Jacob Badeau, trustees. A Baptist society was incorporated on the 27th of April, 1793, Reuben Garrison, John Tompkins and Amos Lane, trustees.b

Directly opposite the Presbyterian church at Crompond, stands the residence of the late Alvan Purdy, Esq., who, during the revolutionary war, held a Lieutenancy in Capt. Heddy's Company of Militia, belonging to the regiment of Col. Samuel Drake. Alvan Purdy, was the son of Abraham Purdy, Esq., for many years a Lieutenant of Militia for the Manor of Cortlandt. This individual erected the present mansion, A. D. 1775. The Purdy's have long been possessed of estates in this town, and are lineally descended from the Purdys of Rye and White Plains. Of this family was Joseph Purdy, one of the proprietors of the White Plains and the Lame Will's purchase in Rye, A. D., 1678. The surviving sons of the late Lieut. Alvan Purdy, are Abraham, of Goshen county, James, post master of Yorktown, and Alvan, proprietor of the homestead.

In the vicinity of Crompond and bordering on King street is the residence of the Hon. Henry White one of the judges of the late Court of Common Pleas in this county. Judge White is the son of Ebenezer White, M. D., by his wife Helena Bartow, and grandson of the Rev. Ebenezer White of Southampton Long Island. Dr. White of Yorktown through the whole course of the Revolution sustained the character of a patriot, with that devotion and firmness which characterised the many at that eventful period of our history. It appears that the enemy made several unsuccessful attempts to capture this distinguished individual. On one occasion they were desirous of exchanging the doctor for a British surgeon then in the hands of the Americans. To effect his surprisal a large party of Light Horse were despatched to Crompond, with strict orders to surround his dwelling and make him prisoner. Some kind friend however, gave the doctor timely warning which enabled him to escape.

Co. Rec. Religious Soc. Lib. A. 34. For re-incorporation, see pages 163, 175, &c.

b Ibid. Lib. A. 40. For re-incorporation, see page 93.

As a substitute they seized upon Dr. James Brewer, who resided in the immediate neighborhood, and were proceeding home with their prisoner, when passing through Stoney street they were fired upon by a party of Americans, who lay concealed behind the fences. Dr. Brewer received a mortal wound and expired the next morning, Nov. 20, 1780, in the arms of Dr. White who had thus narrowly escaped the melancholy fate of his friend. It deserves to be mentioned that he was the only one wounded of the party. Dr. Brewer who thus perished at the early age of thirty-nine, was a native of Massachusetts and left by his wife Hannah Brewer four sons and three daughters. His grandson is the present Dr. James Brewer of Peekskill.

Ebenezer White M. D., died 8th day of March, 1825, leaving issue beside Henry above mentioned, Bartow, Dr. Ebenezer of Somerstown (for many years surrogate of the county, and a member of assembly) Lewis of Peoria, James, Theodosius of Somers, and a daughter Catharine.

In King street is also situated the residence of Major Thomas Strang a soldier of the Revolution. Major Strang is the son of Capt. Henry Strang who was the grandson of the worthy Huguenot Daniel L'Estrange and Charlotte his wife. From the genealogical table in possession of the Strangs of Putnam, it appears that Daniel L'Estrange and Charlotte his wife, (daughter of Francis Hurbert,) being protestants, fled from the city of Paris in the year of our Lord 1655, during the persecutions under Louis the XIV., and came to the city of London. He obtained a lieutenancy in the guards of James the 2d, King of Great Britain, and continued there until the year 1688, when with his wife he embarked for America in company with a number of French Protestants and arrived at the city of New York. From thence he went to New Rochelle, and subsequently removed to Rye.a Daniel L'Es

a The following tradition has been handed down in the family, that the above Charlotte L'Estrange wishing to accompany her husband in his escape from France left her infant as a hostage in Paris, her enemies hoping by this artifice to insure her return, but taking ship the first opportunity she crossed the channel into England. During the bitter persecution that preceded their flight the family Bible was concealed beneath the hearth stone.

trange who was born in the city of Paris A. D. 1656, died at Rye in this county A. D. 1705. His will bears date the same year. The late Major Joseph Strang, uncle of the present proprietor, greatly distinguished himself in the batteaux service during the old French war.

In the same street formerly resided Susannah de Lancey, daughter of Etienne de Lancey Esq., and Anne Van Cortlandt his wife. Her house during the Revolution afforded an asylum for the persecuted, who found here a safe protection from their enemies.

Near the main road leading from Crompond to Somers is situated the estate and residence of Robert Lee Esq., for niany years one of the leading members of the bar in this county. Mr. Lee is the youngest son of John Lee of Yorktown, whose grandfather William Lee emigrated to this country in 1675, from Nottingham, England.

The village of Crompond and its immediate neighborhood appears to have been greatly harrassed during the revolutionary troubles by frequent forays of the enemy. Before the morning of the 24th of June, 1779, (says General Heath,) about 200 of the enemy's light horse came up as far as Crompond, surprised two militia pickets, killed and took prisoners nearly 30 men. About 130 light infantry of the enemy at the same time, came out from Verplank's Point, made an excursion round and then returned.b Upon another occasion the Continental troops having stacked their arms in the church, then used as an Arsenal, were engaged at breakfast when the enemy made a sudden and furious onset, capturing and killing some and compelling others to seek safety in flight. Among the latter was Bot Lent who fled down King street closely pursued by two of the British light horse. After following the road some distance Lent took to the woods, when his enemies gave up the pursuit. They had scarcely, however,

The remains of this lady repose in the Presbyterian grave yard, adjoining those of Mrs. Deborah Peck. Communicated to the Editor by Major Thomas Strang. Heath's Mem. 206.