Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1515, Daniel Vreland, Continental (New Jersey)
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(3-1776) [document no.)
SERVICE
Continental (New Jersey) 
Vreland, Daniel or
Vreeland
Betsey

NUMBER
W.1515
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4.50
New Jersey
Daniel Vreland
Private 4 Dragoons
In the Army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Continental
=================
Inscribed on the Roll of New Jersey ---
at the rate of 8 -- Dollars per month, to commence on 
the 1st of April 1818.
=================
Certificate of Pension issued the 12th of May 1818 
and sent to the  Pensioner, care of
Lyle Pennington Esqr Judge, of 
Newark, New Jersey ---
========
Arrearages to 4 Sept 1818 $ 39.46
=====
4 [?] 28 days $ 39.46
=====
{ Revolutionary claims, }
{ act 18th March, 1818 }

by is dy 4 May [unsure]
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[left side]Enrolled
J Hickiman P.S.
July 27/32
Let G. W. Miller
May 5/52
[end left side]

[right side]
5.939
New Jersey
Betsey Vreland 
widow of Daniel 
who served in the Revolutionary 
war, as a Pri of Cavalry.
=============
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate 
of 100 Dollars 00 
Cents per annum, to commence 
on the 4th day of March 1848. 
=============
Certificate of Pension issued 
the 28th day of June 1852 and sent to 
S.A. Peugh Esq
=============
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners act 
February 2, 1848, page 323 Vol. 4
[end right side]
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Mr
Daniel Vreeland
Springfield State
off [of]
New Jersey

[lower right corner on edge]
Charleston [?]

Vreeland, Daniel
Cont ( N 1/2) W1515 [not sure of 1/2]
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Weston September the 17th 1818
Dear Sister having an opertunity [opportunity]  to write to you
by the Bearer hereof Mr Hubbell I imbrace [embrace[] the Same
and would inform you that we are all well at
Preasant [Present]  as I hope these few lines may find you
and your injoing [enjoying] the Same Blessing I hardly know
what to write to you for all the Neighbours Around
are Strangers to you but I will try to Let you
know about My family I have six children and
they are all Maried My oldest Daughter Maried a
Curtiss and Lives in the town of Trumbell She has
Six Children My Second Daughter Maried a Treadwell
and Lives Near Neighbour to me She has three Children
My oldest Son Maried a Seeley and Lives in Readding
he Has two Children My Second Son Maried and
Jackson and Llives in Fairfield he has two Children
My third Daughter Maried a Jackson Brother to my
Sons wife they live in the town of Liberty State of
New York they have two Children my youngest Daughter
Maried a Lewis of Huntington they Live with My wives
Parents they have no children as I have been protal [?]
about my family I want you to write to me [torn off]
Let me know about your Family as I have [torn off]
Brother Nor Sister that I Can See in the Parts I [torn off]
you to write to Me as often as you Can as this [torn off]
to be the only way that we Can Converse together [torn off]
Should be glad to See you or your husband or family [torn off]
your family if you can come and see [smeared] us my
Children are the most of the Midling well to Live
and My Circumstances are Much Better than when you
was out here last I want you to write Back by Mr
Hubbell and Let me know if you have heard anything
of our Sister Hannah as they have movd [moved] some where
back into the New Country Lucy Darling is well so having
No more Room I Subscribe my self your
Brother 
[right] Nathan Lyon [signature]

To Daniel and Betty Vreeland
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Declaration of Daniel
Vreeland
----------------
Formal.  J. P. [?]

Admitted

Sheldon County
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District of New Jersey } ss :
On this seventh day of April 1828 before me the [illegible name], 
one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of the United States
for the Said District, personally appears Daniel Vreeland
aged sixty one years resident in the Township of Springfield
in the County of Essex in the Said District, who being by me
first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his Oath, make
the following Declaration in order to obtain the provision
made by the Late act of Congress entitled "An act to provide
for certain persons engaged in the Land and naval service
of the United States in the revolutionary War" That he the
Said Daniel Vreeland enlisted in Springfield in the State of
New Jersey in the company commanded by Captain
Barnet in the spring of 1777. in Col Elisha Sheldon's regiment 
of Cavalry. That he continued to serve in the Said corps
or in the service of the United States for the Term of Six
years & four months When he was Discharged from service
in Danbury in the State of Connecticut. That he was in the
Battle of Poundridge, and that he is in reduced circumstances, 
and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support, 
and that he has no other Evidence now in his power of
his Said service, than the Certificate of David Edgar at the
time of his enlisting in the Said company a Lieutenant
thereof, annexed to the Declaration of Henry Koff [or Hoff] -
Sworn to and declared before me
the day & year aforsaid --

[right] his
[right] Dan  X  Vreeland
[right] mark {X in lieu of signature]

William Pennington [illegible]
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I William S. Pennington Judge as aforesaid, do certify
that it appears to my satisfaction, that the Said Daniel
Vreeland did service in the revolutionary War, as stated in
the preceeding declaration against the common enemy, and
I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and
had before me, to the Secretary for the department of War
pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of
Congress April 7th 1842. [should be June 7th 1832] }
[right] William S Pennington [signature]
[right] District Judge

J. William Pennington Clerk of the District of New Jersey
do certify that the signatures to this instrument
are the proper hand writing of William S. Pennington
Esq Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey --

As witness my hand and the seal of
theSaid District Court at Newark
this seventh day of April 1841 A.D. [date blurred]
Wm Pennington [signature]

[illegible court seal attached lower left corner]
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State of New Jersey Essex County } ss
Personally appeared before me Samuel
B. Miller A Justice of the peace in and for
Said County Jonathan M. Meeker Esq.  A Respectable
person Residing, In the County and State Aforesaid, And
Personally known to me to be entitled to Credit as a
Witness. And being by me duly sworn on his oath
Saith that he is in the sixty sixth year of his age
That he has been personally acquainted with Daniel
Vreeland and Betsey Vreeland his wife of the County of
Essex and State of New Jersey for more than fifty years
Last part, [Last part blurred] and before the First day of January, 
Seventeen hundred and Ninety four. And this deponent further
Saith, that the Said Daniel Vreeland and Betsey his
wife, Resided in the same Neighbourhood, with this
deponent, and was always Considered Respectable
people, and came to reside there soon after the
Close of the Revolutionary war. And that the Said
Daniel Vreeland and Betsey his wife, now the Widow
Betsey Vreeland always resided together as husband and
wife and reputed so to be until the death of the Said
Daniel Vreeland, who died about twelve years ago
And this deponent further Saith that he always understood 
that the Said Daniel Vreeland, and Betsey his
wife was Married in the State of Connecticut about
the close of the Revolutionary war, and is knowing that they
had a Number of Children together, and that her husband
the Said Daniel Vreeland was a pensioner of the United States,
under the act of Congress of March 18th 1818 at the
Rate of Eight dollars per month. And this deponent
further Saith, that the above mentioned Betsey Vreeland
is still living in the Said Township of Springfield
Essex County New Jersey, and is the Identical person
that [underlined]
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that alwaise [always] resided with the Said Daniel Vreeland
as his Wife, And has remained A Widow and unmarried ever
since the death of her Said husband; And further Saith not.
Sworn to and subscribed at  Newark in Said County of
Essex this 6th day of December A.D. 1841. Before me  ⎬ Jon' M Meeker [signature] [Jonathan]

Saml B Miller Justice of the peace [signature and title]

State of New Jersey County of Essex } ss.
I John F Jackson Clerk of the County of Essex Do hereby 
Certify That Samuel B. Miller before whom the foregoing 
affidavit of Jonathan M. Meeker was made and taken at 
the time of taking the Same was & still is a Justice of the 
Peace for Said County duly commissioned and Sworn and 
that the Signature -- " Saml B Miller " affixed to the J??? 
of Said affidavit is genuine ---
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
Official Seal at Newark in Said County the Sixth day of 
December A.D. Eighteen hundred and forty one --
[right] J P Jackson Clk [signature and title]

[illegible court seal attached lower left]

[left side on edge]
Jon' M Meeker CDW [?]

[right side on edge]
( 4 )
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2427 ----
Declaration of
Betsey Vreeland
for a pension
N. J.
Act 4 July 36
-
Sam B. Miller Newark
New Jersey.-
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State of New Jersey County of Essex } ss:
I Elias Van Arsdale Junior Clerk of the
County of Essex And Clerk of the Inferior Court of
Common pleas in & for Said County Do hereby Certify
that Samuel B. Miller Esq before whom the annian [sp]
affidavit of Sanford Vreeland, was made & taken -- and
Israel Day Esq before whom the affidavit of --
Saul Potter, was made & taken, are and each of
them were, at the time when the Said affidavit and
So made and taken, Justices of the Peace for Said County residing therein
duly Commissioned and Sworn, --And that the Signatures "Sam'l B. Miller"
and "Israel Day" Subsentra [sp] to the Juruts [sp] of Said Affidavit respecting
are genuine --

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Subscribed
my name, and affixed the Seal of Said Court, at Newark in the
County of Essex aforesaid the Seventh day of November AD. Eighteen
hundred and thirty six --
[right] E Van Arsdale Clk [signature and title]

[illegible Court Seal attached upper left]
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Declaration
In order to Obtain the Benefit of the Third
Section of the act of Congress of the 4th July 1836
State of New Jersey Essex County } ss
on this Twenty seventh day of October
In the year of our Lord one thousand Eight
hundred and thirty six - Personally appeared Before
the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common pleas In
and for Said County, Betsey Vreeland a Resident of
the County & State aforesaid, aged Seventy three 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 4th 1836. That she is
the Widow of Daniel Vreeland deceased who was a
private in the Army of the Revolution and a Pensioner
under the act of Congress passed March 18th 1818
at the Rate of Ninety Six dollars per annum And
Belonged to the Connecticut Line and placed on the pension
Roll on or about the Month of May 1818, and the
Said Betsey Vreland, Further declares that She was
Married to the Said Daniel Vreeland on the Tenth
day of June Seventeen hundred and Eighty three at
Redding in the State of Connecticut by the Revd
Mr Bartlet.-- which Marriage took place before
the Expiration of the last period of his Service. And
that that her Husband the aforesaid Daniel Vreland
died on the Twenty first day of August in the year
of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and Twenty
eight, at his residence in Essex County New Jersey, and
that she has Remained a Widow ever Since that period.
As will more fully appear by Reference to the proof
hereunto annexed, And that she has no Record
of Said Marriage. --
Sworn to and subscribed on the
day and year above Written before
the Said Court of Common pleas
In and for Said County
[right] Betsy Vreland [signature
E Van Arsdale Clerk [signature and title]
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Elias Van Arsdale Jun. Clerk of the Inferior Court 
of Common pleas in and for the County of Essex 
In the State of New-Jersey do hereby Certify that 
the foregoing Contains the Original proceedings 
of the Court in the matter of the Application of 
Betsey Vreeland for a pension.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto Set my 
hand and Seal of Office this Twenty Seventh day
of October in the year of our Lord one Thousand 
Eight hundred and Thirty Six.
E Van Arsdale Clk [signature and title]

[illegible court seal attached lower left]
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I Daniel Lyon of Redding Fairfield County of Connecticut 
depose and say I was well acquainted with Betsey Lyon 
about fifty five years ago, who then lived in this Town, I 
also was well acquainted with Daniel Vreeland who was
a Soldier in the army of the Revolutionary war, and that 
the Said Daniel Vreeland and Betsey Lyon were married
before the  Close of the Revolutionary war and I know 
they lived together for a long term of time after as man 
and wife Daniel Lyon [signature]

Fairfield County } ss 
Redding October 5th 1836
Personally appeared before me the above named Daniel 
Lyon and made oath to the truth of the above deposition 
by him Subscribed
Aaron Sanford Jr Justice of the Peace [signature and title]

Aaron Sanford Jr. do hereby certify that Daniel Lyon named
in the above deposition is a man who Sustains a good 
Character for truth and veracity.

State of Connecticut Fairfield County } ss
I Thomas B Osborne Clerk of the County Court within and 
for the County of Fairfield in the State of Connecticut do 
hereby certify that Aaron Sanford Jr. Esq. is now & for more 
than one year last past has been a Justice of the Peace within 
& for Said Fairfield County Duly commissioned & duly 
authorized to administer oaths & take Depositions. I further
certify that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the Said
Aaron Sanford Jr. Esquire & that I verily believe the Signature 
to the saabove Certificate purporting to be his is genuine. Given
under my hand & the Seal of Said County Court in Fairfield this
6th day of October AD 1836. 
[right] Thomas B Osborne Clerk [signature and title]

[illegible court seal attached lower left]
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Declaration of
Betsey Vreland
Paid
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State of New Jersey Essex County } ss
Personally appeared before me
Samuel B. Miller A Justice of the peace in and
for Said County, Sanford Vreeland of the Township
of Westfield County & State aforesaid a man in good
standing in society and In all respects Entitled
to belief as a Witness And being by me duly Sworn
doth on his Oath depose and Say that he is Forty nine
years of age, that he is the son of Daniel and
Betsy Vreland of the Said County of Essex and
State of New Jersey, and that the Said Daniel Vreland &
Betsey Vreland resided together as husband and
Wife ever since he can remember until the death
of his brother which took place on the Twenty first
day of August, Eighteen hundred and Twenty eight and
that his mother the Said Betsey Vreland has remained
a Widow ever since the death of his brother the
Said Daniel Vreland Deceased & This deponent further
Saith that Of his Said father was now Living he
Would be as much as Seventynine years of age
and further Saith not.  Sanford Vreeland [signature]
Sworn to & Subscribed at
Newark in Said County
October 27th 1836, before me
Saml B. Miller - Justice of the peace [signature and title]
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State of New Jersey Essex County Personally appeared 
before me Israel Day one of the Justices of the peace in
and for Said  County Jacob Potter he being of full age 
on his Oath Saith that he is personally acquainted with 
Betsey Vreeland who is the widow of Daniel Vreeland a 
Revolutionary Soldier and received  a pension untill his 
death that to his knowledge they lived  together as man 
and wife for many years in the same neighbourhood with
himself and he verily believes they were man and wife 
and that She the Said widow is in indigent circumstances
 and farther Saith not
[right] Jacob Potter [signature]

Sworn before me at Chatham
in Said County October 28. 1836
Israel Day [signature]
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION.
3 -- 525
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., ___________ 19

In reply to your request of __________, received ___________
for a statement of the military history of Daniel Vreeland or Vreland
a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired
information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension
on file in this Bureau. W1515
DATES OF
ENLISTMENT OR
APPOINTMENT.
May 5 1777.

LENGTH OF
SERVICE.
June 1783

RANK.
Pvt.

OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
Barnett

COLONEL.
Elisha Sheldon's
2d Regt Lt. Drag [2nd Regiment Light Dragoons]

STATE.

Battles engaged in, Poundridge
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enlisted in Springfield, NJ
Date of application for pension, April 7, 1818 His CLaim was allowed
Residence at date of application, Springfield Insp, Essex Co. NJ
Age at date of application, 61
Remarks: he mar [married] in Redding, Fairfield Co. Conn June 10 1783,
Betsey Lyon;  he died in Essex Co NJ Aug. 21.,1828, and She was allowed 
pension on an ap. ex. Oct. 27. 1836 While a resident of Essex Co. N.J. Aged
73 years. They had children[lined thru] [first son born in 1718;][end lined thru]
Sanford 49 year in 1836 only name given. In 1852 Israel D. Osborn States that 
he is Betsey & Vreelands son in law
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
6 -- 2856
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Betsey Vreeland
Petition of Betsey
Vreeland for a
Pension on 
account of services
rendered by her
husband during the
Revolutionary war
Dec. 15. 1841
Referred to the Committee
on Revolutionary Pensions
-
-
Feb 9 1842
Bill reported no 150
Ayeriss 32
Rev Pen
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Revy WIDOW, &c.

File No. 1515
Betsey Vreeland 
Widow
Daniel Vreeland
Priv Rev. War

Act. Feb. 2" 1848.
Index: -- Vol. M, Page 302
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1915. Dec 6- History to Miss Adeline Vreeland,
M.B.H.
Letter in S.44154. Alijah Gardner
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2641
New Jersey
Betsey Vreeland
widow of Daniel Vreeland
who served in the Revolutionary 
war, as a private

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
80 Dollars __________
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1848.

Certificate of Pension issued the 
27 day of Dec 1848
and sent to 
Hon. D S Gregory  
HofR [House of Representatives]
recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
February 2, 1848,  Page 323 Vol 4

[left page very faint]
[1st two lines illegible]
[?] 15, 1854
Set to J. S. Peugh
Reported  
Dec. 14, 1854
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Redding Town House CT
Sept 23 
---
Mr. Charles, Henry-
Rahway 12 1/2
New Jersey

[lower right side written on edge]
to be forwarded to J. L.
Edwards Esq in
Relation to the Claim
of Betsey Vreeland 
for a pension.
[end lower right side]

{appears to be old time folded letter/envelope]
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Reading Sept 21. 1836
Mr. Charles Henry Sir, the copy from my Fathers
records of marriage, which you request from
me, I regret I cannot furnish -- The lastman [?]
recorded by him was in March 17th 1780 the he
ceased to keep any further record I know not. I have
searched the record of marriage, in the Town Clerks
office but can find nothing of what you desire
there. The widow of Hezekiah Diead [sp] dec'd [deceased] now
residing in this Town, remembers, & understand, both
the couple you mention, & that they were
married, although she did not witness the
celebration-- My aged brother Danel C. Bartlett
& widow Zoe Read, sister of Doct Henry's wife, now
both residing in Amenia Dutchess Co. N York, must
I think, from their family connection be able to
give you the informationyou  [insert] wish [end insert] with respect to the
marriage of Doct Henry & Mary Hilliard --
Perhaps by the testimony of the persons above named
you may establish the facts you wish to know
& if not the precise time of their occurrence
yet sufficiently hear to answer your purpose
I am, Sir, respectfully your Friend & Serv. --
[right] Jonathan Bartlett [signature]
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[check mark] 6769
N Jersey 6769
Betsey Vreeland
Lit. [or Cit.] to S. B. Miller 5 Feb. 1838
to Hon. S. L. Southard 28. March 1840
" " J.D. Ayerigg July 27 1841
" " Hon. J. Forrance
Jany 6th 1842
Let Hon J.W. Miller April 19/52
Act July 1838
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Relative to Mrs Betsey Vreeland
Declaration to obtain
benefits of 3rd section
of act 4th July 1836
Copeys [copies] of declaration
And Letters Received
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A Copy --------- Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the act
of Congress of the 4th July 1836.

State of New Very Essex County } ss
On this thirtieth day of June In the
Year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred
and Thirty Seven, Personally appeared before the Judges
of the Inferior Court of Common pleas in and for Said County
Betsey Vreeland a Resident of the County of Essex and
State of New Jersey, Aged Seventy four 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 Fourth 1836.
That She is the Widow of Daniel Vreeland, Late of the County
of Essex and State of New Jersey, Deceased. Who was a private
Soldier in the Connecticut Line in the War of the Revolution
and A Pensioner, under the Act of Congress passed March Eighteenth
1818 at the Rate of Eight Dollars per Month, and placed on
the pension Roll on or about the twelfth day of May 1818.
And the Said Betsey Vreeland further declare that She
was Married to the Said Daniel Vreeland on the tenth day
of June Seventeen hundred and Eighty Three at Redding in
the State of Connecticut, By the Revd Mr Bartlett, Which
Mariage took place whilst the said Daniel Vreeland was a
Soldier in the Service of the United States &
before he was discharged from the Same, And that her
husband the aforesaid Daniel Freeland died on the
twenty first day of August in the year of our Lord one
thousand Eight hundred one Twenty eight at his Residence
in the Said County of Essex and that She has remained a
Widow and Unmarried ever since that period, as will
more full appear by Reference to the proof hereunto annexed
And that there is no public or private record of her
Marriage to be found, and this deponent further Saith not
She is the Same Betsy Vreeland who made a Declaration
for a pension Dated in October Last & which is Said to be
Lost.
(A Copy Signed) Betsey Vreeland [signature]

[below paragraph is very faded and transcription is pretty shaky]
The above declaration was made in Lieu of one
Dated October 27th 1886. Which Mr Edwards
stated to me in his Letter of May 4th 1837 Could 
not be found, and it
would be advisable for them to Make their claims [illegible section]
Jane Preston & Betsey Vreeland.
Mrs Jane Preston was afterwards found.)
[?] on the Thirtieth day of June 1837 and Transmitted 
the declaration of which the claim is a copy ________
In answer to which I [?] a Letter from J. L. Edwards Esq.
Date. --------------- [illegible word]
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War Department
Pension Office
October 12th 1837

of which the following is a copy.
Sir
In the case of Mrs Betsey Vreeland Widow of Daniel Vreeland 
deceased the Claimant Should State in Detail the Service of 
her late husband after their marriage. -- Was he on furlough
at the time of the Marriage, or were they Married in Camp 
How long before he joined his regiment after Marriage. Was 
he in the Infantry horse or artillery and how long he Served 
after Marriage should be Shown in a Supplement.
The proof of the date of the marriage is unsatisfactory
unless some Documentary or record evidence can
be adduced from the papers or books of the town Church
or family it will be necessary to establish the date by hard
Testimony of the most credible kind which should state such
Circumstances & events of enable the witnesses to assertain the
precise do with further Certainty.
[right] A True Copy Signed J. L. Edwards
Sam'l Miller Esq [signature]
Newark
N. Jersey.

Per answer to which Mrs Betsy Vreeland
made the following supplemental affidavit

State of New Jersey Essex County } ss
Personally appeared before one Samuel B.
Miller a Judge and Justice of the peace. In one
for Said County Betsey Vreeland of the County of Essex and
State of New Jersey, Who being by me duly Sworn on her
Oath saith that she is the Identical widow Betsey Vreeland,
who heretofore made a Declaration, etc. Novo
for a pension  june thirtieth in the year of our Lord
One Thousand Eight hundred and thirty seven before
the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and
for Said County Essex. -- And this deponent further Saith
that when she was married to Daniel Vreeland he was stationed
at Reding in the State of Connecticut, and belonged to Colonel
Sheldon's Ridgment of horse in the Connecticut Line at the time
they were Married and Continued in said Regiment of horse
or Cavalry until he was discharged at Danbury in the State of
Connecticut in the fall of the year after her Marriage
and this deponent further Saith that she was Married to the
Said Daniel Vreeland on the Tenth day of June 1793,
as Stated in her Said declaration and that her Said husband
was out on duty and in actual service the whole of the time
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after Said Marriage until he was discharged as above Stated
and that she has made diligent Serch [search] and cannot find any
Record of her Marriage either public or private, Nor is there
any one now Living that was present at her Marriage, yet to
be found.
---
Sworn to & subscribed in the usual form and Transmited to
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of persions.
November 2nd 1837. ---  The answer to which I shewed [showed]
a Letter from J. L. Edwards Esq. of which the Following
is a Copy. ------
[right] War Department
[right] Pension Office
[right] February 5th 1838

Sir
The additional evidence in Support of the Claim
of Betsy Vreeland, Contained in Your Letter of the Second November
last has been examined the proof in regard to the date of the
Claimants Marriage is not satisfactory. If Record evidence
of it cannot be produced, it should be established by the testimony
of a Credible witness who can specify the date thereof,

[right] ( Signed J. L. Edwards
Samuel Miller
[underline] A True Copy [end underline]
And I would further beg Leave to State that
owing to the great difficulty in proving the exact date of her
Marriage and that her husband was in actual Service after her
Marriage to the Said Daniel Vreeland, the Said Widow Betsey
Vreeland continued to (except a pension under the act of
Congress of June 7th 1838 provided She Could be allowed
a full pension under the last Mentioned act one relinquish
all claim to a pension under the act of July 4th 1836. Although
She Considered her self justly entitled to a pension under Said
act. --- Therefore the Said Betsy Vreeland made a New Declaration
under the Said Act of June 7th 1820 of which the following is a
Copy.--- 

[center] Declaration
In order to Obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of
the 7th July 1838 Entitled an act granting half pay and
pensions to Certain Widows.

State of New Jersey Essex County }ss

On the Twenty seventh day of December
in the Year of our Lord one Thousand Eight
hundred and Thirty nine Personally appeared before me
Samuel B. Miller one of the Judges of the Inferior Court of
Common pleas in and for Said County the Widow, Betsey
Vreeland & President of the County of Essex and State of New Jersey
Aged Seventy Six years. --- Who I hereby Certify Cannot
from Bodily infirmity attend the Court-- And I do
further Certify that she is the Identical person who heretofire Made
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Made a Declaration for a pension under the Act of Congress
of July 4th 1836, on or about the Thirtieth day of June in
the year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and Thirty Seven
Before the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common pleas in and for
Said County. --- And a supplemental affidavit enclosed to J. L.
Edwards November 2nd 1867.---  Who being by me 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 7th 1838
Entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to Certain
Widows. --- That She is the widow of Daniel Vreeland Late
of the County of Essex and State of New Jersey deceased, who
was a private Soldier in Colonel Sheldon's Regiment of Light
horse or Dragoons in the Connecticut Line, in the Service
of the United States, during the war of the Revolution. --- And
A pensioner of the United States under the Act of Congress,
passed March Eighteenth 1818 at the rate of Eight dollars
per Month, and placed on the pension Roll on the Twelfth
day of May 1818. And the Said Betsey Vreeland further
declares, that She was Married to the Said Daniel Vreeland
on the Tenth day of June Seventeen hundred and Eighty three at
Reding in the State of Connecticut by the Rev Mr Bartlett. And
that her husband the aforesaid Daniel Vreeland, died on the
Twenty first day of August in the year of our Lord one Thousand
eight hundred and Twenty eight, at his residence in County
of Essex, That She has no evidence to prove that she was
Married to him prior to his leaving the service aforesaid
but the Marriage took place previous to the first day of January
Seventeen hundred and Ninty four Viz at the time above
stated. --- And this deponent further Saith that she has
always understood that her husband the said Daniel Vreeland
deceased was on duty and in actual Service in the war
of the Revolution Subsequent to her Marriage with him
as Stated in her Declaration and Supplemental Affidavit
under the Act of Congress of July 4th 1836. --- But not being
able to prove that She was married to the Said Daniel Vreeland
before the last period of his Service as is required
by the Rules of the war department under the act of Congress
of July 4th, 1836. She hereby relinquishes all Claim and
demand to any Service Rendered the United States by her Said
husband after the date of Said Marriage. And also to her right
of pension under the Law of Congress of July 4th 1836
And this deponent further
Saith that She has Remained a Widow & unmarried ever Since
the death of her said husband. And further Saith not.
---
Sworn to and Subscribed at Springfield in Said County on the 
day and year first above written. 
A Copy of the Declaration Signed by Betsey Vreeland  [signature]

Saml B Miller Judge [illegible] [signature and title]
Page 31

In answer to the last mentioned Declaration
The Hon. Samuel L. Southard Transmitted to me a Letter
from J. L. Edwards Esq. of which the following is a Copy
[right] Pension Office
[right] March 20th 1840

Sir
The Declaration of Mrs Betsey Vreeland under the
Act of July 7th 1838. I have the honor to inform you has
been examined, and it is herewith returned, the annexation
of a Condition to the relinquishment of all Claims to a
pension under any other Law is objectionable, and
there is no Satisfactory proof as to the date of the marriage.
That fact must be established by record evidence
or if that cannot be had by the testimony of a Witness who
can Specify the date of his own Knowledge.
A True Copy.
[right] I have the honor to be very
[right] respectfully your obt servt [obedient servant]
[right] (Signed) J. S. Edwards [signature]

S. L. Southard [signature]
Senate U States   ⎬

Hon John B. Ayerigg
Sir you will Perceive from the last
mentioned communication from Mr Edwards to Mr Southard
in Relation to the Claim of Mrs Betsey Vreeland for a
pension under the act of July 7th 1832. was stated in said
Letter to be Objectionable and Returned to the Hon S. L.
Southard.-- And I presume it was retained by him, as
it was not Returned to me with the last mentioned letter.
Therefore I cannot say where said Declaration is to
be found if wanted.-- All the other papers relative
to her claim, I presume remain in the pension office of
Washington.
[right] I Remain Respectfully Your ? ?
Saml. Miller
---
[left side on edge]
Reference to Declaration under the Act July 7th 1832 ----
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( Copy of Certificate )

War Department
I certify that in Conformity with the Law of the
United States of the 10th March 1818 to Daniel Vreeland 
Late a private in the Army of the Revolution is incribed on
the pension list Roll of the New Jersey Agency at
the rate of Eight dollars per month to commence
on the 7th day of April one thousand Eight hundred
and Eighteen.
[squiggly circle with ss inside]

Given at the war office of the
United States this 12th day of
May one thousand eight
hundred and Eighteen
(Signed) J. C. Calhoun [signature]
Secretary of War
The foregoing Copy made by me
Saml.  B. Miller [signature]
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Betsey Vreeland
Page 34

[the following section crossed out]
27th CONGRESS,
2d SESSION
H. R. 150
Pri. 46.
Rep. No. 104.

Read twice, and committed to a committee of the Whole House to-morrow.
-
Mr. FORNANCE, from the Committee of Revolutionary Pensions,
reported the following bill:
A BILL
[end crossed out section]
[numbers 1 thru 9 crossed out on left side]

an act for the relief Betsey Vreeland.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the
Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized and required
to place the name of Betsey Vreeland, of the county
of Essex, State of New Jersey, widow of Daniel Vreeland, a
soldier of the revolutionary war, on the list of pensioners of
the United States, at the rate of eighty dollars per annum, for
the term of five years, to be computed from the fourth day of
March, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-six.

approved July 27th 1842.
A true copy from the Roll in
in this office
Dept of State
Augt 10th 1842.
Pitcher Netter [unsure of spelling]
Ch. Clk
Page 35


Payment to be made at
Trenton 
by
P Dickinson Esqr
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the
Agency of
New Jersey
Payable on the 4th September and 4th
March
Recorded in the Pension Office, in
Book D. Vol. 1. Page 211
Clerk.
N. R. Weightman
Page 36

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7th, 1838,
Betsey Vreland
widow of Daniel Vreland
who was a private of Cavalry in the Revolution
and died on the  -----
day of -----
is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of one hundred
dollars per annum, commencing on the
4th March, 1836, and terminating on the 4th of March, 1841
unless the Pensioner married or died before the last mentioned date;
in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such
marriage or death.

Given at the Department of the Interior
this twenty eighth day of June
one thousand eight hundred and fifty two --
Alex H. H. Stuart [signature]
Secretary of the Interior
Examined and Countersigned.
J E Heath [signature]
Commissioner of Pensions

[written in the center on edge]
Cancelled
Page 37

Trenton N. J. Pension Agency
May 31 1854
Sir
on the 28th June 1852 Betsey Vreeland
widow of Daniel Vreeland was ordered to be
inscribed on the rolls of this agency at the
rate of $100 per annum, as private of
calvary --
She was then in receipt of a pension
of 80 dollars but it did not appear that
former payments were to be deducted -- upon
my suggestion the order for inscription
was withdrawn --
Her son has written to me
to learn whether or not she is entitled to
[underline] an increase [end underline], and I should be glad
to be informed what disposition you
have made of the case --
Yours very Respectfully
Phil. Dickinson [signature]
L. P. Haloo Esq
Comm of Pensions
Page 38

Payment to be made at
Trenton
by P. Dickinson Esq
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the
Agency of
New Jersey
Payable on the 4th September and 4th
March
Recorded in the Pension Office in
Book A Vol. 2 Page 101
Clerk.
J.W. [or J.H.] Weightman
Page 39

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
----------------------------
I certify that in conformity with the act of March 3, 1843,
and June 17, 1844
Betsey Vreland
widow of Daniel Vreland
who was a private of Cavalry in the Revolution
and died on the __________ day of ______________
is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of one hundred
dollars per annum, commencing on the
4 March 1843, and terminating on the 4 March 1848, unless
the Pensioner married or died before the last mentioned date; in which
case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death.
Given at the Department of the Interior,
this twenty eighth day of June
one thousand eight hundred and fifty two -
Alex Max Stuart
Secretary of the Interior
Examined and Countersigned.
JE Heath
Commissioner of Pensions.

[written across the center on edge]
Cancelled
Page 40

Payment to be made at
Trenton
by
P. Dickinson Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners in the
Agency of 
New Jersey

Payable on the 4th September and 4th
March

Recorded in the Pension Office on the

Roll of Pensioners under act February
2d, 1848, Page 323 Vol 4,
Clerk
J. R. Weightman [signature]
Page 41

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
----------------------
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2, 1848,
Betsey Vreland
widow of Daniel Vreland
who was a private of Cavalry in the revolutionary war,
is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of one hundred
dollars per annum, commencing on the
4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should
again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the
time of such marriage
Given at the Department of the Interior
this twenty eight day of June
one thousand eight hundred and fifty-two
Alex' H H Stuart
Secretary of the Interior
Examined and Countersigned
JE Heath
Commissioner of Pensions

[written in the center on edge]
Cancelled
Page 42

Betsey Vreeland
Brief
Dodge
Page 43

Betsey Vreeland, widow of Daniel
N. J. (Essex Co) 2d Feby '48

Daniel Vreeland served in Shelden's dragoons, as private,
under an enlistment for the war, from Jany 25th
1777, and was paid for service to Sept. 14, 1783
besides his gratuity of $80-
He was pensioned under the act of 1818, and continued
under the act of 1820, and died in August 1828.
as shown by the register in this office.
His papers have been searched for but cannot be
found.
On the 30th June 1837[lined thru] 27th day of 
Decr 1839 [end lined thru], his widow
Betsey Vreeland, aged 74 applied under the act of 1836, and
Declared
That she was [underline] married [end underline] to Daniel on the
[underline] 10th June 1783 [end underline], at Reading, by Rev Mr Bartlett
and while Danl. was in service and before his discharge.
Daniel died Aug. 21, 1828- widow ever since
no record of the marriage, public or private, to be found
It was required - that she should state in what service her husband
was-where stationed, whether on duty or furlough, whether married in Camp
also objected that the date of marriage was not proved &c
See Set Oct 12. 1837- paper No 1 -
Page 44

Widow again deposed - Nov 2, 1837
That Daniel was then stationed at Reading, Ct and belonged to 
Col Sheldons Rt [Regiment] of horse of Cont [Continental] Line, 
when marriage took place. And he so remained in service until 
discharged at Danbury the ensuing fall -- upto which time he 
remained on duty and in actual service -- No record & no one 
living who was present at marriage.
Objection to want of proof of [underline] date [end underline] of marriage.

Declared under act of 1838, Decr 27, 1839
Reiterating her former statements but admitting her inability to prove 
marriage to have been previous to the termination of service
Objection to want of proof of [underline] date[end underline]  of marriage.

Petition to  Congress - dated Novr 23, 1841
Reiterates - and asks the benefit of act of 1838 or 1836.

Jonathan M. Meeker - of Essex Co - Decr 6, 1841
So in his 66th year- Knew Danl' & Betsey for more than 50 years past, 
& before Jany 94. Danl & Betsey his wife came to affts neighborhood 
to reside soon after the war & always cohabited & were reputed such.
Danl. died about 12 yrs ago. Always understood they were married in 
Ct. [Connecticut] about close ofwar - Had a number of children. Danl. was
Page 45

pensioner at $8 pr mo. Betsey a [underline] widow ever 
since [end underline] Danl's death. There is no certificate 
of credibility of this witness -- His signature is well written etc

These two last papers were never filed in the pension office.
The Comr reported to Congress that Daniel Enlisted 
May 5, 1777  (This is so returned on one transcript) and was 
discharged [underline] between the4th & 10th of June 1783 
[end underline] (I cannot ascertain where he got this fact, if it is so.)
And that the date of marriage had not been proved.

The Committee reported, Feb 9. 1842 that he in their opinion
there was sufficient evidence to prove She was married before 
1794, and the bill was passed July 27. 1842, granting just such a
pension as the act of July 7. 1838, provide for (Or rather providing
that she be put on the pension roll at $80 for 5 years from Mar 4, 
1836. If this was a special act admitting her to the benefit of the act
of 1838, she is entitled under the 2d sec of the act of 2d Feby 1848, 
and at $96 from July 1. 1848.

She was pensioned under acts of 1843 & 4 --
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Brief in the case of Belsey Vreland
Essex County and State of New Jersey
act 7 July 1838.
-------------------------
Claim, (original, [lined thru] or for increase [end lined thru].)

Proof exhibited, (if original.)

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner
Traditionary proof of Marriage

(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?

Name and residence of Agent

S A Pugh [signature]
Present

[right] G Cole [signature]
[right] Examining Clerk.
Page 47

 Hart
case of pensions
114
Sale Charter
3 152
Permit me to
call your attention to the
application Betsey Vreeland
of Daniel Vreeland
of N.J. he a pension under the
act of 1836. how before you
the applicant is a cast
ment of me & I will be
much dege of ye well
Give  it your exact attention
fice of the salt
Yours respecting
M. Miller
Page 48

Newark New Jersey October 11th 1842
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of pensions
Sir
I Received A. Letter from the Hon. John B. Ayeriggs,
Dated House of Representatives July 29th 1842
stating that the Bill for the Relief of Mrs Betsey
Vreeland had passed both Houses of Congress and
Become a Law. - And a Considerable time having
Elapsed, since the passing of Said act, and no
Pension Certificate having been Received. -- Please
to have the goodness, to obtain a copy of Said Law
Issue and Transmit her Pension Certificate In
Conformity with Said act as soon as Convenient
Provided there is nothing in Said act to prevent
the same.
Your attention to the above
Will much oblige yours with
the highest Respect and esteem
B C.
Saml B. Miller [signature]

P.S. Upon a referance to the affidavits & papers
on file in Relation to this application you will
Perceive, that I acted as her agent or attorney.
S. B. Miller [signature]
Page 49

Newark New Jersey October 10th 1842
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions.

Sir I Received
your Letters of the 11th & 13th October Instant, and
thank you for your Early attention to my Communications
of the 7th & 11th Instant. And in reply, to yours
of the 13th Instant, I herewith, Transmit to you
Mrs Betsey Vreeland, Power of attorney authorising
me to Receive her Pension Certificate, and to
do all other acts in Relation to the same, and
Should there be any thing further necessary to
be done Relative to her Claim as a pensioner, you
will please to inform me as soon as Convenient.
With all due Respect I
Remain yours A C.
Sam B. Miller
Page 50

J. L. Edwards Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
Page 51

Newark New Jersey August 5, 1837
J. L. Edwards Esq
Sir I herewith enclose to you
the affidavit of the Rev'd James M. Hunting & the
affidavit of Mr Benjamin Cory Relative to the Claim
of Mrs Mary Bierson Widow of  Sylvanes Bierson 2nd
for a pension.- And of the Marriage Record keep
by the Revd Benjamin Woodruff has been found
as will appear by the affidavit of Mr Hunting I
did not think it Essential to have the County
Clerks affidavit as Required by your Letter to me
of April 10th 1837. -- as to each term of actual service
performed by the Claimants husband, I do not now
know that it can be more Specially proven than
is all redy Set fourth in the evidence now on
file in your office.-
I also enclose the Declaration one
evidence of Mr Betsy Vreeland Widow of Daniel Vreeland 
deceased, (de Novo) as directed by your
Letter of May 4th 1837, Who had the misfortune to
have her Original papers Lost, or mis Laid under those
Circumstances you will please to give them your early
attention,-- As to Mrs Jane Vreeland's I am still
in hopes her papers will be found. -- If they Should
not be found you will please to let me know.
I Remain Respectfully A. C.

Sam B. Miller [signature]
Page 52

Springfield N J Decem 12th 1825

Sir

Daniel Vreeland who has been upon
the pension list roll for several years informs 
me that he has new information from
you that his pension is stopped, in consequence
of information now at your office that
he had put his property into his sons hands.
This information I believe to be incorrect
as will appear from the affidavit of his
son Sanford Vreeland which I inclose
I am acquainted with Sanford Vreeland
and believe him to be a respectable man
and in whose word and oath the utmost
faith may be placed --

Daniel Vreeland the pensioner / is in my
opinion and of his neighbors generally
is poor and deserving if any of the assistance
of his country and I believe the most respectable 
part of this neighborhood would sub
Page 53

scribe to the same. ----
If any thing more is wanted to satisfy you on this subject please write me 
Your Humble Servant 
D.S. Briant P.M. 
Secretary of the War department
Page 54

H.R. Jan 4th 1841
To J L Edwards Esq
Com. of Pensions

Dear Sir
Betsey Vreeland widow of Daniel
Vreeland, who was a pensioner under the act
of 1818, has been presented to Com on Rev Pensions 
[Committe on Revolutionary Pensions]
The Committee has instructed me to enquire what length 
of time did Said Daniel Vreeland serve in the Rev. Army.
Will you do me the favor to inform me what was the term 
of his service, there be any evidence of that fact in the 
department
With Great respect
Yours
J Hammond
Page 55

Newark New Jersey November 2nd 1837
J. L. Edwards Esq 

Sir I herewith enclose to you the supplemental affidavit of the 
Widow Betsey Vreeland as Required by your Letter of the 12th 
October Last. Which I presume will be satisfactory as to the 
service of Daniel Vreeland Decd [deceased] after her Marriage 
to him. As to further proof of Marriage I have delaid sending 
the enclosed supplement in hopes of finding some further 
evidence of Sd [Said] Marriage but have not been able to 
produce [?] any as yet. I also at the Request of Mrs Vreeland 
Enclose to you an old Letter from her Brother which may have 
Some Bearing on her Case. - I am personally acquainted with 
Mrs Betsey Vreeland and know her to be a Woman of good 
Character & entitled to full Credit. I would take the Liberty to 
Suggest whether there is not Some evidence of Marriage to 
be found in Mr. Daniel Vreelands papers for a pension under 
the act of March 18th, 1818. 
I Remain Respectfully 
Yours A. C.
Samuel B. Miller [signature]
Page 56

Redding Ridge 
CT June 29
Mr Sandford Vreeland 
Rahway 
State of New Jersey

[lower left corner on edge]
To be presented to J. L. Edwards Esq. 
in relation to the Claim 
of Mrs. Betsey Vreeland 
for a pension. ----
Page 57

Redding June 27th 1837
Dear Sir I received your letter dated the 22 of may last, 
and will State to you that the Widow Nathan Lyon has 
died Since you were  here, or at my house, my mother 
in law's Brothers are all dead, I have made some enquiries 
concerning the Marriage of Betsey Lyon to Daniel Vreeland
and can find no one that Saw them married as yet, but I will 
endeavour to make further enquiry. If I can obtain proof 
which will be of use to your Mother I will take it in a 
deposition and send you by mail. If you want any favors of
me of the kind I am willing to do them if I can 
yours Respectfully Aaron Sandford Jr. [signature]
Mr. Sandford Vreeland [signature]
Page 58

Bill 150
27th CONGRESS, Rep. No. 104. [underline] Ho. of REPS [end underline].
[underline] 2d Session. [end underline]

BETSEY VREELAND.
(To accompany bill H. R. No. 150.)
-----
FEBRUARY 9, 1842-----


Mr. FORNANCE, from the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions, made the
following

REPORT:

The Committee on Revolutionary Pensions, to whom was referred the
petition of Betsey Vreeland, widow of Daniel Vreeland, a soldier of
the Revolution, make the following report:

That it appears from her declaration, filed in the Pension Office, and the
records of that office, together with the testimony of one credible witness,
that Daniel Vreeland was a soldier of the Revolution, and, as such, served
six years, and received a pension under the act of 1818; that said Daniel
Vreeland was married to the petitioner before the year 1794; and that he
the said Daniel Vreeland, died before the passage of the act of 1838, to wit:
about the year 1829. The rule of the Department requires record evidence
of marriage, or, if that cannot be obtained, then the testimony of a
witness who can specify the date from his own knowledge. Although the
said Betsey Vreeland has failed to produce such evidence of marriage, yet
the committee are of opinion there is sufficient evidence to prove she was
married previous to the year 1794, and therefore ask leave to report the 
accompanying bill.
-----
PENSION OFFICE, January 6, 1842.
SIR: In compliance with yours of the 4th instant, in the case of Mrs.
Betsey Vreeland, I have the honor to state that it is of record that her husband
enlisted as a private on the 5th of May, 1777, for the war, in Colonel
Sheldon's regiment of (Connecticut) dragoons, and was discharged between
the 4th and 10th of June, 1783.
A copy of my last letter in her case, to the Hon. J. B. Aycrigg, of 17th
of July last, is herewith enclosed.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your most obedient servant,
[right] J. L. EDWARDS.
Hon. J. FORNANCE,
House of Representatives.
(5 )
Page 59

2 [page no. ] Rep. No. 104.

PENSION OFFICE, July 17, 1841.
SIR: I have the honor to acknowledge the additional papers in the case
of Mrs. Betsey Vreeland, enclosed with yours of the 15th instant. This
claim was first asserted, under the act of July 4, 1836, in a declaration setting
forth that she was married on the 10th of June, 1783, to her late husband,
then in service at Reading, Connecticut, and that he continued in
service until the fall of 1783, when he was discharged. Even if the date
of the marriage had been duly established, the fact that all the "wars-men,"
of which he was one, were discharged early in June, 1783, would have
ensured a disallowance of her claim under the act of July 4, 1836. Her
claim was subsequently asserted under the act of July 7, 1838, and the
declaration returned to the Hon. S. L. Southard, on the 28th of March,
1840, for amendment. No papers have been received since.
I have the honor to be, &c.
[right] J. L. EDWARDS.
Hon. JOHN B. AYCRIGG,
House of Representatives.
Page 60

Essex County ss

Personally appeared before me
Caleb Woodruff one of the Justices of the
peace in and for the County of Essex and
State of New Jersey Sanford Vreeland son of
Daniel Vreeland a pensioner who being duly
Sworn deposeth and Saith, that he holds a deed
for the place upon which his father now lives &
that he paid a Mortgage and other debts
against his father to the full amount of the
house and lot, and that the deed he holds
is not for any cover of his father property
but a fair and equitable purchase for his
own benefit, and not his father -and that he
only suffers him to reside there only through
favor and affection
[right] Sanford J Vreeland [signature]
Sworn and Subscribed 
this 25 day of November
1825 Before Me
Caleb Woodruff Justice of the Peace [signature and title]
Page 61

POWER OF ATTORNEY -- Revolutionary Pension Claims.
--------------------------
Know all Men by these Presents, That I, Mrs Betsey Vreeland widow
Daniel Vreeland hereby constitute and appoint D. L. & S. A. Peugh 
of Washington City D C my true and lawful Agents and Attorneys to 
prosecute the Claim of Betsey Vreeland 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 toSsaid 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,

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 Attorneysand Agents shall lawfully do in 
the premises
WITNESS my hand and Seal this 7th day of January A. D. 1852.

[right] Her
[right] Betsey  X  Vreelland [signature]
[right] Mark [X being Her Mark]

Signed and Sealed in the presence of
Sanford Vreeland [signature]
Witness 
Hannah Cole [signature]

STATE OF New Jersey COUNTY OF Essex } ss:
On this Seventh day of January A. D. 1852 before me, the subscriber,
 a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally 
appeared ______________________ and acknowledged the foregoing Power,
of Attorney to be and act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned.

IN TESTMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand the day and year aforesaid. }
[right] Aaron H Burnett J. Peace [signature and title] [name underlined]

State of New Jersey Essex County ss
I John R Weeks clerk of the County of Essex and of the Court of
Common Pleas for said County do certify that Aaron H. Burnett
before whom the above power of attorney was acknowledged
at the time of taking the same was an acting Justice of the peace
in and for Said County elected Commissioned and Sworn
and that the Signature to the Certificate herein written is
genuine - In Testimony whereof I have hereto Set my hand
and Official Seal the 18th day of January AD 1852
R Weeks clk
Page 62

Exby L A Peugh [handwritten, sideways, top left]
Jan 14-52 [handwritten, sideways, top left]

Betsey Vreeland [handwritten, sideways, top right]
N.J. Jan 18 [handwritten, sideways, top right]

Claim of [bold]
Act of [bold]

---------------------------------
STATE OF __________ COUNTY __________________ } 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 he is the [blank] who 
was a Revolutionary Pensioner 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.

[begin italic] Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid, before me. [end italic]
[blank] J. Peace. [italic print]}

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

I, [blank] Clerk of the [blank] Court in the County and State aforesaid, do hereby 
certify that [blank] 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 [blank] signature.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, [bold] I [begin italic]have hereunto subscribed my name 
and affixed my official Seal, this [blank] day of [blank] [end italic] A. D. 185[blank]. 

[blank]

Clerk. [italic]
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Betsey Vreeland [signature]
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State of New Jersey Essex County } ss
Be it known that on this ninth day of August AD 1851 
Before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for
Said County Personally Appeared Betsey Vreeland
who after having been duly Sworn according to Law
doth depose and Say, that She is the Widow of 
Daniel Vreeland  who was a Revolutionary soldier and 
Received from the United States a pension at the rate
of Eight Dollars per month. under the act of March 
18th AD 1818 that She makes this Declaration for the
Purpose of Recovering such increase of Pension as may 
be found due under any Acts or Resolutions of Congress
applicable to her case
[right] her
[right] Betsey  X  Vreeland
[right] mark [X being her mark in lieu of signature ]

Sworn and Subscribed
before me this 9th day of August AD 1851

Henry D Hedden
Justice of the Peace
-------
State of New Jersey Essex County } ss

I John R Weeks Clerk of the Court of Common
Pleas of the County of Essex do Certify that
Henry D Hedden before whom the foregoing
affidavit was taken, was at the time of taking
the Same, an acting Justice of the Peace in and
for Said County commissioned and Sworn
and duly authorized to administer Oaths
and that the Signature to the Jurat of said
affidavit is genuine

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand
and the Seal of Said Court this Eleventh day of 
August AD 1851
[illegible initials]
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Betsy Vreeland
Saml B. Miller
Newark
N.C.
Agent
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Declaration
In Order to Obtain the Benefit of the Act of Congress of
Second February 1848. Entitled an Act Making Further
Provision for Surviving. Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution
State of New Jersey, And a Resolution passed July 1st 1848
(Essex County --- ) ss on this Thirty-first-- day of August in
the Year of our Lord one Thousand, Eight
hundred and Forty Eight Personally Appeared before me
the Subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for Said County.
Betsey Vreeland A resident of Springfield in the County of
Essex and State of New Jersey aged Eighty four 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
on the 2nd day of February 1848 granting pensions to Widows
of persons who Served during the Revolutionary War; that
She is the widow of Daniel Vreeland, who was a private
Soldier in the Connecticut Line during the war of the Revolution
and A pensioner of the United States under the Act of Congress
of March 11th 1818, at the rate of Eight dollars per month
and died at his Residence in said County on the 21st day of
August 1828 And the Said Betsey Vreeland further declares
that She Received a pension under the Act of Congress of June
17th 1844 of Eighty dollars per annum. -- And that She is
still a Widow.
[right] her
[right] Betsey  X  Vreeland
[right] mark [X being her mark in lieu of signature]

Sworn to and Subscribed on the 
day and year above writen 

Before me Saml B. Miller Justice of the peace [signature and title]

I certify that the above named affiant is personally known to
me and that She is the same Individual who drew a pension as
stated by her in the foregoing Affidavit.
August 31st 1848
Sam B. Miller Justice of the peace [signature and title]
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STATE OF NEW JERSEY.
I, CHARLES G. McCHESNEY, Secretary of State of the
State of New Jersey, do hereby certify, that
Samuel B Miller Esquire, before whom
the within affidavit was taken,
was, at the time of the doing thereof, a Justice of
the Peace
in and for the county of Essex in said
state, duly commissioned and sworn; that full faith and credit
are to be given to his official attestations, and that the signature
thereto is in the proper handwriting of the said
Samuel B Miller
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my seal of office at 
Trenton, in said state, this Seventh day of September A. D. one thousand eight 
hundred and forty-eight
Charles G. M. Chesney [signature]
Sec'y of State.
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Declaration
In order to Obtain the Benefit of the Act of Congress
of the 3rd March 1843 Granting pensions for one year to Certain
Widows who have Received pensions under the act of July 7th 1838.

State of New-Jersey Essex County } ss
On this Thirteenth day of April one Thousand Eight hundred and 
Forty three Personally Appeared before the Subscriber one of the 
Judges of the Inferior Court of Common pleas in and for Said 
County, Betsey Vreeland, A resident of the Township of Springfield
In the County of Essex and State of New Jersey aged, Seventy
Nine years. Who being first duly Sworn according to
Law doth on her Oath make the following Declaration
in order to Obtain the benefits of the provision made
by the Act of Congress passed on the 3d March 1843
Granting Pensions to widows of persons who Served
during the Revolutionary War. That She is the Widow
of Daniel Vreeland Deceased, who was a Private Soldier
in Colonel Sheldon's Regiment of Dragoons in the Connecticut
Line during the war of the Revolution. And the Said
Betsey Vreeland, further declares that She Received A
pension from the United States of Eighty dollars Per
Annum, under the act of Congress of July 7th 1838.
And that She further Declares She is still a Widow.
Sworn to and Subscribed on the
day and year above written }  Betsy Vreland [signature]
Before me, Saml B. Miller Judge of Common Pleas. [signature and title]
-------
And I do hereby Certify that the Declarant in the
Foregoing Declaration named is Personally Known to me
to be the Identical person who Received the above Mentioned
Pension from the United States.
April 13th 1843.
Saml B. Miller - Judge of Common Pleas [signature and title]
Saml B. Miller - Judge of Common Pleas
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State of New Jersey County of Essex } ss.
I John P Jackson Clerk of the Countyof Essex and of the 
Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for Said County
do hereby Certify that Samuel B. Miller before whom
the annexed affidavit of Betsey Vreeland was made and 
taken at the time of taking the Same was and still is one
of the Judges of Said Court duly commissioned and Sworn, 
and that the Signature "Saml B Miller" to the Jurat of Said
affidavit & the Certificate thereunder written are genuine ---
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and 
official Seal at Newark in Said County the Eighth day of 
May A.D. Eighteen hundred and forty three---
J P Jackson Clk [signature and title]
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Betsey Vreeland To Samuel B Miller }  Power of Atty
to receive pension
certificate-
Betsey Vreeland. N Jersey
Roll, Act July 27. 1842,
$80 per annum, for five
years, from 4 March
1836 (Inscribe under act
July 7 1838)
Send Cert to
SAML. B. Miller,
Newark
N Jersey.

[written at bottom on edge]
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D C
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Know all men by these presents: that Betsey
Vreeland of the township of Springfield in the
County of Essex and State of New Jersey, widow of
Daniel Vreeland, and Pensioner of the United
by special act of Congress, do hereby constitute and
Appoint Samuel B Miller Esqr my true and
lawful attorney for me and in my name
and behalf to receive from the Commissioner
of Pensions, at Washington City, District of
Columbia, my pension certificate, and upon
receipt thereof to give in my name and behalf,
such acknowledgment and acquittance
of the Said Commissioner shall require by law
and further to do all other legal acts and
deeds necessary in the premises --
Witness my hand and Seal this fifteenth
day of October eighteen hundred and
forty-two-
Sealed and delivered in presence of Noah Clark } Betsy Vreland [signature]

State of New Jersey Essex County } ss
Be it known that on the fifteenth
day of October eighteen hundred and forty-two belove
the subscriber a justice of the peace of Said County, personally
appeared Betsey Vreeland abovenamed, and acknowledged
the foregoing power of attorney to be her voluntary act & deed In
testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day & year last 
above mentioned.
Noah Clark Justice of the Peace [signature and title]

[illegible official seal attached next to signature of Betsy Vreland]
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State of New Jersey County of Essex } ss
I John P. Jackson Clerk of the County of Essex 
and of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in 
and for Said County do hereby certify That 
Noah Clark before whom the within Instrument
of writing was acknowledged at the time of taking
Such acknowledgment, was and Still is one of the
Justices of the Peace in and for Said County duly 
commissioned and Sworn and that the Signature
"Noah Clark" affixed to the above certificate of --
acknowledgment is genuine-
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto Set my hand
and official Seal at Newark in Said County the
Seventeenth day of October AD. Eighteen hundred
and forty two ---
J. P. Jackson Clk [signature and title]
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Order from Mrs
Betsey Vreeland
to Amend her
Declaration---
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Springfield Essex County New Jersey November 23 ,1841
This may certify that I Betsy Vreeland, Widow of
Daniel Vreeland deceased, do hereby Authorize Samuel
B. Miller, Before whom I made my Declaration
in order to obtain the Benefit of the provision made
by the act of Congress passed July 7th 1838 and
Dated December 27th 1839.-- To strike out the
words in Said Declaration.-- (As follows) Provided
Said Department, will grant her a full pension
under the act of Congress of July 7th 1838 Which
Condition is Said to be objectionable.
Witness Present [right] Betsy Vreland [signature]
Jona. M. Meeker [signature]
Page 75

To the Honorable the Senate and house of
Representatives of the United States in Congress Convened.

The Petition of Betsey Vreeland an Inhabitant
of the Township of Springfield in the County of Essex
and State of New Jersey, Respectfully, the Represents.

That Whereas her Husband Daniel Vreeland
Late of the Township of Springfield in the County
of Essex and State of New Jersey, Deceased. Was A
private soldier in the war of the Revolution and
belonged to Colonel Sheldon's Regiment of horse
In the Connecticut Line. And was also A pensioner
of the United States, under the Act of Congress passed
March 10th 1818. At the rate of Eight dollars per
Month.

And whereof I was Married to the Said
Daniel Vreeland, on the tenth day of June Seventeen
hundred and Eighty three, at Redding in the State
Connecticut. By the Revd. Mr Bartlett. And
Whereas my Late husband the Said Daniel Vreeland
Died on the Twenty first day of August Eighteen
hundred and Twenty eight at his Late residence
In the Said County of Essex.

And Whereof I the Said Betsey Vreeland
Beleaving that I was justly entitled to a pension for
the Services rendered the United States by my Said
husband, In the War of the Revolution, did on the
thirtieth day of June 1837. Make my Declaration
on Oath Before the Judges of the Inferior Court of
Common pleas in and for Said County of Essex
In order to obtain the Benefit of the provision
made by the Act of Congress of July 4th 1836
And Caused the same to be transmitted to the
War
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War department with the evidence thereunto annexed
In lieu of one dated October 27th 1836, which was Said
to be lost. And I also made A Supplemental affidavit
which was Transmitted to Said Department. And having
understood that the main Objection made by the war
department to granting me a pension under Said act
was as to the date of My Marriage to the Said Daniel
Vreeland Alleging, That there was no proof of Service
after Marriage and that there was no Satisfactory proof
as to the date of My marriage.
Therefore on the Twenty seventh day of December
In the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight hundred
and Thirty nine, I made a New Declaration under the
act of Congress of July 7th 1838. Before Samuel B Miller
one of the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common pleas
in and for the County of Essex New York, (being unable
to attend in Court, In order to obtain the Benefit
of the Act of Congress passed July 7th 1830. --Thereby
Relinquising all Claim or demand to any Service
Rendered the United States by my Said husband after
the date of My Said Marriage to the Said Daniel
Vreeland.
And Believing my Self to be justly entitled to a pension
under one or the other of said Acts
I Pray that your Honorable Body will Look
into my Claim and grant me my Request.
Springfield Essex County
New Jersey November 23rd A.D. 1841. } Betsy Vreland [signature]
Witness present
Jones M. Meeker

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A Petition

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3 [circled]
Page 77

6769 [underlined]
Mrs Betsy Vreeland
Declaration Under the
Act of Congress of July 7th
1838

Married 10 June 1783
Husband died 21. Aug 1828
-------------------------
(2)
Hon. S.L. Southard [signature]

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Sam B. Miller
Newark New Jersey
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Declaration
In order to Obtain theBenefit of the Act of Congress
of the 7th July 1838. Entitled an act granting half
pay and Pensions to Certain Widows.

State of New Jersey Essex County } ss 
On this Twenty Seventh day of December
In the year of our Lord one thousand
Eight hundred and Thirty nine. Personally appeared before
me Samuel B. Miller one of the Judges of the Inferior Court
of Common pleas, In and for Said County the Widow
Betsey Vreeland, A Resident of the County of Essex and
State of New Jersey, Aged Seventy Six years.-- Who I
hereby Certify Cannot from Bodily Infirmity attend
the Court.-- And I do further Certify, that She is the
Identical person, who heretofore made a Declaration
for a pension, Before the Judges of the Inferior Court of
Common pleas in and for Said County on the Thirtieth
day of June Eighteen hundred and Thirty seven, under the
act of Congress of July 4th 1836. And also a Supplemental
affidavit which I transmited to J. L. Edwards Esq. November
2nd 1837. - Who being by me 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 7th 1838 Eentitled an act granting
half pay and pensions to Certain Widows. That She is the
Widow of Daniel Vreeland Late of the County of Essex and
State of New Jerry deceased, Who was a private Soldier
in Colonel Sheldon's Regiment of Light horse or Dragoons
In the Connecticut Line in the Service of the United States
during the War of the Revolution. And a pensioner of the
United States under the act of Congress passed March 
Eighteenth 1818 at the rate of Eight dollars Per month, and
placed on the Pension Roll, on the twelfth day of May 1818.
And the Said Betsey Vreeland further declares that
She was Married to the Said Daniel Vreeland on the
Tenth
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Tenth day of June Seventeen hundred and Eighty three at
Redding in the State of Connecticut by the Revd. Mr Bartlett,
and that her husband the aforesaid Daniel Vreeland died
on the Twenty first day of August in the year of our Lord
on thousand Eight hundred and twenty eight at his residence
in Said County of Essex. -- That she has no further Evidence
to prove that She was married to him prior to his Leaving
the Service aforesaid but the Marriage took place previous
to the First day of January Seventeen hundred and Ninety four
Viz at the time above stated. And this deponent further
Saith that She has always understood that her husband
the Said Daniel Oreland, deceased, was on duty and in
actual Service in the war of the Revolution Subsequent to her
Marriage with him as stated in her Declaration and
Supplemental affidavit under the act of Congress of July 4th
1836. But not being able to prove that She was married
to the Said Daniel Vreeland before the last period of
his service as is required by the Rules of the War
department under the act of Congress of July 4th 1836.
She hereby relinquishes all Claim and demand to
any Service Rendered the United States by her Said husband
after the date of Said Marriage. And also to her
right of pension under the Law of Congress of July 4th
1836. 
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(Provided Said Department will grant her a
full pension under the Congress of July 7th 1838)
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And this deponent further Saith, that She has Remained
a Widow and Unmarried ever since the death of her
Said Husband. - And further Saith not.
Sworn to and Subscribed at Springfield in Said
County on the day and year first above written }  Betsy Vreland [signature]

Before me,
Saml' B. Miller Judge [signature and title]
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State of New Jersey County of Essex } ss
I John P. Jackson Clerk of the County of
Essex Do hereby certify That Samuel B. Miller before
whom the foregoing affidavit of Betsey Vreeland was made and taken
at the time of taking the same was and Still is one of the Judges of the
Inferior Court of Common Pleas & a Justice of the Peace in & for Said County
duly Commissioned & Sworn, and that the Signature "Sam'l B Miller "affixed
to the Jurat of Said Affidavit is genuine ---
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto Set my
hand & seal of Office at Newark in Said County the
Seventh day of January A.D. Eighteen hundred
and forty - 1840-
J. P. Jackson Clerk [signature and title]

[illegible official Seal attached lower left]
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Widow Betsy Vreeland
Supplemental
Affidavit [underlined]
Page 82

State of New Jersey Essex County}  ss 
Personally appeared before me
Samuel B. Miller a Judge and Justice of the
peace In and aforesaid County Betsey Vreeland
of the County of Essex and State of New Jersey, who
being by me duly Sworn on her Oath Saith
that She is the Identical, Widow Betsey Vreeland
who heretofore made a Declaration, (de Novo)
for a pension, Before the Judges of the Inferior
Court of Common pleas in and for Said County
of Essex, Dated June Thirtieth, In the year of
our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and
thirty seven. - And this deponent further Saith
in answer to your Letter of October 12th 1837. That
When She was Married to Daniel Vreeland he was
Station at the Town of Reding In the State of
Connecticut and belonged to Colonel Sheldon's Company
of horse in the Connecticut line, And Continued
in Said Regiment of Cavalry or horse until he
was discharged at Danbery (about Eight 
miles from the Said Town of Reding) In the
Fall of the year after her marriage to the
Said Daniel Vreeland. --  And this deponent
further Saith that She was Married to the Said
Daniel Vreeland at the time and place stated
in her Said Declaration and that her Said husband
was out and in actual Service the whole of the
time after Said Marriage until he was discharged
as above Stated, Stationed at Reding Danbery and
in the Neighbourhood, dont now Recalled the
Captain name. - And that she has Made diligent Serch [search]
and Cannot find any Record of her Marriage either publick [public]
or private, Nor is there any person now living to her
knowledge that was present at her Marriage -- and further Saith not.
Sworn to and Subscribed at Newark in
Said County October 10th 1837 before me } Betsy Vreeland [signature]
Samuel B. Miller Judge & Justice of the Peace [signature and titles]
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State of New Jersey County of Essex } ss
I Elias Van Arsdale Jun. Clerk of the County 
of Essex and of the Inferior Court of Common
Pleas in and for Said County do certify That
Samuel B. Miller before whom the foregoing 
affidavit of Betsey Vreeland was made and 
taken at the time of taking the same was &
Still is a Judge of Said Court & a Justice of 
the peace in and for Said County, duly 
Commissioned & Sworn; and that the Signature 
"Sam'l B. Miller" Subscribed to the Jurat of Said  
Affidavit is genuine. --
Witness whereof I have hereto Set my hand
and the Seal of Said Court, at Newark
the Second day of November AD. 1837.---
Evan Arsdale J. Clk [signature and title]
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Senate Chamber
August 3, 1832

To Court of P[ can't read]
by


Your [] attention to the enclosed
letter relative to claim of
Betsey Vreland for  _____________ of 
_____________  and to inform
____, at your __ convenience __ of
______________ of this case. & why
the certificates as noted in 
the ______ letter have not been
______ ____ 
Yours ___ _______
J.W. Miller

Please return Mr. A [illegible]
to [illegible] your answer
Page 85

V 2427 
Declaration of the 
Wi'd Betsey Vreland 
For a Pension. 
Wido of Daniel 
NJ 
Act 7 July 1838 
Married 10 June 1783 
Husband died 21 Aug 1828 
Reg'd under 4 July 1836,
Enlisted May 5, 1777 
[check mark] No. 14,613 
No Remark opposite his 
name, and it does'nt
appear for what period he 
enlisted 2 [?] [?] of Cav'y [Cavalry]
Adn [?]  $100 per annum 
Acts 
38 
43 & 44 
48
S. A. Peugh [signature]
Present

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Saml B Miller
Newark
New Jersey
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Betsy Vreeland 
Widow of Daniel 
N. Jersey
Page 87

State of New Jersey Essex County } ss
Personally appeared before me Saml B. Miller a Justice of the peace in
and for Said County Jacob Potter of the Township of New Providence in 
the County of Essex New-Jersey. To me Personally known to me a Man 
of Good Character and in all respects Entitled to Belief as a Witness --
And being by me duly Sworn on his Oath Saith that he is Eighty One 
Years of age that he has Been Well acquainted with Daniel Vreland and 
Betsey Vreland his wife of the County of Essex & State of New Jersey for 
more then Forty -- Years ago and that the Said Daniel Vreland and Betsy 
his wife always resided together as husband & wife from the Time he 
first became acquainted with them until the death of the Said Daniel 
Vreland which took place about Nine years ago and had Several Children
together - And this deponent further Saith that the Said Betsey Vreland 
is still Living in the Said County of Essex and remains the Widow of the 
above named Daniel Vreland deceased and is as Much as Seventy four 
years of age and believes that if the Said Daniel Vreland was now Living 
would be as much as Seventy nine or Eighty years of age - And is 
knowing that the Said Daniel Vreland was a pensioner of the United States
and further Saith not. 
Sworn to and Subscribed at 
New Providence in Said County 
July the 20th, 1837 before me  } Jacob Potter [signature]
Saml B Miller -- Justice of the Peace [signature and title]
Page 88

State of New Jersey County of Essex } ss 
I Elias Van Arsdale Jun. Clerk of the County of Essex 
& of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in & for Said 
County do hereby Certify That Samuel B Miller before 
whom the annexed affidavits of Sanford Vreeland and 
Jacob Potter were severally made and taken at the time 
of taking the Same was & Still is a Justice of the Peace 
for Said County residing therein duly Commissioned & 
Sworn And that the Signatures "Saml B Miller" Subscribed 
to the Jurats of Said Affidavits respectively are genuine --
In Witness Whereof I have hereto Set my hand a& affixed 
the Seal of Said Court, at Newark the fifth day of August AD
Eighteen hundred and thirty Seven - 1837 --
E Van Arsdale Clk [signature and title]

[illegible official Seal attached middle left]

[upper right corner on edge]
Mr Jacob Batter [signature] [underlined]
Page 89

In the matter of the application of
the Widow Betsey Vreeland for a
Pension under the act of Congress passed July 4, 1836,
 
State of New Jersey Essex County } ss 
Personally appeared before me
Samuel B. Miller a Justice of the peace in
and for Said County, Sanford Vreeland of the
Township of Wittfield in the County and State 
aforesaid By me personally known to be a man
of good standingand Entitled to belief as a Witness, And
being by me duly Sworn on his Oath Saith that
he is the Son of Daniel Vreeland who was a Pensioner
under the Act of Congress passed March 18th 1818 and
the above named Betsey Vreeland his Wife of the
County of Essex New Jersey. And is now Fifty years
of age. And that his Said Father and Mother always
resided together as husband and wife until the death
of his Said Father, which took place on the
Twenty first day of August in the year of our
Lord Eighteen hundred and seventy eight at his
Residence in the Said County of Essex New Jersey
and if now Living would be as much as
Eighty years of age. And that his Mother
the Said Betsey Vreeland is Still living and
is as much as Seventy four years of age and
has Remained a Widow and unmarried ever
Since the death of the Said Daniel Vreeland
deceased. --- And this deponent further Saith that he
was at the Redding. Fairfield County in the State of
Connecticut on the 11th and 11th day of July last And
that he Could not find any one now living that was present
at the Marriage of the Said Daniel and Betsy Vreland
(Formerly Betsey Lyon ) And that on due Search and 
Enquiry he cannot find any Marriage Record
either [underlined]
Page 90

either public or private relative to the aforesaid
Marriage and further Saith not.
Sworn to and Subscribed at
Westfield in Said County this
3rd day of August A.D. 1837
before me } Sanford Vreeland [signature]
Sam'l B. Miller - Justice of the peace [signature and title]

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Sanford Vreeland [signature]
Page 91

Declaration
In order to Obtain the Benefit of the Third
Section of the Act of Congress of the 4th July 1836.

State of New-Jersey Essex County } ss
On this Thirtieth - day of June
In the year of our Lord one thousand Eight
hundred and Thirty Seven. Personally appeared before
the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common pleas
in and for Said County Betsey Vreland A
Resident of the County of Essex and State of New Jersey,
aged seventy four 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 4th 1836. That
She is the Widow of Daniel Vreland Late
of the County of Essex and State of New Jersey
Deceased. -- Who was a Private Soldier in the
Connecticut Line, In the war of the Revolution
And a pensioner under the Act of Congress passed
March Eighteenth 1818 at the rate of Eight
Dollars per Month and placed on the Pension
Roll on or about the Twelfth day of May 1818.
And the Said Betsey Vreland further
declares that She was Married to the Said
Daniel Vreland on the Tenth day of June
one Thousand Seven hundred and Eighty-three
at Redding in the State of Connecticut By the the
Rev'd Mr Bartlett, Which Marriage took place whilst
the Said Daniel Vreland was a Soldier in the
Service of the United States & before he was discharged
from the Same, And that her husband the Aforesaid
Daniel Vreland died on the Twenty first day
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of August in the year of our Lord one thousand
Eight hundred and Twenty eight at his Residence
in the Said County of Essex. And that She has
Remained a Widow and unmarried ever Since that
period as will more fully appear by Referance to
the proof hereunto annexed. -- And that there is
no publick or private record of her Marriage to
be found. -- And this deponent further Saith that she
is the Same Betsy Vreland who Made a Declaration
for a pension dated in October Last & which is Said
to be lost.
Sworn to and subscribed on the
day and year above written
before the said Court } Betsy Vreland [signature]
E Van Arsdale Clk [signature and title]

Clerk of the Inferior
Court of Common pleas In and for the County of
Essex in the State of New-Jersey do hereby Certify
that the foregoing Contains the original proceedings
of the Court in the matter of the application of Betsey
Vreeland for a pension
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto
Set my hand and Seal of office
this Thirtieth day of June in
the year of our Lord one Thousand
Eight hundred and Thirty Seven.
E Van Arsdale Clk [signature and title]

[illegible Seal attached lower left]
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I the Subscriber depose and Say that my Father 
Nathaniel Bartlet Deceased was paster of the
Congregational Church in the Town of Redding
Fairfield County State of Connecticut up to the 
time of his deceased and that he kept a record 
of Marriages celebrated by him up to March 
20th AD. 1780 & that after that date there is no 
entry on Said record. I Also depose that the Said 
record is now in my possession as Clerk of the
above mentioned Church
Jonathan Bartlett [signature]

Fairfield County ss. Redding July 11th AD 1837
Personally appeared the above named deponent [illegible word]
Jonathon Bartlett, and made oath to the truth
foregoing Deposition by him Subscribed before me
Aaron Sanford Jr Justice of Peace [signature and title]

I hereby Certify that Jonathan Bartlett the above
named deponent is personally known to me to be
a Person in good Standing in Society and in all
respects entitled to belief as a Witness.
Aaron Sanford Justice of the Peace [signature and title]

State of Connecticut Fanfield County } ss
I Thomas B Cabone Clerk of the County
Court within & for the County of Fairfield
in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify
that Aaron Sanford Jr Esquire is now for more than
one year last past has been a Justice of the peace in &
for Sd [Said] Fairfield County duly commissioned & duly 
authorised to administer oaths & take Depositions - I 
further certify thatI am acquainted with the handwriting 
of the Said Aaron Sanford Esquire & that I verily believe
the signature to the above Certificate & also to this 
Certificate annexed to the foregoing Deposition of 
Daniel Lyon hereto attached & purporting to be his, are 
all genuine.
Given under my hand & the Seal & County Court in Fairfield
this 18th day of July A D 1837.
Thomas B Cabone Clerk [signature and title]

[illegible Seal in lower right corner]
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I the Subscriber depose and say that
I was well acquainted with Daniel Vreeland
and Betsey his wife in the time of the
Revolutionary war. they lived in this
Town, (that is) in the Town of Redding
Fairfield County State of Connecticut at
the time they were Married and after I
remember well the time they were Married
they lived together as Husband and wife
in this Town for Some time, the report was
that they were Married, and I verily believe
they were before the close of the war
Daniel Lyon [signature]

Fairfield County ss. Redding July 12th. 1837
Personally appeared Daniel Lyon the above named
deponent and made oath to the truth of the
Deposition by him Subscribed before me
Aaron Sanford Jr Justice of Peace [signature and title]

I hereby certify that Daniel Lyon the above
named deponent is personally known to me to
be a Person in good Standing in Society and in
all respects entitled to belief as a witness
Aaron Sanford Jr Justice of the Peace [signature and title]
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16 [partially torn off]
New Jersey
Betsey Vreland
widow of Daniel
who was a pri of Cavalry
in the Revolution
---------------
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate
of 100 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1843.
----------------
Certificate of Pension issued the
28th day of June 1852 and
sent to
S. A. Pugh Esq.
Present
---------------
(Acts of March 3, 1843 & June
17, 1844.)
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 2 Page 101
Page 96

2641
New Jersey
Betsy Vreeland
widow of
Daniel Vreeland
who served in the Revolutionary
N J
war, as a private
----------------------
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
80. Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1848.
----------------------
Certificate of Pension issued the 27th
day of December 1848 and sent to
Hon C.  S. Gregory
----------------------
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
February 2, 1848, Page 323. Vol. 4
Page 97

11. 346
New Jersey
Betsey Vreeland
Widow of Daniel
who died on the [blank]
of -------- in the State of N. J.
who was of Pri. of Cavy. in the ------
commanded
by Captain ------- of the ------- commanded
by ------- in the Revolution 
for two years
-------------------------------------------
Inscribed on the Roll of Trenton
at the rate of 100 Dollars 00 Cents
per annum, to commence on the 4th day of
March, 1836.
-------------------------------------------
Certificate of Pension issued the 28th day
June 1852 and sent to
S. A. Pugh Esq. [signature]
Present

Arrears to the 4th of --------------------
Seminal attowance ending --------------

{Revolutionary ClaimAct July 7, 1838}
Recorded by H. R.  Weightman Clerk [signature and title]

Book D Vol 7 Page 211
Page 98

New Jersey 345
---------------------
Betsey Vreeland
widow of Daniel Vreeland
who was a Private
in the Revolution
1818
61---------------------
57

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
80 Dollars
[Cents lined thru] per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1843.
---------------------
Certificate of Pension issued the
15th day of June 1843
and sent to S. B. Miller, Esq
Newark, New Jersey
---------------------
{Act of March 3, 1843.}
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 1 Page 127.

[Upper right corner]
Reported
Page 99

New Jersey 6838
Betsey Vreeland
widow of Daniel Vreeland
[lined through][who was a pensioner under the Act of][end lined through]
and who died on the 21st August 1828
of Essex Co
in the State of N. Jersy [New Jersey]
who was a Private in the company 
commanded by Captain ___________ of the
regt. commanded by Col. Shelden in
the Conn.t line for 2 years

Inscribed on the Roll of New Jersey
at the rate of 80 Dollars -----
[Cents line thru] per annum, to commence on the 4th day
of March, 1836

Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of
October 1842 and sent to Saml. B.
Miller Esqr Newark, N. Jersey

Arrears to the 4th of March 1841 $400 -
[lined thru][Semi-annual allowance ending][end lined thru]

{ Act July 27, 1842. } [1838 lined thru]
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk,
Book A. Vol. 2. Page 139

[top of right page]
Reported to Agent
Page 100

New Providence July 19th 1852
I E. Heath Esqr I take the Liberty of
addressing you with regard to the case
of Betsey Vreeland the widow of Daniel Vreeland
it appears the department has issued three
Several certificates in her case all dated
June 28th 1852 and intrusted them to the care
of Mr Peugh her agent in the case
But upon calling upon Mr. P Dickinson Esqr the
paying agent for New Jersey he refused to pay the
certificates Saying there must be Some mistake in
the matter and untill he heard further from the
department he should withhold payment
Mrs Vreeland wishes me to write to the commissioner
of Pensions and prays him to investigate her case
and give her the Benefit of the several acts of Congress
bearing upon her case
The old Lady thinks she has been deceived by Mr
Peugh he called upon her and led her to expect a
large amount of back arrearages and by that means
obtained from her a Power of Attorney to Prosecute
her claim But upon reflection She was sorry
She gave him the paper and gave a further Power
of Attorney to another Person that she had full
confidence in She wishes me to say to the
Department not to intrust any papers in her
case to any Person but to send them by mail
direct to her address Chatham Morris Co. N.J.
the office nearest her
Mrs Vreeland has lived with me the last fifteen years
is my mother in law and I write under her personal
instructions
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I have the power of attorney from her to draw
the money from Mr Dickinson and when I called
on him he wished me to leave the certificate with
him which I did Mr Dickinson wished me to
write to the commissioner of Pensions on the subject
and to ask him to correct any mistakes (if any)
and to issue new certificates and to Send them
to Betsey Vreeland as above directed
Mr Dickinson holds the three certificate Subject to the
order of the Com. of Pensions
Respectfully yours
[right] Israel D. Osborn [signature]

PS Please to write to Mrs Vreeland on the subject as 
soon as covenient --- [shorthand dash]
direct Betsey Vreeland chatham Morris Co. N.J.
Care of I.D. Osborn
Page 102

Free C. Skelton M. C.
Private to
J. E. Heath Esqr
Commr of Pensions
Washington

[Free indicates postage is free]
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Trenton N. Jersey Pension Agency
July 12 1852
Sir
On the 28th ulto [last month] I received a notification from 
your office instructing me to inscribe on the roll of this 
Agency Betsey Vreeland widow of Daniel Vreeland at the 
rate of $100 per annum -
She is already inscribed at the rate of $80 per annum and 
I presume is only entitled to the difference --
I have consequently withheld payment of the claim 
amounting to $1400 until I learn from you whether the
deduction of former payments should not be made --
Be pleased to forward me your instructions
I am very Respectfully
Your obt. Servant [obedient Servant]
Phil. Dickinson [signature]
Pension Agent N. Jersey

J. E. Heath Esq [signature]
Commr of Pensions
Page 104

Trenton N.J. Pension Agency
July 23 1852
Sir
Your letter of the 21st inst is received. I enclose the three Certificates of Betsey Vreeland as you request.
I am very Respect'ly
Your obt Servant
Phil. Dickinson [signature]
Pens'n Agt N. Jersey

F.F.C. Triplett Esg. [signature]
Acting Com. of Pensions
Page 105

Trenton June 30 1852
Sir
Your letter of the 28th directing the inscription on
the roll of N. Jersey of the name of Betsey Vreeland 
widow of Daniel Vreeland at the rate of $100 per 
annum under several acts, is received. It is not 
accompanied with any instuction to deduct former 
payments which I presume is an omission, and the 
Same name is already in the roll at the rate of $80.

I am. Very Respectfully
your obt. Servant
Phil. Dickinson [signature]
Pension Agt N. Jersey
Page 106

Washington City D.C.
20th June 1853

Mr. J.E. Heath
Sir
As the Agent in The Case of Betsey Vreeland, widow of 
Daniel of N. Jersey an applicant for pension under act 
4th July 1846. I respectfully request that if the Pension 
Office is not satisfied that her Said husband was not in 
Service after the period of marriage that She be granted 
a hearing under act 7th July 1838. & her case adjudicated 
accordingly & that a certificate was thus & Subsequent 
acts be issued.

Respectfully Yours Vo [?]
S. A. Peugh. [signed]
[underlined]
Page 107

Mr Vreeland --
Page 108

[right] Clarkstown Feby 9th 1842
Hon Sir

In your letter of the 28 Ultimo. [last month] in the case of Mrs Vreland
you say " Her claim cannot be allowed under the act of July 1836, upon 
such testimony is uncorroborated by any record recognizing the relation 
of husband and wife before the expiration of the husbands Services. 
This appears to me not to be in accordance with your answer to the 
Secretary of war in 1839, in answer to my letter written to His 
Excellency Martin Van Buren President by him sent to the Secretary 
of war and by the Secretary sent to your Honor. In that letter my
Request to the president was for him So to alter the rules respecting 
the proof of the marriage in widows cases that when no Church or 
family record could be found, and no parole testimony of the Marriage 
could be found that then if the credibility of the widow was established 
and it was sufficiently established by the Neighbours that it was 
[the crossed out] at the time the common report that they was married, 
so considered and respected by the Neighbourhood that they resided 
together and raised up children together -- and the record of Baptism
acknowledging them as Man and wife -- that such testimony should
be legal proof of the marriage and the time it took place. To which
you stated that you had not rejected such testimony --
In the case of Mrs Vreland every fact is established except the baptism 
of her first children, and that being in the time of the war and shortly 
after its close, that that omission of the Baptism not being entered is
not in any wise strange: as on examining the record of Baptism at Ha? 
during the war, it is generally the Case Mrs Vreland Marriage is sustained 
by as strong testimony as a case can be in the absence of record and 
living eye witnesses they all do positively say that they resided in the
same neighborhood and heard the Marriage reported at the time and 
that it was previous to the taking of Cornwallis and previous to the birth
of her first son and Mrs Earl states the time she had her first son to be 
in 1781 which I think would establish that fact in any Court of Law or
equity - as to any other record proof than what has been offered I
think is not to be found and as to any proof of an eye witness of the
fact cannot be had as every search and enquiry has been made that 
could be. And firmly believing
Page 109


that she is entitled to the benefit of the act of 1836. I must request
that you would once more review her claim and communicate to
me the result.

[right] I remain Hon Sir
[right] Your Obt Servt
[right] David Pye [signature]
Hon James L Edwards  [signature]
Page 110

No 183.    To Col: Elisha Sheldon 2d Light Dragoons
Head Quarters, 9th.June,1783,

Sir,

Your Regiment of Light Dragoons being to be dissolved, in consequence of the Resolution of Congress of the 26th of May, granting furloughs to the men for the War. and my particular furlough given to those for three years.
You will Suffer the men for the War who will have their discharges, to take with them their Arms accoutrements and Amunition agreeable to General Orders: The Arms, Ammunition and Accoutrements in ye hands of the Three Years Men together with the Public Property of every kind now in the Regiment. you will deliver over to the T M. General or such Person as he shall appoint taking Receipts. that they may be conveyed to Camp for the benefit of the United States.
I am F [?]
G. Washington. [signature]
By his Excellency George Washington
Page 111

Gen'l & Commander in Chief of the 
Forces of the United States.

Permission is hereby granted to sd [shorthand] in the 2nd.. Regiment of Light Dragoons 
to be absent on furlough until the 1st 
day of August next, at which time 
he is to return to the Army and report
 himself to the Commanding Officer 
at West Point unless he shall be sooner 
discharged.or this leave of absence 
further extended by Proclamation.

[right]Given at Head Quarters
[right] This ___ [ shorthand dash] of June 1783 
[right] G. Washington

Registered in the  }
Books of the Regiment }

[side right of }]
Head Quarters
[right] This_of June 1783 
[right] G. Washington [signature]

[right] Department of State,
Washington, January 26, 1852.

The above transcript has been carefully collated with the original Record, and has been found correct.

W. Hunter, Acting Chief Clerk.