This record is a statistical compilation, summarizing the data compiled in the New York State Census of 1845 for Westchester County. It lays out all the demographic features for each of the 22 communities in Westchester at the time. Although it does not include individual names or personal information, it provides valuable data on the total number of residents and the number of residents falling into various categories, such as race, gender, citizenship status, eligibility for military service, etc. In addition, it shows how many acres of land were improved for cultivation, as well as the amount of acreage dedicated to particular crops. It also includes the value of goods produced by various businesses and the number of tradesmen and professionals in each community. It is an excellent snapshop of life in Westchester in 1845.

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Eastchester