Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 14758, John Van Woert, Continental New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
continental New York
Van Noort John
S14758
barded
CONTENTS

65 97  New York
John Van Noort
of Poughkeepsie in the State of N. York who was a Lieutenant in the Company commanded by Captain Lewis of the _____ commanded by _____ in the N. York line for 2 Years and Continental
aw Aug 27. 08
Inscribed on the Roll of N. York at the rate of 220 Dollars — cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of Feb. 1833 — and Supt. H. J. P. No. 94.
  Arrears to the 14th of Feb. 1832  $480    Semi-ant. allowance ending Feb. '33  160     $640  
{ Revolutionary Ch. n. 2 Act June 7, 1833
Recorded by Sec. C. Stiles Book D Vol. 5 Page 148
Let. to A. Ray - 21 Feb. 1845 - do. to same April 25. 1845.  Letter from the Comr. 22 July 1850

This deponent further says he was born at Albany in the month of May 1750 according to a record of his age. that he has in his possession in addition to the vouchers & certificates annexed, a great quantity of accounts & memorandums of his services. that this deponent has no recollection of ever receiving a written discharge. that he knows of no person near this deponent's residence who was in the service of the United States with this deponent now living. that he this deponent is too aged & infirm to attend Court for the purpose of establishing his declaration. He hereby relinquishes every other claim to a pension or an annuity except the present & he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year above expressed before me. J. M. Ruckaback first Judge of Poughkeepsie Common Pleas
John Van Noort
State of New York Poughkeepsie County } ss
I do hereby certify that I am now & have for many years past been acquainted with John Van Noort who has subscribed and sworn

to the above declaration. That I believe him to be eighty two years of age. That he is respected & beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and I concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed this } day & year aforesaid }
J. Pierson
H. Schneckbaker first Judge of Rensselaer Common Pleas
State of New York Rensselaer County } ss
I Mark Tucker a Clergyman residing in the City town of Troy in said County hereby certify that I am acquainted with John Van Woert who has subscribed & sworn to the foregoing declaration. That I believe him to be eighty two years of age. That he is respected & beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution & I concur in that opinion.
Sworn & subscribed this day 1 st day of November 1832 before me.
Mark Tucker
Human Schneckbaker first Judge of Rensselaer Common Pleas
State of New York Rensselaer County } ss
I Norman Schneckbaker first Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Rensselaer do hereby certify that I have for many years past been acquainted with John Van Woert who has subscribed & sworn to the foregoing declaration. That I believe him to be eighty two years of age. That he is respected & beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution. And I further certify that the said John Van Woert is now too aged & infirm to be able to attend Court for the purpose of subscribing said declaration.
H Schneckbaker

State of New York Rensselaer County } 3
Archibald Ball Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Herman Knickerbacker Esq. before whom the following Declaration and Certificate purports have been sworn & signed was on the day of the date of the same First Judge of said County Court, and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and truly believe his signatures thereto subscribed are genuine. In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County this first day of December 1832. Archibald Ball Clerk per N. Howard Junr. Deputy
Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of June 7 th 1832.
State of New York Rensselaer County } 3
On this fourteenth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two before me Herman Knickerbacker First Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, personally appeared John Van Woert a resident of the town of Pittstown in said County and State aged eighty two 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 said act.
That he this deponent on the 20 th day of February 1776 (Then John Van Woert Junior) was duly commissioned as second Lieutenant in a company of militia as stated in the annexed commission & that he then entered the service of the United States at Albany N.Y. and continued to serve in the war of the revolution from and after the date of said commission continually until the fall of 1781. That he served as said Lieutenant in the company mentioned in said commission until the

16 th April 1777 when this deponent was employed by Elisha Avery then Deputy commissary of stores as asst. Asst deputy commissary until October 18 1777 & then received from the said Elisha Avery the certificate hereunto also annexed. and the order received from the said Deputy commissary general are also herunto annexed. That from and after the 18 th of October 1777. this deponent was employed by Jacob Buyler Deputy commissary general of purchases, as assistant deputy in which capacity this deponent served & acted from and after the time last aforesaid until 1781 & according to the best of this deponent's recollection & belief in the fall of the said year 1781 all of which will appear from an inspection of the within vouchers & certificates annexed - That during all the time this deponent acted as assistant commissary this deponent was promised the pay of Captain and as this deponent supposed  also ranked as Captain, and was paid as Captain the his pay was in continental money from which this deponent received little or no benefit.

6507. Increase. A.
New York.
John Van Woert
co Rensselaer in the State of New York
was a Comm d V of Sec y in the Comp y commanded
Captain Lansing of the commanded
in the New York
for 2 years and continental Aug 27. 08.
scribed on the Roll of Albany
the rate of 600 Dollars 00 Cents per annum,
to commence on the 1 th day of March, 1831. & end on October 1836, when he died.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th day of April 1850
and sent to Hon N. Putnam, H. R.
Increased from $320.00
Pemi=ant. allowance ending
Payable to surviving children
Wilmina Abbot, Hyberline Van Woert
& Caroline Brown { Revolutionary Claim, }
Dec 7, 1832.
Recorded by J. P. Chase Clerk
Book E 2 Vol. 4 Page 79
Report
D. 5. 147

State of New York } New York } County of } Poughkeepsie } ss
on this fifth day of December 1844, personally appeared before me Archibald Bull a Judge of County Courts a Justice of the Peace in and for said county John D. Brown a resident of the county aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath state that he married Caroline one of the surviving children of John Van Wart deceased late of Poughkeepsie county who departed this life on the 5 th day of October 1838 leaving no Widow. That the following named children only survived him to wit. Wilbur the wife of Royal Abbott, Hester Van Wart & Caroline the wife of John D. Brown - And that the said John Van Wart and that was in the receipt of a pension from the United States under act June 7 th 1832 - at the rate of 320 dollars per annum - on the Albany agency now the object of this declaration being made to in order to assert a claim to an increase of said John Van Wart pension from 320 Dollars as a Lieutenant to the rate of $50. per month - as a deputy or assistant deputy commissary in the War of the revolution in which capacity it is under flood I believe he served for several years - & the payment of the increase from the 4 th March 1831 to the 5 th day of October 1838 when he died -

This declaration is made in behalf of my wife Caroline and the surviving children — Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year first above written
J. D. Brown
Archibald Bull Judge Reaps. Co. Courts.
Rensselaer County Clerks office of J. Charles Hooper Clerk of said Court do hereby certify that Archibald Bull Esq whose name is subscribed to the above Certificate of proof of the foregoing declaration of J. D. Brown was at the time said declaration first sets forth sworn to one of the Judges of Rensselaer County Courts duly Commissioned & sworn. That I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said Judge & verily believe his signature subscribed to said Journal or Certificate is genuine
Witness my hand official seal This 5 Dec r 1844
Charles Hooper Clerk

BRIEF in the case of  John Van Woert  County of Rensselaer  in the State of  New York  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Judge
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? yes
3. How old is he? 82.
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1776-28 th Feb. 1 1 27 As a 2 nd Lieut. of foot Gen. Capt. J. Lansing, 4 th company of foot, 3 d battalion Militia.   1777-16 th April. — 6 — Assistant Q.M. Commissary.   1777-18 Octr. 4 — — do.  
5. In what battles was he engaged? none
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Albany, N.Y.
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional & Documentary.
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. Waugh
Examining Clerk.
Feb. 13. 1833.

So. Van Woert
alm d
Pierson

September 21, 1933
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Mrs. Martha S. Nutt Seabury Park Peeekskill, New York
JOHN VAN WOERT S. 14758 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of September 14, in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Joseph Abbot or Abbott, of Woodstock, Connecticut, born February 27, 1743, married Persis Perrin, born July 4, 1742 and who died January 23, 1817, while the soldier died January 26, 1813, also, of John Van Woert who died October 5, 1836.
A careful search of the Revolutionary War records of this office has been made and no claim for pension or bounty land found on file based upon the service of the Joseph Abbot or Abbott as described by you.
You are furnished herein the record of John Woert, as found in claim for pension, S. 14758, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
John Van Woert, son of John Van Woert, was born in May, 1750, in Albany, state not designated.
He entered the service in Albany, New York, on February 20, 1776, was commissioned 2 nd lieutenant of Captain Jacob J. Lansing's 4 th Company of militia of foot, 3 rd Albany County, Battalion; on April 16, 1777, was appointed assistant deputy commissary under Deputy Commissary of Issues, Elisha Avery, served until October, 1777, and on October 18, 1777, was engaged as assistant deputy under Deputy Commissary General of Purchases, Jacob Cuyler, and served until the fall of 1781.
John Van Woert was allowed pension on his application executed October 13, 1832, at which time he was residing in Pittstown, Renssalaer County, New York.
He died October 5, 1836, in Pittstown, New York, leaving no widow, but the following children: Wilmira, wife of Royal

Abbet or Abbot; Hybertin or Hybertine Van Woert; Carolina, wife of John D. Brown, both residents of Renssalaer County, New York, in 1844.
The name of soldier's wife is not stated.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Parker
14758 INVALID.
July 19'99 Mrs D L Heath Sierra Falls NY
File No. 14758
John Van Woert Comm'y Boer War
1915 Feb. 6 Hist. to Harry H. Hudson. 1932 - Nov. 19 - Hist. to Mrs. Rose G. Alvey - mRB 1993, Sept. 21 - Hist. to Mrs. Martha P. Gatt - mRB.
Act: June 7" 1832
Index: - Vol. 7 , Page 389
[Arrangement of 1870.]

CLAUDE JEAN ALLOUEZ CHAPTER SUPERIOR, WISCONSIN
Feb. 6, 1932-
U. S. Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Information desired relation to Revolutionary Service of John Van Woert.
Rensselaer Co. New York - Have following data:
"In Revolution, received pension - Information found in the records of Secy of State. Albany N.Y. Kindly state for information I will merit. As papers are waiting for verification an early reply will oblige Yours respectfully Mrs. Thomas G. Alvord J. Eloise Alvord - # 1328 Hammond Ave Chapter Registrar - Superior Wis -

O.W.N. rec
Seneca Falls. May 4 th
Hon Commissioners of Pensions
Dr Sir
Will you please give me the Revolutionary record of Lieutenant John Von Woert- a Pension
Very Much Oblige
Mrs. D. L. Heath

6507
A.
John Van Woert N. York Rensselaer Co.!
increased from p 328 to p 600 Jan 4 March 1831 to 5 th Oct 1836 when he died deduct what has been paid Children Wilmina Abbot, Herbert Van Woert, & Caroline Brown. Commiss of Issues,
Rev. N. Portman N. R.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
March 19, 1932
Washington, D. C.
BA-J/MLB
Mrs. Thomas G. Alvord 1328 Hammond Avenue Superior, Wisconsin
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of recent date, relative to John Van Woert, a soldier of the Revolutionary War of the Revolution soldier.
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 14758, based upon the military service of John Van Woert in the Revolutionary War.
John Van Woert, son of John Van Woert, was born in May, 1750, in Albany, state not designated.
He entered the service in Albany, New York, on February 20, 1776, was commissioned 2 nd lieutenant of Captain Jacob J. Lansing's 4 th Company of militia of foot, 3 rd Albany County Battalion; on April 16, 1777, was appointed assistant deputy commissary under Deputy Commissary of Issues, Elisha Avery, served until October, 1777, and on October 18, 1777, was engaged as assistant deputy under Deputy Commissary General of Purchases, Jacob Cuyler, and served until the fall of 1781.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 13, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Pittstown, Renssalaer County, New York.
Soldier died October 5, 1836, in Pittstown, New York, leaving no widow, but the following children:
Wilmira, wife of Royal Abbet or Abbot Hybertin or Hybertine Van Woert Carolina, wife of John D. Brown; both residents of Rensselaer County, New York, in 1844.
The name of soldier's wife is not stated.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Dear Sir:
3-525
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of history of John Van Koot a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Feb 20. 1776 Apr 16. 1777 2nd Lieut. Jacob J. Lansing 4th Co of militia of foot in the 3d Albany Co. Battalion N.Y.   Apr 12. 1777 Oct. 1777 Asst Deputy Commissary under Deputy Commissary of Issues Elisha Avery   Oct. 18. 1777 Feb 1781 Asst Deputy Commissary under Deputy Commissary General of Purchases Jacob Bayler  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, V
Date of application for pension, Oct. 13. 1832 His ct. was at
Residence at date of application, Pittstown Rensselaer Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, born at Albany May 1750
Remarks: died Oct. 5-1836
Name of wife not stated, she children were Caroline wife of John D. Brown, Melvina wife of Royal Abbot and Hypertha
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Seabury Park, PEEKSKILL, N.Y. September 14, 1933
Pension Bureau Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen -
Will you please furnish me with a copy of the pension Record of ✓ John Van Woert a soldier of the Revolution who died Oct 5, 1836 in the village of Johnsonville or Millertown in town of Pittstown, Rensselaer Co N.Y.
Also have you and could you furnish the pension record of Joseph Abbot (H) of Woodstock, Conn. born Feb 27, 1743 and died Jan 26, 1813. He married Persis Perrin who was born July 4, 1742 and died Jan 23, 1817.
Very truly yours
(Mrs) Martha S. Nutt Seabury Park Peekskill N.Y.

Rev Sec
HARVEY HENDERSON, ATTORNEY AT LAW, PITTSBURGH, PA. BERGER BUILDING.
January 30th, 1915.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
I desire to obtain information respecting the military record of John Van Woert. He lived in Pittstown, Rensselaer County, formerly Albany, New York, where he died October 5, 1836. It is said that he served in the Revolutionary War, and that during his later years he was on the pension roll. He was called Captain Van Woert in the region where he lived, but whether he held that rank in the service, I am not informed.
If the records in your office throw any light on the history of this man, and you will communicate the facts to me, your kindness will be much appreciated.
Very respectfully yours,
Harvey Henderson
1015 Berger Building, Pittsburgh, Pa.

State of New York County of Rensselaer } S.S.
I Ambrose H. Sheldon clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Rensselaer County holden at the Court House in and for said County: do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court that John van Woert was a pensioner of the United States, at the rate of Three hundred and twenty dollars per annum, was a resident of the county aforesaid, in the State of New York: and died on the 5 th day of October 1836. that he left no widow. But, that the following named children only survived him to wit: Wilhelmina the wife of Royal Abbott. Hybla the wife of John D. Brown.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at Troy this 27 th day of January in the year of our Lord 1845
Ambrose H. Sheldon Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas. of Rensselaer County

Washington
Jan 26. 1850
Genl. S. Edwards
Dear Sir
In the case of John Van Noort A.C. who was a pensioner under act 1832 as a Lieut or the rate of Three hundred and twenty dollars per annum. on the Albany Agency, and In an application made by me some time back for an increase of his pension as agt. Company was then disallowed.
I recollect very distinctly the case was examined and reported upon by Mr Savage who was then in your Office, for he stated to me, it was sometime before he could make up his mind how to decide the question of increase claimed. After his letter of the 25 Feb 45, stating "the evidence in this case shows clearly that he was employed in the commissary department". I ask for a re-examination of the claim. and in your letter of the 25 Sep 45 in reply, you questioned not only, that he did not belong to was not made a regular appointment, but that he did not belong to the continental army.
Now, if it appears that he was appointed by Elisha Avery who was appointed, a Sep th Com ty Genl of Horses on the 18 June 77 or by Jacob Sufey who was appointed a commissary Genl of Purchases, on the same day by the Continental Congress , or any evidence giving to show, Van Noort was employed under either or both of them, as their assistant, then, I say, even question about his being employed "under a civil contract" should not be for one moment entertained.
I have been requested to renew this application before

The Secretary of the Interior, but concluded, knowing as I do, who examined the claim, that request a review of the merits of the claim on the evidence on file.
I remain Sir
Yours truly.
Yours truly
Alas N. Day

Dec 18 44
Bl. Jno Van Wart, and for increase.
Janes. J. Coombs Esq.
Com d of Penna's
From Capt. Matthew C.

Washington
Sept. 17. 1864.
Sir,
I enclose an application in the name of the surviving children of John Van Broek d o . who during his life time was a pension on the New York roll as a Lieut. at the rate of $320 pr. annum Albany agency.
John Van Broek. It is believed, entered the Commissary Department - at an early period of the revolution - performed the duties of deep commissary for several years. and held the rank of a Lieut. in the line. a reference to the paper filed in his application is respectfully requested, with a view to a right-disposition of the pension, as asked for in the declaration.
I am very respectfully Yours On Mr Thos. Mays
J. L. Edwards Esq Com o of Pensions

Mar 17 '45
My
Bro Van Woert
NY
Edm. Adams
St. A. Ray
Commission M c
Canons

Washington March 11. 1845.
Sir,
In the case of John Van Woert dec d . late a pensioner under act 1832. on the Albany agency, claiming an pension increase of pension; You state in your letter of the 21 st ulto.
"The evidence in this case shews clearly that John Van Woert was employed in the Commission Department, but there is no proof of the length of his service".
In an examination which I was permitted to make of the papers filed in the case, it seems to me that is abundant evidence that John Van Woert served as an assistant commission of James and Purchases, under Elisha Avery Sep. Commission of Stores in 1777, and Jacob Buyler Sep. Com d . of Purchases to 1780. both continental officer  commission in the Commission Department, and the evidence clearly shews the period of service performed by said Woert over upwards of two years.
He was pensioned under act 1832. as a Lieut. the claim is now asserted as an assistant commission of James & Purchases: and I most respectfully solicit a re-examination of the case, in regard to the service, and by the form of your personal examination
I remain Your Servt respectfully
J. L. Edwards Esq. Com d of Pensions
Alex. Day

additional issue
Feb. 1. 1845.
Additional case
Mr. Van Woert, dtd
R
J. S. G. Straus Jr.
Corn misfiring of Penhens

Washington Jan y 31. 1865
Sir
In the case of John Van Noort, deceased, late a pensioner on the Albany agency, abt 1832. Who's claim for an increase I presented some time in Nov. last. I now enclose a certificate from the court, making the papers in the application complete.
I am very respectfully Yours on her Hess. Ray
J. L. Edwards Esq. Com te of Pensions

In PROVINCIAL CONGRESS for the Colony of New-York, the Twentieth - - - - - Day of February - - - - - 76.
To John Van Woerd Jun r Gentleman _____ Greeting:
BY virtue of the authority reposed in us, We do hereby nominate, authorize, constitute and appoint you the said John Van Woerd  Second Lieutenant the fourth Company of Militia of Foot in the third Battalion in the County of Albany, under the command of Jacob S. Lansing Esq r by requiring you, before you enter into the exercise of your said office, to make in writing, and subscribe in presence of the Chairman of the Committee of the City, Town or District, or Precinct wherein you reside, the Declaration appointed and directed by the seventh Section of the seventh Resolve contained in the rules and orders for regulating the Militia of the Colony of New-York, recommended by this Congress on the 20 th day of August, 1775, and authorizing you fully to execute all the powers belonging to your said office, by virtue of the said rules and we do hereby require all persons under your command, to pay due obedience to you, according to the said rules and orders, and such further rules and orders as shall be made and recommended for the Militia of this Colony, by the present, or any future Continental Congress, or Provincial Congress of this Colony.
Attest. Rob t Monson Secy.
By Order,
W m Woodhull Mod t

Washington Apr. 8. 1850
Rev. L. Conrad M Comm. of Pension Sir
In the case of John Van Noort del. d late a pensioner on the Albany agency under act. 1832.
I herewith enclose two additional affi- -davits in support of the application now pending by one from an ex-member of Congress
I remain Sir
most respectfully Rev. N. D.

I do certify hereby that had application been made to me at the time when the Militia were ordered to Fryon County in the late alarm, I should have exempted (for the reasons within mentioned) the within named person from that tour of Militia duty, and I do hereby excuse them from any fine or penalties, that they might be subject to for any neglect in the premises. Albany 11 th July 1780 - C. H. Wm Van Brack B. Genl
To whom it concerns :
John Van Woerk S.F. 14738 N.Y.

State of New York Seneca County Town of Seneca Falls ss I Herman Knickabauer of said County of the age of seventy two years and upwards do depose and say that I was personally well acquainted with John Van Woert from my boyhood until the time of his death and for many years I have transacted business for him and with him and often conversed with him in relation to the transactions of the revolutionary war and the services he rendered in that war he uniformly said he was a commissary in the war and has showed me at different times vouchers and papers of his transactions in the commissary department of the Revolutionary War I have also heard him converse with Officers of the Revolutionary War Jacob Cuyler Deputy Commissary General Col. Peter Yates and Capt. Jacob Yates and others (now all dead) who all seemed familiar with the fact that the said John Van Woert did act and serve in the commissary department of the Revolutionary War I have reason to believe the statements made and the declarations likewise by the said John Van Woert to be in all respects true - He was always reputed by the old people who was acquainted with him and the proceedings of the war of the revolution to have served his Country in that capacity I recollect also that in the year 1810 I had the honor of holding a Seat in Congress he in a pleasant way told me I must get some pay for him for his services as commissary in the Revolutionary War he deemed it right that he should have it the Country owed it to him Given before me on this 29 th day March 1850 Chas Miller Justice of Peace Herman Knickabauer I certify that the above deposition of Herman Knickabauer is of good standing and respectability as to character 29 th March 1850 Chas Miller Justice of the Peace

STATE OF NEW YORK, Rensselaer County Clerk's Office, ss. Charles J. Williams County of Rensselaer, do hereby certify, that
Ambrose H. Sheldon Clerk of the
whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of proof or acknowledgment of the annexed Instrument 5 was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, one of the Justices of the Peace, of the County of Rensselaer, dwelling in said county; duly authorized to take such proof or acknowledgment. And that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice, and verily believe that his signature to the said Certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine, and that said Instrument, is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of the State of New York.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the Seal of said County, this
3 day of April
A. D. 18 50
A H Sheldon Clerk.

State of New York } Rensselaer County }
I Nicholas M. Masters of Schaghticoke in the County of Rensselaer being duly sworn say that I was well acquainted with John Van Woert late of Pittstown in said County now deceased, during his lifetime. That said Van Woert very frequently mentioned the fact that he was connected with the Commissary Department during the Revolutionary war, but whether as a Commissary or assistant this deponent does not now recollect. That the said Van Woert was generally reported to have been so connected with the Commissary Department in the neighborhood in which he lived and that this deponent never heard any person express a doubt but that said Van Woert was so connected with that department and this deponent firmly believes he was so connected with said department as he represented himself to be. And this deponent further states that he enjoyed the confidence of said Van Woert during his life, knew his will and was one of the executors to settle his estate but never was in any manner connected with his family or had any interest in his estate.
N. M. Masters
Subscribed & sworn
this 2 day of April 1850
before me
Thos. Miller Justice of the Peace

The commendation of Mr Avery Commissary
of an employe of the Navy
John Van Woert S.F. 14758 N.Y.

Albany 14 th November 1777 This may certify that Mr John Van Woert was employed by me as an Asst t Dep y Commissary at Saratoga Falls from 16 th April last untill the Army retreated from Saratoga during which Time he acted with Fidelity in his Business and discharged his Duty like an honest Man
Elisha Avery

John van Woerts Application for a pension
Recruitment of Militia Duty by G. van Broeck 1750
adm 2 24th Lieut. Genl. Quor. Master.

Albany 10 th July 1780
Sir
The necessity of the public service, has in the late Alarm - prompted me to detain John Van Woert one of my Assistants from going with the Militia into Tryon County without whose Assistance, and at a time of a general demand for provisions I would not have done without, after almost all those acting under me had gone forward into the Field. You will therefore consider him as a person, who ought to be exempted which will oblige
Your most Obedient Humble servant
Jacob Cuyler
D.B. G. Purchaser
To the Honble Brig Genl Gane Van Buren