Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4527, Cornelius Van Fleet, New Jersey
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(3 - 1776)
SERVICE
New Jersey
CONTENTS
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Van Fleet, Cornelius
Sarah
NUMBER
W. 4527
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Penns
No 18844
varia
Cornelius Van Fleet
of Lycoming Co in the State of Penna
who was a Private in the company commanded
by Captain Schooley
by Col. West of
the Regt commanded
for 9 months
in the Troops
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania
as the rate of 30 Dollars - Cents per annum
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 8 day of Oct
1833 and sent to W. Cox Ellis
Muncy Lycoming Co. P.
Arrears to the 4th of Sep. 1833
75.00
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 March 1834
15.00
Ⓧ
1000
=
Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by D. Brown
Clerk,
Book E.
Vol. 5 Page 65
Paid at
the act
from 4th
1839. Agt
1840
the treasury under the
6th April 1838
Sept 1838 to 4
┃ notified 2d Jany
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State of Pennsylvania
Lycoming County Sct On this 6th day of October AD 1832
personally appeared in open court before the Judge
of the Court of Common pleas of Lycoming County now
sitting Cornelius Van Fleet Esquire, a resident and just
of the Peace in Washington township in Lycoming County
in Pennsylvania aged between 75 and 76 years, who being
first duly sworn, according to Law, doth on his oath, make
the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit
of the act of Congress, passed June 7th 1832
That he entered the service of the United States under the
following named officers, and served as herein stated
In March 1776 there was a call for part of the militia of Hund
County in the State of New Jersey when I then lived, it
was the first call upon the Militia in that part of New Jersey
, in the Revolutionary war, I volunteered as a private
in a company of Militia of that County - Capt Joseph Hanker
son was the captain of the company to which I belonged, but
to the best of my recollection I think he did not March
with the company, who commanded the company while
in service I cannot now remember. I think the 1st
Lieutenant of the company while in service was named
Lane. The draft was made from the whole regiment
which was commanded by Col. W Maher he did not
go out at that time. I think the company detailed on that
service was upwards of 60 men. We marched to Perth -
Amboy and then to Staten Island, when we lay some
time - the time not exactly remembered. In the month
of August 1776, the part of the militia to which I belonged
in Hunterdon County was again called out. There was a
certain number out of each company called, and in case of
drafting the quota was then made up by volunteer-
I volunteered as a private upon this call and marched
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under the command of Captain John Tenbrook
Col Wm Mahel was the Colonel of the Regiment
but I cannot remember whether he was on duty on this
we marched to Perth Amboy and lay the
month or more. We were there at the time of the Battle of
Long island, could hear the firing plaint, and saw the
smoke rising like a great cloud-- One half of the militia
Hunterdon County, and I think of that part of New Jersey
, which was near the lines of the enemy were
continually on duty I think from August 1776 to som
time in the spring of 1777- my Father W Vanfleet, my
brother and van Flett and myself were on the militia
all the age exemption from Militia duty was 53
when my brother or self were at home, and a call was made
upon our Father who was then about the age of emption
we either of us volunteered for him as his substitute and
and to perform our own tour of duty at the same time
under this family arangement, and to comply with the
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draft made of the militia of Hunterdon County
I was on duty and in service from the end of the Town
after August 1776. nearly during all the full and winter
1776 and in the spring of 1777. I was a private in
that service till April 1777 under the command of different
Captains say Jos. Hankerson, Moses East, Thomas Jones
and Don Jennings, I served under Capt Jones, during the
month of November and December 1776 to the best of my
recollection, at the time of the retreat of the American
army thigh New Jersey, to Pennsylvania, we lay at
Elizabeth town point when the army marched them. Elizabeth
Town under General Washington - here for the first and
last time, I saw that great and good man, marching
in the year of the army, after the army had and
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then Elizabeth Town. I was detailed with about
20 others, to guard the transportation of military stores
by the passage of Staten Island sound & Barton
river to New Brunswich-- I believe I was a
Sargent at that time. This service was considered
dangerous, on account of the force of the British on
Staten Island - From New Brunswick, the militia
were detailed on different duty. The part of the militia
to which I was attached under John Tenbrook when
was on the mare four Batation, Lieutenant Colonel
John Taylor had the command of the Regiment
Thomas Jones was our Captain - we marched the
Boundbrook, and Flemington to the Deliver in
crossed into Pennsylvania, recrossed the Delaware
and joined part of our Regiment at Renny Town
Then Marched up the Delaware to Easton and
brought down all boats, and other craft on the river
to Shewed ferry, to prevent the Enemy from crossing the
Delawan from thence we marched to the Rositanand
lay then, the remainder of the winter of 1776.7
while the British army lay at New Brunswick-
December 1776 and January 1777 while I was on
at the Battle of Trenton and Princeton were fought
the last of April 1777 I moved to Sussex County
New Jersey. In the fall of 1778 or 1779 and which year I
and remember I was called out as a militia man
the company of Captain Samuel Schooley the British
my then were in New York and on Staten Island
was another company of Militia engaged in the same
will, under the command of Capt Benjamin McCollough
the companies were stationed at Elizabeth Town to guard that
at New Jersey from the incursions of the enemy
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both companies were under the command of Colfort
West, and Major Bescharer, I remember that Jacob
Shipman whom I have known ever since and who
now resides in many creek Township in
Lycoming County, was the Lieutenant of the company of
Cape McCulloch - I was afterwards out in a
short tour in the upper end of Sussex County and
the Tories who were very troublesome, at that time
there is no person that I know of
now living in this part
and Daniel Dugan
Pennsylvania besides Jacob Shepman
who known
my part of my services in New Jersey during the revolution
any was most of my early companions and kind
who are not now removed by death must reside
perhaps in New Jersey, my native states that
for advanced in life, remote from the scenes of my
service in early years. I find myself unable to effect
statement of this declaration except by the Testimony
mentioned. In 1783 I moved
in the Jersey to the Northumberland now in
County in Pennsylvania when I have resided ever
& still continue to live - Jacob Shipman
moved from Jersey in the year 1784 to the same
law and has lived in
this county ever since
while the American army lay at Valley forge
from a continental army then in the service of
United States for that winter & tell may hath
winter -
Daniel Dugan, who resides (I believe) in Franklin
ship in Lycoming County was in service with me
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militia man from Hunterdon County in New Jersey
Perth Amboy in 1776 and at Elizabeth Town
in the British were in New York and stated
island
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The testimony of Jacob Shipman and Daniel
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Dugan will be annexed, in support of this declar
ration
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He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to
a Pension or annuity, except the present and
declares, that his name is not on the Pension
roll of the agency of any state
Sworn and subscribed the day and year
aforesaid
Wife
Corn Plent
We Peter Vanderbelt a Justin of the peace & John Braver
residing in Lycoming County do hereby certify that we
an well acquainted with Cornelius Van Reed Esquire
who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration
and we believe him to be between 75 and 76 years
of age, and that he is reputed and believed in
the neighborhood, when he resides, to have been
a soldier of the revolution and that we concur
in that opinion
Sworn and subscribed the day and year
aforesaid
W
Peter Caneabell
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John Beeler
And the said Court do hereby certify and declare their
opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after
putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war depart
ment, that the above named applicant was a Revolu
the soldier and served as he states. And the Court
further certifies, that it appears to them that Peter Vanderbelt
a Justice of the peace & In Beaver
who have signed the preceed
certificate are resident in Lycoming County and are credible
persons
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persons and that their statement is entitled to
credit
John Cummings
A. Davidson
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I Joseph Wood Clerk of the Court of Common pleas
of Lycoming County aforesaid do hereby certify that the
foregoing contains with the annexed depositions
the original proceedings of the said Court in the
matter of the application of Cornelius Van Fled
Esquire for a Pension
I further certify that Simon Schuyler Esquire and
Henry Feenston Esquire before whom the annexed
depositions of Jacob Shipman and Daniel Dugan
have been taken a Justices of the peace of Lycoming
County commissioned and acting as such,
day of October AD 1832
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and the seal of the said Court the 6th
Wood Lot

the said applicant in answer to the interrogatory direct
by the war department to be propounded declares as
follows
I was born in Hunterdon County in the State of
New Jersey on the 6th day of March 1757
2 Then is a record of my age which I have often
seen, entered in my fathers family Bible-
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3
4
I lived in Hunterdon County in New Jersey
when first called into service, I have lived in
the revolutionary war in Northumberland
and Lycoming County in Pennsylvania
and still continue to reside in Lycoming County
I volunteered and was drafted as a milita
man as I have stated in my declaration
I was sometimes a substitute for my Father
to this I can no further answer them I have
stated in my declaration
- I received a discharge as Elizabeth Town
in 1778 or 9 - by whom given I cannot rement
what has become of it. supposing that it was
or of any use to me-
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I never received a commission-
I am known to Judge John Cummings
to Samuel Stewart to Genl Jas. B. Anthony
John Beaver and Peter Vanderbelt Esque
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℗
Lycoming County
personally appeared before me the Subscriber one of the
Justices of the peace in and for the County of Lycoming
Daniel Dugan who upon his solemn oath doth dep
and say that he was personally acquainted with Corner
Vanflut the above aplicant in the year 1776 and after
& that this deponent was in the same company and and
the same captain in Cap Simbrook at Perth Ambay
at the time the Battle was on Long Island and new
Messmates at that time & that this Deponent was out
at other different tours afterwards in company with the
above named Cornelius Vanfleet in the service of the
United States & that the above named applicant is the same
person that this Deponent knew in the service of ┃
the United States
Sworn and Subscribed
before me the 3d Day of
October AD 1832
Henry Funston
his
Daniel H. Dugan
Brank
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Ly
son
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M
coming County
of Pennsylvania ⎬ ss
Before the subscriber one of the Justices of the
peace in & for said County, personally appeared Jacob
Shipman of Muncy creek township County and State
aforesaid, who being first sworn according to law
saith-- I became acquainted with Cornelius
Van Elect in the year of 1777. we both then resided
in Sussex County and State of New Jersey. In the
year 1778 or 1779. the Militia was called out to
guard the frontier. The British then had possession
New York and Staten Island Cornelius Van Hout
was attached to Capt. Saml Schooly's company
I was first Lieutenant in Capt. Benj. McCollough's
company - Both companies march to Elizabeth
town under Col. Jac. West and Maj. Bischare
The Militia were called for one month's to
Cornelius Van fleet as well as myself to the best
of my recollection, served out the full time
During one of the years above mentioned & well
remember, the companies to which van Fleet and ┃
even attached march to the upper and of Sallie
County against the tories, who were then very
troubleson
On head Quarty men at the
Bischard. We were out on duty this tour about
two links - At the time the American army lay at ┃
Valley Forge in Penna I remember that said Van But
drove a team in the Continental service
In the year 1783 said Van Fleet moved to them
North County now Lycoming County and in the year
1784 I moved to the same neighbourhood, where we
have both resided ever since
Sworn & subscribed
Od. 4. 1832
Before me
Justice of the peace
Jacob Shipman
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Lycoming County
application of
Cornelius Van Fleet
for a Pension
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16548
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State of Pennsylvania
Lycoming County ss
In the matter of the
application of Cornelius
Van fleet Esquire a resident and Justice of the peace
in Washington township in the County aforesaid, made
in open court of Common pleas of the said County on
the 6th day of October AD 1832, the appli
the to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress
passed June 7th 1832, the said applicant makes
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the following supplementary declaration, for the ┃
purpose aforesaid, and in order to explain and
obviate the objections of the war department in
relation to the said Declaration in Chief the
said Supplementary declaration being now
made to wit the 19th day of June 1833 before the
Simon Schuyler one of the Justices of the peace in
and for Lycoming County aforesaid
In my first service beginning in March 1776, when I
marched to Perth Amboy and State island, I was in service
to the best of my recollection about one month, stating the
length of time as near as I can
In my second service commencing in August 1776
served more than a month about one month and a half
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the company not having been relieved of the expiration
of their tour, so that to the best of my memory that
service continued for one month and a half as nearly as
I can state from
August 1776 to the last of March 1777. I was
as I have stated in my declaration in chief on duty
and in actual service, nearly all the time excepting that
out of the whole of that time I might have been at ┃
house about six weeks, but to state the facts contiously
say Two months -- say then that my service was
continued (with the above intermission) for five months
and this was all hard and dangerous service, being
for weeks together not two nights sleeping at the same
place-
In the Tour of service from Sussex County, in new any
as stated in my declaration in Chief in the fall
the year 1775 or 1779 I served one month to the best
of my recollection-
In the service against the Tories in the upper end of
Sussex County, in one or the other of the last mentioned
years I was on duty about one half a month ┃
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☐
I have the stated as minutely as I am able the
actual time of service in the army, except my
service in driving a continental Team attached
to the army service, for which I now understand
then is no compensation to be allowed under the
above mentioned at Congress-- so that the
whole of my service in actual duty in the
army as a private has been at least nine months
I am under the impression, that the whole service ┃
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was longer, But I am desirous, to state the amount
of service with caution-
Sworn and Subscribed before
Corn Van Fleet
me the said Justice of the peace
in and for said County the
19th day of June 1833
Witness my hand & seal
S Schuyler,
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State of Pennsylvania
Lycoming County Before me the subscribed
of the Justices of the peace in and for the County
aforesaid came Orrin Forsythe of the Borough of
Muncy in the said County, being a
credible witness, and man of respectability and
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well known to me, who being first duly sworn
according to Law doth upon his oath say
that he has been well acquainted with Daniel
Dugan who was examined as a witness in the
matter of the application of Cornelius Van Fleet Esq
for a pension, before Henry Parson Esqr upon the
2nd day of October 1832, that the said Daniel
Dugan is a credible witness and a man of
improachable character for truth and veracity
He also declares that he was well acquainted with
Jacob Shipman late of Muncy creek
Township in the said County now deceased
who in his life time was examined as a
witness in the above matter before
Simon Schuyler Esqr upon the 4th day
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day of October 1832, that the said Jacob Shepman

was always esteemed and known as a credible witness
and a man of truth and integrity-
He also states, that Henry Funston Esquire before
whom the deposition of Daniel Dugan appears
to have been taken is well known to him, that the
said deposition is in the hand writing of the
said Henry Funston Esq and that he is an
acting Justice of the peace in and for Lycoming
County aforesaid
Sworn and subscribed before
Orom Foreththe
said Justice of the peace
the 19th day of June 1833
Witness my hand and seal
S. Schuyler
upon the same 19th day of June 1833 came before
serion Schuyler the aforesaid Justice of the peace
as aforesaid, Benjamin McCarty of the Borough
Muncy in the said County, Esquire, one of the
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commissioners of the said County, being a credible
witness, and a man of respectability, and being
personally well known to me, who being first
duly sworn according to Law doth upon his
oath say, that he is well acquainted with Henry
Funston Esquire of Franklin Township in the said
County, that he knows his hand writing that the
deposition of Daniel Dugan a witness examined
before him on the 3rd day of October 1832 in the
of the application of Cornelius Van Fleet Esqr
for a pension, is in the hand writing of the said
Henry Funston Esq. who is an acting Justice of
the peace in and for the said County
and also that he is well acquainted with the said
Daniel Dugan, an aged man, a resident of Franklin
township aforesaid that he is a credible witness and
a man of truth and integrityand
also that he was well acquainted with Jacob
Shipman late of Muncy creek township in the said
County now deceased, who appears to have been
examined as a witness in the matter aforesaid
before Senion Schuyler Esqr a Justice of the peace in
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and for the said County of Lycoming upon the with
October 1832 before whom the deponent makes this
statement, that the said Jacob Shipman was
in his life time always considered a man of
strict integrity and honor, that he was a credible
witness and always so esteemed-
He further states that he has long known the above
named applicant Cornelius Van Fleet Esquire that
he for many years heard the said Van Fleet State
his services in the Revolutionary war in the State of
Jersey- that he has always been repented and belived
in the neighbourhood when he lives and is known
to be a revolutionary soldier, that the said Cornelius
Van Fleet Esq is a Justice of the peace in the ┃
County aforesaid and a man of reproachable
character for truth and integrity
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Sworn and subscribed before
Marty
on the said Justice of the peace the
said 19th June 1833 witness my hand
and seal
of
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State of Pennsylvania
Lycoming County Set
I Joseph Wood Prothonotary of the
Court of Common pleas in and for the said County
do hereby certify, that Henry Dunston Esquire of
Franklin Township in the said County is well
known to me, before whom the deposition of Daniel
Dugan appears to have been taken upon the
day of October 1832, that he is a Justice of
the peace in and for the said County duly Commin
ined and acting as such -
I further certify that Simon Schuyler Esqr of the ┃
Borough Muncy in the said County before
whom the deposition of Jacob Shipman now
deceased appears to have been taken upon
the 4th October 1832, the deposition of Orin
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Forsyth and Benjamin McCarty have been
taken upon the 19th of June 1833 is also well
known to me, that the said Senion Schuyler
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is a Justice of the peace in and for the said County
Lycoming duly commissioned and acting as
such-
I further certify that these supplementary proceeding
by me attached to the original papers in the
matter of the application of Cornelius Van Fleet
Esq before the Court aforesaid upon the 6th
October 1832, and that the same, on the whole
papers and record touching the matter aforesaid
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and
the seal of the said Court
the fifteenth day of August
1833
J. Wood
I
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part
Price
day 18 /12
See this letter in part
take under Court
intest
2569
Pennsylvania Pile
Sarah Winifleet
widow of Cornelius Van Fleet
Revolutionary war
, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
30 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the
22
day of Decr 1828
and sent to
Hon J. G. Chapman
Hook
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
ber 2, 1848, Page 287 at 2
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Declaration
Sarah Van Fleet
J.
Conyer
morning
To
&
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Sept 10. 1846
W
seal be
Sarah Van Fleet
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Declaration of Sarah be elect
State of
Pennsylvania of
On this the twenty fourth day of August
Eighteen hundred and forty six personally appear
ed be me one of the associate Judges of
the Court of Common pleas of Lycoming County
Sarah Van Fleet a resident of Washington
Township in the County of Wyoming State of
Pennsylvania, aged eighty five- yours,
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 act of Congress passed July 7th 1838
entitled An act granting half pay and pensions
to certain widows"" that she is the widow of
Cornelius Van Fleet, 1882
revolutionary war Recorded in the pension
office in Book E Vol 5 Page 63 by D Brown
Clerk, the further declares that she was married
to the said Cornelin an Elect on the twenty second
day of December in the year seventeen hundred
1
and eightythat
her husband the
aforesaid Cornelius Van Fleet, died on the
Seventh day of December eighteen
hundred and forty one
that she was
not married to him prior to his leaving the
service but the marriage to place previous
to the first of January Seventeen hundred and
ninety four viz at the time above stated and
she further declared that she still remain
widow Witness present
Sarah Van fleet
Son Rastness Jacob Shaper
mark
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above written before
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year
Bastression of the
associate Judge
Lycoming County
you do solemnly swear that the Record
here produced has been kept by you or in
your possession and that it is a true copy
of the original (which is now lost) and copied
by Lewis Franklin Carey Ans J. do. J Shaper
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
the first day of September 1846 St Bastress
I do hereby certify that Sarah Dan Fleet
cannot appear in open Court on account of
bodily infirmity and the said an Elect
is the same person named in the above
declaration
Son Bastress
one of the associates Judge
of the Court of Common plan
I do also certify that Jacob Shaffer
produced the family bible and has so to it
as above to be the only true family record
and I do certify that the leaf accompanying
this document was taken out of the family Bible
Soln Bastress
by me
Lycoming County SS
L. Martin is of the Court of Common Pleas of
Said County do hereby Certify Solomon Basties
Esq is duly commissioned one of the Associate
Judges of the said Court and the signature
ba
purporting to be his is genuine Witness my hand
Seal of said Court the 4th day of Sept 1846 L Martin
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Williamsport Sept 5th 1846
Mr J. L. Edwards
Sir
I do hereby send
you all the evidence we can collect according to
the pension law concerning the the marriage
of Cornelius and Sarah Van Fleet but we can get
same of the most respectable citizens of young
County to testify that the above named person
have lived together in the County above thirty
years all of which time he acknowledged
her to be his wife so for as any man in
Pennsylvania could do If the declaration
is sufficient let me known and
of will have a power of attorney shales
and send it on to the office if necessary to
that she can receive her person immediate
If you can the heirs children would
the you to send back the family record
Reman Yous
John R Fullmer ┃
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FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
Cornelius Van Fleet
son of William &
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Rutland his wife
was born March 1757.
Sarah Shipman Daughof
Matthias Chipman ┃
Margaret his wife was
born 27th 1761
Mary
the
Ill
in a

of
Cornelius ┃
Sarah his wife
was born Dec. 19. 1782
all
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liam Van Flextof
Cornelius C.
born, Col. 2. 1784.
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Claugh
Cornelius in
said his
" Nov 14 17th ┃
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BIRTHS.
Sarah J Fleet Daw
of Cornelius Fleck
O.C. was born Aug 17, 178
John V The son of
Co. Park & C.
was torn 1. 6. 1791.
1
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Matthias Shipman
lest son of Con.
was born Aug. 1793.
Hannah T. Clerk
of Dille S.C.
was born April 18. 1793
and
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.
Gorleston of
O Will
born May 1. 1860.
Betsey Co.
Ditto
was for 18 1903
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ALLAN
FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
Cornelius Van Fleet
Sarah Shipman
were married Dec 22. 178 ┃
MARRIAGES.
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No 16.548
Cornelius Van Fleet
Ho.
27 Feb. 33
Doz 4.5.14.16
of 274
L. Dewart
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BRIEF in the case of Cornelius Van Fleet
County of Lycoming in the State of Penna
(Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 70
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
Period.
In 1776 Augt
to 77 spring
" 7879
Duration of Service.
Years,
Months,
LYS.
Rank.
As a
┃ Volunt
┃ Called
Names of General and Field Officers
Len.
Col. Marhelm, Capt Hanker
┃ Hankerson, Carty, Jones
Jennings
Capt Schooly & Mr Collough
┃ Col. Wait
5. In what battles was he engaged? none
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Hunterdon C. N. P.
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by
incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Depositions
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
mentioned.
Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above
Levin Bell
Examining Clerk.
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Dear Sir:
January 31, 1939
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
BA-J/MS
Corn
in
Mr. Ray H. Brannaman
Industrial Commission of Colorado
State Office Building
Denver, Colorado
Reference is made to your request for information relative to
the Revolutionary War soldier, Cornelius Van Fleet, who was born in
1757, in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, and died in 1841.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the
pension claim, W. 4527, based on the military service of Cornelius
W. 4527
Van Fleet.
He was born March 6, 1757, in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, and
was the son of William and Audriana Van Fleet.
While living in "Readentown (probably meant for Readington) in
Hunterdon County, New Jersey, he enlisted in March, 1776, and served
at various times until sometime in 1778 or 1779, amounting to nine
months in all, as private with the New Jersey troops under Captains
Joseph Bankerson, John Tenbrook, Moses Bety, Thomas Jones, Jennings,
Samuel Schooley, and Benjamin McCullough, Colonels Mehelm, John Taylor
and John West. He and his brother, Garret, often served as substitutes
for their father, William Van Fleet, who was then about fifty-three
years of age.
In 1733. Cornelius Van Fleet moved from New Jersey to Northumberland
(which was later Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 6, 1832,
at which time he was a resident of Washington Township, Lycoming County,
Pennsylvania.
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Cornelius Van Fleet died December 7, 1841.
Cornelius Van Fleet married at Greenwich, Sussex County, New Jersey
, December 22, 1780, Sarah Shipman, who was born January 7.
1761, and was the daughter of Matthias and Margaret Shipman.
Sarah Van Fleet was allowed pension on her application executed
August 24, 1844, at which time she was a resident of Washington Town
ship, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania,
Children of Cornelius and Sarah Van Fleet:
Margaret
William
Mary
Sarah
John
Matthias
Hannah
Jared
Betsey
born December
19
8
2
W
October
November
August
December
August
April
May
January
19.
2,
12,
19.
6.
2
1782.
1784.
1786.
1789.
1791.
1793.
18
1796.
4, 1800.
9, 1803.
In 1832, Jacob Shipman (not shown whether he was related to widow,
the Revolution and moved in 1784 to what was then Northumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
Sarah) was living in Nuney Creek Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania,
and stated that while living in Sussex County, New Jersey, he served in
There are no further data relative to the family of Cornelius
Van Fleet.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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1908 Oct 17 Hist to Mrs
Lucy S. Allen
1808, Nov. 27. To Dr. Mr Genl
For tombstone.
for
1914 Jan. 6. That to Mo. A.
Marston Ames, Iowa
1919 Oct. 19. To Thos. H. S. Schooley
only one stone
persons
1927. Attest to
H.W. Alfer M.S.
1928 Aug 13 West
W. W. Kille. See letter
in Abraham Van Fleet
1931. Feb. 3. hist to
┃ Joe E. Baird
┃ 21 Mar his
Mrs. A. J. Phillip
┃ 1931, Apr. 20 Hist W
S. W. Olson
Decis
Pittinger
-
R
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 4527 ┃
Sarah, Venfleet, ┃
Widow
Cornelius Van fleet
Rev War
---
Act: Feb 2d 1848
Index: -- Vol. M, Page 194
Arrangement of 1870.
39 Jan. 31. Hist to the
pay A. Brannaman
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Williams for ye to Dec 2d 1842
Edwards Esq
he
I again transmit
you the deposition of these two person who testified
before and it has been certified by the Justice
if you have any more objections please send them
on to me immediately so that all things can be
corrected as soon as possible. The claims pension
from the death of her husband until present
Remain Yours Respectfully
John R. Fullmer
Page 36

12807
Sarah Van Fleet
same, Nov. 21. 1846
wid of Cornelius W. 4527
Act 1838
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ASION
15
1919
S.
THOMAS H. S. SCHOOLEY
ATTORNEY
22 AVERY AVE. H. CRANESSES
DETROIT
Reesey
Sir:
Sept. 11th, 1919
Commissioners of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Will you please send me a certificate outlining the
facts contained in the petition for a pension made by
Cornelius Van Fleet? Was member of N.J. Militia.
Later lived in Northumberland or Lycoming County, Penn.
The published book of pension records for the Middle States
page 168 says that in 1833 he was age 77 and was then
in Lycoming County. I will thank you for all names of
persons, places, and dates disclosed by him in his apin.
Respectfully
 T H S Schooley
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R
THOMAS H. S. SCHOOLEY
ATTORNEY
ROSAVERY AVE. H. CRANESSES
DETROIT
Feby. 8th, 1919
S
1319
C
S
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Penna. Says pension began in 1795 under law of 1785.
W. 14.527
Also a transcript from the petition of Cornelius Van Fleet of
Lycoming Co. Penna. He is reported as soldier of the New Jersey
troops. On roll 1833 at age 77.
I should like to know what names are disclosed and ages of their
children and those intermarried with them as well as the service
rendered as soldiers.
Will you kindly advise me what the records of your office show
as to pensions allowed to any of the name Schooley, Scholey, Scoley
of New Jersey or Penn'a as soldiers of the Rev. War. Also as to
Neilson or Nelson of Northampton Co. Penn'a? Also as to Meddaugh
or Middagh of same county? Also as to Sullyman, Sillaman ( except
Thomas Silliman which you have sent me of same county in Penna
I'll thank you very cordially for your kindness,
,
I beg to ask you for a transcript from the records of the petition sole
for a pension made by Philip Gibbon or Gibbons. The published list 10, 182
of Pensioners of the Rev. War show his name as of Chester Co.
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Pension Bureau
me
office
Ames, Iowa
Dec 30, 1913
Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs
An aged aunt tells me
that my great-great-grandmother
Mrs
Van Fleet sometimes
written Van Fleet, living at
Elamsport Penn drew a
pension in her old age for her
husbands service in the Revolutionary
War. Her husband
my great great grandfather "
was known as Squire Van
Fleet. He moved to Penn. from
New Jersey just after the
Revolution
Will you kindly send
whatever records your
has concerning them
Mrs. A. Marston
Ames, Iowa
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Wm Fort Pa. Oct. 8. 1908
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington
Dear Have you a war service of
Cornelius Van Fleet Born March -
1757. Died Dec. 1841. aged 84.
10 days. He is burried near Allen
Lycoming Co. Pa. His wife drew
a pension which stoped about
18 Lord
ent
Objects to order a governing
Stone for his grave, at present
---
unmarked & for historical purposes
I have furnished all my available
Datte hoping it may be of use in
the search
Respectfully &c
Lucy Spalding Allen
of Cemetery St.
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8039.
Pennsylvania
Sarah Van Fleet
widow of Cornelius Van Fleet
who was a Private
in the Revolution
Husb. died 7th Decr 1841.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
30 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certify
11
and so
cate of Pension issued the
. day of Dec. 1846
it to
John R. Fulmer,
Williamsport
Vol.
Act of March 3, 1843.}
and 17th June 1844.
Recorded in Book
Page 118,
. Hon James
Feb 15th 1847.
Rept
Pollock
Duplicate Certificate issued
18 Feb. 1847, and sent to Hon.
J. Pollock, House of Representatives
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Second Comptroller's Office,
Dec. 26th 1839.
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An
act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain
-
-
---
Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury
of the United States, Cornelius Van Fleet
a Pensioner on the Roll of the Philadelphia Agency, at
the rate of Thirty Dollars and
Conts
per annum, under the law of the 7th June 1832
has
been paid at this Department, from the 4th of Sept. 1838.
to the 4th March 1839
Repectfully yours
Morris
Sir:
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Present.
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Cancelled
Payment to be made at
Philadelphia by
Isaac Roach
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the
Agency of
Pennsylvania
Payable on the 4th September and 4th
March
Recorded in the Pension Office, in
Book A. Vol. 2, Page 118
D. H. Wood Clerk
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Department
Widow's pension.
March 1843)
I certify that in conformity with the acts of & June 17, 1844,
Sarah Van Fleet of Pennsylvania
widow of Cornelius Van Fleet who

was a Private (in the Revolution
and died on the 7th
day of December 1841
is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Thirty dollars
and cents per annum, commencing on the
4th March, 1843, and terminating on the 4th of March, 1848, unless
the Pensioner shall marry or die before the last mentioned date; in which
on the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death
Given at the War Office of the United States,
this Eleventh day of December
one thousand eight hundred and Fort Six
and Countrsigned.
J L Edw.
Commissioner of
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I how hend you the evidence
of two respectable individuals who have
known Sarah Van-Fleet to have been
the wife of Cornelius Van Fleet before
ninety four there are other persons whose
evidence could have been obtained last
as you required the evidence of no certain
number I thought we were sufficient
It may not be evidence being taken
before a Justice of the peace I can find
no low in the act of Congress either for
or against the taking of such evidence before
a Justice the reasons we have taken the
deposition of those witnesses before a Justice are
on account of the age and feebleness of the one of the
witnesses and account of incuring expense
upon the old lady to have them conveyed to
Williams part being about fourteen miles from
their places of residence and she is not
able to pay unnecessary expenses. It is hard indeed
that the old lady has been put off so long as she
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needs all the can get and her
situation is really pitiable of there
are any more objection to her obtaining
a certificate pension I wish you and
them on immediately
Reman Yours most respectfy
J. L. Edwards
(
John R Fullmer
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12801300
Sarah Van Fleet
F
Act 7 July 38
in 36 - 41
Rejected
Act 4344
admd
mopri
30
John R
Fulmer
Williamsport
N.Y.
Page 48

in
House of Rep. May 26, 1846.
Enclosed you will for the application
of Sarah Van Fleet under of Cornelius Van Fleet,
a soldier of the revolution. I solia for her
appliantion your from the consideration
Repectfully Yours
Jasprink
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Com Pensions,
Page 49

Sir
Hon
As of Rep. Feby 9/47
will you be pleased to inform
whether any and what action has been had
in your department on the application of Mrs
Van Fleet, widow of Van Fleet a sildin of
the Revolution. Mrs Jean flat resides in
Lycoming Co. Penna
your attention will oblige
J.L. Edwards
your Respectfully
Japounk
Com. of Pen
Page 50

Dr Sir
As of Rep. Feby. 16/47
your letter of the 15th inst, communicating
the fact that a pension certificate at the rate
of 30 per annum was issued in the case of
Sarah Van Fleet on the 11th of Dec. last, and enclosed
to her agent J. R. Fullmer C.
of Williamsport. New York, was at this day
your letter enclosing said certificate was mis
directive, as Williamsport, the residence of
the agent, is in Pennsylvania & not New York,
which accounts for the fact that it has not been
recd by Mr. Fullmer, at whose instance unto
you. Will you be pleased to direct the return
of the letter or adopt such means as will
Court the error, so that the willow may record
her certificate
James July
Pink
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Com. of Pen.
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Mary E. Pittenger
713 - 20 Ohio Building
Toledo, Ohio
Dear Madam:
December 7, 1936
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
BA-J/cs
Cornelius Van Fleet
W. 4527
Shipman.
Reference is made to your request for information relative to
Cornelius Van Fleet, a Revolutionary War soldier who married Sally
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the
pension claim, W. 4527, based upon the Revolutionary War service of
Cornelius Van Fleet.
He was born March 6, 1757, in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, and
was the son of William and Andriana Van Fleet.
Cole
while living in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, he enlisted in
March, 1776, and served at various times until sometime in 1778 or
1779, amounting to nine months in all, as private with the New Jersey
troops under Captains Joseph Hankerson, John Tenbrook, Moses Esty, Thomas
Jones, Jennings, Samuel Schooley and Benjamin McCullough, Colonels Mehelm,
John Taylor and John West. He and his brother Garret often served as
substitutes for their father, William Van Fleet, who was then about fifty
three years of age.
In 1783 the soldier moved from New Jersey to Northumberland (later
called Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
Cornelius Van Fleet was allowed pension on his application executed
October 6, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Washington
Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania,
He died December 7, 1841.
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Cornelius Van Fleet married at Greenwich, Sussex County, New Jersey
, December 22, 1780, Sarah Shipman, who was born January 7, 1781,
and was the daughter of Matthias and Margaret Shippan.
Sarah Van Fleet was allowed pension on her application executed
August 24, 1846, at which time she was a resident of Washington Township
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
Matthias
Hannah
Jared
Betsey
of
of
1
Margaret
William
8
19, 1782.
October
Mary
Sarah
2, 1784,
1
John
Children of Cornelius and Sarah Van Fleet
born December
November
12, 1786.
August
December
19, 1789.
August
6, 1791.
1797,
April
18, 1796.
May
4, 1800.
January
8, 1803,
The dates of marriages and deaths of the children of Cornelius
Van Fleet were not given.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension of the
widow, Sarah Van Fleet, and possibly the date of her death, it is
suggested that you address The Comptroller General, General Accounting
Office, Records Division, Washington, D.C., and give the following data:
Sarah Van Fleet, widow of Cornelius Van Fleet, Certificate 2569, issued
December 22, 1848, rate $30 per annum, commenced March 4, 1848, Act of
February 2, 1848, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Agency.
No charge is made for furnishing this information.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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Mrs. F. W. Olson
519 College Avenue
Iowa Falls, Iowa
Dear Madam:
April 20, 1931
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
MCS: MLB
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the
Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 4527, that Cornelius
Van Fleet was born March 6, 1757, in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
, and was the son of William and Audriana Van Fleet.
While living in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, he
enlisted in March, 1776, and served at various times until
sometime in 1778 or 1779, amounting to nine months in all,
as a private with the New Jersey troops under Captains
Joseph Hankerson, John Tenbrook, Moses Esty, Thomas Jones,
Jennings, Samuel Schooley and Benjamin McCullough, Colonels
Mehelm, John Taylor and John West. He and his brother Garret
often served as substitutes for their father, William Van
Fleet, who was then about fifty-three years of age.
Washington Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
He died December 7, 1841.
Soldier married at Greenwich, Sussex County, New Jersey,
December 22, 1780, Sarah Shipman, who was born January 7, 1761,
and was the daughter of Matthias and Margaret Shipman.
Cornelius Van Fleet was allowed pension on his application
executed October 6, 1832, at which time he was a resident of
Sarah Van Fleet was allowed pension on her application
executed August 24, 1846, at which time she was a resident of
Washington Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
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Children of Cornelius and Sarah Van Fleet:
William
305
ar
John
Matthias
Hannah
Jared
Betsey
born
N
19
9
19
¶
19
December
October
November
August
December
August
April
May
January
19,
,
12,
19
6,
22,
18
6
8
1782
1784
1786
1789
1791
1798
1800
1805.
The above noted is the history of the only soldier by
the name of Cornelius Van Fleet that is found on the
Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to
afford any information in regard to pension having been claimed
on account of the service of William Van Fleet the father of
Cornelius.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner
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Mr. A. J. Phillips
1912 Seventh Street, N. W.,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Madam:
March 23, 1931
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section
MCS: MLB
Jersey, and was the son of William and Andriana Van Fleet.
while living in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, he
sometime in 1778 or 1779, amounting to nine months in all.
as a private with the New Jersey troops under Captains
Joseph Hamberson, John Tenbrook, Moses Esty, Thomas Jones,
Jennings, Samuel Schooley and Benjamin So Cullough, Colonel
Mehelm, John Taylor and John West. He and his brother
Garret often served as substitutes for their father,
William Van Fleet, who was then about fifty-three years
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the
Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 4537, that Cornelius
Van Fleet was born March 6, 1757, in Hunterdon County, New
enlisted in March, 1776 and served at various times until
of age.
Cornelius Van Fleet was allowed pension on his application executed October 6, 1832, at which time he was a
resident of Washington Township, Lycoming County,
Pennsylvania.
He died December 7, 1841.
He married at Greenwich, Sussex County, New Jersey,
Shipman.
December 8, 1780, Sarah Shipman, who was born January 7,
1761, and was the daughter of Matthias and Margaret
Sarah Van Fleet was allowed pension on her application
executed August 24, 1846, at which time she was a resident
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of Washington Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
Children of Cornelius and Sarah Van Fleet.
Caret
William
Mathias
Ennnah
Jared
Betsey
his
19
19
19
8
19
8
December
October
November
August
December
August
April
Mary
5
28
338523
The above is the history of the only soldier by the name of
Cornelius Van Fleet that is found on the Revolutionary War
records of this bureau.
Very truly yours
2
E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner
Page 57

Hon. Joe E. Baird
House of Representatives
My dear Mr. Baird
February 2, 1931
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
MCS: LB
Reference is made to your letter of January 25, requesting
the Revolutionary War record of Cornelius Van Fleet.
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the
Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 4527, that Cornelius Van Fleet
was born March 6, 1757, in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, and was
the son of William and Audriana Van Fleet.
while living in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, he enlisted
in March, 1776 and served at various times until some time in 1778
or 1779, amounting to nine months in all, as a private with the
New Jersey troops under Captains Joseph Hankerson, John Tenbrook,
Moses Asty, Thomas Jones, Jennings, Samuel Schooley and Benjamin
McCullough, Colonels Mohelm, John Taylor and John West. He and
his brother Carrot often served as substitutes for their father,
William Van Fleet, who was then about fifty-three years of age.
Cornelius Van Fleet was allowed pension on his application
executed October 6, 1832, at which time he was a resident of
Washington Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. He died
December 7, 1841.
He married at Greenwich, Sussex County, New Jersey, December
22, 1780, Sarah Shipman, who was born January 7, 1781, and was
the daughter of Matthias and Margaret Shipman,
Sarah Van Fleet was allowed pension on her application
executed August 24, 1846, at which time she was a resident of
Washington Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania,
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Children of Cornelius and Sarah Van Fleet:
Margaret
William
John
Matthias
Hannah
Jared
Betsey
born
8
December
October
November
August
December
August
April
May
January
19,
1782
8
1784
18
19,
8
1791
,
1793
18
1796
6
1800
S.
1805.
1788
1789
The above is the history of the only soldier by the name of
Cornelius Van Fleet that is found on the Revolutionary War
records of this bureau.
Very truly yours
●
E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner
Page 59

the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, as
4537, it appears that Cornelius Van Fleet was born March
6, 1737, in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, and was the son of
William and Andriana Van Fleet.
While living in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, he enlasted
in March 1776, and served at various times until some
time in 1778 or 1779, amounting to nine months in all, as a
private with the New Jersey troops under Captains Joseph
Hankerson, John Tenbrook, Moses Esty, Thomas Jones, Jennings,
Samuel Schooley and Benjamin McCullough, Colonels Meholm,
John Taylor and John West. He and his brother, Garret, often
served as substitutes for their father, William Van Fleet, who
was then about fifty-three years of age.
COPIED BY ADY
Page 60

Cornelius Van Fleet was allowed pension on his application
executed October 6, 1832, at which time he was a resident of
Washington Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. He died
December 7, 1841.
He married at Greenwich, Sussex County, New Jersey, De
cember 22, 1780, Sarah Shipman, who was born January 7, 1861,
and was the daughter of Matthias and Margaret Shipman, Sarah
Van Fleet was allowed pension on her application executed August
24, 1846 at which time she was a resident of Washington
Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
Children of Cornelius and Sarah Van Fleet:
Margaret
William
Sarah
John
Jared
Betsey
Matthias
Hannah
born
December
October
November
19,
8,
1782.
1784.
1786.
1789.
191.
1823.
August
December
August
April
January
3,
1888.
The above is the history of the only soldier by the name of
Cornelius Van Fleet that is found on the Revolutionary War
records of this bureau.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT.
Commissioner.
she of this letter in Abraham
Jan fleet S.40617- addressed to
W.W. Kyle 68 S. Lundy St. Salem also
also receipt for $1000 & Fin. Do notified 1st to be
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●
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
Mr. H. W. Shafer
Sir:
April 4, 1927
May
700 - 1 - 2 Times Bldg.
Broadway & Chestnut, St. Louis, Mo.
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War
pension claim, W. 4527, it appears that CORNELIUS VAN FLEET was
born March 6, 1757, in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, and was the son
Andriana
of William and Audriana Van Fleet.
While living in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, he enlisted in
March, 1776, and served at various times until sometime in 1778 or
1779, amounting to nine months in all, as a private with the New Jersey
troops under Captains Joseph Hankerson, John Tenbrook, Moses
Esty, Thomas Jones, Jennings, Samuel Schooley and Benjamin McCullough,
Colonels Mehelm, John Taylor and John West. He and his brother, Carret,
often served as substitutes for their father, William Van Fleet, who
was then about fifty-three years of age.
Cornelius Van Fleet was allowed pension on his application
executed October 6, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Washington
Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. He died December 7, 1841.
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He married at Greenwich, Sussex County, New Jersey, December
22, 1780, Sarah Shipman, who was born January 7, 1761, and was the
daughter of Matthias and Margaret Shipman. Sarah Van Fleet was
allowed pension on her application executed August 24, 1846, at which
time she was a resident of Washington Township, Lycoming County,
Pennsylvania.
Children of Cornelius and Sarah Van Fleet:
Margaret
William
Mary
Sarah
John
Matthias
Hannah
Jared
Betsey
born December
19, 1782.
9
October
2, 1784.
4
November
12, 1786.
18
August
19, 1789.
8
December
6, 1791.
August
1793.
April
18, 1796.
8
May
4, 1800.
January
8, 1803.
The above is the history of the only soldier by the name of
Cornelius Van Fleet that is found on the Revolutionary War records
of this bureau.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner
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Rev. War Section,
Mr.
Sir:
Thomas H. S. Schooley,
293 Avery Avenue,
Detroit, Michigan.
October 2, 1919.
in response to your letter dated the eleventh ultimo, you
are advised that the history of Cornelius Van Fleet W. File No. 527
Rev. War, was mailed to your address under date of February
18, 1919, and that it is not the practice of this Bureau to
furnish more than one such statement to the same person.
Very respectfully,
E. C. Tieman
Acting Commissioner.
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Miss Maud Arnold,
917 Fletcher Savings & Trust Bldg.
Indianapolis, Indiana.
Madam:
May 31, 1917,
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension,
and name of person to whom the said payment was made in the
case of the following named soldier, you should forward this
letter to the Auditor for the Interior Department, Washington, D. C.

Moses Mosa Certificate No. 20, 236, issued
January 15, 1836, for $20. per annum from
March 4, 1831, under the Act of June 7, 1832,
at the Kentucky Agency
Very respectfully,
G M Saltzgaber
S
at
Commissioner.
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the cent to Mrs. A. Marston, Jany 1, 1914
Ames, Iowa.
1999 is sent to Thos. H. S. Schooley, 29 May , Detroit Mich
Record Division.
Mrs. Lucy S. Allen,
414 Comotory Street,
Madam:
Williamsport, Pa.
October 17, 1908.
in reply to your letter dated the 8"" and received the 10 instant,
you are advised that from the papers in pension claim Wid. File No. 427, Rev
it appears that Cornelius, son of William and Andriana Van Fleet, was born
March 8, 1757 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, where he volunteered in
March 1776, and served every year until 1778 or 1779 in short tours amounting
to nine months, as a Private under Captains Joseph Hankerson, John Tenbrook
, Moses Esty, Thomas Jones, Jennings, Samuel Schooloy, and Benjamin
McCullough, Colonels Mehelm, John Taylor and Jacob West in the New Jersey
Militia,
and his brother Garret often served as substitutes for their father
William Van Fleet who was then about 63 years, the age of exemption
Cornelius Van Fleet
sister was allowed pension on an application executed October 6, 1838
at which time he was a resident and Justice of the Peace in Washington Town
ship, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
the married at Greenwich, Sussex County, New Jersey, December 23, 1730
Shipman
Sarah, born January 7, 1761, daughter of Matthias and Margaret Shipman.
Soldier died December 1841, and his widow Sarah was allowed pension
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be
on an application executed May 5, 1846, at which time she was a resident
of Washington Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
Children
Margaret, born December 19, 1782; William, born October 2, 1784; Mary,
born November 18, 1786; Sarah born August 19, 1789; John, born December
1781, Matthias, born August, 1793; Hannah, born Apl. 18, 1796 and 1 May 4, 1800
Betsey, born January 8, 1809.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
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COMMISSIONERS:
INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OF COLORADO
W. H. YOUNG. CHAIRMAN
SEORGE LEWIS
RAY N. BRANNAMAN
STATE OFFICE BUILDING
DENVER
Dec. 27, 1938.
Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
30 1936
FRAY B. SMITH
SECRETARY
DAVID F. NOW
family.
Veterans' Administration,
Pension & Land Warrant Records Dept.,
It is my understanding that my great great
grandfather, Cornelius Van Fleet, born 1757 in Honterdan
County, died 1841 in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, served
with the New Jersey Troops in the Revolutionary War and
was on the pension rolls following the war.
would appreciate very much receiving any information
that you have in your files as to the military
record or history of any kind pertaining to himself and
RHB: IG
Very truly yours,
Ray Bro
ROY H. BRANTLAMAN
REFEREE
M
S
day
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&
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY
MARY E. PITTENGER, REPRESENTATIVE
7920 ONIC BUILDING
TOLEDO, OHIC
OF THE UNITED STATES
HOME OFFICE NEW YORK, N. Y.
THOMAS M. PARKINSON, PRESIDENT
TOLEDO, Nov. 9. 1936.
To the Pension Department
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir
Will you kindly give me the date of
the birth of Cornelius Van Fleet and his wife
Sally Shipman, their marriage dates and
date of their death. also the record of their
children's births Marriages and deaths - at a
records show that
To whom children were married if you say so
He was a Revolutionary soldier and drew
a government pension His home was Lycoming
Co
Penn, White Deer, Hole
what ever the expense connected with it
I will reimburse you upon receipt of bill -
Very truly-
Mary Pittenger
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JOE E. BAIRD
IN DISTRICT OF
Congress of the United States
House of Representatives
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington D.C.
Dear Commissioner:
Washington, D.C.
Washington D.C.
January 26, 1931.
COMMITTEE.
POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS
Will you please make a search of your records and see
If can find the name of Cornelius Van Fleet who served with the State
troops and Militia of New Jersey during the Revolutionary War. I went
to get the name of Van Fleet's father and mother and any other information
your records might reveal as to the organization with which the veteran
served. Hoping for an early reply, I am,
JEB/MB.
Very cordially
Joe S. Baird
Joe Laird M.C.
2
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Pension Beman
War Dept
Washington D.C
Dear Sir
Per
Van
Ala
Iowa Fares Two
March 11, 1931
Will you kindly and me a copy of the
in Record of my ancestor Comeline
Fleet, who served in the Revolution, andthat

of his father, William Van Fleet
I am collering date for membership in
D.A.R.
OF
Thanking you for your assistance
Yours truly
Mrs. F. M. Olson
519 College are
Iowa Fous
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4912 - 7th St., N. W.,
Washington, D.C.
March 23, 1931.
The Acting Commissioner of Pensions,
Veterans' Administration,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
War:
I am quoting below excerpt from a letter I
have received, requesting certain information relative
to Cornelius Van Fleet, a soldier of the Revolutionary
We have traced the genealogy back to
Cornelius Van Fleet, who was a
soldier during the Revolutionary War,
serving as a private in the New Jersey
Militia. At that point we have run up
against a stone wall, but we know that
he was granted a pension on October 8, 1831
to commence on March 4, 1831 and it has
occurred to us that the pension records
may show the place and date of his birth
and perhaps the names of his parents.
Do you know whether such information is
contained in those old records, and, if
so, to whom we may write to procure
this information."
If this information is available in the records
of the Bureau of Pensions, your cooperation in furnishing
it will be very much appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Hazel Phillips
Mrs. A. J. Phillips.
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EDWARD G. ROLWING PRESIDENT
PHONE: MAIN 1249
Pension Office
Washington, D. C.

Gentlemen:
WALTER R. KIMZEY TREASURES
HOME OFFICE
700 1 - 2 TIMES BUILDING
BROADWAY AND CHESTNUT
ST. LOUIS, MO.
HARRY W. SHAPER Secastan
March 15, 1927.
I am quite anxious to ascertain and confirm, certain
history in my family ancestry, in order to secure for
my Daughter, membership in the D. A. R.
In one of our old Family Bibles, I find the following
entry: Cornelius Van Fleet, born 1754 of Lycoming County,
Pennsylvania, was a pensioner of the Revolutionary War. He
was a Private in New Jersey Militia, Pension allowed October
8, 1831 and commenced March 4, 1831, he being at that time
77 years of age"
If not too much trouble, I would thank you to advise
me whether or not your records confirm this family history.
HWS: AE
ENCL.
Respectfully,
-
Wafer
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Muncy Lycoming County
17th Sept 1833
J.L. Edwards Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
I return to you the Brief
transmitted from the war department, with the
Application of Cornelius Van Fleet Esquire
1
for a pension as a revolutionary soldier
with a supplementary declaration of the
applicant, depositions, & certificate which I
hope may be found satisfactory-
I shall be glad to be favoured with
your answers in relation to all the cases forever
ded by this mail under this date
Jane respectfully Sir
Your Obt Servt
W. Cor. Ellis
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Dec 4, 1846,
Adaten an
Sarah Vanfleet
Washington
Edwards
Commissoner of
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Geoning County
Personally appeared before me the subscribed as
of the peace in and for the said County of Lycoming
Daniel Sunderland who being sworn an his Solemn Oath
Saith he became acquainted with a Certain Cornelias
Wanfleet and Sarah Vanfleet wife of Cornelia that
within the month of Noon & December in the year of
Seventeen Hundred & Eighty Six then living in Wash
ington Township now Lycoming County formerly the
County, and up to the time of his death, and that the said
Cornelius & his wife lived together as man and wife and
raised a large family, & the said Sarah is yet living
my near neighbor, deponent further saith not
Sworn and subscribed this 30th
Day of Nov. A.D. 1846
before me Dan Fuller J.P.
Daniel Simlin
Lycoming County
Personally appeared before me the Subscribe a Justice of
the peace and for said County of Lycoming, John Farley
who upon his Solemn Oath saith that he the said
John Farley first became acquainted with certain
Cornelius Vanfleet & Sarah Hunslet Wife of Comel
Wanfleet in the spring of Seventeen Hundred & Eighty
seven and up to the time of his death and with
Sarah Vanfleet to the present time, they lived
Washington Township now Lycoming County former
ly North County, and they lived together as man
wife up to his death and have came a large
family; further deponant saith not
Sworn & Subscribed this 30th
day of Nov. A.D. 1846.
late John Gay
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Lycoming County I
P
do certify that the foregoing named
Daniel Hundelin & John Farley are men
of Credibility, and that they are both
members in full communion in the with
odist Episcopal Church and of good
standing in society; I do further certify
that hence known the above named
Cornelius Vanfleet & Sarah Vanfleet
his wife upwards of fifty years,
Witness my hand & seal this 30th
Day of November 1846
℗
J. B
Lycoming County
Martin Prothonotary of the
Court of Common Pleas of said County of
hereby certify that Daniel Fulmer
is an acting Justice of the Peace in
& for said County and that the above
signature purporting to be his is gen
In Testimony whereof I
have hereunto set my hand
the seal of said Court
or Williamsport the 1st
day of December AD 1846
Martin Roll
line
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State of Pennsyslvania
by
Fuller Esq
Justice of the peace in and for said County aforesaid,
personally appeared Sarah Vanfleet and made oath
in due form of law, that she is the widow of
.
Cornelius Vanfleet, the identical person who was a
pensioner, and is now dead and to whom a certificate
of pension was sued of which the following is a true
Copy. I certify that in conformity with the law
of the United States, of the 7th day of June 1832
Cornelius Van fleet of the State of Pennsylvania
who was a private in the Revolutionary war is entitled
to receive Thirty Dollars per annum during his natural
life, commencing on the 4th of March 1831 and pay
ble Semiannually on the 4th of March and 4th of
September in every year, Given at the War Office of
the United States this 8th day of October one
Thomsonsand eight hundred thirty three,
John Robb acting
Examined and
Countersigned
Secretary
●
Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Recorded in the pension Office, in Book E Vol 8 Page
63 by D. Brown Clerk
That the deceased pensioner resided in Washington
Township Lynning County in the State of Pennsylvania
for the space of upwards of Thirty years before his death
and previous thereto he resided in the Township of Muncy
Creek Lycoming County
Sworn & subscribed this fifth day Susandan fleet
of May A.D. 1846 before me
mark
Paul Fuller J.P.
J
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Answers to the following question putt to
Sarah Vanfleet, Widow of Cornelius Vanfleet
what was your Husband name. A. Cornelius Vanfleet
When did he reside during the Revolutionary war;
A. Radentown Hunterdon County State of New Jersey
Did he draw a pension. A. Yea
How much per Year A. Thirty Dollars,
When did he died
A. The 17th day of Dec 1841.
what was your maiden name Sarah Shipman
that was the date of your manage the 22d Dec 1780
where was you married Sussex County Greenwich State of Jersey
How long did you live in that place after your marriage
A. Three years,
Have you a family record A. Yea
with
in original or a Copy A.A. Copy
age that
Lycoming County
I do certify that Sarah Vanfleet appeared before me
the subscribed a Justice of the peace for Lycoming County
who upon her solemn Oath did answer the above stated
Question as there stated to the best of his knowley
& belief
Sworn & Subscribed this 5 day
her
of May 1846 before me
Sara Vanfleet
Dunk Fullmer
at signing
P.
Witness Amos Mott
Lycoming
mark
Jacob Shaper
County
J. L. Martin Pro of the Court of Common
Pleas of said County do hereby certify that
Daniel Fullmer Esq is an acting Justice of
the Peace in & for said County and that the
above signature purporting to be his is
Genuine Witness my hand & seal of said
Court at Williamsport the 22d day of
May A.D. 1846
Martin Pro
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State of Pennsylve
Lycoming County
On this Third day October
1848. Personally
pared before the undersigned, that of the peace
for said County, who therized by had a
Danaher
in the County State of
Eighty Years who being
his duly sworn, doth on her Oath
thee the following declaration in order to obtain the
efit of the provision made by act of Congress
passed the 2d day of February, 1848, granting pensions
to the widows of persons who served during the resolution
ary War; that she is the widow of Cornelus Van Fleet
who was a prive to in the New Jersey Militia in the war
of the Revolution, and thee & she has drawn a pension
at the rate of Thirty Dollars $300 per Annum
under the act of 17th June 1844. She further
that is still a widow
his
the presence of
Sarah Van Fleet
Jacob Shafer
⎬
mark
Susan Shafer
Sworn and Subscribed on the day and year written before
Danl Fuller Justice of the peace
I certify that the declarant is personally known them, and
that she is the same individual she presents here of to
be in the foregoing affidavit
Daniel Fuller Justice of the
Cornelius Van Fleet Died Dec 7 1841.
according to the said at Williams part
Lycoming County
Danl Fullmer
be
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Lycoming County Pa.

I Lewis Martin [illegible] of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do certify that Daniel Fullmer before whom the foregoing acknowledgment was taken is [illegible] Justics of the Peace duly commissioned for said County and the signature purporting to be his is genuine

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of office this 5th day of October A.D. 1848, at Williamsport

Lewis Martin [illegible]