Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 3,675, John Fort, New York

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(3-1776) 

Service 
New York.

Fort, John

Number
R. 3,675

Contents

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34,229

John Fort
N.Y.
Aug 15, 79 - [illegible] 3 days
Sept 79 [illegible] 16 days
May 80 [illegible] 6 days
Nov 80 - [illegible] 9 days
Not on Kings or Whitescly [?] rolls
Susp'd
367 V

Archibald Bull
agent
Troy, N.Y.

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He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State, 
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. in open Court
HR Bristol Clerk
John (his X mark) Fort

We, Herman Knickerbocker first Judge of Rensselaer County residing in the Town of Schaghticoke and Cornelius V W Van Ness residing in the Town of Hoosick hereby certify that we are acquainted with John Fort who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be Seventy eight years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion,  and we are informed + believe there is no clergyman in his neighborhood with whom he is acquainted.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. in open Court HR Briston Clerk
H Knickerbocker
Cornelius V W Van Ness
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Herman Knickerbocker who has signed the preceding certificate, is first Judge, resident in the Town of Schaghticoke and that Cornelius V.W. Van Ness who has also signed the same, is a resident in the Town of Hoosick and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. 
I, Henry R Bristol Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Rensselaer do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Fort for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this Seventh day of February 1837.
Henry R Bristol Clerk

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Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of June 7, 1832.
Form for State Troops, &c.
Printed & Sold by Kemble & Hooper, 8 State St, Troy, N.Y.
State of New York,} 88.
County of Rensselaer
On this Seventh day of February personally appeared in open Court, before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Rensselaer County now sitting, John Fort a resident of Hoosick in the county Rensselaer and State of New York, aged Seventy eight years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
That applicant, entered the Service under Captain Elias Golden in the summer of 1777 at Cambridge then County of Albany; immediately of he being mustered, the company marched to Bennington, when and where the Battle took place, between the American + British Troops in which engagement applicant was afterwards was ordered to Mastry (?) Hill and remained there a short time then was ordered on to meet the British under Burgoyne, and on the march to Saratoga Burgoyne surrendered - remained at Saratoga several days on the arrival of the army at that place - shortly afterwards, was ordered + marched to Jessips (?) Patent, and marched back + formed guarding the frontier until in the winter - when he was discharged - was in the Regiment commanded by Col. Van Vort - to which the Company belonged - Major Aston had the

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immediate command when applicant was mustered and when he was discharged - was out at this time four months. Early in the Spring of 1778, as he thinks in the month of April he volunteered under Captain John Whiteside in Col Van Vorts Regiment at Cambridge where applicant resided marched to Fort Edward where deponent remained during the summer + fall, after staying out six months or more  - when he was discharged again by Major Asten who then had the command until further orders. In the Spring of 1779, was again mustered under Captain John Whiteside at Cambridge by order of Major Asten. This deponent has procured the original muster roll of said Company which is hereto annexed. was marched again to Fort Edward and the Lake George and was traversing the country from Fort Edward to Lake George + halted Fort Edward during the summer + fall and until it was understood there was no danger from the enemy on account of the cold weather was discharged until further orders in November after being out Eight months. In the  Spring of the ensuing year he again volunteered at Cambridge under Captain King this was in the spring of 1780. Was out daily all summer, marching from place to place and attending alarms and guarding the frontier until some time in September or October, being out this time at least six months.

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John Fort, Revolutionary Soldier
Application of Isaac Fort
Administrator for pension,
or application of Deceased Soldier

Archibald Bull agent,
Troy N.Y.

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State of New York
Rensselaer County. Be it known, that before me a Commissioner of Deed, in office the County aforesaid duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared, Isaac Fort a resident of the town of Hoosick in the County and State aforesaid who being first duly sworn according to law, states that he is a Son, heir at Law, and Administrator of the estate of John Fort, late of the Town of Easton in the County of Washington + State of New York, deceased, who, was a Revolutionary Soldier; and that he believes the United States are still indebted, under existing laws for the pension, that was due under the application, heretofore made by the late John Fort in his lifetime, and that he is interested, as claimant, in the pension for which application, was heretofore made as aforesaid. That the said John Fort did in the Town of Easton in the County of Washington aforesaid in the month of April on the fifteenth as he believes in the year A.D. 1841 leaving a widow who died in the month of September in the 1841.
Sworn to this 29th day of,
[illegible] affix 1856 before me} 
Archibald Bull, Court of,
[illegible] Troy NY.

Isaac Fort

State of New York
Rensselaer County Clerk's Office,} ss
I, Ambrose H. Sheldon, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that Archibald Bull before whom the annexed affidavit was made, and whose name is thereto subscribed, was, at the day of the date thereof, a Commissioner of Deeds in and for said County, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature thereto subscribed is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County, this 24th day of Aug A.D. 1855.
A.H. Sheldon Clerk

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State of New York
Rensselaer County}
Be it known, that before me, a Commissioner of Deed, in for the County aforesaid, duly authorised by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Isaac Fort a resident of the town of Hoosick in the County + State aforesaid who being first duly sworn, according to law, States that he is a son, heir at Law, and Administrator of the estate of John Fort late of the Town of Easton in the County of Washington + State of New York, deceased, who was a Revolutionary Soldier; and that he believes the United States are still indebted under existing laws for the pension, that was due under the application heretofore made by the Said John Fort in his life time and that he is interested, as claimant, in the pension for which application was heretofore made as aforesaid. That the said John Fort died in the Town of Easton in the County of Washington aforesaid in the month of April on the fifteenth as he believes in the yar A.D. 1841 leaving a widow who died in the month of September in the 1841.
Sworn to this 29th day of,
August A.D. 1856 before me}
D Archibald Bull Court of 
Deeds Troy NY

Isaac Fort

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Rev. and 1812
War Section

July 21, 1926

Josephine W. Barker
700 Lincoln Highway
Rochelle, Ill

Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim R. 3675, it appears that John Fort applied for pension, February 7, 1937, while a resident of Hoosick, Rensselaer County, New York, aged seventy-eight years, and alleged that he served in the New York Troops, as follows-
In the summer of 1777, four months under Captain Elias Golden and Colonel VanWoert, and was in the battle of Bennington.
From April 1778, six months under Captain John Whiteside and Colonel VanWoert.
From the spring of 1779, eight months under Captain John Whiteside.
From the spring of 1780, six month under Captain

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King.
The claim was not allowed, as there was not sufficient proof of his services, as required by the pension laws.
He died April 15, 1841 at Easton, Washington County, New York; and his widow (Her name is not stated) died in September 1841, there are no further details about her.
A son, Isaac, was living in Hoosick, New York in 1855.
The above noted John (Johannes) Fort is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Respectfully,
Winfield Scott
Commissioner.

Ok'd by Miss Wilson

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Fort, John
New York. R. 3675
A roll of detachment of Capt. John Whiteside's co. Col. Van Vor (torn) regt. militia dated Cambridge April 1, 1779 has been removed from this case to be sent to the War Dept.

Sent to War Dept. Jan'y 16, 1913

L.H. Aug 12, 1911

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June 30, 1843
NY
John Fort
Hon JL Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington DC

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June 30, 1843
NY
John Fort
Hon JL Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington DC

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Albany June 27, 1843
Sir,
Isaac Fort son of John Fort deceased, who was a soldier of the revolutions, applied to me some months ago for assistance in obtaining the pension to which he thinks his father was entitled under the Act of June 7, 1832. Not having attended to it at the time, I recently received the letter which I enclose. 
In behalf of said Fort, I would very respectfully solicit the information desired. If Mr Fort has a just claim, and his failure was occasioned by the neglect of his agent I see no reason why the application should not be continued.
A declaration duly executed having already been filed, I would respectfully inquire whether a new declaration will be necessary?
I am very Respectfully Your Mo Ob Ser
Wm R Pierce

Hon J.L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions

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Rochelle Illinois
Nov. 13, 1926
Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir:
Will you please look among the records in your office for the name of John Isaac Fort who is supposed to have served in the Revolutionary War from the state of New York and send me any data that you may find.
His wife was Elizabeth Quackenbush, she may have survived him. 
Yours truly
Josephine Wait Barker
700 Lincoln Highway
Rochelle, Illinois

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Rochelle Illinois
May 25 '26
Commissioner of Pensions,
Dear Sir:
Please look among the records in your office for the name of John (or Johannes) Fort who is supposed to have applied for pension for service in the Revolutionary War in the State of New York, and send me any data that you may find.
Yours truly
Josephine Wait Barker
700 Lincoln Highway
Rochelle
Illinois

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Aug '98
Mrs. Frank Barker
Rochelle, Ills
1926 - July 1 - Hist to Josephine W. Barker

3675
REJECTED
P.O.
John Fort
Service:
Enlisted:
Discharged:
Application filed:
The printed list of 1852 shows reasons for suspension
Alleges: Suspended for deficient details and proof
Re-enlisted:

Attorney:
P.O.
-- Recognized -- Contract
-- Cert. of Dis. Searched for -- 18

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1832
Issac Fort Esq
Troy N York
Feby 14th 1856

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Pension Office
February 14 1856
Sir
I cannot answer what will be the effect of the evidence of which you speak before I have an opportunity of examining it. If you choose to send it to this office, it shall be considered in annexion with the case of John Fort of New York and the result reported to you or to your attorney.
Isaac Fort Esq
Troy NY

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Archibald Bull Esq.
September 5, 55

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Pension Office
September 5, 1855
Sir
No additional evidence has been filed in the case of John Fort of NY since the 30th of October 1837, when you were informed that the Rolls of this office discredits his statements,  1832
Archibald Bull Esq.
Troy, NY

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W B Price
August 18 1843

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Pensions Offices
August 18 1843
Sir
In answer to your letter of the 27th June 1843 respecting the claims of John Fort claiming a pension under the Act of June 7th 1832 I refer you to the enclosed copy of a letter addressed to A Bull on 30th October 1837. Nothing has been done in the case since the above named letter was written.
H.B. Pierce Esq "No34.229 Act 7th June'32"
Albany NYork

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War Department
Pension Office
October 30, 37

Sir
The papers in support of the claim of John Fort has been examined and placed on our files.
The terms of service in each year of 77, 8, 9 & 80 set forth by the claimant if he means to assert that it was continuous service in an embodied copy in field or garrison are not consistent with the course of the New York militia service which consisted of very short hours except in cases of detachment. For instance he alleges 8 mo service under Captain Jno. Whiteside in '79 and produces an old roll of classification of that company upon which his name appears, but the pay rolls in this office show that the several terms of service [illegible]dered in that year by that company did not exceed 40 days. But his name is not borne on either these pay rolls, nor is his name borne on the rolls of Captain Gideon King.
The delay of presenting his claim and the silence of the rolls greatly discredit his claim. Unless he can furnish upon oath a definite statement of the period length &

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grade of each tour however short, with the names of company & first officers places of stations- probable number of the corps embodied - How paid & subsisted; and support the allegations of that statement by the most unimpeachable & direct proof, he may not anticipate a satisfactory issue to his application.
Archibald Bull,
Oct 30, 1877
OC
Archibald Bull Esq
Troy NYork

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34,229
Suspended,

Crossed Out-
see Ref. to A. Bull, Oct 30, 1837
let to N. B. Perice Aug 18, 1845 
A. Bull sept 8, 1853
Issace Fort Feb 14, 1856

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Rochelle Illinois
Feb. 23, 1898
Mr. H. Clay Evans, Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir,
Will you kindly inform me of the name of John Fort of New York State can be found among the records of the Revolutionary War.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Frank Barker

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John Fort
N.Y. sus 1832
Cole

Stamp:
Troy, N.Y.
Feb 7
Free

J. Minart Esq.
Pension Office
Washington
D.C.

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John Fort
N.Y. sus 1832
Cole

Stamp:
Troy, N.Y.
Feb 7
Free

J. Minart Esq.
Pension Office
Washington
D.C.

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Jno. Fort
Summ 77 Capt. Elias Golden, Col. Van Vort ? 4 mo
Spring 78    "     Jno Whiteside     "                6 mo
    "      79    "              "                                   8 mo
    "      80    "           King - -not continuous   6 mo

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J. Minot Esq
Hoosack Feb 6- 1856
Dear Sir I received your letter of Sept 5,, 1855 stating that the Rules Discredit the Statements of John Fort of New York on his application for pension as a revolution Soldier my father was required at that time to prove how many men there was in the Regiment where he belonged it was said there was 1000 in his ridgment when Burgoin surrendered at Saratoga he could not find any one at the time father made application that did no how many only by report that was the reason he did not pursue it any further in 1837 I find he is not bound to prove that, &, he said he never counted them his council said he would have to prove the number.  N.R.  Abriham Funity of Newyork was with father more or less in the Revolution from 1877.  til the close of the  war Capt. John Whiteside Rabe of the Revolution had the claim and John Forts name on as a Revolution Soldier whitch I provided  up his grand son and sent on as proof and my father John Fort is recorded

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in Alban is a Revolution Souldier whitch father would of sent on in by Van Neyh then said his attorney that he had made proof enough and now if it will give satisfaction I will enclose the record to you, Judy Bulb esq of Troy NY has officiated as council in this he has been such and has a great deal of Business in his corts whitch is the reason of my writing  if your Honor Please answer this soon as convenient and ablieg..  yours most truly
Isaac, Fort Hoosach 4 corre
R C NY.

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John Fort
Act June 7, 1832

W B Pierce Albany

Hoosick NY
June 8

agent
Wm B Pierce
Albany
NY

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John Fort
Act June 7, 1832

W B Pierce Albany

Hoosick NY
June 8

agent
Wm B Pierce
Albany
NY

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Hoosic June the 7th ,1843
Sir, My Father John served in in the revolutionary war and before his death tryed to obtain a pension his papers were sent to Washington. I wish you to enquire why the pension was not allowed and furnish the proof if you can.
Isaac Fort
W.B. Pierce

Translation
Hoosick June the 7 1843

Sir
My father John served in the revolutionary war and before his death, tried to obtain a pension
His papers were sent to Washington.

I wish you to inquire why the pension was not allowed and furnish the proof if you can.
W. B Pierce
Isaac Fort

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James S. Edwards Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City D.C.

Ray 13

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James L. Edwards, Esq
Troy May 9. 1837

Sir
In the month of January last, I trans-
mitted to you that application of John Fort to be placed on
the pension Roll under act of March 1832
Will you have the goodness to inform me of the fate of that
application

Yours &c.
Archibald Bull

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Jn Fort
NY
Feb 13th

two applicants of the ? of John Fort

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John Fort N.Y.
TROY FEB 8 N.Y.
Feb 13
FREE

13 Feb
Lot Bull
Case of John Scott
Served

James S. Edwards Esquire
Com. of Pensions 
Washington City
D.C.

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John Fort N.Y.
TROY FEB 8 N.Y.
Feb 13
FREE

13 Feb
Lot Bull
Case of John Scott
Served

James S. Edwards Esquire
Com. of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.

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The people of the state of New York to all to whom these presents shall come in may concern, send greeting.
Know you that at the county of Washington on the 26th day of March A.D. 1855 Letters of Administration of all and singular the goods, chattels and credits of John Fort late of the Town of Easton in the County of Washington deceased intestate were duly granted by the Surrogate of the County of Washington to have Fort of Hoosick in the County of Russelau and that the same are still valid and in full force.
In testimony whereof when caused the seal of office of our said Surrogate to be hereunto affixed.  
Witness David A Bois Esq Surrogate of one said County of Washington at (illegible) write this, 20th day of August A.D. 1855.
D.A.P. joint Surrogate 

Fee 50 cts