Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 976, Jacob Covenhoven, New Jersey
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New Jersey Covenhoven Jacob S. 976 carded.
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New Jersey

Jacob Covenhoven
of Monmouth in the State of N. J.
who was a Private in the com. commanded
by Captain Sheppard of the _____
by _______    in the New Jersey
line for
              Service 18 months
               Special report

Inscribed on the Roll of N. J.
at the rate of 60 Dollars ----cents per annum.
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension isued the 5 day of February
1834 and sent Hon Jh
Parker, House of Rept.
Arrears to the 4th of Sep 1834             $150
Semi-ant. allowance ending Mar. 1834.  -36
                                                               $180
Revolutionary Claim
Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by E. D. Bullock  Clerk,
Book 6   Vol. 3  Page 106
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District of New Jersey
On this, 9th day of June 1878, before me the subscribed
one of the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common pleas in &
for the County of Monmouth in the State aforesaid. Personally
appeared, Jacob Covenhoven, coincident, aged sixty three
years or thereabouts. Resident in the State of New Jersey and
of County aforesaid.  Who being duly sworn according to law
doth on his oath make the following declaration in order
to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress
entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged
in the land and naval service of the United States
in the Revolutionary war.

That the said Jacob Covenhoven enlisted
1781, for one year in the State of New Jersey in the company
commanded by Capt Moses Shephard. Which said
company was enlisted by orders from the Governor
of New Jersey and was stationed on the lines as a gaurd
for the County of Monmouth. That he continued to
serve in said company for the full term of his
enlistment.  And was at the end of the year discharged
from the service of the United States in the State
aforesaid. And that he has been very infirmed and
that he is in reduced circumstances. And stands in
need of the assistance of his country for support
and that he has no other evidence now in his power
his said service.

Sworn to and declared before
on the day and year aforesaid          Jacob Covenhoven
John Patterson 

Monmouth Court of Common Pleas in and for the laws
of Main and State of New Jersey being the same Jehu Patterson
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State of New Jersey
Monmouth Co.

Before me, John Petterson one of the Judges
Monmouth of the Inferior Court of common pleas in
and for the County of Monmouth. Personally
appeared, Capt. Moses Shephard and he being duly
sworn according to law sayeth.  That on the six
day of January, 1787 he received a warrant for
the Governor of the State of New Jersey.  In which he
was ordered as a lieutenant, to enlist a company for
the defense of the lines in the County of Monmouth
and State aforesaid. That prior to his receiving the
warrant, he had, in the first day of the before, mentioned
January, Engaged Jacob Covenhoven to enlist in
said company.  And he did actually enlist for to serve
for one year from the before mentioned first of January.
And that he served his time out and was by him
discharged.  He having received a Capt. commission before
the time expired.  And that the said Jacob Covenhoven
in company with this deponent, was out for six months
under the command of Capt Jehu Wood. Prevails to the time
he enlisted under this deponent.  Which in
by the 25th day of December, 1778.  And their he the
said Jacob Covenhoven, enlisted under him and served
but the year.

Sworn before this
10th day of June 1818
Moses Shepherd
John Patterson
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Monmouth          State of New Jersey
County

Personally appeared before me Jehu
Patterson. One of the judges of the Inferior
Court of Common Pleas, in the county of
Monmouth aforesaid.  At the house of Capt. John Schenck
in Pleasant valley. Capt. John Schenck; William Van Pelt,
Thomas Geran, Matthias Hulshart, and Mathias Smith &
Phillip Freneau who being sworn according to law upon their oaths.
Did severally declare and say that they was well acquainted 
with Jacob Covenhoven in the Revolution.
And served with him and well know that the
said Jacob Covenhoven, was a good soldier and
ready in all cases to march against the common enemy.
And was to their knowledge during the greater part of
the war readily engaged under different officers in
pursuing the Tories, Hessian's & common foe. And is
at this time old and needy and from their knowledge
of his services, think him richly entitled to the 
benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7th, 1832.

Sworn & Subscribed this
8th day of August AD 1832
before said
Jehu Patterson

John Schanck
Wm. Van Pelt
John Patterson
Thomas Geran
Mathias Hulse
Mathew Smith
Philip Freneau

State of New Jersey 
Monmouth Co.
I, John Patterson, one of the Judges of the
Court of Common Pleas in and for the laws
of Monm. and State of New Jersey.  Being the same John Patten
whose name is subscribed to the foregoing affidavit in 1818.  And
have remained in commission from that time, to the present.
Do hereby certify that the same Jacob Covenhoven the
[ill]
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Whose name is subscribed to the foregoing affidavit in 1818 and have remained in commission from that time to the present.
Do hereby certify that the same Jacob Covenhoven
is mentioned in the affidavit hereunto signed
by Capt John Schenck, William Van Pelt, Thomas Geran
Mathias Huls, Nether Smith and Philip Freneau. Is
the same person who made application before me in the
year 1818. Which application was then rejected as his not
being in the Continental establishment and returned to
me by the War Department.  And has remained in my
office ever sense.  After the 2nd Congress, June 7th, 1832. Had
passed, I called to see the said Jacob Covenhoven.  Found him
having on the charity of a brother who is ally able to have
the often emasculated, not able to walk.  Had been in that
situation for three years past.  His wife died, his mind
is impaired that I concluded.  Not to take any offense from
him.  On examination, I found his recollection was
sufficient.  Him in the War of the Revolution,myself out
with the Militia as a solder. I was a lad of 10 or 12 years
old living in the same neighborhood and I do further, surly
that I am personally antiquated with Capt. John Schenck, Wil.
Van Pet, Thomas Geran,  Mathias Huls, Mathew Smith
and Phillip Freneau who are all of them, able remember
solder of the Revolution and resides in the County of
Monmouth.  And all creditable person and then statement
is intended to grant.

John Patterson
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I John Patterson, Judge as aforesaid, do certify, that
it appears to my satisfaction, that the said
Jacob Covenhoven, did serve in the Revolution
war as stated in the proceeding declaration.
Against the Common enemy and I now,
transmit the proceedings had before me
to the Secretary for the department of war,
pursuant to the direction of the aforesaid
act of Congress-
John
Patterson


I the subscriber clerk of the Inferior Court of Common
Pleas in & for the County of Monmouth in the State of New Jersey.
Do hereby Certify that John Patterson Esquire, whose
name is subscribed to the within affidavits as also to the
foregoing certificate is and was at the date thereof duly enrolled
in my office as a Judge of the said court and that full faith
and credit are due and ought to be given to all his official
acts as such. And that the names John Patterson there
to subscribed are the genuine signatures of the said Judge Patterson
In testimony whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal of the
said Court at Freehold the thirtieth
day of July in the year of our Lord eighteen
hundred and eighteen -
Phillip C
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Jacob Covenhoven
private,
Monmouth Co.
One year in Capt
Moses Shepherd's
Company, by order
of governor N.Y.
for defense of from
tiers of State.
=
9th June, 1818

Not on the continental
establishment.

Rejected

John Patterson
Judge,
Freehold, Monmouth County,
N. J.
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Collins, Iowa
June 4,18

Commissioner of Pensions,
Wash. D.C.

Dear Sir:
Please send to me a
copy of book containing list of
our pensioned soldiers with
all dates, especially those of
the Revolutionary War.
As I am joining the D.A.R.
I am interested in finding
the Rev. services (if any) of
my ancestors, Peter Schanck
of New York, and Jacob Covenhoven
of New Jersey.

Thanking you, & awaiting
a reply, [ill]
Very truly you
Lulu D. Kennedy
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9474 New Jersey Jacob Covenhoven of Monmouth in the State of N. Jersey who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Shepherd of the -- commanded by  in the New Jersey Militia one year. Inscribed on the Roll of New Jersey at the rate of 40 dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1831. Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of May 1833 and sent to Monmouth N Jersey Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1833 $80.00 Semi anl. allowance ending 4 Sep 33 20.00 = $100.00 Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. Recorded by Geo. B. Whiting Clerk, Book E Vol. 3 Page 105. 18 months per ? $60 Hon J. Parke (?)
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Jacob Covenhoven $40.00
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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. 
Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the
applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
Proof of Service
Where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must
prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his having the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and that of the magistrate
must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
Mode of Authenticating Papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
       In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of
office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

He should make a declaration in the
move prescribed in the regulations
for carrying of the act of 7 June, 1832 into effect as
he seems to claim for the services than those
mentioned in his old declaration.
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Letter from the department
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Payments to be made at Trenton by P. Dickinson Prest Trenton Banking Company Agent for paying Pensioners in the Agency of N. Jersey (Surrendered?) Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book E Vol. 3 Page 105 by by Geo. B Whiting Clerk.
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                                            WAR DEPARTMENT.
                                           Revolutionary Claim.

I certify that in conformity with the law of the United States
of the 7th June, 1832,  Jacob Covenhoven
of the State of New Jersey
who was a Private
in the army of the
Revolution

is entitled to receive Forty dollars and
cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing
on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the
4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.

Given at the War Office of the United States
this 20th day of
May
one thousand eight hundred and thirty three

Lew Cass
Secretary of War.

J. L. Edward
Commissioner of Pensions.
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? 25.1833 paid to Clk H 1833 9.444.
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Jacob Covenhoven pafen with Mr. Edwards
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                                                                                             House of Representatives
                                                                                             Jan. 24, 1834
The enclosed certificate of Jacob Covenhoven of
New Jersey granted 20, May 1833 for $40 commission is
retired to be applied by a certificate for additional pension
him allowed him.

yrs. respectfully
James Parker


James Edward Esq.
Comm of Pensions
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See letter to Hon. J. Parker Jan. 10 1834.
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Washington, January 9, 1833.

In the case of Jacob Covenhoven of New Jersey, an applicant
for a Pension under the Act of 7 June, 1832, a pension has been granted
him for one years service. It is respectfully contended that he is entitled
to a pension for eighteen months. Being six months more than the sum
for which allowance has been made.
 At the time of application Jacob Covenhoven was so imbecile in mind
that he unto not make the regular affidavit acquired under the
rules presented by the war Department.  And release was therefore placed
on an application made by his guardian. 1818 to entitle him to
a pension under the act of that year.  In which he swears to a service
of twelve months under Capt. Moses Shephard. His claim was rejected
as not being within the law of 1818.  Appended to and as part of
this claim. In the affidavit of Moses Shephard under whom convention
served proving a service of twelve months under him and
in addition thereto that the said Jacob Covenhoven in company with
this deponent. (Shephard) was out for six months under the command
of Capt. John Wood previous to the time he enlisted under this deponent
which time expired on the 25th day of December,1780 and then he the
said Jacob Covenhoven enlisted under him and served out the year.
It does appear from the same affidavit of Shephard, that he was a
pointed a Lieutenant to in a company for the defense of the lines
in the County of Monmouth. And that previous to his receiving the
warrant he had engaged, Jacob Covenhoven to enlist in his Company,
a circumstance naturally following the previous six months since.
Together under Capt. John Wood. The only objection that can occur
to Covenhoven's claim for 18 months, is that in his application in
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1818 He swares only to the twelve months service under Capt Shephard, and
says nothing of his service under Captain Woods. I confide this difficulty as
easily to be explained.
Covenhoven applied for a pension under the Act of 1818 by which he was
entitled to a pension for nine months in regular service. He confided
his service under Shephard as regular service, and knowing that, he
proved all that was necessary, and undoubtedly thought his pensions
service under Wood. As Militia service, not embraced by the act in
question. I think this explanation so self evident that I do not
hesitate to claims an extension of his pension. He party proved and
that was necessary under the then existing law as he thought himself is
entitled, but by property omitted a claim for services not rendered
in its pension.
I am my respectfully
your servant
James Parker

James L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
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Jacob Covenhoven
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State of New Jersey
Monmouth Co.          Before me John Patterson, one of the Judges
                                  of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the
County of Monmouth aforesaid. Personally appeared Mathias
Conover over and William Conover. Two respectable freeholders
in said County and they being duly sworn on the Holy
Evangels of Almighty God.  Did depose and say that Jacob 
Covenhoven, who is reputed to be in the neighborhood where
he now lives. And an old soldier of the Revolution and that he
has lived in the same house with these deponents for
the last three or four years. And they are fully
of the opinions that he is not a fit person to be
examined under oath. His mind is so lame, impaired
and his recollection so far gone that he is more like
a child then any thing else. He will often talk about
taking a walk and, when he is invited to go he
will make the attempt and then he will find he don't
walk. This is mention to show how complete his
mind is gone.

Sworn and Subscribed before                     Mathias Cownover
me this 8th day of March,1833                   William Cownover
John Patterson
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Jacob Covenhoven,

I, the Subscriber, Clerk of the Inferior
Court of Common Pleas, in and for the county of Monmouth, in the state of New-Jersey do hereby certify that John Patterson whose name is subscribed
to the within affidavits as also to the certificates is and was at
the date thereof duly enrolled in my office as a Judge of the said
Court.  And that full faith and credit are due and ought to
be given to all his official acts as such and also that the
names of John Patterson thereto subscribed are the genuine signature
of the said Judge Patterson.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand
and affixed the seal of said Court, at Freehold, this
sixteenth day of March
in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and thirty three.

J. H. Mills