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Shawangunk Historical SocietyShawangunk Historical Society
Shawangunk Hearths Revisited – Frank MentzShawangunk Hearths Revisited – Frank Mentz Presentation by Alan White & Harold Van AkenPresentation by Alan White & Harold Van Aken Pictures and history of Wallkill’s old houses of the Pictures and history of Wallkill’s old houses of the
1700’s1700’s Wallkill Reformed Church – Bridge StreetWallkill Reformed Church – Bridge Street May 5, 2010 at 7:30 PMMay 5, 2010 at 7:30 PM RefreshmentsRefreshments All are welcome All are welcome FreeFree
Shawangunk Hearths Shawangunk Hearths RevisitedRevisited
Alan White & Harold Van AkenAlan White & Harold Van Aken
5/5/20105/5/2010
Shawangunk Historical SocietyShawangunk Historical Society
Shawangunk HearthsShawangunk Hearthsbyby
Frank MentzFrank Mentz
Because the scenes of his childhood remain Because the scenes of his childhood remain so vividly in his keen memory, Frank B. so vividly in his keen memory, Frank B. Mentz born in 1887, brings his recollections Mentz born in 1887, brings his recollections of another age to the reader through the of another age to the reader through the encouragement of his journalistic friend, encouragement of his journalistic friend, Vera D. Seely Vera D. Seely
Published 1974Published 1974
The Old HousesThe Old Houses Cornelius Hasbrouck – page 124Cornelius Hasbrouck – page 124 Phinney – Page 1Phinney – Page 1 Andries DuBois – page 14Andries DuBois – page 14 Simon DuBois House – page 38 Simon DuBois House – page 38 Justice Banks – page 31Justice Banks – page 31 Ostrander House – page 42Ostrander House – page 42 Dr. Whary – page 57Dr. Whary – page 57 Walstein Childs House – not in bookWalstein Childs House – not in book Dr. Graham – page 6Dr. Graham – page 6 Lippencott Home Anna Rapalje – page 72Lippencott Home Anna Rapalje – page 72 Terwilliger House – not in bookTerwilliger House – not in book
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Cornelius Hasbrouck Cornelius Hasbrouck Andrews, Borden, HoytAndrews, Borden, Hoyt
Cornelius Hasbrouck - locationCornelius Hasbrouck - location
2000 acres of land which had a frontage on the 2000 acres of land which had a frontage on the Wallkill River of one mile and ran due east Wallkill River of one mile and ran due east about three miles to the top of Kings Hill in about three miles to the top of Kings Hill in Orange County. The west boundary on this Orange County. The west boundary on this estate was the Wallkill River, the south the estate was the Wallkill River, the south the Orange County line and the north boundary Orange County line and the north boundary Routes 208 and 300 Routes 208 and 300
Cornelius Hasbrouck Cornelius Hasbrouck (Borden/Hoyt)(Borden/Hoyt)
Cornelius Hasbrouck - OwnersCornelius Hasbrouck - Owners
Cornelius HasbrouckCornelius Hasbrouck Built in 1771Built in 1771
John P. AndrewsJohn P. Andrews 1865 – 18811865 – 1881
John G. BordenJohn G. Borden 1881 – 18921881 – 1892
Marion BordenMarion Borden 1892 – 19501892 – 1950
Dr. C.J. HoytDr. C.J. Hoyt 1950 - Today1950 - Today
Cornelius HasbrouckCornelius Hasbrouck – Other Information– Other Information
John Borden began the task of beautification of the entire John Borden began the task of beautification of the entire estate. estate. He built new roads and lined them all with maple trees. He built new roads and lined them all with maple trees. He built many lakes and had the entire land east of the railroad laid out He built many lakes and had the entire land east of the railroad laid out
in building lots with wide streets. in building lots with wide streets. He owned most of the land east of the Phinney property where the He owned most of the land east of the Phinney property where the
town hall, Library and Fire Department are.town hall, Library and Fire Department are. John Borden had two boys, Gail and Lewis and two girls John Borden had two boys, Gail and Lewis and two girls
Nellie and MarionNellie and Marion Marion Borden married George Halliday who later owned the Wallkill Marion Borden married George Halliday who later owned the Wallkill
Hat Shop. He was killed at the factory when he grabbed a high tension Hat Shop. He was killed at the factory when he grabbed a high tension electric wire at the factory. electric wire at the factory.
* Dr. Clare J. Hoytt - a leading veterinarian who restored the * Dr. Clare J. Hoytt - a leading veterinarian who restored the house nearly to its original design.house nearly to its original design.
Cornelius Hasbrouck - MoreCornelius Hasbrouck - More South House - Built by Cornelius Hasbrouck before South House - Built by Cornelius Hasbrouck before
the 1771 north house and was used for slave quarters. the 1771 north house and was used for slave quarters. The house was torn down when Marion built the The house was torn down when Marion built the Borden Mansion.Borden Mansion.
Several Barns, shedsSeveral Barns, sheds John Borden OfficeJohn Borden Office John Borden brought Electric to Wallkill in 1908 John Borden brought Electric to Wallkill in 1908
from his power plants.from his power plants. When George Halliday, husband of Marion Borden, When George Halliday, husband of Marion Borden,
bought the hat shop he built a water power plant to bought the hat shop he built a water power plant to power the farm and townpower the farm and town
Cornelius Hasbrouck – Andrews - 1880Cornelius Hasbrouck – Andrews - 1880
Cornelius Hasbrouck - South HouseCornelius Hasbrouck - South House
First House on the South end built before the 1771 North House was builtFirst House on the South end built before the 1771 North House was built
Cornelius Hasbrouck – Hoyt – 2004 Borden DayCornelius Hasbrouck – Hoyt – 2004 Borden Day
Cornelius Hasbrouck – Burned on 12/29/2009Cornelius Hasbrouck – Burned on 12/29/2009
Phinney HousePhinney House
Phinney HousePhinney House
•Located behind the Wallkill Savings and Loan building on Wallkill Avenue.
•Until 1900 the old Phinney property included all of the current hamlet of Wallkill on this side of the Wallkill River.
•On the north the property joined the Andries DuBois Farm.
•The east and South sides along the Wallkill Avenue and Route 300, ran to the end of Viola Street and joined the Cornelius Hasbrouck land which became the JP Andrews, Borden and then Hoyt land.
Phinney House (Cornelius Bruyn)
1875 Beers Map
Phinney House - OwnersPhinney House - OwnersCornelius BruynCornelius Bruyn 1776 - Built by Cornelius Bruyn1776 - Built by Cornelius Bruyn
Van KleekVan Kleek 18751875
CoyCoy 1892 - Mr. Coy was employed by 1892 - Mr. Coy was employed by the Paper Millthe Paper Mill
Anna & Hollister BrownAnna & Hollister Brown 1900 - They bought the house and 1900 - They bought the house and were the last to live in it- descendant were the last to live in it- descendant of Cornelius Bruynof Cornelius Bruyn
Transition Metal CompanyTransition Metal Company Owned by Hat factory until the plant Owned by Hat factory until the plant close and then was sold to the Savings close and then was sold to the Savings and Loanand Loan
Savings and LoanSavings and Loan 1964 - The House was in need of 1964 - The House was in need of extensive restoration and was extensive restoration and was demolished to make room for the demolished to make room for the bankbank
Savings and LoanSavings and Loan 2004 Bank expanded to cover the 2004 Bank expanded to cover the location of the cow and horse barnlocation of the cow and horse barn
Other InformationOther Information Edward Moore set up a Blacksmith shop in 1900 in the horse barnEdward Moore set up a Blacksmith shop in 1900 in the horse barn
Thomas Casalette bought the building in a couple of years and Thomas Casalette bought the building in a couple of years and converted it to a residence for his father-in-law Alex Petrie.converted it to a residence for his father-in-law Alex Petrie.
A one inch square wooden pipe ran from a spring on 3rd street to A one inch square wooden pipe ran from a spring on 3rd street to the barnthe barn
Horse Barn and Cow Barn on the location of the Valley Food Horse Barn and Cow Barn on the location of the Valley Food Market (Burned in 1973 when the steel building next to it caught Market (Burned in 1973 when the steel building next to it caught fire from welding)fire from welding)
Phinney House - PaintingPhinney House - Painting
Phinney House – From the RiverPhinney House – From the River
Andries DuBois House - 1965Andries DuBois House - 1965
Andries DuBois HouseAndries DuBois House
Milestone in Wallkill - The Andries DuBois Milestone in Wallkill - The Andries DuBois Home - One of Wallkill's Oldest circa 1769Home - One of Wallkill's Oldest circa 1769
North on Wallkill Avenue between Pleasant North on Wallkill Avenue between Pleasant Avenue and DuBois Avenue Avenue and DuBois Avenue
Andries DuBois HouseAndries DuBois House
Andries DuBois House - OwnersAndries DuBois House - Owners
Andries DuboisAndries Dubois 1769 – 1781 Built the house in circa 17691769 – 1781 Built the house in circa 1769
Jonathan DuBoisJonathan DuBois 1781 - 1789 Jonathan died in 17891781 - 1789 Jonathan died in 1789
Sarah DuBois VernooySarah DuBois Vernooy 1789 – 18091789 – 1809
Simon DuBoisSimon DuBois 1809 – 18101809 – 1810
James MitchellJames Mitchell 1810 – 18421810 – 1842
James Nicholl MitchellJames Nicholl Mitchell 1842 – 18531842 – 1853
Charles F.V. ReeveCharles F.V. Reeve 1853 – 18561853 – 1856
Simon L. DuBoisSimon L. DuBois 1856 – 18651856 – 1865
Jonathan Deyo DuBoisJonathan Deyo DuBois 1865 – 18711865 – 1871
Jacob TearsJacob Tears 18711871
Elizabeth DuBoisElizabeth DuBois 1871 – 18911871 – 1891
John Alsdorf TearsJohn Alsdorf Tears 1891 - 1892 John died in 1892 and his 1891 - 1892 John died in 1892 and his widow married John Manningwidow married John Manning
John ManningJohn Manning 1892 - Laid out building lots between 1892 - Laid out building lots between Wallkill Ave and Orchard and sold themWallkill Ave and Orchard and sold them
Cora DuBois RogersCora DuBois Rogers 1965 Shares ownership with her sister 1965 Shares ownership with her sister Edith DuBois PowellEdith DuBois Powell
Harold RogersHarold Rogers Upon his Mother’s death her son Harold Upon his Mother’s death her son Harold took ownership and sold to the Historical took ownership and sold to the Historical Society 2003Society 2003
Andries DuBois House Andries DuBois House
Other InformationOther Information Destroyed by fire in the late 1700’sDestroyed by fire in the late 1700’s Rebuilt as Federal style House circa 1814Rebuilt as Federal style House circa 1814 Greek Revival Renovations circa 1845Greek Revival Renovations circa 1845 Hattie Tears - daughter of John Tears who became the first Hattie Tears - daughter of John Tears who became the first
pipe organ player in the Reformed Church in 1892pipe organ player in the Reformed Church in 1892 The barnyard was U shaped with the Cow barn on the West The barnyard was U shaped with the Cow barn on the West
and the horse barn on the East. and the horse barn on the East. Near the road on the North side was a grainery and a spring. Near the road on the North side was a grainery and a spring. There was an apple orchard too There was an apple orchard too
Andries DuBois House Andries DuBois House AApril 2010pril 2010
DuBois House Renovation – Dining RoomDuBois House Renovation – Dining Room
DuBois House Renovation - KitchenDuBois House Renovation - Kitchen
Simon P. DuBois HouseSimon P. DuBois House
Simon P. Dubois LocationSimon P. Dubois Location
Northwest side of Wallkill Avenue and is the Northwest side of Wallkill Avenue and is the last house on that side of the street to be within last house on that side of the street to be within the village. the village.
Simon P. DuBois House - MapSimon P. DuBois House - Map
Simon P. DuBois - OwnersSimon P. DuBois - OwnersSimon P. DuboisSimon P. Dubois Early 1800's builtEarly 1800's built
Isaac. TobiasIsaac. Tobias 1880 – 19031880 – 1903
James HowellJames Howell 1960's - 1970's1960's - 1970's
Reverend Bruce PennReverend Bruce Penn 1980's - 1990's1980's - 1990's
Jeff AmbroseJeff Ambrose 1990's - now1990's - now
Simon P. DuBois – Other NamesSimon P. DuBois – Other Names Simon was a brother to Andries DuBois ???Simon was a brother to Andries DuBois ??? Simon was a great-grandfather to Herbert and Daniel Simon was a great-grandfather to Herbert and Daniel
D. DuBoisD. DuBois Tobias childrenTobias children
Joe - Left the farm and went to live in NYCJoe - Left the farm and went to live in NYC Katherine - Married Albert Kidd and moved to Middletown Katherine - Married Albert Kidd and moved to Middletown
when Albert was promoted at the Borden Milk companywhen Albert was promoted at the Borden Milk company Ira - Stayed on the farm and took care of Mother and farm Ira - Stayed on the farm and took care of Mother and farm
until 1903 when he married.until 1903 when he married. Warren & Elizabeth Tobias - Children of Ira. Warren & Elizabeth Tobias - Children of Ira. Warren joined the Navy and Warren joined the Navy and Elizabeth lived with Mia Titus until she married at 17 to Elizabeth lived with Mia Titus until she married at 17 to
George Hammesfahr. They had 2 children - Joan and Marion George Hammesfahr. They had 2 children - Joan and Marion who is the wife of Joseph Doolittle who is the wife of Joseph Doolittle
Simon P. DuBois – Roof ConstructionSimon P. DuBois – Roof Construction
Simon P. DuBois House - TodaySimon P. DuBois House - Today
Justus Banks House (Lucht)Justus Banks House (Lucht)
North end of Wallkill Avenue and has a lane North end of Wallkill Avenue and has a lane running east from the road about 300 feet from running east from the road about 300 feet from where the house is located. where the house is located.
It is about one-half block north of the entrance It is about one-half block north of the entrance to Hulse Street. to Hulse Street.
Justus Banks House (Lucht)Justus Banks House (Lucht)
Justus Banks House (Lucht)Justus Banks House (Lucht)
Justus Banks House - OwnersJustus Banks House - OwnersJustus BanksJustus Banks Built in 1772 by Justus Banks Served in the Revolutionary War - 4th Built in 1772 by Justus Banks Served in the Revolutionary War - 4th
Ulster unitUlster unit
Catherine Graham Catherine Graham BanksBanks
Sep 12, 1800 - Death of Justus and his wife took ownership. Sep 12, 1800 - Death of Justus and his wife took ownership. Catherine was the daughter of Capt George Graham who lived across Catherine was the daughter of Capt George Graham who lived across the riverthe river
Joseph MillspaughJoseph Millspaugh Feb 24,1826 Catherine Graham died and building was bought? Feb 24,1826 Catherine Graham died and building was bought? Changed roof lineChanged roof line
Thomas FultonThomas Fulton 1874 Traded La Tourettes gristmill (Borden Road) for the house with 1874 Traded La Tourettes gristmill (Borden Road) for the house with Joseph MillspaughJoseph Millspaugh
John BuchananJohn Buchanan 1875 His daughter married Gordon Hulse from Salisbury Mills who 1875 His daughter married Gordon Hulse from Salisbury Mills who came to work on the farmcame to work on the farm
Gordon HulseGordon Hulse 1875 Gordon had 3 children and ran the farm. Ida, Dewitt & Adrian1875 Gordon had 3 children and ran the farm. Ida, Dewitt & Adrian
Adrian HulseAdrian Hulse 1906 Gordon Hulse died and his wife ran the farm with her son 1906 Gordon Hulse died and his wife ran the farm with her son Adrian until he retired and they sold it to Carl LuchtAdrian until he retired and they sold it to Carl Lucht
Carl LuchtCarl Lucht 1931 bought 240 acre farm1931 bought 240 acre farm
Donald MyersDonald Myers 1967 - August 1975 Lived there1967 - August 1975 Lived there
AbandonedAbandoned 1976 - 19791976 - 1979
Alan & Marcia WhiteAlan & Marcia White 1979 - Present day1979 - Present day
Justus Banks House – Other infoJustus Banks House – Other info
Sarah Carmen Mentz (Frank Mentz's Grandmother) went to work Sarah Carmen Mentz (Frank Mentz's Grandmother) went to work for them doing housework in 1854 and said there was a school for them doing housework in 1854 and said there was a school across the road.across the road.
Bill Schoonmaker and family lived in the school house that was Bill Schoonmaker and family lived in the school house that was converted to a tenant house in 1915. His family entertained converted to a tenant house in 1915. His family entertained Saturday night at the Sam Jansen Hotel. Saturday night at the Sam Jansen Hotel.
The Barn was replaced with a huge barn in the early 1900's and is The Barn was replaced with a huge barn in the early 1900's and is still in good shape todaystill in good shape today
First School House in Wallkill was across the road. The school was First School House in Wallkill was across the road. The school was made into a tenant house for the Farm Workersmade into a tenant house for the Farm Workers
Large Country storeLarge Country store Potash factory Potash factory It was a boarding House in the 1940's, 1950's and early 1960'sIt was a boarding House in the 1940's, 1950's and early 1960's Original Banks farm included all land East up to Route 208. Original Banks farm included all land East up to Route 208.
Included the High school and all its fields.Included the High school and all its fields. The house had 4 fireplaces - Kitchen, Living room and 2 bedrooms The house had 4 fireplaces - Kitchen, Living room and 2 bedrooms
Justus Banks House – 1950’sJustus Banks House – 1950’s
Justus Banks - PaintingJustus Banks - Painting
Justus Banks - LetterJustus Banks - Letter
Justus Banks House – TodayJustus Banks House – Today
Ostrander HouseOstrander House
Ostrander House - LocationOstrander House - Location
East side of the old Galeville road, just about East side of the old Galeville road, just about one-half mile north of Wallkill. It stands on one-half mile north of Wallkill. It stands on high hill about 300 feet from the road. It was high hill about 300 feet from the road. It was built about 1775 and is constructed of field built about 1775 and is constructed of field stone. stone.
Ostrander House - MapOstrander House - Map
Ostrander House - OwnersOstrander House - Owners
Jacob OstranderJacob Ostrander 1775 House 1775 House ConstructedConstructed
E.H. WaldronE.H. Waldron 18751875
TerwilligerTerwilliger 1880's1880's
Lottie TerwilligerLottie Terwilliger 1890's –1890's –
Nicholas RunowichNicholas Runowich 1965 - present day 1965 - present day House was taken House was taken down in 1973down in 1973
Ostrander House – Names MentionedOstrander House – Names Mentioned
John Pierman - Lottie hired him to run the farm and John Pierman - Lottie hired him to run the farm and married him 2 years latermarried him 2 years later
Sunday school program 1878 - Fred Wilkin, Josiah Sunday school program 1878 - Fred Wilkin, Josiah Phinney, Emma Wilkins, Harry Millspaugh, Anna Phinney, Emma Wilkins, Harry Millspaugh, Anna and Ida McElhoneand Ida McElhone
William Ostrander - Blacksmith shop in townWilliam Ostrander - Blacksmith shop in town Clare F. Ostrander - Principal of Wallkill Elementary Clare F. Ostrander - Principal of Wallkill Elementary
SchoolSchool Karen and Linda Ostrander - daughters of Clare Karen and Linda Ostrander - daughters of Clare
OstranderOstrander Harry and Howard Ostrander - sons of William Harry and Howard Ostrander - sons of William
Ostrander and classmates of Mentz Ostrander and classmates of Mentz
Dr. David Whary HomeDr. David Whary Home((Daniel D. DuBois)Daniel D. DuBois)
Dr. Whary HouseDr. Whary House
About one mile north of the village of About one mile north of the village of Wallkill on the old Galeville Road. The house Wallkill on the old Galeville Road. The house sits on the east edge of the road, but does not sits on the east edge of the road, but does not face the road, it faces south. face the road, it faces south.
Dr. Whary HouseDr. Whary House
Dr. Whary House - OwnersDr. Whary House - Owners
Dr. David WharyDr. David Whary Circa 1817Circa 1817
Daniel D. DuBois 1824Daniel D. DuBois 1824 18551855
Daniel D. DuBois 1891Daniel D. DuBois 1891 Circa 1920 – GrandsonCirca 1920 – Grandson
Margery DuBoisMargery DuBois Circa 1945 - Daughter - Circa 1945 - Daughter - Operating the farmOperating the farm
Michael GastonMichael Gaston About 2000 to present day About 2000 to present day
Dr. Whary House – Other NamesDr. Whary House – Other Names Sons Simon L. DuBois born 1859 and Everett Sons Simon L. DuBois born 1859 and Everett
B. born in 1862 B. born in 1862 The original house was one and a half stories The original house was one and a half stories
high with a cellar basement kitchen. In 1896 high with a cellar basement kitchen. In 1896 Alex Petrie and Ezra Mentz raised the roof and Alex Petrie and Ezra Mentz raised the roof and made it a two-story house.made it a two-story house.
Daniel DuBois had two daughters, Mary and Daniel DuBois had two daughters, Mary and Margery who is at home and operates the Margery who is at home and operates the farm. farm.
Dr. Whary House – Other BuildingsDr. Whary House – Other Buildings
There was an old milk house along the bank of There was an old milk house along the bank of the river with a springthe river with a spring
The island in the Wallkill River was planted The island in the Wallkill River was planted with all kinds of crops, both vegetable and with all kinds of crops, both vegetable and flowers. flowers.
Dr. Whary House – Other InformationDr. Whary House – Other Information
There are four fire places in this old house, one There are four fire places in this old house, one in the basement cellar, one in the dining room, in the basement cellar, one in the dining room, another in an upstairs bedroom and one in the another in an upstairs bedroom and one in the living room. The one in the living room has an living room. The one in the living room has an iron casting in it that bears the date 1816. iron casting in it that bears the date 1816.
Dr. Whary House - TodayDr. Whary House - Today
Walstein Childs HouseWalstein Childs House
Walstein Childs House LocationWalstein Childs House Location
Hidden from public view on the western edge Hidden from public view on the western edge of Wallkill Correctional Facility of Wallkill Correctional Facility
Walstein Childs House OwnersWalstein Childs House Owners
Mulford familyMulford family 1763 carved into a slender horizontal 1763 carved into a slender horizontal stone on the front facade.stone on the front facade.
Walstein ChildsWalstein Childs 1876 a year after Marriage to Margaret 1876 a year after Marriage to Margaret HasbrouckHasbrouck
Childs familyChilds family - 1946- 1946
Orma O. HealyOrma O. Healy 1946 – 19501946 – 1950
Edwin and Virginia Edwin and Virginia AbrahamsenAbrahamsen
1950 –1950 –
BernardBernhard and BernardBernhard and Ema ThiebenEma Thieben
????
Dr. Wallace KarutzDr. Wallace Karutz ????
Lee TitusLee Titus ????
Wallkill Correctional Wallkill Correctional FacilityFacility
20002000
Walstein Childs House – Other NamesWalstein Childs House – Other Names
Kris Pedersen - Chair of the Planning BoardKris Pedersen - Chair of the Planning Board Tract of land conveyed to David Mulford in Tract of land conveyed to David Mulford in
1776 by Charles Clinton the brother of 1776 by Charles Clinton the brother of Governor Clinton Governor Clinton
Walstein Childs – Other InformationWalstein Childs – Other Information
A number of surviving features date from the original A number of surviving features date from the original construction of the house: construction of the house: The wide rough-hewn floor boards, deep window sills, the The wide rough-hewn floor boards, deep window sills, the
staircase, the fireplace surround, and historic iron fire backstaircase, the fireplace surround, and historic iron fire back A Dutch door with original hardware, and a chimney made A Dutch door with original hardware, and a chimney made
from Wallkill River mud bricks. from Wallkill River mud bricks. The building itself is constructed of fine Dutch stone The building itself is constructed of fine Dutch stone
masonry, with later repairs made in an Italian masonry masonry, with later repairs made in an Italian masonry style. style.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 20032003
Graham House Graham House
Graham House - LocationGraham House - Location
Junction of the Bruyn Turnpike and the old Junction of the Bruyn Turnpike and the old road that once led to Walden on the west side road that once led to Walden on the west side of the Wallkill River. of the Wallkill River.
Graham House - MapGraham House - Map
Graham House - OwnersGraham House - Owners
Dr. James GrahamDr. James Graham Built in 1772 on land Built in 1772 on land granted to Girard Beekman granted to Girard Beekman by the English Crown in by the English Crown in 17091709
Jemima Forbisch GrahamJemima Forbisch Graham 1815 Dr Graham died and 1815 Dr Graham died and left the farm to his wifeleft the farm to his wife
J. Edmund GrahamJ. Edmund Graham about 1890about 1890
David RobertsonDavid Robertson 1930's – 19821930's – 1982
Herbert DuBoisHerbert DuBois
Vic and Mary WorkVic and Mary Work 1982 - Currently owns the 1982 - Currently owns the farmfarm
Graham House - OwnersGraham House - Owners
Dr. James GrahamDr. James Graham Built in 1772 on land granted to Built in 1772 on land granted to Girard Beekman by the English Girard Beekman by the English Crown in 1709Crown in 1709
Jemima Forbisch GrahamJemima Forbisch Graham 1815 Dr Graham died and left 1815 Dr Graham died and left the farm to his wifethe farm to his wife
J. Edmund GrahamJ. Edmund Graham
David RobertsonDavid Robertson about 1890about 1890
Herbert DuBoisHerbert DuBois 1930's – 19821930's – 1982
Vic and Mary WorkVic and Mary Work 1982 - Currently owns the farm1982 - Currently owns the farm
Graham House – Other NamesGraham House – Other Names George Graham - James Father a Native of Ireland arrived in George Graham - James Father a Native of Ireland arrived in
1730's and was the Overseer of the Wallkill Road in 1746.1730's and was the Overseer of the Wallkill Road in 1746. Jemima Forbisch - Married James Graham 1776 at the Kingston Jemima Forbisch - Married James Graham 1776 at the Kingston
Dutch Reformed ChurchDutch Reformed Church Joseph Hasbrouck and wife Elizabeth BevierJoseph Hasbrouck and wife Elizabeth Bevier David Hasbrouck - trained by James to be a DoctorDavid Hasbrouck - trained by James to be a Doctor Mattie Robertson - married J. Edmund GrahamMattie Robertson - married J. Edmund Graham Alice Graham Deyo and Warren V. Deyo of WallkillAlice Graham Deyo and Warren V. Deyo of Wallkill James Graham - Newburgh AttorneyJames Graham - Newburgh Attorney Alex Petrie - Hired to rebuild fireplace and found a bottle of Alex Petrie - Hired to rebuild fireplace and found a bottle of
Applejack and a powder horn.Applejack and a powder horn. Angie Lee Watts - Niece of David Robertson who visited in Angie Lee Watts - Niece of David Robertson who visited in
19501950 Martha Meyer Graham - Niece of the RobertsonsMartha Meyer Graham - Niece of the Robertsons
Graham House – Other InformationGraham House – Other Information
James Graham was Colonel in the NY Militia James Graham was Colonel in the NY Militia 1782, NY Assembly 1790, State Senate 17981782, NY Assembly 1790, State Senate 1798
Militia training ground at Bruyn & Albany Militia training ground at Bruyn & Albany Post Road he commandedPost Road he commanded
George Washington reviewed the militia and George Washington reviewed the militia and stayed at James Graham House in 1782 stayed at James Graham House in 1782
Graham House – About 1900Graham House – About 1900
Graham House - TodayGraham House - Today
Lippencott HouseLippencott House
Lippencott House – LocationLippencott House – Location
The house and buildings are located on The house and buildings are located on Lippencott Road on the easterly side. Lippencott Road on the easterly side.
Lippencott House - MapLippencott House - Map
Lippencott House - OwnersLippencott House - OwnersUnknownUnknown Built in about 1800Built in about 1800
D.W. RapalyeD.W. Rapalye 1828 – 18791828 – 1879
Anna Rapalye & Leonard Anna Rapalye & Leonard LippencottLippencott
1880's - 1980's1880's - 1980's
Seth LippencottSeth Lippencott 1920's – 19781920's – 1978
Joseph MassimillaJoseph Massimilla 1978 - 2005 called 1978 - 2005 called JamJoy CateringJamJoy Catering
Marty Van DykMarty Van Dyk 2005 - now called 2005 - now called Lippencott Manor Lippencott Manor CateringCatering
Lippencott House – Other NamesLippencott House – Other Names
Children of Leonard and Anna Lippencott:Children of Leonard and Anna Lippencott: SethSeth MayMay WorkmanWorkman JesseJesse BenjaminBenjamin HelenHelen
Judge Seth Lippencott - Classmate of MentzJudge Seth Lippencott - Classmate of Mentz Ora Sheeley - wife of Judge Lippencott Ora Sheeley - wife of Judge Lippencott
Lippencott House – Other InformationLippencott House – Other Information
Before and after the Revolutionary War, Before and after the Revolutionary War, general training was given to the NYS militia general training was given to the NYS militia on the west side of the farm, which is on the on the west side of the farm, which is on the Albany Post Road. Albany Post Road.
It was on this farm that the artillery range was It was on this farm that the artillery range was located. located.
Lippencott House - TodayLippencott House - Today
Terwilliger HouseTerwilliger House
Terwilliger House LocationTerwilliger House Location
The Isaac Terwilliger-Everett Cameron House The Isaac Terwilliger-Everett Cameron House is off of the Bruyn Turnpike, on the left hand is off of the Bruyn Turnpike, on the left hand side just before reaching Hoagerburgh Road. side just before reaching Hoagerburgh Road.
The area was called Hooge Bergh which, in The area was called Hooge Bergh which, in Dutch, means high hill. Dutch, means high hill.
Terwilliger House - MapTerwilliger House - Map
Terwilliger House OwnersTerwilliger House Owners
Isaac TerwilligerIsaac Terwilliger 1736 – Family run for 200 years1736 – Family run for 200 years
CameronTerwilligerCameronTerwilliger - 1942- 1942
Luther & Thelma MyersLuther & Thelma Myers 1942 – Came back East in the Mid 1942 – Came back East in the Mid 30’s to escape the Great Dust Bowl30’s to escape the Great Dust Bowl
Donald MyersDonald Myers Son ran the farm until June 1980Son ran the farm until June 1980
John & Judith PulinJohn & Judith Pulin June 1980 - May 1993June 1980 - May 1993
B & T CoomerB & T Coomer May 1993 - August 1997May 1993 - August 1997
B. CoomerB. Coomer August 1997 - October 1998August 1997 - October 1998
Warren & A PiresWarren & A Pires October 1998 – October 1998 –
Simon to PiresSimon to Pires January 2002 - 22 Acres of land January 2002 - 22 Acres of land
Terwilliger House – Other InformationTerwilliger House – Other Information
It is thought to be the original house of Isaac It is thought to be the original house of Isaac Terwilliger, who was born in 1716. Terwilliger, who was born in 1716.
His son, Evert, was a captain in the RevolutionHis son, Evert, was a captain in the Revolution Donald Myers family owned and operated the Donald Myers family owned and operated the
farm in the 1940's - 1960'sfarm in the 1940's - 1960's The house was fully restored between 1980-86 The house was fully restored between 1980-86
by John and Judy Pullin and family. by John and Judy Pullin and family.
Terwilliger House - TodayTerwilliger House - Today
Shawangunk HearthsShawangunk HearthsRevisitedRevisited
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