History of Westchester County, New York — Passage 98 (part 2)
[J. Thomas Scharf (1886)] "Late in that year the Hudson River Railroad was opened as far as Peekskill, anil, theuceforth, the means of communication were greatly increased, and the banks of the noble Hudson are now within such easy access from the great city that they have become the favorite summer residence for a largo class of citizens. " In reply to your enquiries as to whoare now my near neighbors, I may meution a few names: "Mr. Gurnee now owns the fine stone mansion on the hill built by Mr. Stabbius. Mr. Hoge's place was sold to the Deaf and Dumb Asylum. Mr. Skeel occupies the house formerly owned by Mr. Wood-ford. Mr. Henry Parish, one of the older settlers, still lives opposite my entrance. Mr. Barton has purchased the beautiful place of Mr.