This is allegedly because he was a touch too threatening for Brom Bones' tastes as they fought for the hand of Katrina van Tassel.  
Set in 1787, the title location is actually a glen in the northern part of a larger settlement.  Contained in The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., at the close of it, the main character's horse, Gunpowder, is found without his saddle.  As for Gunpowder's master, only his hat is found and with the hat a shattered pumpkin.  This is allegedly because he was a touch too threatening for Brom Bones' tastes as they fought for the hand of Katrina van Tassel.  For 10 points, what is this Washington Irving story about Ichabod Crane?
Set in 1787, the title location is actually a glen in the northern part of a larger settlement.  
“The {Legend of Sleepy Hollow}”