Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 29605, for Cornelius Swartwout, New York
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(3 - 1776)
SERVICE | | NUMBER
New York. | Swartwout, Cornelius | W. 29605
| Sarah | 
CONTENTS
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Albany 3168
Sarah Swartwout
[Wi]dow of Cornelius Swartwout, 29605
died on the 22d Sep. 1831
Albany Co. in the State of N. York
was a Sergeant in the company commanded
Captain Wood of the regmt comman[ded]
Col. Pawling in the N. York
8 months
[insc]ribed on the Roll of Albany
the rate of 40 Dollars - Cents per annum,
commence on the 4th day of March, 1831
]Cer]tificate of Pension issued the 10. day of January
1840 and sent to Samuel
Jenkins, Albany N.Y.
No
[ar]rears to the 4th of Sep. '39 340.00
semi-annual allowance ending Mar '40  20.00
$360.00
{Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3}
[rec]orded by D. Brown Clerk
Book A Vol. 2, Page [illegible]
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Sarah Swartwout
Widow of Comelius
Act 36, admitted
N.Y. $40
M Cole
Sep 9 1837
Ex by Mr Peugh
Sep 25-1851
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POWER OF ATTORNEY - Revolutionary Pension Claims.
Know all Men by these Presents, That I, Henry Swartwout administrator of Sarah Swartwout deceased widow of Cornelius (deceased) hereby constitute and appoint D. L. & S A Peugh of Washington City D.C. my true and lawful Agent and Attorney, to prosecute the Claim of Sarah Swartwout deceased, for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or Increase of Pension, that may be due; and I hereby authorize my said Agent to examine all the papers and documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Departments at Washington City, or elsewhere; to file additional evidence or arguments; and to receive the Certificate which may be issued for said Claim, which Certificate I wish made payable to Henry Swartwout administrator of Sarah Swartwout (deceased) to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed; and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises.
WITNESS my hand and Seal this 29 day August A.D. 1851.
[signature] Henry Swartwout
Signed and Sealed in the presence of}
[signature] J. F. Wells
[signature] H. W. Martin

State of New York}
COUNTY of Rensselaer{ ss:
On this 29 day of August- A. D. 1851 before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Henry Swartwout and acknowledged the foregoing Power, of Attorney to be his act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand, the day and year aforesaid}
[signature] J. F. Wells
J. Peace.
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Claim of
Act of
STATE OF [blank]}
COUNTY [blank]} SS.
Be it known, That on this [blank] day of [blank] A. D., eighteen hundred and fifty [blank], before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared [blank] a resident of [blank] in said County, and
made oath according to law that [blank] he is the [blank] who was a Revolutionary Pensioner [blank] at the rate of [blank] Dollars per annum; that [blank] has been informed that the said Pension ought to be increased; that he is directly interested as a claimant in said Pension, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my Agent may use in prosecuting said claim.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid, before me. [blank] J. Peace.}

I, [blank] Justice of the Peace, in and for said County do hereby certify that [blank] who executed the foregoing paper is a respectable resident of this County, and is, I believe, directly interested in said claim as therein set forth.
[blank] J. Peace.

State of New York}
Rensselaer County}
Im Henry A. Clum Clerk of the County Court in the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that J. Wells Esq. before whom the foregoing papers were executed, was, at the date of the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths; and the name thereunto subscribed, is his signature.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official Seal this twenty ninth day of August A. D. 1851
[signature] Henry A. Clum Clerk.
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STATE OF New York}
COUNTY OF Rensselaer} ss.
It is hereby certified that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me that Henry Swartwout is the administrator for the Estate of Sarah Swartwout deceased who was duly appointed and qualified as such that Cornelius Swartwout deceased was a Revolutionary [lined out "Pensioner"] ^Soldier^ of the United States at the rate of $ [blank] per annum and that she died on the twenty third day of May eighteen hundred and forty two leaving surviving John Swartwout Abraham Swartwout James Swartwout Simon Swartwout George Swartwout & Sarah Miller and that they are the only surviving children of the aforesaid, Sarah Swartwout deceased widow of Cornelius Swartwout deceased, who left a widow and that this Certificate is made to obtain a pension for which the aforesaid Sarah Swartwout ^deceased^ may have been entitled to

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this twenty ninth day of August one thousand eight hundred and fifty one
[signature] G. T. Blair Surrogate

Rensselaer County SS. Henry Swartwout named in the foregoing certificate being duly sworn says he is Administrator of the estate of Sarah Swartwout deceased widow of Cornelius Swartwout and that the only surviving children of the said Sarah are John Abraham James Simon & George Swartwout, and Sarah Miller and that the facts & statements set forth in the foregoing certificate of George J Blair Surrogate are in all aspects true & correct.
[signature] Henry Swartwout
subscribed & sworn before me Aug. 29, 1851
[signature] J.J. Wells Justice Peace
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V [lined out "3741"] 3707
Sarah Swartwout
Act 4 July 1836
March 30 March 1780
Husband died 22 Sept. 1831
Capt Robert Wood
on 8 mo Sergt
Capt Robert Wood Col Pawling
Admitted
Sargent 8 months
Samuel Jenkins Esq
Albany N.Y.
Sarah Swartwout
Widow of Cornelius
act July 4 1836
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State of New York}
Albany County} ss. On this 30th day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine, personally appeared before the Subscriber one of the Judges of the County Court of the County of Albany, (being Court of Record.) Sarah Swartwout, of Westerlo in said County, aged Eighty two years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4, 1836.
That she is the widow of Cornelius Swartwout, who was a private and musician, and served as such in the Army of the United States, or militia of the State of New York in the War of the Revolution in Capt Swartwout's company in Col. Van Benschotten's [Benschoten or Bunschoten] regiment & [lined out "in other"] under other officers, as will more fully appear by her affidavit and that of Josiah Hinkley hereto annexed.
She further declares that she was married to the ^said^ Cornelius Swartwout on the thirtieth day of March in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty; that her Husband the aforesaid Cornelius Swartwout, died on the twenty second day of September in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty one; and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
And she further states, that the record of her marriage hereto annexed is the only record of that fact of which she has any knowledge. That it was written on leafs of the family Bible, many years ago, in the life time of her said Husband, and she believes it to be in the hand writing of her said Husband.
Her name previous to her marriage was Sarah Ter Bush - that she is unable to write her name from old age & bodily infirmity
[signature] Sarah her X mark Swartwout
Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year first above written before me
[signature[ John Niles} a judge of Albany County Courts

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State of New York}
Albany County} ss. I hereby certify that I am acquainted with the within named Sarah Swartwout; that she is the widow of Cornelius Swartwout late of the town of Westerlo, deceased; that owing to old age and infirmity she is unable to attend Court of Record for the purpose of making the within declaration, and that I have therefore this day attended at her residence in the said Town of Westerlo, and she has taken and subscribed the within declaration before me.
Dated April 30th 1839 -
[signature] John Niles a Judge &c.

State of New York}
Albany County} I Henry B. Haswell Clerk of the said County do hereby certify that John Niles Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit purports to have been sworn was on the day of the date of the same one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Judge and verily believe that his name subscribed to the same is his proper hand writing and Signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the
Seal of the said County this 2d day of May 1839
[signature] H. B. Haswell Clerk
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(677)
FAMILY RECORD.
[left column]
MARRIAGES.
Cornelius Swartwout
and Sarah ten Bush
joined in Bands of
matrimony in the
year of Lord 1780 March
30th by the Reverend
Mr. Thoraligh (sp?)

[right column]
MARRIAGES.
[blank]
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[678]
FAMILY RECORD.
[left column]
BIRTHS
Cornelius Swartwout Was Born in the year of our Lord 1757 July 12th
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Sarah Ter Bush was Born in the year of our Lord 1757 March 30
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Our First Born was a Son Named Johannis Swartwout was Born on Sept    15th in year of our Lord 1780 and was Baptized by Reverand Fraligh
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1782 May 24th Second Son was Born named Henry Swartwout and was Baptized by the Reverand Dr't Livingston

[right column]
BIRTHS.
1783 Sept 15th our first Dauter was Boarn Nelly Swartwout and was
Baptized by the Reverend Docter Livingston
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1785 May 31th our third son was born named {illegible] Swartwout and was Baptized by the Reverend Mr Rizendike
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1787 March 25th our forth son was Boarn named Abraham Swartwout and was Baptized by the Reverend Mr Rizendike
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1788 December 20th our Fifth Son named Gorge Wasinton Swartwout and was Baptized by Revered Mr Rizendike
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1790 October 19th our Sixth son named Jacobus Swartwout and was Baptized by Reverend Mr. Gray
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1792 October 17th our seventh Son was Born named Nathin Swartwout and was Baptized by the Reverand Mr Fraligh
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State of New York
Albany County SS George W. Swartwout being duly sworn deposes & saith that he is the son of the within named Sarah Swartwout, that he resides in the same house with the said Sarah Swartwout ^in the town of Westerlo^ that his Father the ^within named^ Cornelius Swartwout died on the twenty second day of September in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty one, & that the said Sarah Swartwout has remained a widow ever since that period. and he further saith that the annexed record [lined out "of"] of Marriage is in the hand writing of the said Cornelius Swartwout
[signature] George W Swartwout
Sworn & subscribed before me this 30th day of April 1839
[signature] John Niles} a Judge of Albany County Courts

State of New York
Albany County SS. I hereby certify that I am acquainted with the above deponent George W. Swartwout, and believe him to be a credible witness and entitled to belief 
Dated April 30th 1839
[signature] John Niles} a Judge of Albany County Courts
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New York }
Albany County ss } Sarah Swartwout of Westerlo in the County of Albany being duly sworn saith that she was born in Fishkill in the County of Dutchess and State of New York and is now in the Eighty second year of her age, that on the 30th day of March 1780 she was married to Cornelius C. Swartwout at Poughkeepsie in said County of Dutchess where this deponent and the said Swartwout then resided - that at the time of their marriage this deponent understood from the said Swartwout that he had served in all about [lined out "two"] ^four^ years in the militia of the state of New York during the revolutionary war, which was the common report in the neighbourhood where this deponent and the said Swortwant then resided; that this deponent who understood from said Swartwout and others that he acted as fifer about two years in the said service a part at least of which time he was attached to the ]lined out "Captain"] Company of Captain Swartwout of Poughkeepsie aforesaid who was the uncle of this deponent's said husband, that this deponent was informed that her said husband [lined out "illegible'] had served for the last nine months previous to her intermarriage with him in the regiment commanded by Col. Elias Van Benschoten as orderly Sergeant, which information this deponent derived from her said husband from common report in her neighborhood, and from Col Van Benschoten himself. That shortly after the said marriage of this deponent, her said husband was drafted or enlisted in the said militia service for three months as this deponent understood, and was absent during that term of time, excepting that he frequently visited this deponent on furlough that about thirty seven years ago this deponent and her said husband removed to the County of Albany and settled in the part of the town of Westerlo aforesaid which was then in the town of Rensselaerville where this deponent ^has ever since, excepting for years, resided with her husband, until his death which took place
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about seven year ago, [lined out "excepting"] and where she now resides and has resided since the death of her said husband that this deponent has frequently heard her said husband converse with Josiah Hinkley of Westerlo aforesaid about her said husband's serving in the revolutionary war - and that in theire (sic) conversations they both mutually concurred in stating that they were acquainted with each other while engage in actual service during said war in the militia of the state of New York - And that her said husband is the Cornelius Swartwout mentioned in the affidavit of the said Hinckley taken at her request before Andrew Myers Commissioner of Deeds on the 24th day of September 1838- And further that her said husband at the time of his decease was the owner of a farm containing about one hundred and eight or nine acres -
[signature] Sarah her X mark Swartwout
Sworn and subscribed this 26th day of September 1838
[signature] Andrew Myers Commissioner of Deeds of said County
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State of New York}
Albany County SS} Josiah Hinkley of Winterlo in the County of Albany being duly sworn saith that he [lined out "is"] ^was^ seventy eight years old [lined out "and in his"] on the 29th day of June last past (1838) that he was born in the County of Dutchess in a place called Fredericksborough, but which this deponent understands, is now called Paterson and lies in the County of Putnam in the State of New York. That this deponent while a resident in said Fredericksborough enlisted as a soldier in the militia service of the State of New York in the company of Captain William Mort for the period of five months from the first day of August 1776 and immediately joined the regiment of Col Swartwout at King's Bridge That this deponent in a few days after joining said regiment became acquainted with one Cornelius Swartwout, who was a fifer belonging to the company of Captain Swartwout and attached to said regiment- that the said Col Swartwout was from Fishkill in the State of New York, and the said Capt Swartwout was from Poughkeepsie or some place near the said Poughkeepsie - That this deponent was well acquainted with the said Cornelius Swartwout, saw him from time to time during the period of this deponent enlistment and is well satisfied that the said Cornelius Swartwout served in the said regiment and Company during the period of five months in which as this deponent understood, was the time of enlistment of said regiment. That this deponent, removed to the County of Albany upwords of fifty two years ago and has lived in said County ever since. That ^the^ that where
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this deponent settled was formerly embraced in the town of Coeymans but is now in the town of Westerlo in said County of Albany That the said Cornelius Swartwout, after this deponent had settled in the County of Albany also come and settled in said County a few miles from the residence of this deponent in that part of the town of Westerlo which was formerly embraced in the town of Rensselaerville, That the said Cornelius died as this deponent thinks about seven years ago That from his first settlement in the County of Albany to the time of his death which was about thirty years this deponent was intimately acquainted with him talked with him frequently about the incidents and events which took place while they served together in the said regiment, and this deponent has no manner of doubt of the identity of his person - And this deponent further says that he served in the revolutionary war in the militia of the State of New York 15 months and 12 days for which this deponent draws a pension from the government of the United States
[signature] Josiah Hinkley
Sworn and subscribed this 24th day of September 1838
[signature] Andrew Myers} Commissioner of Deeds of Albany County

State of New York}
Albany County ss}
Josiah Hinckley named in the foregoing affidavit being duly
sworn saith in addition to the facts stated
[lined out "in said affidavit that the said"] [balance of text is cut off]
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in said affidavit, that he has had frequent conversation with the said Cornelius Swartwout about the incidents of the revolutionary war and has repeatedly been informed by him that he had served in the militia of the state of New York during the said revolutionary war for the period of eight or nine months That the character of the said Cornelius Swartwout was highly respectable, that this deponent believes that the said Cornelius did serve that length of time from his statements to that effect. That he is well acquainted with Sarah Swartwout the widow of the said Cornelius Swartwout and that her character is also highly respectable-
[signature] Josiah Hinkley
Sworn and subscribed this 24th day of September 1838 
[signature] Andrew Myers} Commissioner of Deeds of Albany County
I certify that the above Deponent is a credible Witness
[signature] Andrew Myers} Commission of Deeds of said Countr
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April 15, 1938
EXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
CORNELIUS SWARTWOUT
W. 39605
BA-J/MLB

Miss Maud L. Hawley
Route 1, Box 84 C
Ashland, Oregon

Dear Madam:

You are furnished herein the record of Cornelius Swartwout as found in pension claim, W. 29605, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.

Cornelius Swartwout was born July 12, 1757, and was sometimes referred to as Cornelius C Swartwout. The place of his birth and names of parents were not given.

The soldier married in March, 1780, Sarah Ter Bush who was born March 30, 1757, in Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York. They were married in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, that state, where they were both then living. The names of Sarah's parents are not shown. About 1801, they moved to that part of the Town of Rensselaer which was later Westerlo in Albany County, New York. He died there September 22, 1831.

Sarah Swartwout, soldier's widow, applied April 30, 1832, for pension due on account of the service of her husband. She was then living in Westerlo, Albany County, New York. It was stated that Cornelius Swartwout, while a resident of Fishkill, New York, enlisted in 1776 and served at various times until the close of the war, amounting to four years, as fifer and sergeant in the New York troops, a part of the time under Captain Swartwout, his uncle, and Robert Wood, and Colonels Elias van Bunchoton, Swartwout (relationship to soldier not designated) and Pawling. Her claim was allowed. Sarah Swartwout died May 23, 1842.

The following names of children of Cornelius Swartwout and his wife, Sarah, are shown in the claim:
Johannis (first child) Swartwout, born September 15, 1780
Henry " " May 24, 1782
Nelly (their first dau.) " " September 15, 1785
Mynderd (3rd son) " " May 31, 1785
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Children of Cornelius and Sarah Swartwout continued -
Abraham Swartwout, born March 25, 1787
George Washington " " December 20, 1788; in 1839, his mother
living with him in Westerlo, N. Y.
Jacobus (James) " " October 19, 1790
Nathan " " October 17, 1792
Simon " " date of birth not shown
Sarah Miller " " " " '

In 1851, Henry Swartwout, administrator of Sarah Swartwout's estate, reported the following surviving children, only: John, Abraham,
George, James, Simon Swartwout and Sarah Miller.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator

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Lansingburgh Febry. 27th 1846
Sir
Some time since the widow of Cornelius Swarthout, of the County of Rensselaer applied for a Pension for the services of her husband in the Revolutionary war, and the widow being dead, I as one of the children ask of Mr Edwards, what proof is Required in substantiating the claim of the Services
Yours Respectfully
[signature] James Swartwout

J.L. Edwards
Com'er of Pensions

P. S. As there has been considerable action on the case. I wish the particulars as required above
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To Hon. J. L. Edwards
Comr of Pensions
Sir,
I have in behalf of all the surviving children of Cornelius and Sarah Swartwout of New York appointed Arad Joy of Ovid, our true and lawful attorney for us and in our names to investigate our claim to the pension due to our said parents at their death
Dated New York February 11th, 1848
[signature] James Swartwout
in behalf of the surviving heirs of Cornelius & Sarah Swartwout - decd
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Lansingburgh November 19th 1839
Sir
I herewith send you additional evidence in the case of Mrs Sarah Swartwout
I am Yours
Respectfully
[signature] Andrew Follet Esqr

J.L. Edwards Esq
Com. of Pensions
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[Vertical text at left is partly cut off]
Jul[xx]
A[xxx]
for Cornelius Swartwout
[illegible] NY

FREE
Hon J. L. Edwards
Com of Pensions
Washington
D C
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Ovid N.Y. July 19. '48
Sir
I [illegible] my appointment as agent in the case of Cornelius Swarthout - Will you please give me a copy of your letter of objections to the admission of the claim, and your requisition, & a full slate of the present situation of the case-
Respectfully
Your Obd Sep
[signature] Arad Joy

Hon J L Edwards
Comr of Pensions
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State of New York}
Rensselaer County} SS: Appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace in & for said County Archibald Bull of said City, who being by me duly Sworn according to Law, sertifies (sic) and says that he is well acquainted with John Filliard who made an affidavit before him on the application of Sarah Swartwout, the widow of Cornelius Swartwout, deceased for a pension, for the services of her said husband during the Revolutionary war - and this deponent further says that he has been well acquainted with the said Cornelius Swartwout & Sarah his wife (now his widow) for twenty or thirty years previous to the death of the said Cornelius, and that they lived together as husband & wife and raised a very large & respectable family of children - and that the said Sarah the applicant above named is the widow of the said Cornelius Swartwout deceased and for whose services she now asks a pension -
[signature] Archibald Bull
Sworn to this 31st day of July 1839 before me}
[signature] Andrew Follet Justice Peace

I certify that I am well acquainted with the above named deponent, and that he is entitled to full faith & credit as a witness- [illegible] July 31. 1839
[signature] Andrew Follet Just Peace

STATE OF NEW-YORK,}
Rensselaer County Clerk's Office,} ss. I LELAND CRANDALL, Clerk of the County of Rensselaer, do hereby Certify, that Andrew Follet Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the annexed Certificate and affidavit --was, at the time the Certificate & affidavit was made - one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County: And further that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of said Justice - and veerily believe the above signature to be genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I hereto, set my hand, and affixed the seal of said County, this Thirty first day of July 1839
[signature] Leland Crandall Clerk
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Leut Sanderson
Hurley

letter from Major Van Bunschoten for soldiers pay
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Poughkeepsie Djb'r 1784
Dr Sir
Mr Cornelus Swartout formerly a solger (sic)
In Capt Woods Company of Col'o Pawlings Regmt
was sent In 79 In [illegible] of Som Dersertors by the
by the Col'o orders his Expenses to be paid out
of those wages whith (sic) he accomplished, In
Consiguns (sic) becoms Intited to the pay of
Jams Cuper Jeper Vandeboger Chas Doty & 
Jacob Barkely all of the Same Compr's Reg A
Your delivering him such part of thare pay
as will ballence his account [lined out "illegible"] will oblog your Humble Servant
This [illegible] will be your Vougher
[signature[ C M Vanschoten
[signature] Major Latin Colo Pawlings Regm't

Leut Sandersen Paymaster of Colo Pawlings Regt
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Albany January 6. 1839
Gev: Wm Crump Esquire
Actg Comr of Pensions,
Sir
Your letter of the 28th ulto respecting Mrs Sarah Swartwout's case is received.
When I sent you a copy of the Muster Roll of Capt Gregg's Company, I was not aware that there were two persons of the name of Cornelius Swartwout in the service, and not having retained copies of Mrs Swartwout's declaration & the papers accompanying it, I supposed the person who served in Capt Gregg's Compy was the husband of my client- I afterwards in conversation with G. N. Yates Esq. learned that there were two soldiers named Cornelius Swartwout, & that I was probably mistaken as to the person of that name who served in Capt Gregg's Company, and wrote to Mr Edwards to that effect on the 4th of December, to which letter I refer you-

It appears from your favor of the 28th ulto that you are ^willing^ allow Mrs Swartwout for eight months service of her Husband - If my summary serves such this affidavits of the Witnesses accompanying her declaration, go to prove
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a considerably longer period; and if there is nothing in their statements inconsistent with the rolls you refer to, I should hope that a longer period than 8 months would be allowed in this case.
I refer you to the testimony of the applicants Husband in support of the claim of Josiah Hinkley now a Pensioner under the act of June 7, 1832, which I am informed is on file in your office & which I think will show that he himself served more than 8 months. But if you should be of a different opinion, the widow must be contents with what you think the proofs in her case will justify, which I doubt not you will willingly allow.
I am, Sir, very respectfully Your obed't Servant
[signature] Lemuel Jenkins
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Lansingburgh Nov 12th 1838
Sir
I wish you to inform me what further has been done in Mrs Oakley & Mrs Swartwout Cases for Pensions since the answer to yours of the 8th Sept last
[signature] Andrew Follet Esq
J. L. Edwards Esqr
Com'r of Pensions
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Lansingburgh Oct 31st 1838
Sir, I have 2 Cases of Pensions before the board which are not allowed, The opinion of all is that they should be allowed. One case is Mrs Mary Ninaut and the other Mrs Swartwout by your seeing the papers. I think that they will be allowed-
With much respect
I am your humble Servant
[signature] Andrew Follet Esqr
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Albany May 3d 1839.
Sir,
I enclose the declaration and proofs in the case of Mrs Sarah Swartwout, on her application for a pension under the Act of July 4, 1836, and am,
Sir, very respectfully
Your obt Servt
Lemuel Jenkins

James L. Edwards Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
War Dept
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Lansingburgh August 1st 1839
Sir
I received yours of July 27th and now enclose you the affidavit of Judge Bull in the case of the application of Sarah Swartwout for a Pension-
I am Yours
Respectfully
Andrew Follette Esq

J. L. Edwards Esqr
Commission of Pensions
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The number and amount of certificates issued by the Treasurer of the State of New York for Levies and Militia Services &c continued from Book No 1"
Book No 2. Page 16
1779.
Dec. 23. Certificate 5380, Cornelius Swartwout, £7.h.8
Comptrollers Office
State of New York
I certify that the above is a true and correct extract from Book No 2 of the number and amount of certificates issued by the Treasurer of the State of New York for series of Militia Services &c now remaining in this office
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 27th day of August 1839
Bates Cooke
Comptroller
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Albany August 29. 1839
James L. Edwards Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir,
Your favor of the 14th with respecting the case of Mrs Sarah Swartwout was duly received.
I enclose the Certificate of the Comptroller as to the services of her Husband being all the evidence I can find in relation thereto, in the State offices.
It is possible there may be more, but as they have not yet arranged and indexed the Books & papers, it will be very difficult to find it-
Very Respectfully
Your Obed't Svnt
Lemuel Jackins
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Proof of Effectives
[blank] | Capt. | Lieut | Ensigns | Sergts | Corpl. | Drum | Fife | Privates | {illegible] the war | [illegible] Gears } Non effective
present | " | 1 | " | 3 | " | 1 | " | 22 | " | " | "
absent  | 1 | " | " | " | 2 | " | 1 | 8 | " | " | "
total     | 1 | 1 | " | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 37 | [blank] | ]blank]

I do Swear that the within Muster Roll is a true state of the Company without fraud to the United States or any individual according to my knowledge
[signature] Geo J Denniston Lieut
Sworn before me in Camp this11th day of September 1780}
[signature] Peter Gansevoort Col.
Commandant

State of New York}
Albany County} ss. Lemuel Jenkins of the City of Albany being duly sworn, deposeth that the above & within is a true copy of a document now in his possession, which he borrowed of the [illegible] Doch. William B. Sprague of said City, That from the appearance of the said document and the signatures to the same, this deponent believes & has no doubt that the same is an original muster roll, and that the signatures of Mich'd Fish, George J. Denniston and Peter Gansevoort to the same, are genuine.
This Deponent is informed by the said Doch. Sprague & believes that said document is his property -
[signature] Lemuel Jenkins
Sworn & subscribed to this 3 day of September 1839 before me}
[signature] John F Jenkins
Notary Public

I certify that the above deponent is a credible witness
[signature] John F Jenkins
N. Pullic
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A Muster Roll of Captain James Griggs Company in the Third New York Battalion in the service of the United States of America commanded by Colonel Peter Janservoort for the months of July & August 1780-
Commission'd{ November 21st 1776 Captain James Gregg, Superintending the Genl Hospital at Albany
November 20th 1777 Lieutenant William Colbrath, Transfer'd to Capt Bluken's Compy 15th July 1780
March 20th 1710 Lieutenant George Denniston
_____________________________
No | when appointed | Sergeants | For what term | Remarks | No | when appointed | Corporals | For what term | Remarks 
[blank] | [blank] | George Dowler | [blank] | [blank] | [blank] | [blank] | Francis Fulton| ----- | on Camp Duty
[blank] | [blank] | Henry G Ohlen | [blank] | [blank] | [blank] | [blank] | William McCord | ----- | on Camp Duty
[blank] | [blank] | William Gillaspy | [blank] | [blank] | [blank] | [blank] | [blank]| [blank] | [blank]
[blank] | [blank] | Drum | [blank] | [blank] | [blank] | Fife | [blank] | [blank] 
[blank] | [blank] | John Wilson | [blank] | [blank] | [blank] | Robert Wilson | [blank] | on command with the infantry
[blank] | Inlisted (sic) | Privates | [blank] | [blank] | Inlisted (sic) | Privates | [blank] | [blank] 
1 | [blank] | Edmund Burk | [blank] | Transferred from Capt. Hanson's Compy the 19th July 1780 | 16 | [blank] | Richard Morrison | [blank] | [blank]
2 | [blank] | William Barret | [blank] | [blank] | 17 | [blank] | John McVey | [blank] | [blank] 
3 | 3 Aug 1780 | Joseph Bayles | during war | [blank] | 18 | [blank] | James Murray | [blank] | on Camp Duty
4 | [blank] | Abraham Carman | [blank] | on Duty | 19 | [blank] | Hendrick Minick| [blank] | Waggoner
5 | [blank] | Nicholas Comadine | [blank] | [blank] | 20 | [blank] | John Mathers | [blank] | [blank]
6 | [blank] | Samuel Dean | [blank] | [blank] | 21 | [blank] | Aaron Osburn | [blank] | [blank] 
7 | [blank] | Hugh Deyo | [blank] | on command with Capt Gregg at Albany | 22 | [blank] | Edward Painter | [blank] | on Extra Service in the armory at Albany since the 9 June 1779
8 | [blank] | Henry Easton | [blank] | [blank] | 23 | [blank] | James Robinson | [blank] | [blank] 
9 | [blank] | Thomas Hide | [blank] | [blank] | 24 | [blank] | David Ralje | [blank] | Sick in Present
10 | [blank] | Benjamin Holley | [blank] | [blank] | 25 | [blank] | Cornelius Swartwout | [blank] | [on Camp Duty
11 | [blank] | Archibald Jackson | [blank] | [blank] | 26 | [blank] | John Shultz | [blank] | [blank] 
12 | [blank] | Reuben Kellam | [blank] | [blank] | 27 | [blank] | [John Speer | [blank] | on Camp Duty
13 | [blank] | James Kalor | [blank] | [blank] | 28 | [blank] | George Very | [blank] | [blank] 
14 | [blank] | Alexander Lemon | [blank] | [blank] | 29 | [blank] | John Williams | [blank] | [blank] 
15 | [blank] | Joseph Lyon | [blank] | transferred from Capt. Tubouts' Compy the 12 July 1780  | 30 | [blank] | Williams Wains | [blank] | [blank] 
______________________________________
Camp Stemnapie [sp?] 7th September 1780. Then Mustered Captain James Gregg's Company as Specified in the above Roll.
[signature] Arch Fish Inspector
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Albany Sept 3d 1839
Sir,
In the case of Mrs Sarah Swartwout, Widow of Cornelius Swartwout, I enclose further evidence of his services, being a copy of a Muster Roll of Capt James Gregg's Company, for July & Augt. 1780 - The original belongs to the Revn't Doct Sprague of this City & was, I understand, obtained by him for some person connected with [lined out  Genl."] Baron Stemberg.
It was obtained for the purpose of being added to Doct. S's collection of Autographs 
Very respectfully
Your Obt. Servnt.
[signature] Lemuel Jenkins

James L Edwards Esquire
Commiss'r of Pensions
War Dept
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Swartwout Case
5th No. 1839
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War Department
Pension Office
Nov. 5, 1839
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 30th ult. respecting the claim of Mrs Sarah Swartwout, I have to inform you that what is most material in this case is that the soldier described in the certificate of the Secretary of State as having served in the N. York Line, should be indentified (sic) as the claimant's husband. That fact must be established by a witness who can specify the company in which the service was rendered, the regiment, and period, of his own knowledge, as well as the place where at least a portion of the service was rendered.
I am respectfully
Your Obt. Sevt.
[signature] G. Wm Crump
Andrew Follet, Esqr
Lansingburgh
N. York
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Lansingburgh Oct 30th 1839
Sir,
Yours of December last stated that you required proof of a person having personally known Cornelius Swartwout to belong to the 3d regiment New York line. I therefore sent you the affidavit of John Tolyard who I believe testified to that fact, but did not identify the applicant as the widow of said Swartwout, then for the purpose of identifying the applicant Sarah Swartwout being the widow of the said Corneling I enclosed you the afft of the Hon Archibald Bull. that she was the widow of said Swartwout as identifyed by Toylyard which in your last letter you say is insufficient-
In one of your communications. You say. The statement made by John Tolyard which brot to my mind that I did not get the County Clerks certificate of Judge Bulls Official Office to the affidavit of J. Folyard which might be the cause of hindrance to the allowance of the applicant. Should that be the case it will be done by letting me know
I am Yours Respectfully
[signature] Andrew Follet Esqr

J. L. Edwards Esqr
Com of Pensions
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Albany Decr 4. 1839
James L. Edwards Esquire
Commiss of Pensions
Sir,
Your letter of the 25th Oct respecting the case of Mrs Sarah Swartwout was duly received. I now enclose a new certificate of the Comptroller in compliance with your suggestion - I also enclose a document signed by Major E. Van Benschotten which I omitted to send with her declaration, but which identifies her Husband as the person referred to in the Comptrollers certificate-
On the 3d of Sept last I enclosed to you a Copy of a Muster Roll of Capt James Greggs Company in which the name of a Cornelius Swartwout is contained but who was probably not the Husband of the widow for whom I am the Agent- I understand from G. F. Yates Esqr that he is the agent of another Widow Swartwout, & I presume it was her Husband who served in Capt Gregg's Compy 
very respectfully
Your obt svt
[signature] Lemuel Jenkins
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The Number and Amount of Certificates issued by the Treasurer of the State of New York for Levis and Militia Service &c. continued from Book No. I
Interest Commencing | To whom given
1779 Dec 25 | 5.3.80 Cornelius Swartwout Priv | 7 | 6 | 8

State of New York}
Comptroller Office}
Albany Dec. 4, 1839}.
I hereby ^certify^ the above to be a true extract from Book No. 2 now remaining in this Office, and also that it appears from the said Book that the said Swartwout served
his tour above named under Capt Robert Wood, and that on the 25th of December 1779 Albert Parling as a Colo Comdt.
[signature] Bates Fiske
Comptroller
fees 34 ¢
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Albany Dec'r 5. 1839
James L. Edwards Esquire
Commiss of Pensions,
Sir
In the case of Mrs Sarah Swartwout, Widow of Corn'l Swartout, respecting whom I wrote you yesterday I beg leave to refer you to his affidavit in support of the claim of Josiah Hinkley now a Pensioner under the act June 7, 1832. I am informed that Mr Swartwout's testimony in that case will show what services he himself rendered-
Very Respectfully
Your Obd Sevnt
[signature] Lemuel Jenkins
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House of Reps D.C. Jany 29 1840
J. L. Edwards Esq
Sir,
I send you herewith a Supplemental aff't in the case of Sarah Swartwout for a pension
Also the declaration of Batshaler Cliste widow & for a pension
your attention is [illegibel] to them as soon
as your other duties will permit
I am Respectully
[signature] D. Russell
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[envelope]
[vertical script, left side]
S. Swartwout

J. L. Edwards
Com'r of Pensions
Washington City

[vertical script, right side]
Hon. D. Russell 
HR
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Lansingburgh Feby. 17th 1840
Sir In answer to yours of Feby 3d Inst in the case of Sarah Swartwout you have the evidence of Moses Dusenberry who testifyed (sic) that he was well  acquainted with Cornelius Swartwout and Sarah his wife, from the commencement of the war to the time of his death and knew him to be in the service - And the evidence of Nathan Howard who testified that the said Cornelius some time before his death applied to him to make out his papers for a Pension was shortly after taken sick & Died And the evidence of John Folyard Identifying Cornelius Swartwout the applicants husband as belonging to the 3d Regiment New York line - and it appears from the record in the Secretarys office that there was but one Cornelius Swartwout in said regiment - and who received his bounty land-- as also appears from the affidavit of said Cornelius Two sons that this Father the said Cornelius had in his possession a Title of a Military tract of land - Sir I cannot but think that on a reexamination of the Testimony in this case, that there is sufficient evidence to Support the Widows claim. concedding (sic) the difficulty from the lapse of time of obtaining evidence of Revolutionary services-
I am Respectfully Yours
[signature] Andrew Follet Esqr

J. L. Edwards
Com of Pensions

P.S. If on further examination you should not think the proof sufficient for an allowance you will please refer the papers to the Secretary of War.
A.F.
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To the Hon'bl Henry Vail
Sir you will perceive by the inclosed (sic) affidavit that the application of Widow Swartwout was made some time since. And that the inclosed (sic) is additional Evidence in answer to thing of November 10th Inst. Your attention to this will be thankfully Recd
By your Respected Friend
[signature] Andrew Follet Esq
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House of Reps D.C. Mar 13. '40
J.L. Edwards Esq
Sir
I send you herewith the enclosed proofs in case now pending in your office your early attention to them is respectfully [illegible]
I am with great respect
D. Russel
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[vertical script in left margin]
NB The reason I have not answered you in Derindon Case I have not yet got it to my mind But I think you had beter (sic) [illegible] her & you shall share as well as I Doe - I have as yet received nothing in the Wilson Case

Lansingburgh
Sir
I inclose (sic) you the statement of the Sevice (sic) of Martin Vanden-warkin & Mr Edwards objections to the allowance of the same You wil (sic) Revue (sic) them and take your own course.
Also enclose you the Clames (sic) of the Widow Swortwout with Mr Edwards objections to the Allowance on the account of Identity - which in my opinion has ben (sic) clearly maid out which on the Examination of the Evidence I think you will be of my opinion the Claimants Declaration shows that at the time of service they Resided in Fishkill - M Dusenberry Evidence shose (sic) that fact and [lined out " the not"] the time thay (sic) moved to Troy and of said Cornelious Service -
& you have the Evidence of John Folger a Pensioner who states that he became acquanted (sic) with said Cornelious while lying at Still Winter at the time of the Surrender of Burgouyn [Burgoyne] & understood he belonged to the 3d Regiment of the New York line - and that after the war he again became acquainted with said Cornelius in the Citty of Troy and oftin (sic) Conversed with him on thear (sic) Revolutionary services-
& you have the evidence of said Cornelious two sons of his having a title of [illegible] lands which was oftin (sic) saw & well recollect his selling it-
You also have the Evidence of Nathin Howard of Troy taht said Cornelious Caled (sic) on him sum (sic) time before his death to make out his Pension Papers
& that before he got them completed he died-
All of which Evidence you will find with the Department
Yours Respectfully
[signature] Andrew Follet

I am making out new Clame (sic) which
I Shall send on as soon as [ilelgible] get
them Reddy (sic) let me here from you
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Lansingburgh 13th April 1840
Sir
In yours of the 26th February last you refered (sic) to the Secretary of State for further evidence to Identify the clamants (sic) husband Cornelius Swartwout which I did and forward the same to you-- In your Answer of the 23d March it appears you expected the Record would have stone ware (sic) the clamants (sic) husband resided at the time be received his title for his land, and as it did Not - you thought that part might be obtained - I agane (sic) Cauld (sic) On the Secretary who after making serch (sic) could find no Evidence where he resided at the time-- if you will Examine the applicants evidence it will show that they Resided at the time the little was given in the town of Fishkill in the County of Dutchess, it appears that you make this request on the account of thane (sic) being three individuals of the same name in the service- it is evident that Nether (sic) of the others could be the persons under whoe (sic) we clame (sic) as it appears from the Records that one belonged to Col McCloughry  Ruig't an invalid pensioner of $48 pr year the other belonging to the Militia-- the one under which we clame (sic) belongs to the Contital (sic) line there being no other One in the Contital (sic) by the name of Cornelius Swartwout which has been fully identifyed (sic) by John Folyerd in his affidavid (sic) as being the Soldier under which we Clame (sic) as well as the Evidence of said Cornelius two sons of Receiving his land - all of which must be suffiient (sic) at this late state of things to satisfy that that the Clamants (sic) Husband is the Ritful (sic) Clamant (sic)
Yours Respectly (sic)
[signature] Andrew Follet Esqr

JL Edwards Esqr
Com'r of Lewens

Pleas to let me here from the Clames of the
Widow Sever And Clute
[iniotials] AF
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EJ'r letter on Widow Swartwouts Case 12th May 1840

[vertical script, right margin at bottom]
N 30. 1840
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Pension Office
May 12. 1840
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 13th ult. relative to the claim of Mrs Sarah Swartwout, widow of Cornelius Swartwout, I have to inform you, that her claim cannot be allowed upon the proof on file. As yet the identity of her husband as the soldier for whose service she claims a pension, has not been established,
I am respectfully
Your Obt Servt.
J. L. Edwards
Andrew Follet, Esqr
Lansingburgh
N. York
Page 54

Grafton
[illegible] Decr 1841
Dear Sir
Believing that the inclosed (sic) affidavit in addition to the documents already on file will fully satisfy the regulations & requisitions of the- Pension office I have to request that you will present it & ask immediate action thereon. Your assistance will in this case be duly appreciated by myself as you will perceive by the enclosed atter that I am authorized to act as agent for the widow
I am
Very respectfully Yours
[signature] John Tilley
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Troy
February 27, 1844
Sir
Enclosed I send you a letter, and power of attorney from Mrs. Hannah Neil of Pittstown widow of Thomas Neil She has been trying for a long time to procure a pension and as she states is needy and very old. You will confer upon her a great favor upon Neil if you will inform me what proof is necessary to establish her claim, that she may not be subjected to unnecessary delay in procuring her pension. The particularly requests that the certificate should be sent to me,
Respectfully yours,
[signature] H. A. McClure,

J.L. Edwards Esq.
Comm. of Pensions,
Washington City

P. S.
I am requested to enquire what proof is wanting to establish the claim of Sarah Swarout [Swartwout] widow of Cornelious Swartwout, will you please inform me
[signature, initials] H. A. Mc,
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Troy
April 19th1844
Sir
I am sorry to trouble you again, though in your communication of the 15th instant adrest (sic) to Miss H. A. McClure of this city, in the case of Sarah Swartwout you spoke of a considerable correspondence [illegible] taken place with said agent and representative in Congress
I have applide (sic) to her agent A. Follett Esq of Lansingburgh but can get no satisfaction of him, and the member of congress you spoke of. I do not know who he is thairfour (sic) if you will please to inform me who he is and his residents you will much oblige me
yours Respectfully
[signature] D. M. Brugg

J. L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City 
D. C.
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[vertical script, left margin]
Let. Hon. Jacob Broom, Jan 20, 1857
[vertical script, left margin, reversed]
See case of Sarah Swartwout, Adm'd Act July 4. 1836 - New York

4914
Sarah Swartwout N.Y.
Andrew Follet Sep 1838-
Same 10 Nov 1838. Same Nov
21 1838 Hon H Vail 20 Dec
1838- same 6 Feby 1839-
A Follet 27 July 1839 - Same
23 Octo 1839 - Same 5 Nov 1839
same 28 Dec 1839- Hon David
Russell 3 Feby 1840 Same
26 Feby 1840-- same 23 March
1840 - Sec War 16 June 1840-
G F Yates Feby 11 1842 -Mr
H A McClure 15 Apl 1844 -Hon
W Hubbell Apl 27 1884. Same
June 24 1844 - Jas Swartwout
March 12, 1845, Arad Doy Nov
27 1848. Hon R Sage July 25
1856. Hon I Broom Aug 1856
(over )
July 4 1836
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Sarah Swartwout
N.Y.
Letters to Mr. H A McClure 15 April 1844
[lined out]
" to Hon A S. Hubbard April 27 '44
" " D {illegible] June 24, '44
" " [illegible] March 17, '45
" " Arad [illegible] Nov 27, '48

Act July 4, 1836
Page 59

[lined out "8707"]
4914  Sept. 8, 1838
do. to [illegible] 10 Nov. [illegible] do. lt
Same Nov. 21. 1838-
to Hon H. Vail 20. Dec. 1848
to same 6. Feb. 1839
to A. Follet 27 July 1839
to same 23 Oct 1839
to same 5 Nov. 1839
to same 28 Dec. 1839
to Hon David Russell 3. Feb. 1840
to same 26 Feb. 1840
to same 23 March 1840
to Sec. War 16 June 1840
G. F. Yates, July 11th 1842
Act 4. July 1836
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10,346
P.O. Sarah Swartwout
Service: [blank]
[stamp] REJECTED
Enlisted: [blank] , 18  .
Discharged: [blank] , 18  .
Application filed: [blank] , 18  .

See admitted
File 29.605
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[left facing page]
1917 Mch. 26. Hist. to Miss Orilla
M. Tuthill ¢
1938 Apr 15- Hist to Mrs. {illegible]
(see ltr in claim 28904 of Jacobus [illegible]

[right facing page]
29.605
Levy WIDOW, &c.
File No. [blank]
Sarah Swartwout
Widow
Cornelius Swartwout
Priv. Rev War
Act: July 4 1836
---
Index: -- Vol. A Page 301
[Arrangement of 1870.}
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(Private)
Jany 17, 1837
Dear Sir
In recalling your attention to the case of Sarah Swartwout I deem it proper that you should understand the ground on which I do so, I have examined the papers, & finding them, in my judgment, fully sufficient, and, indeed one of the plainest cases which has come before the Committee, to entitle the applicant to her pension I was unwilling to bring the matter to the consideration of the House until I could afford you an opportunity
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to review the decision of the department.
The facts established are.
1st Sarah is the widow of Cornelius Swartwout
2nd Cornelius Swartwout was a revolutionary Soldier & so proved by the direct testimony of three who knew him during the revolutionary war.
3rd The records of New York exhibit the fact that he served from 1776 to the close of the war.
4 - The family record estables (sic) the fact of Marriage & the ages of the children.
The whole taken together,
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in connection with the fact that testimony is before you that no other Cornelius Swartwout was known, is sufficient to establish the identity. The Old Soldiers testify that they knew him and his widow during and after the war & that she is his identical widow.
I hope, my dear Sir that you will reconsider the decision and come to a different conclusion, as I really do not wish to bring before the House a case to my mind so clear-
I have the honor to be
Very Respectfully
Your Obedt. Set
[signature] Jacob Broom
Senate
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House of Rep
Wash July 21, 1856
Hon J Minot
Com of Patents
Sir
I desire to have the suspended papers in the case of Susan Swartwout widow of Cornelius Swartwout, sent to this House to be referred to the committee on Revolutionary Claims.
I am very respectfully
Your obt serve
Russel Serge
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House of Rep
Wash July 1836
Hon J Minot
Com of Pensions
Sir,
I have been requested to ask of
you to have the papers in the case of Sarah Swartwout
widow of Cornelious Swartwout, sent to me in order that
they may be considered by the committee on Revolutionary Pensions of which I am Chairman,
I am very respectfully
You obe Servant
[signature] Jacob Broom
Chr Com. Rev. Pen.
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Washington, D.C
Nov. 13th 1830
Sir,
I had the honor on the 3rd of Oct last, to call your attention & the case of Mrs Sarah Swartwout, of New York, widow of Col Cornelius Swartwout, suspended in the Pension Office, on the grounds of identity," &I have the honor to enclose Mr Andrew Folletts letter, which states that "as their is no other Col. Swartwout in the Conn. Line, either claiming or drawing a pension, shows clearly that he in the man."
I have had no opportunity to see the papers in this case, and therefore, have the honor to request that a reexamination may be made into the facts of this case, and the result of said examination reported to you upon this my appeal.
I have the honor to be,
Your Obt Svt
[signature] Th. Lumpkin

Hon Alex'n H. H. Stuart
Secretary of the Interior Dept.
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Washington, D.C.
Oct. 3rd, 1830
Sir,
I have the honor to enclose herewith a letter from Andrew Follet, Esq, of New York with four papers, relating to the case of Mrs Sarah Swartwout, widow of Cornelius Swartwout. I desire ^that^ this case may be reexamined, and if not allowed that the objections to its admission may be pointed out to you upon this my appeal.
Identity is the principle question. This I believe will be clearly established upon a fair examination
I have the honor to be,
[illegible] Most Respy
Your Obt Sevt
[signature] Th Lumpkin
Hon. A. H. H. Stuart
Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior
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[vertical script in left margin]
As Dennyneter (sp?) is Dead which is best to Procede (sic) on his Declaration or Draw all new one for the Heirs.

Lansingburgh
Oct 1850
Sir
I have got a writtin (sic) Agrement (sic) with the heirs of Dennyneter (sp?) who died last march - this case has bin (sic) badly manneged (sic) by Sternes & Hoyt of New York, which no dout (sic) you heard of for which Reson (sic) I [illegible] the case -  I hold $300 or more of Cont. Received for his Revo'l Services-
---
{In the Clames (sic) of Col. Swartwout Widow at the time the Judge took her Decleration (sic) she was Confined to her bed and was unable to give a statement of her husbans (sic) Servis (sic) ---
You se (sic) the difficult in the case is identity - which I think as thear (sic) is no other Col. Swartwout in the Cont. Line Either Claiming or Drawing a Pension shose (sic) Clerly (sic)  that he is the man ---
You will please to let me no (sic)  what you think of the Equety (sic) of the claims as I dont wish to offer my Clames (sic) unless I here (sic) them to be just and
Yours Respectfully
[signature] Andrew Follett}

NB
Should any of the Clames (sic) left with you not be likely of Success I think you had better not present them for further hering (sic)
In your last you stated you would send the law and for ^me^ obtaining [illegible] lands which I wish you will as soon as you can obtain them
let me here how you are geting (sic) along -----
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Pension Office
June 24. 1844
The enclosed letter has been returned to this office by a person named E. Quin, who says he has no connexion with the case, to which it refers. It would seem that A. Joy is the Agent for Sarah Swartwout, and that the information contained in the letter to you was intended for him.
I have the honor to be,
Very respectfully,
Your obedient Servant,
J L Edwards

Mr. Quin sent me some cases, & when Mr Joy returned it to me, I sent to M. Quin supposing he sent it, it appears he did not perhaps you can refer to the case & see the date of my letter accompanying the application from that date I may find who sent it-
Respectfully,
Yr, Obe. Sr
[signature] W. S. Hubbe;;

Hon. W. S. Hubbell
Bath
New York,
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[envelope]

[vertical text, left side]
June 10, 1844
[ilelgible initials]
S. Swartwout
S. Swartwout

James L, Edwards
Comm'r of Pens[ions]
Washington,
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Sambira, N.Y. June 6 '44.
James L. Edwards Esq.
Dear Sir, 
The enclosed comm'n (sic), Mr. Hubbell sent me, under the misapprehene in that I was concerned in the case, I am not, but would you send me data, evidence &c of applicant and of the Witnesses, deponents, and officers before whom taken, I may be able to put the enclosed, or any other comm'n from you into proper hands
Rec'ly Yours
[signature] E. Quin
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[circular stamp]
U.S. Pension Office
Mar 7 1917

505 West 135 St
N. Y. City, March 6, 1912

Rev Sec arr

Pension Office,
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen,
I am making application for membership into the Washington Heights Chapter of D.A.R. The regent would like the following data to complete my papers and has requested me to write to you for the information.
My Revolutionary ancestor was Cornelius Wynkoop Swartwout. His application [interlined script " Cornelius Swartwout S26774"] for pension was signed Feb. 23 1787. The data to be supplied is as
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follows:-
Date of birth & death of Maria Swartwout wife of
Wilhelmus Westbrook and daughter of Gerardus Swartwout who was son of Cornelius Wynkoop Swartwout
Date of death of Gerardus Swartwout
Date of birth, marriage and death of Matilda Whited Swartwout wife of Gerardus S
Date of birth, death of Sarah [interlined "S29605"] Swartwout wife of Cornelius [lined out "W."] S. also her maiden name.
Where is Maghaghkeneck, in what county and state located and what is the place called now.
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Kindly let me know what is the fee for the enclosed information, and I will forward it immediately
Cordially yours
For America
[signature] Miss Orilla M. Tuthill
(Grand daughter of Maria Swartwout).
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[illegible initial] Rev. War Section.
March 28, 1917.
Miss Orilla M. Tuthill,
505 West 135th Street,
New York City, N. Y.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the sixth instant, you are advised that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Cornelius Wynkoop Swartwout.
The papers in claim W. File No. 29,805 Rev. War, show that one Cornelius Swartwout sometimes called Cornelius C. Swartwout, was born July 12, 1757, married March 30, 1780 Sarah Ter Bush who was born March 30, 1757.
He died September 22, 1821 and she was allowed pension for his services of eight months as a Sergeant in Captain Robert Wood's co., Colonel Pawling's regt. of New York Militia, on her application executed  April 30, 183p, while a resident of Westerlo Albany Co., New York.
Only children given in the papers on file in the claim.
Johannis born September 15, 1780.
Henry " May 24, 1782.
Nelly " September 15, 1783.
Mynderd " May 31, 1785.
Abraham " March 25, 1787.
George Washington " December 20, 1788.
Jacobus " October 19, 1790.
Nathan " October 17, 1792.
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Sarah Swartwout died May 23, 1842, and Henry Swartwout her administrator reported the following surviving children only, in 1851:
John Swartwout
Abraham Swartwout
George Swartwout
James Swartwout
Simon Swartwout
Sarah Miller.
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S.26,774 It is proper to add that Cornelius Swarthout of Peenpack, New York, who applied for pension in 1787, was born March 25, 1761, place not stated; he served in Captain Abraham Cuddeback's company, Colonel James McClaghry's regiment of Ulster County New York Militia, and in a scouting party against Indians, was wounded in the right hip, for which he was pensioned. In 1886 he resided at Neversink, New York,
The date and place of his death are not shown, and there is no information whatever in regard to his family.
Very respectfullly,
[signature] M Saltzgaber
Commissioner.

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April 15, 1938
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Miss Maud T. Hawley
Route 1, Box 64
Ashland, Oregon

CORNELIUS SWARTHOUT
W. 29605
BA-J/AHIP: MLB
Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Jacobus Swartwout; that of his son, Philippus, and that of his grandson, Cornelius Wynkoop Swartwout, the son and grandson having been killed, supposedly, in battle in 1779, also, the record of Gerardus Swartwout, son of Cornelius W., named above, and that of Abraham Ingersoll,  of New York or Pennsylvania, and finally that of his father, Elspeth Ingersoll.
There is no claim for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War or War of 1812 of an Elspeth Ingersoll, Philippus or Gerardus Swartwout. The Revolutionary War record of Cornelius Swartwout, also, the record of the only Jacobus Swartwout found in the Revolutionary War records of this office are furnished you herewith. If this is not the record of the Cornelius Swartwout in whom you are interested, another search of the records will be made, if you will furnish as much as possible of the following data in regard to him: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of wife or widow. This information is necessary, also, in order to identify the record of Abraham Ingersoll who served in the Revolution or War of 1812.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator