Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 15764, John Delavan, New York
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Service: New York
Delavan, John
              Martha
Number - W.15764
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1853 Sept. 22 Ltr to J. Holmes

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11.549

New York City
Martha Delavan
widow of John dec'd
who died on the 8 Jan'y 1834
of -- in the State of N. Y.
who was a Priv(ate) in the [blank] commanded by Captain [blank] of the [blank] commanded by [blank] in the Rev'y line for 8 Mos N.C Y.

Inscribed on the Roll of N. Ylrk City at the rate of 27 Dollars 39' Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.

Certificate of Pension issued the 14 day of Sept 1853 and Sent to John Holmes Patterson N. Yl

Arrears to the 4th of [blank]
Semi-annual allowance ending [blank]

{Revolutionary Claim,}
{Act July 7, 1838.}

Recorded by H E. Robinson Clerk
Book D  Vol. 1   Page 537.
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33.168

New York City
John Delavan dec'd
of [blank] in the State of N. Yl
who was a private in the [blank] commanded 
by Captain [blank] of the [blank] commanded
by [blank] in the Rev'y
line for 8 mos

Inscribed on the Roll of New York City
at the rate of 27 Dollars 39 Cents per
annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Ending 8' January 1834

Certificate of Pension issued the 14 day of
Sept 1853 and sent to John Holmes Patterson N.Y.

Arrears to the 4th of [blank]
Semi-anl. allowance ending [blank]

{Revolutionary Claim,}
{Act June 7, 1832}
Recorded by H. E. Robinson Clerk,
Book E?  Vol. 5   Page 19
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State of New York}
Putnam County} Ss   David Delavan of the town of Patterson in the County of Putnam and State of new York aged fifty one years personally appeared before said Sunderlin a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly authorised to administer oaths, Deposeth and Saith that he was well acquainted with John Delavan of North Salem in Westchester County New York and also Martha Delavan his wife and that the said John Delavan Died on about the 8th day of January 1834 at North Salem and left Martha Delvan a widow, after that time the said Martha Delavan removed to the town of Fishkill in Dutchess County New York and there Died on or about the 11th day of March 1843, and left four surviving children, Vis? Chancey Delavan, Jane Delavan, Catherine Delavan and Betsey wife of Abraham Brinkerhoof, all of whom are now surviving and do not know of any other children of the said Martha Delavan Dec'd all of whom I am well acquainted at the present period.

Sworn to and subscribed and affirmed before me this 4th day of June 1853 

[signature] David C Delavan

Subscribed and Sworn this 6th day of June 1853 before me

I Jacob Sunderlin Justice of the Peace

I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named deponant and his statements are entitled to credit

[signature] Jacob Sunderlin J P
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State of New York}
County of Putnam} ss

I Ira Mead clerk of the County Court in and for the County afor said do hereby certify that Jacob Sunderlin Esq who genuine signature appears to the forgoing affidavits was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the Peace within + for the County aforsaid duly commissioned + sworn that his official acts as such is entitled to full faith + credit + that the aforsaid County Court is a Court of record

Given under my hand
and seal of the aforsaid Court the 6th day of June 1853
Ira Mead clk

Seal of office, fastened with two narrow ribbons across the center
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State of New York}
Putnam County} Ss  Richard S Hayt of the town of Patterson in the County of Putnam and State of New York aged Thirty nine years, personally Appeared before Jacob Sunderling a Justice of the peace duly autherised to administer oaths Hereby certify that I was personally acquainted with Martha Delavan Des'd widow of Joh Delavan and that the S'd Martha Delavan Died on or about the 10th day of March 1843. at Fishkill in Dutchess County New York and left four surviving children viz? Chancey Delavan, Jane Delavan Catherine Delavan and Betsey, wife Abraham Brinkerhoof all of whom are now surviving and the only children at this period

[signature] Rich'd S Hayt

Subscribed and sworn this
6th day of June 1843 before me

[signature]Jacob Sunderlin Justice of the Peace

I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named deponant and that his statements are entitled to credit

[signature]Jacob Sunderlin Justice of the Peace
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State of New York}
Putnam County} Ss   On the 16th day of Mary (1853) eighteen hundred and fifty three, personally appeared in open Court before the Hon. John W Brown, Judge of the Circuit Court held at Carmal in the said Putnam County and state of New York, Martha Delavan a resident of the town of Fishkill in the county of Dutchess and State of New York aged ninety five years, who being first duly sworn according to law; doth on her oath make following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress July th 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows"  That she is the widow of John Delavan who was a private in the revolutionary War under? Captain Samuel Delavan in Col Gilbert Drakes Regt in the month of September 1777 for a tour of about two weeks also in same month and following month of October 1777, he served two weeks or thereabouts more under Captain Nathaniel Delavan in Col Gilbert Drakes Regt, also in the year 1781m he served from the first January to first December 1781, in all eight or nine months under Captain Ephraim Lockwood in Col. Thaddeus Cranes Regt also a Major" as this declarant is informed and verry (verily) believes to be true --

This declarant further states that the said Martha Delavan was married to the said John Delavan October 6th 1785 at the town of Ridgefield in fairfield County and State of Connecticut as appears by the Town records and that her name before such marriage was Martha Keeler then a resident of the sd (said) town of Ridgefield in Fairfield County and State of Connecticut and that her husband the aforesaid John Delavan Died the 8th day of January 1834 at North Salem in Westchester County and State of New York and that the said Martha Delavan remained a widow until March 10th 1843, when she Died at the town of Fishkill in Dutchess County and State of New York and left four living children viz Chancey Delavan  The Declarant in this case also Jane Delavan, Catherine Delavan and Betsey now the wife of Abraham Brinkerhoof
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being her children and the only children now living as well more fully appear by refference to the proof hereunto anaxed, That the said Martha Delavan was not married to the said John Delavan prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four viz at the time above stated, and also claims under that "act of 7 June 1832 - from March 4th 1831 to January 8th 1834, being the day that the said John Delavan Died. -

Sworn to and subscribed on the}
and year first above written}

[signature] Chaundey Delavan

Ira Mead Clerk of Putnam Co Court and the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named Chancey Delavans statements are entitled to credit

[signature] John W Brown 
Justice of the Supreme Court

State of new York}
Supreme Court}
Putnam County} S

I Ira Mead clerk of the court aforsaid do hereby certify that the above declaration of was enacted? in open court before his Honor John W. Brown and that the Court aforsaid is a court of Record

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this sixteenth day of May AD 1853

[signature]Ira Mead
clk
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State of New York}
Putnam County} Ss.    On this 25th day of April in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and forty nine personally appeared in open court before the Honorable E. P. Hurlburt: Judge of the Circuit Court at Carmel in the said County of Putnam and State of New York; Martha Delavan a resident of the town of Fishkill in the County of Dutchess and State of New York, and was born August 28th 1757, who first being 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 John Delavan, who was a private under Captn Samuel Delavan in Lt Col Gilbert Drakes Regt and received a certificate for services rendered dated October 17th 1777 for L1.04.10, also Nov 4th 1777, for L1.18.05 under Captain Nathaniel Delavan in Lt Col Gilbert Drakes Regt - also Nov 15th 1781, for L19.04.11 1/3, under Captain Ephraim Lockwood in Lt Col Thaddeur Cranes Regt also was a major as this declarant is informed and verily believes to be true.  This declarant further states that the said Martha Delavan was married to the said John Delavan October 6th 1785 at the town of Ridgefield in the County of Fairfield and State of Connecticut as appears by the town Records, and that her name before such marriage was Martha Keeler, then a resident of the said Town of Ridgefield in Fairfield County and State of Connecticut, and that her husband the aforesaid John Delavan was born February 11th 1744 and Died January 8th 1834 at North Salem in Westchester County and State of New York, and that the said Martha Delavan, remained a Widow until March 10th 1843 when she died at the town of Fishkill in the County of Dutchess and State of New York, who left four living children, viz Chauncey Delavan the declarant in this case, also Jane Delavan, Catherine Delavan and Betsey now the wife of Abraham Brinkerhoof
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being her children and the only children now living as will more fully appear by refference to the proof hereunto anaxed. -- That the said Martha Delavan was not married to the said John Delavan prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz at the time above stated.--

Sworn to and Subscribed on the day
and year above written

[signature]Chauncey Delavan

R D Barnum Clerk of Supreme
Court, in open Court
and the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named Chauncey Delavan's statements are entitled to credit

[signature]E P Hurlbet
Justice of the Supreme Court

I R D Barnum Clerk of the Court of Putnam County do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Martha Delavan deceased Declarant by Chauncey Delavan one of her children for a pension.  In testamony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this twenty fifth day of April in the year 1849.

[signature]R D Barnum Clerk
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State of New York}
Dutchess County} Ss   Lewis H. White Phisicain? of the town of Fishkill in Dutchess County and State of New York, Hereby certify that I was the Phiscian? that attended Martha Delavan widow of John Delavan Desd in her last sickness and that her Death took place March 10th 1843 -

Subscribed and sworn this}
1st day of June 1853 before me}
Norris Bayton Justice of the Peace

I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Lewis H. White M.D. and that his statements are entitled to credit

Norris Bayton  Justice of the Peace
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seal of office fastened by two thin ribbons

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13951

Martha Delavan
w of John
NY
Act of July 1838

Mumed?  1785

She dies March 10 1843
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State of New York}
Westchester County} Ss   Epenetus Wallaie of the town of North Salem in the County of Westchester and State of New York aged eighty two years personally appeared before Samuel Scofield a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, who first being duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that he was personally acquainted with Martha Delavan widow of John Delavan Dcsd and has been well acquainted from this deponants earliest recollection, This deponant was born and brot up, and has always resided in the town of North Salem in Westchester County and has always resided in the same neighbor hood with the said John Delavan to the time of his death and that was acquainted with the decd John Delavan's father Timothy Delavan who had ten sons whose names ware Timothy Delavan Jr?, Abraham, Mather John, Nathaniel, Saml, Nathan, Daniel, Stephen and Cornelius Delavan all reputed to have been officers and soldiers in the Revolutionary was but Cornelius who was to young for the sd (said) Service

This deponant was knowing to the said John Delavan being a resident in the beat? of Captain Ephraim Lockwood Company in Col. Thaddeus Cranes Regt in the said Revolutionary War and that this deponant has not Known any other person that bore the name of John Delavan or Delivan or Delavan or any way purporting thereto except the sd John Delavan had a son that bore the name of John Delavan Jnr who was not old enough to have been a soldier in the sd War, this deponant means to say that he was well acquainted with the said John Delavan and his widow Martha Delavan whose name before marriage was Martha Keeler, and this deponant is clearly of the opinion that the said John
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John Delavan was a soldier in the sd Revolutionary War and it was publicly reported after the close of the sd War that Timothy Delavans ten sons all rode in the procession at the avacuation of the enemy at new York City of whom the sd John Delavan was one -- this deponant means to say that his acquantance with the said Martha was from and after her said marriage untill she moved a way - and this deponant believes that Col Thaddeus Cranes returns of the service was correct according to my best Knowledge and belif

Subscribed and sworn before}
me this 24th day of May 1849} 
[signature] Epenetus Wallace
[signature]Samuel Scofield
Justice of the Peace

I do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Epenetus Wallace the above Named Deponent and do believe his statements are entitled to full credit

[signature]Samuel Scofield Justice of the Peace
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State of New York}
Westchester County} Ss.   Joseph Cable of the town of North Salem in the County of Westchester and state of New York, aged eighty two years personally appeared before Samuel Scofield a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, who first being duly sworn according to law, Deposeth and Saith, that he was personally acquainted with Martha delavan widow of John Delavan Desd who is now an applicant for a pension, her son Chancey Delavan being declarant and has been well acquainted with the said John Delavan from this deponants earliest recollection  This deponant was born and has always resided in the town of North Salem in Westchester County and has been well acquainted with Timothy Delavan who was a resident of North Salem in Westchester and that this deponant was brot up in the neighborhood of the said Timothy Delavan and this deponant was well acquainted with the said Timothy Delavans' ten sons vis Timothy Delavan Jr, Abraham Delavan, Mathew Delavan, John Delavan, Nathaniel Delavan, Saml Delavan, Nathan Delavan, David Delavan, Stephen Delavan and Cornelius Delavan all of whom was reputed at being in the Service of the United States as soldiers in the Revolutionary war except Cornelius Delavan being the youngest son and not ould enough to be a soldier, This deponant means to say that he was personally acquainted with the said John Delavan before the Revolutionary war and in the time of the Revolutionary War and since the said War up to the time of his death and as near as this deponant can recollect he died in the year 1834. and also that the said John Delavan left a widow Martha Delavan who resided in North Salem for about two years after the death of her said husband and then moved away to Fishkill in Dutchess County.  This deponant was knowing to the said John Delavan being a resident in the
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The beat of Captn Ephraim Lockwood's malitia Company in Col. Thaddeus Cranes Regi, during the said War and that this deponant has not known any other person that bore the name of John Delavan or Delivan or Delevan or any ways purporting thereunto except the sd John Delavan had a son that bore the name of John Delavan Jnr. who was not old enough to have been a soldier in the sd war and that the said Martha Delavans name before marriage was Martha Keeler. -- and the reason his making his mark in on account of old age and infirmities

[signature] Joseph X Cable his mark

Subscribed and sworn before me}
this 24th day of may 1849}

[signature]Samuel Scofield
Justice of the Peace

I do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Joseph Cable the above Named Deponent and do believe his statements are entitled to full credit

[signature]Samuel Scofield Justice of the Peace
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[printed statement]

State of New York,
COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, ss.

I, MUNSON L. LOCKWOOD, Clerk of the County aforesaid, and also Clerk of the Courts and and for said County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Samuel Scofield Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed Instrument, and  endorsed thereon, was, on the day of the date of the said Certificate, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, residing in said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorised to take the same, according to the laws of the said state.  And, further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate is genuine.

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my and, and affixed the Seal of said County Courts, [image of bottom of SEAL] 2nd? day of June 1849

[signature]Munson I Lockwood Clerk

{handwritten note]

I do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Joseph Cable the above Named Deponent and [text covered] to full credit.
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State of New York}
Putnam County Ss}

John Holmes of the of Pawlings in the county of Dutchess and State of New York aged sixty seven years personly appeared before me Sylvester Mabie a Justice of the Peace in and for Said county of Putnam spoke first being duly worn according law Deposeth and Saith that on the 22nd day may 1847 this deponent visited the public grave? yard at North Salem in the county of Westchester and State of New York and there found recorded on a tomb Stone there erected of John Delavan who died January 8th 1834, in the 90th year of his age" also at the same time and place and Side by Side erected a tomb Stone and found recorded "Martha wife of John Delavan who died March 10th 1843, in the 83rd year of her age"

Subscribed and Sworn me
this 9th day of May 1849

[signature]John Holmes

[signature]Sylvester Mabie
Justice of the Peace

__________________

Putnam County}
Clerks office}

I A D Barnum Clerk of the Courts of Putnam County do Certify that Sylvester Mabie is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine   In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and Subscribed my name this 12th day of June in the year 1849

[signature]A  D Barnum Clerk
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John DeLavan + Martha Keeler were married Oct sixth, one thousand seven hundred and eighty five

State of Connecticut}
Fairfield County} SS, Ridgefield April 23rd 1849 --

I Nathan Smith Town Clerk of the Town of Ridgefield in the said County and State do hereby Certify that the foregoing is a true extract from the Record of Marriages, in the Town Records of said Town with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the Record in faci? legible figures as following? Oct 6th, 1737.

[signature]Nathan Smith, Clerk of the Town of Ridgefield

I Nathan Smith above named depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the County Town and State aforesaid, and that the above is a true Extract from the Record of Marriages of said Town with the exception above named as Certified by me.

[signature]Nathan Smith, Clerk of the Town of Ridgefield

Sworn and Subscribed before me this 23 day of April 1849
[signature] Thaddeus Keeler 2nd Justice of the Peace

I Smith B Keeler Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Ridgefield hereby certify that Thaddeus Keeler 2nd is a Justice of the Town for the County of Fairfield and State of Connecticut duly appointed and sworn and was such justice at the time of Executing the above instrument and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and believe the above signature to be in his own proper hand writing

In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my said office this 25th day of April 1849.

[signature] Smith B. Keeler Clerk of Probate for the District of Ridgefield, Ct

[seal is a black circle]
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May 6, 1931

Rev.& 1812 Wars Section
KEL

Mr. John C. Truitt
107 R.R. Avenue
Milford, Delaware

Dear Sir:

You are advised that it appears from the paper in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.15764, that John Delavan, the son of Timothy, was born February 11, 1744, place not given.  It was stated that he had nine brothers, namely, Timothy, Junior; Abraham; Matthew; Nathaniel; Samuel; Nathan; Daniel; Stephens; and Cornelius, all of whom except Cornelius, who was too young to serve, were in the Revolution, and that all of the ten sons of Timothy Delavan rode in the procession at the evacuation of New York City.  There are no claims for pension on file on account of the services of Timothy, Abraham, Matthew, Samuel, Nathan, Stephen and Cornelius Delavan.

While residing in North Salem, Westchester County, New York, John Delavan enlisted in September, 1777, served two weeks as a private in Captain Samuel Delavan's Company, Colonel Gilbert Drake's New York Regiment, and again the same fall, exact date not given, enlisted and served two weeks in Captain Nathaniel Delavan's Company, Colonel Gilbert Drake's New York Regiment.  No relationship of of Captains Samuel and Nathaniel Delavan to soldier shown.

He enlisted about April 1, 1781, served in Captain Ephraim Lockwood's Company, Colonel Thaddeus Crane's New York Regiment and was discharged in November, 1781.

The soldier married October 6, 1785, at Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Martha Keeler, who was born August 28, 1757.  She was then of Ridgefield, Connecticut and their marriage was recorded on the town records of said Ridgefield.

[Handwritten note in left margin]

Used Nov. as this was shown in Comp's report
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He died January 8, 1834, at North Salem, New York, and she died March 10, 1843, at Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York, to which place she had moved about two years after the death of her husband.  Both were buried in the graveyard at North Salem, New York.

The widow left surviving her four children: Chauncey, Jane and Catherine Delavan, and Betsey, the wife of Abraham Brinkerhoff.  It was also stated that they had a son, John; there are no particulars in regard to him.

On April 25, 1849, Chauncey Delavan made application on behalf of himself and his surviving brothers and sisters, above named, for the pension that was due their mother. The claim was allowed.

Very truly yours

E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner.
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In reply to your request of ___________, received __________ for a statement of the military history of John Delavan a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his son application for pension on file in this Bureau.

W. 15,764
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DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.   |   LENGTH OF SERVICE.   |   RANK.   |   OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.   |   STATE.
   |   |   |   CAPTAIN.   |   COLONEL.   |   |

Fall 1777   |   1/2 mt.   |   Private   |   Samuel Delavan   |   Gilbert Drake  |  N. Y.

   "   1777   |   1/2 mo   |   |   Nathaniel Delavan   |   "  "   |

Apl to Nov. 1781   |   7 mo.   |   |   Ephrain Lockwood  |   Thaddeus Crane   |

Battles engaged in, [checkmark] ___________
Residence of soldier at enlistment, North Salem, Westchester Co., N. Y.
Date of application for pension, Apl 25, 1849. The claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, [checkmark]
Age at date of application, [checkmark]
Soldier was born Feby 16, 1744 he was one of ten sons of Timothy Delavan [checkmark]

Remarks: John De Lavan married at Ridgefield, Fairfield Co., Conn. Oct 6, 1785 Martha Keeler of Ridgefield who was born Aug. 28, 1757.  He died Jan'y 8, 1834 at North Salem, N. Y. she died Mch. 10 1843 at Fishkill, N. Y. (both buried  at North Salem;)  Widow  four children living in 1853: Chauncey Delavan, Jane Delavan, Catherine Delavan + Betsey wife of Abraham Brinkerhoof. Soldier also had a son, John Jr.

Respectfully,

Office note:

Joseph Cable + Dr. Epenetus Wallace stated that Cornelius Delavan was too young to serve in the Rev; but it was reported that all ten sons of Timothy, rode in the procession at the evacuation of New York City.

Commissioner.
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JOHN C. TRUITT
MILFORD, DELAWARE

March 26th 1931

Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir -

I should like very much to get the record of Timothy Delavan, son of Cornelius Delavan, he was born at Stamford, Conn., was a Lieutenant Dutchess Co. 7th N. Y. American Revolution, Westchester Co, 4th N. Y. American Revolution, Dutchess Co. 7ith N. Y. Land bounty rights.

The story is handed down that he had ten sons serving in the American Revolution viz --
Timothy, Matthew, Nathaniel, Nathan Stephen, Abraham, John, Samuel, David, Cornelius if possible I should like to have their records as well.

If there is any charge please advise and I will remit

Thanking you, I am,

Yours very truly
John C. Truitt

107 R.R. Ave

[stamp]
PENSION OFFICE
MAR
27
1931
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Newark, NY  Oct - 2 - 1917

Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington DC

Dear Sir:

Will you kindly give me any data you may have of Lieut James Grant of the 77th Reg Fredericksburg, who was an Officer in the Revolutionary War also that of Nathaniel Delavan [?w.17396). Who was major in Cranes Reg + the nine brothers of Nathaniel were also in this War.  Timothy, Abraham, Nathan, John (m.15764), Samuel, Nathan, David (S43483), Stephen and Cornelius  any information you can give me of their War records will be greatly appreciated.

Yours very truly

Mrs Charlotte Grant Bronk
127 Church St
Newark, Wayne Co,
New York

[note - above each soldier's name is either a number or a zero, indicating whether records were on file.]
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Rev.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 15764
Martha Delavan
Widow of
John Delevan
Pri Rev War

Act July 7th 38

Index: Vol. A, Page 176? 146?

[Arrangement of 1870.]

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1917 Oct 8. Hist. to Mrs. Charlotte G. Bronk. Cent sign

1931 - May 6 - Hist to John C. Truitt - EEL
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Patterson Putnam County
New York  13th  1853

Sir

I forward the papers of Mrs Mahetable Cowl widow of Benjamin Cowl who was a Pensioner + C

I am with respect
your obt servant
John Holmes agt

Hon. J. E. Heath Com}
of Pensions}

Sir 

I recd your letter of December 15the 1852, stateing that the claimants for a pension for the services of the husband of Martha Delavan desd of New York must furnish a certificate of Court showing the number and names of the children at the time of her death - 

On or about the 4 day of Jan'y 1853 I procured the certificate of Hon Amrose Ryder Surrogate of Putnam County N.Y. showing that she died March 10th 1843 and left 4 children vis Chancey Delavan, Jane Delavan, Catherine Delavan and Betsey, wife of Abraham Brinkerhoof  I have wrote once since I re'd the above line? but no answer.  but I have been informed from or by C. W. Bonnett Esq that the papers are mislaid not to be found  In that case please direct what is to be done in the case.

Truly yours

John Holmes agt?

Hon J E Heath Comr of Pensions
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[jumble of "envelope front" with mailing address and a number of added notes]

Free

Hon Jas E Heath
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D. C.

Oct 29 - 1857

Papers of Harth
Delavan and
Elizabh Benedict --- X

Patterson N Y
Oct 17

John C Holmes
Patterson
Putnam Co
N.Y.

not incl file see register
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John Delevan  deceased
New York
Act june 7 1832

Admitted private 8 mos at $27.39 per annum from 4th March 1831 to 8th Jany 1834. date of his death -
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Martha Delevan dec'd
widow of John
New York
Act July 7, 1838

Admitted private - 8 mos at $27.39 per annum from 4th March 1836 [smudge] March 184?
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Certificate to Chauncey Delevan
Jane Delevan
Catherine Delevan and
Betsey Brinkerhoof - only surviving children.

Agent
John Holmes
Patterson N.Y.

33.168
11.549
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Brief in the case of John Delevan, deceased and of Martha Delevan dec'd widow of John, Putnam County and State of New York
act July 7, 1838
__________________________

Claim ("original," or "for increase") ["for increase is crossed out]

Proof exhibited, (if original)

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls?  If either, state the substance.

Documentary and parol? proof of Service
Record proof of marriage - supported by parol
Death of John Delevan Jany 8. 1834, by attending physician + others
Death of widow Mar 10. 1843, by attending physician + others
Identity by five witnesses
Names of surviving children, by two witnesses + certified

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

Name and residence of Agent
John Holmes
Patterson
Putnam Co New York

S G. Dodge
Examining Clerk.
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Hon. L. P. Waldo, Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D. C.

[illegible]
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Hon. L. P. Waldo}
Court of Pensions}
Washington City D. C.}

Patterson Putnam County
New York Septemb 19th 1853

Sir

I re'd the enclosed Certificate and find that it does not extend to 10 March 1843, being the time of the Death of the said Martha Delavan des'd

I confidently beleive that your Hon. ? will perceive the mistake and will rectify the same &c under the acts immediately following 1838 &c.

I am with respect
Your obt servant
John Holmes Agt
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[postal stamp]
PAWLING
M[illegible]
7
N. Y.

Hon. L. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D. C.
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Patterson Putnam County
New York  June 7th 1853

Hon. L.P. Waldo Com'r of Pensions

Sir

I rec'd your letter of 27th May in the Case of Martha Delavan widow of John Delavan both des'd, and in compliance thereto I forward the enclosed papers
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Hon. Commissioner of Pensions

Washington City
D. C.
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Patterson Putnam Co
New York  Septm'r 8th 1853

Sir   I rec'd yours of 15 May saying that in the case of Mrs? - Delavan widow of John Delavan both Dc'd, that the certificate of the Surrogate of Putnam County should be accompanied with the proof that he based his opinion upon, and in compliance thereto.  I obtained such certificates with the affidavit, attached on or about the 7 day of June last  ? ? and rec'd no answer

I would respectfully enquire whether they have been rec'd - Truly yours
[signature] John Holmes   Agt

I need Mrs Cowls certificate....

Add proof ? June 10/53
Adams
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[Envelope with mailing address and notes written vertically over mailing address]

Hon. Jas E Heath
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D. C

April 5, 1853

Rel: to case of Martha Delavan

John Holmes
Patterson
Putnam Co.
N.Y.
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Patterson March 28th 1853
New York

Hon. Jas E Hath Com'r. of Pensions,

Sir

I procured the certificate of the Surrogate of Putnam County in the case of Martha Delavan showing the names of her surviving children as I was directed etc.

I forwarded the same on or about the 4 day of January last and rec'd no answer etc. I would verry respectfully enquire whether s'd certificate has been rec'd

I am with respect
Your obt servant
John Holmes  Agt
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Patterson Putnam
County New York
Jan'y 5th 1853

Hon. Jas E Heath
Comm. of Pensions

Sir

I forward the certificate of the Surrogates Court as required by yours of 15 Decem'r 1852.     It is desired that the Pension will commence 4 March 1831, so that the claim of John and Martha's claim will be satisfied.

I am with respect
Your obt servant
John Holmes  Agt
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[Envelope with mailing address; notes written over address vertically]

Hon. J. E. Heath
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D. C.

Aug 21/52
Rel: to case of Martha Delavan dec'd widow of John.

Jn Holmes
Patterson
NY
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Patterson Putnam County
New York  August 19th 1852

Sir

In the case of Martha Delavan widow of John Delavan both Dec'd - Chancey Delavan one of their heirs made a Declaration claiming undr the "act of Congress of July 7th 1838," on the 25th day of April 1849, for services rendered by his Father John Delavan Des'd -  refference to the papers now on file in your office &

I received a letter from Hon. J. Edwards dated Pension office Nov. 7th 1850 saying 

"The additional evidence, forwarded by you in the case of Martha Delavan has been rec'd.

"If there be as you say no record of the service performed by Captain Pardee's ? Company in the office of the New York Comptrollers office his certificate to that effect should be "processed"

Signed by Hon J. L. E

I forwarded ? Edwards, letter to the Comptrollers soon as I rec'd the same and I rec'd his reply dated Albany 10th October 1857.

" I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that there is no evidence of any payments to the officers noncommissioned officers or Privates of Capt David Pardees + Lt Jonathan Leder's, company of Westchester Militia after the date of their Commissions (as appears in the Sec'try of States office 18 May 1778) as Captain + Lt "   copy    Signed Ph. C Fuller
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I forwarded the Hon J. L. Edwards' letter of Nov 7th 1850 being the last in this case, together with the Comptrollers certificate of October 10th 1851, soon after it was rec'd by me that is in October 1857 and have not rec'd any answer in the case and either they have been rec'd 

Also in the case of Elizabeth Benedict widow of Benjamin Benedict des'd both forwarded at the same time &.

I would verry respectfully ask for an answer in both cases

Truly yours
John Holmes Agt

Hon. Jas. E Heath Com'r of Pensions
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Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D. C.

May 15
Add: Enid's Case
Martha Delavan
wid. John

Patterson N.Y.
July 14
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Pawlings Dutchess County
New York  May 14th 1850

Sir

I rec'd yours of 11th April 1850 in the case of Martha Delavan widow of John Delavan Des'd

I enclcose the Certificate of the Coptroller of the State of New York if the name of Silvanus Townsend a witness in the case, which shows that the s'd Silvanus was in the same Regt and in the same Company, and at the same himself.  The witness states he was in Col Cranes Regt at the time the s'd John Delavan was in the service under Capt'n Ephraim Loc(k)wood in Col Cranes Reg but not in the same Company but was under Capt'n David Pardee -

I am informed that Captn David Pardee did not make any returns of the service rendered under him in Col. Cranes Regt, for some cause and consequently there is no record in the Coptrollers office or at any rate for the years 1779, 1780 and 1781.  but the s'd Capt'n David Pardee has since the close of the s'd War made an application to the Legislator of the State of New York for himself and his company under him for an allowance to be made for them, but his claim was not allowed

In your letter of 13th October 1849 our Honor mentions that the testimony of those who belonged to the same Regt will be required, which is rendered the more necessary from the fact that the s'd Delavan although living untill 1834 did not apply for a pension.

I would respectfully state that the s'd John Delavan
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was almost ninety years of age when he died which was 8th Jan'y 1834, and that act that made provision for the militia He was passed 7 June 1832, making one and seven months previous to his death, and that time was filled up with infirmity disease and death & so much that he could not attend to business, of any nature, and that is the reason as I am told that he did not apply for a Pension while he was living. ---  It is very dificult to find Pensioners who was in the same Regt, being Dead &   
I am with respect
Your Obt servant
John Holmes Age

Hon. J L Edwards Com'r of Pensions
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Pension Office,
November 7th 1850

Sir:

The additional evidence forwarded by you in the case of Martha Delavan, deceased, has been received.

If there be, as you say, no record of the service performed by Capt Pardees Company in the office of the New York Comptroller, his certificate to that effect should be procured.

Very respectfully,

Your Obt Sv't
J L Edwards

The comptroller's certificate & files in the case of Elizabeth Benedict widow of Benjamin.

John Holmes, Esq
Patterson,
N.Y.
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(printed table)

[Persons making application at the Comptroller or Secretary of State's Office, for searches, or certifficates of service of any person, in the army of the U. S. during the revolutionary war, should give the names and ranks (tear in paper) by such person; the nature of the service, whether in the Infantry, Cavalry, or Artillery, &c.; in the regular army or militia ; the names of the officers commanding the regiments? (paper tear) and companies at the time of enlistment, service and discharge, as near as can be given.  The names should be given with care, and in a legible hand.]
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In pursuance of a law passed the 27th of April 17 (tear) entitled "an act for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their service in the late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned," the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at five per cent per annum, viz: 
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1777 . Nov'r   |   1   |   Silvanus Townsend. Private  |   No. of Cert'e issued,  20,414 (British pound symbol)   |   1   |   08   |   05   |

(I skipped the table rows)
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State of New York
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, May 2nd?  1850 }

I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Books No. 5------------- now remaining in this office, and that the service for which the certificates above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz :

1st under Capt.  |   Nathaniel Delavan   |   in   | Col. Gilbert Drake Regiment  |

I have examined the records for the service of}
"Silvanus Townsend" private and one ---- entries, as above, amounting to (pound) 1.08.05 ----

Examining Clerk:  Philip Phelps ? Comptroller.
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Pawlings Dutchess County
New York  Jan'ry 12th 1850

Sir

I forward the papers in the case of Martha Delavan widow of John Delavan Des'd by Chancey Delavan declarant & --

I am Respectfully
Your Obt servant
John Holmes Agt

Hon J L Edwards Com'r
of Pensions
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Pawlings  June 25th 1849
Dutchess County N. York

Sir   I enclose the papers in the case of Martha Delavan Chancey Delavan Declarant

Truly yours
John Holmes Age

Hon'b J. L. Edwards Com'r of Pensions
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Martha Delavan  Dec'd
widow of John  N. Y.
Act July 7 1838

Declaration made in open Acourt Apl 25. 1849.
John Delavan served under Capt Saml Delavan + Lt Col G. Drake - (as private) in 1777. -
Also under capt nathl Delavan + Lt Col Drake, in 77.
Also 1781 under Capt Ephraim Lockwood in Lt Col That Crane's Regt

Married. Oct 6 1785 - 
John - Died Jan'y 8. 1834.
Widow Died Mar 10 1843.

Children - Chauncey - Jane + Catharine Delevan and Betsey Brinkerhoof.

Declaration may 16. 1853 - of same tenor?

These declarations recite the appearance of Martha, widow of John. resident of Fishkill, in open court, giving her age. &c but show that Chauncey, who signs the decl'n, is the real declarant

The statements made by the son, are palpably
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based upon the comptroller's certificate of Service and the town clerk's certif of marriage, both of which are annexed; and not, in the slightest degree, so far as appears, on personal knowledge of recollection of narratives.

A claim is asserted for arrears under the act of June 7, 1832

Certif of Service  specifies officers as above and payts amounting to [pound sign] 21.18.2d -

Affidavits -

Epenetus Wallace - aged 82 - of Westchester Co  Has always known John & Martha - John was one of 10 sons of Timothy, who all were reputed Rev soldiers except Cornelius, who was too young - Names, Timothy, Abraham, Matthew John, Nath'l, Sam'l, Nathan, David, Stephen + Cornelius -

John resided in Capt Eph Lockwood's beat? Cranes Regt & deponent knew of no person of the name, except the husband of Claimant and John Jr. who is not old enough to have served in Revl'n.  Widows name before marriage was Martha Keeler.  Dept believe John was Rev'y soldier. It was said after close of war that Tim'y Delavan and his ten sons rode in procession at the evacuation of N. Y.  Knew Martha from after her marriage until she moved away
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Joseph Cable - of Westch'r Co - 82 yrs old
   Knew John before, during + service Rev war  He died about 1834.  His widow Martha remained in North Salem (affts residence) about 2 yrs after Johns death & then removed to Fishkill.
   Statements same as Wallaces.

John Holmes - of Dutchess co - aged 67.
   Found dates of deaths on tomb stones - as declared. (no certif of credibility)

Dr Lewis H. White swears to date of widow's death - as declared

Silvanus Townsend - of N Salem - aged 94.
   Knew of Johns service in fall of 1777 - under the officers named, about 1/2 mo - as comrad + fellow soldier
   (This service of Townsend certified by Comptroller of N.Y.)  Was in same regt with John (in Purdu's co) from about Apr 1 to Nov or Dec'r 1781.
   Knew John until he died + tho family of ten sons - (? names them.

Epenetus Wallace - family physician - swears to death of John Jan'y 8. 1834.
   Names of surviving children duly sworn to K+ certified.
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The service appears to be well established - by record & testimony of Sylvanus Townsend. & reputation -

Marriage proved of record

Deaths proved by attending physicians

Names of children surviving - by two witnesses

Identity by five witnesses

S. G. D Exclre?

Aug 24. 1853

memorandum
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W 13951

Martha Delavan
NY

Letter John Holmes 13th Oct. 1849
Let same April 11 '50
to same ? Nov 1850
Same Dec 15 - 1852 - un;
Sane May 27"  1850

Act 7 July 1838
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[notes on side of "envelope"]

Jany 1/'50

Suppl decl
Anna Turner

Ordorr? of Stephen also - 

Addl end case.
Martha Delevan dec'd

[mailing addresses]

Patterson NY
Jany 16

Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D. C.
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State of New York}
Dutchess County} Ss  I Lewis H White

[certificate]

State of New York, County of Dutchess, ss.

I, Joseph T. Adriance, Clerk of the County of Dutchess, and of the Courts of said County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Joshua White Esq who name is subscribed to the annexed affidavit Certificate and thereon written was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, dwelling in said County, duly Elected + sworn and authorized to take the same.

AND FURTHER, That I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice and very believe that the signature to the said Affidavit + certificate is genuine.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of the said County and Courts, the ninth day of January, A. D. 1850

[signature] Jos. T. Adriance Clerk

[faint image of seal - illegible]
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State of New York}
Dutchess County} Ss  I Lewis H White of the town of Fishkill in the County of Dutchess and State of New York, hereby certify that i was a Phesicean that attended Martha Delavan in her last sickness and that her death took place on the 10th day of March 1843, the widow of John Delavan Dc'd

Subscribed and sworn before me
this 15 day of December 1849. - [signatures] Lewis H White  Joshua White  Justice of the Peace

I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named deponant and that his statem-[smudge] are entitled to credit

Joshua White - Justice of the peace
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State of New York}
Westchester County} Ss   Silvanus Townsend of the town of North Salem in the County of Westchester and State of New York aged ninety four years, personally appeared before Samuel Scofield - a Justice of the peace duly autherised to administer oaths in and for said County, who first being duly sworn according to law, Deposeth and saith that he is personally with John Delavan whose widow Martha Delavan is an applicant for a Pension her son Chancy Delavan being declarant.  This deponant was knowing to the said John Delavan being in the Revolutionary service under Captn. Nathaniel Delavan in Col Gilbert Drakes Regt. in the fall of the year 1777 and should say in September or October 1777 for the space of half month or more at Bedford and North Castle about the lines and to Peakskill as comrades and fellow soldiers, also this deponant was knowing to the John Delavan being in the s'd service undr Captain Ephraim Lockwood in Col Thaddeus Crane's Regt in the year 1781, from early in the spring I think as near as I can recollect by the first of April 1781, for most of the time - untill late in the fall day until Nov. or December - 1781. This deponant was not under Captain Ephraim Lockwood but a short time but was in the same Regt under Capt David Pardee in Col Thaddeus Cranes Regt and ware of out together during the season at Bedford + New Castle about the lines and als(o) to Fishkill and Yorktown untill late in the fall of 1781.  This deponant and the said John Delavan both resided in North Salem in Westchester County previous to the Revolutionary War as neighbors not over two miles from each other and both resided in the same place during the s'd War and since the s'd War until the s'd John Delavan Died and this deponant yet resides in the same neighborhood and also this deponant was well acquainted with the Delavan family of ten Brothers all residing in the s'd North Salem previous to the s'd War and sons of Timothy Delavan and their names were Timothy
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Delavan Jun'r, Abraham, Mathew, John Nathaniel, Sam'l, Nathan, Daniel, Stephen and Cornelius, and that this deponant has not known any other person that bore the name of John Delavan except the said Delavan had a son that bore the name of John Delavan Jun'r but was to young to have been o'service and the reason of making his mark is for want of education

[signature] Silvanus X Townsend his mark

Subscribed and sworn before
me this 15th day of November 1849
Samuel Scofield Justice of the Peace

I hereby certify that I believe the foregoing statement to be entitled to full credit

[signature] Samuel Scofield Justice of the Peace
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State of New York,
COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, ss.
I, MUNSON I. LOCKWOOD, Clerk of the County aforesaid, and also Clerk of the Courts in and for said
County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Samuel Scofield Esquire,
whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed Instrument, and
endorsed thereon, was, on the day of the date of the said Certificate, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said
County, residing in the said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorised to take the same, according
to the laws of the said State. And, further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said
Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said County
Courts, the 17th day of November 1849
Munson I Lockwood Clerk
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State of New York}
Westchester County} Ss   I Epenetus Wallace of the town of North Salem in the County of Westchester and State of new York hereby certify that I was the the Phisician that attend John Delavan on his last sickness until the time of his death which was January 8th 1834" and that I was the family Phiscian of the s'd John Delavan, and died Jan'ry 8th 1834.

[signature]Epenetus Wallace MD

Subscribed and Sworn
this 15th day of November
1849 before me
Samuel Scofield Justice of the Peace

I hereby certify that I believe the foregoing Statement to be entitled to full credit

Samuel Scofield Justice of the Peace
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[Persons making application at the Comptroller's or Secretary of State's Office, for searches, or certificates of service of any person, in the army
of the U. S. during the revolutionary war, should give the name and ranks held by such person; the nature of the service; whether in the Infantry,
Cavalry or Artillery, &c.; in the regular army or militia; the names of the officers commanding the regiments and companies at the time of enlistment, 
service and discharge, as near as can be given. The names should be given with care, and in a legible hand.
In pursuance of a law passed the 27th of April, 1784, entitled "An act for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their service in
the late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned, the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at five per cent per annum, viz:
 |  | No. of Cert'e issued |  | | |
1777. Oct 7 | John Delavan, private | 20.254 | 1 | 04 | 10
" Nov 4 | John Delivan " | 20.413 | 1 | 08 | 05
1781. Nov 15 | John Delevan | 38.609 | 19 | 04 | 11 | 1/3
 | | | £21 | 18 | 02 | 1/3

STAE OF NEW-YORK}
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, February 26 1849.}
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. 5. 8. ---- now remaining in this office,
and that the service for which the certificates above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz:
First -- under Capt. Samuel Delivan in Lt Col Gilbert Drake Regiment
Second " " Nathaniel Delivan " " Dr Dr "
Third " " Ephraim Lockwood " lt " Headeleus Crane -- also as a major--"
Fourth " " " " "
Fifth " " " " "
Sixth " " " " "
Seventh " " " " "
Eighth " " " " "
Ninth " " " " "
Tenth " " " " "
Eleventh " " " " "
Twelfth " " " " "
Thirteenth " " " " "
Fourteenth " " " " "
Fifteenth " " " " " "
I have examined the rolls for the above, and }
find £21,18,02 1/3 to be correct.
John Hancock
Examining Clerk. Philadelphia Comptroller
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State of New York)
Putnam County) JS
Surrogates Court)  I Ambrose Ryder
Surrogate of the County of Putnam and State of New York, hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to this Sr. Court that Martha Delavan widow of John an, Jane anDelavan, Catherine Delav Desd. Died March 10th 1843, and left four children viz Chauncey Delavan and Betsy, the wife of Abrahma Brinkerhoof being the only surviving children at the time of her death.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at Carmel this 4th day of January 1853.
Ambrose Ryder
Surrogate of
Putnam County
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State of New York)
Putnam County) JS
Surrogate Court)  I Ambrose Ryder
Surrogate of the County of Putnam State of New York hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to the said Court, (the evidence is hereunto attached being the foundation of this certificate) that Martha Delavan widow of John Delavan, Died March 10th 1843 and left four surviving children all of whom are now surviving viz Chancey Delavan. Jane Delevan Catherine Delavan and Betsy the wife of Abraham Brinkerhoof, the only surviving children
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this day of June 1853 at Carmel
Ambrose Ryder
Surrogate of
Putnam County
New York