The History of Long Island from Its Discovery and Settlement to the Present Time
Volume II
1843, pages 534-535
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Raynor’s South, or as it is sometimes called, Raynortown, two or three miles wet of Meric, was first settled by Edward Raynor, an original proprietor of the town, or his children, in 1659. It is a highly privileged place, on account of its fine landing, its proximity to the bay, with its extensive fishery, &c. and is exceeded by few other places, as the resort of sportsmen at every season.
East Meadow Brook, a very fine stream, here discharges its contents into the bay, and has upon it some of the finest grist and paper mills in the county. The Presbyterian church was erected here in 1840, and was dedicated the 29th of November of that year.
Milburn and Hick’s Neck, on the west of Raynor’s South, contain a large population, a proportion of which is generally employed in the commerce of the bay. The spot called Lott’s Landing, is the principal depot for manure, lumber, and other building materials, for the surrounding country.
East Meadow Brook, a very fine stream, here discharges its contents into the bay, and has upon it some of the finest grist and paper mills in the county. The Presbyterian church was erected here in 1840, and was dedicated the 29th of November of that year.
Milburn and Hick’s Neck, on the west of Raynor’s South, contain a large population, a proportion of which is generally employed in the commerce of the bay. The spot called Lott’s Landing, is the principal depot for manure, lumber, and other building materials, for the surrounding country.
