Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 685, Robert Beaty, New York
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(3 - 1776)
SERVICE
New York
CONTENTS
Beaty, Robert
or
Beatty
NUMBER
R. 685
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Sworn 11 Dec 1832 
State of New York 
Ulster County ⎬
In the matter of the
application
Robert
of
Beaty
for a Pension
P.V. Gaasbeek Jr
20480
Atty
aomd
8 mo 20 pri
$28.89.
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Ulster Com. Pleas
Of December Term one
thousand Eight hundred and
thirty two
Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the
act of Congress passed 7 June 1832
State of
Ulster
New York
County} ss: On the Eleventh day of December
one thousand Eight hundred and thirty two, Personally appeared in Open Court before the Judges of Court of Common pleas, held at the Court house in Kingston in and for the County of Ulster now Sitting, being a court of Record having a clerk and Seal of their own, Christopher Van Leuven, aged Seventy three years and John Shelden aged forty years both
resident of the town of Olive in the County of Ulster and State of New York, who being first duly sworn according to Law do on their oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain for Robert Beaty of the same town, County and State aged ninety two years, the benefit of the Act of Congress Passed the 7. June 1832.
That the said Robert Beaty entered the service
of the United States under the following named Officers and served as herein stated.
And the said John L. Shelden and Christopher Van Leuven declare that the said Robert Beaty has wholly lost his memory and become insane, and is also infirm and unable to attend Court, and that they have always understood that he the said Robert Beaty
was born in the town of Olive in the County of Ulster and State of New York in the year 1740, and that the Record of his age is contained in the baptismal Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in the town
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of Marbletown in said County of Ulster, That at the time he was called into Service they have understood and the said Christopher Van Leuvan for himself Says he knows that the Said Robert Beaty resided in the town of Marbletown now called Olive, that the Said Robert Beaty lived in Said town since the Revolutionary War, and now lives in Said town of Olive in the county of Ulster and State of New York aforesaid, and the Said Christopher further Says that the Said Robert volunteered and was drafted into the Service. and was not a Substitute to the best of his knowledge and belief, and that there were no Regular Officers with the troops where the Said Robert Served - and that there were no Continental or Militia Regiments except the Militia Regiment in which he Served as a private and that the Said Robert Beaty has not now nor never had a written discharge, but was verbally discharged by the Commanding Officers from Each and every of the following terms of Service
And the Said Christopher Van Leuven for himself Says that he is well acquainted with the Said Robert Beaty a Soldier in the Revolutionary war and was an applicant for a , that his deponent was in the Revolutionary war in the Militia Service of the State of the State of New York under different Officers and at different times for more than three years, and well knew the Said Robert Beaty, that the Said Robert Beaty Served as a private Soldier during Said war in the following Service for Eight-months and three weeks, that is to say. in the Year 1777for three weeks in the Company Command by Captain John Hasbrouck Stationed at Kingston Landing-for one month in the Year 1778 under the same Officer Stationed at Wawarsing: Two weeks in the same year.
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in a Scouting party under the command of Captian Charles Charles Brodhead in defending the frontier at Minisink:
1 Month One month in the Year 1779 under the Same Officers Stationed at Leuren Kill at John Brodhead in the fort
2 Months Two months in the Company commanded by Captain Bowdewine Teerpenning Stationed at Shandaken in the Same Year 1779.
1 Month One month in the Year 1780 in the company Commanded by Captain Andries Bevier, Stationed at fort Lacawac in Wawarsing:
1/2 Month 2 weeks in Said Year in the Company Commanded by Captain Frederick Schoonmaker in an expedition to Shan daken where Huff & Cole were taken prisoners-
1 Month One month in Said Year 1780 in the Company Commanded by Captain Andries Bevier as a guard Stationed in a fort at Johannis Beviers:
1 Month And one month in the year 1781 in the Company Commanded by Captian Derick Wesbrouck Stationed at Jacob Hoornbeeks in the town of Rochester, that all of the foregoing Services were in the Capacity of a private Soldier-
And the Said John L Shelden Grandson by marriage to the Applicant, on the behalf of the Said Applicant Robert Beaty, Hereby relinquishes every Claim whatever to a pension or annuity Except the present.
And the Said Deponents John L Shelden and Christopher Van Leuven declare that, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the Name of the Said Robert Beaty, is not on the pension Roll of the agency of any State-
Subscribed in [illegible] in open Court
the day and year aforesaid
A Draper First Judge &
A G Hardenburgh
Abm A Deyo
Judges
Christopher [his X mark] Van Leuven
John [X mark] Shelden
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We Titus Bishop a clergyman Residing in the town of Olive, and Solomon Crispell-residing in the Same, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Robert Beaty, in whose behalf the above declare is made, that we believe him to be Ninety two Years of age, that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have ben a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion-
Sworn & Subscribed
the day and year aforesaid
A Draper First Judge
AG Hardenbergh
Abm A Deyo Judges
Christopher [his X mark] Van Leuven
Titus Bishop
Solomon [X] Crispell
John L [X mark] Shelden
And the Court hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatory prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant, was a Revolutionary Soldier and Served as above Stated. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them, that Titus Bishop who Signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman Resident in the town of Olive in Ulster County: and that Solomon Crispell who has also Signed the Same, is a Resident in the same town and County, and is a credible person and that their Statement is Entitled to Credit
A Draper First Judge
AG Hardenbergh
Abm A Deyo
I Jacob Snyder clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Ulster, Do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the original Proceedings of the Said Court in the matter of the application of Robert Beaty for a Pension
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L [unknow] 480
Robert Beaty
Insane
Hon: Brodhead
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The claim for Pension in this case is in behalf of Robert Beaty who is represented to be 92 years old, without memory, and insane
BRIEF in the case of Robert Beatty
of Ulster County in the State of N York
(Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? open Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 92 years
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
[column headings: Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.]
[sub column headings: [blank] Days, Month, Days. As a Gen.]
1777. [blank] [blank] 21. [blank]. Capt. Hasbrouck
1778. [blank] 1 [blank]. [blank]. Same as above
". [blank] [blank] 15. [blank]. Capt. Brodhead
1779. [blank] 1 [blank]. [blank]. Same officers
". [blank] 2 [blank]. [blank]. Capt Teerpenning
1780. [blank] 1 [blank]. [blank]. Capt A Bevir
". [blank] [blank] 14. [blank]. Capt Schoonmaker
". [blank] 1 [blank]. [blank]. Capt Bevier
1781. [blank] 1 [blank]. [blank]. Capt D Wesbrouck
5. In what battles was he engaged? 8 20
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Not Stated
Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary evidence, and by living witness, Christ. Vanleuven
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication and if so, in what respect? they are duly authenticated
Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Wm Gordon Examining Clerk.
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March 10, 1938
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Mrs. Norman T. Gill
2135 West Lawn Avenue
Madison, Wisconsin
BA-J/ady
Robert Beaty
R.685
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims made to the United States for pension and bounty land based upon military service of soldiers in that war.
A careful search of the records fails to show such a claim on file on account of the services of Boomer Jenks, all spellings of the names searched.
The record of the only Robert Beaty that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office is furnished you herein as found in the papers on file in the claim for pension, R.685, based upon his military service in that war.
Robert Beaty was born in Marbletown, that part which was later called Olive, Ulster County, New York, in 1740, day, month, and the names of his parents are not stated.  His birth was recorded on the records of the Reformed Dutch Church, in Marbleton, Ulster County, New York.
On December 11, 1832 Christopher Van Leuvan, aged seventy-three years, and John L Shelden, aged forty years, both of Olive, New York, made application for pension in behalf of Robert Beaty on account of said Robert Beaty's service in  the Revolutionary War. John L. Shelden was a grandson "by marriage" of Robert Beaty. The relationship of Christopher Van Leuvan is not shown. Robert Beaty was then a resident of Olive, New York. In this claim for pension it was stated that while a resident of Marbletown, New York, Robert Beaty enlisted in
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1777 and served at various times to 1781, eight months and three weeks in all, as private in the New York troops under Captains John Hasbrouck, Charles Brodhead, Bardowine Tarpening, Andrew Bevier, Frederick Schoonmaker, and Derick Wesbrook.
The claim for pension was not allowed as proof of the alleged service was not-furnished in accordance with the requirements of the pension law.
Robert Beaty died prior to May 31, 1833, date and place of his death not shown, leaving no widow or children.
A brother of soldier was living in 1833, his/name, age, or residence are not stated.  There are no further family data.
Very truly yours
A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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New York
Revo
Robert Beatty
Suspended
[crossed through: Cet. J.C. Brodhead
'33
Lee Cet to P.V. Gaasbeek Esq May. 13. 1834 
to Hon J.C. Brodhead 18]
685
Act 7 June '32
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1914. Sept.14. hist to Mr. Raphael A Weed. Letter in S.F.43268-Samuel Weed [unknown]
1938 Mar 10. Hist to Mr Norman J Gill.
1939 July 5. Hist. to Minnie M. Duffield aDy
Ex'r. INVALID.
No. 685
REJECTED
Robert Beatty
P.O.
Service:
Enlisted: 1852 Printed list of Rejected & Suspended Pension
Discharged: gives Reasons for,
suspension:
"Name not on the pay rolls either Captians Hornbrook, Turnpenny, or Westbrook
Application Filed:
Alleges:
Re-enlisted:
Attorney:
P.O.
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War Department
Pension office
18 June 1838
Sir
It appears that the Surrogate Certificate in the case of Robert Beaty, whose application for a pension is referred to in the enclosed letter of P. Van Gaasbeek Esq was returned on the 13th of May 1834 with [unknown] instructions as to the [unknown] of [unknown] [unknown] and that the certificate has now been returned Since the previous examination of this claim the pay rolls of Captain John Hasbrouck Capt. Turpeening & Capt D. Westbrook has been obtained from Albany: The name of Beaty does not appear on the rolls of either and it seems doubtful whether the claimant [unknown] long enough to [unknown] him to a pension-The claim cannot be allowed unless Sustained by further proof
J.C. Brodhead
House Reps
NY
E
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FREE
To the Honorable Lewis Cass
Secretary of War
Washington
Pension papers
Add. proof
Robert Beaty, decd
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Kingston May 31. 1833
Sir,
I Recd your letter on the subject of the application of Robert Beaty. Stating that his claim was allowed and directing that a committee should be appointed to whom the Certificate would be Sent. It so happened that before a committee could be appointed I was informed of his death-and also that there were neither widow nor Children-
I informed his brother of the State of the case who has [unknown] and I now inclose the certificate of the Surrogate of Ulster County to substantiate the above facts-
Your Respectfully
P. V. Gaasbeek Jr
Hon' L. Cass
Sect of War
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Hon. J. C. Broadhead
Mar 13th_33
EOC
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War Departm
Pension Off
Mar. 1833
Sir.
I have the honor to inform you that the claim of Robert Beatty has been examined & allowed-But before a certificate could be issued it will be necessary to have a committee appointed by the Court and duly certified to this off.
I have the honor
Act 7 June
Hon J C. Brodhead
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May 13. 1834
H P.Van Gaasbeek Jr Esq.
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War Department
Pension Office
May 1834
Sir
The [crossed out-Certificate] Surrogates Certificate relative to the claim of Robert Beaty is herewith returned accompanied with a printed [unknown] continuing instructions for your government in this case
P. Van Gaasbeek Jr Esq
Kingston
New York
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[unknown]
Honorable John C. Brodhead
Washington City
Hon. J. C. Broadhead
Fm
Rob Beaty
Van Harburgh
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Kingston June 7. 1838
The Hon John C. Brodhead
D Sir.
I Have not thought it advisable until now to draw your attention to the pension application of the Heirs of Benjamin Van Steenbergh of flatbush, and the Representative of Robert Beaty dec'd of Olive.
In the case of Van Steenbergh I inclose you Mr. Edwards letter, and have only to say that at this late day on additional proof can be attained and that the heirs will be satisfied with the pittance allowed. [unknown] from my personal knowledge of the man and from the representation of the whole of the pensioners with whom I Have conversed as his claim he has been uniformly represented as having in every Service. You knew the old man an can testify to his good character-
The case of Robert Beaty was allowed at first and only the Representative required to furnish the legal proofs to Entitle him to the Balance due
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than proofs were forwarded by me, and since that time I Have not heard from it. Your Congressional term had unfortunately expired at this time, and your successor being a stranger to the old Soldiers in the county little or no aid could be obtained from him
If the finances of U.S. are not too much [unknown], I think justice to the heirs of the deceased who are poor would induce the Commissioner of pensions to [unknown] the above claims-
Do you my dear friend, [unknown] these claims, they [unknown] that the heirs of the old soldier want a friend and advocate less persevering than formerly-
Yours very Respectfully
P. Van Gaasbeek Jr.
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MRS. NORMAN T. GILL
GENEALOGIST
2135 WEST LAWN AVENUE
MADISON, WISCONSIN
FEB. 16, 1938
Veterans Administration,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
Will you kindly send me any data you may  have on the following:
Robert Beatty or Beattie this is a New York record near Coldenham.
also
Boomer Jenks wife Anna King of Rhode Island
Very truly yours,
Mrs Norman T. Gill
Mrs Norman T. Gill
[Stamp]
Received
FEB 18 1938
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701 Brownsville Rd.
Pittsburgh, Pa.
May 22, 1939
Administrator of Veterans Affairs
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
This is to ask if you have a record of bounty land Warrants for services in the Revolutionary War to Robert Beatty and James McCurdy.  Both of these men received land on Big Sugar Creek in what is now Venango Co., Pa. Both men likely enlisted from Pa. but may have enlisted from New York or Maryland.
Very truly yours,
(Miss) Minnie M. Duffield
Not US land
[stamped] Received MAY 23 1939 MAIL SUB-DIV VETS. ADM. READER #16
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION.
3-525
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D.C.,__________, 19___
In reply to your request of ______, received_____ for a statement of the military history of Robert Beaty, a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his ([crossed out-or his widow's]) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
R.685
[column headings: DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. CAPTAIN. COLONEL. STATE.]
1777. And served at various times 8 mos 3 weeks in all. Pvt. John Hasbrouck. [check mark]. NY.
Charles Brodhead
Bardowine Tarpening
Andrew (Andries) Bevier
Frederick Schoonmaker
Derick Westbrouck.
Battles engaged in, None stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Marbletown later called Olive, Ulster Co. NY.
Date of application for pension, Dec 11. 1832.
Residence at date of application, Olive Ulster Co. NY.
Age at date of application, born in Marbletown [crossed out-later called Olive], NY.  in 1740
Remarks: and he died prior to May 31, 1833 leaving no widow or children. John L Shelden, a grandson by marriage was 40 years of age in 1832.
Respectfully,
Office note: claim was allowed [unknown] never issued?
What does this mean
Commissioner.
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July 6, 1939
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Miss Minnie M. Duffield,
701 Brownsville Road,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
BA-J/CC
Robert Beaty (or Beatty)
R.685
James McCurdy
S.7214
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request to know whether this office has record of bounty land warrants issued for the Revolutionary War service of Robert Beatty and James McCurdy, both of whom received land in what is now Venango County, Pennsylvania, both having enlisted from Pennsylvania, New York or Maryland.
Your citation in regard to the land located in Pennsylvania does not pertain to the records in this office as that land was not granted by the United States.
The Revolutionary War records of this office have been searched and only one claim for pension found based upon service of a Robert Beatty, and one based upon service of james McCurdy. Their records are furnished you herewith.
Very truly yours
A.D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.
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July 6, 1939.
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Miss Minnie M. Duffield
701 Brownsville Road
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
BA-J/ady
Robert Beaty
R.685
Dear Madam:
The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim R.685, based upon the military service of Robert Beaty in the Revolutionary War.
Robert Beaty was born in Marbletown, that part which was later called Olive, Ulster County,New York, in 1740,day,month,and the names of his parents are not stated.  His birth was recorded on the records of the Reformed Dutch Church,  in Marbletown, Ulster County,  New York.
On December 11, 1832, Christopher Van Leuvan,aged seventy-three years, and John L. Shelden, aged forty years, both of Olive, New York,made application for pension in behalf of Robert Beaty on account of said Robert Beaty's service in the Revolutionary War. John L. Shelden was a grandson "by marriage" of Robert Beaty. The relationship of Christopher Van Leuvan is not shown.  Robert Beaty was then resident of Olive, New York.  In this claim for pension it was stated that while a resident of marbletown, New York,Robert Beaty enlisted in 1777 and served at various times to 1781, eight months and three weeks in all, as private in the New York troops under Captains John Hasbrouck, Charles Brodhead, Bardowine Tarpening, Andrew Bevier, Frederick Schoonmaker, and Derick Wesbrook.
The claim for pension was not allowed as proof of the alleged service was not furnished in accordance with the requirements of the pension law.
Robert Beaty died prior to May 31, 1833,date and place of his death not shown, leaving no widow or children.
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A brother of the soldier, Robert Beaty, was living in 1833, his name,  age, or residence are not stated.  There are no further family data.
Very truly yours
A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator