, 1886. This act authorizes the
electors of a town, at any town meeting thereafter held, to determine
by ballot whether such towns shall elect at the next succeeding
town meeting, held in that town, a Board of Town Auditors, who
shall exercise all the powers conferred by law upon such boards; all
bills and claims against the town must be presented to such Auditors
on the first day of their session. Freeholders only, of the town, are
eligible to the office.

A Town Health Board is composed of the Supervisor, four
Justices of the Peace, the Town Clerk, and a citizen member selected

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by the last-named town officers. This Town Health Board on its
organization elects a physician of the town as the Town Health
Officer.

Prior to 1846, town officers were elected at town meetings (as is
still the custom in most towns), excepting Justices of the Peace, who
were appointed at a joint session of the County Board of Supervisors
and the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas.

An act authorizing the election of Town Auditors in the sev-
eral towns of Westchester County was passed by the Legislature
March 17, 1874.

Under an act passed by the Legislature of 1898, the Board of
Supervisors is authorized to change the time for holding town meet-
ings from the spring to the days of the general election in the fall.

Towns are prohibited, by an amendment to the State Constitu-
tion, adopted 1884, from giving or loaning their property or credit
except for town purposes.

The elections held in the several towns of this county on March
29 last were conducted in accordance with the new laws of 1897.
Under these laws town elections will be held only once in two years
commencing with the election in the spring of 1899. To make the
new law effective the Supervisors and other officers (who were pre-
viously elected for terms of two years or more) were at the last
election chosen for a term of one year, so as to have their terms of
office expire in 1899. Next year the term of such officers will be for
two years, as heretofore. The law reads as follows:

Sec. 12. Election of Officers. "There shall be elected at the
biennial town meeting in each town, by ballot, one Supervisor, one
Town Clerk, two Justices of the Peace, three Assessors, one Col-
lector, one or two Overseers of the Poor (except in the counties of
Kfchmond and Kings), one, two or three Commissioners of High-
ways, not more than five Constables, and two Inspectors of Election
for each election district in the town. If there shall be any vacancies
in the office of Justice of the Peace in any town, at the time of
holding its biennial town meeting, persons shall then also be chosen
to fill such vacancies, who shall hold their offices for the residue of
the unexpired term for which they are respectively elected/'

Sec. 13 of the new law defines the term of office of the Super-
visor, Town Clerk, Assessors, Commissioners of Highways, Collec-
tors, Overseers of the Poor, Inspectors of Election and Constables.
to be for two years, when elected under the new law, beginning in
the spring of 1899.

Justices of the Peace, under the new law, will be divided into

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two classes, two of whom shall be elected biennially. They are to
continue holding office for four years, beginning on January 1 after
their election.

Towns may decide by ballot as to whether they will have one,
two or three Highway Commissioners, also whether they will have
one or two Overseers of the poor, who shall be elected biennially for
a term of two years. Or the electors may vote at a town meeting, on
application of twenty-five resident taxpayers, to have one Overseer,
and have him appointed by the Town Board.

Published elsewhere in this volume are the names of Supervisors
who have served the several towns in former years.

TOWN OF BEDFORD.

This town was organized under act of March 7, 1788, though it
had previously existed under patent in the colonial period. It de-
rives its name from the town of similar title in Bedfordshire, Eng-
land. The land was purchased from the Indians in 1655, and was
at the time of such purchase known as "Catonah's land," in honor
of the Indian Sachem Catonah, the undisputed owner. In his honor
one of the sections of the town is now named. This town in the
early period belonged to the Province of Connecticut; residents
made a strong contest and succeeded, in 1700, in having the town
made a part of the Province of New York.

Mount Kisco, Bedford, Katonah and Bedford Station, lying
within the town limits, are situated on the Harlem Eailroad.

Bedford shared with White Plains, up to the year 1868, the
honor of being a half shire town. A Court House was erected in
Bedford in 1787 and besides the holding of courts in the Court
House, meetings of the Board of Supervisors were held there fre-
quently during the end of the last century. Previous to the erec-
tion of this Court House, courts had been held in the Bedford
Presbyterian Church. The village of Bedford was burned July 2,
1779, during the Eevolution, by British troops under Gen. Tarleton.
The old Court House was recently converted into a Town Hall.
The general surface of Bedford is described as "elevated, though
broken by small hills and valleys: has very little of waste ground.
The arable, pasture and meadow lands are in very just proportion
for a good farming country, and the whole is well watered by springs,
brooks and rivulets, the latter of good size for mills; the summits
of the hills afford many extensive and interesting prospects; the

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land yields good crops of grain, grass and fruit/ 7 A fair average
estimate value of land is $75 per acre. A large section of the town
has been condemned and the land taken for purposes of the New
York city watershed; particularly the locality known as Katonah,
which has already "been almost deserted, "before the flood/' and
its former inhabitants have, in many instances, not only taken up
their beds and walked, but have taken up their houses as well, and
carried the same into the locality known as "New Katonah," a few
miles distant.

The population of the town, according to the several census
enumerations, was, in 1830, 2,750; in 1835, 2,735; in 1840, 2,822;
in 1845, 2,725; in 1850, 3,207; in 1855, 3,464; in 1860, 3,639; in
1865, 3,465; in 1870, 3,697; in 1875, 3,744; in 1880, 3,731; in
1890, 3,291.

The assessed valuation in the town this year is: Real, $1,500,-
000; personal, $150,000. Tax rate for 1898 is $7.46 per $1,000, out-
side incorporated limits; $4.58 inside village of Mount Kisco per
$1,000. The rate last year was $10.46 per $1,000. The town has
no indebtedness. Back taxes are payable to the Supervisor. Prop-
erty sold for non-payment of taxes is usually bought in by in-
dividuals.

Following are names and addresses of the town officers: Su-
pervisor, Isaac W. Turner, Katonah; Town Clerk, William B.
Adams, Bedford Station; Justices of the Peace, Robert K. Clark,
Bedford; J. H. Crane, Mount Kisco; John Knox, Mount Kisco; A.
F. Avery, Katonah; Collector of Taxes, E. A. Arnold, Katonah;
Assessors, Wm. H. Bates, Daniel J. Smith, Joseph W. Halstead.

TOWN OF CORTLANDT.

This town's organization dates from March 7, 1788. As does
the towns of Yorktown, North Salem, Lewisboro and Somers, it
was formerly a part of the Manor of Cortlandt, which manor, ac-
cording to actual survey, contained eighty-three thousand acres.
The town, as was the manor, was named in honor of the influential
family of the Van Cortlandts, the first grantees from the Indians.
The name is said to be properly Corte-landt; the first syllable, Corte,
or Korte, meaning in the Dutch language, short; the second, landt
(land), literally the short land, a term expressing the peculiar form
of the ancient Duchy of Courland in Russia; the Dukes Courland
were on particularly friendly terms with the Dutch. The Van

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Cortlandts descended from one of the most noble families in Hol-
land.

The town of Cortlandt lies most beautifully upon the easterly
bank of the Hudson Kiver. Within its limits are the villages of
Peekskill and Croton, and the localities known as Verplanck, Mont-
rose, Annsville, Crugers, Oscawana, Cortlandtville, Buchanan, Con-
tirientalville, Pleasantside, Centreville and Groveville.

The State Camp of Instruction is located on the "McCoy
Farm," about one mile northwest of the village of Peekskill. The
ground for the camp was selected by the State authorities on March
31, 1882, and leased for a term of three years; on April 30, 1885,
the State purchased the property, consisting of one hundred acres,
paying for same $30,000.

Peekskill Creek, which runs through the town, empties in the
:Iudson Kiver, near Peekskill; Furnace Brook, in this town, is also
a tributary of the Hudson.

The population of the town at different periods, as shown by
census enumerations, was as follows: 3,840 in 1830, 3,994 in 1835;
5,592 in 1840; 6,738 in 1845; 7,758 in 1850; 8,146 in 1855; 10,074
in 1860; 9,393 in 1865; 11,694 in 1870; 11,908 in 1875; 12,664 in
1880, 15,139 in 1890.

The surface of the town is hilly and on the northwest moun-
tainous. The soil is fairly good for farming purposes, but more
valuable as sites for villas and country residences. A fair average
value of land per acre is $500.

This year's assessed valuation of the town is $8,829,327, of
which amount $6,698,283 is of real estate, and $2,131,044 is of per-
sonal property. The tax rate for this year, outside the villages, is
$3.97 per $1,000. Last year's rate was $8.20 per $1,000.

The first recorded election for town officers is that of April 1,
1788, when Philip Van Cortlandt was chosen Supervisor, together
with other officers.

The present town officers are: James H. Haight, Supervisor;
S. Allen Mead, Town Clerk; Frank Wessels, Eeceiver of Taxes; John
Halstead, Lewis Bleakly, James F. Lynch and William H. Baker,
Justices of the Peace. Post office addresses of officials, Peekskill,
N. Y.

The village of Peekskill was incorporated by act of the Legis-
lature passed April 9, 1827, but the village was not organized until
1839. It is located on the east bank of the Hudson Eiver, and on
the line of the New York Central and Hudson Eiver Eailroad,
forty-two miles from New York City. The population of the village

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was 6,560 in 1870, 6,893 in 1880, and 9,676 in 1890. The special
census taken in January, 1898, gives the population as 9,-'J6.

The first president of the village was Oapt. W. Requa, in 1839;
he was chosen by the Board of Village Trustees, composed of Morris
Depew, i'rost Morton, Capt. F. W. Kequa, Daniel 13. Smith and
James Taylor.

The name Peeks Kill is derived from the fact that one Jans
Peek, a Dutch navigator, undertook to sail up the Hudson on an
independent voyage of discovery. He lost his bearings and car-
ried his vessel into the creek (or kill), where he soon ran aground.
This accident caused him to land about where the present village
new stands. He gave the kill, which he discovered, his own name,
and the village adopted the name given the creek or kill.

The village fire department was organized in 1826, prior to
incorporation of the village. The department consisted 01 one
engine company, under command of Nathaniel Bedell, its first fore-
man.

The public streets were first lighted with gas in December,
1856.

The works from which the village derives its water supply were
completed in 1875, under act passed in 1872. The local public and
private schools equal any in the State. The town is noted for its
large manufacturing concerns, which give employment to many
thousand persons.

Peekskill has an interesting history associated with the Ameri-
can Revolution, having been the scene of many stirring events, and
was made to suffer much from the enemy's incursions.

The Westchester Bank, the town's principal financial institu-
tion, was established March 31, 1833.

The Peekskill Savings Bank was incorporated April 18, 185 V J,
with George F. Hussey, William Nelson, James Brown, Georgo
Dayton, Thomas Southard, Edward Wells, Truman Miner, Cyrus
Townsend, Joseph B. Brown, I. L. Varian, Nehemiah S. Jacobs.
Uriah Hill, Jr., Chauncey M. Depew, B. H. Field, G. B. Hart, W. E.
Nelson, Calvin Frost, D. J. Haight, Edwin Briggs, R. A. Depew,
Orrin Frost, John Henry, Edward Underbill and Saxton Smith as
Trustees.

The Field Library was incorporated April 11, 1887.

Residents of Peekskill engaged in whaling had an act passed
by the State Legislature on April 5, 1834, incorporating the West-
Chester Whaling Company; William Nelson, St. John Constant,
John Hunter, Henry White, Niles Frost, Tyler Fountain, Solomon

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Bundle, Jonathan Ferris, Philip Clapp, Win. Watts and Gerard
Crane were named as directors.

Samuel W. Bard was given a franchise for a ferry between
Peekskill and Haverstraw, by an act of the Legislature passed May
4, 1835; a like franchise was given to Ward Hunter on same date.

Peekskill is connected with New York city by railroad and
steamboats.

Its sewer system is one of the best. Its streets are creditable
to BO thriving a village.

Peekskill is certainly a manufacturing center, giving employ-
ment to thousands of persons. Stoves and ranges are produced
here in great numbers, and probably in a much larger quantity than
in any other place of its size in the country. Factories for the man-
ufacturing of hats and other wearing material are numerous; other
manufactories also thrive here; in fact, the local residents offer
special inducements to firms desiring to locate in a town possessing
many special advantages, particularly excellent transportation facil-
ities by rail or boat to and from New York city.

The present officers of the village of Peekskill are: George W.
Eobertson, President; George V. B. Frost, Joseph M. Fox, Warren
Jordan, John S. Boyd, Gilbert L. Tompkins and David G. Montross,
Trustees; John S. Boyd, President pro tern.; Charles E. Swain,
Clerk; E. C. Wilson, Treasurer; Frank Wessels, Keceiver of Taxes.

The village of Croton, situated in the southern portion of the
town, was incorporated Feb. 12, 1898; in voting on the question of
incorporation the electors of that locality, at a special election held
for the purpose on the date stated, cast seventy-four (74) votes in
favor of the proposition and twenty-one (21) votes against. The
population at the time of incorporation was 1,244. The village
is on the line of the New York Central and Hudson Eiver Eail-
road, the station being Croton Landing, thirty-five miles from
New York citv. It derives its name from the river which flows

along its southern boundary. The village is attractive as a resi-
dence locality and its citizens are progressive. The manufactories
established here give employment to many persons. Large quan-
tities of brick are annually made in the vicinity. The present
village officers are as follows: Charles E. Gratten, President; Frank
Decker and John Sharf, Trustees; Robert B. Wright, Clerk; Andrew
Decker, Collector of Taxes; Charles Henry, Treasurer. Post office
address, Croton-on-the-Hudson.

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TOWN OF EASTCHESTER.

This town received its present name in the year 1666. It was
first known by the name of Hutchinsons, and later as "The Ten
Farms/' the latter name being derived from its ancient division
among ten owners. The lands were included in the Indian grant of
1640, given to the Dutch settlers. Thomas Pell, in 1654, secured
a second grant from the Indians, which also included land upon
which the town was founded. Further grants were secured from
the Indians, it being found necessary to do so to confirm the settlers
in their possessions and protect them from land grabbers. The
town's northern boundary line lies next to the town of Sfcarsdale,
on the east it joins Pelham and New Rochelle, on the south West-
chester, and on the West Yonkers. The Bronx (Aguehung) River
runs along the western boundary line, and on the east is the Hutch-
inson (Agueanounck) River, or Eastchester Creek, which flows into
ft large bay of similar name, in the southeast.

In early days the Courts of Sessions for the county held terms
in this town. The first election in the town of which there is record
was the one at which Samuel Drake was chosen Constable, held on
Feb. 3, 1672; in 1686 John Pinkney was elected Supervisor, to-
gether with other necessary town officers. The first independent
election for town officers, held under act of the Legislature, passed
Oct. 23, 1779, took place Dec. 22, 1783, when Ebenezer Burling was
elected Supervisor.

The population of the town has been, according to census
enumerations of the several years, as follows: In 1830, 1,030; in
1835, 1,168; in 1840, 1,502; in 1845, 1,369; in 1850, 1,679; in 1855,
4,715; in 1860, 5,582; in 1865, 5,615; in 1870, 7,491; in 1875, 8,294;
in 1880, 8,737; in 1890, 15,442.

By an act of the Legislature, passed March 12, 1892, that part
of the town lying within the incorporated limits of the village of
Mount Vernon was granted a city charter, and made a separate
town. In 1895 an act of the State Legislature annexed portions of
the town, lying east and south, and known as the villages of East-
Chester and Wakefield, to the city and County of New York.

At Tuckahoe, on the Harlem Railroad, is established the town
"seat of government," the town offices being located here. The
name Tuckahoe, in the Algonquin, means "The Bread;" Tuckah
(bread), the o, oe, or eng, being merely an adjective sign relating to
the plant itself.

The present officers of the town are as follows: Herbert D.

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Lent, Supervisor; William J. Fisher, Town Clerk; Nicholas Beid,
P. J. White, Benjamin B. Riley and Dennis O'Neill, Justices of the
Peace; Joseph Silk, Eeceiver of Taxes. Post office address, Tuck-
ahoe, N. Y.

The assessed value of real estate in the town was, last year,
$3,618,169; personal property, $157,495. The tax rate this year is
5.89 on $1,000. Water and light, district No. 1, $7.35 on $1,000.
Water and light, district No. 2, $6.82 on $1,000.

Bronxville, situated on the Harlem Eailroad, is the only incor-
porated village in the town, its incorporation having been effected
May 9, 1898. Electors of Bronxville held a special election on April
19, 1898, to decide the question of incorporation. At this election
25 votes were cast in favor of incorporation and 8 votes were cast
against the same. A census taken showed the population of the
new village to be 391. The village officers are: Francis Bacon,
President; W. F. Kraft and W. W. Kent, Trustees; David E. Smith,
M. D., Clerk; Charles E. Booth, Tax Collector; Alfred E. Smith,
Village Attorney.

TOWN OF GKEENBUKGH.

This town was formerly a portion of Philipsburgh Manor, the
land having been purchased from the Indians by Frederick Philipse
at different times, commencing in 1681. Prior to the Dutch dis-
covery the site of the town formed part of the Indian territory of
Wikagyl. The name of the town is credited to Dutch origin; ac-
cording to the Dutch language Grein (Grain) burgh (borough or
town) was intended to be known as the Grain town. We are told
that in 1692 the town labored under the title of Weekersqueeke. In
early deeds it is referred to as "Lawrence's Plantation/' The lands
remained in the Philipse family until the attainder of Col. Frederick
Philipse, in 1779, when they became vested by forfeiture in the
people "of the State. The titles of land soon passed into the pos-
session of many persons, the purchase price being but a trifle in each
instance.

The first independent election for town officers, according to
the records, was held on April 7, 1778, when Joseph Paulding was
chosen Supervisor. The names of the successors of Mr. Paulding,
in the office of Supervisor, will be found published on another page.

The town contains the incorporated villages of Tarrytown, Irv-
ington, Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley, Hastings and part of White Plains.

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The population of the town since 1830, as given by the several
census enumerations, has been as follows: In 1830, 2,195; in 1835,
2,606; in 1840, 3,361; in 1845, 3,205; in 1850, 4,291; in 1855, 6,435;
in 1860, 8,929; in 1865, 8,463; in 1870, 10,790; in 1875, 10,943; in
1880, 9,861; in 1890, 11,613. The population of villages, according
to census taken in January, 1898, will be found on another page.

The assessed valuation of the town for 1897 was: Real estate,
$23,098,850; personal, $6,212,554. The tax rate this year is 3.726
per $1,000 of assessed valuation inside of incorporated villages, and
$5.865 per $1,000 of assessed valuation outside of villages. Back
taxes are received by the Supervisor. The present town officers are:
Supervisor, Alexander McClelland, Dobbs Ferry; Town Clerk, K. H.
Purdy, Tarry town; Justices of the Peace, E. B. Farrington, Has-
tings, John Lang, Dobbs Ferry, Adam Busch, Irvington, Charles
McCutchen, Tarrytown; Receiver of Taxes, Augustus Travis,
Ardsley.

The village of Hastings, in the town of Greenburgh, is situated
on the Hudson River, on the line of the New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad, a little over eighteen miles from New York
City. It was incorporated as a village in the year 1879. Its popu-
lation as shown by last census taken in Jan., 1898, is 1,712. It was
formerly a manufacturing center of considerable importance. It
still maintains that feature, but to a limited extent. The factories
and mills are confined to a locality bordering the water front and
adjoining the tracks of the railroad company. The village proper
abounds in many handsome residences and is growing yearly as a
resort for New York City business men in search of desirable homes
within easy distance from the city. The schools, private and public,
are of the best; the streets are well laid out, wide and macadamized,
providing most excellent drives; thoroughfares are illuminated with
gas and electricity, sidewalks are uniform and nagged. The public
water supply is ample for all purposes. The present village officers
are: James E. Hogan, President; W. W. Tompkins, W. A. Switzer,
Patrick E. Haley and William Ross, Trustees; Peter A. Hayes,
Clerk; A. W. Bevers, Collector of Taxes; George T. Sackett,
Treasurer.

Dobbs Ferry, in the town of Greenburgh, was incorporated as a
village on July 5, 1873. It overlooks the Hudson River and is in
many respects one of the most attractive suburban localities within
less than one hour's ride from New York City, which is nineteen
and a half miles distant, Frequent daily trains on the New York
Central and Hudson River Railroad connect the village with the

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city. Steamboats also run between the village and city. The pop-
ulation of the village was, at the last census, taken in Jan., 1898,
2,840. The village was originally known as Dobbs Ferry. To the
fact that a fisherman named Jeremiah Dobbs, a Swede, living in the
locality where the village is now situated, ferried travelers occa-
sionally across the Hudson, prior to and during the Kevolution, is
due the village's title. It was Dobbs Ferry then, it has been Dobbs
Ferry ever since, notwithstanding that the residents at one time de-
termined in public meeting to give the village a better sounding and
more appropriate title. The name of Greenburgh was chosen, and
under this title the village labored for a short time, but it was soon
found that the people longed for a return to the old-time name. An
act of the Legislature permitted the village to resume its old title,
and the ancient ferryman promises not soon to be forgotten. It
was in this locality that Gen. Washington and Sir Guy Carleton (in
command of the British Army) and Gov. Clinton met on May 3,
1783, after the suspension of hostilities, to arrange for a final ter-
mination of strife and for the granting of that independence for
which the Americans had so nobly fought. Ebenezer Hazard was
appointed first postmaster of New York City Oct. 5, 1775, by the
Continental Congress, on the recommendation of the New York
Provincial Congress. On Aug. 3, 1776, the day after the retreat of
the American Army from Long Island, he was ordered by the Com-
mittee of Safety to Dobbs Ferry, and in this neighborhood the New
York post office remained until after the evacuation of the city by
the British Army, in Nov., 1783. The village contains the hand-
some villas and country seats of many of New York City's most
wealthy merchants and professional men. It maintains most ex-
cellent schools, a national bank and a savings bank. It has an
abundant water supply. Electricity and gas are used for illuminat-
ing purposes, in streets and residences; streets are macadamized and
sidewalks flagged. The village supports churches of four different
denominations, viz.: A Presbyterian, an Episcopalian, a Methodist
and a Eoman Catholic.

The present officers of the village are: W. P. Brown, Presi-
dent; Sylvester L. Storms, James J. Gillespie, John W. Lawrence
and Alonzo Ackerman, Trustees; Lewis F. Murray, Clerk; Henry E.
Bliss, Treasurer; J. Eugene Baker, Collector.

The village of Ardsley, which lies adjacent to the village of
Dobbs Ferry, was incorporated in 1896, and has, according to the
census taken in Jan., 1898, a population of 372. It is principally a
residence locality, desirably situated and attractively laid out. Is

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easy of access, as both the New York Central and Hudson River
Bailroad and the Putnam Division of the New York Central Rail-
road have stations in the village. The present village officers: W.
I. Odell, President; George Q. Johnson, M. D., and S. G. M. Travis,
Trustees; William E. Slocum, Clerk; John H. Odell, Treasurer.

The village of Irvington was incorporated in 1872, and at the
time of the last census enumeration, in Jan., 1898, had a population
of 2,013. The village is charmingly situated on the banks of the
Hudson River, and contains the palatial residences of some of the
nation's most wealthy men. It is on the line of the New York Cen-
tral and Hudson River Railroad, twenty-three miles from New York
City. The place was formerly known as "Dearman," named in
honor of one of its earliest residents. The present name of the
village is derived from Washington Irving, whose former home,
"Sunnyside," is located near the northern boundary line of the in-
corporation. The village is famous for its broad macadamized
streets and the modern public improvements with which it is sup-
plied. The present village officers are: Henry H. Cannon, Presi-
dent; John Gibbons, Anthony Fallon, William R. Lonergan and
John O'Connor, Trustees; T. W. Crisfield, Clerk; John Vaughen,
Collector of Taxes; Daniel Gilligan, Treasurer.

Tarrytown, or as it was originally known, Tarwetown, was set-
tled by the Dutch shortly after 1680. The latter name was derived
from the Dutch word "tarwe," meaning wheat; an overabundance
of that particular grain in the locality probably suggested it being
called "the wheat town/' The present village was incorporated
in 1870. The population in 1880 was 3,025, in 1890 it was 3,563,
in January, 1898, it was 4,674. The town's location is most delight-
ful, commanding one of the finest views up and down the Hudson
River. It overlooks the Tappan Zee at the widest point of the river.
It is an important station on the Hudson River Railroad, twenty-six
miles from New York City. A steam ferry connects this village
with the village of Nyack, on the opposite side of the Hudson, dur-
ing the summer months. Steamboats make daily trips to and from
New York City. This village is said to be one of the wealthiest, if
not the wealthiest village, in this country, considering the value
of real estate and value of the personal property of its inhabitants.

The Westchester County Savings Bank was incorporated by an
act of the Legislature passed July 21, 1853.

The Legislature by an act passed April 9, 1852, gave John C.
Bard authority to establish a ferry across the Hudson River from
Tarrytown to Nyack.

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A franchise was given David D. Smith and Tunis Smith for a
ferry between Tarry town and Nyack, by an act of the Legislature
passed April 21, 1870.

Solomon Lodge, No. 196, F. and A. M., was started in White
Plains in 1812, and in 1820 it became established in Tarrytown.
Conqueror Hook and Ladder Company was incorporated April 10,
1860; Eescue Fire Engine Company was incorporated April 16,
1860; the Tarrytown Fire Department was incorporated May 5,
1870.

The following are village officers: Charles Gross, President;
Edward S. Yocum, Andrew H. Brown, Peter Tidaback, William J.
Odell, George D. Minton and Edward Buckhout, Trustees; Warren
C. Brown, Clerk; Frederick A. Eussell, Treasurer; Thomas Eawcliff,
Collector of Taxes. Post office address, Tarrytown, N. Y.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

JAMES BIRD.

James Bird, former President of
the village of Tarrytown, was born
in Tarrytown, on December 24,
1834, a son of Edmund and Sarah
(Howes) Bird. He was educated at
Newman's Academy, and at an
early age entered upon an active
business life. He was married in
December, 1858, to Miss Elizabeth
Olmstead, daughter of Silas and
Nancy Olmstead, of Tarrytown; his
wife died in 1882. He was married
August 10, 1888, to Miss Louisa H.
Miller, of Tarrytown. Mr. Bird has
for years been conspicuous in pub-
lic affairs, a leader among his fel-
low-citizens. He is a Republican.
He was elected as a Trustee of the
village of North Tarrytown for two
consecutive years; later President
of that village three years; Treas-
urer of the school district several
years, and was chief engineer of the
Fire Department. President of the
village of Tarrytown, two years
member of the National Associa-
tion of Chief Engineers of Fire De-
partments; prominent official in
Solomon's Lodge, F. and A. M.;
high priest of R. A. M. several
terms; a sir knight of the West-
chester Commandery, and a mem-
ber of the Mystic Shrine of Mecca

Temple, New York. Is also a mem-
ber of the Sons of the Revolution.
His grandfather, Edmund Bird,
joined the revolutionary army at
Boston, when 19 years of age, under
Col. Vose, and continued through-
out the war, rising from a drummer
boy to the position of a major. He
took part in many important en-
gagements, and was promoted for
bravery and at the end received a
gold medal from the hands of Gen.
Washington. Mr. Bird's father
served in the war of 1812.

BARNETT H. ENGELKE.

Barnett Henry Engelke, Water
Commissioner, was born August
24, 1839, in Pine Plains, N. Y., a
son of Henry and Christine (von
Eckel) Engelke. He was educated
in the public schools of New York
city and at an early age engaged
in mercantile pursuits with con-
siderable success. He was for a
number of years employed in for-
eign trade, with the West Indies
and South America. When the
civil war broke out he was in Ber-
muda. He returned to his home
and enlisted in July, 1861, as a
member of the First New York
Mounted Rifles. In 1862 he was ap-
pointed adjutant of same regiment.

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In 1864 he was appointed aide-de-
camp on the staff of Gen. A. V.
Kautz, and as acting ordnance offi-
cer of the cavalry division of the
Army of the James. Subsequently
he served on the staff of Gen. R.
S. MacKenzie. He participated in
thirty-two engagements, beginning
with those on the Peninsula and
ending at Appomattox Court House,
Va. From 1865 to 1868 he was on
special duty in the Department of
Missouri, at the headquarters of
Gen. W. T. Sherman. In 1868 he
engaged in business in St. Louis.
On June 23, 1868, he was married
to Miss Elizabeth Lovejoy Brant,
daughter of Col. Henry B. and Ma-
tilda Brant, of St. Louis, Mo. She
died May 11, 1898. He became a
member of Oriental R. A. Chapter
and Ascalon Commandery K. T.,
No. 16, St. Louis, Mo., and St. Louis
Lodge, No. 9, B. P. O. Elks. In
1885 he removed to Tarrytown and
engaged in the general grocery bus-
iness, which business he still con-
tinues. In 1886 he was appointed
by the Tarrytown Board of Village
Trustees as a member of the Board
of Health and was elected president
of that boti/ two terms. He was
elected in 1897 on the Citizens'
ticket as a Water Commissioner of
the village and chosen president of
the board. In politics Mr. Engelke
is a Democrat of the old school. He
is a conservative business man and
generally respected.

Republican Club, was formerly a
member of the Tarrytown Board of
Health, and is now the Village San-
itary Inspector; has held the office
of regent in the Kyk-Uit Council,
R. A., for two years, and is a ves-
tryman of St. Mark's Protestant
Episcopal Church, of North Tarry-
town. His occupation is that of a
real estate broker, expert appraiser
and general auctioneer.

JOHN W. FREE.

Jrahn W. Free, of Tarrytown, was
born on January 11, 1856, in Beek-
mantown (now North Tarrytown),
in the town of Mount Pleasant, and
is a descendant of one of the oldest
Westchester County families, prom-
inent even prior to the revolution.
He is a son of John H. and Sarah
M. (Warner) Free. Was educated
in the public schools of his native
town. He was married June 11,
1880, to Miss Addie L. Brewer,
daughter of Abram and Lavinia
Brewer, of Tarrytown. Mr. Free
is a man of affairs, a public-spir-
ited citizen. In politics he is a Re-
publican, at all times interested in
the success of his party principles.
He is president of the Young Men's

CHARLES GROSS.

Charles Gross, President of the
village of Tarrytown, was born in
that village on June 17, 1865, a son
of August and Anna Maria (Bing)
Gross. He was educated in the
public schools of his native town,
and being industriously inclined,
at the age of 22 he entered into
partnership with his father and
brother John, under the firm of A.
F. Gross & Sons. They succeeded
Messrs. Biers & Parnell in the
meat market business, and at pres-
ent it is one of the most reliable
and representative establishments
of Tarrytown. He was married on
February 15, 1887, to Miss Jose-
phine Dann, of Tarrytown, who
died the following year. His sec-
ond marriage took place on October
24, 1894, when Miss Carrie Taylor,
of New York city, became his wife.
In politics Mr. Gross is a Republi-
can, has been chairman for a num-
ber of years of his district commit-
tee, a member of the County Com-
mittee and a delegate to county,
district and Assembly conventions.
The first political position held by
I him was that of village Trustee, to
I which he was elected in 1892. In
; 1893 he was re-elected for two
years, having been nominated on
the Republican ticket and endorsed
on the Democratic ticket. He de-
clined the nomination the following
year. In 1896 he was waited on by
i a committee of citizens to be their
j candidate for President of the vil-
I lage, which he also declined. In
I 1897 he was nominated on the Re-
! publican ticket for Trustee and en-
| dorsed on the Democratic ticket,
I but declined. He was then placed
in nomination as President on a
Citizens' ticket, to which office he
was elected by a large majority

FRANK V. MILLARD.

JAMES BIRD.

GEORGE HOPE MAIRS.

CHARLES GROSS.

FRANK R. PIERSON.

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over a popular opponent. His ad-
ministration of the office proved so
acceptable to his fellow-citizens
that he was forced to again become
a candidate for the Presidency in
1898 and again he was elected by an
equally large majority. 'Mr. Gross
is an active fireman, was one of the
organizers of Jackson Engine Com-
pany, No. 1, and was foreman of
that company for six years, and
three years secretary. He was for-
merly a member of Irving Hose
Company, in which company he
held the office of secretary two
years and assistant foreman one
year. He is a member of the Pres-
byterian Church of Irvington and
a member of the Board of Deacons
of that church. Mr. Gross enjoys
the distinction of being the young-
est member ever elected to the
Board of Trustees, and also the
youngest president.

SAMUEL T. KNAPP.

Samuel T. Knapp, a former Vil-
lage Trustee, of Tarrytown, was
born in Clarkstown, Rockland
County, N. Y., on April 21, 1847, a
son of William and Elizabeth (Van
Orden) Knapp. He was educated
in the public schools of his native
town. He is, as he has oeen for
years, proprietor of livery, sale and
exchange stables at Tarrytown. He
is considered one of the substantial
business men of his home village.
He has served his village in the
capacity of Village Trustee for five
years. As a member 01 the local
Board of Health, he has proved
specially useful. He is one of the
original members of Hope Hose
Company, of Tarrytown, and for
many years was at the head of that
organization as its foreman; is a
member of the Exempt Firemen's
Association. In politics Mr. Knapp
has always acted with the Demo-
cratic party. He was married on
October 25, 1882, to Miss Emma
Dammann, daughter of Bernard
and Caroline Dammann, of Tarry-
town.

AUGUSTUS KONRAD.

Augustus Konrad, resident of
Tarrytown, was born in Moriches,

Suffolk County, N. Y., on May 28,
1855, a son of Philip and Jane
(Lyte) Konrad. He was educated
in private schools and in Williston
Seminary. He removed to Tarry-
town at an early age. In the latter
place he has long been closely iden-
tified with public affairs; in politics
he associates himself with the Re-
publican party. He has been elect-
ed to the office of Justice of the
Peace, was a member of the Town
Board of Health, a Special Deputy
Sheriff, member of the Village
Board of Health, served many
years as agent for the American
Society for the Prevention of Cru-
elty to Animals, is deputy grand
chief templar of the I. O. G. T. of
New York State, and is a deacon of
the Second Reformed Church. He
was married on August 8, 1885, to
Miss Christina Glass, daughter of
David Glass, of Tarrytown. Mr.
Konrad is at present secretary of
the Hudson River Gas and Electric
Light Company.

ALFRED LAWRENCE.

Alfred Lawrence, former Chief of
Police of the village of Tarrytown,
was born on June 15, 1809, in the
city of New York, a son of Joha
and Maria (Crane) Lawrence. He
was educated in the Duane Street
School in his native city. He be-
came a resident of Tarrytown in
the year 1828, and has resided there
continuously. In August, 1841, Mr.
Lawrence was married to Miss
Emily Minerly, of the town of
Mount Pleasant. She died July 22,
1878. He was again married on
August 5, 1885, to Miss Emiline
Cole, daughter of Jacob and Aletia
Cole, of Dutchess County. Through
the efforts of Mr. Lawrence a Fire
Department was organized in Tar-
rytown, in 1860. He was elected its
chief engineer. In 1861 Mr. Law-
rence induced thirty-five members
of the Fire Department to enlist
with him for a term of two years,
in Company H, of the Thirty-second
Regiment, New York State Volun-
teers. Mr. Lawrence took part,
with his regiment, in all the great
battles on the Potomac. He en-
listed as a private, but returned as
a first lieutenant, having been pro-

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moted for bravery. Besides filling
the office of Chie.. of Police for
many years, Mr. Lawrence held for
twenty years or more the position
of Deputy Sheriff, and also that of
Overseer of the Poor and Constable
of the town of Greenburgh. He was
for a long period one of the best-
known auctioneers in the county.
In latter years he has been engaged
in the hotel business. Mr. Law-
rence is a Democrat in politics.

RICHARD LIVINGSTON.

Richard Livingston, of Tarry-
town, was born in Ireland, on
March 17, 1866, a son of Joseph
and Sarah J. (Taggart) Livingston.
He was educated in the public
schools of Tarrytown, to which
place he removed with his parents
when he was but six years of age,
and where he has since resided. He
was early apprenticed to the car-
penter trade and now is an employ-
ing carpenter and builder, and is
also a member of the shoe firm of
Aldridge & Co. He is unmarried.
He takes an active interest in pub-
lic affairs; politically he is classi-
fied as a Republican. He has served
in several village and school dis-
trict offices, in the Republican
Town Committee, and has ably rep-
resented his locality in political
conventions. He is a prominent
official in Solomon's Lodge, No. 196,
F. and A. M.

GEORGE H. MAIRS.

>George Hope Mairs, of Irving-
ton, town of Greenburgh, though
born in the city of New York, is
considered as a native of the said
town, owing to the fact that his
parents became residents of that
place within a few months after
Mr. Mairs' birth, which occurred
on December 16, 1866, and the fact
that as long as the latter can re-
member distinctly he has been a
resident of Irvington. He is a son
of John D. and Mary (St. John)
Mairs. His ancestors are entitled
to a prominent place in the coun-
try's early history and his family
connections are of the best in the
State. He received his preparatory
education in St. Paul's School, Con-

cord, N. H., and afterward entered
Harvard University, from which he
graduated in 1889. He began busi-
ness as a broker as a member of
the firm of Thompson & Mairs, with
offices in New York city, and this
same business co-partnership con-
tinues. In politics Mr. Mairs has
always been identified with the Re-
publican party, but never until 1897
was he a candidate for office, then
only after repeated urgings did he
consent to accept his party's nom-
ination for member of Assembly in
the Second Assembly District.
Though an active business man, he
recognizes that a duty devolving
upon good citizenship requires that
even men closest employed with
their private affairs owe some sac-
rifice of time to the public inter-
ests. Though defeated in his race
for the Assembly, Mr. Mairs, a
comparatively unknown man, as-
tonished the politicians by over-
coming a strong Democratic ma-
jority in that portion of the district
lying within Westchester County.
On August 27, 1898, Mr. Mairs, at
White Plains, received the Republi-
can nomination for State Senator.
He was married on April 26, 1894,
to Miss Caroline Elise Jaffray
Hurst, daughter, of P. W. J. and
Caroline (Jaffray) Hurst, of Irving-
ton.

FRANK V. MILLARD.

Frank Vincent Millard, of Tarry-
town, was born February 27, 1867,
in the village of Tarrytown, a son
of James S. and Elizabeth A.
(Purdy) Millard. He received his
preparatory education in the
schools of Tarrytown and gradu-
ated with special honor from Yale
University in the class of 1888, after
which he studied law and was duly
admitted to practice on February
13, 1890. His success dates from
the very commencement of his ca-
reer, and though still a young man
he occupies an enviable position
near the very head of his profes-
sion in the county. He early took
an active part and prominent place
in politics. In 1896 he was chosen
chairman of the Republican County
Committee to succeed ex- Judge
William H. Robertson, who had
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years, and who had declined re-
election on account of ill health.
Mr. Millard has been re-elected
each year since. He has represent-
ed his party in local, county, ju-
dicial, Congressional, State and na-
tional conventions. The first office
to which he was elected was that of
Town Clerk, then followed his elec-
tion as Supervisor in 1892, the first
Republican ever elected Supervisor
in the town of Greenburgh. He
was subsequently appointed coun-
sel to the Town Board, to the Board
of Assessors, to the Board of High-
way Commissioners of both the
towns of Greenburgh and Mount
Pleasant, to the Excise Board, to
the Board of Health, to the Tarry-
town Village Board of Trustees,
and to various village boards;
Counsel for the town of Mount
Pleasant, counsel for the County
Superintendent of the Poor; was
elected a member of the Tarrytown
Board of Education, trustee and
counsel for the Westchester County
Savings Bank. He was for eight
years foreman of Hope Hose Com-
pany No. 1, of Tarrytown, and is
chairman of the Board of Directors
of the Exempt Firemen's Associa-
tion, and assistant engineer of the
department; is president of the
Young Men's Lyceum. He is also
a member of Solomon's Lodge, No.
196, P. and A. M. Mr. Millard was
married December 30, 1891, to Miss
Grace Requa, daughter of Isaac Re-
qua, of Tarrytown. Mr. Millard
has always resided in his native
village.

FRANK R. PIERSON.

Frank R. Pierson, Water Com-
missioner and president of the
Board of Education, of Tarrytown,
was born in Boston, Mass., on Jan-
uary 22, 1855, a son of Paul R. B.
and Eliza (Romer) Pierson. He
comes of good American stock, his
ancestors having been closely iden-
tified with the early history of this
country and active on the right side
during the revolutionary period.
He was educated in the public
schools of his native city. He be-
came a resident of Tarrytown in
1866, where he is engaged in busi-
ness as an importer and dealer in

plants and bulbs, and is the most
extensive rose grower in the United
States. As a business man he is
best known. He was elected a
member of the first Board of Wa-
ter Commissioners of the village of
Tarrytown, and served in the ca-
pacity of secretary to the board.
He continued in that office until
pressure of business compelled his
resignation. As a member of the
local Board of Education he has
been of valuable service. As pres-
ident of that body he was able to
assist materially in formulating
plans for the construction of new
school buildings much needed. The
Washington Irving High School
building just completed in Tarry-
town is due greatly to his untiring
zeal and persistent effort. The
building has been pronounced by
the State authorities to be one of
the best-equipped institutions for
school purposes in the State. Mr.
Pierson is one of the original mem-
bers of the Tarrytown Improve-
ment Society. He has been for
years president of the Board of
Trustees of Asbury Methodist Epis-
copal Church. He is a charter
member of Hope Hose Company,
Tarrytown, and has been fifteen
years an active member of same.
In politics Mr. Pierson is a Repub-
lican.

FREDERICK A. RUSSELL.

Frederick A. Russell, Treasurer
of the village of Tarrytown, was
born at Marion, N. Y., on January
24, 1855, a son of Giles B. and Maria
A. (Holcomb) Russell. He was ed-
ucated at Marion Collegiate Insti-
tute and Eastman's Business Col-
lege. In 1874 he removed to the
town of Greenburgh, where he has
continued to reside. He was mar-
ried in 1875 to Miss Mary A. Brown,
daughter of George Brown, of Pal-
myra. Mr. Russell is an active Re-
publican and as such he was ap-
pointed as Drug Appraiser in the
New York Custom House in 1890
and served four years. He has
served two years as Village Treas-
urer. Mr. Russell entered the drug
business as an apprentice when 12
years of age, and has been engaged
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time. Served as clerk in Palmyra
and Yonkers, and in 1875 estab-
lished a store at Irvington, N. Y.,
as proprietor, remaining there
eleven years. In March, 1894, en-
gaged in business at Tarrytown as
a member of the firm of Russell &
Lawrie. Mr. Russell's long and
practical business experience, cou-
pled with his personal popularity
and high character, earned among
a critical community to which he
came an entire stranger, has added
much to the success of his firm.
This was attested when he unwill-
ingly accepted a nomination for
village Treasurer, and was elected
over his opponent, who had held
the office for fifteen years, and
again the next year when he was
re-elected, and was the only one on
his ticket thus honored.

EDWIN A. STUDWELL.

Edwin A. Studwell, president of
the Health Board, village of Tarry-
town, was born in South Salem
July 22, 1837, a son of Edwin and
Eliza (Hull) Studwell. His father,
who is still living at the age of 95
years, is a lineal descendant of
Thomas Studwell, who, with three
others, purchased in 1660 from the
Dutch West India Company a
greater part of what is now the
town of Rye, and of William
Mead, who came to this country
in 1640, and settled near Green-
wich, Conn. On his mother's side
his connections are equally illus-
trious, his grandfather and other
relatives having fought in the early
Indian wars and for American in-
dependence. In 1857 Mr. Studwell
left his father's farm to seek a for-
tune in New York city. He became
identified with an extensive shoe
manufacturing and jobbing busi-
ness. As is quite natural, he in
early life took to politics, identi-
fying himself with the abolition
movement. As a member of the
"Home Guards" he assisted in pro-
tecting the New York Tribune
office, Plymouth Church and the
home of Henry Ward Beecher, dur-
ing the riots in 1863. In 1866 he
was an advocate of woman's suf-
frage and became prominent in all
movements organized to advance
that cause. In 1866 he became pub-

lisher of the official organ of the
radical branch of the Hicksite
Friends. After the close of the
civil war Mr. Studwell became in-
terested in the reorganization of
the Southern States, his business
interests in the State of Florida ac-
quainting him with what he con-
sidered to be the wants of the
South. To his organization is said
to be due the credit of the Repub-
licans controlling for a long time
the State of Florida. In 1868 he
was chosen a Grant Presidential
Elector from the Third Congres-
sional District (Brooklyn) of New
York. In 1871 he assisted in or-
ganizing the National Bureau of
Migration, with Horace Greely as
president, Gen. Franz Sigel as
chairman of Executive Committee
and himself as chairman of the
Finance Committee. In 1872 he
founded a town on the St. John's
River, naming it in honor of Henry
Ward Beecher. In 1872 he was
elected a delegate from Florida to
the National Convention of the Lib-
eral Republican party, which nomi-
nated Horace Greely for President.
He was president for twelve years
of the Florida Improvement Com-
pany. He became active as a mem-
ber of the Anti-Saloon Republican
League. In 1884 he removed from
Brooklyn to Tarrytown. In 1886,
at the organization of the Pocantico
Water Company, he became its
president, and under his adminis-
tration, during three years, water
was introduced into the villages of
North Tarrytown, Dobbs Ferry and
Hastings. He was instrumental in
having the first Republican League
organized in the United States
that is the Greenburgh Republican
League, still in existence. Mr.
Studwell, on September 23, 1862,
was married, by the Friends' cere-
mony, to Miss Mary Brown Mer-
ritt, daughter of John J. and Han-
nah Brown Merritt, of Brooklyn;
she died October 5, 1873. He was
remarried December 15, 1876, to
Miss Emeliza Close, daughter of Jo-
seph B. Close, of Bayonne City, N.
J., but formerly of New York city.
Her father's family settled near
Greenwich, Conn., early in the six-
teenth century, but removed to
North Salem prior to the revolu-
tion.

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FREDERICK E. WEEKS.

Frederick E. Weeks, Assistant
District Attorney of the county,
was born in the town of Mount
Pleasant on October 6, 1870, a son
of Abel and Elmira F. (Miller)
Weeks. He was educated in the
North Tarrytown Public School and
subsequently studied law, graduat-
ing from the New York University
Law School. He removed with his
parents to the adjoining village of
Tarrytown about 1888, where he at
present resides. He took an early
interest in politics, connecting him-
self with the Republican party, and
this fact, associated with the fact
that he was capable of filling the
position, secured for him the ap-
pointment to the office of assistant
to District Attorney George C. An-
drews, in January, 1896. Mr.
Weeks had for some time been a
member of the Seventy-first Regi-
ment, N. Y. S. N. G., before war
had been declared between the
United States and Spain. When his
regiment received marching orders
he resigned his position and re-

ported to his regiment for duty as a
good soldier, which he has proven
himself to be. He was urged by
friends not to enlist for the war
with his regiment, on the ground
that his health, then none the best,
would not permit his undergoing
the hardships and fatigues of army
life, and endeavored to prove to
him that on account of physical
disability he could not be required
or expected to enlist with his reg-
iment. In spite of this he, accom-
panied by a younger brother, went
to the front, took part in the battles
fought at Santiago de Cuba, was
eommended for bravery displayed,
and came home broken in health
and promising to be an invalid for
some time to come. He has for a
long period been an official and
prominent in Conqueror Hook and
Ladder Company, of Tarrytown; is
a member of Solomon's Lodge, No.
196, F. and A. M.; a member of
Westchester Lodge, I. O. O. F., and
member of the Junior Order of
American Mechanics. He is un-
married.

TOWN OF HARRISON.

Prior to 1702 this town was a part of the town of Rye, and be-
came a separate town organization March 7, 1788. It is bounded on
the north by North Castle, east and southerly by Rye, west by Ma-
maroneck, White Plains and North Castle; the south line of the
town is about one mile from the Sound, and the northeast corner
touches upon the west line of Connecticut; is distant thirty miles
from New York City. The town can be readily reached by way of
White Plains, on the Harlem Railroad, as it is only three miles dis-
tant east of the latter place, or from Harrison Station, on the New
York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad.

The town derives its name from John Harrison, who became
owner of the land, on which the town was erected, by purchase from
the Indians in 1695. The town was oftentimes called "The Pur-
chase" and "Harrison's Precinct." Records tell little about John
Harrison's history previous to the investment which deprived Rye
of much of its cherished land.

The surface of the town is mostly level; soil loam, fertile and

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well-cultivated, drained by Blind Brook (Mockquams) and Mamar-
oneck Elver, running south into Long Island Sound. Some of
the finest farms in Westchester County may be found in this town,
as well as some of the most handsomely laid out country seats.

According to the town's record, the first town meeting was held
April 2, 1776, when Samuel Haviland was chosen Supervisor, to-
gether with other officials. The next meeting of the electors in
Harrison's Precinct, held April 1, 1783, elected Isaac Maynard
Supervisor. Names of Supervisors who follow will be found on
another page. The present town officers are: Supervisor, George
T. Gray, post office address White Plains; Town Clerk^ Frank P.
Coxe, Harrison Station; Collector of Taxes, Michael H. White, Pur-
chase; Assessors, James H. Hyatt, Albert Sutton and Nicholas E.
Burger; Justices of the Peace, Emmett S. Crowe, Harrison, August
C. Beyer, White Plains, John C. Haviland, Eye, Andrew Garrett,
White Plains; Commissioners of Highways, David M. Haviland,
Harrison, Frederick P. Schmaling, Port Chester, Isaac Carpenter,
White Plains. The Supervisor, Town Clerk, Justices of the Peace
and Citizen Member George T. Burling composed the Board of
Health; Health Officer, L. E. Peeler, M. D.

According to the census enumerations made in the several years
the population of this town was as follows: In 1830, 1,085; 1835,
1,016; 1840, 1,139; 1845, 1,039; 1850, 1,262; 1855, 1,271; 1860,
1,413; 1865, 1,380; 1870, 787; 1875, 1,431; 1880, 1,494; 1890, 1,485.

TOWN OF LEWISBOEO.

This town was first organized as Salem, under the act of March
7, 1788. The name was changed to South Salem April 6, 1806, and
again changed to Lewisboro on Feb. 13, 1840. The title of South
Salem was given to distinguish it from the northern town of similar
name. The last change was made in honor of John Lewis, who, in
1840, gave the sum of $10,000 to establish a fund to aid in the main-
tenance of the town's public schools. That fund is still in existence
and trustees to care for it are regularly chosen. Mr. Lewis died Oct.
1, 1871, and his remains are interred in the old Lewisboro Burying
Ground. The town is bounded on the north by North Salem; east
by the State of Connecticut; south and west by the towns of Pound-
ridge and Bedford; west by Somers. Distant fifty miles from New
York City.

Goldens Bridge, within the town's limits, is situated on the
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station, Harlem Railroad; Lewisboro and Cross Eiver are also
reached by way of Katonah.

Like neighboring towns, Lewisboro formerly belonged to the
Province of Connecticut. In this town Major Andre found a tem-
porary prison shortly after his capture at Tarrytown. Here he
wrote the letter to Gen. Washington, confessing as to who he was
and the nature of the business that brought him in the locality
where his capture was effected. The early history of Lewisboro is
more than interesting, but limited space will not permit here of
lengthy historical reviews.

The town's population as given by census enumerations was in
1830, 1,537; in 1835, 1,470; in 1840, 1,619; in 1845, 1,514; in 1850,
1,608; in 1855, 1,775; in 1860, 1,885; in 1865, 1,653; in 1870, 1,601;
in 1875, 1,508; in 1880, 1,612; in 1890, 1,417.

The greater portion of the town is composed of most desirable
farm land, where fruit and all kinds of farm products thrive abund-
antly. Its water supply is ample.

A fair average estimated value of land per acre is said to be $45.
The town has no indebtedness. The town's assessed valuation, this
year, is: Keal, $853,141; personal, $183,885. The rate of tax this
year is $6.99 per $1,000. Property sold for unpaid taxes at auction
is bought usually by private individuals. Back taxes are payable to
the Supervisor.

The town has no lawyers among its residents. The physician*
are Dr. W. H. Stowe, Cross River, and Dr. J. H. Churchill, South
Salem. There are no banking institutions in the town.

Members of the Town Board also act as members of the Health
Board and of the Board of Auditors. Dr. W. H. Stowe is Town
Health Officer.

The postmasters in the town are: George Bennett, Goldenu
Bridge; William Moore, Cross River; Henry E. Johns, Lake Wacca-
buc; Stephen G. Seymour, Lewisboro; Rufus R. Smith, Vista;
George Lawrence, South Salem.

The churches in the town are the Methodist at Goldene Bridge,
Baptist and Methodist at Cross River, Presbyterian and Episcopa-
lian at South Salem, Methodist and Baptist at Vista.

The first record of a town meeting held in the town is that of
the one held April 2, 1751, when Jacob Wall was named for Super-
visor, together with other town officers.

The present officers of the town are: James F. Lawrence, Su-
pervisor, South Salem; Frederick Howe, Town Clerk, Cross River;
Collector of Taxes, Ezra B. Scofield, Poundridge; Justices of the

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Peace, Samuel H. Lawrence, Cross River; C. C. Green, Goldens
Bridge; Stephen G. Seymour, Lewisboro; Assessors, Stephen Hoyt,
South Salem; Jared E. Mead, Lake Waccabuc, and Cyrus Bishop,
Lewisboro.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

SAMUEL H. LAWRENCE.

Samuel H. Lawrence, a Justice of
the Peace, of Lewisboro, was born
in that town on November 2, 1844,
a son of George W. and Marietta
(Hull) Lawrence. He was educated
in the public schools of his native
town and became engaged in the
occupation of a farmer. He has al-
ways resided at Cross River. On
October 18, 1876, he was married to
Miss Anna LeCount, daughter of
Walter L. and Frances S. LeCount,
of New Rochelle. Mr. Lawrence
has for years taken an active inter-
est in politics, associated with the
Republican party. He has been a
Justice of the Peace since 1894; was
a Commissioner of Highways for
twelve years and Town Clerk for
five years. George W. Lawrence,
the father of the subject of this
sketch, was an influential citizen
of the town, and Captain Samuel
Lawrence, the grandfather, at an
early age, joined the American
Army and fought in the revolution,
taking part in the Battle of White
Plains and in other engagements.
He remembered the burning of
Young's House, near Elmsford, dur-
ing the Battle of White Plains, as
ke was a witness of the scene.

FREDERICK HOWE.

Frederick Howe, Town Clerk of
the town of Lewisboro, was born in
Lewisboro on October 28, 1832, a
son of Jeremiah and Lucy (Mead)
Howe. His father served eight
years as Supervisor and fifteen
years as Town Clerk of the town of
Lewisboro. His grandfather, Jere-
miah Howe,was a soldier in the war
of 1812, and his great grandfather
won distinction in the revolution-
ary war. On the maternal side he
is a descendant of William Mead,
who came to this country in 1640.
Mr. Howe was educated in the pub-
lic school of South Salem. Was
married on November 10, 1874, to
Miss Mary E. Morton, daughter of
Oscar and Amelia F. Morton, of
New York city. Since he became a
voter Mr. Howe has been a Repub-
lican. He has held the office of
Town Clerk twenty-two years, the
office of Trustee of the Lewis
School Fund for twenty-four years
and has been a member of the
Town Health Board twenty-two
years.

TOWN OF MAMAKONECK.

This town was organized under the general act in 1788. It
was formerly a part of the Manor of Scarsdale. It is bounded, ac-
cording to description at time of organization, on the south hy New
Bochelle, east by Long Island Sound, north by the Mamaroneck
Kiver, west by the town of Scarsdale. Distant twenty-one miles
from New York City, on the New York, New Haven and Hartford
Bailroad. The name is of Indian origin, which interpreted means,
"The place where the fresh water falls into the salt," derived

FREDERICK HOWE.

SAMUEL H. LAWRENCE.

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doubtlessly from the fact that the fresh water of the Mamaroneck
Eiver runs into the salt water of the Sound. According to best
advices, the lands at Mamaroneck were purchased by John Eichbell,
from the Indians, the Indian deed bearing date Sept. 23, 1661;
Kichbell was an Englishman, representing many of his countrymen
who had entrusted him with a commission to purchase desirable
lands for settlement and mutual benefit.

The first recorded town election was held on April 2, 1697,
when Samuel Palmer was chosen Supervisor; he was at that period
one of the town's most extensive property owners. At that same
town meeting, William Palmer was elected Clerk and Constable;
James Mott as Assessor, and Henry Disbrow as Collector and Sur-
veyor of the Highways.

The town's population as given in the different census reports
has been as follows: In 1790, 452; in 1800, 503; in 1810, 496; in
1814, 797; in 1820, 878; in 1825, 1,032; in 1830, 838; in 1835, 882;
in 1840, 1,416; in 1845, 780; in 1850, 928; in 1855, 1,068; in 1860,
1,351; in 1865, 1,392; in 1870, 1,484; in 1875, 1,425; in 1880, 1,863;
in 1890, 2,385.

The assessed valuation of real property in the town, according
to the Assessors' last report, was $6,640,671; personal estate, $602,-
785. The tax rate for this year is $3.985 on $1,000, inside of the
village of Mamaroneck; $3.89 on $1,000 inside of the village of
Larchmont; $6.51 on $1,000 outside of villages.

The present officials of the town are: Supervisor, Charles M.
Baxter; Town Clerk, John C. Fairchild; Justices of the Peace, Jo-
seph H. McLaughlin, John W. McCabe, J. P. Canty and William E.
Peters; Collector of Taxes, John C. Kane; Assessors, W. H. Tilford,
W. H. Lang and Nehemiah Palmer. Post office address, Mamar-
oneck, N. Y.

Within the town limits are two villages, Larchmont and Ma-
maroneck.

Larchmont was incorporated as a village in 1891. According
to a census enumeration taken in Jan., 1898, it has a population of
711. Its present village officers are: Carsten Wendt, President;
William H. Campbell and C. M. Bird, Trustees; L. S. Knevals,
Clerk; A. C. Montross, Tax Collector; Joseph Bird, Treasurer.

The village of Mamaroneck, which was incorporated 1895, and
which is formed of part of the town of Mamaroneck and part of the
adjacent town of Rye, according to a census enumeration taken in
Jan., 1898, has a population of 3,729. The present officers of the
village of Mamaroneck are: President, Joseph H. McLaughlin;

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Trustees, Jacob Halstead, Daniel Warren, William J. Herlyn, Thos.
C. Palmer, Joseph Gilleaudeau, and George W. Haight; Clerk of
the Village, Charles W. Buckter; Eeceiver of Taxes, John C. Kane.

This village is connected with White Plains, the county seat,
the Tarrytown, White Plains and Mamaroneck Electric Kailroad.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

WILLIAM A. BOYD.

William A. Boyd, postmaster and
former Justice of the Peace of
Mamaroneck, is a native of Mamar-
oneck, and was born on November
21, 1851, of American parentage.
He is a son of William H. and
Nancy (Nicks) Boyd. He was edu-
cated in the public schools of
Mamaroneck and New York city.
Mr. Boyd was married on July 10,
1873, to Miss Mary Griffin, daugh-
ter of James and Hester Griffin, of
Mamaroneck. His wife died No-
vember, 1883. On September 4,
1892, he married Miss Elizabeth
Anthes, daughter of Frederick and
Dorethan Anthes, of Mamaroneck.
Mr. Boyd has always taken an ac-
tive interest in public affairs. In
politics he is a Republican. As an
evidence of his popularity atten-
tion may be directed to the various
offices to which he has been elected
from time to time. He was ap-
pointed postmaster of Mamaroneck
by President Grant in 1873 and con-
tinued in that office until 1885, was
reappointed to the same office by
President McKinley on March 17,
1898; served as Town Clerk in
1875-76, was a Justice of the Peace
from 1881 to 1897, Clerk of the
Town Board of Health from 1881 to
1897, Collector of Taxes in 1887,
Trustee of High School two years,
captain of the Fire Patrol for seven
years, and has been a member of
the Republican County Committee,
representing Mamaroneck, since
1891.

JACOB HALSTEAD.

Jacob Halstead, a Trustee of the
Village of Mamaroneck, was born in
the town of Harrison, in this coun-
ty, on April 9, 1860; a son of David

P. and Fannie A. (Cooley) Hal-
stead. Was educated at Exeter, N.
H., and at the New York University
and Columbia Law School. He be-
gan the study of law in the offices
of Winsor & Marsh, New York city,
and on his being admitted to the
bar, in February, 1884, accepted the
position of managing clerk in the
offices of Knox & Woodward, of
New York city. In 1886 he entered
business on his own account. His
practice is general and his clientage
large; has been engaged in many
important cases, and is highly re-
garded by judges on account of the
careful attention he gives to the
preparation of papers submitted in
actions conducted by him. He is an
easy and effective speaker and pop-
ular with jurors. In politics Mr.
Halstead has always acted with the
Republican party, and is to-day a
recognized leader of that party in
the county. For several years he
has served his town as a member
of the Republican County Commit-
tee. He has for a number of years
been one of three composing the
District Committee of the Second
Assembly District. He has repeat-
edly been sent as a delegate to
State, county and local conventions
of his party. Five years ago he
removed from the town of Harrison
to his present residence in Mamar-
oneck. Took an active interest in
the incorporation of Mamaroneck
and Rye Neck as a village, favoring
the proposition. In the spring of
1898 he was elected a Village Trus-
tee. Is also a member of the Re-
publican Club of New York city and
a member of the Larchmont Yacht
Club. Mr. Halstead was married on
April 8, 1885, to Miss Clara S. Ken-
worthy, daughter of Richard and
Mary Kenworthy, of Poughkeepsie.
They have one child, a son.

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JOHN C. KANE.

John C. Kane, Tax Collector of
Mamaroneck, was born in Port
Chester on June 27, 1854, a son of
Michael and Elizabeth (Nilan)
Kane. He was educated in private
and public schools of Port Chester.
Leaving school he became connect-
ed with the bolt manufactory of
Russell, Birdsall & Ward, where he
remained until appointed, in 1860,
as baggage master of the New
York, New Haven & Hartford Rail-
road, at Rye. He served ten years
in the latter position and then was
promoted to station agent of the
same railroad at Mamaroneck, the
position which he still holds. He
has served eight years as Tax Col-
lector of the town of Mamaroneck
and was, in 1897, elected first Tax
Collector of the village of Mamar-
oneck and rechosen at subsequent
elections. Mr. Kane is a member
of Court Bonny Brook, No. 284, P.
of A., and a member of the C. B.
L. Society of his town. He was
married January 3, 1877, to Miss
Kate Maloy, daughter of Arthur
and Bridget Maloy, of Rye.

JOSEPH H. MCLAUGHLIN.

Joseph H. McLaughlin, President
of the village of Mamaroneck, was
born in Ireland on November 4>
1847, a son of James and Ellen Mc-
Laughlin. His father was a farmer
and on his father's farm Mr. Mc-
Laughlin spent his early days, and
was able to attend school only at
intervals; therefore, his education,
for want of opportunity, was very
meagre. In 1861 McLaughlin came
to this country in company with a
sister, and three months after ar-
rival he secured a position as er-
rand boy with a prominent firm in
New York city, members of which
firm have always remained his
friends. In 1862 he removed to
New Rochelle, in this county, where
he learned the trade of a plumber.
In 1871 he removed to Mamaroneck
and by honest dealing was soon
able to establish a prosperous busi-
ness for himself, and being a man
of progressive ideas he became
prominent in public affairs. He
was elected Town Clerk and recon-

structed that office by the introduc-
tion of modern methods. He is
serving the last year of his fourth
term as a Justice of the Peace. For
several years he has served as a
member of the Town Board of
Health. He was elected President
of the village of Mamaroneck in
May, 1898, and is president of the
Board of Trade. Mr. McLaughlin
was a Democrat prior to 1888, then
he espoused the cause of James G-.
Elaine, the Republican candidate
for President, and has since re-
mained a Republican. He was one
of five to organize the first fire en-
gine company, after the big fire in
January, 1886, and for eight years
he was foreman of Union Hook and
Ladder Company. He is now presi-
dent of the Fire Patrol. He is also
vice-president of the local Building
and Loan Association, and one of
the original trustees of the Union
Savings Bank of Westchester Coun-
ty at Mamaroneck. Mr. McLough-
lin was married May 18, 1876, to
Miss Mary O'Neill, daughter of Ed-
ward and Mary O'Neill, of Mamar-
oneck.

ALFRED M. PERRIN.

Alfred M. Perrin, a former Jus-
tice of the Peace, was born March
24, 1835, in the town of Mamaro-
neck, where he has since continued
to reside. He is a son of John and
Julia A. (Hobby) Perrin, and a
lineal descendant of the Huguenots.
Was educated in the public schools
of his native town. He married on
March 24, 1864, Miss Eliva J. Craw-
ford, daughter of Walter and Su-
sanah (Archer) Crawford, of
Mamaroneck. Mr. Perrin was the
first man to enlist from Mamaro-
neck for the late civil war, he be-
coming a member of Duryea's
Zouaves, the Fifth New York In-
fantry Regiment. He served as a
School Trustee, District No. 1, from
1871 to 1877; was elected a Justice
of the Peace, serving from 1894 to
1898. He subsequently ran as his
party's nominee for member of As-
sembly in the Second Westchester
County District and was defeated.
Mr. Perrin is a member of Apawa-
mis Lodge, F. and A. M.; a member

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of Sheldrake Council, Royal Area- which post was named in honor of
num, and a member of Flandreau John Flandreau, a cousin of Mr.
Post, G. A. R., of New Rochelle, Pen-in.

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT.

The town of Mount Pleasant was erected under an act of
March 7, 1788, and organized May 20, 1845. The township orig-
inally comprised all that part of the Manor of Philipsburgh lying
north of Greenburgh. It is bounded north by the town of Ossining
and New Castle, east by North Castle, south by Greenburgh, and
west by Ossining and the Hudson Biver. In 1845 the town was
divided to permit the formation of the town of Ossining. It gets its
name from its pleasant location upon high hills. The town's pop-
ulation, according to the several census enumerations taken, has
been as follows: In 1830, 4,932; in 1835; 5,757; in 1840, 7,308; in
1845, 2,962; in 1850, 3,323; in 1855, 3,677; in 1860, 4,517; in 1865,
4,389; in 1870, 5,210; in 1875, 5,411; in 1880, 5,450; in 1890, 5,844.

The names of the persons who have filled the office of Super-
visor in the town will be found on another page of this book, under
the head of Supervisors.

The present officers of the town are: Moses W. Taylor, Su-
pervisor; J. Benedict See, Town Clerk; Andrew Tracy, Daniel Arm-
strong, David H. Cox and Charles H. Hall, Justices of the Peace;
John E. Murray, Collector of Taxes. Post office address, North

Tarrytown, N. Y.

Sleepy Hollow, made famous by the writings of Washington
Irving, is located in the town. The town contains two thriving
villages, North Tarrytown and Pleasantville. Unionville, Sherman

Park, East View, Neperan, Pocantico Hills, Kensico and Tarrytown
Heights are also located in the town.

The assessed value of real estate in the town, last year, was
$9,903.349; personal property, $515,110. The tax rate for this year
is $4.218 per $1,000, inside the villages of North Tarrytown and
Pleasantville; $5.17 per $1,000 outside of villages.

North Tarrytown, on the Hudson River, was incorporated as
a village by vote of the electors on Dec. 17, 1874. Its first election
was held March 16, 1875. Josiah F. Kendall was elected its first
president. The locality was formerly named Beekmantown in honor
of its principal land owner. Its population in 1880 was 2,684, and
in 1890 it was 3,179. In Jan., 1898, the census showed a population
of 4,011.

....

EDWARD T. LOVATT.

MOSES W. TAYLOR.

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The village fire department was organized in 1876. Within the
village limits is located the beautiful and widely famed Sleepy Hol-
low Cemetery, which, prior to April 11, 1865, was known as the
Tarry town Cemetery. The present officers of the village are: Jo-
seph Ledwith, President; David Silver, Clerk; John Egan, Thomas
Birdsall, Milton Purdy, John Cahill and Owen Martin, Trustees;
Andrew Tracey, Collector; James Hawes, Treasurer. Post office
address, North Tarrytown, N. Y.

The North Tarrytown railroad station is at Tarrytown on the
New York Central and Hudson Eiver Eailroad.

Pleasantville, on the Harlem Railroad, was incorporated as a
Tillage in 1897, and, according to the special census taken in Jan.,
1898, has a population of 1,181. Its situation is very attractive,
and each year adds to its popularity as a residence locality. The
officers of the village are: Daniel P. Hays, President; William H.
Bell, H. E. Washburn, R. Brundage, Jr., and Willet C. Brown,
Trustees; William S. Moore, Clerk; Harry E. Smith, Tax Collector;
James C. Bogen, Treasurer.

BIOGEAPHICAL SKETCHES.

DANIEL P. HAYS.

Daniel Peixotto Hays, President
of the Village of Pleasantville, was
born in that place on March 28,
1854; a son of David and Judith
(Peixotto) Hays, and descendant of
Jacob Hays, who was High Consta-
ble of New York during the period
of the revolution. His great-grand-
father served with credit in the pa-
triot army in the revolutionary
war, and the homestead purchased
by him at the close of that memora-
ble struggle is still in possession of
Mr. Hays. His preparatory educa-
tion was obtained in the Thirteenth
Street Public School, in the city of
New York, and was graduated from
the College of the City of New York
in 1873. Having accepted employ-
ment as an office boy in the law
office of Carpentier & Beach while
pursuing his studies, at the time of
his graduation he had advanced to
the position of managing clerk with
the firm, and in 1877 was taken into
partnership with the senior mem-
ber, ex- Judge Beach, the new firm
becoming Beach & Hays. A few
months later, on the death of Judge

Beach, Mr. Hays formed a co-part-
nership with James S. Carpentier,
the remaining member of the old
firm, which was maintained until
the death of the latter in 1885. Mr.
Hays then became associated with
Samuel Greenbaum, under the firm
name of Hays & Greenbaum. On
May 1, 1898, Abraham Hershfield
was admitted, and the firm became,
as at present, Hays, Greenbaum &
Hershfield, with offices at 141
Broadway, New York city. Doubt-
less Mr. Hays is one of the best-
known lawyers in New York, as he
certainly ranks among the leaders
of his profession. He is method-
ical, painstaking and energetic and
devoted to the cause of his clients,
facts to which his popularity is due.
He has managed with ability and
success many important cases that
have come before the New York
courts, notably that of General
Adam Badeau against the executors
of General Grant's estate for serv-
ices in writing the "Grant Me-
moirs." He was counsel for Gen-
eral Sickles while the latter was
Sheriff of New York County, and is
his attorney at the present time.

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Mr. Hays argued the case for Gen-
eral Sickles against Ashbel Green
and others trustees of a railroad
mortgage, in the United States Su-
preme Court. He also argued be-
fore the Court of Appeals and won
the case of the people against Wil-
merding, involving the right of the
State to tax goods sold at auction,
arguing against the constitution- !
ality of the law. In politics Mr.
Hays has always been more or less i
interested, as a Democrat. He was j
a delegate to the State Convention,
from Rockland County, which nom-
inated David B. Hill for Governor.
He purchased the "Nyack City and
Country," published in Nyack, N.
Y., with a view of changing its po-
litical complexion and giving its
support to Grover Cleveland. The
paper is still a flourishing Demo-
cratic organ. In November, 1893,
Mr. Hays was appointed a commis-
sioner of appraisal to award dam-
ages caused by changes of grade
necessary for the depression of
tracks of the New York Central and
Harlem Railroad, in the Twenty-
third and Twenty-fourth Wards of
New York city. In the same year
he was appointed by Mayor Gilroy
as a Civil Service Commissioner of
the city of New York and was
chosen chairman of that body. In
his home village Mr. Hays has al-
ways been identified with the best
interests of the place, and has con-
tributed liberally to its progress.
He was a firm advocate for village
incorporation and did much to se-
cure the success of the movement.
In appreciation of his services in
tteir behalf, his fellow-citizens
elected him Village President, in
March, 1898. Mr. Hays is a mem-
ber of the Lawyers', the Reform,
the Manhattan, the Democratic and
other clubs. He was for several
terms president of the Harlem
Democratic Club. He was married
on April 10, 1880, to Miss Rachel
Hershfield, daughter of Aaron and
Betsy R. Hirshfield, of New York
city. They have five daughters.

EDWARD T. LOVATT.

Edward Trafford Lovatt, a former
President of the village of North
Tarrytown, was born in Newark,

N. J., on May 22, 1850, a son of
John and Mary A. Lovatt. He was
the eldest of six children. He was
educated in the public schools of
his native city, graduating from the
High School when but fifteen years
of age. His parents removed to
Tarrytown in 1866, where his father
established silk mills. He worked
in his father's mills until he suc-
ceeded in mastering the trade. To
satisfy an ambition to become a
lawyer he devoted all his leisure
hours to study. As his means
would not permit of his going to
college, he decided upon doing what
he considered the next best thing,
to avail himself of what means of
learning he had at hand. He passed
a creditable examination for ad-
mission to the bar and was admit-
ted to practice in 1878. His energy
and ability soon gave him a prom-
inent place among Westchester
County lawyers and brought him
clients from outside the county
also. His practice was in both the
criminal and civil courts. As the
attorney and counsel for O'Brien &
Clark and for Brown, Howard &
Co., contractors, for the construc-
tion of the greater part of the new
Croton Aqueduct, he became well
and favorably known. He was also
counsel for the Pocantico Water
Works Company and was one of the
counsel for heirs in the famous
John Anderson will case. In poli-
tics Mr. Lovatt has always been as-
sociated with the Republican party.
He is a familiar figure at conven-
tions and other assemblies of his
party, and is often called upon to
display his ability as a ready and
witty speaker in political cam-
paigns. In 1883 he was elected
president of his village, receiving a
handsome majority. In the fall of
the same year he was his party's
nominee for County District Attor-
ney. He, with his associates on the
ticket, suffered defeat. He has
served as a member of the Repub-
lican County Committee and of
local committees and recognized as
a party leader. He was for years
president of the local Board of Ed-
ucation and filled the office of Cor-
poration Counsel. He was one of
the incorporators of St. Paul's
Methodist Episcopal Church and
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years he was superintendent of the
Sunday-school of that church. He
has represented the church at
Methodist conferences. Mr. Lovatt
was married on May 22, 1871, to
Miss Sarah Theodosia Tompkins, a
grand niece of the Hon. Daniel D.
Tompkins, formerly Governor of
New York and Vice-President of
the United States; of the union
there are two children John E.
and Sarah T. Lovatt.

MOSES W. TAYLOR.

Moses W. Taylor, Supervisor,
was born in the town of Scarsdale
on August 9, 1839, a son of Andrew
and Catherine (Williams) Taylor.
He was educated in private and
public schools of Yonkers. When
19 years of age, in 1858, he became
a resident in the town of Mount
Pleasant, where he now resides. He
followed the occupation of his fa-
ther and is a practical farmer. For
twenty years he was extensively
engaged in the pickle business. As
a man of affairs he is favorably
known. He has served the town of
Mount Pleasant for nineteen years

as Supervisor, Commissioner of
Highways for four years, and held
other positions in his town. He is
a Democrat, active and prominent.
He has represented his town in the
Democratic County Committee, is a
regular attendant at all conven-
tions of his party and with great
regularity is elected a delegate to
the State Convention. He served
for three years as postmaster at
Neperan, recently resigning the po-
sition. For six years he acted as
an appraiser for New York city in.
the matter of acquiring land for the
i '.nun v/aiertihed. He has been
for fifteen years a trustee of the
Westchester Savings Bank, has
been a director of the Tarrytown
National Bank since its organiza-
tion, is a director of the White
Plains Bank, is vice-president of
the Westchester County Agricul-
tural and Horticultural Society, and
a member of the New York Society
Sons of the Revolution; and has for
twenty years been a member of
Solomon Lodge, No. 196, F. and A.
M. Mr. Taylor was married Oc-
tober 7, 1863, to Miss Jane Gibson,
daughter of James and Jane Gib-
son, of Mount Pleasant.

CITY AND TOWN OF MOUNT VERNON.

Mount Vernon, formerly a part of the town of Eastchester, was
incorporated as a village in 1853. Proceedings, under the gen-
eral act for incorporation of villages, were commenced August 26,
and completed December 13, of that year. A census taken at the
time showed the population of the proposed new village to be 1,370.
The organizers of the village were members of "The Home Indus-
trial Association, No. 1, of New York City," who had, in 1850,
bought property in the locality and had worked energetically to de-
velop and improve their small possessions. The association was
principally composed of mechanics and laboring men, who had
combined for the purpose of securing homes near New York city
where they were employed. The association was organized in New
York city. On October 16, 1850, the members decided to purchase
three hundred and seventy-five acres of land in the town of East-
chester, land which was subsequently included within the limits of
the village of Mount Vernon. Horace Greeley and John Stevens

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were nominated for the position of purchasing agent. The latter was
chosen; the first check in payment for the land, $3,400,, was dated
November 1, 1850. Several names were proposed for the new settle-
ment,, viz.: Columbia, Feetwood, Rising Sun, Stevensville, Jeffer-
son, Thousandville, Palestine, New Washington, Monticello, Wash-
ington, Lafayette, Little New York, Linden, Olive Branch, New
Amsterdam, Enterprise, Homesville, Industria, Youngfield and In-
dustry. On November 1, 1850, the name Monticello was adopted.
This was shortly afterwards changed to Monticello City. On No-
vember 12, 1850, members visited the lands purchased and on that
occasion Horace Greeley delivered an address complimenting them
upon the step they had taken and commending the wisdom displayed
in choosing the site for the proposed settlement. On January 10,
1851, the name of the locality was changed to Mount Vernon, the
change being necessary to avoid postal difficulties. The election to
decide for or against incorporation was held December 3, 1853, the
polling place being in a store on the corner of Third Avenue and
Third Street. The vote was eighty-two in favor of the proposition
to fifty-two against. The first election for village officers was held
March 7, 1854, when the following named persons were elected
Trustees for the term of one year, viz.: Stephen Bogart, John B.
Brennan, Joseph S. Gregory, M. D., Thomas Jones and William Sax-
ton. The Board of Trustees elected Joseph S. Gregory, M. D., Pres-
ident of the village; Dr. Gregory resigned the office in July, of the
same year, and Thomas Jones was appointed to succeed him. The
Presidents appointed by Boards of Village Trustees were as follows:
Cornelius A. Cooper, 1855; Richard Atkinson, 1856-57-60-62; Geo.
L. Baxter, 1858; John B. Brennan, 1859; John Stevens, 1861; David
Quackinbush, 1863. Presidents were elected by the people for a
term of one year, commencing 1863, as follows: David Quackin-
busn, 1863-64; William H. Pemberton, 1865-66-67-68; Edward Mar-
tin, 1869. An amendment to the village charter passed in 1870
made the Presidential term two years. Under this amended charter
the following were elected: Edward Martin, 1870-72; Azro Fowler,
1874; George R. Crawford, 1876; David Quackinbush, 1878-88;
Henry Huss, 1880; John Van Santvoord, 1882; William J. Collins,
1884; Jared Sandford, 1886, 1890.

West Mount Vernon and Central Mount Vernon were incorpo-
rated as one village in the year 1869, and continued as such for nine
years, until 1878, when its electors voted in favor of consolidation
with the village of Mount Vernon. Christian Rost was the first
President of the village, and he was succeeded by the following

GEORGE R. CRAWFORD.

EDWIN W. FISKE.

ADAM E. SCHATZ.

JOHN H. BRETT.

CLARENCE S. McCLELLAN.

DAVID O. WILLIAMS

ROBERT W. MACGOWAN.

WILLIAM H. VAN ARSDALE.

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named gentlemen,, in the order given: Joseph Bellesheim, Horace
Loomis and John Van Santvoord. The Village Clerks were Isaac
A. Farrington, John Zillig and H. C. Bissell.

Mount Vernon, by a special act of the State Legislature, was
granted a city charter on March 12, 1892, and divided into five
wards. At the first election held under this charter, in May, 1892,
Edward F. Brush, M. D., Republican, was elected Mayor; he was suc-
ceeded by Edson Lewis, Republican, elected in May, 1894; Edwin W.
Fiske, Democrat, was elected Mayor in 1896, and re-elected in 1898.
Mount Vernon is known as "The City of Homes." It has finely laid
out and well-paved and macadamized streets; its sewerage system is
the most complete; its public schools are of high grade and churches
of all denominations are numerous. The Fire Department of this
city is supplied with the most modern of apparatus, drawn by horses,
and though a volunteer department it equals in efficiency any, paid
or volunteer, in the State.

The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad and the
Harlem Branch of the New York Central Railroad have stations
with the city limits, and, being situated within a half hour's
ride of New York city, it is a favorite residence for people doing
business in the latter place. Cars of the Union Electric Railway run
between Mount Vernon and New York city, to corner of Third Ave-
nue and 129th Street, in latter city, and between Mount Vernon and
Yonkers, connecting in the latter city with the New York Central
and Hudson River Railroad.

Mount Vernon's population in 1880 was 4,586; in 1890 the pop-
ulation had more than doubled, and, according to the census enu-
meration of that year, was 10,830. The present population is esti-
mated at 23,000. The following are the acting city officers: Edwin
W. Fiske, Mayor. Aldermen James Dollard and William A.
Roedel, First Ward; J. A. Cline and Edward T. Hayward, Second
Ward; William D. Howe and J. George Hermes, Third Ward; Wil-
liam D Grant and Erland Anderberg, Fourth Ward; Adolph W. Wai-
lander and James D. Connor, Fifth Ward. William N. Hoyt, City
Clerk; John H. Brett, Receiver of Taxes; Henry B. Pruser, City
Treasurer; John O'Toole, Comptroller; Adam E. Schatz, City Judge;
William J. Marshall, City Attorney; Harry P. McTague, Commis-
sioner of Public Works; Francis C. Mclntyre, Commissioner of
Charities; James K. Fuller, President Board of Police; Jeremiah
Foley, Chief of Police; Joseph S. Wood, President Board of Educa-
tion; Charles E. Nichols, Superintendent of Schools; David Far-
rington, President Board of Fire Commissioners; Charles H. Heir-

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sohn, Chief Engineer Fire Department; J. H. Cordes, President
Board of Assessors; G. W. Vincent, M. D., President Board of
Health; Edward F. Bayer, President Civil Service Commissioners;
James H. Perry, Inspector of Buildings.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

EDWIN W. FISKE.

Edwin W. Fiske, Mayor of the
city of Mount Vernon, was born in
Shamokin, Pa., on July 17, 1861, a
son of Samuel and Amanda (Stod-
dart) Fiske, a descendant of revo-
lutionary ancestry. He was edu-
cated in the public schools of Har-
risburg, Pa. When eighteen years
of age he was apprenticed to learn
the Bessemer Steel Manufacturing
business, being employed until he
had mastered the trade by the
Pennsylvania Steel Company, in
Steelton, Pa. For the past fourteen
years he has been engaged in the
steam and hot-water heating busi-
ness, in New York city, Yonkers
and Mount Vernon. He came to
Mount Vernon to reside eleven
years ago. His genial ways and
good-natured disposition soon made
him a leader among the young men
and in a remarkably short time he
was forced into a prominent posi-
tion in public affairs. In 1889 he
was elected a Trustee of the village
of Mount Vernon to represent the
Second Ward. His removal from
the ward in 1890 required him to
relinquish this office. He was
chosen several times as chairman
of the Republican General Commit-
tee of Mount Vernon and was, in
1890, nominated by that party for
President of the village; though de-
feated he made a creditable run.
In 1891 he took issue with the Re-
publican party on certain public
questions and decided to unite with
the Democratic party as the party
best representing his political
views. As the Democratic candi-
date he was elected, over a specially
strong opponent, as an Alderman
of the Second Ward in 1893. In
1894 he was unanimously nomi-
nated by the Democrats for Mayor,
and so close was the election that

the courts had to be called upon to
decide. After several months' de-
lay the courts rendered a decision
to the effect that Mr. Fiske was de-
feated by one vote. Mr. Fiske re-
mained as Alderman and was elect-
ed president of the Common Coun-
cil and Acting Mayor. In 1898 he
was again the Democratic candi-
date for Mayor, and was elected by
a majority of 505. His administra-
tion as Mayor was a most success-
ful one, and to him is greatly due
the credit and praise the city of
Mount Vernon is now receiving on
account of its handsome streets and
avenues. In the discharge of his
official duties Mayor Fiske is an in-
defatigable worker; to accomplish
what he does his friends assert that
he is always on the alert, scarcely
sleeping. In 1898 he was again the
Democratic candidate for Mayor
and elected by a majority even
greater than the former.

He was among the organizers of
Steamer Company, No. 3, of the
Mount Vernon Fire Department,
and subsequently became its fore-
man, in which position he contin-
ued until he was elected chief en-
gineer of the Fire Department in
1893, which latter position he held
until 1896. What he did for the
Fire Department is a matter of his-
tory, sufficient it is to state that the
Mount Vernon Fire Department is
one of the best equipped in the
State. Mayor Fiske is a member
of the Firemen's Exempt Associa-
tion, has been president and treas-
urer of the Firemen's Benevolent
Association, and vice-president and
a member of the Executive Com-
mittee of the International Associa-
tion of Fire Engineers of the World.
He is prominent in Masonic circles,
is a member of Hiawatha Lodge, F.
and A. M.; Mount Vernon Chapter,
R. A. M.; Bethlehem Commandery,

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0. D. O.'s, and of Mecca Shrine of
New York city; is a member of the
Order of B. P. O. Elks Lodge No. 1,
of New York city; a member of
Golden Rod Council, Royal Arca-
num; a member of the Sons of the
American Revolution, New York
State; a member of Aque-a-Nonck
Tribe, 369, I. O. Red Men, and of
the Old Guard Colonial Wars, Chi-
cago; a member of the Mount Ver-
non Cycle Club and Westchester
County Wheelmen; a sustaining
member of the Y. M. C. A.; a mem-
ber of the City Club, of Yonkers,
and of the City Club, of Mount Ver-
non; a member of the Democratic
Club and Tammany Society, of New
York city; a member of Mount Ver-
non Turn-Verein; a member of the
Sons of Veterans, Chas. J. Nord-
quist Camp, 64, of Mount Vernon;
a member of Vernon Conclave, 610,

1. O. H.; a member of the American
Spaniel Club and of the American
Kennel Club, of New York city.
Mayor Fiske was married June 7,
1892, to Miss Annie E. Smith,
daughter of Henry C. and Annie
Smith, of Mount Vernon.

daughter of Mathew and Margaret
Bennett, of Brooklyn.

ADAM E SCHATZ.

Adam E. Schatz, Democrat, City
Judge of the city of Mount Vernon,
was born on November 10, 1848, in
the city of New York, a son of Ja-
cob and Susanah (Schmitt) Schatz.
Was educated in the schools of his
native city, graduating from Co-
lumbia College, after which he was
admitted to the bar and succeeded
In building up a flourishing law
business. Though his practice is
general, he has secured much prom-
inence by repeated successes gained
as an attorney in important patent
suits. As an inventor he also ranks
high. His election as City Judge of
Mount Vernon occurred on June 15,
1896, for a term of four years. He
is the second person who has held
the office since the city's incorpora-
tion. Though an active Democrat,
Judge Schatz does not claim to be a
politician, preferring to be consid-
ered as one wedded to his profes-
sion, and as a caretaker of a large
legal practice. Judge Schatz was
married on December 15, 1887, to
Miss Anna Jeannette Bennett,

JOHN H. BRETT.

John H. Brett, Receiver of Taxes
of the city of Mount Vernon, was
born in Mount Vernon on August 4,
1854, a son of James and Ann (Har-
rington) Brett. He was educated In
the public schools of his native
town and soon after, at an early
age, entered upon a mercantile ca-
reer. By industrious habits and a
close application to business he
gained the respect of all with whom
he came in contact. For many
years he acted as manager for the
late Andrew J. Gardner, an exten-
sive dealer in flour and feed in
Mount Vernon. On the death of
Mr. Gardner Mr. Brett engaged in
a similar business on his own ac-
count, which he still conducts.
Though an active Democrat, inter-
ested in the advancement of the in-
terests of his party, Mr. Brett could
never be prevailed upon to accept
public office until 1889; then it was
that his special business abilities
suggested him as a proper person to
select for the responsible office of
Receiver of Taxes. He received the
nomination for that office from his
party and he was elected over a
popular opponent by a decisive ma-
jority. He has been re-elected con-
tinuously up to the present time,
his majority increasing with the
years, and usually his majority has
been much greater than his asso-
ciates' on the ticket. Mr. Brett is
also very much interested in social
matters; is a member of San Sal-
vador Council, No. 174, K. of C.; a
member of C. B. L., No. 321, of
Mount Vernon; a member of Court
Star, No. 228, F. of A.; a sustaining
member of the Y. M. C. A.; a mem-
ber of Mount Vernon Encampment,
No. 58, K. of St. J. and M.; a mem-
ber of the St. Vincent De Paul So-
ciety; a member of the Mount Ver-
non Turn-Verein; a member of the
Mount Vernon Quartette Club, also
member of City Club. Has been a
member of the local Fire Depart-
ment since 1890, is yet an active
member of Niagara Hose Company
and a member of the Firemen's Ex-
empt Association. Mr. Brett was

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married November 23, 1884, to Miss
Margaret Delaney, daughter of
Kearnan and Abby Delaney, of
Fordham, N. Y.

DAVID O. WILLIAMS.

David O. Williams, postmaster of
the city of Mount Vernon, was born
in New York city on May 5, 1860,
a son of John B. and Martha (Wil-
liams) Williams. Twelve years
later, in 1872, he removed with his
parents to Mount Vernon, where
he has since continuously resided.
In 1875 he graduated from what was
then the high school of Mount Ver-
non, and, in June, 1876, began the
study of law, entering for that pur-
pose the law office of Joseph S.
Wood. In October, 1876, Mr. Wood
formed a partnership with Isaac N.
Mills, who a few years afterwards
was elected County Judge of West-
chester County, under the firm
name of Mills & Wood. Mr. Wil-
liams continued with this law firm

until its dissolution, in May, 1882,
when he formed a new alliance
with Mr. Mills and has ever since
been associated with the latter. He
was admitted to practice February
15, 1884, passing number one out of
a class of fifty or more, with a per-
centage of 98. He has won the uni-
versal esteem of all with whom his
calling has brought him in contact,
for -the faithful and conscientious
manner in which he has conducted
the many affairs that have been en-
trusted to him. In June, 1893, he
entered public life, having been
chosen by the Common Council of
his city as an Alderman to repre-
sent the Third Ward, to fill a va-
cancy caused by the resignation of
a member from that ward, and on
the reorganization of the Council
two weeks thereafter he was elected
president of that body, and during
his term of office did much effica-
cious work. He was chairman of
the Committee on Water and Sew-
ers and in that position displayed
considerable ability. He was also
made chairman by the Mayor of a

Special Committee of Aldermen to
effect a consolidation into one dis-
trict of the several school districts
which then laid wholly or partly
in the city, which consolidation
was, through legislative enactment,
brought about, and has proved a
great benefit in the administration
of the educational affairs of the
city. When, upon the expiration
of his term as Alderman, he was
tendered a nomination for re-elec-
tion, he declined, although the
nomination was equivalent to an
election. The Republican party, of
which Mr. Williams has always
been an active member and worker,
nominated him in the spring of 1896
for City Judge, and though he was
defeated in what proved to be a
Democratic tidal wave, he ran way
ahead of his associates on the
ticket, being defeated by a majority
of only 180, when the candidate for
Mayor and others on the same
ticket were defeated by majorities
of over 500 and 600. Mr. Williama
is a member of the New York State
and Westchester County Bar Asso-
ciations and of the Westchester
Historical Association. He is a di-
rector of the local Home Building
Association and also a director and
one of the largest stockholders in
the Mount Vernon Republican As-
sociation, the corporation which
controls Lincoln Hall. He repre-
sented Mount Vernon in the Re-
publican County Committee several
years and has acted as secretary of
that committee. In January last
he was elected chairman of the Re-
publican City Committee, after the
most exciting contest for that posi-
tion ever held in that city. He has
long been active in the ranks of the
Republican party and his work has
been telling and effective, but al-
ways accomplished unassumingly.
Personally his character has been
most exemplary, and the record of
his life is one above reproach. He
was married March 7, 1895, to Miss
Kathryn A. Williams, of Redding,
Conn. In June last Mr. Williams
was nominated by President Mc-
Kinley as postmaster at Mount Ver-
non; his nomination was imme-
diately confirmed by the United
States Senate and he entered upon
the discharge of his duties as such
on the first of August following.

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GEORGE R. CRAWFORD.

George R. Crawford, a former
Village Trustee, a former Village
President, the first Chief Engineer
of the Fire Department, a member
of the Board of Education of Mount
Vernon, was born in White Plains,
this county, on June 21, 1841, a son
of Elisha and Judith (Tompkins)
Crawford. He was educated in the
White Plains Military Institute. At
an early age he engaged in the fire
insurance business, and in time be-
came one of the most efficient in
that line. At the age of fifteen he
became connected with the West-
chester Fire Insurance Company,
established in 1837, and in that
company has filled offices of the
several grades until he reached the
presidency, the position which he
now holds; to his administration is
greatly due the prominence and
prosperity which the company now
enjoys. Mr. Crawford became a
resident of Mount Vernon thirty
years ago, and since that date he
has been closely identified with the
history of the place; to his energy
and perseverance, exhibited in pub-
lic affairs, Mount Vernon owes
much. He was a leading spirit in
the organization of the local fire
department, and in recognition of
his services in this respect he was
elected the first Chief Engineer of
that department. He was elected
a Village Trustee in 1870, and
again in 1873. He was elected Vil-
lage President in 1876, and served
two years. Mr. Crawford is an old-
line Jeffersonian the greatest
good of the greatest number Dem-
ocrat; at the present time he styles
himself an "Anti - Repudiation
Democrat." He has taken an ac-
tive part in State as well as local
politics. In 1892 he was at the
head of the "Anti-Snap Demo-
crats" in this county. He was one
of the prime movers in the organ-
ization of the Democratic Club of
Mount Vernon, and was elected its
first president. In 1896 he refused
to follow his party in the support
of Bryan and silver; he was chosen
chairman of the Twenty-second
Congressional District Committee
of "Gold Democrats," who support-
ed John M. Palmer for President.
Mr. Crawford holds a prominent
position in the Masonic order, hav-

ing filled many important offices;
he is a member of Hiawatha Lodge,
No. 434, F. and A. M.; is a mem-
ber of Mount Vernon Chapter, No.
228, R. A. M.; a member of Bethle-
hem Commandery, K. T., No. 53;
is a member of all the branches of
Scottish Rites, and a member of
the Mecca Temple. He was mar-
ried on May 25, 1864, to Miss Lu-
cretia Greig, daughter of James
and Rebecca Grieg, of Brooklyn,
N. Y.

ROBERT W. MACGOWAN.

Robert W. Macgowan, a former
Alderman of the city of Mount Ver-
non, was born in Ulster County
about sixty-five years ago. He
comes of good old American stock,
his grandfather, Nathaniel Lock-
wood, having served in the Conti-
nental Army from Connecticut dur-
ing the revolutionary war. His fa-
ther, James W. Macgowan, carried
on the business of hand weaving in
Westchester County, a very import-
ant business at that time, before
the days of machinery. Mr. Mac-
gowan has been a citizen of Mount
Vernon for many years, and has
rendered much good service to the
community. He has always been a
conscientious, hard-working repre-
sentative of the people. He was
first elected Village Trustee in 1890
as a Democrat, in a ward considered
strongly Republican; was placed on
the most important committees and
gave details that care which as-
sured the safe outcome of import-
ant issues. In two years he never
absented himself from a single
meeting, was a ready and intelli-
gent debater of all questions, and
most diligent on committee work.
His faithful service insured his re-
election by an increased majority.
He secured much substantial legis-
lation for his ward and posterity
owes a debt of gratitude to his
faithful discharge of duties placed
upon him. Mr. Macgowan is an ac-
tive fireman and has for several
years served as president of Steamer
Company No. 3. He has been a vol-
unteer fireman for forty-eight years
and never shirked when there was
brave work to be done.

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CLARENCE S. McCLELLAN.

Clarence Stewart McClellan, a
former Village Trustee, a former
City Treasurer and recent Post-
master, was born in Mount Ver-
non, on May 6, 1860, a son of Pel-
ham L. and Sarah A. (Ferdon)
McClellan. He was educated in
the public schools of his native vil-
lage. On graduating from school
he served for a time as clerk in
the law office of his father, but
shortly after decided upon engag-
ing in the business of a real estate
and insurance broker. His energy
and perseverence displayed in his
new vocation, in connection with
ready intelligence and reliable
judgment, soon earned for him a
place among the most foremost and
most successful in that branch of
business. To-day he is considered
one of the best informed as to
values of real estate in the city of
Mount Vernon; he has been and is
at present a member of several
commissions appointed by courts
to determine value of land in dif-
ferent sections of the county; has
also acted as executor or adminis-
trator of large estates, disposing of
large quantities of real and per-
sonal properties. He carried on
alone for many years the real es-
tate and insurance business, but
the growth of the business became
so great that he found it necessary
to have a partner, and in 1891 he
became associated with Thomas R.
Hodge, the present County Register
of Deeds, the firm name being Mc-
Clellan & Hodge, which continues
at this time. Mr. McClellan has for
many years been closely identified
with the best interests of Mount
Vernon, and in appreciation of his
sterling worth his neighbors have
signified their preferment by elect-
ing him to office. He was treas-
urer of School District No. 4, town
of Eastchester, in 1888-89-90; was
elected a Village Trustee, repre-
senting the Second Ward, in 1890;
was elected the first Treasurer of
the City of Mount Vernon, on June
15, 1892, and served until June 15,
1894. In 1894 he was the unani-
mous choice of his party for Post-
master of Mount Vernon, and re-
ceived the appointment to that
position from President Cleveland;
the large bond required from occu-
pants of the office was furnished by

Mr. McClellan within twenty-four
hours from the time he received
the necessary papers from Wash-
ington; he vacated the office on
August 1, 1898, on the qualification
of his successor, David O. Wil-
liams. In politics Mr. McClellan
has always been a Democrat. He
was one of the organizers of the
People's Bank of Mount Vernon,
and became one of its directors,
and subsequently was elected its
vice-president; in January, 1898,
he succeeded Horace Loomis as its
president, which position he now
holds. He is vice-president of the
Eastchester Electric Light Com-
pany, of Mount Vernon, and one
of the directors of the Tarrytown,
White Plains and Mamaroneck
Railway Company. Mr. McClellan
was married on February 14, 1886,
to Miss Sarah C. Collins, daughter
of William J. Collins, of Mount
Vernon.

WILLIAM H. VAN AKSDALE.

William H. Van Arsdale, a former
chief of the Fire Department, Vil-
lage Trustee and Justice of the
Peace of Mount Vernon, was born
in New York city on May 19, 1837,
a son of Simon and Elizabeth
(Ford) Van Arsdale, and is a de-
scendant of one of the old Knick-
erbocker families of his native city.
He was educated in the public
schools of New York and subse-
quently learned the trade of a car-
penter. He became a resident of
Mount Vernon in 1863, when that
place was but a mere hamlet, and
assisted greatly in its development.
In 1878 he embarked in the livery
and undertaking business, which he
still continues. He has for years
taken an active part in public af-
fairs. In New York city he was a
member of the Fire Department,
belonging to what was known as
the "Big Six" Engine Company. In
Mount Vernon he was one of the
organizers of the local Fire Depart-
ment, serving for two years as as-
sistant foreman, and for three years
as foreman of Clinton Hook and
Ladder Company; subsequently he
served two years as chief of the De-
partment. He was elected a Trus-
tee of the village of Mount Vernon
and served two years, also was
! elected a Justice of the Peace for a
term of four years.

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THE TOWN OF NEW CASTLE.

The town of New Castle was formed March 18, 1891. Prior
to this date it was a part of the town of North Castle. The town
is situated about thirty-five miles from New York City, and is on
the line of the Harlem Railroad. On its northern boundary line lies
the towns of Cortlandt, Yorktown and Somers, on the east is the
town of Bedford, on the south the town of North Castle and on the
west the towns of Ossining and Mount Pleasant. The town was
called by the Indians Shappequa or Chappequa; this latter name is
still applied to a thriving locality in the southern section of the
town. The name New Castle is believed to have been given on ac-
count of an Indian palisaded fort or castle that stood in the vicinity.
John Richbell, who purchased in 1661, from the Indians, the land
on which Mamaroneek was formed, in 1666 concluded another pur-
chase of a large tract of land extending twenty miles north of the
Sound. This land included the whole of what is now the New Castle
township.

During the American Revolution the town was the scene of
many conflicts between contending forces, and the defenceless in-
habitants suffered much from depredations of the enemy.

Within the limits of the town lies partly the village of Mount
Kisco and the localities known as Chappaqua (on the Harlem Rail-
road) and Millwood.

A fair average valuation of land, principally farm land, in the
town is fifty dollars per acre. The assessed valuation of real estate
in the town is $1,427,380; personal, $474,987, as fixed by Assessors
of 1897. The town tax rate this year is $4.7544 per $1,000 of as-
sessed valuation inside of village of Mount Kisco; $7.5456 per $1,000
assessed valuation outside village of Mount Kisco. The rate last
year was $7.30 per $1,000 inside village; $12.316 outside village.

The population of the town has been, according to various cen-
sus enumerations, as follows: In 1830, 1,336; in 1835, 1,406; in
1840, 1,529; in 1845, 1,495; in 1850, 1,800; in 1855, 1,702; in 1860,
1,817; in 1865, 1,870; in 1870, 2,152; in 1875, 2,242; in 1880, 2,297;
in 1890, 2,110.

The present town officers as follows: Joseph 0. Miller, Mount
Kisco, Supervisor; Orrin P. Barnes, Chappaqua, Town Clerk; Hugh
Douglas, Edgar Lounsberry, Samuel T. Clark and Walter H. Haight,
Justices of the Peace; David C. Kipp, Sing Sing, Collector of Taxes.

Property sold for unpaid taxes is usually purchased by private
individuals. Back taxes are payable to the Supervisor.

224 MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST.

The village of Mount Kisco was incorporated in 1875, and ac-
cording to a census taken in January, 1898, has a population of
1,374. Its population in 1880 was 728; in 1890 it was 1,095. The
village is a station on the Harlem Railroad. The present village
officers are as follows: Elbert T. Bailey, President; Edwin B. Fish,
Stephen Sarles, George H. Knapp and Townsend Matthews, Trus-
tees; Walter B. Osborne, Clerk; Frederick J. Carpenter, Collector of
Taxes. The village lies in two towns New Castle and Bedford
and is the only village in either town.

The unincorporated village of Chappaqua had a population in
1880 of 330; in 1890 the population had increased to more than
double, to 733.

TOWN OF NEW ROCHELLE.

The present township of New Rochelle was formed March 7,
1788. It is delightfully situated on Long Island Sound, which
bounds it on the south; on the east lie the towns of Scarsdale and
Mamaroneck; on the north the town of Scarsdale, and on the west
are the Hutchinson's River and the town of Pelham. New Rochelle
is a station on the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad,
on the main line and on the Harlem Branch of that road, sixteen
miles from the Grand Central Station, New York city. During the
summer months steamboats connect Glen Island with New York
city and carry passengers to and from the town. The township for-
merly belonged to the Manor of Pelham. The land was included in
the grant executed by the Indians, in 1640, to the Dutch West India
Company, but no attempt was made to settle upon it until after
1654, when Thomas Pell became the owner of it and the adjacent
land of Pelham. John Pell, lord of the Manor of Pelham, a nephew
of Thomas Pell, sold to Jacob Leisler, of the city of New York, on
September 20, 1689, six thousand and one hundred acres of land
within the Manor of Pelham at a price which would now be equal
to one dollar and forty cents per acre, land upon which the present
town of New Rochelle was subsequently erected. It is believed that
in this portion of the manor a settlement had been commenced some
years previous by a few French Huguenots, who had come up from
New York city. The Huguenots, or French Protestants of New
Rochelle, were a part of a great number who fled from France to
escape persecution on account of their religious views. The town
derives its name from La Rochelle, capital of the department of
Lower Charente in France, a place dear to the hearts of the oppressed

CORNELIUS E. KENE.

CHARLES G. BANKS.

GEORGE W. DAVIDS.

GEORGE T. DAVIS.

MICHAEL J. DILLON.

JAMES ROSS.

ANDREW J. SELZ.

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owing to its having been to them for a time a city of refuge, and
from which they were eventually compelled to fly. The main body
of the Huguenots fled from France in 1681 and between that year
and 1686 many of them came to New Eochelle. They landed at
Bonnefoi Point, now known as Hudson Park, in this township. To
mark the spot where the Huguenots first planted a foot upon the
town's friendly soil, a monument of stone was erected in Hudson
Park, on April 27, 1898, by Huguenot descendants residing in the
town, acting with members of the Westchester County Historical
Society.

A list of the early Supervisors of the town will be found under
a separate head in this volume.

During the American Eevolution the town was the scene of
much activity among the contending forces.

Keports to the contrary notwithstanding, there was a time
within the town's history when a public office went begging. In
1764 Abel Deveaux, who was elected Tax Collector, refused to
qualify; Abraham Seacord was appointed by the court to fill the va-
cancy, but he took himself outside the jurisdiction of the court be-
cause he did not want to serve. Other attempts to fill the office fail-
ing, Peter Badeau, inspired by good citizenship, agreed to accept the
trust.

The first public school houses in this town were erected in 1795,
three in number. The first school election held in the town took
place December 7, 1812. In 1857 what is now the principal school
building, on Trinity Place, was completed. The act authorizing the
establishment of a free school in District No. 1, New Eochelle, was
passed by the Legislature March 20, 1857. Within the last two
years three new large brick school buildings have been erected in
District No. 1, necessary to meet increasing demands.

What is now Huguenot Street was originally known as High
Street, in Queen Ann's Charter.

The first Town Hall was erected on the corner of Main and
Mechanic Streets, in 1828, with money left to the town in the will of
William Henderson $1,550. The present Town Hall, on the same
site, was built in the year 1870, the Legislature authorizing the
town to raise the necessary funds.

Josiah L. Count was authorized by act of the State Legislature,
passed April 16, 1830, to erect and maintain a dock adjacent to his
land, lying on New Eochelle Creek.

The County Board of Supervisors, on November 20, 1854,
granted authority to locate a cemetery in New Eochelle, to be known
as Beechwood Cemetery, of New Eochelle.

226 MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST.

The New Rochelle Fire Department, now one of the most efficient
in the county, fully equipped with the most modern improved ap-
paratus, was established March 29, 1861.

As mentioned elsewhere in this volume, the remains of Thomas
Paine were buried in this town, and a monument erected to his
memory stands on North Street.

David's Island, situated in the harbor of New Rochelle, was
ceded to the United States by an act of the Legislature passed April
20, 1868, the same to be purchased by the United States for military
purposes.

Hart's Island, situated in Long Island Sound, was ceded to the
United States by act of the Legislature, passed May 11, 1874, for
lighthouse purposes.

An act of the State Legislature, passed May 17, 1886, empow-
ered the town of New Rochelle to acquire title to certain lands and
water rights for the purpose of a public park and public improve-
ment. Under this act Hudson Park became the property of the
town, by purchase authorized by vote of the electors.

The town's population, according to the several census enu-
merations, has been as follows, in the years given: In 1830, 1,274;
in 1835, 1,261; in 1840, 1,816; in 1845, 1,977; in 1850, 2,548; in
1855, 3,101; in 1860, 3,519; in 1865, 3,968; in 1870, 3,915; in 1875,
4,678; in 1880, 5,276; in 1890, 9,057.

The assessed valuation of property in the township, as fixed by
the Assessors of 1897, is as follows: Real, $14,471,620; personal,
$1,097,023. The tax rate this year is $4.428 on each $1,000, of as-
sessed valuation inside the village of New Rochelle; $6.273 per
$1,000 outside the village of New Rochelle.

The present officials of the town are as follows: Michael J.
Billon, Supervisor; Augustine Smith, Town Clerk; Samuel F. Swin-
burne, Augustine Smith and M. B. Valentine, Justices of the Peace;
John Koellmer, Receiver of Taxes. Post office address, New Ro-
chelle, N. Y.

The first meeting of the officers of the New Rochelle village
government was held on January 21, 1858, when the Board of Trus-
tees elected Albert Smith Village President. A new charter was
granted to the village by act of the State Legislature on April 20,
1864. The charter has been amended in many respects since the
latter date. During the present year, 1898, the Legislature passed
a bill granting to the town of New Rochelle a city charter; the act
failed to become a law owing to Governor Black withholding his
signature.

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227

The population of the village was, in 1890, as shown by the
census enumeration, 8,217; the recent census, taken in January,
1898, places it at 12,297.

The village is a locality noted for its residence parks, its well-
laid-out streets, excellent system of sewerage, and all the permanent
improvements that tend to make it as it is, an up-to-date village.
The public water supply is controlled by a private corporation, and
is a satisfactory one. The streets are illuminated by gas and elec-
tricity.

It has an extensive water front and public docks where vessels
can land. Its bathing beaches prove attractive to residents in the
surrounding country. Numerous yachting and rowing clubs have
there club houses here, bordering upon Long Island Sound. Within
the village limits is located Starin's Glen Island, in Neptune Bay,
the famous pleasure resort.

The present village officers are as follows: Henry S. Clarke,
President; Matthaus Bantel, Daniel Brady, Thomas Burke, John
Conlon, U. X. Griffin, John Koellmer, Frederick Lorenzen, William
Murray, Herbert A. Quackenbush and John W. Eough, Trustees;
Andrew J. Selz, Clerk; John Koellmer, Receiver of Taxes.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

CHARLES G. BANKS.

Charles G. Banks, a former Reg-
ister of Deeds of Westchester
County, and former Police Justice
of New Rochelle, was born in the
town of North Castle, on May 26,
1847. At the age of seventeen he
left the farm to make his way in
the world, first as a clerk of the Le
Roy Place Hotel, at New Rochelle.
Hotel life was not his calling, and
he commenced the study of law,
graduating from the Law Depart-
ment of the New York University
in the class of '75, was admitted to
the Bar the same year, and al-
most immediately became the sen-
ior member of the well-known law
firm of Banks & Keogh (the latter
now Justice Martin J. Keogh, of
the Second Department). Before
graduating from the New York
University, he was elected Police
Justice of New Rochelle, for a term
of four years; was chosen corpora-
tion Counsel for several years. In
1877 he was elected Register of

Deeds of Westchester County, upon
the Republican ticket, by a major-
ity of 1,777 votes, although the
county went Democratic, as to
other nominees, by over a thou-
sand majority. Mr. Banks is the
only person ever elected president
of New Rochelle for three succes-
sive terms, a period of six years.
He is a large operator in and own-
er of real estate, is a hard worker
and thinks for himself; is practi-
cally a self-made man, having
gradually reached his present posi-
tion of a leading lawyer and busi-
ness man by his own efforts and
staying qualities. Mr. Banks has
a large and lucrative clientage, and
is recognized as an authority upon
matters pertaining to real estate.
Millions of dollars pass through
his hands in the settlement of es-
tates and investing of trust funds.
While attending close to business
he finds time to indulge in much
that is a pleasure to him, is a lover
of a good horse, and has the repu-
tation of knowing one when he sees

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it, and is a breeder of some of the
choicest by way of pastime. He is
also a lover of tarpon fishing and
other sports, and for the past ten
years with his wife has been a
regular visitor to Florida during
the winter.

GEORGE W. DAVIDS.

George W. Davids, formerly Vil-
lage President, Supervisor, County
Treasurer, etc., was born in New
York city, on October 28, 1834, a
son of Thaddeus Davids, the well-
known writing ink manufacturer.
When he was a mere lad his pa-
rents became residents of New Ro-

chelle and closely associated with
the early history of the place;
David's Island, the present site of
Fort Slocum, was named in honor
of the family. Young Davids was
educated in the private school of
New Rochelle; after leaving school,
he, like several of his brothers, de-
cided upon becoming a sailor; tired
of this occupation he returned and
entered his father's warerooms in
New York City, where he con-
tinued, most of the time as man-
ager, up to the hour of his death,
which occurred on April 4, 1883.
He, as a young man, took an ac-
tive interest in politics, on the side
of Democracy; his popularity in-
sured success whenever he consent-
ed to be a candidate for office. He
was elected President of the Vil-
lage of New Rochelle, in 1867 and
1868; was elected Supervisor of the
Town in 1869, and re-elected six
times; was chosen chairman of the
Board of Supervisors; was elected
without opposition to the office of
County Treasurer; was two years
Village Treasurer; was many years
member and president of the Board
of Education, was a Town Hall
Commissioner; was seven years
foreman of Enterprise Hook and
Ladder Company, and served one
term as chief of the local Fire De-
partment; served many years as
vestryman of Trinity Episcopal
Church, and was conspicuous in
the Masonic order, a member and
prominent official of Huguenot
Lodge, No. 46, F. and A. M.

GEORGE T. DAVIS.

George T. Davis, who formerly
held the offices of Village Clerk,
Town Clerk, Village Trustee, etc.,
was born in New Rochelle, on De-
cember 12, 1843, the eldest son of
Clark and Mary Ann Davis; a de-
scendant, on the maternal side, of
the early settlers of New Rochelle,
and on the paternal side of the set-
tlers of New Haven and Derby,
Conn. At the time of his birth his
father was captain of a market
sloop plying between New Rochelle
and New York City; in 1844 his
father gave up the water and be-
came a farmer in Upper New Ro-
chelle. On this farm the subject
of this sketch spent his boyhood
days, attending the neighborhood
public school, where he received
his education. In May, 1862, he en-
listed in Company A, 22d Regi-
ment, N. G. S. N. Y., and served in
Baltimore and Harper's Ferry. In
1863 he re-enlisted, and took part
in the Gettysburg campaign and
was in the engagement at Sporting
Hill, Pa., and in the bombardment
of Carlisle, Pa.; was attached to
the Army of the Potomac until
Haggerstown, Md., was reached,
when the regiment was sent home
to assist in quelling the draft riots
in New York, and shortly after was
discharged. On leaving the army
he returned to the farm and there
remained until 1871. In 1871, on
April 1, he succeeded his father in
the undertaking business at Upper
New Rochelle, a business that had
been started by his father in 1864,
and with which he had been con-
nected, associated with his father.
At the suggestion of prominent
residents of New Rochelle, he re-
moved his place of business to that
village, locating first in the Town
Hall building, then, three years
later, in his present situation, cor-
ner of Huguenot and Rose streets,
and established a business, as a
funeral director, second to none in
the county. His business is con-
fined not to New Rochelle alone,
as New York city and elsewhere
quite frequently demand his ser-
vices. His eldest son, George M.,
who is a skilled embalmer, is as-
sociated in business with him. Mr.
Davis has personally directed some
of the finest weddings in his vicin-

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229

ity. He has always taken an ac-
tive interest in military matters;
after the Civil War he joined Com-
pany G, 17th Regiment, N. G. S. N.
Y., and served until its disband-
ment; he assisted in organizing
Company D, 3d Regiment, N. Y. S.
N. G., rising from a private
through the several grades to a
second lieutenant, resigning in
1872; next joined the 27th Regi-
ment, and subsequently the Eagle
Troop of Cavalry, known as Troop
E, the crack troop of New York
State at that time, and arose to
position of sergeant, and served in
it six years and until Governor
Cornell disbanded the cavalry and
the company was reorganized as
the Eleventh Separate Company,
Infantry. Made several unsuccess-
ful attempts to organize a military
company in New Rochelle. He is a
member of the Old Guard, New
York City. Mr. Davis comes nat-
urally by his military enthusiasm,
his great-grandfather was a colo-
nel and his grandfather a captain
in the Connecticut militia, his
brother also served in the New
York militia, and a nephew in the
late war with the Spaniards. Mr.
Davis is now engaged in compiling
a list of those who served in the
various wars of the United States
from New Rochelle. He has been
actively associated with public af-
fairs, and received many honors at
the hands of his neighbors. In 1872
he was elected Village Clerk, and
held the position five consecutive
years; elected Inspector of Election
in 1873; Town Clerk in 1874; Ex-
cise Commissioner in 1875; Town
Auditor in 1878; Village Trustee in
1893. He was the unsuccessful
nominee of the Republican party
for member of Assembly in 1881;
was a clerk of every general elec-
tion from 1871 to 1894; was Clerk
and Register of first organized Vil-
lage Board of Health, in 1882, serv-
ing until 1888. Has been foremost
in furthering public improvements,
particularly in securing Hudson
Park for the town, and a system of
sewerage for the village, and re-
cently was instrumental in secur-
ing for the village a fire alarm sys-
tem, which is under his charge as
ssuperintendent. He joined Enter-
prise Hook and Ladder Company,
No. 1, in 1872, filled all the offices,

acting as foreman four years; was
Chief Engineer of the Fire De-
partment one year; at the end of
twenty years he left Enterprise and
connected himself with Huguenot
Engine Company, No. 1, and is its
present foreman. He is a member
of Huguenot Lodge, No. 46, F. & A.
M., was its S. W. five years, treas-
urer seven years; Huguenot Coun-
cil, No. 397, R. A., its secretary
seventeen years; Recorder of Echo
Council, No. 55, L. A. B. A.; P. C. of
Huguenot Commandery, No. 314, O.
G. C.; historian and quartermaster
Flandreau Post, No. 509, G. A. R.;
treasurer Court Robin Hood, No.
8,058, A. O. F.; treasurer Court
Robin Hood, No. 181, F. of A.;
treasurer Siwaney Tribe, No. 335,
I. O. R. M. ; secretary Huguenot As-
sociation of New Rochelle; treas-
urer of New Rochelle Co-Operative
B. & L. Association; director of
Exempt Firemen's Association; is
also a member of Cerneau Consis-
tory, No. 1, A. A. S. R., Masons,
and Ivanhoe Encampment, No. 30,
K. of St. J. & M., of New York.
He was one of the founders of St.
John's E. Church, "Wilmot," New
Rochelle, and in 1865 was elected
its clerk and a vestryman, positions
which he still retains. Mr. Davis
was married August 11, 1869, to
Miss Henrietta Palmer, daughter of
John Palmer, of New Rochelle.

MICHAEL J. DILLON.

Michael J. Dillon, Supervisor of
the town of New Rochelle, was
born in that town on October 29,
1852, the eldest son of John and
Anne (Drought) Dillon, who were
married in New Rochelle in 1849.
Supervisor Dillon's maternal grand-
father and his paternal grand-
mother were among the early Irish
settlers in New Rochelle, away
before the "forties." He was edu-
cated in private and public schools
and in the Lockwood Academy of
New Rochelle, graduating with
honors. After leaving school he
entered his father's -grocery store
as a clerk; subsequently he was
appointed to an inspectorship in
the city of New York, and then
promoted to be contract clerk, in
the same department, which posi-
tion he held until the opposi-

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tion party came into power. Mr.
Dillon has always been a Democrat
and for many years has been a rec-
ognized leader in his party; he has
been many times the successful
candidate for public office; in the
village and town where he is best
known he enjoys the confidence of
his neighbors, as is evidenced by
his repeated success at the polls.
He was elected three times as
Town Clerk, once as an Assessor,
elected and served eight years as
Receiver of Taxes, served ten years
as Clerk of the Village, and at pres-
ent is Supervisor, for which office
he received a majority of 653, the
largest ever given any candidate
for a political office in that town.
At the organization of the 1898
Board of Supervisors he was elect-
ed chairman Board of Canvassers.
Mr. Dillon has attended as a dele-
gate almost every Democratic State
Convention since 1879; in that year
he was one of the delegates in the
State Convention from the Second
Assembly District. Mr. Dillon
has for many years been a mem-
ber of the Democratic County Com-
mittee, and held many important
positions connected with the com-
mittee's work. For a long period
he has been at the head of delega-
tions sent by his town to the sev-
eral conventions of his party, and
has been frequently honored by
election to the chairmanship of
county, Senatorial and Assembly
conventions. He is a member of
many clubs and societies and
stands well in social circles in New
Rochelle and New York City; is a
member of the Foresters, of the
Knights of Columbus, and of the
Democratic Club, of New York
City. He has for many years been
closely identified with the Fire De-
partment of his town, energetically
serving in the ranks, and for sev-
eral years was foreman of Enter-
prise Hook and Ladder Company.
In his early life Mr. Dillon was
considered an athlete of recog-
nized merit, and as a baseball
player justly won much local fame;
he was captain of the then distin-
guished New Rochelle Athletic
Club, of New Rochelle, at the time
Mr. Adrian Iselin, the Wall Street
banker, erected the "one-hundred-
thousand-dollar gymnasium build-
ing," in New Rochelle, for that

club. Mr. Dillon over twenty years
ago established an extensive real
estate, insurance and auctioneer
business in New Rochelle and New
York city, out of which he has
realized a small fortune and the
reputation of being a leader in his
line. He has always taken an ac-
tive interest in local public affairs
and been a promoter of public im-
provements. In 1882 he was mar-
ried to Miss Annie Havey, daughter
of Philip and Ann Havey, of East-
Chester; his wife died in 1884, leav-
ing him a family consisting of
three sons and one daughter, viz.:
Gregory, John, Annie and Philip
H. Dillon.

CORNELIUS E. KENE

Cornelius Eugene Kene, a former
Justice of New Rochelle, was born
in Brooklyn, N Y., on November 6,
1852, a son of John R. and Ellen J.

Kene. His parents removed to
Tuckahoe, Westchester County,
when he was a child, and he was
educated in the public schools of
that county until 1867. He studied
in private preparatory schools in
New York City, Baltimore and II-
chester, Maryland, until 1871, and
entering the Columbia College Law
School, was graduated in May,
1873. In December of the same
year he was admitted to the bar.
To gain a thorough Knowledge of
general practice, he continued his
studies for four years more with
the firm of Close & Robertson, at
White Plains, Westchester County.
He spent the legislative winters of
1876 and 1877 with Senator Robert-
son, as clerk of the Senate Judici-
ary Committee, at Albany, and as
assistant to the Hon. Montgom-
ery H. Throop, in the work of re-
vising and editing the "Code of
Civil Procedure." In 1877 Mr.
Kene became a member of the firm
of Banks, Keogh & Kene, which
later became Banks & Kene, with
offices at New Rochelle and Port
Chester. Since January, 1879, he
has practiced alone, recognized as
one of the leading lawyers of the
Westchester Bar; in 1885 he opened
an office in New York city.
He has been elected Police Justice,

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Civil Justice, and Corporation
Counsel of New Rochelle, of which
lie remains a citizen. His clientage
extends over several counties and
into the State of Connecticut. He
has been counsel in a large number
of important litigations, involving
large interests and intricate legal
questions, and has earned the repu-
tation of an industrious student
and safe adviser. Although so busy
as a professional man, Mr. Kene
cultivates literature and the arts.
He is a classical scholar, speaking
several modern languages. He is
the author of translations, for pri-
vate circulation, in poetry and
prose, from the Greek and Latin
writers. He is a popular public
speaker and has delivered numer-
ous addresses.

Mr. Kene married Emma Chris-
tine Ehrhart, of New York City, in
1887; of the union there are two
bright sons. The residence of Mr.
Kene is situated upon the highest
ridge of Huguenot Park, in New
Rochelle township, and commands
a superb and unrivaled water view
and landscapes; the broad Sound
and north shore of Long Island
from Great Neck to Orient Point on
the east, the woodlands and mead-
ows toward White Plains on the
north, the Palisades and Jersey
hills on the west, and on the south
the territory as far as Manhattan
Island are included in the vistas
and prospects from his loggia and
observatory. If Mr. Kene has a pas-
sion, it is his enthusiastic love of
nature. He is well pleased when
allowed to dilate to his callers and
friends upon her glorious changing
scenery in the four seasons, as
viewed from his home outlook.

JAMES ROSS.

James Ross, Postmaster at New
Rochelle, was born in that town,
on December 19, 1860, son of John
G. and Catherine M. Ross. He was
educated in the pubic schools of his
native town. Shortly after leaving
school he was appointed to the po-
sition of Assistant Postmaster in
the New Rochelle post office, under
Postmaster Benjamin Badeau, and
served in that office under Postmas-
ters A. M. Dederer, W. H. Le Count

and William V. Molloy. He was
appointed Postmaster by President
McKinley on April 12, 1898, to suc-
ceed William V. Molloy, who had
resigned on being elected Sheriff.
Mr. Ross is considered one of the
best informed men in the State on
post office routine. It was his
knowledge of what is required of
a postmaster that suggested his
appointment to President McKin-
ley. Mr. Ross has always been a
Republican, and is at present a
recognized leader of his party. He
has been elected to the offices of
Village Trustee, Town Assessor,
ten years, and Village Clerk. He
has for many years been identi-
fied with the New Rochelle Fire
Department, and is a member of
Relief Steam Fire Engine Company,
at times filling the several offices
in that company; he was its first
foreman and held the office six
years. He has for nine years been
Chief Engineer of the Fire Depart-
ment; the present high efficiency
attained by the department is great-
ly due to his energy and skillful
management.

ANDREW J. SELZ.

Andrew J. Selz, Clerk of the Vil-
lage of New Rochelle, was born on
February 25, 1874, in that village,
a son of August and Annie (Janz)
Selz. He was educated in the pub-
lic schools of his native town and in
the New York University. After
completing a four year course, he
began the study of law. In 1896
he was appointed by President
Clarke to the position of Village
Clerk, and said appointment was
confirmed by the Board of Village
Trustees. He continues in the
office. As an athlete Mr. Selz has
had some prominence; in 1896 he
was captain of the New York Uni-
versity Club base ball team. He is
a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fra-
ternity and a member of Huguenot
Lodge, F. & A. M. He is unmar-
ried. Has always resided in New
Rochelle.

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JOHN Q. UNDERBILL.

John Quincy Underbill, a former
Village President, Village Trustee
and member of the Board of Educa-
tion, Town Auditor, and present
President of the Board of Sewer
Commissioners, of New Rochelle,
and Congressman-elect, was born in
New Rochelle, on February 19,
1848, a son of George W. L. and Julia
Ann (Barker) Underbill; is a des-
cendent of Capt. John Underbill,
(eighth generation in direct line),
who came to this country from
England in 1630; fought in the Ind-
ian wars of New England and New
York, and finally settled on Long
Island, near Matinicock Point,
which was a part of his domain of
two thousand acres; from Capt. John
Underbill descended all of the
Westchester county Underbills. The
subject of this sketch has been a
resident of New Rochelle all his
life; he received his education in
private and public schools and at
the New York Free Academy,
which is now the College of the
City of New York. He entered the
employ of the Westchester Fire In-
surance Company thirty years ago,
and from a humble clerkship he
arose to the position of secretary,

advancement earned by faithful
and intelligent service; this station
he held nineteen years. The same
qualities which had commanded for
him recognition, served to secure
for him further promotion; he is at
present Vice-President and Treas-
urer of that company. In politics
Mr. Underbill has always been
identified with the Democratic
party. He was elected a Village
Trustee in 1877, and in 1878 was
elected Village President and was
subsequently re-elected to these
offices; in 1880 he was elected a
Town Auditor; for several years he
served as a member of the Board
of Education. He is now, and has
been for ten years, President of the
Commissioners of Sewers and
Drainage of the Village of New Ro-
chelle. He was elected to Congress
November 8, 1898. He is a member
of the Larchmont Yacht Club, the
New York Athletic Club, the New
Rochelle Yacht Club, the New Ro-
chelle Rowing Club, and the Demo-
cratic Club of New York. He was
married on November 16, 1873, to
Miss Minnie B. Price, daughter of
James H. and Deborah B. Price, of
Sag Harbor, N. Y.; of the union
there is one child, Anna B. Under-
bill.

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TOWN OF NORTH CASTLE.

North Castle became a township on March 7, 1788. It is situ-
ated thirty-six miles from New York city. It is bounded north by
towns of New Castle and Bedford, east by town of Poundiidge,
south by town of Harrison and State of Connecticut, and on the
west by the town of Mount Pleasant. The origin of the town's name
is attributed to the same object that suggested the name of the ad-
jacent town of New Castle, the Indian castle that tradition credits
the locality with possessing at one time, and which stood about
where Armonk is now situated. The town of New Castle was set off
from North Castle in 1791. The Indians styled the locality "Wam-
pus Land," named in honor of Wampus, an Indian chief. In colon-
ial records the old town is referred to as the "Liberty of North
Castle." According to these records the inhabitants of the Liberty
of North Castle, in 1724, petitioned the Court of General Sessions
for permission to build a public pound. North Castle and New
Castle were under the Colonial Government portions of the Manor
of Scarsdale. Previous to the formation of the present township,
April ye 6th, 1736, the first town meeting of record was held to
elect officers. Armonk, Banksville, Kensico, North Castle and
ValhalJa are prominent localities within the township. The town
has no incorporated village. Tourists find much in this town that
interests; the majestic hills which abound, the gap styled "Brimstone
Alley," the locality known as "Devil's Den," and a safe passage
through the gloomy woods of the "Dark Valley," located just west
of the high Whippoor-Will Hill. The Bronx river runs through a
section of this town. Wampus Pond, a tributary of the Byram
river, lies in the vicinity of Whippoor-Will Hill; Byram Lake is
located in the north east part of the town. Cohamong Pond lies a
mile east of Byram Lake. Mehanas river forms the eastern bound-
ary line, dividing the town from the town of Poundridge. From the
Eye Ponds, lying upon the southern border of the town, issues the
principal branch of the Bronx river.

The town's history relating to American Revolutionary times
is of especial interest, and many sections of the town have historic
value owing to scenes of strife enacted there during that period.

The population of the town has been as follows: In 1830, 1,653;
in 1835, 1,789; in 1840, 2,058; in 1845, 2,010; in 1850, 2,189; in
1855, 2,415: in 1860, 2,487; in 1865, 2,198; in 1870, 1,996; in 1875,
1,961; in 1880, 1,818; in 1890, 1,475.

The assessed valuation of this town was fixed by the last Board

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of Supervisors as follows: Real property, $767,455; personal, $194,-
865. The tax rate this year is $7.99 on each $1,000 of the assessed
valuation.

The present officials of the town are as follows: Joseph B. See,
of Valhalla, Supervisor; Charles McDonald, of Armonk, Town
Clerk; Charles Ferris, Isaac R. Tripp, John L. Weinheimer and
Hobart Cox, Justices of the Peace; Joseph J. Johnson, of Armonk,
Collector of Taxes.

TOWN OF NORTH SALEM.

The town of North Salem was organized March 7, 1788. It is
situated about fifty-six miles from New York city. It is bounded on
the north by Putnam County, east by the State of Connecticut, west
by the town of Somers and on the south by the town of Lewisboro.
The territory composing the town was prior to 1776 a part of
Cortlandt Manor, and the north section of the town of Salem, the
lower section of the latter town being South Salem, afterward Lewis-
boro. The surface of the town is partly covered with lofty hills;
the soil is well adapted to farming purposes. A fair average value
of land is placed at one hundred dollars per acre.

The Mutighticoos river runs through the center of the town
and empties into the Croton river. Peach Pond, covering about
four hundred acres of ground, lies in the north-east corner of the
town; Beaver Pond, near by, is also an attractive sheet of water.

Purdy Station, on the Harlem Railroad, is situated near the
junction of the Kitchawan or Croton and Mutighticoos rivers, in the
western section of the town.

Croton Falls, also a station on the line of the Harlem Railroad,
is irHhe north-west section of the town.

Salem Center and North Salem are also prosperous localities
within the township.

The population of the town, according to the numerous census
enumerations taken, has been as follows: In 1830, 1,276; in 1835,
1,178; in 1840, 1,161; in 1845, 1,228; in 1850, 1,335; in 1855, 1,528;
in 1860, 1,497; in 1865, 1,522; in 1870, 1,754; in 1875, 1,583; in
1880, 1,693; in 1890, 1,730. The present population is estimated
at 2,000.

The assessed valuation of land in the town is fixed by the
town Assessors last year, was: Real, $1,341,428; personal, $326,983.
The tax rate this year is $5.007 per $1,000 on assessed valuation.
The rate the preceding year was $8.102 per $1,000. The town ha*

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no indebtedness, and has no back taxes due. There has been for
eoine time no occasion to sell property for non-payment of taxes.

The late Odle Close, as Supervisor, represented the town in
the County Board of Supervisors for twenty-four consecutive years.

The present town officials are as follows: Isaac Purdy, of Purdy
Station, Supervisor; Albert J. Lobdell, of Salem Center, Town
Clerk; Elbert S. Wilson, Odle J Whitlock, Walter K. Bitch and
Robert F. White, Justices of the Peace; Friend J. Palmer, of Brews-
ter, Collector of Taxes.

TOWN OF OSSINING.

This town was formerly a part of the town of Mount Pleasant,
which bounds it on the east and south, and was made a separate or-
ganization under the name of Ossinsing, on May 2, 1845, by an act
of the Legislature. It was originally included in the Manor of
Philipsburg. Historians in explaining the source from which the
town received its name, say that Ossin-ing, the proper Indian or-
thography of the word, variously written Sin-Sing, Sing Sing, Sin-
Sinck and Sink Sink, is derived from Ossin (a stone) and ing (a
place) or "stone upon stone/' The name is certainly characteristic
of this beautiful town, whose shore is guarded by a vast munition
of rocks and ancient boulders. In the early days the section now
occupied by the town was in the possession of a strong Mohegan
tribe called the Sint Sings.

The ancient boundary line of 1684, which divided the two col-
onies of New York and Connecticut, passed a short distance south
of Sparta, in the lower part of this town.

By an act of the Legislature, passed March 14, 1846, the name
of the town was changed from Ossinsing to that of Ossining.

At the first town meeting, after the organization of the town,
Joseph Hunt was elected Supervisor and George Sherwood Clerk.

The town officials for 1897-8 are as follows: Supervisor, Gil-
bert M. Todd; Town Clerk, Robert P. Dennis; Justices of the Peace,
Thomas Leary, Wm. G. Valentine, Stewart Baker and Alonzo Mc-
Neil; Assessors, Wm. F. Mezzer, A. J. Nowicki and Ebenezer Fow-
ler; Receiver of Taxes, J. William Myers; Commissioners of High-
ways, Edgar F. Wheeler, Stephen Brown and Bouregard Van Cort-
landt; Town Auditors, James A. Hart, John E. Barlow and James
Bedell; Town Health Board, Town Officers and S. G. Ellegood,
citizen member; Town Health Officer, Dr. Hiram Barber.

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The population of the town, a8 shown by the several census
enumerations, has been as follows: In 1845, 3,312; in 1850, 4,939;
in 1855, 5,758; in 1860, 6,766; in 1865, 6,223; in 1870, 7,798; in
1875, 8,533; in 1880, 8,769; in 1890, 10,058.

But a small quantity of the land in the town is used for farm-
ing purposes, it being considered too valuable, especially that which
commands any kind of a view of the Hudson Eiver, on the banks of
which the town is situated. Handsomely-laid-out villas, attractive
country seats and other homes, of those who delight in the beauties
of nature, are to be seen everywhere. A fair average price of land
per acre is named as $1,000. The town tax rate of last year was
$12.46 per $1,000, inside the village of Sing Sing, and $16.88 out-
side. The town tax rate this year is, in the village, $3.6644; outside,
$4.48174.

The assessed valuation is: Eeal, $7,997,426; personal, $1,117,-
512. There is no town indebtedness.

Back taxes are payable to the Supervisor. Property Bold for
unpaid taxes is usually bought in by the town. The address of all
town officers is Sing Sing, N. Y.

Sing Sing, within the town of Ossining, was incorporated as a
village under an act of the Legislature passed April 2, 1813. The
first village election was held on first Tuesday in May, 1813, when
"seven discreet freeholders/' resident within the said village, were
elected trustees. The bounds of the village were fixed by the act of
incorporation as "the district of country in the town of Mount
Pleasant, contained within the following limits, that is to say: Be-
ginning at the Hudson Eiver, where a run of water, between the
lands of Daniel Delevan and Albert Orser, empties into the said Hud-
eon Eiver, north of Sing Sing, from thence eastwardly on a straight
line to the house occupied by Charless Yoe, and including the said
house, thence southwardly on a straight line until it intersects the
Highland turnpike road on the south line of Samuel Ehodie's land,
from thence westwardly on the south line of William Street's land,
to the Hudson Eiver, and thence northwardly along the said river
to the place of beginning, shall hereafter be known and distin-
guished by the name of "The Village of Sing Sing/'

The oldest book of records in possession of the present village
authorities is the minutes of the Board of Village Trustees for 1853.
Former records were unfortunately destroyed by fire. The first
meeting mentioned in this book was that held by the Village Trus-
tees on Monday evening, Nov. 21, 1853, in the office of A. H. Wells.
President of the Village, Adrian K. Hoffman, father of the late ex-

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Gov. John T. Hoffman, presided, and Trustees Stephen Todd, J.
Clement Yoe, Malborough Churchill, David McCord and Stephen
Aylee, and Thomas E. Bridger, Clerk, were present.

The site of the present village is supposed to be the same on
which the ancient Indian settlement of Sing Sing stood, two hun-
dred years ago. Its situation upon the banks of the Hudson, 180
feet above tide water, overlooking the magnificent scenery of the
Tappan Bay, makes it one of the most charming spots along that
majestic river. In early times, it is said, Sing Sing was a favorite
landing place for shipping the various marketable produce raised
in the interior, and through its post office residents of the interior
towns receive their mail matter.

The State Prison, which has been the cause of several attempts
on the part of citizens to have the name of the village changed, was
erected under an act of the Legislature, passed March, 1824, and
was completed in 1830; the present site was selected owing to its
exhaustless bodies of marble, its healthy situation and its access-
ibility by water. A fire which occurred in Dec., 1855, did consid-
erable damage to the prison buildings. The State Legislature on
March 11, 1856, passed an act appropriating $14,000 to the rep-
aration, alteration and rebuilding of the shops connected with the
prison thus destroyed. Many new additions to the prison main
building and outbuildings have been constructed quite recently,
making it at the present time one of the most valuable pieces of
prison property in the State. Many of the convicts belonging to the
prison are now employed on the village streets, building redressed
stone retaining walls, etc., without charge for their services to the
village. The last State Legislature authorized the expenditure of
$30,000 for improvements at Sing Sing Prison. Many residents of
Sing Sing consider that the presence of the prison in their midst is
detrimental to the growth of the village. They want the prison to
retain the name of Sing Sing and the village to be given another
title.

Mining operations were formerly carried on to a considerable
extent in this vicinity, owing to the belief that silver ore lay buried
in the earth near by. Old shafts sunk at the time are still visible.

Its population, according to the census enumeration, taken in
January of this year, is 8,160. In 1880 a census gave the population
at 6,578, and in 1890 as 9,352.

The act to provide a public water supply for Sing Sing was
passed April 18, 1887.

For date of organization of local banks, see special article under
head of "Banks" in this book.

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The village officers for 1897-98 are as follows: President,
William Brandreth; Clerk, John M. Terwilliger; Trustees, Bernard
C. Feeny, Edwin T. James, Albert I. Tompkins, Seth G. Ellegood,
Geo. H. Eldridge, Eomaine Williams, J. Edward Holla, John Cuatt
and Matthew McCahe; Corporation Counsel, John Gibney; Village
Treasurer, William Terhune; Eeceiver of Taxes, J. William Myers;
Police Justice, Milton C. Palmer; Chief of Police, George E. Carri-
gan; Chief of the Fire Department, James M. Jarvis; Village
Health Board, Dr. E. B. Sherwood, Joseph Thompson and John E.
Kinney; Village Health Officer, Dr. Hiram Barber; Postmaster,
John I. Kane.

TOWN OF PELHAM.

The town of Pelham was formed March 7, 1788. The name,
conferred upon the town by the Pells, is said to be derived from the
lordship of Pelham, Herefordshire, England. The town is bounded
on the east and north by the town of New Bochelle, on the west by
the Hutchinson's (Aqueanouncke) river, and Eastchester, and on the
south by Long Island Sound. The Hutchinson's river, which sepa-
rates the town from Eastchester, was named in honor of the heroic
Mrs. Anne Hutchinson, who was the leading spirit in a colony of
sixteen persons which settled in the vicinity of Pelham Neck, and
who was, with several of her friends, murdered by Indians.

The town is situated on the line of the New York, New Haven
and Hartford Eailroad and on the Harlem branch road of same rail-
road, about fifteen miles from New York city.

Thomas Pell, said to have come from Fairfield, Connecticut,
eleven years after the Hutchinson massacre, in 1654, succeeded in
buying from the Indians a large tract of land covering a good part
of what was afterward the town, and also the towns of East and West
Chester. In 1666 a large portion of the Indian grant of 1654 was
confirmed by Gov. Eichard Nicholls, of New York.

The Pells, who succeeded each other as lords of the manor, were
Thomas Pell, who died in 1669. John Pell, a nephew of the for-
mer, who represented the county in the Provincial Assembly, and
was a judge of the Court of Common Pleas from 1688 to 1695; he
was drowned while sailing a pleasure boat which foundered in a
gale off City Island; his eldest son, Thomas, succeeded him as lord
of the manor, and died in 1739 at the manor house. Joseph Pell,
grandson of Thomas-, was the fourth and last lord of the manor, and

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died in 1776. The town has an interesting history connected with
the American Eevolution.

City Island, a locality of considerable pretensions, with an-
other section of the town, was annexed to the City and County of
New York hy an act of the State Legislature passed in 1895. Hart's
Island, which lies to the east of City Island, is occupied by the De-
partment of Charities and Correction of New York city for hospital
purposes. High Island is located near the south shore of Pelham
Neck. Pelham Bridge connects Pelham Neck and the Westchester
shore. Pelham Bay Park, belonging to New York city, is situated
within the old town limits.

The population of the township as shown by various census
enumerations has been as follows: In 1830, 334; in 1835, 255; in
1840, 789; in 1845, 486; in 1850, 577; in 1855, 833; in 1860, 1,025;
in 1865, 1,043; in 1870, 1,790; in 1875, 1,538; in 1880, 2,540; in
1890, 3,941. The present population of the town is estimated 1,600;
the decrease can be credited to loss of territory recently annexed
to Greater New York city.

The assessed valuation of property in the township, fixed by
assessors last year, was as follows: Eeal, $2,161,259, personal, $59,-
950. The town tax rate this year is $12.98 per $1,000 of assessed
valuation outside the villages, $12.80 per $1,000 in side village of
North Pelham, $11.82 per $1,000 inside village of Pelham, $10.327
per $1,000 inside village of Pelham Manor. Last year the rate was,
in the order given, $38.55, $18.27, $16.14, $12.77 per $1,000 of as-
sessed valuation.

The present town officers are as follows: John M. Shinn, (of
Pelham Manor,) Supervisor; Louis C. Young, Frank M. Lyon, Theo-
dore M. Hill and A. G. C. Fletcher, Justices of the Peace; P. J.
Marvil, (of North Pelham,) Town Clerk; John T. Logan, (of North
Pelham,) Collector of Taxes.

Within the town's limits are three villages, Pelham Manor,
Pelham and North Pelham. Each of these villages are distinctively
residence localities, containing the choicest of residence sites, afford-
ing desirable homes for many prominent business men of New York
city, as well as for others.

Pelham Manor was incorporated as a village in 1891. Accord-
ing to a census enumeration taken in January, 1898, it has a popula-
tion of 436. The village is a station on the Harlem Branch of the
New York, New Haven and Hartford Eailroad, ten miles from New
York city. Travers Island, on which is located the Club House and
ground of the New York Athletic Club, is in this village. The

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present village officers are: E. P. Gillaland, President; William K.
Gillette, and W. B. Randall, Trustees; John Doty, Clerk; C. F.
Rupert, Collector of Taxes, and John H. Day, Treasurer.

The village of Pelhain was incorporated in 1896, and has a
population, according to census of January, 1898, of 142. The vil-
lage is a station on the New York, New Haven and Hartford Rail-
road, fifteen miles from New York city. The present village officials
are: S. Cushman Caldwell, President; R. K. Hubbard and Howard
Scribner, Trustees; George K. Perry, Clerk; William Webster, Col-
lector of Taxes, and John Butler, Treasurer. This village is sup-
posed to be the smallest in this country; it was incorporated by
special act of the Legislature, at the request of seven persons.

The village of North Pelham was incorporated in 1896, and has
a population, as shown by census enumeration of January, 1898, of
627. The village lies on the New York, New Haven and Hartford
Railroad, fifteen miles from New York city; the villages of Pelham
and North Pelham share the one and the same railroad station at
Pelham. These two latter villages are connected with Mount
Vernon by trolley cars.

TOWN OF POUNDRIDGE.

This town has the distinction of being one of the first organized
in the county, the date of its creation being March 7, 1788. It gets
ita name, according to general belief, from the ancient "Indian
Pound," which formerly stood at the foot of a "high ridge/' a little
eouth of the present locality known as Poundridge, and where the
Indians set their traps for wild game.

By the first settlement of the boundary lines, on May 14, 1731,
Poundridge was transferred from Connecticut to the Province of
New York. In 1744 John Crawford, it appears, was appointed first
Assessor; Joseph Lockwood was the first chosen Clerk at a town
meeting held April 1, 1760.

Poundridge affords good farming land; the soil consists prin-
cipally of a gravelly loam, and is well adapted to grass and pasturage,
also excellent for orchard and fruit trees of all kinds. Hickory,
chestnut, red, white and black oak trees abound. A fair average
value of land is placed at $40 per acre. The rate of taxation in the
town last year was $6.3567 per $1,000 of the assessed valuation.
This year the rate is $6.99 per $1,000.

Property sold by the town for unpaid taxes is usually bought in

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by the town. Information as to this subject will be furnished, on
application, by the Supervisor.

Back taxes are collected by the Supervisor of the town.

The assessed valuation of property is: Eeal, $853,141; per-
sonal, $183,885. There is no town indebtedness.

The climate is announced by residents to be "perfectly de-
lightful," and the town is so healthy that no physician has been able
to find a lodgment here (but when real necessity demands physicians
from neighboring towns can be readily summoned), and the town
is so restful and peaceful that not even one lawyer is attempting to
eke out an existence in this locality. The town has no banking in-
stitution nor newspaper within its borders.

The population, according to the census enumerations taken in
the several years, was: In 1830, 1,437; 1835, 1,426; 1840, 1,407;
1845, 1,427; 1850, 1,486; 1855, 1,439; 1860, 1,471; 1865, 1,299;
1870, 1,194; 1875, 1,008; 1880, 1,034; 1890, 830.

The churches in the town are a Presbyterian Church, Eev. J. J.
Moffatt, pastor, and a Methodist Church, Eev. Frank Wales, pastor,
in Poundridge; Eastwood Methodist Pro. Church, Eev. I. B. Brown,
pastor, East Poundridge; Great Hill Methodist Church, no regular
pastor, South Poundridge.

The postmasters ara: Frederick E. Scofield, at Poundridge;
Sivori Selleck, at Scotts Corners; Joseph W. Waterbury, at Bouton-
ville.

The town officials for the year 1897-98 are:

Supervisor, George I. Euscoe, Scotts Corners; Town Clerk,
William Jones, Poundridge; Justices of the Peace, George I. Euscoe,
Scotts Corners, W. A. Eeichester, Poundridge, Charles H. Abbott,
Boutonville, James H. Bedell, Long Eidge; Assessors, Henry C.
Brown, Geo. N. Fancher and Henry W. Miller; Commissioners of
Highways, Sivori Selleck, Eussell Scofield and Gardner Marshall;
Collector of Taxes, Elbert Barhite, Poundridge.

Collectors of School Taxes: District No. 1, Jared Potts, Long
Eidge, Fairfield County, Conn.; District No. 2, John 0. Waterbury,
High Eidge, Fairfield County, Conn.; District No. 3, George H.
Todd, Poundridge; District No. 4, Isaac Valien, Vista; District No.
5, Elbert Barhite, Poundridge; District No. 6, Charles H. Abbott
Boutonville.

The nearest railroad station to Scotts Corners and Poundridge
is at New Canaan, Conn., on the New York, New Haven and Hart-
ford Eailroad.

The Supervisor, Justice of the Peace and Town Clerk compose

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the Town Health Board and the Board of Town Auditors. Dr.
William G. Stowe, of Cross Eiver, town of Lewisboro, is Town
Health Officer.

TOWN OF EYE.

The present town of Eye dates its organization from March 7,
1788. Prior to this it included territory now forming the towns of
Harrison and White Plains, and is one of the oldest settlements in
the county. The town is bounded on the east by the State of Con-
necticut, on the south by Long Island Sound, on the west and north
by the towns of Harrison and North Castle. It is named in honor of
Eye, County of Sussex, England. The name the Indians gave the
town was Peningoe, Peninggoe or Poningoe, supposed to be derived
from Ponus, the name of the chief who controlled the territory in
about 1640. The first grantees under the Indians of Poningoe were
the Dutch West India Company, who secured in 1640 a grant of land
extending from Norwalk, Conn., to the Hudson river, which gave
the Dutch, up to the purchase and settlement by the English, full
possession of Westchester County. For a period Eye was a part of
the Colony of Connecticut, as was the town of Bedford. The Gov-
ernor of the Colony of New York at the time protested against
Connecticut's claim to possession of the said towns, and an appeal to
the King had to be made: the latter decided that the towns properly
belonged to the Colony of New York. On May 14, 1731, the town
lines were established as we find them to-day.

Peter Disbrow, John Coe, Thomas Studwell and John Budd
are named as the successors, in 1660, of the Dutch West India Com-
pany and the first settlers of the town; they came from Greenwich,
Conn. They also arranged independent purchases of land from the
Indians. These owners disposed of the land at the rate of forty
shillings per lot, payable in cattle or corn. The first settlement of
the town was effected in 1660, near the ford, at the southern end of
Manursing Island. Here was established a village to which its in-
habitants gave the name of Hastings, in honor of Hastings, County
of Sussex, England. Other localities subsequently settled were con-
sidered as suburbs of the island village, the influence of the village
extending as far north, on Poningoe Neck, as the present village of
Port Chester. In 1692, by an act of the Assembly of the Province of
New York, Eye was created a "Market town," entitled to the extra-
ordinary privilege of holding a yearly fair, in the month of October.
The first fair held under the act was in 1771.

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The Courts of Sessions were held in this town during the
Colonial period.

The County Board of Supervisors was first organized in this
town.

In 1739 a ferry was established between this town and Oyster
Bay, Long Island. The ferry was continued many years.

In 1745 Peter Jay became a landed property owner in the town;
in 1797 he devised by will this property to his brother, Hon. John
Jay; the latter by deed conveyed it to Peter Augustus Jay, on Sep-
tember 16, 1822.

The town's population as shown by the various census enumer-
ations, has been as follows: In 1830, 1,602; in 1835, 1,607; in 1840,
1,803; in 1845, 2,180; in 1850, 2,584; in 1855, 3,468; in 1860, 4,447;
in 1865, 4,675; in 1870, 7,150; in 1875, 5,936; in 1880, 6,576; in
1890, 9,477.

The present town officials are as follows: Charles Eldredge, Su-
pervisor; George Grandison, Town Clerk; Stephen A. Marshall,
Thomas M. Parker (of Port Chester), Bernard Baruch (of Eye) and
Augustus L. Hains (of Eye Neck), Justices of the Peace; Thomas
Jordan, Eeceiver of Taxes. Post office address, Port Chester, N. Y.

The town has but one village, that of Port Chester; though Eye
Neck, a section of the town, is united with a section of the town of
Mamaroneck in forming the village of Mamaroneck.

The present village of Port Chester was incorporated in 1868.
Prior to 1837 the village was known as Sawpits, the name adopted
April 23, 1823; the change of name was effected March 11, 1837.
The village is situated on the west bank of the Byram (or Armonck)
Eiver, which forms the boundary between the States of New York
and Connecticut, and which takes its rise from the Byram Lake.
East Port Chester, which is an important and thickly settled suburb
of the village of Port Chester, is situated on the east bank of the
Byram Eiver, in the State of Connecticut; the bridges connecting
the two places were built at the expense of the County of Westches-
ter and of the State of Connecticut jointly. Hawthorne Beach, in
East Port Chester, is a favorite summer resort for residents of Port
Chester and vicinitv.

The population of the village was in 1880, 3,254; in 1890, it
had increased to 5,274; according to a census taken in January,
1898, the present population is 7,257.

The village has a most excellent public library and reading-
room, located in an imposing brick building, situated on Main
Street, the whole the gift of the late Hon. Jared V. Peck. The act

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incorporating the library and reading-room was passed by the State
Legislature in 1877.

Port Chester is a manufacturing center of no mean pretensions.
Its several industries give employment to many hundred persons.
It has direct communication with New York city by water, a regular
line of steamboats running daily.

The present officers of the village are as follows: John W. Mc-
Carty, President; Samuel Comly, William J. Foster, Joseph H. Mar-
shall, James S. Merritt, John F. Mills and James Patterson, Trus-
tees; J. Alvord Perk, Clerk; Thomas Jordan, Eeceiver of Taxes.

The unincorporated village of Rye is a station on the line of the
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, twenty-four miles
from New York city. It abounds in beautiful scenery and is an
ideal residence place. Rye Beach and Oakland Beach, quite famous
as summer resorts, and noted for fine bathing, are located in this
vicinity, and are connected with the local railroad station by a line
of public stages, The Mockquams or Blink Brook, a never-failing
stream, runs through the place. The locality known as Milton is
near by, not far distant from the local railroad station.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

WILLIAM P. ABBNDROTH.

William Philip Abendroth, a
former President of the village of
Port Chester, was born- in Germany
on December 18, 1818. In 1832 his
parents came to this country and
settled in New York city. Young
Abendroth did not remain long in
the latter city, for very soon after
his arrival in this country he is
found working industriously as an
apprentice in the foundry belong-
ing to Dr. Eliphalet Nott, in Al-
bany. Here he remained two years.
His opportunities for gaining an
education had been limited, and as
he had an energetic, inquisitive, in-
ventive mind, which craved for
knowledge, he determined to make
the best of hours he could spare
from his daily toil. Like other lads
who have to work all day for their
livelihood, he turned to the evening
public school for the desired assist-
ance. He was a hard-working stu-
dent as he was a diligent, trust-
worthy apprentice. When Dr. Nott,
in 1834, went to New York city and

started the Novelty Iron Works he
took young Abendroth with him.
The latter finished his apprentice-
ship in 1836. Subsequently Mr.
Abendroth was employed at his
trade in Jersey City, New Orleans,
Cincinnati, St. Louis and Stamford.
In 1840 he formed a partnership
with Philip Rollhaus and they be-
gan at Port Chester the manufac-
ture of stoves, pipe, etc. Their bus-
iness prospered and soon was rec-
ognized as one of the principal iron
industries of the country. In 1842
the New York city warerooms of
the firm were opened. In 1845
Philip Rollhaus retired from the
firm and his place was taken by
Augustus and John Abendroth,
brothers of William P. Abendroth.
Later John D. Fraser, a brother-in-
law of the latter, was also made a
member of the firm. In 1876 the
firm was changed to a stock com-
pany, under the title of the Aben-
droth Brothers' Eagle Iron Works,
with William P. Abendroth at its
head. This company daily em-
ploys many hundred persons and is

WILLIAM P. ABENDBOTH.

JOHN H. CLAPP.

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a mainstay of the vicinity. Mr.
Abendroth was one instrumental in
the organization of the First Na-
tional Bank of Port Chester, and
was one of the first directors, which
position he held up to the time of
his death. He was president of the
Port Chester Savings Bank from
the date of its organization, and his
death only terminated his tenure of
office. He was one of the organ-
izers of the Port Chester Mutual
Loan and Building Association in
1853. He assisted materially in or-
ganizing the local fire department
in 1854. For three years, commenc-
ing in 1857, Mr. Abendroth was
foreman of Putnam Engine Com-
pany. In 1861 he was elected one of
the Fire Trustees of Port Chester.
In 1874 he was one of the organ-
izers of the Firemen's Benevolent
Fund Association. He was a life
member of Armour Lodge, F. and
A. M. As President of the village
of Port Chester he proved to be a
conscientious, fearless official, giv-
ing much of his valuable time to
further the interests of his fellow-
citizens. It was generally regretted
when he announced that his busi-
ness would not permit of his giving
so much time to public service. In
politics Mr. Abendroth was a Dem-
ocrat. He subsequently was mainly
instrumental in having introduced
a public water supply for the vil-
lage. It is an admitted fact that no
one man contributed more than
William P. Abendroth to the
growth and present prosperity of
the thriving village of Port Ches-
ter, and when he died, on January
29, 1898, there was genuine mourn-
ing among residents of that village
and vicinity, who had been brought
to realize their loss. Mr. Aben-
droth was married in October, 1843,
to Miss Anna Maria Fraser, in Jer-
sey City, N. J. Of the union there
are now living five children Mrs.
John F. Mills, Mrs. M. R. Hoag-
land, Frank A. Abendroth, John W.
Abendroth and Mrs. F. C. Dickson.
Mrs. Abendroth survives her hus-
band.

JOHN H. CLAPP.

John H. Clapp was born in White
Plains on September 6, 1847, a son
of John J. and Maria C. (Banta)

Clapp. His father, who was a Su-
pervisor of the town of White
Plains in 1855 and 1856 and a rec-
ognized leader of the Westchester
County bar, died in White Plains
on February 6, 1866. His mother
died in Port Chester on November
27, 1895. His great-grandfather,
John Clapp, who resided at White
Plains, was clerk of the first Colo-
nial Assembly from 1691 to 1698,
and clerk of Westchester County in
1708. He is of Dutch ancestry, his
ancestors on both sides coming to
this country from Holland about
1652. He was prepared for college
in the schools of his native town
and graduated from Union College
in 1869, and later received the de-
gree of Master of Arts. Imme-
diately after graduation he began
the study of law, entering the
White Plains office of Hon. Jackson
O. Dykman, now a Justice of the
Supreme Court. Mr. Clapp was ad-
mitted to the bar in Poughkeepsie
in June, 1870. Shortly after he
formed a partnership with Hon.
Amherst Wight, Jr., the firm estab-
lishing offices in Port Chester and
New York city, and from the very
start conducted a large and remu-
nerative practice. Mr. Wight died
in 1877, when Mr. Clapp succeeded
to the business and still continues
with offices at No. 141 Broadway,
New York. His practice is general.
He has been successful as counsel
in many important cases involving
sums aggregating millions of dol-
lars. Mr. Clapp is prominent in the
Masonic Order, being one of the
oldest members and a former mas-
ter of Mamaro Lodge, No. 653, F.
and A. M., of Port Chester; a mem-
ber of the Alpha Delta Phi Club, a
member of the American Yacht
Club, a member of the New York
Athletic Club, and a member of the
New York Republican Club. Mr.
Clapp is a Republican and has long
been recognized as one of the lead-
ers of that party in the County of
Westchester. He has received many
honors at the hands of his party
and is a familiar figure at Repub-
lican conventions in the capacity
of a delegate. On November 5,
1874, Mr. Clapp was married to
Mrs. Mary J. Purdy Ropes, daugh-
ter of Nathaniel and Mary Purdy.
of Rye.

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TOWN OF SCAESDALE.

The present township of Scarsdale was, in colonial times, a part
of the manor of Scarsdale, as was what is now the towns of North
Castle, New Castle and a part of the town of White Plains. It was
created a town on March 7, 1788. The name was given in honor of
Scarsdale, Derbyshire, England, the place from which came Colonel
Caleb Heathcote, who purchased from the Indians the lands which
the manor embraced. On March 2, 1701, the lands purchased by
Colonel Heathcote were erected into the lordship and manor of
Scarsdale, "to be holden of the king in free and common soccage,
its lord yielding and rendering therefor annually, upon the festival
of the Nativity, five pounds current money of New York, etc."

Colonel Caleb Heathcote, the first lord of the manor of Scarsdale,
was born in England, March 6, 1665; he arrived in New York in
1692, and soon after became prominent in the affairs of the colony.
He was judge of Westchester County, colonel of the militia of this
county and of the West Eiding, on Long Island, all his life, first
mayor of the borough of Westchester; a councillor and surveyor-gen-
eral of the province; mayor of New York for three years, commander
of the colony's forces, and from 1705 to his death, in 1721, was re-
ceiver-general of the customs for all North America. The eldest
daughter, Anne Heathcote, married Hon. James De Lancey, lieu-
tenant-governor of the province of New York; their son, Major John
Peter De Lancey, of Heathcote Hill, Mamaroneck, was the owner of
the Scarsdale estates up to about 1824; he bequeathed the property
among his five children. At the present time but a small portion of
(he estates remain in possession of the descendants of Caleb Heath-
cote. Scarsdale is also famous as the birthplace of Daniel D. Tomp-
kins, the fourth Governor of this State, and subsequently Vice-
President of the United States. He was the seventh son of Hon.
Jonathan G-. Tompkins. The middle letter "D" in his name was
added simply to distinguish him from another Daniel Tompkins who
attended the same college with him. The father of Daniel D.
Tompkins served as a member of the State convention which adopt-
ed the Declaration of Independence and the first Constitution of the
State; was a member of the State Legislature during the Eevolution-
ary period; was a judge of the Court of Common Pleas of this coun-
ty, and later a regent of the State University. He died shortly after
his son was inaugurated Vice-President. A biographical sketch of
Daniel D. Tompkins is published elsewhere in this volume. By sug-
gestion of and through the agency of the Westchester County His-

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torical Society, a tablet was very recently, in 1898, erected, in Scars-
dale, to mark the birthplace of Daniel D. Tompkins; it was unveiled
with appropriate exercises; the inscription is to the effect that the
tablet was erected to mark the birthplace of a former Governor of
the State of New York and Vice-President of the United States, and
one of the most honored citizens of this county. The land on which
the tablet is placed now belongs to Charles Butler.

The population of this township at the various censuses which
have been taken is as follows: In 1830, 317; in 1835, 329; in 1840,
225; in 1845, 341; in 1850, 342; in 1855, 445; in 1860, 548; in 1865,
557; in 1870, 517; in 1875, 529; in 1880, 614; in 1890, 633.

The present town officials are as follows: Chauncey T. Secor,
Supervisor (address, White Plains,); Joseph Morrell, Town Clerk
(address, White plains,) ; C. W. Gaylor, Gilbert W. Dobbs, William
Mercer and C. B. Fish, Justices of the Peace; Gilbert M. Dobbs, Col-
lector of Taxes.

The assessed valuation of property in the town was in 1897 as
follows: Eeal, $1,468,128; personal, $180,200. The tax rate this
year is $5.83 on each $1,000 valuation.

TOWN OF SOMEES.

This town was organized on March 7, 1888. Prior to this date
it formed a part of the town of Hanover, in the Manor of Cortlandt.
At its formation it took the name of Stephentown, out of respect
to Stephen Van Cortlandt, a large landed property owner, a de-
scendant of Stephanus Van Cortlandt, who purchased the territory
in 1699 from the Indians, and received a deed from Sachima
Wicker, the chief of the Kightawonck tribe. The first town meeting
held in Stephentown, according to the records, was on the first
Tuesday of April, 1788, at the residence of Benjamin Green. Hach-
aliah Brown was elected Supervisor; William Horton, Town Clerk;
Obadiah Purdy, Nathaniel Wright, Herman Hilliker and Samuel
Green, Assessors; John Stedwell and Jacob Lent, Overseers of the
Poor; Benjamin Green, Collector and Constable.

On April 6, 1808, the electors decided upon a change of name
for the town. The name chosen, Somers, was given in honor of the
young American naval officer, Lieutenant Richard Somers, who had
become famous by acts of bravery displayed in the Tripolitan War
that occurred in 1804. The American naval officer in charge of the
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a floating mine and this mine or fire-ship, it was planned, was to be
sent into the harbor, to explode before the walls of the fortress and
in the midst of the enemy's cruisers. Young Somers volunteered to
command a small number of men, as brave as he, on the desired ex-
pedition of destruction, even though it meant sure death to him and
his comrades. They started on their dangerous mission on board of
the floating mine, on the night of Sept. 4, 1804. With the explosion
of the mine perished Somers and his courageous associates a band
of heroes worthy of a better fate. As an officer and a man, young
Somers was well worthy of all the honor bestowed by grateful coun-
trymen upon his name and memory.

The town is situated on the Harlem Eailroad, fifty miles from
New York City. The scenery in and about Somers is very attractive.
It is considered a good farming country, the farms generally are
large and very productive, the Croton Eiver and other streams run-
ning through and close by furnish ample water supply. Lake Ma-
hopac, a charming sheet of water, one mile in diameter, in which i&
embosomed two or three small islands, lies close to the borders of
the town.

The population of the town, as shown by census enumerations
in 1830 and since, has been as follows: In 1830, 1,997; 1835, 1,900;
1840, 2,082; 1845, 1,761; 1850, 1,722; 1855, 1,744; 1860, 2,012;
1865, 1,695; 1870, 1,721; 1875, 1,631; 1880, 1,630; 1890, 1,897.

By an act of the Legislature, passed May 12, 1846, that part of
the town of Somers, lying on the southwesterly side of the Croton
Eiver, was annexed to the town of New Castle.

The present assessed value of real property in the town is $983,-
494; personal property, $221,450. The tax rate is $3.55 on $1,000,
the lowest of any town in the county. Last year the rate was $5.19
on $1,000.

The present town officers are: Supervisor, Samuel M. Louns-
bury, Somers; Town Clerk, Stephen F. Lane, Somers; Collector of
Taxes, David E. Bassett, Baldwin Place (these officers were elected
in March, 1898); Justices of the Peace, James Hyatt, Somers, Z.
M. Knowles, Katonah, Joseph T. Griffin, Somers Centre, and H. G.
Barrett, West Somers; Assessors, George E. Teed, Goldens Bridge,
John Eeynolds, Croton Lake, and E. Smith, Somers Centre. Super-
visor Lounsbury succeeded James P. Teed, who served the town as
Supervisor for eighteen years, continuously.

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TOWN OF WHITE PLAINS.

This town is in the county seat of Westchester County, situated
on the Harlem Eailroad, 23 miles from the city of New York. It
was purchased from the Indians in 1683, and was originally a part of
the town of Eye. March 7, 1788, is the date of its creation, making
it one of the early organized towns of the county. The town de-
rives its name from the White Balsam (Gnaphalium Polycephalum
of Linnoeus), Gnaphalium, signifying soft down or wool. The land
was purchased from the trihe of Indians over which the Chief Ora-
waupum ruled.

From the year 1725 to the date of formation as a town, by an
act of the Legislature, it was known as the White Plains Precinct.
The precinct electors met annually, on the first Tuesday of April,
to elect a Supervisor, a Clerk and other necessary officers. The first
precinct election was held in April, 1727. Between the years 1776
and 1783, owing to White Plains at that period being a "seat of
war," no elections were held. The Battle of White Plains was
fought Oct. 28, 1776. The British, under Gen. Howe, defeated
Gen. Washington at the head of the Continental forces. The losa
on either side was reported to be similar, between 300 and 400.

This town is justly given a prominent place in the history of
the American Eevolution and the bravery of its early settlers is
highly commended. Owing to the loyalty of its residents, the
Fourth Provincial Congress was induced to hold a session in this
town, at the Court House, from the 9th to the 27th of July, 1776;
on the first day the Declaration of Independence was unanimously
approved, and on the following day the Congress decided upon a
change of name, to be known thereafter as the "Convention of the
Eepresentatives of the State of New York." Here and thus the
Empire State was born. When the Congress was ordered to thia
town, "with all papers and money, all lead, powder and other mili-
tary stores belonging to the State," the journey from New York
was performed by the members on horseback, led by Pierre Van
Cortlandt, its president. As orderlies from Gen. Washington over-
took them, the Congress was called to order on horseback, and busi-
ness was transacted.

No definite information as to the population of the precinct
or town, in its earliest history, is obtainable. In 1830 the population
of the town was 739; in 1835, 876; in 1840, 1,087; in 1845, 1,155;
in 1850, 1,414; in 1855, 1,512; in 1860, 1,846; in 1865, 2,122; in
1870, 2,630; in 1875, 2,749; in 1880, 4,094; in 1890, 4,508.

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The town, with its picturesque scenery, its historic associations
and elegant building sites, is proving every year more attractive as
a place of residence. Already many millions of dollars have been
invested by distinguished citizens in the erection of the palatial
abodes which may be seen in all parts of the town. Especially at-
tractive is this place to men doing business in New York City.
Trains on the Harlem Railroad are run at convenient hours, many
of them through express trains, at an interval of 45 minutes. Tht
local railroad station is situated within the business section of the
town.

To a fire that occurred on Dec. 1, 1851, and consumed Craw-
ford's Hotel and other buildings, opposite the old Court House, on
South Broadway, is attributed the organization of the Fire Depart-
ment in this village; on that very day a public meeting was held in
the Court House, and the first steps toward organization were taken.

In 1854 the department began to take shape, and on April 10, 1857,
the department was incorporated.

An article relating to the three Court Houses erected in this
village will be found elsewhere in this work.

The following are the names of residents who have served as
Town Clerks, in this town, since 1727 to date:

Caleb Hyatt, Jr., 1727 to 1776.

Daniel Horton, 1783 to 1787.

Joseph Prior, 1787 to 1788.

William Barker, Jr., 1788 to 1800.

Stephen Barker, 1800 to 1804.

David Falconer, 1804 to 1806.

Stephen Barker, 1806 to 1810.

Josiah Horton, 1810 to 1812.

Minott Mitchell, 1812 to 1838.

Joseph S. Mitchell, 1838 to 1842.

John W. Mills, 1842 to 1844.

Schuyler C. Tompkins, 1844 to 1849.

Enoch Dick and Elias P. Purdy, 1849 to 1851.

Carlton Parmer, 1851 to 1852.

William H. Huestis, 1854 to 1857.

Caleb Morgan, Jr., 1867 to 1868.

Abram J. Hyatt, 1868 to 1871.

D. B. Stephens, 1871 to 1873.

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Wm. H. Cutter, 1873 to 1875.

E. Baxter and Abram J. Hyatt, 1875 to 1876.

J. E. Underbill, 1876 to 1877.

Abram J. Hyatt, 1877 to 1879.

Henry A. Maynard, 1879 to 1885.

Charles P. Paulding, 1885 to 1886.

Francis H. Hessels, 1886 to 1889.

Chas. P. Paulding, 1889 to 1898.

Louis Platt, 1898, now acting.

The total assessed value of property in the town, according to
official assessment just completed, is: Real estate, $7,344,176; per-
sonal, $2,699,077.

The present year's rate of taxation in town is $4.12 per $1,000,
valuation inside corporate limits, and $5.81 per $1,000 outside in-
corporated limits.

Back taxes are payable to the Supervisor of the town. Prop-
erty sold for the non-payment of taxes, at an advertised tax sale, is,
as a general thing, bought in by the town, but individuals are not
prevented from becoming purchasers.

The present town officials are: Frank G. Schirmer, Super-
visor; Lewis C. Platt, Town Clerk; Minott M. Silliman, Ffarrington
M. Thompson, George T. Capron and W. W. Ford, Justices of the
Peace; E. G. Sutherland, Receiver of Taxes.

The village of White Plains lies mostly in the town of White
Plains, a small portion, on the west side, lying in the town of Green-
burgh. The village was incorporated April 3, 1866.

The population in 1880 was 2,381; in 1890 it was 4,042; the
last census enumeration, taken in Jan., 1898, fixed the population at
7,363.

The present village officers are: Samuel C. Miller, President;
W. B. Sutherland, Clerk; William Cromwell, Charles Deutermann,
John Emberson, Christopher Harmon, George L. Miller, John T.
Rehill, William S. Sterling, Charles P. Sherwood, Stephen C. Smith
and David Verplanck, Trustees; William S. Verplanck, Tax Col-
lector. The post office address of town and village officials, White
Plains, N. Y.

Cars of the local trolley company connect the village with Tar-
rytown on the Hudson River, and with Mamaroneck on Long Island
Sound.

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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

GEORGE T. CAPRON.

George Truman Capron, Justice
of the Peace of the town of White
Plains, was born in the city of New
York, on May 30, 1858, a son of
Jacob and Jane E. (Ballenger) Ca-
pron. He was educated at the
Friends' Seminary, New York city,
and the Columbia College Law
School. Was married on Septem-
ber 10, 1891, to Miss Phebe H. Car-
penter, daughter of Jacob A. and
Mary A. Carpenter, of Harrison, N.
Y. In politics Mr. Capron has al-
ways been connected with the Re-
publican party, and at the hands of
his party he has received many
honors. Since his removal to
White Plains, which occurred in
1892, he has been actively asso-
ciated with public affairs. In 1896
he was elected to his present office
and in the same year was chosen
Acting Police Justice of the village
of White Plains. Mr. Capron is
also regent of the White Plains
Council, No. 1,762, R. A., in the or-
ganization of which he was the
prime mover.

HENRY T. DYKMAN.

Henry Trowbridge Dykman, a
former President of the village of
White Plains, was born in Cold
Spring, Putnam County, N. Y., on
December 16, 1856, a son of Jackson
O. and Emily L. (Trowbridge) Dyk-
man. He was educated in the pub-
lic schools of his native town and
in Willis' Military Academy, White
Plains. In 1866 he came to White
Plains with his parents, and has
resided there ever since. At an
early age he began the study of law
in the office of his father. In 1870,
when only fourteen years old, he
became connected with the New
York City Water Supply proceed-
ings, and assisted materially in per-
fecting searches and aiding counsel
and commissioners engaged in ac-
quiring land needed for the purpose
in hand. In 1877, December 16, on
the very day he became twenty-one
years of age, he was admitted to
the bar. Since 1879 Mr. Dykman

has practiced law on his own ac-
count, having his offices at White
Plains; besides caring for a large
private practice, he has, since 1880,
represented New York city in all
special proceedings brought to ac-
quire land by appraisement for wa-
ter supply purposes, having sole
charge of all matters pertaining to
Westchester County, acting under
the immediate direction of the Cor-
poration Council of the city of New
York. He is an indefatigable
worker, devoted to the cause of his
clients. He has always prepared
his briefs and argued his own
causes. No man is better known in
the courts and his genial qualities
insure him many friends. Legal
victories gained and his long reten-
tion as counsel by New York city,
through different political adminis-
trations, attest his value and
worth. Politically Mr. Dykman has
always been a Democrat, and has
been active in the interest of his
party, but has never been an as-
pirant for office, though his party
friends have bestowed upon him,
from time to time, many honors,
electing him as delegate to judicial
conventions, etc. He has held the
non-political offices of President,
Treasurer, Counsel of Village and
Counsel of Water Board of the vil-
lage of White Plains; the two latier
offices he still holds. The official
positions held came to him not
through his seeking them, but be-
cause his ability to fill the same
was recognized by his fellow-citi-
zens, irrespective of party. He has
recently been successful in what is
commonly termed the Rockefeller
assessment cases, succeeding in set-
ting aside assessments levied by the
town of Mount Pleasant and saving
to his client many hundred thous-
ands of dollars. Mr. Dykman was
married in April, 1879, to Miss Ella
Cline, daughter of John H. and
Helen B. Cline, of Armenia, N. Y.,
and has three children, two daugh-
ters and a son.

JEREMIAH T. LOCKWOOD.

Jeremiah T. Lockwood, Water
Commissioner, of White Plains,

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253

was born on November 3, 1846, at
New Canaan, Conn., a son of Jere-
miah and Jane (Schuagar) Lock-
wood. He was educated in the pub-
lic schools of his native town and
at Bedford, in this county, to which
place his parents had removed in
June, 1859. It was while residing
at Bedford, on August 28, 1862,
when only sixteen years of age,
that Mr. Lockwood enlisted for the
late civil war. He was on the latter
date sent to New York city on an
errand by his father, when hap-
pening to pass a recruiting station
on Franklin Street, he was attract-
ed by the appeals of a man in uni-
form calling upon patriots to
hasten and respond to their coun-
try's call for volunteers. The ap-
peal proved too much for young
Lockwood. The boy inscribed his
name upon the list of raw recruits.
He was attached to Company A,
Fourth New York Heavy Artillery,
at Fort Franklin, Md. He was the
youngest member of the company.
He participated in all the battles
in which his company was engaged,
from the Wilderness to Petersburg,
and was severely wounded. He was
discharged August 28, 1865, just
three years from date of enlistment.
Mr. Lockwood is a member of Mc-
Keel Post, No. 120, G. A. R., and is
president of the Fourth New York
Heavy Artillery Volunteers' Asso-
ciation. He was elected Treasurer
of School District No. 1, of White
Plains and Harrison in 1888, and
still holds that position. He was
appointed a Water Commissioner of
the village of White Plains in 1896
and continues in the office. He was
appointed on March 16, 1898, by
Governor Black, as a manager of
the Women's Reformatory at Bed-
ford. Was married on November
21, 1888, to Miss Louisa Carpenter,
daughter of Franklin and Helen
Carpenter, of White Plains. Mr.
Lockwood takes an active interest
in politics as a Republican. He is
engaged in the furniture and under-
taking business at White Plains,
where he has resided twenty years.

EDWARD B. LONG.

Edward B. Long, a former Jus-
tice of the Peace, a former Village

Trustee, and a present member of
the Board of Education of White
Plains, was born in Jamesburgh,
N. J., on May 22, 1841, a son of
William D, and Sarah L. (Bennett)
Long. He was educated in the pub-
lic schools of his native town. At
the breaking out of the Civil War
he enlisted in Co. G, 1st Regiment,
N. J. Vols., in the Union Army; he
took part in the first battle of Bull
Run, and afterwards served in the
Army of the Potomac, in Kearny's
Brigade of the 6th Army Corps,
and was commended for meritori-
ous conduct on the battlefield.
When discharged from the army,
in 1865, he became a resident of
White Plains, where he yet has his
home. He has for many years been
prominently identified with public
affairs in the latter place. In 1876
Mr. Long purchased the Westches-
ter News, which he still owns, and
of which newspaper he is editor
and publisher. He has succeeded
in making this journal a recog-
nized Republican organ of the
county, exerting considerable in-
fluence. He was one most instru-
mental in organizing the James
Cromwell Post, No. 466, G. A. R.,
of White Plains, and was the post's
commander for many years. He
was elected a Justice of the Peace
for the town of White Plains and
served in that office sixteen years.
In 1885 he was elected a Trustee of
the village of White Plains, and
served in that capacity eleven years.
He was elected a member of the
Board of Education in 1875, and
has continued in that office ever
since. He has been frequently
elected by his neighbors as a dele-
gate to State and other conven-
tions of his political party, and is
recognized as a party leader; in
1882 he was the Republican candi-
date for Congress; his party being
in the minority in the district he
failed of an election. Recently his
name was presented to the Repub-
lican County Nominating Conven-
tion for County Treasurer, and at
another time for nomination for
the office of Sheriff; in each in-
stance he fell only a few votes
short of the nomination. To his
influence is due mainly the reor-
ganization of the Westchester
County Agricultural and Horticul-
tural Society, which was effected in

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1885, and of which he is the secre-
tary. Mr. Long was married Octo-
ber 27, 1867, to Miss Sarah T.
Thiell, daughter of John and Sarah
Thiell, of White Plains.

WILLIAM B. MAYNARD.

William P. Maynard, former
postmaster of White Plains, was
born in Buffalo, N. Y., on Septem-
ber 7, 1843, his parents being E. A.
and W. V. (Hart) Maynard. He
was educated in the public schools
of Buffalo. Mr. Maynard removed
to White Plains in 1863, where he
was engaged for sixteen years as a
photographer. In 1879 he disposed
of his business to his assistant,
John Rosch. He then removed
west, remaining in Springfield,
Ohio, two years and in Chicago one i
year; has since resided in White j
Plains; was married May 14, 1867, i
to Miss Nettie C. Colburn, daughter
of the late Amasa S. Colburn, of
Hartford, Conn. Mrs. Maynard
died June 27, 1892, less than a
month after she and her husband,
with numerous friends, had cele-
brated the twenty-fifth anniversary
of their marriage. Mrs. Maynard
had been an invalid for many years
and a great sufferer, yet through it
all she maintained a cheerful spirit,
anxious not to be of trouble to her
loved ones, especially her husband,
whose principal desire was to meet
her every wish and administer to
her comfort and relief. In 1886 Mr.
Maynard became the pioneer in the
work of constructing the now one-
hundred-feet-wide Mamaroneck Av-
enue in his village, an attractive
resident street, as well as extending
Court Street. He took the initia-
tory steps, purchased a large tract
of ground lying between lines of
both streets and inside of ten days
from date of purchase had the
street cut through, lots laid out,
water and gas introduced and shade
trees planted. Within two years he
had succeeded in selling every lot,
thus creating a new residence sec-
tion and adding twenty-four new
taxpayers to the tax assessment
rolls. In commendation of his en-
terprise he was unanimously
chosen a Village Trustee in 1889

and in 1890 his fellow-citizens
urged upon him the acceptance of
the appointment as postmaster of
White Plains. He served in the of-
fice from April, 1890, to April 1,
1894. During his term the receipts
of the office doubled and the grade
was raised from a third to a second-
class; on November 4, 1892, Mr.
Maynard realized his ambition,
when he was able to enter a hand-
some new post office located in an
imposing brick building erected by
F. H. Nowell for the purpose, and
in answer to Mr. Maynard's urg-
ings. Though a Republican, Mr.
Maynard is in no sense a politician.
At present he is engaged in the real
estate and insurance business.

GEORGE L. MILLER.

George Leonard Miller, a Trustee
of the village of White Plains, was
born on January 6, 1849, in the said
village, and has lived there all his
life. He is a son of Leonard and
Eliza Jane (Renoud) Miller, and is
a descendant on the maternal side
from the early Huguenots, who
landed and settled in New Rochelle
in 1686. He attended the public
schools and finished his studies in
the Alexandria Institute of his na-
tive town, after which he learned
the trade of a carpenter. He is one
of the best-known carpenters and
builders in White Plains and vicin-
ity, having commenced business on
his own account in January, 1877,
and is now giving employment to
many men, and is one of the fairest
and most conscientious employers
of labor to be found anywhere. His
popularity as a citizen has fre-
quently suggested his availability
as a candidate for public office, but
he has never been prevailed upon
to accept other than the office he
now holds, that of Village Trustee,
to which he was elected in 1895, and
which office he has held since. Mr.
Miller was married on October 18,
1876, to Miss Hettie A. Cole, daugh-
ter of James and Esther (Van Wart)
Cole, of Greenburgh, and great-
granddaughter of Isaac Van Wart,
who was one of the three men who
effected the capture of Major An-
dre" during the American revolu-
tion.

JOHN P. MORAN.

GEORGE L. MILLER.

WILLIAM P. MAYNARD.

EDWARD B- LONG.

SCHOOL TBUSTE

STUART DEAN PLATT.

Aged seventeen months; son of W. Popham Platt, a former District
Attorney; a grandson of the first elected Surrogate of Westchester
County; a nephew of a former Deputy County Clerk; a nephew of a
recent Deputy Clerk of the Surrogate and a present Town Clerk. He
is not himself an office-holder, nor even a voter, but he is mounted to win
in the not far distant He is here seen taking the first lesson necessary
to be learned by a would-be successful politician how to control a kicker.

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JOHN P. MORAN.

John P. Moran, Police Justice
and postmaster of White Plains,
and one of that locality's best-
known and most genial citizens,
was born in White Plains on June
20, 1858, a son of Patrick and Maria
(Haley) Moran. He was educated
In the public schools of his native
village and started out early in life
on a business career. He has al-
ways resided in White Plains and
for many years has been engaged
actively and successfully as a real
estate broker. He never married,
which omission he explains by say-
ing that he either lacked the cour-
age to ask the all-important ques-
tion or that he never thought he
had time to give the matter of mar-
riage due deliberation. Mr. Moran
Is an ardent Republican, a recog-
nized party leader in the county
and as a young man proved an apt
pupil under the instruction of one
of the cleverest in politics, his close
friend, former Judge William H.
Robertson. Mr. Moran's first polit-
ical office was that of Collector of
Taxes of the village of White
Plains. He was for twelve years
a trustee of the Union Free School
of the joint district of the towns of
White Plains and Harrison and
elerk of that Board of Education
for the same number of years. He
is now serving his fourth year as
Police Justice of the village of
White Plains; is at present a mem-
ber and secretary of the White
Plains Board of Water Commis-
sioners. He was appointed by Pres-
ident McKinley as postmaster of
White Plains on March 17, 1898,
and took possession of the office on
May 2, following. In the first week
of his administration he inaugu-
rated a movement having for its
purpose the introduction of free
postal delivery.

LEWIS C. PLATT, JR.

Lewis C. Platt, Jr., Town Clerk
of the town of White Plains, was
born on September 20, 1862, at
White Plains, a son of Judge Lewis
Canfield and Laura (Sherbrook
Popham) Platt. He was educated
In the public schools at White
Plains and has always resided in
his native town. He was appointed

by Surrogate Coffin on August 7,
1887, as Record Clerk to the Sur-
rogate's Court, and continued in
that office until March 1, 1896; from
January 1, 1895, to March 1, 1896,
serving under Surrogate Silkman,
being succeeded on latter date -by a
Republican. Mr. Platt was admit-
ted to practice at the bar on De-
cember 11, 1894, and soon after be-
came attached to the law offices of
Platt & Thompson. At the town
election held March 29, 1898, he was
elected on the Democratic ticket as
the representative of the younger
Democracy to the office of Town
Clerk. He is also treasurer of the
Democratic Committee of his town.
He served as chief engineer of the
White Plains Fire Department in
1886-87. He is a member of White
Plains Lodge, No. 473, F. and A. M.
Mr. Platt was married on June 15,
1892, to Miss Fannie A. Armbru-
ster, daughter of John and Eliza-
beth Armbruster, of White Plains.

JAMES W. STAFFORD.

James Ward Stafford, former
School Trustee, was born in Cana-
joharie, N. Y., on April 8, 1862, of
American parentage, a son of Joab
and Maria (Swart) Stafford. He
was educated in the schools of his
native town, graduating from the
Canajoharie High School and also
from the Clinton Liberal Institute
at Fort Plain, N. Y.; subsequently
he graduated from the Albany Col-
lege of Pharmacy in 1885, being the
valedictorian of his class. He was
married on June 7, 1886, to Lillian
M. Terhune, daughter of Henry C.
Terhune, of Red Bank, N. J. His
wife died in 1890. His second mar-
riage occurred January 27, 1892, to
Miss Cornelia A. Slauson, daughter
of Austin M. and Elizabeth Slau-
son, of New York city. Mr. Staf-
ford is engaged in business as a
prescription druggist. In politics
he is a Republican, and though he
has ever taken an active interest
in public affairs he has held, from
preference, only one office, that of a
School Trustee of the White Plains
School District. He is a member of
the White Plains Lodge, No. 473,
F. and A. M., and is a member of
Court White Plains, No. 249, F. of
A. M.

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JAMES YOUNG, JR.

James Young, Jr., a Water Com-
missioner and ex-Trustee of the

of White Plains, was born
on February 8, 1858, in the city of

New York, a son of James and Mar-
garet (Mills) Young. When four
years of age his parents removed to
Sing Sing, and there he resided
until his removal to White Plains
in 1882. He received the advant-
ages of good public schools in Sing
Sing village. Mr. Young was mar-
ried on August 18, 1886, to Miss

Ella M. Fick, daughter of William
Fick, of Carryville, N. Y. His wife
died February 6, 1891. His second
marriage occurred on June 4, 1894,

and Susan (Saul) Archibald, of
Yonkers. Mr. Young is extensively
engaged in the livery business. He
was elected as a Republican to the
office of Village Trustee and served
in the years 1894-95-96. He was
unanimously appointed in March,
1898, by the Board of Village Trus-
tees as a Water Commissioner of
the village.

CITY AND TOWN OF YONKERS.

Yonkers is one of the oldest towns of the State, having been
settled but a few years after New York and Albany. Was incor-
porated as a township in 1788. The excellent water power, so con-
venient to navigation, was probably the reason of this preference.
The first settler of whom we have any authentic accounts was
Adrian Vanderdonck, who purchased lands at the north of the Saw
Mill River and erected houses and mills. The date of his death is
uncertain, but must have occurred about 1654. His wife was named
Mary Doughty, a native of Maspeth, Long Island. After his death
she married Hugh O'Neil, and in 1666 obtained a grant from Gov-
ernor Nichols, confirming them in the possession of the property.
In 1677 she sold it to her brother, Elias Doughty, who in turn sold
it, in 1685, to Frederick Philipse. These sales include about seven
thousand acres, adjacent to the mouth of the Saw Mill.

Philipse added greatly to the extent of this property, and creat-
ed the manor of Philipsburg in 1693; at his death the manor em-
braced about forty thousand acres, covering the greater part of
Yonkers, all Greenburgh and Mount Pleasant, and parts of Ossining
and New Castle. He died in 1702, at an advanced age, and by his
will divided his estate between his second son, Adolphus, and his
grandson, Frederick, the representative of his eldest son, who had
died a year or two before in Barbadoes. Adolphus died without
children, in 1749, and thus the whole estate became vested in Fred-
erick Philipse, who died in 1751, leaving the manor to Frederick
Philipse, his eldest son.

During the War of Independence, this gentleman, after much
hesitation, joined the English side, and his estate was, consequently,

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confiscated in 1779, after having remained in the family for ninety-
four years. After the war, Frederick Philipse removed to England,
where he died at Chester, in 1785, aged sixty-five years. The Brit-
ish Government granted him a compensation of 60,000 for his
losses.

The manor was sold in small parcels by Commissioners of For-
feiture appointed by the Legislature, The price obtained was very
low, owing to the scarcity of money occasioned by the war. Good
farming land within the limits of the old village incorporation
brought only $1.88 an acre. The Manor House, water privileges and
three hundred and twenty acres of ground adjacent were bought by
Cornelius P. Lowe. After passing through several hands, this prop-
erty was finally bought by Lemuel Wells, after whose death it was
divided among his heirs, and later came in possession of a large num-
ber of proprietors.

During the Eevolutionary War, Yonkers was liable to be rav-
aged by parties from both the contending armies. No action, how-
ever, of any important influence on the final result took place within
its limits. A party of Stockbridge Indians were badly cut up by
Simcoe's Eefugee Horse in the valley of Tibbitf s Brook, about two
miles south of the old village line, in 1778, and there was a skirmish,
accompanied with a cannonade, near Spuyten Duyvil, in January,
1777, which resulted in forcing back the British advanced posts from
Westchester to New York Island.

Yonkers is the southwestern township of Westchester County,
and is bounded on the north by Greenburgh, on the east by the
Hiver Bronx, which separates it from East Chester and Mount Ver-
non; on the south by New York city, and on the west by the Hudson
Eiver. Few towns of equal extent are better supplied with springs,
brooks and running water. The Saw Mill Eiver, which waters the
northern half of the township, rises in the town of New Castle, this
county, near Chappaqua station. The Sprain rises in the town of
Greenburgh, and empties into the Bronx about a, mile north of
Hunt's Bridge. Tibbetfs Brook rises in the high ground immedi-
ately south of the Bronxville road, and runs thence about five miles
nearly due south, to Spuyten Duyvil Creek. The highest point in
the town has been determined by the United States Coast Survey to
be 516 feet above the level of the sea.

The population of the township at the various censuses which
have been taken is as follows: In 1790, 1,125; in 1800, 1,176;
in 1810, 1,365; in 1815, 954; in 1820, 1,586; in 1825, 1,621; in 1830,
1,761; in 1835, 1,879; in 1840, 2,,968; in 1845, 2,517; in 1850, 4,160;

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in 1855, 7,554; in I860, 11,848; in 1865, 12,756; in 1870, 18,357;
in 1875 (as a city), 17,232; in 1880 (the city), 18,892; in 1890 (the
city), 30,033. The decrease between 1810 and 1815 was owing to
the war with England.

The Croton aqueduct, to supply New York city with water,
was constructed through this town between 1840 and 1845.

The village of Yonkers was incorporated on April 12, 1855.
Its first elected officers were: William Radford, President; William
C. Waring, Jacob Read, Lemuel C. Wells, Thomas 0. Farrington,
Reuben W. Van Pelt and Fielding S. Gant, Trustees; William H.
Post, Clerk; John M. Stillwell, Treasurer, and Lyman F. Bradley,
Collector. The number of votes cast at this village election was
504. The succeeding Village Presidents were: William W. Wood-
worth, Robert P. Getty, Thomas F. Morris, John T. Waring, Everett
Clapp, James C. Bell, Justus Lawrence, I. H. Knox, Robert P.
Getty.

The local Fire Department was organized in 1853; Daniel Blau-
velt served as its first Chief Engineer. The department, one of the
best, in the State, has now fifteen fully equipped companies. It is in
part a paid department, directed by Fire Commissioners. The Fire
Department Association, to increase the department's efficiency and
aid sick and disabled firemen, was organized July 7, 1858, with
Thomas Smith as its first president.

On invitation of the local Fire Department and citizens, the
New York State Firemen's Association will hold its annual conven-
tion of 1899 in this city.

The first newspaper, the Yonkers Herald, was established in Yon-
kers on June 19, 1852, by Thomas Smith and Thomas Towndrow;
a few weeks later Mr. Smith became the sole proprietor of the news-
paper, and continued its publication many years. Mr. Smith sub-
sequently issued the first daily newspaper published in the county.

The churches in the village were organized in the following or-
der: St. John's Episcopal, in 1753; First Methodist Episcopal, in
1828; Reformed Church, in 1842; St. Mary's Catholic, in 1848; Mt.
Olivet Baptist (afterward the Warburton Avenue Baptist), in 1849;
First Presbyterian, in 1852; Unitarian, in 1853; Westminster Pres-
byterian, in 1858; St. Paul's Episcopal, in 1858; Methodist Congre-
gational, in 1858. Churches organized more recently are the Afri-
can Methodist, Christ Episcopal, Dayspring Presbyterian, German
Methodist, Immanuel Presbyterian Chapel, Messiah Baptist, Nep-
perhan Avenue Baptist, Parkhill Reformed, St. Andrew's Memorial,
St. John's German Evangelical Lutheran; St. Joseph's Catholic.

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A union free school district was established in 1858, and John
Hobbs, Thomas Smith, J. F. Williams, Josiah Rich, W. N. Seymour
and J. H. Monckton were elected members of the Board of Educa-
tion.

Mention of the Yonkers banks is made elsewhere in this vol-
ume.

Gas was first introduced in the village during the year 1854.
The act to provide Yonkers with water was passed February 28,
1873.

Philipse Manor House, which was erected in 1862, was occupied
as a private residence, its last occupant being ex-Judge William W.
Woodworth, until 1868, when it was purchased by the village au-
thorities for use as a village hall. It is at present used as a City
Hall, in which the Common Council holds meetings, and in which
various city officials have offices. The building preserves its old ap-
pearance excepting such alterations as had to be made to render it
available for present service. A new municipal building was erect-
ed in 1897.

The town and village of Yonkers was incorporated as a city on
June 1, 1872, by act of the State Legislature, under the name of the
city of Yonkers, and was divided into four wards. The first city
officers elected were: James C. Courter, Mayor; John Brennan, E. L.
Seger, Albert Keeler, William MacFarlane, Ethan Flagg, H. L. Gar-
rison, Henry R. Hicks and Z. H. Brower, Aldermen. The succeed-
ing Mayors were: Joseph Masten, William A. Gibson, Joseph Mas-
ten, Norton P. Otis, Samuel Swift, W. G. Stahlnecker, J. Harvey
Bell, James Millward, James H. Weller, John G. Peene and Leslie
Sutherland.

The city is justly famous for its beautiful, shaded streets, paved
or asphalted, complete sewerage and general modern equipments
As a residence place it has few superiors; the costly dwellings erected
on desirable sites, commanding charming river and land views, at-
test this. Its many attractions have earned for it the title of the
"Queen City/'

The present population of the city is estimated at 40,000.

As a manufacturing city it is well known. Here are located
the factories of the Alexander Smith & Sons Carpet Company,
which gives daily employment to about 7,000 persons; the
shops of the Waring Hat Manufacturing Company, the largest in
the country, employ at least 2,000 persons daily; the extensive eleva-
tor and electric plant of Otis Brothers & Co.; the refinery of the

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National Sugar Refining Company, and industries of almost every
description.

The following named persons are officials of the city: Leslie
Sutherland, Mayor; John H. Southwick and William H. Costello,
First Ward; E. A. Houston and John H. Schlobohm, Second Ward;
Hyatt L. Garrison and George H. Kaler, Third Ward; John J.
Loehr and Michael J. Walsh, Fourth Ward; Robert Ferguson and
Abraham H. Tompkins, Fifth Ward; John J. Broderick and Patrick
J. Curren, Sixth Ward; Edgar U. Reynolds and Francis J. Hackett,
Seventh Ward, Aldermen. John Pagan, City Clerk; Henry B.
Archer, Receiver of Taxes; Robert P. Getty, City Treasurer; Charles
F. Brown, City Auditor; William C. Kellogg, City Judge; James M.
Hunt, City Attorney; Samuel L. Cooper, Commissioner of Public
Works; William P. Constable, Commissioner of Charities; John C.
Shotts, President Board of Water. Commissioners; Charles H. Fan-
cher, President of the Board of Education; Charles E. Gorton, Su-
perintendent of Schools; Francis P. Treanor, President Board of Po-
lice; James McLaughlin, Captain of Police; Caleb F. Underbill,
President Board of Assessors; Edgar M. Hermance, M. D., President
Board of Health; John Rowland, President Board of Fire Commis-
sioners; Edwin L. Thomas, President Civil Service Commission; Au-
gustus Kipp, Inspector of Buildings; David Chambers, Inspector of
Boilers.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

JAMES M. HUNT.

James Monroe Hunt, Corporation
Counsel, City of Yonkers, and
Counsel to the Board of Supervis-
ors, was born in Clarence, N. Y.,
on April 6, 1858; a son of Rev. Har-
rison P. and Caroline (Holmes)
Hunt. His preparatory education
was received in the public schools
and at the Brockport State Normal
School. In 1880 he was graduated
from the University of Rochester,
subsequently receiving the degree
of Master of Arts. After graduat-
ing, he began the study of law, and
was admitted to the bar in New
York city in November, 1882. Since
his admission he has practiced con-
tinuously in this city, building up a
lucrative business. Confining him-
self to no particular specialty, his
has covered a broad field. He

has appeared as counsel in many
important cases, including that of
Uppington vs. Keenan, in which a
verdict of $80,000 was secured for
the plaintiff in the first trial. A
notable case in the Court of Ap-
peals, the Board of Health of Yon-
kers vs. Copcutt, clearly defined for
the first time in this State the pow-
ers and liabilities of boards of
health. Mr. Hunt became a resident
of Yonkers in 1882. Since 1892 he has
been Corporation Counsel of that
city. In 1897 he was chosen coun-
sel to the Westchester County
Board of Supervisors. He is the
representative of the Comptroller
of the State in many important le-
gal matters. He is an acknowl-
edged leader of the Republican par-
ty in Westchester County, and for
many years served as chairman of
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of Yonkers, in which position he
displayed special ability as an exec-
utive officer and organizer. To him
is greatly due the present efficient
organization of the party in that
ity. Mr. Hunt was married on
June f>, 1883, to Miss Normie L.
Fanning, daughter of A. M. Fan-
ning, of New York city.

WALDO G. MORSE.

Waldo Grant Morse, a Palisade
Commissioner, was born in Roches-
ter, N. Y., on March 13, 1859, a son
of Adolphus and Mary E. (Grant)
Morse, seventh in descent from
Samuel Morse, who settled in Ded-
ham, Mass., in 1635, and, on the
maternal side, sixth in descent
from Christopher Grant, one of the
founders of Watertown, Mass. He
was educated in Rochester and en-
tered the University of Rochester,
but owing to ill health left before
completing the course, spending
two years in rest and travel. He
read law with Martindale & Oliver,
of Rochester, and was admitted to
the bar at Buffalo in 1884. In 1888
he removed to New York city and
opened law offices, and has been in
his present location, at No. 10 Wall
Street, since 1890. As a public
speaker Mr. Morse is eloquent, sin-
cere and impressive, and has been
in demand on important occasions
outside of his general duties as a
lawyer. In his practice he has had
charge of many cases involving im-
portant interests and made a spe-
cial study of the laws involved in
corporate and financial transac-
tions. He has taken a special in-
terest in the movement to preserve
the Palisades of the Hudson from
defacement. He drafted and se-
cured the passage of the bill in the
State Legislature for the appoint-
ment of the Palisade Commission-
ers of the State of New York in
1895, and drew the Palisades Na-
tional Reservation bills passed by
the States of New York and New
Jersey in 1896. He also drafted the
act on the subject now before Con-
gress. Upon the passage of the leg-
islative bill he was appointed by
Governor Morton one of the three
Palisades Commissioners to act
conjointly with three appointed by

Governor Werts, of New Jersey,
and was made secretary and treas-
urer of the joint Commission for
the States of New York and New
Jersey. He is now president of the
Morse Society, incorporated under
the laws of the State of New York,
is a member of the American Acad-
emy of Political and Social Science,
of the American Bar Association,
of the New York State Bar Asso-
ciation, of the Association of the
Bar of the City of New York, of the
Westchester County Bar Associa-
tion, of the Society of Colonial
Wars, of the Sons of the Revolu-
tion, of the Lawyers' Reform, Quill,
Amackassin Seagkill Golf and
other clubs. He is a resident of the
city of Yonkers. Mr. Morse was
married June 22, 1886, to Miss Ade-
laide P. Cook, daughter of Albert
Cook, Seneca Falls, N. Y.

JOHN G. PEENE.

John G. Peene, former Mayor of
Yonkers, was born February 23,
1843, in Yonkers. He is a son of
Joseph and Caroline A. T. (Garri-
son) Peene. He was educated in
the public schools of his native
town. When quite young he be-
came associated in business with
his father, who had, in company
with his uncle, Hyatt L. Garri-
son, established the first line of
freight boats between Yonkers and
New York city. During the civil
war he served his country as a pri-
vate in the Fifth Duryea Zouave
Regiment, enlisting in 1861 and
serving two years. At the com-
mencement of his career he exhib-
ited a great business capacity, and
to his energy is due much of the
success of the Ben Franklin Trans-
portation Company, the main
freight line between Yonkers and
New York, at the head of which he
is at the present time, associated
with his brothers, Joseph and
George. For many years he has
been connected with public affairs
as a business man, though an ac-
tive Republican, his large business
interests prevented his yielding to
the urgings of political friends and
accepting public office. In 1872
Governor Dix appointed Mr. Peene
a Harbor Master at New York; this

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position he held but a short time,
as business required him to relin-
quish it. He was subsequently ap-
pointed one of the Water Commis-
sioners of the city of Yonkers. He
was elected as the Republican nom-
inee as Mayor and served from
1894 to 1898. For years Mr. Peene
has been recognized as one of the
leaders of his party in the county,
and was a prominent figure at all
the party conventions national,
State and local. With Hon. Wil-
liam H. Robertson he attended as
a delegate the National Convention
which nominated William McKin-
ley for President. He is a member
of the Republican League and has
attended its national conventions
as a delegate. He is a member of
the Yonkers Board of Trade. Mr.
Peene was married on November
24, 1864, to Miss Jeannette A. Starr,
daughter of Benjamin A. Starr, of
Yonkers. His wife died on May 22,
1882. He was again married on
August 1, 1884, to Miss Ava L. Hol-
der, daughter of F. T. Holder, of
Yonkers.

JOHN H. SCHLOBOHM.

John H. Schlobohm, Alderman,
of the city of Yonkers, was born at
Holstein, Germany, in 1843, and
came to America in 1860. Seven
years after his arrival in the United
States he became a resident of Yon-
kers. He has been many years a
hotel proprietor in that city, and
with the years he grew successful
and popular among his fellow-citi-
zens. He was married on August 8,
1867, to Charlotte Budendick; his
wife died in 1877. He remarried in
1879 to Frederica Lange, of Yon-
kers. Mr. Schlobohm is actively
identified with the Republican
party and has received many hon-
ors from his party. He has served
as an Alderman of Yonkers for
twelve years, three years of which
time he served as president of that
body and acting Mayor, which po-
sitions he now holds. He has been
for five years president of the Yon-
kers Teutonia Singing Society; is
a prominent Mason, a member of
Rising Star Lodge, No. 450, F. and
A. M., during the last twenty-five
years; is a charter member of Hol-

salica Lodge, No. 297, D. O. H.; a
member of the Yonkers Turn-Ve-
rein; is chairman of the Second
Ward Republican Club, and mem-
ber of the Republican City Com-
mittee; was grand master of Grand
Lodge of the State of New York of
the Order of Harugary for 1884-85;
also grand master of the same order
for the United States, 1890-92, with
a membership of 25,000. During the
civil war Mr. Schlobohm served in
the United States Navy two years.

THOMAS SMITH.

Thomas Smith, editor and pro-
prietor of the first weekly and daily
newspaper published in Yonkers,
Justice of the Peace, etc., was born
in the city of New York in 1816, the
son of James and Mary Smith, and
was of Scotch descent. He attended
the best schools accessible at that
time, but the better part of his ed-
ucation was obtained in the print-
ing office to which he was appren-
ticed at an early age. He gave
much of his leisure hours to study,
and, being endowed with great nat-
ural talent, he was not slow to
learn. When quite young and at an
age when most boys would desire
to play, he found recreation in
reading and solving difficult prob-
lems. As a writer he was both
forcible and logical. Several years
before coming to Yonkers he was
engaged as an editorial writer on
some of the leading journals of
New York city. He also was the
owner of one of the largest job
printing establishments in the lat-
ter city, his place of business being

on Spruce Street. He went to Yon-
kers in 1852, when the place was
but an insignificant hamlet. He
Had built for his use the first brick
building erected on Main Street and
one of the first in the place, and in
other ways he endeavored to in-
spire a boom that might benefit the
locality. He started the Yonkers
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lished in the place, immediately af-
ter his arrival, the publication office
being located on North Broadway,
two doors north of Main Street, and
two doors south of the Broadway
House, one of the principal hotels
in the place. He early advocated
the incorporation of Yonkers as a
village, personally and through his
newspaper. At public meetings
held to consider the proposition he
was one of the principal speakers
in favor. Subsequently, when it
became apparent that the old vil-
lage hall, on Factory Street (Pali-
sade Avenue), had outgrown its
usefulness and something more
spacious was needed for village
purposes, Mr. Smith, in 1867, he be-
ing a Village Trustee at the time,
proposed that the village purchase
Manor Hall, then belonging to
James C. Bell, Esq., and thereby
accomplish two desirable objects
securing the accommodations the
village needed and at the same time
properly providing for the care and
maintenance of one of the most
illustrious of historic structures in
this State. His suggestion was
adopted and the necessary arrange-
ments for the purchase of the build-
ing and adjacent land were com-
menced forthwith. Mr. Smith took
an active interest in educational
matters and was a firm advocate
for good public schools. It was on
his motion, while a member of the
Board of Education, that the school
district first decided to purchase
books needed by pupils in the
schools. His idea was to prevent
children of poor parents from be-
ing hindered in their studies owing
to inability to purchase the neces-
sary class books, and to put all
pupils of the schools on the same
footing as to the securing of books.
In 1858 a Union Free School was
established and Mr. Smith was
elected one of the first Trustees.
For many years he was president of
the Board of Education and under
his administration many modern
ideas were introduced and perma-
nent improvements made. Finding
it impossible to obtain all the ben-
efits desired by the local Fire De-
partment, without a more compact
organization than had hitherto
been obtained, representatives from
the various fire companies met on

July 7, 1858, and organized the Fire
Department Association, and chose
Mr. Smith as its first president. He
was elected a Justice of the Peace
and held the position sixteen years,
most of that time presiding over all
sessions of Justice's Court held in
that town. As a Judge he was fair
and just. He did not encourage
litigation, but prevented it where
an amicable settlement was possi-
ble. His kindly disposition attract-
ed him to every person in need. He
was charitable beyond his means;
he dispensed charity with an open
hand to all and held malice toward
none, not even to those who en-
deavored to injure him. He de-
tested hypocrisy and underdealing
and did not hesitate in condemn-
ing its practice on all occasions. He
was democratic in principle and
manner of living. He avoided all
show and ostentation, preferring
being considered an every-day man.
He was ever popular with the
voters, especially with wage earn-
ers, who recognized no party lines
when he was a candidate for office.
They had reason to know that in
him they had a friend who was not
influenced by hopes of making
money as the result of their confi-
dence; that he never tired in serv-
ing their interests, even though
there was no prospect of reward.
He was a member of the Fire De-
partment from the date of its or-
ganization; he served as a Village
Trustee for several years, was a
member of the Town Health Board,
and in fact held, at different times,
most of the public offices in his
town and village. In 1862 he was
tendered by State Democratic lead-
ers the nomination of that party
for Lieutenant-Governor of this
State, in a year when the nomina-
tion was equivalent to an election.
He declined the honor, replying
that his town was willing to give
him all the offices he desired to
hold. He was always an aggres-
sive Democrat, from his youth up.
He was several times a delegate to
National Democratic Conventions
and regularly was sent as a dele-
gate to State and local conventions.
He doubtlessly was one of the best-
known men in public affairs in
Westchester County. He died in
August, 1874.

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JOHN T. WARING.

John T. Waring was born at
Southeast, Putnam County, Novem-
ber 7, 1820, and passed his boyhood
till 1834 with but little experience

of change at his father's home.
Meanwhile, in 1828, his brother,
William C., and Hezekiah Nichols,
had come down to Yonkers and be-
gun the hatting business in the
"Glen," on the spot now taken up
by Copcutt's Silk Factory. Re-
verses and changes came over this
firm and its business during the
next six years. In the spring of
1834, however, Mr. William C.
started upon the same spot the
new firm of Paddock & Waring. It
was about the opening of this firm's
experience that John T. Waring en-
tered its employ and began to learn
the hatting business. From 1844 to
1849 he had business interest in the
firm. In 1849 he began hatting on
his own account on "Chicken Isl-
and." Until 1876 his business ca-
reer was a growing success. In 1857
he bought William C.'s factory on
Elm Street and enlarged it. In 1862
he built a factory on the opposite
side of the street. He employed 800
men and made 800 dozen hats per
day, and by 1876 the invested cap-
ital of $45,000 had grown to nearly
$1,000,000. In 1868 he bought a site
in North Yonkers and developed
"Greystone," which cost him nearly
one-half million dollars. In 1876
he lost all and "Greystone" came in
possession of Samuel J. Tilden. In
1884 Mr. Waring returned to Yon-

kers, after filling contracts for mak-
ing hats by convict labor in prisons,
and bought large property on Vark
Street, the building once known as
"Star Arms Works." Mr. Waring
was told that this building would
prove much too large for his pur-
poses, but he thought differently;
time has proven his judgment cor-
rect, as recently he had to increase
his facilities by erecting additional
buildings. His business gives em-
ployment to many thousand per-
sons. Mr. Waring is the inventor
of valuable hat manufacturing ma-
chinery. In politics he was a
staunch Republican and a strong
supporter of the Union cause dur-
ing the civil war. In 1861 he was
elected President of the village of
Yonkers. In the same year a com-
pany of 75 men was formed in Yon-
kers to go to the front, the village
agreeing to care for their families
while they were gone. When every-
thing was in readiness the men re-
fused to go unless the President of
the village would be personally re-
sponsible for their families' wel-
fare. This responsibility he accept-
ed, and upon investigation it was
found that 65 families would have
to be cared for. John T. Waring
married Jeannette P., daughter of
the late Anson Baldwin. Their
children were Arthur B., Grace
(married Lewis Roberts), John T.
Jr., (deceased), John T., Jr., Cor-
nelia B., Pierce C., Susan B., Anson
(deceased), James Palmer and
Janet. He is connected with St.
John's Episcopal Church and for
many years has held office therein.

JOHN T. WARING.

JAMES M. HUNT.

JOHN G. PEENE.

JOHN H. SCHLOBOHM.

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TOWN OF YOEKTOWN.

yorktown is another of the original towns of the county, hav-
ing been organized March 7, 1798. Early historians maintain that
the town was formerly given the Mohegan name "Appamaghpogh."
The land on which the town is erected is part of a tract purchased
from the Indian Sachems Pewemind and Oskewans, by Stephanus
Van Cortlandt, in 1683.

The town was in the very center of activity during the Ameri-
can Eevolution, and many a hard-fought battle waged between the
American and British forces. It is an historical town and the rem-
iniscences related by its old residents are of a most interesting
character.

The great dam of the old Croton Acqueduct is situated in the
southeast corner of this town. Croton Lake and Mohansic Lake,
among the prettiest bodies of water in this State, are also within the
towif s borders.

As a general geographical description of the town, it is men-
tioned "that the north is broken by the hills of the southern border
of the Highlands, and the general surface is hilly, though its hills
are of a moderate height in the south." Numerous springs of water
run through the town and assist manufacturing. The soil is pro-
ductive and the town abounds in fine farm lands. Walnut, oak,
hickory, chestnut, maple, black birch and hemlock trees are quite
plentiful. The town is rectangular in shape and is the largest as to
acreage in the county, having 23,620 acres.

A fair average valuation of land per acre is $64. Last year's
rate of taxation was $5.64 per $1,000, on assessed valuation. The
tax rate this year is $4.64 per $1,000. This rate is the lowest of any
town except Somers. The assessed valuation is: Eeal, $1,258,617;
personal, $106,615.

The town has no indebtedness. Back taxes are collected by
the Supervisor. Property sold for unpaid taxes is bought in by
the town.

The town is situated on the New York and Putnam Kailroad,
distant 42 miles from New York City. The population, according
to last census, 1890, was 2,378.

The churches in the town are: The Presbyterian Church, Eev.
W. J. Cummings past-or, Yorktown; Hicksite Friends' Meeting
House, no pastor, Amawalk; Mohansic Methodist Church, Eev. C.
B. Langdon pastor, Yorktown Heights; Methodist Church, Eev.

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Henry Sheldon pastor, Lower Yorktown; Episcopal Church, Kitch-
awan, open in summer, Rev. Dr. Parker Morgan, of New York
pastor; Yorktown (Orthodox) Friends' Meeting House, Rev. E. L.
Requa pastor, Yorktown Heights; Methodist Church, Rev. Henry
Sheldon pastor, Pines Bridge, Croton Lake; Catholic Church, Shrub
Oak, and St. Peter's Catholic Church, Yorktown Heights, Rev.
John Mcllvoy pastor; Methodist Church, Rev. John O'Neil pastor,
Shrub Oak; Episcopal Church, Rev. Cortlandt de Peyster Field,
pastor, Shrub Oak; St. Catherine's Episcopal Church, at the Field
Home, was built by the Rev. Cortlandt de Peyster Field, who con-
ducts the services regularly, and from his own purse pays all ex-
penses; the Baptist Church edifice, west of Yorktown Station, has
been unoccupied about seven years.

The physicians of the town are: Dr. James H. Curry, Dr. H.
F. Hart and Dr. J. H. Jenkins, of Shrub Oak; Dr. Chas. Rich and
Dr. E. Scholderf er, of Yorktown Heights.

There are no lawyers resident of the town, the town has no
banking institutions, no newspaper, nor organized police or fire
departments.

The postmasters in the town axe: Garwood Peet postmaster,
and Merritt L. Peet assistant, Yorktown Heights; George Palmer
postmaster, Charles Conklin assistant, Croton Lake; Silas Gregory
postmaster, Kitchawan; Edmund J. Travis postmaster, Amawalk
(the building containing this post office was destroyed by fire March
1, 1898); Miss Minnie Peterson postmistress, Yorktown; Frank Dar-
row postmaster, Shrub Oak; John W. Birdsall postmaster, Jefferson
Valley.

The section composing this town was, up to date of organiza-
tion, a part of the Manor of Cortlandt.

The officials of the town for 1897-8 are: Supervisor, Edward
B. Kear, Yorktown Heights; Town Clerk, George J. Purdy, York-
town Heights; Justices of the Peace, Richard W. Home, Mohegan,
James V. Irish, Yorktown Heights; Thomas J. Bushell, Croton
Lake, Hiram Farrington, Kitchawan; Assessors, Jesse Ryder, Kitch-
awan, Chauncey D. Griffin, Croton Lake, Albert Lee, Yorktown;
Collector of Taxes, Leverett H. Baker, Kitchawan. School District
Collectors District No. 1, Oscar Odell, Shrub Oak; District No. 2,
Joseph Pierce, Jefferson Valley; District No. 3, Theodore Purdy,
Yorktown Heights; District No. 4, Edward Titus, Yorktown; Die-
trict No. 5, Edmund Requa, Peekskill; District No. 6, Jacob Ben-
nett, Yorktown Heights; District No. 7, Henry J. Griffin, Yorktown
Heights; District No. 8, Fred Reynolds, Croton Lake; District No. 9,

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Chas. Twiggar, Kitchawan; District No. 13, Wm. Brown, Mohegan,
joint district. Commissioners of Highways H. Frost Horton, Sing
Sing; Constant F. Whitney, Yorktown Heights; Peter B. Curry,
Jefferson Valley. The road tax is worked out by districts, each
taxpayer is assessed one day for each $500 of his assessment. The
Supervisor, Justices of the Peace and Town Clerk compose the
Board of Town Auditors; the same officers, with citizen George J.
Griffin, form the Town Health Board. Dr. E. Scholderfer, Town
Health Officer.

School Trustees District No. 1, Eohert L. Knapp, Shrub Oak;
District No. 2, Oscar C. Barger, Jefferson Valley; District No. 3,
Henry C. Kear, Yorktown Heights; District No. 4, Ira D. Strang,
Nathaniel C. Strang, Yorktown; District No. 5, Stephen L. Hart,
Field Home, Peekskill; District No. 6, Charles I. Purdy, Yorktown
Heights; District No. 7, Chauncey D. Griffin, Croton Lake; District
No. 8, John Reynolds, Charles Crawford and Daniel Birdsall, Croton
Lake; District No. 9, Chas. Halstead, Sing Sing.

The town's population, as shown by census enumerations of
several years was: In 1830, 2,141; in 1835, 2,212; in 1840, 2,819;
in 1845, 2,278; in 1850, 2,273; in 1855, 2,415; in 1860, 2,487; in
1865, 2,198; in 1870, 1,996; in 1875, 1,961; in 1880, 1,818; in
1890, 1,475.

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GOVEENOES OF THE STATE.

George Clinton, Ulster County, elected in 1777.

John Jay, New York city, elected in 1795.

George Clinton, Ulster County, elected in 1801.

Morgan Lewis, Dutchess County, elected in 1804.

Daniel D. Tompkins, Richmond County, elected in 1807

John Tayler, Albany, elected in 1817.

De Witt Clinton, New York city, elected in 1817.

Joseph C. Yates, Schenectady, elected in 1822.

De Witt Clinton, New York city, elected in 1824.

Nathaniel Pitcher, Sandy Hill, elected in 1828.

Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook, elected in 1828.

Enos T. Throop, Auburn, elected in 1829.

William L. Marcy, Troy, elected in 1832.

William H. Seward, Auburn, elected in 1838.

William C. Bouck, Fultonham, elected in 1842.

Silas Wright, Canton, elected in 1844.

John Young, Geneseo, elected in 1846.

Hamilton Fish, New York city, elected in 1848.

Washington Hunt, Lockport, elected in 1850.

Horatio Seymour, Deerfield, elected in 1852.

Myron H. Clark, Canandaigua, elected in 1854.

John A. King, Queens County, elected in 1856.

Edwin D. Morgan, New York city, elected in 1858.

Horatio Seymour, Deerfield, elected in 1862.

Reuben E. Fenton, Frewsburgh, elected in 1864.

John T. Hoffman, New York city, elected in 1868.

John A. Dix, New York city, elected in 1872.

Samuel J. Tilden, New York city, elected in 1874.

Lucius Robinson, Elmira, elected in 1876.

Alonzo B. Cornell, New York city, elected in 1879.

Grover Cleveland, Buffalo, elected in 1882.

David B. Hill, Elmira, elected in 1885.

Roswell P. Flower, Watertown, elected in 1891.

Levi P. Morton, Rhinecliff, elected in 1894.

Frank S. Black, Troy, elected in 1896.

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PBE8IDEUT8 OF THE UNITED STATES,

George Washington, of Virginia, born Feb. 22, 1732; first inau-
gurated April 30, 1789, served two terms, refused a third; died Dec.
12, 1799.

John Adams, of Massachusetts, born Oct. 30, 1735; inaugu-
rated March 4, 1797, served one term; died July 4, 1826.

Thomas Jefferson, of Virginia, born April 2, 1743; inaugurated
March 4, 1801, served two terms; died two hours before John
Adams, July 4, 1826.

James Madison, of Virginia, born March 5, 1751; inaugurated
March 4, 1809, served two terms; died June 28, 1836.

James Monroe, of Virginia, born April 28, 1758; inaugurated
March 4, 1817, served two terms; died July 4, 1831.

John Quincy Adams, of Massachusetts, born July 11, 1767; in-
augurated March 4, 1825, served one term; died Feb. 21, 1848; was
stricken with paralysis on the floor of Congress and died in the
Capitol.

Andrew Jackson, of Tennessee, born March 15, 1767; inaugu-
rated March 4, 1829, served two terms; died June 8, 1845.

Martin Van Buren, of New York, born Dec. 5, 1782; inaugu-
rated March 4, 1837, served one term; died July 24, 1862.

William H. Harrison, of Ohio, born Feb. 9, 1773; inaugurated
March 4, 1841, died one month after becoming President.

John Tyler, of Virginia, born March 29, 1790; Vice-President,
inaugurated April 4, 1841; served out the term of President Har-
rison; died Jan. 18, 1862.

John Knox Polk, of Tennessee, born Nov. 2, 1795; inaugurated
March 4, 1845, served one term; died of cholera, June 18, 1849.

Zachary Taylor, of Louisiana, born Nov. 24, 1784; inaugurated
March 5, 1849; after serving as President one year and four months
he died July 9, 1850.

Millard Filmore, of New York, born Jan. 7, 1800; Vice-Presi-
dent, became President July 9, 1850, and served out President Tay-
lor's term.

Franklin Pierce, of New Hampshire, born Nov. 23, 1804; inau-
gurated March 4, 1853; served one term; died Oct. 1, 1869.

James Buchanan, of Pennsylvania, born April 23, 1791; inau-
gurated March 4, 1857, served one term; died June 1, 1868.

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Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois,, born Feb. 12, 1809; inaugurated
March 4, 1861; elected for two terms; was assassinated April 14,
1865, and died next day.

Andrew Johnson, of Tennessee, born Dec. 29, 1808; Vice-Pres-
ident, inaugurated April 15, 1865, and served out President Lin-
coln's term; died July 31, 1875.

Ulysses S. Grant, of Illinois, born April 29, 1822; inaugurated
March 4, 1869, served two terms; died July 23, 1885.

Eutherford B. Hayes, of Ohio, born Oct. 4, 1822; inaugurated
March 5, 1877, served one term; died Jan., 1893.

James A. Garfield, of Ohio, born Nov. 19, 1831; inaugurated
March 4, 1881; July 2, 1881, he was shot in the Baltimore Kailroad
Station at Washington, and died Sept. 19, 1881.

Chester A. Arthur, of New York, born Oct. 17, 1830; Vice-
President, was inaugurated President Sept. 20, 1881, and served
out the term of President Garfield; died Nov. 18, 1886.

Grover Cleveland, of New York, born March 18, 1837; was in-
augurated, first term March 4, 1885, second term March 4, 1893;
still living.

Benjamin Harrison, of Indiana, born Aug. 30, 1833; inaugu-
rated March 4, 1889, served one term; still living.

William McKinley, of Ohio, born Jan. 29, 1843; inaugurated
March 4, 1897; now in office.

VICE-PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES.

John Adams, Massachusetts, inaugurated 1789-93.
Thomas Jefferson, Virginia, inaugurated 1797.
Aaron Burr, New York, inaugurated 1801.
George Clinton, New York, inaugurated 1805-9.
Eldridge Gerry, Massachusetts, inaugurated 1813.
Daniel D. Tompkins, New York, inaugurated 1817-21.
John C. Calhoun, South Carolina, inaugurated 1825-29.
Martin Van Buren, New York, inaugurated 1833.
Richard M. Johnson, Kentucky, inaugurated 1837; the only
Vice-President ever elected by the Senate.
John Tyler, Virginia, inaugurated 1841.
George Mi film Dallas, Pennsylvania, inaugurated 1845.
Millard Filmore, New York, inaugurated 1849.

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William E. King, Alabama., inaugurated 1853; died one month
and fourteen days after taking office; office vacant remainder of
term.

John C. Breckenridge, Kentucky, inaugurated 1857.

Hannibal Hamlin, Maine, inaugurated 1861.

Andrew Johnson, Tennessee, inaugurated 1865.

Samuel Colfax, Indiana, inaugurated 1869.

Henry Wilson, Massachusetts, inaugurated 1873; died in office
Nov. 22, 1875.

William A. Wheeler, New York, inaugurated 1877.

Chester A. Arthur, New York, inaugurated 1881.

Thomas A. Hendricks, Indiana, inaugurated 1885; died in office
Nov. 22, 1885.

Levi P. Mr rton, New York, inaugurated 1889.

Adlai E. Stevenson, Illinois, inaugurated 1893.

Garret A. Hobart, New Jersey, inaugurated 1897.

The following Presidents pro tern, of the Senate, acted as Vice-
presidents, in the year given, vacancies in the office of Vice-Presi-
dents being caused by death:

Samuel L. Southard, New Jersey, 1842.

William R. King, Alabama, 1851.

David B. Atchison, Missouri, 1853.

Jesse D. Bright, Indiana, 1855.

Lafayette C. Foster, Connecticut, 1865.

Thomas W. Ferry, Michigan, 1875.

John Sherman, Ohio, 1886.

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ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Section 33 of the Election Law makes personal registration a
prerequisite to voting in "cities and villages having 5,000 inhabit-
ants or more."

St. John's College, at Fordham, was incorporated by act of the
Legislature passed April 10, 1846.

Woodlawn Cemetery organized under act of April 27, 1847,
was incorporated by act of the Legislature passed April 23, 1864.

The Legislature of 1898 adjourned finally on April 31.

Under the State Constitution no State officers are to be elected
by the people next year, 1899.

The last Legislature passed a bill authorizing the expenditure
of $30,000 for improvements at Sing Sing prison .

The Good Roads bill passed by the last Legislature divides the
cost of building roads between the State, the counties and the tax-
payers benefited.

The money appropriated by the Legislature as a war fund does
not figure in the State tax rate. The amount used will be levied as
a separate tax.

The last Legislature passed a bill authorizing the Governor to
appoint a commission to look into the causes of New York's loss of
commerce and suggest a remedy. Alexander Smith, of New Ro-
chelle, this county, was appointed one of the Commissioners.

The act authorizing the construction of the Hudson River Rail-
road, from New York to Albany, was passed by the Legislature May
12, 1846. Aaron Ward and Fortune C. White, of Westchester
County, were named in the act among those composing the first
Board of Directors of the railroad company.

An amendment to the Constitution authorizing biennial ses-
sions of the Legislature was adopted by the last Legislature. If
passed by the Legislature of 1899 it will come before the people at
the election that year, and, if approved, will go into effect in 1902.
It lengthens the terms of State Senators to four years and those of
Assemblymen to two years, and decreases their yearly compensation
from $1,500 to $1,000.

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MEMORABLE EVENTS.

September 16, 1609 The Hudson Kiver was discovered.
January 9, 1614 Settlement of New Amsterdam by the Dutch.

December 11, 1620 The Pilgrims landed.

February 25, 1643 Indians massacred by the Dutch on Man-
hattan Island.

February 26, 1644 Indians defeated by the Dutch in West-
Chester County.

February 2, 1653 New York City incorporated.

August 16, 1654 Onondaga Salt Springs discovered.

August, 1658 So much sickness prevailed in the State that
the harvests in some sections remained uncut through inability
to reap it.

February 5, 1663 The shock of an earthquake was felt in the
county; later earthquakes were on Oct. 9 and 29, 1727; Nov. 18,
1755; March 12, 1761; Nov. 29, 1783, and Jan. 25, 1841.

September 8, 1664 New Amsterdam surrenders to the Eng-
lish, who renamed it New York.

December 9, 1680 Comet appears.

November 1, 1683 Westchester County erected.

March 25, 1693 Printing ordered to be introduced into New
York.

February 5, 1694 Bradford, the first New York printer, get*
paid for printing his first book.

September 2, 1701 Court of Chancery established.

April 24, 1704 The first newspaper is published in America.

January 17, 1706 Benjamin Franklin born; died April 17,
1790.

June 8, 1709 Bills of credit, or paper money, first authorized
by law.

August 30, 1718 William Penn died; born Oct. 14, 1644.

October 16, 1725 First newspaper published in New York.

April 22, 1730 Public Library in New York founded.

May 14, 1731 Boundary line between the State of New York
and the State of Connecticut established.

March 8, 1738 Bishop Wesley comes to America.

December 1, 1745 John Jay was born; died at Bedford, in
this county, June 17, 1829.

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July 8, 1752 Liberty Bell at Philadelphia first rung.

August 23, 1756 First stone of Columbia College was laid.

January 18, 1771 The battle of Kingsbridge was fought.

May 18, 1773 Boundary line between the State of New York
and the State of Massachusetts established.

December 16, 1773 Boston Tea Party.

November 6, 1774 Boundary line between the State of New
York and the State of New Jersey settled.

June 16, 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill.

July 4, 1776 The Declaration of Independence was signed at
Philadelphia.

August 22, 1776 The British landed on Long Island; the
battle of Long Island was fought August 27.

September 15, 1776 Washington evacuates New York City.

September 16, 1776 Battle of Harlem Plains.

October 28, 1776 The Battle of White Plains was fought.

March 23, 1777 The British take possession of Peekskill.

April 2, 1743 Thomas Jefferson born.

April 20, 1777 The first State Constitution was adopted.

June 20, 1777 United States Flag adopted.

September 23, 1780 Major Andre was captured at Tarrytown
and executed Oct. 2, 1780.

May 12, 1781 Fort Schuyler was burned.

November 30, 1782 Eevolutionary War ends.

September 23, 1783 Peace with Great Britain.

November 25, 1783 The British evacuated New York City.

December 5, 1783 Washington takes leave of his army.

January 4, 1784 Treaty of peace ratified by Congress.

April 17, 1784 Universal Eeligious Equality enacted by a
special law.

January, 1785 John Adams, first Ambassador to England.

April 3, 1787 Board of State Eegents established.

April, 1789 George Washington elected first President.

April, 1792 Washington City chosen as the Capital of the
United States.

February 19, 1795 First National Thanksgiving Day.

April 9, 1795 Act passed for the encouragement and main-
tenance of public schools.

January 2, 1798 The State Legislature decides to hold its an-
nual sessions in Albany.

February 23, 1798 Eockland County was erected.

April, 1800 The government removed to Washington.

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July 11, 1804 Alexander Hamilton killed in a duel by Aaron
Burr.

October 1, 1807 First steamboat taken to Albany by Fulton.
June 12, 1812 Putnam County was erected.
June 18, 1812 War declared against Great Britain.
January 8, 1815 Battle of New Orleans was fought.
November 5, 1816 Gouverneur Morris, of this county, died.

March 31, 1817 It was decided that slavery be abolished in
this State in ten years.

July 4, 1817 Ground was broken for the Erie Canal.
April 21, 1818 The State Library was established.

August 24, 1818 Foundation laid for new Capitol building at
Washington.

August 15, 1824 Lafayette revisits the United States.

April, 1825 Andrew Jackson elected President.

May 15, 1826 The erection of Sing Sing State Prison was
commenced.

July 4, 1826 Death of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.

July 4, 1827 Slavery was abolished in this State.

March 4, 1829 Andrew Jackson inaugurated President.

April 18, 1830 Manors were created in this county.

April 26, 1831 Imprisonment for debt was abolished in the
State.

June 27, 1832 Cholera appeared in New York City.

September 26, 1832 New York University organized.

July 16, 1833 Corner-stone of the New York University
building was laid.

May 20, 1834 Lafayette died.

July 10, 1834 Abolition riots in New York City.

November 7, 1835 Work on the construction of the Erie Rail-
road commenced.

October 26, 1837 The Harlem Railroad completed.

April 18, 1838 The General Banking Law enacted.

October 14, 1842 The Croton Water Works finished.

June, 1845 War with Mexico declared.

July 29, 1848 Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge completed.

July, 1848 Peace declared with Mexico.

December, 1848 Cholera appeared in New York; again in
1853, in 1866 and in 1873.

October 1, 1849 Hudson River Railroad opened to Peekskill;
opened to Poughkeepsie Dec. 31, same year.

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November 5, 1850 Free schools sustained by a majority of 25,-
005, at a State election.

December 24, 1851 Congressional Library at Washington de-
stroyed by fire.

March 31, 1850 John C. Calhoun died; born March 18, 1782.

June 29, 1852 Henry Clay died; born April 12, 1777.

October 24, 1852 Daniel Webster died.

August 28, 1858 First cable message.

February 26, 1859 General Sickles tried for shooting Keys
and acquitted.

November 28, 1859 Washington Irving died at his home in
Tarrytown.

October 11, 1860 Prince of Wales arrived in New York.

December 20, 1860 South Carolina first State of the Union to
secede.

March 4, 1861 Abraham Lincoln inaugurated President.

April 12, 1861 Fort Sumter bombarded.

April 15, 1861 First call for troops.

July 21, 1861 First battle of Bull Eun.

July 24, 1861 Martin Van Buren died; born Dec. 5, 1782.

November 1, 1861 General Scott resigns command of the
army; succeeded by General McClellan.

November 8, 1861 Mason and Slidell seized.

March 9, 1862 The Monitor destroys the Merrimac.

September 29, 1862 Draft in New York.

January 1, 1863 Emancipation Proclamation of President
Lincoln goes into effect.

July 13, 14, 15, 1863 Anti-draft riots in New York city.

December 8, 1863 President Lincoln issues Amnesty Proc-
lamation.

February 1, 1864 Draft of 500,000 men ordered.

March 12, 1864 Gen. U. S. Grant made commander of the
United States Army.

March 15, 1864 President calls for 200,000 men.

November 14, 1864 Sherman's march to the sea.

April 9, 1865 General Lee surrenders.

April 14, 1865 President Lincoln shot; died April 15; born
February 12, 1809.

April 15, 1865 Vice-President Johnson becomes President.

May 10, 1865 President Davis (S. C.), with part of his Cabinet
captured.

May 29, 1865 President Johnson's Amnesty Proclamation.

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July 7, 1865 Mrs. Sunatt and others hanged.

May 29, 1866 Death ui Gen. Winfield Scott.

May, 1868 Impeachment, trial and acquittal of President
Johnson.

November, 1868 Gen. U. S. Grant elected President.

August 14, 1870 Admiral Farragut died.

October 8, 1870 Great fire in Chicago; 17,450 buildings de-
stroyed; loss about $196,000,000.

October 12, 1870 Gen. Robert E. Lee died.

January, 1872 Congress removes political disabilities of
Southern people.

October, 1872 Ex-Gov. W. H. Seward died; born May 16,
1801.

November 9, 1872 Great fire in Boston; loss $75,000,000.

April 10, 1873 Modoc Indian Massacre.

July 14, 1874 Second Chicago fire.

July 31, 1875 Ex-President Andrew Johnson dies.

June 25, 1876 Gen. Custer killed by Indians.

July 2, 1881 -President Garfield shot; died Sept. 19, same
year; born Nov. 19, 1831.

March 24, 1882 Longfellow died; born Feb. 27, 1807.

May 24, 1883 Brooklyn Bridge opened.

March 12, 1888 The big snow blizzard.

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HISTORICAL NOTES.

The originating of circulating libraries is credited to the wis-
dom of Benjamin Franklin.

Lewis Morris, of Westchester, was one of the four representa-
tives from this State who signed the Declaration of Independence,
at Philadelphia, July 4, 1776.

Charles B. Rouss has offered to present to the City of New
York a duplicate statue of the one presented to Paris, representing
Washington and Lafayette grasping hands.

Harvard College was established in 1638 and named in honor
of its first benefactor, Rev. John Harvard, who died in that year,
leaving his library and eight hundred pounds sterling to assist a pro-
posed college.

George W. Ferris, the inventor and constructor of the great
Ferris Wheel, exhibited at the World's Fair at Chicago, died penni-
less. The body was cremated, but a Pittsburg undertaker refuses
to give up the ashes until the funeral expenses are paid.

Yale College was established at New Haven in 1718. It was
named in honor of Elihu Yale, a gentleman of English parentage
who was born in New Haven, and who proved a munificent patron
of the college. Elihu Yale died, at the age of 73 years, in 1721.

Miss Frances E. Willard, President of the World's Woman's
Christian Temperance Union, died in New York City on Feb. 18,
1898, aged 59 years. She was born at Churchville, N. Y., but at
the age of three was taken by her parents to reside at Oberlin, Ohio.
She first appeared prominent when elected, in 1878, President of
the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Illinois. She then
resided at Evanston, 111., where she was buried.

William Ewart Gladstone, who was born at Liverpool, England,
on Dec. 29, 1809, died on May 19, 1898. The English Parliament
voted a public funeral and monument in his honor. The only pre-
cedents for Parliament voting funerals and monuments are the cases
of Chatham, in 1778, and Pitt, in 1806.

Hiram W. Sibley, of Rochester, recently presented to Cornell
University for preservation in the museum of the Sibley College of
Mechanical Engineering an interesting relic. It is the original tele-
graph receiver on which was taken the first message over Morse's
line from Baltimore to Washington. Cornell is an appropriate re-
pository for this old instrument, since Ezra Cornell (a native of

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Westchester County) put up that first telegraph line, and made out
of subsequent lines the money with which he afterward endowed
the university.

On March 15, one hundred and thirty-one years ago, a boy was
born in a log cabin. As a major-general that boy defeated the
British at New Orleans on Jan. 8, 1815. The same boy, then in
command of the Department of the South, followed the Creek In-
dians, who were murdering Americans, into the Spanish province of
West Florida. There the Creeks joined the Seminoles, and, secretly
aided by the Spaniards, the butchering of helpless Americans was
continued. Then this boy, with his troops, swept Spanish territory
and crushed the Indians and dismayed the Spaniards. In 1828 the
boy was made President of this United States, and was re-elected
in 1832. He was Andrew Jackson, or "Old Hickory/'

The first uprising of the Cubans, in their present strife against
Spain, took place Feb. 24, 1895. Gomez, Garcia and others of the
insurgent military leaders, met in Key West and formulated their
plans of operation.

The United States warship Maine, on the night of February
15, 1898, was destroyed in the harbor of Havana, Cuba, by an explo-
sion. Persons on board, to the number of 248, were killed. Cause
of the explosion unknown. An investigation, conducted by a Court
of Inquiry, appointed by the United States, was ordered, to ascer-
tain whether the explosion was caused by an accident or by design
of enemies.

The war between the United States and Spain was declared
April 21, 1898.

On May 1, 1898, the battle of Manila was fought.

On June 4, 1898, Lieutenant K. P. Hobson sank the Merrimac
across the channel at the entrance to the bay of Santiago de Cuba.

On July 1, 1898, Cervera's Spanish fleet was destroyed while
attempting to escape from the bay of Santiago de Cuba.

On July 3, 1898, the battle of Santiago de Cuba was fought;
the city surrendered to the United States forces.

On August 12, 1898, the Peace Protocol was signed by rep-
resentatives of the United States and Spain. President McKinley
for the former and the French Ambassador for the latter.

The War Department at Washington reports that the recent
war between the United States and Spain has cost the United
States 2,910 lives out of a total force of 274,717 officers and men,
a percentage of 1.059. The killed were, 23 officers, 257 men; died
of wounds, officers 4, men 61; died of disease, 80 officers, 2,485 men.

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PRACTICING LAWYERS

Resident of Westchester County*

BEDFORD.

Emory T. Clocke.
G. D. W. Clocke.

BEDFORD STATION.

Charles Haines.
John B. Robinson.

BRONXVILLE.

Charles F. Bates.
James F. Horan.
Walter L. McOorkle.
Alfred E. Smith,

CHAPPAQUA

Elliott Williams.
R. H. Williams.

DOBBS FEiRRY.

Frederick Allls.
Wilder S. Buffun/
Charles P. McClelland.
Louis F. Murray.

HARRISON.

William Porter Allen.
S. W. Collins.

HASTINGS.

Melvin G. Pallisser.

HARTSDALE.

Wi'llard P. Butler.
A. B. Orane.
Alonzo J. Hart.

KATONAH.

Henry R. Barrett.
William H. Robertson.

LAKE MAHOPAC.

Monmout'h S. Buckbee.

MAMARO'NECK.

Ed-ward F. Delancy.
W. E. Delancy.
Joshua M. Fiero.
George Gardiner Fry.
William S. Johnson.
Morris F. Kane.
Jacob Halstead.
Burton C. Meighian.
Rawson L Smith.

MOUNT KISCO.

A. J. Adams.
Joseph C. Orane.
Reginald Hart.

E. Clarence Hyatt
Harrison J. Slosson.

MOUNT VERNON.

Walter T. Allerton.
Howard Allison.
George C. Appell.
H. J. Appell.
Eugene Archer.
Rolland B. Archer.
Richard M. J. Armstrong.
Cotton W. Bean.
J. Mortimer Bell.
John J. Becker.
Frank A. Bennett.
Charles C. Bigelow.
Edgar K. Brown.
Frank M. Buck.

E. J. Cad well.
Albert L. Cohn.
William L. Conklin.
George B. Crawford.
Charles Demond.

F. H. Denman.
W. N. Denman.
J. A. Du Mont.

B. D. Eisler.

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281

Arthur Furber.

Edward Foggin.

Louis L. Ford.

William F. Gay.

Albert F. Gescheidt, Jr.

Frank N. Glover.

John M. Gorham.

Edward Hartley.

Horace Hollister.

John Colgate Hoyt

David H. Hunt.

J. A. Hudson.

George W. Hunt

Herbert T. Jennings.

Arthur M. Johnson.

Frank C. Kingsland.

William D. Landray.

Herbert D. Lent.

Charles H. Lovett

Addison J. Lyon.
James G. McClelland.
Daniel McKeever.
John C. McNeilly.
W. S. McPheeters.
William B. Magrath.
William J. Marshall.
William H. Millard.
Isaac N. Mills.
Harry V. Morgan.
A. Livingston Norman.
Charles H. Ostrander.
H. M. Parr.
Robert D. Paskett.
Adam Pearson.
William H. Pemberton.
William W. Penfield.
George W. Perkins.
Rodman F. Pugh.
Hugh Reavey.
Julian G. Roberts.
Jared Sandford.
Adam E. Schatz.
Roger M. Sherman.
James M. Simpson.
Elmer P. Smith.
Samuel B. Smith.
Stephen W. Stillwell.
David Swits.
Frank M. Tichenor.
Charles Vander Roest
John A. White.
Milo J. White.
Odle J. Whitlock.
David 0. Williams.
Joseph S. Wood.

NEW ROCHELLE.

Lincoln G. Backus.

Charles G. Banks.

Richard V. Boyd.

John W. Boothby.

Joseph T. Brown, Jr.

Herbert S. Carpenter.

Charles D. Burrill.

George L. Carlisle.

Arthur L. Clark.

Quinton Cbrwine.

Frederick Cowdrey.

S. F. Cowdrey.

John J. Crennan.

C. Temple Emmet

Richard S. Emmet.

William T. Emmet

W. B. Greeley.

J. A. S. Gregg.

Francis Griffin.

Hugh M. Harmer.
H. A. Harold.

Henry C. Henderson.
John Holden.

Cornelius E. Kene.
Martin J. Keogh.
William J. Lacey.
John F Lambden.
N. D. Lawton.
W. S. Lamberton.
C. H. Noxon.
P. E. O'Connor.
J. Harrison Power.
R. Mackinley Power.
Timothy Power.
John E. Risley.
Charles H. Roosevelt.
Elbert C. Roosevelt.
Frederick H. Seacord.
Samuel F. Swinburne.
Michael J. Tierney.
Walter L. Thompson.
John A. Van Zelm.
Arthur E. Walradt
Louis Wertheimer.
Charles H. Young.
J. Addison Young.

PEEKSKILL.

Alban H. Anderson.
William M. Barton.
Henry W. Bates.
Nathan P. Bushnell.
John H. Baxter.

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Owen T. Coffin.

Franklin Couch.

Leverett F. Crumb.

James Dempsey.

S. Loder Fowler.

Clinton F. Ferris.

Clarence H. Frost.
Elihu B. Frost.

Thomas D. Husted.
James W. Husted.
Edward G. Halsey.
Dwight S. Herrick.
Cyrus W. Horton.
Elbert P. James.
William N. Johnson.
Sanford R. Knapp.
Stephen Lent.
Robert McCbrd.
Frank Manser.
Silas J. Owens.
Charles C. Paulding.
Charles F. Smith.
Marvin R. Smith.
John J. Torpey.
David W. Travis.
Eugene B. Travis.
Charles N. Wells.
Edward Wells, Jr.

PELHAM.

F. H. Ernst.
Ben L. Fairchild.
Henry W. Taft

PELHAM MANOR.

Henry G. K. Heath.
Jabish Holmes, Jr.
John Hunter, Jr.

PLEASANTVILLE.
Daniel P. Hays.

PORT CHESTER.

John H .Clapp.
Maurice Dillon.
Daniel Haight.
Hanford M. Henderson.
Noah Loder, Jr.
De Witt H. Lyon.
J. Alvord Peck.
George A. Slater.

RYE.

Charles P. Cowles.
Justus A. B. Cowles.
David B. Porter.
Frederick W. Sherman.

SCARBOROUGH.

Charles T. Titus.

SHRUB OAK.

John C. Darrow.

SING SING.

Nelson H. Baker.
Stuart Baker.
Benjamin Fagan.
John Gibney.
Francis Larkin.
Francis Larkin, Jr.
Smith Lent.
Henry C. Nelson.
Cornelius B. Palmer.
Milton C. Palmer.
Pierre Reynolds.
Edgar L. Ryder.
L. W. Searle.
J. M. Terwilliger.
A. S. Underbill.
William G. Valentine
Samuel Watson.
Frank L. Young.

SOMERS.

E. C. Neil.

TARRYTOWN.

George C. Andrews.
J. E. Carpenter.
Charles A. Clapp.
C. S. Davison.
W. H. H. Ely.
William H. Gibson.
Henry C. Griffin.
James T. Law.
John P. Lee.
Alonzo Leonard.
Edward T. Lovatt.
Oliver H. P. Merritt.
Joseph W. Middlebrook.
Frank V. Millard.
C. D. Millard. .
Harold E. Spencer.
William J. Townsend.
Frederick E. Weeks.

NORTH TARRYTOWN.

Cyrus A. Bishop.
William G. Given.
Howard H. Morse.
John Webber.
John Webber, Jr.
Morris Webber.

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283

TUCKAHOE.

William H. Clapton.
Herbert D. Lent.

WHITE PLAINS.

George H. Baldwin.
Frederic S. Barnum.
August C. Beyer.
William Reynolds Brown.
Wilson Brown, Jr.
Monmouth S. Buckbee.
George T. Capron.
Frederick W. Clark.
John M. Digney.
William M. du Bois.
Henry T. Dykman.
Charles A. Dryer.
Robert E. Farley.
William P Fiero.
H. P. Griffin.
Charles Haines.
Charles D. Horton.
T. D. & J. W. Husted.
J. M. Hunt & A. E. Smith.
James B. Lockwood.
Stephen S. Marshall.
James H. Moran.
Arthur C. Palmer.
Hiram Paulding.

Lewis C. Platt.
William P. Platt.
Robertson & Barrett.
William Romer.
Minott M. Silliman.
William M. Skinner.
Ebenezer H. P. Squire.
Ffarrington M. Thompson.
Irving N. Tompkins.
F. B. Van Kleeck, Jr.
David Verplanck.
S. L. H. Ward.
Charles Wesley.
William A. Woodworth.
James D. Wright.

YONKERS.

John W. Alexander.
Astley T. Atkins.
Henry Archibald.
Fisher A. Baker.
Isadore J. Beaudrias.
John F. Brennan.
Arthur J. Burns.
William Allen Butler.
William Allen Butler, Jr.
Thomas F. Curran.
James Cuddy.
Joseph F. Daly.
John C. Donohue, Jr.
Francis X. Donoghue.
Charles P. Easton.
Hampton D. Swing.
Morris P. Ferris.
John H. Ferguson.
Theodore Fitch.
Hedding S. Fitch.
James S. Fitch.
John T. Geary.
Robert P. Getty, Jr.
G. V. B. Getty.
Charles E. Gorton.
John C. Harrigan.
David Hawley.
James M. Hunt.
Edgar Logan.
F. W. Holls.
William McAdoo.
Waldo G. Morse.
Cyrus A. Peake.
Adrian M. Potter.
Ralph Earl Prime.
Ralph E. Prime.
Alanson J. Prime.
William C. Prime.
Gabriel Reevs.
William Riley.
Henry J. Rowan.
James P. Sanders.
W. W. Scrugham.
Theodore H. Silkman.
John C. Small.
Duncan Smith.
Stephen H. Thayer.
Stephen F. Thayer.
L. A. Willis.

284

MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST.

Names that Appear in the County's

CIVIL LIST.

Abendroth, William P., Port Ches-
ter, (see biography).

Adams, William, Bedford, Assem-
blyman, 1798-99.

Anderson, Jeremiah, Harrison, As-
semblyman, 1825 ; Elector,
1825.

Anderson, Joseph H., Harrison, As-
semblyman, 1833-34; Sheriff,
1835-38; Congressman, 1846-47.

Andrews, George C., Tarrytown,
(see biography.)

Apgar, Joseph A., Peekskill, Coron-
er, (died in office).

Apgar, Charles S., Peekskill, Coro-
ner.

Archer, Henry B., Yonkers, Reg-
ister; Excise Commissioner;
Receiver of Taxes.

Baird, Edward P., Yonkers, City
Judge, 1872 to 1880.

Baker, Nelson H., Sing Sing, Super-
visor; District Attorney.

Banks, Charles G., New Rochelle,
(see biography).

Banning, Dr. Archibald T., Mount
Vernon, Coroner.

Bard, James M., Pleasantville, Reg-
ister, (died in office).

Barker, Benjamin, Scarsdale, As-
semblyman, 1807.

Barker, John, Scarsdale, Assembly-
man, 1798.

Barker, William, Scarsdale, Assem-
blyman, 1808-9-10-12-13.

Barrett, Edward N., Bedford,
School Commissioner.

Barrett, Joseph, Bedford, School
Commissioner.

Barrett, William G., Bedford, School
Commissioner.

Barretto, Francis, West Farms, As-
semblyman, 1838.

Barstow, John, Pelham, County
Clerk,. 1760 to 1777.

Barton, John, Westehester, Surro-
gate, 1754 to 1761.

Bates, James M., Bedford, Sheriff,
1846.

Bates, John S., Bedford, District
Attorney, 1866; School Com-
missioner.

Bates, Nehemiah S. Bedford, County
Clerk, 1821 to 1828.

Baxter, Charles M., Mamaroneck,
(see biography).

Bayles, Nathaniel, Tarrytown,
County Clerk, 1828 to 1834.

Beers, James E., Port Chester, As-
semblyman, 1847.

Bell, J. Harvey, Yonkers, Mayor,
1886 to 1890.

Benedict, Joseph, Tarrytown, As-
semblyman, 1778.

Benedict, Theodore H., Tarrytown,
Assemblyman, 1851.

Besdooi, John, Dobbs Ferry, (see bi-
ography).

Bigelow, Charles C., Mt. Vernon,

Bills, Orrin A., Yonkers, Assem-
blyman, 1866.

Birch, Dr. Charles E., White Plains,
Coroner, (see biography).

Bird, Seth, Tarrytown, (see bi-
raphy).

Bird, James, Tarrytown, (see biog-
raphy).

Bleakley, William, Cortlandt, Su-
pervisor; Sheriff.

Bowne, Thomas, Westchester, As-
semblyman, 1795.

Boyd, William A. , Mamaroneck,
(see biography).

Boyce, Wesley J., Yorktown, (see
biography).

Bradley, David O., Dobbs Ferry,
Assemblyman, 1879-80.

Brett, John H., Mount Vernon, (see
biography).

Briggs, Daniel C., Peekskill, Assem-

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285

blyman, 1851; District Attor-
ney, 1872.

Briggs, William EL, Peekekill,
Sheriff, 1844.

Brower, Casper G., Tarry town,
School Commissioner.

Brown, Coffin S., Peekskill, Super-
visor 1861 and 14 years fol-
lowing.

Brown, Edgar K., Mount Vernon,
(see biography.)

Brown, Joseph, Somers, Assembly-
man, 1790.

Brown, Nehemiah, Jr., Somers, As-
semblyman, 1823-24.

Browne, Thomas A., Yonkers, (see
biography.)

Browne, Thomas, Westchester, As-
semblyman, 1690.

Brundage, Robert F., Port Chester,
Sheriff, 1871 and 1877.

Budd, Joseph, Yonkers, Assembly-
man, 1716-22, (died while in
office, June 20, 1722).

Burling, Ebenezer S., Eastchester,
Assemblyman, 1785.

Burns, J. Irving, Yonkers, (see bio-
graphy.)

Burns, John J.. Yonkers, Super-
visor.

Bussing, John, Fordham, Supervi-
sor; Excise Commissioner;
Sheriff.

Gapiron, George T., White Plains,
(see biography).

Carlisle, George L., N&w Rochelle,
(see biography).

Carpenter, Francis M., Mt Kisco,
(see biocrraphy.)

Carpenter, Joseph, Sing Sing, As-
semblyman, 1796-1797.

Carpenter, Joseph T., New Castle,
Assemblyman, 1841-42.

Carpenter, Ziba, White Plains, (see
biography.)

Catlin, William H., Rye, Assembly-
man, 1880-81-82.

Cauldwell, William, Morrisania,
State Senator; Assemblyman;
Supervisor, 1852 to 1870, 1871,
1873.

Chambers, Joseph J., Sing Sing,
Engineer in Chief on Gover-
nor's staff, 1855; Harbor Mas-
ter, 1855.

Clapp, John, White Plains, Clerk
of first Colonial Assembly,
1691 to 1698; County Clerk,
1708.

Clapp, John H., Port Chester, (see
biography).

Clark, Daniel, Peekskill, County
Clerk, 1711.

Close, Odle, Cro'ton Falls, (see biog-
raphy).

Cochran, Robert, White Plains, Su-
pervisor; Constitutional Con-
vention; County Judge; Dis-
trict Attorney.

Comb, George, Westchester, Assem-
blyman, 1800.

Coles, Robert H., New Rochelle,
Supervisor; Surrogate, 1856.

Collier, Benjamin, Sing Sing, first
Sheriff; County Clerk.

Collier, Edward, Sing Sing, County
Clerk, 1688.

Constant, I. Anthony, Dobbs Ferry,
Assemblyman, 1845.

Constant, St. John, Peekskill, As-
semblyman, 1823; Sheriff,
1808.

Cook, Lyman, Peekskill, Sheriff,
1812 and 1818.

Cboper, Nicholas, Westchester,
Sheriff, 1733.

Couch, Franklin, Peekskill, Super-
visor.

Courter, James C., Yonkers, first
Mayor, 1872; Sheriff, 1880.

Crane, James F. D., Yonkers, Coun-
ty Clerk, 1883.

Crane, Thaddeus, Upper Salem,
Constitutional Convention,
1788; Assemblyman, 1777-78-
88, 1825; Supervisor.

Crawford, Elijah, White Plains,
County Clerk, 1808, 1811, 1815.

Crawford, George R., Mount Ver-
non, (see biography).

Crisfield, Frederick, East View, (see
biography.)

Cromwell, David, Eastchester, (see
biography.)

Crosby, Darius, Scarsdale, Member
of Council of Appointment,
1801; Master in Chancery,
1812; State Senator, 1815-16-
17-18-19; Assemblyman, 1811-
12.

286

MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST.

Crosby, Edwin, Croton Falls, As-
semblyman, 1834-35.

Cruger, Nicholas, PeeksuLl, Super-
visor ; Assemblyman. 1 838.

Crumb, Leverett F., Peekskill, (see
biography.)

Curtis, Eli, Port Chester, Assembly-
man, 1856.

Baton, David, North Castle, Surro-
gate; Supervisor; first Pro-
vincial Congress.

Davenport, Gideon W., New Ro-
chelle, Supervisor, 1896 to
1898.

Davenport, Lawrence, New Rochelle,
Supervisor; Assemblyman,
1829-30.

Davids, George W., New Rochelle,
(see biography).

Deall, Samuel, Rye, Supervisor,

Davis, George T., New Rochelle,
(see biography).
1808 to 1823.

Decker, Charles J. F., Croton Falls,
(see biography.)

Delancey, James, (2) Westchester,
Sheriff, 1770.

Delancey, John, Westchester, Sher-
iff, 1769; Colonial Assembly,
1769 to 1775; Committee of 100,
1775; Provincial Congress,
1775; Assemblyman, 1792 to
1795.

Delancey, Peter, Westchester, As-
semblyman, 1750 to 1768.

Delevan, Daniel, Mount Pleasant,
Sheriff, 1806.

Delevan, Nathaniel, Mount Pleas-
ant, Assemblyman, 1781.

Depew, Chauncey M., Peekskill, (see
biography).

Dickinson, Arnell, F., Katonah, As-
semblyman, 1857.

Digney, John M., Yonkers, County
Clerk, (see biography.)

Dillon, Michael J., New Rochelle,
(see biography).

Dixon, Walter B., Yonkers, (see bi-
ography.)

Donoghue, Frank X., Yonkers, City
Judge, 1892 to 1896.

Drake, Gilbert, Peekskill, Assem-
blyman, 1775-76-77.

Drake, James, Peekskill, Presiden-
tial Elector, 1824.

Drake, John, Peekskill, Assembly-
man, 1698-99, 12*50-01-09.

Drake, Joseph, Peekskill, Assem-
blyman, 1713-14, 1775-76.

Drake, Samuel, Peekskill, Provin-
cial Convention, 1775; Assem-
blyman, 1777-79-86-88.

Dusenberry, Charles R., Yonkers,
Supervisor.

Dunham, Isaac, Westchester, Sher-
iff, 1701.

Dykman, Jackson, O., White Plains,
(see biography.)

Dykman, Henry T., White Plains,
(see biography.)

Earl, Edward J., Yonkers, (see bi-
ography.)

Ellis, M. H., Yonkers, City Judge,
1880 to 1884.

Engelfce, Barnett H., Tarry town,
(see biography).

Esser, Henry, Mount Vernon, (see
biography).

Fairchi'ld, Ben L.. Pelham, (see bi-
ography.)

Ferris, Benjamin, Westchester, As-
semblyman, 1808, 1825.

Ferris, Claiborne, We/Jtchester, As-
semblyman, 1869.

Ferris, Thomas, Westchester, Con-
stitutional Convention, 1801;
County Clerk.

Ferris, Benson, Tarry town, (see bi-
ography).

Forsyth, Edward A., Yonkers, (see
biography.)

Finch, George C., Croton Falls, As-
semblyman, 1853.

Findlay, Andrew, West Farms, As-
semblyman, 1843-44; Super-
visor.

Fisher, John, White Plains, Assem-
blyman, 1828; Inspector of
State Prisons, 1830, 1845.

Fisher, William, White Plains, As-
semblyman, 1836-37.

Fiske, Edwin W., Mount Vernon,
(see bigraphy).

Flagg, Ethan, Yonkers, Village
Trustee, 1857-8-9-60-67-68;
Supervisor, 1860-63-67-68-70-
71 .

Fleming, Peter, Bedford, Assembly-
man, 1776-91, Supervisor,
1782.

Foster, George H., Riverdale, As-

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287

semblyman, 1878; State Sen-
ator, 1880-81.

Foster, William, Westdhester,
County Clerk, 1772.

Fowler, Caleb, North Castle, Sur-
rogate, 1761.

Fowler, Henry, North Castle, Col-
onial Assembly, 1701.

Fowler, Jeremiah, North Castle,
Sheriff, 1700.

Fraser, Thomas K., Hastings, (see
biography).

Free, John W., Tarrytown, (see bi-
ography).

Freeland, Dr. N. H., Tarrytown,
(see biography.)

Frost, Eugene, Cortlandt, Harbor
Master, 1873.

Frost, Joel, Cortlandt, Assembly-
man, 1806-08.

Frost, John W., Cortlandt, Assem-
blyman, 1832.

Frost, Niles, Cortlandt, Assembly-
man, 1824.

Gedney, John B., White Plains, In-
spector of State Prisons, 1848.

Getty, Robert P., Yonkers, Village
Trustee; President; City
Treasurer.

Gibson, William A., Yonkers, third
Mayor, 1876.

GifBoixl, Silas D., Morrisaniia, Super-
visor, County Excise Com-
missioner; Surrogate; Qbunty
Judge.

Gilbert, Abijah, Lower Salem, Su-
pervisor, 1772; County Treas-
urer and Clerk of Supervisors,
1778; Assemblyman, 1779 to
1788, 1800 to 1805.

Gilley, Franklin, W., Morrisania,
Assemblyman, 1864; School
Commissioner, 1868.

Graham, Lewis, Westchester, Sher-
iff, 1767; Judge, Court of Ad-
miralty, 1776; Provincial Con-
gress, 1775-76.

Graham, Robert, White Plains,
Supervisor, 1772; Provincial
Convention, 1775; Provincial
Congress, 1775-76; Assembly-
man, 1777, 1801; County
Judge, 1778.

Graney, William J., Dobbs Ferry,
biography).

Gray, George T., Harrison, (see
biography).

Greenhalgh, William H., Yonkers,
(see biography).

Guion, James, Yonkers, Assembly-
man, 1819-20-21.

Haight, Edward, Westchester, Con-
gressman, 1861-62.

Haight, Israel, Chappaqua, (see bi-
ography).

Haight, Samuel, Westchester, Coun-
cil of Appointment, 1781;
Assemblyman, 1782-83-84-89-
90-91-92; State Senator, 1796-
97-98-99, 1800, 1810.

Hale, Mordecai, Westchester, As-
semblyman, 1796.

Halstead, Newberry D., Rye, As-
semblyman, 1862.

Hart, Robert S., Bedford, County
Judge, 1846.

Hatfield, Abraham, Westchester,
Assemblyman, 1852; Supervi-
sor.

Hatfield, Amos T., Westchester,
Sheriff, 1838.

Hatfield, Joseph, Westchester, Sher-
iff, 1807.

Hatfield, Richard, Westchester,
County Clerk, 1777; Surrogate,
1778; Constitutional Conven-
tion, 1788 ; Assemblyman,
1794; State Senator, 1795 to
1804; Council of Appoint-
ment, 1781.

Haviland, Samuel, Rye, Provincial
Congress, 1776-77.

Hays, Daniel P., Pleasantville, (see
biography).

Hayward, John R., Eastchester, As-
semblyman, 1846; Contested
the seat of James E, Beers
in 1847.

Heathcote, Caleb, Westchster,
Lord of Manor of Scarsdaile,
Member Council of Colony,
1692-97, 1702-20; Co. Judge,
1695; Receiver Gen., Port of
New York, 1695, 1702; Mayor
of Westchester, 1696; Colonial
Assembly, 1701; Master Chan-
cery, 1711; Mayor of New
York, 1711; Admiralty Judge,
1715; Boundary Commission-
er, 1718.

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MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST.

Herring, William, Morrisania, As-
semblyman, 1873.

Hickey, Daniel C., Mount Vernon,
(see biography).

Hoag, John, Sing Sung, (see biog-
raphy).

Hobbs, Bailey, Yonkers; Village
Trustee, 1856-7-8-9; Assessor.

Hobbs, John, Yonkers; Superintend-
ent of Schools, 1843-47.

Hodge, Thomas R., Mount Vernon,
(see biography).

Hoite, John, Eastchester, Colonial
Assembly, 1711-12-13.

Holmes, James, Bedford, Supervisor,
1772; Provincial Convention,
1775 ; Provincial Congress,
1775.

Holmes, John C., Cross River, Jus-
tice of Sessions; Supervisor.

Holmes, Samuel L., Bedford, Su-
perintendent of Schools, 1846;
Assemblyman, 1843.

Honeywell, Israel, Yonkers, Super-
visor, 1783; Assemblyman,
1798-99; Constitutional Con-
vention, 1801.

Honeywell, Israel Jr., Yonkers,
Sheriff, 1709.

Honeywell, Philip, Yonkers, Assem-
blyman, 1806.

Horton, Elisha, White Plains, Coun-
ty Treasurer, 1848.

Horton, Frost, Peekskill, Assem-
blyman, 1858; Supervisor.

Horton, Jonathan, Cortlandt, As-
semblyman, 1788-89-90-91.

Howard, Ward B., Peekskill, Sher-
iff, 1821.

Howe, Frederick, Lewisboro, (see
biography).

Horton, Jared M., Kingsbridge,
School Commissioner.

Hubbell, Gaylord B., Sing Sing, As-
semblyman, 1859-60; Prison
Warden.

Hunt, Daniel, Lewisboro, Supervi-
sor, 1841 to 1874; Assembly-
man, 1855.

Hunt, James M., Yonkers, (see bi-
ography).

Hunt, Jesse, Rye, Sheriff, 1781.

Hunt, John, Westchester, Colonial
Assembly, 1669, 1700.

Hunt, Joseph, Westchester, Assem-
blyman, 1822.

Hunt, Josiah, Westchester, Colon-
ial Assembly, 1702-11-15.

Hunt, Thomas, Sr., Westchester,
Assembly of 1683; Chairman
Committee of Safety.

Hunter, John, New Rochelle, State
Senator, 1823-36-37-38-39-40-
41-42; Constitutional Conven-
tion, 1846.

Huntington, L. D., New RochelH
President of Village; Super-
visor; Assemblyman; Com-
missioner of Fisheries.

Husted, Harvey, White Plains, (see
biography).

Husted, James W., Peekskill, (see
biography).

Husted, James W., Jr., Peekskill,
(see biography).

Husted, John W., Bedford, Super-
visor.

Hutchins, Waldo, Kingsbridge, Con-
gressman.

Irving, Washington, Tarrytown, Re-
gent, 1835; U. S. Minister to
Spain, 1842.

Isaacs, Benjamin, Westchester, As-
semblyman, 1807.

Jay, James, Sir, Rye, Senator, 1778-
79-80-81.

Jay, John, Bedford; Chief Justice of
the State, 1777; Congressman,
1778; U. S. Minister to Spain,
1779; Chief Justice of the U.
S., 1789; Governor of State,
1795, (see biography).

Jay, Peter A., Bedford, Delegate to
Convention, 1821; Assembly-
man, 1816; Recorder of New
York, 1818.

Jay, William, Bedford, County
Judge, 1820.

Jenkins, John P., White Plains,
County Clerk; Register.

Jenks, Albert S., Mount Vernon,
(see biography).

Jessup, Edward, Westchester, Con-
stitutional Convention, 1664.

Johnson, Addison, Port Chester,
(see biography).

I Johnson, Samuel W., Rye, Supervi-
sor; Assemblyman.

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289

June, Zabud, North Salem, Sheriff,
1815; Supervisor.

Kane, John C., Mamaroneck, (see
biography).

Kear, Edward B., Yorktown, (see
biography).

Kent, Theodore, West Farms, School
Commissioner.

Kellogg, William C., Yonkers, City
Judge, 1896 to 1900.

Kene, Cornelius B., New Rochelle,
(see biography).

Keogh, Martin J., New Rochelle,
Supreme Court Justice, 1896,
now acting.

Keyes, Edwin R., Yonkers, Assem-
blyman, 1882-83; Postmaster,
1885.

Kidd, Harvey, West Farms, Assem-
blyman, 1849; Clerk of County
Excise Board, 1857.

Knapp, Samuel T., Tarrytown, (see
biograpihy).

Knox, John, Beford, (s'ee biog-
raphy).

Konrad, Augustus, Tarrytown, (see
biography).

Lane, Charles M., Pleasantville,
(see biography).

Larkin, Francis, Sing Sing, (see bi-
ography).

Lawrence, Alfred, Tarrytown, (see
biography).

Lawrence, Cyrus, Lewisboro, Super-
visor, 1840; Counsel to Excise
Commissioner, 1857.

Lawrence, Edward D., Mount Ver-
non, Assemblyman, 1869-70.

Lawrence, James F., South Salem,
(see biography).

Lawrence, John, Eastchester, As-
semblyman, 1782-83.

Lawrence, Samuel H., Lewishoro,
(see biography).

Lee, Joseph, Yorktown, County
Clerk, 1684, 1691.

Lee, Robert P., Yorktown, District
Attorney, 1818.

Lee, Elijah, Yorktown, Assembly-
man, 1798-99; County Judge,
1802.

Lent, Herbert D., Tuckahoe, (see
biography).

Lent, Smith, Sing Sing, (see biog-
raphy).

Lewis, Daniel, Mount Vernon, (see
biograpihy).

Little, John W., Cortlandt, School
Commissioner.

Little, Daniel H., Greenburgh, Sher-
iff; Supervisor; Deputy Reg-
ister.

Little, C. W., Greenburgh, Super-
visor, 1857 to 1860; Under
Sheriff.

Lockwood, Albert, Sing Sing, Coun-
ty Judge, 1847.

Lockwood, Alsop H., Poundridge,
(see biography).

Lockwood, Ebenezer, Poundridge,
(see biography).

Lockwood, Ezra, Poundridge, (see
biography).

Lockwood, Horatio, Poundridge,
(see biography).

Lockwood, James B., White Plains,
(see biography).

Lockwood, Jeremiah T., White
Plains, (see biography).

Lockwood, Munson I., Sing Sing,
County Clerk, 1843; Prison
Warden.

Long, Edward B., White Plains,
(see biography).

LO'Uns'bury, John W., Fort Chester,
(siee biography).

Livingston, Richaird, Tarrytown,
(see biography).

Lovatt, Edward T., North Tarry-
town, (see biography).

Lyon, Darius, Mount Vernon, Su-
pervisor; Sheriff; County Ex-
cise Commissioner.

Lyon, George W., Mount Kisco, As-
semblyman, 1852.

Lyon, Gilbert S., White Plains, Su-
pervisor; County Treasurer.

Lyon, Jesse, Eastchester, Assem-
blyman, 1850.

Lyon, Joseph, Pelham, Sheriff,
1841.

McClelland, Chas. P., Dobbs Ferry,
(see biography.)

McClellan, Clarence S., Mount Ver-
non, (see biography).

McClellan, Pelham L., Mt. Vernon,
Supervisor; District Attorney.

McDermott, Wm. J., Westchester,
Assemblyman, 1861.

MacDonald, Allan, White Plains,
Adjutant-Gen., 1837; Sheriff,

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1825; Inspector S. S. Prison,
1830; Senator, 1832-33-34-35.

McLaughlin, Joseph H., Mamaro-
neck, (see biography).

Many, Joshua G., Sing Sing, (see bi-
ography).

Mahaney, John J., Tarrytown, (see
biography).

Mairs, George H., Irvington, (see bi-
ography).

Marshall, Ezra, Peekskill, Assem-
blyman, 1846-47.

Marshall, John E., Port Chester,
Supervisor, 1855-61; Assem-
blyman, 1863; Village Trustee.

Marshall, Stephen S., White Plains,
(see biography).

Marvin, Seth, Rye, Assemblyman,
1807.

Masten, Joseph, Yonkers, Mayor,
1874, 1878.

Maynard, William P., White Plains,
(see biography).

Millard, Frank V., Tarrytown, (see
biography).

Miller, Abram, North Castle, As-
semblyman, 1808-11-12-13-14,
1816-17, 1820-21.

Miller, Benjamin D., Yorktown,
Sheriff, 1849.

Miller, Jacob G., Sing Sing, (see
biography).

Miller, Joseph O., Mount Kisco,
Register.

Miller, George L., WMite Plains, (see
biography).

Miller, Samuel C., White Plains,
(see biography).

Miller, William, Mount Vernon,
Justice of Sessions; School
Commissioner.

Mills, Isaac N., Mount Vernon, (see
biography).

Mills, John W., White Plains, Su-
pervisor; County Judge; Sur-
rogate.

Mills, Dr. Wm. W., East View, (see
biography).

Mills, Zebadiah, Bedford, Pro. Con-
gress, 1776-77; Assemblyman,
1778-84.

Millward, James, Yonkers, Mayor,
1890-01.

Molloy, William V., New Rochelle,
(see biography).

Montross, Barnardus, Yorktown,
Assemblyman, 1837.

Montross, Nathaniel, Yorktown, As-
semblyman, 1827-28.

Moller, William F., Yonkers, As-
semblyman, 1877-78-81.

Mooney, M. James, Yonkers, (see
biography).

Moran, John P., White Plains, (see
biography).

Morris, Lewis Sr., Weotchester,
Congress, 1775-76-77; Council
of Safety, 1777; Assemblyman,
1777-78; Continental Congress,
1777; U. S. Minister to France,
1792; U. S. Senator, 1798; Can-
al Commissioner, 1810.

Morris, Lewis Sr., Morrisania,
Councillor of the Colony,
1684-8, 1721-25; Chief Justice,
1715; Assemblyman, 1712-27;
Boundary Commissioner, 1723.

Morris, Lewis, Jr., Westchester,
Boundary Commissioner, 1723;
Assemblyman, 1728-48.

Morris, Lewis, 3rd, Westchester,
Colonial Assembly, 1769-75;
Prov. Convention, 1775; Prov.
Congress, 1775-76; Continen-
tal Con., 1775; Admiralty
Judge, 1772-76; County Judge,
1777; Recent, 1784, 1787; Con-
vention 1788; Senator, 1777-
78-79-80-81, 1784-85-86-87-88-
89-90; Council Appointment;
Elector, 1796.

Morris, Richard V., Westchester,
Assemblyman, 1814.

Morse, Waldo G., Yomkers, (see
biography).

Mott, Jordan L., Morrisania, Elec-
tor, 1876.

Munro, Peter J., Mamaroneck, Con-
stitutional Convention, 1821;
Assemblyman, 1814-15.

Murphy, Thomas, Bedford, Assem-
blyman, 1831.

Nelson, Henry C., Sing Sing, As-
semblyman; Prison Warden;
State Senator.

Nelson, William, Peekskill, Assem-
blyman, 1820-21; Senator,
1824-25-26-27; District Attor-
ney, 1815, 1822; Congressman,
1847-51.

Newman, Elias, Bedford, Assembly-

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291

man, 1792-3-4-6; Sheriff, 1796;
Supervisor, 1794-95.
Nicoll, Benjamin, Westchester,
County Clerk, 1746; Boundary
Commissioner, 1754.
Niles, William W., Fordham, As-
semblyman, 1872, 1881.
Oakley, Robert R., White Plains,

County Clerk, 1849 to 1855.
Odell, Jonathan, Greenburgh, As-
semblyman, 1715.

Odell, Abram, Greenburgh; Assem-
blyman, 1801 to 1811; Super-
visor, 1801 to 1820.
Odell, Jacob, Tarrytown, Assembly-
man; Elector; Postmaster.
Odell, N. Holmes, Tarrytown, As-
semblyman ; County Treas-
urer; Congressman; Postmas-
ter, 1886, 1894.

Osborn, Ozias, Westchester, Assem-
blyman, 1808.
Otis, Norton P., Yonkers, Mayor,

1880; Assemblyman, 1884.
Paddock, Prince W., Yonkers, As-
semblyman, 1835-36.
Palmer, B. Frank, Larchmont, (see

biography).
Palmer, Joseph H., Yonkers, School

Commissioner.
Palmer, Robert, Scarsdale, County

Treasurer, 1852.

Paulding, William, Cortlandt, Pro.
Congress, 1775-76-77; Assem-
blyman, 1779-80.

Paulding, William, Jr., Cortlandt,
Adjutant-General, 1809, 1811;
Congressman, 1812.
Peck, Jared V., Rye; Assemblyman,
1848; Congressman, 1853-54;
Elector, 1856; Port Warden,
1859.

Peene, John G., Yonkers, (see bi-
ography).
Pell, John, Pelham, Assemblyman,

1691-92-93-94.
Pell, Philip, Pelham, Sheriff, 1787-

88; Con. Congress, 1788.
Pell, Philip, Jr., Pelham, Assembly-
man, 1779-80-84-85-86; Regent,
1784; Surrogate, 1787.
Pemberton, William H., Mt. Vemon,
Deputy County Clerk; Dis-
trict Attorney.

Penneld, George J., New Rochelle,
(see biography).

Pentz, George B., Yonkers, Elector,
1868; City Judge, 1884 to 1888.
Percival, Henrie A., Yonkers, Su-
pervisor.
Perrin, Alfred M., Mamiaroneck, (see

biography).
Phelps, Henry D., New Rochelle,

(see biography).

Philipse, Adolph, Yonkers, Coun-
cillor, 1705-21; Master Chan-
cery, 1711; Agent Colony,
1716; Boundary Com., 1718-23;
Assemblyman, 1720.
Philipse, Frederick, Yonkers, Sec-
retary Province, 1688; Coun-
cillor, 1675-88; Assembly, 1726
to 1735; County Judge, 1735 ;
Supreme Court Judge, 1731-
33.

Philipse, Col. Fred, Yonkers, As-
sembly, 1750-51; Com. Corre-
spondence, 1774; Supervisor.
Pierson, Frank R., T&rrytown, (see

biography).

Pine, Theodore, New Rochelle, Reg-
ister, 1875.
Platt, Benoni. White Plains, (see

biography).
Platt, Jonathan, Scarsdale, Pro.

Congress, 1776-77.
Platt, Lewis C., Sr., White Plains,

(see biography).
Platt, Lewis C., White Plains, (see

biography).
Platt, William P., White Plains,

(see biography).

Potter, Clarkson N., New Rochelle,.
Congressman, 1869 to 1875,
1877-79.

Proseus, Joseph L., Yonkers, Har-
bor Master, 1873.
Purdy, Ambrose H., Morrisania*

Assemblyman, 1877-78.
Purdy, Charles A., White Plains,

County Clerk, 1840.
Purdy, Daniel, Rye, Colonial As-
semblyman, 1739 to 1743.
Purdy, Ebenezer, North Salem^
County Judge, 1797 to 1802;
Assemblyman, 1779-82-83-84-
85-87-91-92-95; Senator, 1800,
to 1806; Council Appointment,
1803.

Purdy, Isaac Hart, Purdy's Station,,
(see biography).

292

MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST.

Purdy, Isaac, Purely Station, (see

biography).

Purdy, Joseph, Rye, Colonial As-
sembly, 1695 to 1705.
Purdy, Samuel, Rye, County Judge,

1734.

Purdy, Samuel M., West Farms,
Assemblyman, 1867-68; Su-
pervisor.

Radford, William, Yonkers, Village
President, 1855, to 1857; Con-
gressman, 1863 to 1867.
Requa, William, Yonkers, Assem-
blyman, 1814-15-18-19; Coun-
ty Clerk, 1820.
Rhodes, Bradford, Scarsdale, (see

biography).
Ryder, John, Cortlandt, County

Clerk, 1684.

Robertson, George W., Peekskill,
Assemblyman; State Senator;
Village President.

Robertson, Henry, Bedford, Super-
visor, 1840 to 1845.
Robertson, Hezekiah D., Bedford,

(see biography).
Robertson, William H., Katonah,

(see biography).
Robinson, Harry J., Mt. Vernon,

(see biography).
Bockwell, Nathan, Assemblyman,

1780-81-87-88-89, 1800.
Ross, James, New Rochele, (see bi-
ography).

Rowell, Hiram P., White Plains,
Clerk of Supervisors; Warden
S. S. Prison; County Clerk.
Rowell, John M., White Plains,

County Clerk, 1877 to 1883.
Rusooe, George I., Poundridge, (see

biography).

Sackett, Clarence, Rye, Supervisor.
Sandford, Jared, Mount Vernon,

(see biography).
Sawyer, Platt R. H., Bedford,

School Commissioner.
Schatz, Adam E., Mount Vernon,

(see biography).
Schieffelin, Charles M., Mount Ver-
non, Assemblyman, 1875-76.
Schirmer, Prank G., White Plains,

(see biography.)
S'Chlobohm, John, Yonkers, (see bi-
ography).
Scribner, G. Hilton, Yonkers, (see
biography).

Scrugham, William W., Yonkers,
Supervisor; District Attorney;
Justice Supreme Court.
Seaman, Walter, Westchester, As-
semblyman, 1788-89.
See, James S., North Tarry town,
Assemblyman; Justice of Ses-
sions.
See, Joseph B., Nor'bh Castle, (see

biography).
Sells, John, Yonkers, (see biog-
raphy).
Selz, Andrew J., New Rochelle, (see

biography).
Shiel, Dennis R., Fordham, Assem-
blyman, 1875.
Shinn, John M., Pelham, (see biog-
raphy).
Shute, John, Eastchester, Sheriff,

1698.
Silkman, Theodore H., Yonkers,

(see biography).
Smith, Abel, North Castle, Super-
visor, 1794 to 1800, 1806; As-
semblyman, 1794 to 1803.
Smith, Benjamin, Rye, Congress-
man, 1776-77.
Smith, Chauncey, Bedford, Coun-
ty Clerk, 1839.
Smith, Caleb, Yonkers, Supervisor,

1825 to 1842.
Smith, George W., Port Chester,

School Commissioner.
Smith, Isaac H., Peekskill, (see bi-
ography).

Smith, J. Malcolm, Sing Sing, Clerk
of Supervisors; County Clerk.
Smith, John H., Bedford, Assembly-
man, 1826; County Clerk, 1834.
Smith, Thomas, Yonkers, (see bi-
ography).

Smith, Thomas, Cross River, As-
semblyman, 1822-23-32.
Stafford, James W., White Plains,

(see biography).
Stainach, A. R., White Plains, (see

biography).
Statham, Thomas, Westchester,

Sheriff, 1689.
Stephens, Theodore B., Tarrytown,

School Commissioner.
Stewart, Abel T., Tarrytown, School

Commissioner.

Stewart, John N., Williamsbridge,
Assemblyman.

MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST.

293

Storms, Henry, Tarrytown, Com-
missary-General, 1842; State
Prison Inspector, 1851.

Strang, Joseph, Peekskill, Assem-
blyman, 1780-87-88, 1839-40.

Sutherland, Edmund G., White
Plains, Clerk of Supervisors;
Supervisor; Assemblyman:
Senator.

Sutherland, Leslie, Tankers, Alder-
man, 1894 to 1898; Clerk of
Surrogate's Court, 1895, now
acting; Mayor, 1898, now act-
ing.

Swift, Samuel, Yonkers, Mayor,
1882.

Talman, Pierre C., Morrisania, As-
semblyman.

Tappen, Abraham B., Fordham,
Supervisor, 1857; Assem-
blyman, 1858; State Prison
Inspector, 1862; Constitution-
al Convention, 1867; Supreme
Court Justice, 1868.

Taylor, Moses W., Mount Pleasant,
(see biography).

Teed, Charles, Somers, Assembly-
man, 1796 to 1801.

Teed, James P., Somers, (see biog-
raphy).

Teed, W. E., Somers, Supervisor,
1849, 1862 to 1868, 1870-71.

Thayer, Stephen H., Yonkers, City
Judge, 1888 to 1892.

Thomas, Edward, Rye, Surrogate,
1802 to 1807.

Thomas, John, Rye, Col. Assembly,
1745 to 1775; Boundary Com-
missioner, 1753 ; County
Judge, 1755; Sheriff, 1778 and
1785.

Thomas, Thomas, Rye, Assembly-
man; Sheriff, 1788 to 1792;
Senator; Conn. Appointment.

Thompson, Ffarrington M., White
Plains, (see biography).

Tompkins, Caleb, Scarsdale, Super-
visor; Assemblyman; Con-
gressman, 1817-18.

Tompkins, Daniel D., Scarsdale,
(see biography).

Tompkins, Jonathan G., Scarsdale,
Provincial Congress; Council
of Safety; Assemblyman; Re-
gent; County Judge; Consti-
tutional Con. 1801.

Tompkins, Theodore P., Yorktown,
(sree biography).

Todd, Gilbert M., Sing Sing, Super-
visor, (see biography).

Townsend, John, Eastchester, Su-
pervisor, 1810 to 1823; Coun-
cil of Appointment, 1822; As-
semblyman, 1817; Senator,
1820-1-2; Sheriff, 1823.

Travis, Joseph, Cortlandt, Assem-
blyman, 1802-3-4-5.

Treanor, Frank P., Yonkers, Police
Commissioner; Assemblyman,
(N. Y. C.) 1880; Senator, (N. Y.
C.), 1882-83.

Tripp, Leemon B., North Castle,
County Treasurer; Supervi-
sor; Sheriff.

Underbill, John Q., New Rochelle,
(see biography).

Underbill, Richard M., Yorktown,
Assemblyman, 1848.

Van Arsdale, William H., Mount
Vernon, (see biography).

Van Cortlandt, Augustus, Yonkers,
Supervisor, 1858-59; Assem-
blyman, 1859.

Van Cortlandt, Philip, Cortlandt,
Provincial Convention; Pro-
vincial Congress; Constitu-
tional Convention, 1788; As-
semblyman; Senator; Council
of Appointment; Congress-
man; Councillor; Elector; Su-
pervisor.

Van Cortlandt, Pierre, Cortlandt,
Colonial Assembly; Provin-
cial Con,; Council of Safety;
Senator; Lieut.-Governor;
Vice-Chan cellor.

Van Cortlandt, Pierre, Jr., Cort-
landt, Assemblyman; Super-
visor; Elector; Constitutional
Con., 1801; Congressman.

Van Dyck, Jacobus, Westchester,
Sheriff, 1727.

Vark, Aaron, Yonkers, Assembly-
man, 1831.

Vermilyea, Isaac, Yonkers, Super-
visor, 1802 to 1825.

Vermilyea, Isaac D., Armonk,
School Commissioner.

Voris, Richard R., Sing Sing, Dis-
trict Attorney.

Ward, Aaron, Sing Sing, Constitu-
tional COn. 1846; District At-

294

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torney; Congressman, 12
years.

Ward, Edmund, Eastchester, Col.
Assembly, 1705 to 1713; Sher-
iff, 1699.

Ward, Elijah, New Rochelle, Sher-
iff, 1810.

Ward, Jonathan, Eastchester, Sher-
iff; Senator; Council of Ap-
pointment; Congressman;
Constitutional Con., 1821;
Surrogate.

Ward, Stephen, Eastchester, Prov.
Convention; Prov. Congress;
Assembly; County Judge;
Senator; Council Appoint-
ment; Elector.

Ward, William L., Port Chester,
(see biography).

Waring, Hall B., Yonkers, (see bi-
ography).

Waring, John T., Yonkers, (see bi-
ography).

Waterbury, Fred W., Dobbs Ferry,
Assemblyman, 1855.

Watson, Israel H., Westchester, As-
semblyman, 1832-33.

Watts, John, New Rochelle, Coun-
ty Judge, 1802.

Webbers, David D., Yorktown, Su-
pervisor; Sheriff.

Weeks, Frederick E., Tarry town,
(see biography).

Wells, Alexander H., Sing Sing,
Surrogate; Prison Inspector.

Wells, Edward, Peekskill, District
Attorney.

Wells, Henry A., Peekskill, School
Commissioner.

Wells, James L., West Farms, As-
semblyman.

Weston, William G., Tarrytown,

School Commissioner.
Whalen, Patrick, Yonkers, (see bi-
ography).
Wight, Amherst Jr., Port Chester,
Supervisor; Assemiblyman,
1873-74.

Wiley, James, Peekskill, Assembly-
man, 1826.
Wilkins, Isaac, Westchester, Com.
of Correspondence, 1774; Col.
Assembly, 1772.
Willets, Edward, Harrison, Supervi-
sor, 14 years.
Willets, Gilbert, Harrison, Col. As-
sembly, 1728; Boundarx Com-
missioner, 1731; Sheriff, 1728
and 1730.
Willets, Henry, White Plains,

County Treasurer.
Willets, Isaac, Harrison, Sheriff.
Willets, Thomas, Westchester,
Boundary Commissioner,
1650; Councillor, 1665 to 1672.
Willets, William, Harrison, Col. As-
sembly, 1727 to 1739; Bound-
ary Commissioner, 1718; Co.
Judge, 1721 to 1732.
Williams, David O., Mount Vernon,

(see biography).
Willsea, Abram O., Dobbs Ferry,

Supervisor, 1864 to 1881.
Wood, Joseph S., Mount Vernon,

School Commissioner.
Wright, Isaac C., Somers, School

Commissioner.
Young, James, White Plains, (see

biography).

Youngs, Samuel, Mount Pleasant,
Assemblyman ; Surrogate.

INDEX.

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297

INDEX.

PAGES.

Abendroth, William P., 244

Almshouse Officials 115

Andrews, George C., 161

Ardsley Village, L97

Assembly, Members of, 43

Assessments and Taxation 155

Banks, Charles G 227

Banks, National, 156

Banks, Savings 157

Baxter, Charles M 171

Bedford, town of 189

Besson, John, 148

Bird, James 199

Bird, Seth, 145

Bigelow, Charles C, 153

Birch, Charles E 164

Boyd, William A 210

Boyce, Wesley J 182

Brett, John H 219

Bronxville Village 195

Brown, Edgar K., 172

Browne, Thomas A 172

Burns, J. Irving 168

Capron, George T., 252

Care of County's poor 112

Carlisle, George L., 140

Carpenter, Francis M., 161

Carpenter, Ziba, 133

Cities, relative to 152

City Clerks 154

Clapp, John H 245

Clerks of towns 154

Close, Odle 69

Colonial Assembly 13

Commissioners of Excise 117

Commissioner of Jurors 118

Congress, Provincial, 15

Congress, Members of 16

PAGES.

Constitutional Conventions. . . 30

Cooper, James Fenimore, 71

Cooper, Peter, 70

Cornell, Thomas, 72

Cornell, Ezra 72

Coroners 116

Cortlandt, town of 190

Couch, Franklin, 53

County, organization, etc 5

County Clerks 105

County Clerks' Deputies 106

County Clerk and Deputies . . . 151

County Judges 100

Court Houses 33

Croton Aqueduct 21

Croton Village 193

Crisfield, Frederick, 182

Crawford, George R., 221

Cromwell, David, 130

Crumb, Leverett F., 162

Davids, George W.,

Davis, George T.,

Decker, Charles J. F.,

Depew, Chauncey M.,

Digney, John M.,

Dillon, Michael J.,

District Attorneys

District Attorneys Assistants,

Dixon, Walter B.,

Dobbs Ferry Village

Dykman, Henry T., ,

Dykman, Jackson O.,

228
228
165
72
135
229
103
104
173
196
252
158

Earl, Edward J.,

Eastchester, town of .
Engelke, Barnett H., .

Esser, Henry,

Excise, Commissioners,
Excise, Tax-law rates,

173
194
199
182
117
184

298

MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST.

PAGES.

Fanueil, Peter, 74

Fair-child, Ben L., 131

Farragut, David G., 74

Ferris, Benson, 141

Fiske, Edwin W., 218

Forsyth, Edward A., 173

Fraser, Thomas K., 139

Free, John W., 200

Freeland, Nicholas H., 183

Fremont, John C., 75

Graney, William J., 169

Gray, George T., 174

Gibbons, Mrs. Abbie, 65

Gibney, John, 170

Governors of the State 268

Greenburgh, town of, 195

Greenhalgh, William H., 174

Gross, Charles, 200

Haight, Israel A., 174

Halstead, Jacob, 210

Harrison, town of, 205

Hastings Village 196

Hays, Daniel P., 213

Hickey, Daniel C., 147

Historical Notes 278

Hoag, John, 131

Hodge, Thomas R., 163

Howe, Frederick, 208

Hunt, James M., 260

Husted, Harvey, 165

Husted, James W., 76

Husted, James W., Jr., 139

Incorporated Villages, 152

Irving, Washington, 78

Irvington Village 198

Items of Interest 272

Janitor, etc., Court House 151

Jay, John, 79

Jay, Peter A., 80

PAGES.

Jay, William, 80

Jenks, Albert S., 175

Johnson, Addison, 110

Jurors, Commissioner of, 118

Justices of Sessions 103

Kane, John C., ,

Kear, Edward B.,
Kene, Cornelius E., ,

Kinch, I. Howard

Kitching, J. Howard,
Knapp, Samuel T., ..

Knox, John,

Konrad, Augustus, . . .

211
175
230
142
80
201
149
201

Lane, Charles M.,

Larchmont Village

Larkin, Francis,

Lawrence, Alfred

Lawrence, James F.,

Lawrence, Samuel H.,

Law Librarian

Lawyers resident of county.

Leggett, William,

Lent, Herbert D.,

Lent, Smith,

Lewis, Daniel,

Lewisboro, town of

Liquor Tax-law

Livingston, Richard,

Lockwood, Alsop H

Lockwood, Ebenezer,

Lockwood, Ezra,

Lockwood, Horatio,

Lockwood, James B.,

Lockwood, Jeremiah T.,

Long, Edward B.,

Lounsbury, John W.,

Lovatt, Edward T.,

175
209
146
201
176
208
151
280
81
176
160
177
206
184
202
132
143
144
144
142
252
253
146
214

Macgowan, Robert W.,

Mahaney, John J.,

Mairs, George H.,

Mamaroneck, town of ,
Mamaroneck Village . . ,

Many, Joshua G.,

Marshall, Stephen S., . . .

221
148
202
208
209
148
134

MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST.

299

PAGES.

Maynard, William P., 254

McClellan, Clarence S., 222

McClelland, Charles P., 138

McLaughlin, Joseph H., 211

Members of Assembly 43

Memorable Events 273

Millard, Frank V., 202

Miller, George L., 254

Miller, Jacob G., 164

Miller, Samuel C., 165

Military Posts in the county. 124

Mills, Isaac N., 130

Mills, William W., 183

Molloy, William V., 163

Mooney, M. James, 143

Moran, John P., 255

Morse, Waldo G., 261

Morrisania, town of 56

Mount Kisco Village 224

Mount Pleasant, town of 212

Mt. Vernon, city and town of 215

Names Appearing in Civil List 284

New Castle, town of 223

New Rochelle, town and vil-
lage of, 224

North Castle, town of 233

North Pelham Village 239

North Salem, town of, 234

North Tarry town Village 212

Ossining, town of 235

Paine, Thomas, 81

Palisade Commission 120

Palmer, B. Frank, 166

Peck, Jared V., 243

Peekskill Village 191

Peene, John G., 261

Pelham, town of 238

Pelham Manor Village 239

Pelham Village 239

Penfield, George J., 137

Perrin, Alfred M., 211

Phelps, Henry D 177

Pierson, Frank R., 203

PAGES.

Platt, Benoni, 143

Platt, Lewis C., 129

Platt, Lewis C., Jr., 256

Platt, Stuart Dean, 256

Platt, William Popham 135

Pleasantville Village 213

Poor of the County 112

Population of County 8

Population Cities and Villages 152

Port Chester Village 243

Post Offices and Postmasters. 126

Poundridge, town of 240

Practicing Lawyers in County 280

Presidential Electors 18

Presidential Vote 19

Presidents of the United States 269

Presidents, Vice, 270

Provincial Congress Deputies 15

Purdy, Isaac, 177

Purdy, Isaac H 144

Railroads that traverse County 186

Receivers of Taxes 154

Reformatory for Women at

Bedford 65

Registers' Deputies 108

Rhodes, Bradford, 137

Robertson, Hezekiah D., 82

Robertson, William H., 86

Robinson, Harry J., 178

Ross, James, 231

Ruscoe, George L, 178

Russell, Frederick A., 203

Rye, town of, 242

Sandford, Jared, 169

Scarsdale, town of 246

Schatz, Adam E., 219

Schirmer, Frank G., 179

Schlobohm, John " , 262

School Commissioners 119

School Superintendents 220

Scribner, G. Hilton 136

Secor, Chauncey T., 171

See, Joseph B.j 179

Sells, John 164

Selz, Andrew J., 231

300

MANUAL AND CIVIL LIST.

PAGES.

Senator, United States, 16

Senators, State, 41

Sheriffs, 108

Sheriffs, Under, 110

Sheriff and Deputies 150

Shinn, John M., 180

Silkman, Theodore H., 159

Smith, Alfred E., 140

Smith, Isaac H., 166

Smith, Thomas, 262

Somers, town of 247

Stafford, James W., 225

Stainach, A. R., 167

State Prison, Sing Sing, In-
spectors, 121

State Prison, Sing Sing, Agents

and Wardens, 122

State Prison, Sing Sing, Clerks 123
State Prison, Sing Sing, Chap-
lains, 124

State Prison, Sing Sing, Pres-
ent Officials, 125

State Senators 41

Storms, Gen. Henry 82

Studwell, E. A., 204

Supervisors, 52

Supreme Court, 37

Surrogates, 100

Surrogate's Clerks, 102

Surrogate's Court Clerks. 151

Tarrytown Village 193

Tax Collectors 154

Tax, Liquor Law 134

Taylor, Moses W., 216

Teed, James P., igo

Thompson, Ffarrington M., .. 142

Tilden, Samuel J 83

Todd, Gilbert M.,

PAGES.

Tompkins, Daniel D., 83

Tompkins, Theodore F 149

Town Clerks in County 154

Towns ... 187

Treasurer, County, 105

Treasurer, County, Deputies . . 105

Treasurer and Assistants . . . 150

Underbill, John Q., 232

Vassar, Matthew, 84

Van Arsdale, William H 222

Villages, 152

Ward, William L., 168

Waring, Hall B., 181

Waring, John T., , .. 244

Weeks, Frederick E., 205

Westchester County Bar Asso-
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Whalen, Patrick, 181

White Plains, town and vil-
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Worden, John L., 84

Williams, David O., ... 220

Young, James, Jr., 256

Yonkers, city and town of 256

Yorktown, town of 265

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