Obituaries of William B. Randall, a Notable Pelham Manor Resident,...

William Bradley Randall and his wife, Evelyn Smith Randall, lived for many years in a home they called The Hermitage located at 1385 Park Lane on a large plot of land that extended from Park Lane through to today's Beech Tree Lane in the estate section of Pelham Manor. After Ther Hermitage was razed in the mid-20th century, the Randalls' land was subdivided and a number of homes were built on the site that now stand between Park Lane and Beech Tree Lane near Pelham's border with Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx.
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1702 Deed by John and Rachel Pell Conveying Land to John Hain Refers to Manor Courts of Pelham Manor

John Pell, often referenced by members of the Pell family and a variety of secondary sources as the "Second Lord of the Manor of Pelham," was the nephew and principal legatee of Thomas Pell who bought lands that became the Manor of Pelham from local Native Americans on June 27, 1654. Born in England in 1643, John Pell traveled to America in 1670 following his uncle's death to claim his inheritance that included the lands that formed the Manor of Pelham.
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A 1910 Real Estate Puff Piece About 'The Pelhams' -- Description of...

... was about to construct a new sewer system. The new development of Pelhamwood was being planned and constructed. Pelham Manor and Pelham Heights were expanding. The local trolley system was being expanded. In short, the entire Town of Pelham was on a ...
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Augustine James Frederick Prevost of The Shrubbery in Pelham Manor

Augustine James Frederick Prevost, known as Frederick Prevost, was a stepson of Aaron Burr . Frederick Prevost lived in a grand 18th century home that once stood in Pelham Manor along today's Split Rock Road.
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Pelham Manor's Grand Celebration of V-J Day During World War II

... celebration of V-J Day. On the evening of Monday, September 3, 1945, thousands of residents of the Village of Pelham Manor streamed to the recreational fields of Prospect Hill Elementary School. There, members of the street and sanitation ...
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The Early History of Pelham's Town Hall, Built in 1909

... about to shift to the areas known as Pelhamville, Prospect Hill, and the real estate development area of the Pelham Manor and Huguenot Heights Association. With such considerations in mind, on January 13, 1890, the citizens of the tiny community of ...
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The Beginnings of Today's Shore Park in Pelham Manor

Today's posting to the Historic Pelham documents the early history of the development of "Manor Shore Park," the name of the Village of Pelham Manor Park known by most residents as "Shore Park." For any who ever have wondered why use of the park is limited to residents of the Village of Pelham Manor and theiir guests, read below.
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The Secor Estate in the Village of Pelham Manor

... Hill section of Manhattan located at 5 West 38th Street. Anna Maria Ely Secor died in the couple's residence in Pelham Manor, New York, on October 5, 1898. James Francis Secor died in his residence at Pelham Manor on December 27, 1904. The couple ...

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Unusual Boundary Dispute With Mount Vernon Resolved by Special Election in 1939

... Between Pelham and New Rochelle . During the 1930s, a very odd boundary dispute arose between the Village of Pelham Manor and the City of Mount Vernon along part of their mutual boundary along the Hutchinson River Parkway. Since the founding of the ...

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Rita McGrath, 67, Of Pelham

A celebration of her life will be held Tuesday, April 14, from 4-8 p.m. at the Pelham Funeral Home, 64 Lincoln Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, April 15, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 559 Pelham Manor Road, Pelham Manor.

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Air Attack in Pelham During World War II

... ambulances and doctors, and demolition squads rushed to the scene. The resulting fire was so overwhelming that Pelham Manor firefighters had to seek the assistance of North Pelham firemen. The entire Prospect Hill area was evacuated and shelter was ...

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Stephen K. Galpin, 93, Of Fairfield

Born Feb. 2, 1922, in New York City, he was the son of Perrin C. and Stephanie E. Galpin and grew up in Pelham Manor, N.Y.. He graduated from The Harvey School, The Hotchkiss School and Yale University, class of 1943.

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Pelham Manor Police Chief Died in 1936 from Service-Related Gunshots

... have been shot in the line of duty. I have written about two such occasions. The first involved the killing of Pelham Manor Patrolman John McGuire in 1917 by a gunman who was never caught. See Wed., Aug. 09, 2006: The Saddest Day in the History of ...

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Joan Turtora, 87, Of Pelham Manor

Calling hours will be 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, at the Pelham Funeral Home , 64 Lincoln Ave., Pelham. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 599 Pelham Manor Road, Pelham Manor.

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New Rochelle's Jim Maisano Discusses Unemployed College Grads

This article was written by Jim Maisano, vice chair of the Westchester County Board of Legislators, who represents New Rochelle, Pelham and Pelham Manor. Earlier this year, I noticed a brief article, Look to Smartphones for Unemployment Solutions, in the New York Post business section, and it has popped back into my mind several times since then, so I thought it should be shared: .

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