Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 16916, Nicholas P Bovie, New York.
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Service: New York
Bovie (or Bovee), Nicholas P. 
Cole, Polly (Former widow)
Number: W. 16916
Contents:
This woman's other husband was a pensioner also. See claim of Benjamin Cole, R.I., S. 43387
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New York - 3831 
Polly Cole, formerly the 
widow of Nicholas Bovie 
who died on the 11 March, 1796 - 
of Genesee Co in the State of New-York
 who was a private in the [blank] commanded 
by Captain [blank] of the Regt. commanded
by Col. Gansevoort in the N. York
line for 2 years N.Y.

Inscribed on the Roll of Albany 
at the rate of 80 Dollars - Cents per annum, 
to commence on the 4th day March, 1831. 

Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of 
January 1843 and sent to Hon B. Tappan 
U.S. Senate 

Arrears to the 4th of Sept. '42   $920.00 
Semi-annual allowance ending [blank] 40.00 
[=] $960.00

{Revolutionary Claim}
{Act July 4, 1836,}
{Section the [blank}
Recorded by [blank] Clerk
Book C, Vol. 3  Page 109 

Right side:
Repd 31 Jany '43
let to Hon B Tappan Feby 8' 1843
Date of death not on [AB?]
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Daniel Cargill Born Sept. 17, 1773 
Elizabeth Bovee Born April 12, 1782

Elizabeth Cargill Born April 4, 1802 
Daniel Cargill Jr. Born June 25, 1803  
Mary Cargill Born April 24, 1805 
Polly Cargill Born April 7, 1806 
Sally Cargill Born March 25, 1808  
Preston Cargill Born January 6, 1810
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State of New York} 
Wyoming County} ss. 
Daniel Cargill Jr and Hannah Cargill of Gainesville in said County being both duly sworn do severally depose and say that the accompanying Record is the family Record of Daniel Cargill Husband of the said Elizabell Bovee, daughter of Polly Cole and Nichals Bovee. That it was torn from the book where the Family record was kept for the express purpose of Sending it to Washington as evidence in obtaining her pension. That it is in the hand writing of Daniel Cargill husband of the said Elizabeth Bovee and was made and has continued to be the family Record for many years.
[Signed] Daniel Cargill Jr
[Signed] Hannah Cargill 
Subscribed and sworn before me this 28th }
day November 1842 & I Certify that Daniel Cargill }
and Hannah Cargill are credible witnesses }
[Signed] Alonzo B Rose 
a judge of Wyoming County Courts
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Febr 19, 1839
Declaration of Polly Cole, 
in order to obtain the benefits of the [3d?] section of the act of 4th July 1836 and of the first section of the act of 3d March 1837. 
4358 
4 July 1836 

Hrd. 15. Apl 1779. 
Hd March 1796
See [illegible] roll of Capt Bruch
Nicholas Bovee
on role of Capt Bruch
1776-  July  7mo.
Enl. Capt. [illegible] 2 years 1771
[illegible] 1781


Mason G. Smith, Agent
Perry, Genesee Co. N.Y.
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Declaration of Polly Cole, in order to obtain the benefits of the third section of the act of Congress of 4th July, 1836, and of the first section of the act of 3d March, 1837.
State of New York}
County of Genesee} ss. 
On this ninth day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine, before the Court of Common Pleas, in and for said County, now sitting at Batavia, being a court of record and having a seal, personally appeared Polly Cole, a resident of the town of Gainesville, in said County, aged seventy eight years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 4, 1836, and the act explanatory of said act passed March 3, 1837:- That she was married to Nicholas Bovee, (called to distinguish him from others of the same name, Nicholas P. Bovee) who a private soldier in the War of the Revolution, and served as follows; 
1. At the commencement of the war, then residing with his father, at the town of Hoosick, in the County of Rensselaer, in the State of New York, the said Nicholas enlisted at Albany, in said State for nine months, and served the period of his enlistment; but this declarant cannot recollect the names of the officers under whom he enlisted or served; She however thinks that the name of the officer under whom he enlisted, the first or second time was Van Rensselaer. 
2. Immediately after the expiration of said nine months service, the said Nicholas enlisted for three years or during the war. While in service under this enlistment, he was stationed at Fort Stanwix, and while on fatigue duty, with a party,
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about a mile from the Fort, the party being suddenly attacked by a party of Indians, who killed and wounded a number of the soldiers, he was wounded by two balls which passed through his right arm, by a tomahawk in the hip, which disabled him from running, when he was overtaken, scalped and left for dead; - The soldiers from the Fort found him barely alive; - he was carried to the Fort, where he lay about three months; - he was then carried to Schenectady, where he remained for several months in the hospital; - thence he was carried to Albany, where he remained a short time, when his mother and uncle went after him, and carried him home on a bed, In consequence of his wounds and disabilities he was placed on the Pension Roll of the New York agency, as an invalid pensioner.  
She further declares that she was married to the said Nicholas Bovee (otherwise called Nicholas P. Bovee) at Whitecreek, in the County of Washington, in the State aforesaid, on the fifteenth day of April in the year seventeen hundred and seventy nine, by Rev. William Waite; - that her husband, the aforesaid Nicholas Bovee, (otherwise called Nicholas P. Bovee) died at Schenectady, on the eleventh day of March, in the year seventeen hundred and ninety-six; - that she was afterwards to wit, on the tenth day of September, in the year eighteen hundred and one, married to Benjamin Cole, a pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress of March 18, 1818, who died at Franklinville in the County of Cattaraugus and State aforesaid, on the Sixteenth day of December, in the year eighteen hundred and thirty one; - and that she was a widow on the 4th day of July, 1836, and still remains a widow, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
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Polly (X her mark) Cole
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court} 
the day and year above written before} 
[Signed] N.U. Soper, Clerk of said Court, in open Court 

State of New York} 
Genesee County } ss. 
I certify that the foregoing contains the proceeding of said Court in the Matter of the application of Polly Cole for a Pension- 
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this 9th February 1839
[Signed] N.U. Soper, Clerk
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Supplemental Declaration

State of New York}
County of Wyoming} ss.  
Polly Cole of the Town of Gainesville in said County aged Eighty one years & upwards being duly sworn maketh the following supplemental declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed July 4, 1836 and of March 3, 1837. 
That at the time of her marriage as set forth particularly in her original declaration, to Wit on the 15th day of April 1779, She resided in the town of White Creek in the County of Washington & State aforesaid, That Nicholas Bovee was then a Soldier of the army and on duty therein but unable to perform active Service in consequence of wounds previously received in said Service while on duty about a mile from Fort S[t]anwix in said State being Suddenly attacked [by] the Indians, he received a wound by the passage of two balls through his right arm, by a blow of a tomahawk in his hip and being wounded & scalped was left on the field as dead. That during the remaining part of his said enlistment he was unable to perform active duty but continued in the Service and at the close of the War received an Invalid's Pension. 
And that she this Declairant [sic] during the time that he the said Nicholas remained in the service she this deponent resided in the town of Mapletown in said State. After the close of the war they removed to Schenectady where She continued to live with him until the day
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of his death which took place on the 11th day of March 1796 he having never recovered from the dreadful wounds which he received during the war of the Revolution. 
And Declarant further Saith that she is the mother of Ten Children by said Nicholas Bovee. The names of said Children are Elizabeth, Daniel, Jacob, Catharine, Sally, John, Harper, Esther & Issabel and Philip who died in infancy who was the oldest or first child.
The eldest living is Sally who resides in the town of York Livingston County in said State and is 53 years of age
Polly (X her mark) Cole
Subscribed and sworn this 28th day of November 1842 before me & I Certify that said Polly Cole is unable to attend Court by reason of old age and bodily infirmity 
[Signed] Alonzo B. Rose a judge of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions of the Peace of Wyoming County
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State of New York}
Wyoming County} ss. 
I Nelson Wolcott, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that Alonzo B Rose, Esquire, before whom the annexed Affidavits made by Polly Cole, Rachel Bovee, Daniel Cargill Jr. & Hannah Cargill were sworn, was at the time of taking such affidavits, a Judge of Wyoming County Courts, duly authorized to take the same. And that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe that the signature purporting to be his, which is annexed to the Affidavits, herein above named, is genuine.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official Seal, at Warsaw, in said County, this 29th day of November 1842.
[SEAL] 
[Signed] Nelson Wolcott, Clerk. 
by H. Silliman, Deputy Clerk
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August 22, 1938
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BA-J/EEL (initials "ow")
Nicholas P. Bovie - W. 16916
Benjamin Cole - S. 43387

Mrs. Julia F. Fassett 
1612 E. 46"" Street 
Ashtabula, Ohio 

Dear Madam: 
The data which follow were obtained from the papers filed in pension claim under W. 16915, based upon the service of Nicholas P. Bovie (the name appears, also, as Bovee) in that war and upon disability resulting from his service in said war. 
The date and place of birth and names of the parents of Nicholas P. Bovie or Bovee are not shown. It was stated that he was called Nicholas P. Bovie or Bovee to distinguish him from others of the same name. 
While residing at the house of his parents in Hoosick, Rensselaer County, New York, Nicholas P. Bovie or Bovee enlisted at the commencement of the Revolutionary War and served nine months in Captain Garrett S. Veeder's New York Company; immediately after the termination of this service, for which no dates are given, he reenlisted for three years or during the war, served in Captain Acrson's Company, Colonel Peter Gansevoort's New York Regiment, and while in stationed at Fort Stanwix (also known as Fort Schuyler), in July, 1777, went out with a party on fatigue duty, were surprised by Indians, had an engagement with the savages in which engagement a number of the soldiers were killed and Nicholas P. Bovie or Bovee, wounded by two balls which passed through his right arm and by a blow from a tomahawk in the hip which prevented him from escaping, was seized by the Indians, scalped and left for dead, but was found by some of the soldiers from the fort, who took him to the fort, after which he was in hospitals at Schenectady and Albany and was finally carried home on a bed by his mother and uncle. He served also, at one time in the company of Captain Bradt, no dates given for this service. 
[Handwritten note in margin: Sol NY in book in Gansevoort's Regt. also in Bradt's Co.]

He was allowed pension on account of disability resulting from the above noted wounds from April 1, 1779, at the rate of $80.00 per annum. In 1785, he was aged about twenty-nine years. He was called "Sculpennick", "Scalpie Nic" or "Scalped Nick" by his Dutch associates and friends. [Handwritten note in margin: This sol. on NY. harmed list in 1835.]
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Nicholas P. Bovie or Bovee married April 15, 1779, at White Creek, Washington County, New York, Polly Cotrel (the name appears, also, as Cotwell and Cotter). She was of said White Creek, date and place of her birth and names of her parents are not given. They were married by the Reverend William Waite. 

In 1787, they were residing in Montgomery County, New York; they resided, also, in Mapleton, New York and in Schnectady [sic], New York, in which place the soldier died March 11, 1796. It was stated that he never recovered from the effects of his wounds received while in service in the Revolutionary War. September 10, 1801, his widow, Polly, married at Broadalbin, Montgomery County, New York, Benjamin Cole. They were married by the Reverend Adnathan Finch. Benjamin Cole died December 16, 1831, at Franklinville, Cattaraugus County, New York. 

Polly Cole was allowed pension on account of the service of her former husband, Nicholas P. Bovie or Bovee on her application executed February 9, 1839, at which time she was aged seventy-eight years and resided in Gainesville, Genesee County, New York.

Nicholas P. Bovie or Bovee and his wife, Polly, had ten children, as follows: 
Phillip Bovie or Bovee -- date of birth not given, died in infancy. 
Elizabeth Bovie or Bovee -- born April 12, 1782, married, date not given, Daniel Cargill, born September 17, 1773. 
Daniel Bovie or Bovee -- date of birth not given. 
Jacob Bovie or Bovee -- 	"	"	"
Catharine Bovie or Bovee -- "	"	"
Sally Bovie or Bovee -- in 1842, aged 53 years and living in York, Livingston County, New York. 
John Bovie or Bovee -- date of birth not given. 
Harper Bowie or Bovee -- 	"	"	"
Esther Bovie or Bovee --	"	"	"
Issabel Bovie or Bovee --	"	"	"

In 1827, Jacob Bovee (as he signed), son of Nicholas P. Bovie or Bovee and his wife, Polly, lived in Gainesville, New York. At that time he referred to Isabel and family and to Harper and family, and referred to Ezekiel Perkins, of Salisbury, New York, as "brother", name of Ezekiel Perkins' wife not shown; in 1842, Rachel, widow of Jacob (son of Nicholas P.), was living in Castile, Wyoming County, New York , aged fifty-six years. In 1842, daughter Sally Bovie, named above, was the eldest living child, of Nicholas P. Bovie or Bovee.

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In 1839, one Sarah Cole, of Erie County, New York, stated that she was present at the wedding of Nicholas P. Bovee and Polly Cotrel and in same year, one Salathiel Cole, of Aurora, Erie County, New York, stated that he was present at the marriage of Polly Bovee and Benjamin Cole: no relationship of these two persons with surname Cole to each other or to Benjamin Cole, was shown. 

In 1842, Catharine Kemp, aged seventy-four years and a resident of Greene County, New York, stated that she was the sister of Nicholas P. Bovee. She did not give the name of her husband. 

The following names of children of Elizabeth Bovee Cargill and her husband, Daniel Cargill, are shown. 
Elizabeth Cargill -- born April 4, 1802. 
Daniel Cargill -- born June 25, 1803.
Mary Cargill -- born April 24, 1805.
Polly Cargill -- born April 7, 1806.
Sally Cargill  -- born March 25, 1808. 
Preston Cargill -- born January 6, 1810.

In 1842, Daniel Cargill and his wife, Hannah, living in Wyoming County, New York, made joint affidavit in support of Polly Bovee Cole's application for pension. The age and maiden name of Hannah are not stated. 

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner Polly Cole, former widow of Nicholas P. Bovie or Bovee (W.16918), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data: 
Polly Cole (formerly the widow of Nicholas Bovie), Certificate No. 3831, issued January 28, 1843, rate $80.00 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of July 4, 1836, New York Agency.

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Benjamin Cole 
S. 43387 
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 43387, based upon the military service in that war of Benjamin Cole.

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The date and place of birth and names of the parents of Benjamin Cole are not shown.

Benjamin Cole enlisted at Newport, Rhode Island in March, 1782, served as a private in Captain Macomber's Company, Colonel Jeremiah Olney's Rhode Island Regiment and was discharged December 12, 1782: he was in a number of skirmishes and was wounded by a musket ball, engagement in which he received said wound and nature of wound not shown. 

He was allowed pension on his application executed May 12, 1818, at which time he was aged fifty-six years and resided in Pike, Allegany County, New York. 

In 1820, soldier stated that his family then residing with him consisted of his wife, aged sixty years and a daughter Phebe, aged eighteen years. He did not give the name of his wife and there are no further data in regard to her in this claim 

In 1818, one John Cole lived in Niagara County, New York, and stated that he served with Benjamin Cole in the Revolutionary War; no relationship was stated. 

Benjamin Cole died December 16, 1831, place not stated. 

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Very truly yours 
A. D. HILLER 
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

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Nicholas Bovie came before me David Masters Esq. one of the Justice of the County of Montgomery in the State of New York, and made oath that he was examined by Abraham Ten Broeck & Peter Gansevoort Esquires appointed by the said State for that purpose, and obtained a certificate setting forth that he had served as a Private in the Regiment commanded by Peter Gansevoort in the Service of the United States, that he was disabled by Several wounds being Scalped, that he now resides in the County of Montgomery and further saith not 
Nicholas (X his mark) Bovie

May 7, 1787 
David McMaster Justice 
Nicholas Bovie Invalid private from 1st June 1786 to 1st June 1787 12 month @ 40[$?] per month  24 
Audited 14th Novr 1787 

Nicklau Bovie came before me Dirk Van Ingen Esq one of the Justices of the County of Albany in the State of New York, and made oath that he was examined by Abraham Ten Broeck & Peter Gansevoort Junr Esquires appointed by the said State for that purpose obtained a certificate examined & countersigned setting forth that he Served as a Private in Capt Ostons Company in the Continental Troops commanded by Peter Gansevoort Junr, that he was disabled by a fracture in his arm and scalped and that he now lives in the County of Albany 
Nicholaas (X his mark) Bovie
Schenectady May 19, 1788 
Sworn before me
[Signed]  Dirk Van Ingen Justice 

(Over)
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From 1st June 1787 to 1 Jany 1788 is 7 months @ 10[$?] p.month } 14. 
Audited 31 July 1788 

State of New York}
Comptrollers Office} I certify that the preceding are true copies of the originals remaining in this office. Albany January 17th 1843 
[Signed] Philip Phelps
Dep Comptroller
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Nichl. Bovee
for land & pension

To Mr.
Ezekiel Purkins
Salsbury
Herkimer County
State New York
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Gainesville 11th August 1827 
Dear Brother and Sister I arrived home on the 27th of July verry feeble and am still unable to do much labour but am in hopes that I am gaining a little the rest of our family to gether withe Betsey and her family are in tolerable health our crops are good Corn much better than we expected I want you to try to find all the witness that you can obtain Concerning that soldier [right?] I saw Harper to day he and family are well is abel and family are likewise well Mother is in [illegible] health but not verry well we want you to write and let us know have you do and are doing & we should be Verry much pleased to have you come and make us a visit and see how you like this part of the Country your Sisters would be rejoiced verry much to see you we have not any thing in particular to write we Close by Subscribing ourselves your affectionate Brother and Sister 
Jacob Bovee 
Rachel Bovee
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Salisbury July 26. 1839.
Dear Sir if you Should write to Me pleas to Direct your Letter to Salisbury Centre Herkimer County  NY
Ezekiel Perkins 

NB. Mr John J Seamahorn of Schenecturda has informed me that you have got evidence of [gashien Vender hiden?] Concerning my father in Law Nicholas Bovees Soldier [note?] Who servd in the revolutionary war
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post 10 cts
To Mr Giles F. Yates of Scheneturda N.Y 
{ East Creek July 30
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State of New York}
Secretary's Office}
I certify that it appears by the Military Register in this Office that Nicholas Bovee Enlisted as a Soldier in the Third New York Regiment on the Second day of January 1777 to serve during the War and Was Mustered to January 1781 
[Signed] Archd Campbell
Dep. Sec of State
Albany November 5, 1842
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Deposition of Sarah Cole, 
in Support of the Claim 
of Mrs. Polly Cole.
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Erie County ss. 
Sarah Cole of the town of Wales in the County of Erie and State of New York being duly sworn deposes and say that she was acquainted with Polly Cotrel and Nicholas Bovee and was present at their marriage in April one thousand seven hundred and seventy nine and saw them married as she believes by the Rev William Wait at Little White Creek in the County of Washington and State of New York 
And this deponent further says that she resided in the same town with them for several years and that they lived together as man and wife until the death of said Nicholas Bovee which happened in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety six 
Sarah (X her mark) Cole
Sworn this 10th day of January AD 1839} 
before me Ira Hall}  Justice 

I certify that I am personally acquainted with Mrs Sarh [sic] Cole (the above witness) and that she is a person of Credibility and that her statements are Entitled to full Credit 
[Signed] Ira Hall } Justice
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STATE OF NEW YORK, }
ERIE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, ss.}
I, CYRUS K. ANDERSON, Clerk of the County of Erie, do hereby certify that Judson Prentice Esq. whose name is subscribed to the annexed Deposition was at the time of taking such Deposition a Commissioner of Deeds in and for said county, duly elected and sworn and acting as such. And further, that I am acquainted with the hand writing of said Commissioner and verily believe the signature "Judson Prentice" to be his genuine signature. 
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, this tenth day of January A. D. 1839. 
[SEAL]
[Signed] C.K.  Anderson Clerk
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In the Matter &c
of
Polly Cole widow
of 
Nicholas Bovee
under act of 4th
July 1836.

Agent
G.F. Yates
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State of New York}
Washington County} ss 
Zera Waite of Center White Creek in said County being duly sworn deposeth & saith that he is a son of the Rev. William Waite who was formerly a Clergyman of White Creek aforesaid, that he was an Executor of his fathers Estate & that he has Examined & searched his among his fathers papers but found No record of the Marriages Solemnized by his said father, and believes that none such are in Existence Nor being in the possession of the Church at White Creek or Elsewhere as far as this Deponent has been able to discover, and Deponent believes that if such records ever had an Existence they are now lost or destroyed 
[Signed] Zera Waite 
Subscribed & sworn this 2d day of Sept. 1841
before me & I certify that Zira Waite is a credible Witness 
[Signed] Henry Rice Justice of the peace
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State of New York} 
County of Washington} ss. 
I Edward Dodd Clerk of the said county hereby certify that Henry Rice Esq is a Justice of the peace as within and that the within signature purporting to be his is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of the said county this 25th day of November 1841
[SEAL]
[Signed] Edward Dodd Clk
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feb 8, 1842
N.Y.
Polly Cole

Crosswise:
Hon. J.L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
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J.L. Edwards  Esq
Commissioner of Pensions 
Sir
Do me the favor to state whether you received the proof of marriage in the case of Polly Cole widow of Nicholas Bovee which I forwarded from Albany some two months ago, & whether you have decided in that claim. The enclosed letter of Mr Cargyll relates to that matter, & I wish to give him the satisfaction he asks for. 
very respectfully 
Your Obt Sert 
[Signed] G.F. Yates 
Washington 6th July 1842
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Hon J.L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
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In the matter of the application of Polly Cole} 
for a pension under the act of Congress} 
Passed July 4th 1836 &c }  Albany Decr 7. 1832

Sir 
The enclosed papers are respectfully submitted in support of the above claim. 
It appears that the applicant was married to Nicholas Bovee while he was performing fatigue duty, or such service as is required from wounded and disabled soldiers, and that he served after the marriage.
That he did thus continue in service is proved from the accompanying certificate of the Secy of N.Y. testifying that Nicholas Bovee was mustered January 1781. 
The "parol evidence" of marriage is sustained by the accompanying family record. From said record it appears that Elizabeth Bovee the second child was born April 12th 1782, and 

Honl. J.L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
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the record is sworn to by credible witnesses. 
The witness Catherine Kemp fully sustained the evidence offered, to wit. that the said Nickolas Bovee was scalped by the Indians while in the Continental service; that he afterwards married Polly Cotter, the applicant, in the Spring of 1779, and that he continued in service afterwards.
It has been proved that said Nicholas Bovee & wife afterwards lived in Schenectady &, if required, I can furnish abundant evidence that he was ever afterwards known among his Dutch acquaintance by the name of "Scalpie Nic" - signifying, I suppose, the scalped Nicholas
I have the Honor to remain 
With Great Respect 
Your Obt Servant 
[Signed] Wm. B. Pierce
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In the matter of the application of Polly Cole} 
for a pension under the act of Congress} 
passed July 4. 1836 &c. } 11th Albany Jany 18, 1843 

Hon J.L. Edwards 

Sir :
In the above application of Polly Cole I supposed that it was proved [emphasized] that she was the widow of Nicholas Bovie, before the papers came into my hands. I have now proved this fact agreeable to your requirements by three [emphasized] credible witnesses, who swear expressly - to wit, Catherine Kemp, John J. Schermerhorn, & James J. VanVorst and the fact is confirmed by the affidavits of Daniel & Hannah Cargill, Rachel Bovee &c. The affidavits of Schermerhorn & VanVorst I now enclose. 

In consequence of Nicholas Bovees being so dreadfully wounded he was not required to do duty with the active troops, so that it appears he was lost sight of at the close of the war. That he did not desert there is abundant evidence. From the accompanying papers you will perceive that his own Colonel Peter Gansevoort [emphasized] was one of the Commissioners who pensioned him in 1786 [emphasized]. This he would not of course have done, had he been a deserter, for then, (three years after the war [emphasized]) he must have had all the proofs before him, besides his own personal knowledge [emphasized] as Colonel of his regiment. You will perceive from the Comptrollers certificate, that this is the identical Nicholas Bovee who lived in Schenectady after the war, and you will also perceive from the affi[davit]
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[affi]davit of Peter Ganesvoort Esq. that his father Peter Ganesvoort Junr who pensioned Nicholas Bovee, is the same person who was Colonel of the Third Regiment &c.

It is presumed that Nicholas Bovie was not allowed bounty land in consequence of having received a full invalid pension [emphasized] $5.00 per month. His name was returned by Connolly among the Invalids. The widow has always considered herself entitled to bounty land also, and has made enquiry concerning it a long time ago as you will perceive by letter of Jacob & Rachel Bovie dated August 11, 1827, now on file. Two witnesses swear expressly that Nicholas Bovee served till the close of the war, but this cannot be material in the present application as his own Colonel has fully established the fact that he left the army in an honorable manner.  

I am very Respectfully 
Your Obt Servant 
[Signed] Wm B. Pierce
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State of New York} 
Schenectady County} ss.
John J Schermerhorn of the City of Schenectady N. York as aforesaid being duly Sworn deposeth and saith  that He is seventy nine years of age, That he served in the war of the revolution and that in consequence of services rendered therein he now receives a pension from the United States That he became acquainted with Nicholas Bovee, then a Soldier in the Revolutionary Army in form and manner following 
That James Lightall and Goshem Vandehyder Soldiers in the fort of fort Stanwix told this Deponent that in the year 17=  the said Nicholas Bovee was desperably wounded in an attack made upon the Company of which Said Nicholas Bovee was a member by a party of Indians by whom he the said Nicholas Bovee was twice shot by Rifles thro the arm, was tomahawked in the hip & was scalped and was left in the field for dead   that he the said Nicholas Bovee was taken into said fort, by said James Lightall and Goshem Vanderhyder according to the Statement of Said Lightall and Vanderhyder made to this Deponant  That the said Nicholas Bovee ever after the reception of Said wounds obtained and ever after retained the Sobriquet of Scaplenick or Scalped Nick. And that the said Nicholas Bovee married one Polly Colter (as Deponant was credibly informed) in the year 17= . That the said Nicholas Bovee and Polly lived together as Man & Wife in the City of Schenectady for the space of Six or Eight years That the said Nicholas died in the City of Schenectady That his widow the said Polly Bovee afterwards married one Benjamin Cole who subsiquently died  That said Polly Cole is now an applicant for a pension upon the
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grounds of the Services of her first husband, the said Nicholas Bovee, and Deponant further saith that the Said Polly Cole of the identical widow of the said Nicholas Bovee and is the identical & particular person now applying for a pension, and further this Deponant Saith not.   Note, "as Deponent was credibly informed" interlined previous to execution.
[Signed] John J. Schermerhorn
Subscribed & Sworn this}
Seventeenth day of January}
1843 before me and I Certify }
that the above John J. Schermerhorn} 
is a Credible Witness} 
[Signed]  T.R. Van Ingen 
Commiss'r of Deeds
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STATE OF NEW-YORK,}
COUNTY OF SCHENECTADY,}
CLERK'S OFFICE} ss. 
I, Archibald Campbell Clerk of said County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Theodore R. Van Ingen Esq. whom the foregoing Affidavit was subscribed and sworn, was at the time of taking the same a Commissioner  of Deeds in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified as such; and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Commissioner and verily believe that the signature to said Affidavit and Certificate is genuine. 
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said county, this 17' day of January 1845.
[SEAL]
[Signed] Arch. Campbell Clerk.
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Deposition of Salathiel Cole, 
in support of the claim of 
Mrs. Polly Cole.
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Erie County ss. 
Salathiel Cole of the Town of Aurora, Erie County and State of New York being duly Sworn deposeth and saith
That he was acquainted with Benjamin Cole and Polly Bovee widow of Nicholas Bovee and was present and Saw them married by the New Brethren Church in the Town of Broadalbin in Montgomery County State of New York in the month of September one thousand eight hundred and one --  and further this deponent saith not. 
Sworn and subscribed before me this ninth day of January One thousand eight hundred and thirty nine 
[Signed] Salathiel Cole
[Signed] Judson Prentice,
Comr of Deeds for Erie Co

I hereby certify that I am acquainted with the above person Salathiel Cole and believe him to be a person to [illegible- be?] accredited.
[Signed] Judson Prentice
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STATE OF NEW-YORK, }
ERIE COUNTY CLERK' S OFFICE, ss.}
I, CYRUS K. ANDERSON, Clerk of the County of Erie, do hereby certify that Ira Hall Esq. whose name is subscribed to the annexed Deposition was at the time of taking such Deposition a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly elected and sworn and acting as such. And further, that I am acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice and verily believe the signature "Ira Hall" to be his genuine signature. 
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, this tenth day of January A. D. 1839. 
[Signed] C.K. Anderson Clerk
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M. G. Smith
1 July 1839
OC
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17
War Department 
Pension Office  
July 1, 1839 

Sir
The papers of Mrs Polly Cole who was first widow of Nicholas P. Bovee have been examined and filed -- Of the date of the marriage in the first instance there is no satisfactory proof. It must be Shewn that there is no record thereof in possession of the Revd Mr Wait or elsewhere before parole evidence as to that can be admitted -- Nicholas Bovie who it is alleged was claimants first husband was in Invalid pensioner, but in consequence of the destruction of his papers by fire in 1814 no evidence of his Services from that Service can be had -- In order to further investigation the names of his captains or Captain must be furnished 


M.G. Smith Esq. 
Perry 
New York
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Polly Cole widow
of 
Nicholas P. Bovee


Agent
Giles F. Yates
Schenectada
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Schenectada Decr 11 1820

 J.L. Edwards Esq 
Commissioner of Pensions 

Sir,
Having by this day's mail forwarded to you a Muster Roll of the Company of Capt. John A. Bradt in the Ranger service, I am reminded to enquire respecting the case of 
Polly Cole widow of Nicholas Bovee, as the said Bovee served in said Company of Capt. Bradt. Bovee also served in the Company of Capt. Garret S. Veeder - Col. Wynkoop - in the year 1776, as you will see by an inspection of the roll of said Veeder which I deposited with you several years ago. Since your letter of the 1st July 1839, I have not been informed of the state of this claim.
I am very respectfully 
Your Obt Servt 
[Signed] Giles F. Yates
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G.F. Yates
21 Dec1840
OC
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Pension Office
21, Dec 1840 

Sir
The muster roll of Capt Bradts Company of Rangers offered as evidence of the Services of Nicholas Bovee 1st husband of Polly Cole has been examined. The proof in regard to the marriage of the claimant to her first husband is insufficient. It must be Shewn which evidence if any is of [illegible] to be found in possession of the Revd Mr William Waite or his Successor in the town of White Creek before parole evidence as to that fact can be admitted

Giles F. Yates Esq 
Schenectady N. Y.
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Polly Cole
N.Y.
["Hon B. Tappan" etc.  stricken]
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State of New York }
Niagara County Clerks Office} ss. 
I David S. Crandall Clerk of said County do hereby Certify that Harry Harrington Esquire whose name is subscribed to the within deposition & certificate, was at the time of subscribing the same a Justice of the Peace for said County duly elected & sworn and authorized by the Laws of said State to act as such Justice. I further certify that I am well acquainted with his hand writing & verily believe the signature "Harry Harrington" subscribed within is genuine. 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of said County at Lockport this 8th day of July A.D. 1841 
[SEAL]
[Signed] D.S. Crandall Clerk
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Niagara County ss.} 
Elizabeth Eldridge of the Town of Hartland in the County aforesaid being duly Sworn deposeth and saith that in the year 1779 some time in the month of April this deponent was present and witnessed the Marriage of Polly Cotwell to Nicholas Bovee by the Revend William Waight of White Creek in the State of New York all of which is true according to the best of my kowledge [sic] and belief 
Elizabeth (X her mark) Eldridge
Witness Harry Harrington
Subscriber and Sworn before me this 8th day of July 1841 
[Signed] Harry Harrington JP

I hereby certify that the above named deponent is a person of truth and veracity so far as I have any knowledge 
[Signed] Harry Harrington
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Daniel Foote's 
Affidavit in support 
of the Claim of Polly Cole.

[Faintly] Polly Cole

Crosswise:
State of New York County of Cattaraugus s.s. 
I Francis E. Balliet Clerk of the Common Pleas Court of the County and State aforesaid
do hereby certify that William Elliott Esq. is a Magistrate as within and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said County the 24th day of January 1839.
[SEAL]
[Signed] Francis E. Baillet
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State of New York}
County of Cattaraugus} ss.
Daniel Foote of the town of Franklinville, in said County, being duly sworn deposes and says, that he was well acquainted with Benjamin Cole, late of the town of Franklinville aforesaid, deceased; that the said Benjamin Cole was a Revoluntionary Pensioner and died in the said town of Franklinville, about the middle of the month of December, in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty-one; that this deponent saw the said Benjamin Cole several times during his last sickness, and saw him after he was dead; - that this deponent is well acquainted with Polly Cole, widow of the said Benjamin Cole; that she now resides in the town of Gainesville, in the County of Genesee and State aforesaid; that to the best of this deponent's knowledge and belief, the said Polly Cole, has not been married since the decease of her husband the said Benjamin Cole, and that she still remains a widow. 
[Signed] Daniel Foot
Sworn to and subscribed,}
this 22d day of January} 
1839, before me} 
[Signed] William Elliott Justice of the Peace 

I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Daniel Foote, above named; that he is a person of credibility, and that in my opinion his statements are entitled to credit.
[Signed] William Elliott Justice of the peace
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State of New York County of Cattaraugus s.s.  
I Francis E. Balliet Clerk of the Common Pleas Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that William Elliott Esq. is a Magistrate as within and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. 
Given under my hand and the seal of said County the 24th day of January 1839. 
[SEAL]
[Signed] Francis E. Baillet
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135
Pen Off
Jany [11?] '41 [?]

SIr
I have the honor to inform you that in the case of Polly Cole formerly widow of Nicholas Boovee it may be admitted that her marriage took place as early as 1781 and prior to the time that Boovee must have left the service but there is no proof that Nicholas Boovee of 3rd Reg of the N.Y. Line was her husband - and if proof be offered of that fact, there is still a difficulty upon the subject of his leaving the service. The rolls shew that he was "mustered to Jany 81" and is not traced thereafter, certain it is that he did not serve agreeably to his enlistment to the end of the war as his name is not borne on any of the several records upon which it would have been found if he had fulfilled his engagement. He did not obtain bounty land or the gratuity and is
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not returned as entitled to them. The burthen of proof must rest on claimant to shew that he honorably left the service by being released from his engagement which it is certain he did not serve [illegible]
The deposition of Rachel Bovee is not duly authenticated but it is unavailing as evidence on the material point of identity 

Hon. B. Tappan
Senate

Crosswise:
Hon. B. Tappan
Jany 11, 1843
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Hon. B. Tappan
January 25 1843
Page 57

410
Pen Off
Jany 25 43

Sir
In answer to your enquiry whether the papers of Poly Cole have been recd. I have the honor to enclose you a copy of my letter to you of 11 inst. which I infer from your enquiry has not reached you

Hon: B. Tappan
Senate
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4358 
Application of Polly Cole 
widow of Nicholas Bovee 
Act July 4 1836 &c 
Supplemental 
Admd 
2 yrs pri
80$ 

Hon B. Tappan,
Senate U.S. 
[Stricken: Agent Wm B Pierce Albany NY]
Page 59

We the subscribers Abraham Ten Broeck & Peter Ganesvoort Junr do certify that upon an examination in pursuance of the law entitled an act making Provision for Officers Soldiers and Seamen who have been disabled in the Service of the United States passed the 22d April 1786, we do find that Nicholas Bovie residing in the State of New York aged about twenty nine years, late a private in the Regt of Continental Troops commanded by Col. Peter Ganesvoort, and claiming relief under the act of Congress recited in the said law as an invalid in fact & that he became disabled in the service of the United States in consequence of being wounded & scalped at Fort Schuyler in July 1777, and do further certify that upon the principles of the said Act of Congress the said Nicholas Bovie is entitled to the Pay of Five Dollars p.month.   Given under our hands in the City of Albany on the 13th day of September in the year of Our Lord 1786 
[Signed] Abm Ten Broeck 
[Signed] Peter Ganesvoort Junr 

Nicholas Bovee came before me David McMaster Esq one of the Justices of the County of Montgomery in the State of New York and made oath that he was examined by Abraham Ten Broeck & Peter Ganesvoort Junr Esquires appointed by the said Act for that purpose & obtained a certificate setting forth that he has served as a private in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Peter Ganesvoort in the service of the United States, that he was disabled by several
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wounds, and being scalpt, that he now resides in the County of Montgomery & further saith not. 
Sworn the 24th October 1786} 
before David McMaster Justice}
Nicholas (X his mark) Bovie

Nicholas Bovie Invalid Private from 1st April 1779 to 1st June 1786 is 86 months @ 40 [$?] p month } 172
Audited 9th Novemr 1786. 

State of New York}
Comptrollers Office} I certify that the preceding is a extract from a book remaining in this office Albany January 16th 1843 
[Signed] Philip Phelps
Dep. Comptroller

State of New York}
City & County of Albany} ss. 
Peter Ganesvoort of said City being duly sworn deposeth and saith, that he is a son of Peter Ganesvoort Junr who was Colonel of the Third Regiment of the New York Line of Continental Troops during the War of the Revolution, and that his father the said Peter Ganesvoort Junr is the identical person before whom it appears from the foregoing certificate that Nicholas Bovee was examined & allowed an invalid Pension. And Deponent further saith that Fort Schuyler mentioned in said certificate is the same that was known as Fort Stanwix, it having occasionally been called Fort Schuyler. 
[Signed] Peter Ganesvoort
Subscribed & Sworn this 17th day of}
January 1843 before me}
[Signed] G.W. Van Veghten Commissioner of Deeds
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State of New York}
Albany County} ss:  I Henry B. Haswell Clerk of the said County do hereby certify that Gerrit W. Van Veghten before whom the affidavit of Peter Gansevoort on the opposite page of this sheet purports to have been sworn was on the day of the date of the Jurat thereto a Commissioner of deeds in and for the said County and that his name subscribed to the Said jurat is his proper hand writing & Signature.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of the said County this 17th Jany 1843.
[Signed] H.B. Haswell Clerk
Page 62

J.L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Page 63

Albany Oct 20: 1842 
Sir
Wm B. Pierce Esq of this city has been appointed agent to prosecute the claim of Polly Cole widow of Nicholas Bovee under the act of 4th July 1836. 
very respectfully &c 
[Signed] G. F. Yates

To J.L. Edwards Esq 
Commissioner of Pensions 
Washington D.C.
Page 64

Honl J.L. Edwards.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington.
Page 65

Albany Decr 26/42

Sir,
On the 8th instant I forwarded to you papers in support of the claim of Widow Polly Cole for a pension under the Act of Congress passed July 4th 1836. In looking over my files I discover that I omitted the enclosed. 
The enclosed letter of Jacob & Rachel Bovee show that this application was contemplated many years ago, and I am informed that the widow has been making inquiries in anticipation of the passage of some law for her relief, ever since the death of her first husband, Nicholas Bovee 
Said Jacob Bovee, has departed this life. The enclosed is the affidavit of his widow 
The parties live so far distant that it is difficult & expensive to communicate with them. Notwithstanding, in consequence of the repeated and earnest entreaties of the widow I sent an agent to visit her, with instructions to obtain all the proofs to be had from them. He obtained those recently forwarded to you with the enclosed which I trust will be deemed Sufficient 
I am very Respectfully 
Your Obt Servt 
[Signed] Wm B. Pierce
P.S. Over

Hon. J.L. Edwards.
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P.S. The certificate of the signature of Judge Rose, has already been sent to you with the last papers.
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Nicholas Bovee 3 regt N.Y.   Bounty Land?
4 Decr '41 	G.W.C. [?]
Not returned in the N. York line among those entitled to, or who have received bounty lands from the U. States
W.G.
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7.5.3
 .5
7/1500
214
Page 69

W.B. Pierce
Oct. 31, '42
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384
Pen off 
Oct. 31 '42 

Sir
In answer to yours of 21 inst respecting the case of Polly Cole I have to refer you to the enclosed copy of my last communication to Mr. Yates on 6 Dec 1841 - no effort has been since made so far as the Dept is advised, to fulfil its requirements 

Wm B. Pierce Esqr. 
Albany N.Y.
Page 71

Crosswise, left margin:
[name illegible]
Decr 6 1841

Pen Off
Decr 6th '41

Sir
In the case of Mrs Polly Cole who claims for the services of Nicholas Bovee her first husband who is represented to have been an Invalid Pensioner when he died in '96, the only narrative of service afforded by the paper is "that at the beginning of the war he enlisted at Albany under officers whose names she cannot recollect but thinks the name of the officer under whom he enlisted was Van Renssalear for 9 mos & served out the period - And immediately after the expiration of the said 9 mo  the said Nicholas enlisted for 3 years or during the war." As you will readily perceive no service is set forth in such a manner as will admit of any examination -- nor is there any evidence adduced as to the general facts asserted that he was in service 9 mo at one time & three years or for the war at another.
In your letter of Dec. 11. 1840 you refer to Capt. Bradts roll on which Nicholas Bovvee
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is borne but no claim has been asserted for such service & no evidence adduced of the identity of her first husband with the soldier in that company - As the same answer is also given to the suggestion in yours of 20 ult as to the service under Capt Veeder in 75.
The State of the proof respecting the date of the marriage made it a matter of Little importance to investigate very critically the service, hence but little has been said respecting it-  With respect to the testimony heretofore & now offered in proof of the alleged marriage it is entirely insufficient. She has not stated whether her husband was in service at the alleged date of the Marriage - How long he remained in service after marriage &c 
The date of the marriage in this case should be established by that grade of proof which family & other records afford. 

Giles F. Yates Esqr.
Albany N.Y.
Page 73

Dec 2, 1841
N.Y.
Polly Cole

Crosswise:
J.L. Edwards Esqr.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.

[Postmark] Albany NY NOV 28
Page 74

Albany, Novr 30th 1841 

Sir
In the matter of the application of Polly Cole, widow of Nicholas Bovie, I send enclosed pursuant to your requirement, an affidavit of the son of the Clergyman who married the parties. 
With regard to the proofs of service, as I did not make out the papers I do not know in every respect how they are set forth. I will state however, and by leave to call your attention to the fact that he served for one year in the Company of Capt. Garret S. Veeder of the New York Regular forces in 1775 whose Muster Roll will be found among those deposited by me in your office long since, also on the Roll I deposited, of the Company of Rangers commanded by Capt. John A. Bradt [date illegible]
His services in the subsequent years of the war alone exceed 2 years so that I presume the claim for a full pension will not be disputed. 
I am very respectfully
Your Obt Servt
[Signed] G.F. Yates
Page 75

Hon. J.L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Page 76

In the matter of the application} 
of Polly Cole for a pension under} 
the Act of Congress Passed July 4, 1836} 
& 3 March 1837.}  Albany Oct. 21/42 

Hon J.L. Edwards 

Sir,
Your requirements in the above application relative to the marriage of Polly Cole to Nicholas Bovee have been complied with, as far as it seems possible to obtain evidence. There appears to be no doubt upon the minds of the witnesses that said marriage occurred previous to Nicholas Bovee being wounded by the Indians or at the time stated in the original declaration. Some of the Witnesses have since died so that they cannot amend their affidavits as you required, but as their affidavits are express and positive it is hoped that you will feel disposed to allow the pension. 
I am Very Respectfully 
Your Obt Servant 
[Signed] Wm B Pierce  (over)
Page 77

P.S. With reference to Nicholas Bovee's revolutionary services I beg have to state that he served one years or upwards in the Company of Capt Garret S Veeder as will appear by reference to an original roll filed by G. F. Yates Esqr in addition to his service with the Rangers &c as proved by affidavits &c. now on file.
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N. York
Polly Cole
Act July 1836
Page 79

August 22, 1938
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 
BA-J/MMHF/eel
 
Mrs. Julia F. Fassett 
#1621 East 46" Street 
Ashtabula, Ohio 

Dear Madam: 
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Phillip Bovee of New York State. 
There is no claim for pension on file based upon the service in the Revolutionary War of a soldier whose name is shown as Phillip Bovee. 
The record of a Nicholas P. Bovie or Bovee, of New York, has been found. His record is furnished you herewith and that of Benjamin Cole, also, which bears information related to the Nicholas P. Bovie or Bovee. It is hoped that this is the Bovie record in which you are interested. 

Very truly yours 
A. D. HILLER 
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
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MRS. GEORGE FASSETT 
State Chairman 
National Historical Magazine 
1621 E. 46th Street 
ASHTABULA, OHIO 

August 15 - 1938
Mr A. D. Hiller
Washington D.C. 

My dear Mr Hiller:- 
Will you please, and as soon as possible, send to me the Revolutionary War Record of Philip Bovee who served as a private in Schuyler's Regiment Lansing's Company New York State Troops? He is listed in Baldwins Archives of New York Volume I.
If you haven't his record in your office,  will you please remail this request to Adjutant General's office? 
Thanking you for this and many past favors, I am 
gratefully Yours
[Signed] Julia F. Fassett
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Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 16,916
Polly Cole
Former Wid. of
Nicholas Bovie
Priv. Rev. War
Act: July 4, 1836
Index:-Vol. A, Page 149
[Arrangement of 1870.] 

Right side:
1938- Aug 22- Hist to Mrs. Jullia F. Fassett. EL
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State of New York} 
Schenectady County} ss. 
James John VanVoorst of the City of Schenectady in said County aged Eighty years and upwards being duly sworn deposeth and Saith That he is a pensioner of the United States receiving Eighty dollars per annum in consideration of his Services in the war of the revolution, That during said war he well knew Nicholas Bovee who was a private in Orson's company in Colonel Ganesvoorts regiment, That said Nicholas enlisted in the service during the early part of the War and served until the close thereof. That shortly after his enlistment this deponant was informed that said Nicholas was wounded near fort Stanwix by the Indians, being shot thro the arm, tomahawked and Scalped and that he was taken into said fort as Dead by some of the Soldiers thereof, That after said Nicholas had sufficiently recovered as to enable him to perform Invalid duty he again joined the Army and Deponant frequently saw him in service therein and from that time untill the day of his death he bore the nickname of "Sculpennick" and was so known and called by the Soldiers and his acquaintance in Schenectady, That after the War said Nicholas Bovee applied for and obtained an Invalid pension which he continued to enjoy until the day of his death That some years after said war said Nicholas Bovee and Polly his wife came to reside in the City of Schenectady where they continued to live together for seven or eight years until the death of said Nicholas and Deponant further Saith That some years after the death of said Nicholas, his widow the said Polly was married to one Benjamin Cole and as She afterwards removed away from Schenectady
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deponant has not seen her for many years He has however been repeatedly informed that said Benjamin Cole is dead and that the said Polly is still living and Deponant is well assured that Polly Cole who is now applying for a Pension is the identical person who was the Wife of Nicholas Bovee aforesaid and further this Deponant saith not 
James J (X his mark) VanVoorst

Subscribed and Sworn this Seventeenth} 
day of January 1843 before me}
And I certify that the said James John}
Van Voorst is a Credible Witness}
[Signed] T.R. Van Ingen 
Commiss'r of Deeds
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STATE OF NEW YORK,}
COUNTY OF SCHENECTADY,}
CLERK'S OFFICE.} ss.
I, Archibald Campbell Clerk of said County DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Theodore R. Van Ingen Esqr. before whom the foregoing Affidavit subscribed and sworn was at the time of taking the same a Commissioner of Deeds in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified as such; and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Commissioner and verily believe that the signature to said Affidavit and Certificate is genuine.
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said county, this 17 day of January 1843.
[SEAL]
[Signed] Arch. Campbell Clerk.
Page 85

State of New York} 
Genesee County} ss. 
Catharine Kemp aged 74 years being duly sworn deposeth and saith that she is a sister of Nicholas Bovee who served during the Revolutionary War nine months at one time, then Enlisted for three years or during the war, during his Enlistment at Fort Stanwix while on duty about a mile from fort he was attacked by a party of Indians, Shot through the arm with two balls, & received a blow in the hip with a tomahawk, Scalped and left on the field for dead being discovery by the Soldiers he was taken up & carried into the Fort, that during the remaining part of his Enlistment he was unable to perform actual Service, but continued in the service and at the close of the war received a pension as an Invalid. 
And the deponant further saith that while a Soldier in the war of the Revolution as aforesaid he was married to Polly Cotter in the Spring of 1779. That her Brother & sister left the house of her Mother in company with the said Bovee & Polly Cotter for the purpose as it was said to attend the Wedding of said Bovee & Polly Cotter, that they went to White Creek a distance of about 14 miles and on their return the said Bovee & Polly said they were married which she verily believed. That this deponant lived with her mother in Hoosock in Washington County New York, that the said Bovee & wife lived with her Mother until after they had two children the names of the children were Philip & Elizabeth, one reason why she recollects so distinctly about the marriage is that her Mother was very much opposed to the match on the ground that the said Nicholas Bovee was a cripple & she thought he aught not to get married in his situation.
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She recollects that at the time the second child was born [illegible] to the first one died, that the said Nicholas Bovee & Polly Continued to live together as husband & wife up to the time of his death 
That subsequent to the death of said Bovee she heard that the said Polly, widow of Nicholas Bovee, Married one Benjamin Cole who is now dead, that said Polly remains the widow of said Cole as she verily believes, that this same Polly Cole was the widow of the said Nicholas Bovee who was a soldier of the revolution previous to her marriage with the said Benjamin Cole, that she is the same person who is now applying for a pension 
Catharine (X her mark) Kemp
Subscribed & Sworn to this 30th day November 1842} 
before me & I certify that the said Catharine Kemp is a credible witness} 
[Signed] Seth Wakeman a Justice of the Peace of said County
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State of New York}
Genesee County} SS. 
I do hereby certify, that Seth Wakeman Esquire before whom the annexed Instrument in Writing was proved or acknowledged, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly authorised to take the same. And that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe that the signature to said certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine. 
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, at Batavia in said county, this first day of December 1842. 
[SEAL]
[Signed] N.U. Soper Clerk of Genesee County
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Hon. B. Tappan
Senate U.S.
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State of New York 
Wyoming County ss. 
Rachel Bovee being duly sworn deposeth and saith that the is the widow of Jacob Bovee (deceased) who was the son of Nicholas Bovee whom this deponent has always been informed and verily believes was a Soldier of the Regular Army during the War of the Revolution 
That she resides in the Town of Castile in said County and that she is now Fifty six years of age as will appear from the accompanying record And this deponent further said that she is well acquainted with Polly Cole who was the wife of the said Nicholas Bovee at his decease and that the said Polly was afterwards married to Benjamin Cole who died about Eleven years ago; since which time she has remained a Widow 
And deponent further saith that the said Polly had Ten Children by the said Nicholas Bovee The first died in infancy. the second was named Elizabeth, the third Daniel, the fourth Jacob, the fifth Catharine, the sixth Sally, the seventh John, the eighth Harper, the ninth Esther, the tenth Issabel 
And deponent further saith that the said Polly was who is now applying for a pension was the widow of Nicholas Bovee who Served in the regular Army during the war of the Revolution as above stated
Rachel (X her mark) Bovee
Subscribed and sworn this 28 day of November 1842} 
before me & I certify that Rachel Bovee is a credible witness} 
[Signed] Alonzo B. Rose 
A judge of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions of the Peace of Wyoming County