492 HISTORY OF THE COUNTY" OF WESTCHESTER. 



The first entry commences April 2d, 1697. 



Lieutenant Samuel Palmer, Supervisor. 



Captain James Mott, Assessor. 



Henry Disbeow, Collector. 



Henky Disbkow, Surveyor of the highways. 



Lt. William Palmer, Constable and also Clerk. 



At a meeting held by the freeholders of Mamaroneck, on the 18th day 

 of April, in the year 1702, the following officers were chosen: 



Captain James Mott, Supervisor, 



JSehemiau Palmek, Constable, 



Obediah Palmer, Clerk, 



John Nelson, Assessor, 



JonN Disbeow, Collector, 



Henry Disbrow, Surveyor of highways. 



Samuel Palmer and William Penoyer, chosen fence viewers; Col. Caleb 

 Heathcote and Samuel Palmer, chosen to lay out highways by John Wems, as 

 they shall see most convenient. 



The village of Mamaroneck is very pleasantly situated at the head of 

 a fine bay near its confluence with the Mamaroneck river. The chan- 

 nel of the former admits at high water, vessels carrying one hundred 

 tons, to the landing. Indian creek, the north-west channel of the bay, 

 leads to the old ship yard which formerly stood near the western entrance 

 of the village ; the site was presented to the town by the Johnston fam- 

 ily. Vast quantities of flounders are frequently taken by means of fykes, 

 in this channel. Black Fish, Sheeps-head, and Striped Bass, abound in 

 the waters of the bay. The Mamaroneck river, above mentioned, forms 

 the eastern boundary of the town, and derives its source from Horton's 

 pond. This stream is more remarkable for the romantic valleys it forms, 

 and the rich country it winds through, than for its extent — being gen- 

 erally buried within deep banks. Near its junction with the Sheldrake, 

 (directly north of the village,) it forms a beautiful valley between 

 high rolling hills, upon the sides of which, are boulders of enormous 

 size. 



It is the boundary line between Mamaroneck and Rye, and is crossed 

 near its mouth by a substantial iron bridge. 



The Sheldrake rises from two springs in Scarsdale." The general 

 surface of the surrounding country is hilly, and abounds in wild and ro- 

 mantic scenery. 



a The Sheldrake Springs are situated on the land of John Hatlield. 



