Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16,280, Gloudey Van Deusen, New York

SERVICE
SERVICE New York.
Van Deusen, Monday
NUMBER _____
S. 16.280
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New York
Glouney Van Rensen of Montgomery Co in the State of New York who was a Private in the Comp 7 commanded by Captain Conyn of the Regt. commanded by Col Van Rensselaer in the New York line for 18 1/2 months
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Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 11 Dollars 11 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of Feb. 1834  Canajoharie and sent to Exeter N.H. H. Sacia  XXXXXX  Sp.
Arrears to the 4th of Sep 33 $ 154.15 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mar 34  30.83 $ 184.98
{ Revolutionary Clai Act June 7, 1833.
Recorded by McGraw Cler. Book E Vol. 4 Page 85
Sp. C. A. W. ... Ch. Pension Agent Sept 9 th 1841
See letter to Hon. M. Van Buren Nov. 7. 1842 " D. Holton 27 March 1844 Hon. C. S. Benton July 3. 46.
L. B. Young May 17/51
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State of New York County of Montgomery } ss.
On this 19 th day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two, personally appeared in open Court, before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County now sitting, Glourey Van Deusen , a resident of the town of Palatine in said County, aged seven- ty-seven years and upwards, 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 th 1832.
He was born on the 27 th day of September 1754 in the town of Claverack in the (then County of Albany, now) County of Columbia in said State. He has no record of his age except that contained in the family Bible now in possession of his Brother James Van Deusen.
When called into service he lived in said town of Claverack - he lived there after the revolu- tionary war and continued to reside there until about 38 years ago, when he removed to said town of Palatine, and has lived there ever since.
He was called into the service of the United States in the year 1775, the precise time of the year he cannot now recollect. He was

enrolled in the Company of militia commanded by Captain Caspars Conyne in the Regiment whereof Henry Van Rensselaer was Colonel. His other Company & Field officers were John Osterhout First Lieuten- ant, James Elton second Lieutenant - Richard As- tine Major - said Regiment was attached to the Brigade under the command of General Robert Van Rensselaer. Sometime in the year 1778, Captain Caspars Conyne resigned his station, and John Osterhout was appointed Captain in his stead & served as such till the end of said war.
He (the Claimant) performed military ser- vice with the detachments of militia from said Regiment, that were from time to time ordered out, sometimes to cooperate with the regular troops at other times to defend the inhabitants of diffe- rent settlements on the frontier in the vicinity of the place where he lived from the depredations of parties of Tories. In these services he was employed for a longer or shorter period every year from the year 1775 until the termination of said war. How often he was out every year, and how long in each expedition, it is impossible for him to remem- ber - yet he conscientiously believes that the time he served his country in the garrison & in the field greatly exceeds two years. The country through which he marched, and the principal expeditions in which he engaged, were as follows: to wit.
In the month of January 1778, he was with the militia near Johnstown, when Sir John Johnson and his tenants were disarmed and surren-

dered themselves prisoners of war. He was several times during the years 1776 & 1777 on the march up the Hudson river and once as far as Stillwater with detachments of militia from Claverack aforesaid with the design to repel reported incursions of the enemy; which incursions however were not made. In the fall of the year 1777, he was in service with the forces under Generals Schuyler, Gates & Arnold at Fort Edward, Stillwater & places in that vicinity previous to and at the time of the surrender of Burgoyne and his army. He was in the decisive battle at Bemis's heights; and this is the only regular battle in which he was engaged. He has performed garrison duties at different times at Forts Plank & Hunter & at Johnstown & Stone Arabia - was with the militia from Schenectady and Claverack under General Van Rensselaer in the fall of the year 1780, when Colonel Brown was killed by the enemy. On one occasion he was out with his regiment to nine-partners in Dutchess County in pursuit of a large party of Tories, nearly one hundred of whom were apprehended, and taken to Exeter in New Hampshire - he was with the detachment from said Regiment that escorted said Tories to Exeter aforesaid. Gagh Raunie and other places between 6 & 14 miles from the town where he resided, were infested very often with Tories. He engaged in several expeditions to these places, and assisted in apprehending these disaffected persons, & escorting

them to Albany, and other places designated. He was out on numerous occasions as a scout & with reconnoitering parties, and performed sentinel duty several days every week. & often in the night as well during the day. He went with a party of twelve men to Coekackie by order of the Committee of safety in Claverack & apprehended a tory by the name of Stephen Dukeland, whom he took to Albany where said Stephen Dukeland was tried and condemned to be hung - But if he should make the attempt, it would be impossible for him to specify the different periods & tours of service in which he engaged in said war. From the exposed situation of that district of country in which he lived, the militia had to be constantly on the alert; and his services were accordingly constantly required & rendered.
The following are the Regiments which he recollects, & the names of some of the Regular officers whom he recollects, or were with the troops where he served: viz Major Isaac Hoose & the Regiment of militia to which he was attached - Generals Granseroot, Ten Broeck, and the other officers whose names are given in this declaration.
He never received any written discharge from the service.
The following are the names of persons to whom he is known in his present neighbourhood, and who can testify as to his

character for veracity, and their belief of his services as a soldier of the revolution - viz the Reverend Abraham Van Dorne and David L. Zeilley
He has no documentary evidence and knows of no persons now living whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his services, except John Etting of the city of Hudson in said State (whose deposition is herunto annexed), & his brother James Van Dusen, whose deposition is also annexed -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
Subscribed & sworn the { Glenday Van Dusen day & year aforesaid in open court Geo: D. Ferguson. Clerk

State of New York Columbia County } ss I John Etting now a resident in the City of Hudson in said County of Columbia being duly sworn depose and say, that I have been well and intima- tely acquainted with who has signed the above declaration & Gloudy Van Deusen, now a resident of the Town of Palatine in the County of Montgomery in the State of New York ever since previous to the Revolutionary war; this deponent and said Gloudy Van Deusen lived in the Town of Claverack in said County of Columbia within about two miles of each other when the war of the Revolution broke out we belonged to the same Com- pany commanded by Capt Christopher Kanine, he soon resigned and Capt John Osterhout was appointed our captain, but in consequence of the custom at that time of Clapping the Company into several Claps and each Clap taking their turn of service in the revolution it so happened that said Gloudy Van Deusen was drawn to a different Clap from which deponent was drawn and therefore we were never out in service together but this deponent was then knowing to the fact and now distinctly recollects of said Gloudy Van Deusen frequently leaving home to go into the service and of his returning; deponent's Father & Brother were both at the battle with, & the taking of Burgoyne and deponent has frequently heard them say that Gloudy Van Deusen

was there at that battle and taking of Bergen deponent further says that he believes said Van Deusen to be seventy eight years of age and further saith
not Subscribed & sworn this 1 st Sept 1832 before me Nathan Chamberlin Justice of the Peace
✓ John Ettling
I do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named John Ettling that he is a credible witness & his statement entitled to full credit
State of New York Columbia County
July 8 th 1833 N Chamberlin Justice of the Peace
I James Van Deusen now a resident of the Town of Kinderhook in said County of Columbia being duly sworn depose and say that Gloudy Van Deusen who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration is his Elder brother deponent being sixty eight and his brother Gloudy (as he deponent has always understood from the family as well as from the ancient family record now in deponents possession) is seventy eight on the twenty seventh day of September instant as appears from said record in the large family bible deponent well recollects of his brother Gloudy leaving home during the revolutionary war frequently with his gun & knapsack with detachments of militia recollects of its being said once when he left home that he was going to Still-water and on his return of his saying they took Bergens army at an other

time when he left home deponent recollects it was said he was going up the Mohawk river to to Johnstown after his John Johnson - and also at the alarm of Butler Brant when Brown was killed deponent's father was one of the Committee and his three older brothers Gloudy, Cornelius, & John were out at different times during the whole revo- -lution deponent remained at home being the youngest we resided during the revolution in the town of Claverack in the County of Columbia & State of New York
James Van Deusen
Subscribed & sworn this 6 th Sept. 1832 before me N Chamberlin Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named James Van Deusen and that he is a credible witness and his statement is entitled to full credit and belief
July 8 th 1833 Nathan Chamberlin Justice of the Peace
State of New York of Columbia County ss. I, Joseph D. Mound Clerk of the said Coun- ty, do certify that Nathan Chamberlin before whom the prece- ding Affidavits purport to have been sworn, was, at the date of same one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said County, and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his name subscribed to said Affidavits to be his proper hand writing and signature. Witness my hand and Seal of Office
This 5 th day of September 1832
J. D. Mound Clerk

State of New York } Columbia County } ss. I, Joseph D. Monell. Clerk of the said county do certify that Nathaniel Chamberlain Esquire by whom the certificates of the Credibility of John Estlin and James Van Dusen were written, was at the date of the same a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his name subscribed to said Certificates to be his proper hand writing and signature.
Witness my hand and seal of Office This 9 th day of July 1833.
J. D. Monell 644

We Abraham Van Horne a clergyman residing in the town of Coughnawaga in said county of Montgomery — and David J. Zelly a resident of the town of Palatine in said county — also of said county, do hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Gloudy V an Deusen 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 neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Subscribed and sworn to the day and year aforesaid in Open Court
Abraham Van Horne P.D. M c David J. Zelly
Geo: S. Ferguson, Clerk
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 as he states — and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Abraham Van Horne who signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident in Coughnawaga in said town of Johnstown — and further that David J. Zelly who also signed said certificate is a resident of the town of Palatine of said that they are both credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit —
George S. Ferguson Clerk of said Court, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Gloudy Van Deusen for a Pension.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this Nineteenth day of September A.D. 1832.
Geo: D. Ferguson

State of New York
Montgomery County ss:
Alexander Van Deusen the claimant above named maketh the following supplemental affidavit to entitle him to a pension - the deponent says that in the Year 1776 & during the Revolutionary war, and he thinks in the month of January the deponent was ordered into actual service at Claverack then Albany County now Columbia County under the command of Casperus Lane Captain Lieutenants John Osterhout & James Atkins When they proceeded up the North River to Albany and from there to Johnstown in Montgomery County when the deponent was present & helped take in John Johnson & his tenants prisoners of war - and in this tour the deponent was in the actual service of the united States without any interruption for the term of one month - In the same Year & the deponent believes in the month of August or September 1776. he again entered into the service of the united States in a company of militia under the command of said Casperus Lane Captain that they went up the North River from Claverack aforesaid to Fort Schuyler where they went to repel expected invasions of the enemy & Tories & in this tour the deponent was actually in the service without any interruption for the term of two months - at Fort Schuyler Col Van Rensselaer Commanded when deponent was there - & at Johnstown deponent believes (but is not very positive) that General Schuyler Commanded - and that deponent in the latter part of the Year 1776. he thinks in November or December he went twice from Claverack aforesaid to Albany with a detachment of militia in the service of the united States under the said Lane & that the deponent was thus actually in the service at the times last mentioned for the term of one month - that in the month of May 1777. the deponent again entered the service of the united States under the same Captain at Claverack aforesaid and proceeded up the Hudson River to Fort Edward from which place the army retreated to Fort Miller & from there to Fort Schuyler - & from there to Still Water at Bemis heights where the deponent was engaged with the enemy in the second engagement fought on that occasion and that this deponent was at the surrender of Burgoyne & his army - & that this deponent remained in actual service during this tour for the term of six months - and that the deponent was under the command of Col Van Rensselaer and Genl Gates at the surrender of Burgoyne aforesaid - That in the winter of 1777. the deponent was out in the service of the united States under the same Captain up the north or Hudson River to drive off the Tories & Robbers & in this tour the deponent was actually in the service one month - That in the Spring of 1778. the deponent was ordered out into the service of the united States & that he performed sentinal duty (pickets) & took Tories & Robbers and sent like service in the neighbourhood of Claverack under the same Captain for the term 3 months - That in the fall of 1778 the deponent was again ordered into the service of the united States under the same Captain with a party of militia that they were ordered into Dutchess County to take up Tories that they took about one hundred Tories

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and that they were ordered to take the said Tories to New Hampshire & to a place called Exeter - which they accordingly did in which tour deponent was in the service without interruption for the term of one month & a half - That the deponent in the Year 1779. In the Spring of that Year was again ordered into the service of the united states & under the same Captain that they went from Claverack aforesaid to the line of Massachusetts apprehended Tories several in number & brought them before the Committee at Claverack & from thence we were ordered to take them to Albany and that deponent was actually in the united States service during that tour for the term of one month - That in the Summer of 1779, deponent was ordered into the service of the united states with a party of Militia under the same Captain several times toough-kanack to apprehend Tories which they did & brought them to Albany 30 or 40- in number and that this deponent was actually in the service on those tours for the term of one month - That in the fall 1779. deponent was ordered out with a file of men to Coeymans to apprehend a Tory by the name of Stephen Dooklin which deponent did & brought him to Claverack & from there to Albany where he was tried a sentence to be hung - and that deponent was actually in the service at this time for the term of ten days - That in the fall of the Year 1779. the deponent was again ordered into the service of the united states under Captain John Osterhout. (Coyine having resigned) that they went from Claverack aforesaid up the Hudson River to Saratoga where they remained in service pursuing the Indians & Tories & that deponent in this tour was actually in the service as aforesaid for the term of Two months - that in the Year 1780 the deponent again entered the service of the united states under the last mentioned Captain at Claverack & proceeded from thence up the Mohawk River to Fort Plank to repel the enemy it being reported that the enemy was approaching, in this tour deponent was actually in the service the term of  two months - In the same Year deponent was again ordered into the service with the Militia under the last mentioned Captain under General Van Rensselaer & deponent thinks it was in the fall of that Year that they proceeded up the Mohawk River to Stone Arabia when Colonel Brown was killed by the enemy before we came up - in this tour deponent was actually in the service of the united states two months - In 1781. the deponent was ordered into the service of the united states under the said Osterhout when they proceeded to Livingston Manor took several Tories, brought them before the Committee at Claverack & from thence to Albany all of which service amounted to three months - and the deponent performed the like service in the Year 1782. for
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the term of two months at the same place & under the same officer -
and this deponent further says that he did during the Revolutionary war perform much other service in the capacity of a soldier which he is now not able particularly to state by reason of old age & infirmity - that he has a distinct recollection that he officiated during the said war for at least one year as a sergeant and that during the residue of his services he was a private - that the various officers under whom he served & whom he knew are more particularly stated in his declaration hereto annexed -
Further saith not -
Subscribed & sworn this 20. day of November 1833. before me
Glendy Van Buren
John Cumming S. Peace of the County of Montgomery
State of New York Montgomery County Clerk's office.
I, George D. Ferguson, clerk of the County of Montgomery aforesaid, do hereby certify that John Cumming, before whom the foregoing supplemental affidavit of Glendy Van Buren purports to have been sworn, was on the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in for said County: And that I am well & acquainted with the handwriting of said Justice & verily believe that his name subscribed to the said affidavit is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of my office this 21 th Nov. 1833.
Geo: D. Ferguson

Gloudy Van Deusen penin paper -
Admitted Private 18 th months

Handy Van Dusen
75-22899

State of New York } County of Schenectady } ss.
I do hereby certify that I am now & have been for more than twenty years well and intimately acquainted with Glendy Van Deusen of the Town of Palatine in the county of Montgomery in said State, an applicant for a pension under the act of Congress passed June the 9th 1832, and that during the time of my acquaintance with him he has sustained a good moral & religious character. That I believe him to be at least seventy seven years of age - That he is reputed & believed to have been a revolutionary soldier, and that I do concur in that opinion.
Wm C. Sol.
Subscribed & sworn this 7 th Sept 1832, before me
James V. Ryley Judge Schenectady County courts
State of New York } County of Schenectady } ss.
I John S. Vrooman Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that James V. S. Ryley before whom the preceding certificate has been subscribed & sworn, was on the day of the date thereof, one of the Judges of the County Courts in & for said County, and that the signature "James V. S. Ryley" to the same is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office, this eighth day of September Anno Domini One Thousand Eighty Hundred & Thirty Two John S. Vrooman Clerk

1 County of Schenectady ss
to wit I, James V. S. Ryley before whom the preceding Certificate of John C. Toll purports to have been subscribed and sworn on the 7 th day of September ultimo, do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with said John C. Toll that he is a clergy- man of good character & standing, that he sustains the reputation of being a man of credibility and I believe him to be such, and that his statements are accordingly entitled to full credence & belief. (Witness) my hand at Schenectady aforesaid this Eighteenth day of April in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred & thirty three. James V. S. Ryley
I, John C. Noonan Clerk of said County of Schenectady, do hereby certify that James V. S. Ryley before whom the above certificate of Credibility purports to have been sworn, was on the day of the date thereof one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for said County, that I am well ac- quainted with his handwriting & verily believe the signature to the same purporting to be his, is genuine. Witness my hand Seal of Office Attest Thirteenth day of June 1833.
John C. Noonan Clerk

State of New York
Montgomery County ss: Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a justice of the peace in and for the County of Montgomery aforesaid Glendy Van Deusen who being duly sworn deposeth and saith, that by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below and in the following grades For one Year I served as a sergeant and for more than one Year and six months I served as a private and for such service I claim a pension
Subscribed and sworn this 28 th day of July 1833. before me
Glendy Van Deusen M c E. Williams Justice of Peace
State of New York, Montgomery County, ss:
I, George D. Ferguson, clerk of the County of Montgomery, do hereby certify that John Cumming, before whom the above amended declaration of Glendy Van Deusen purports to have been sworn, was on the date thereof a justice of the peace of said County: And that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said Justice and truly believe that his name subscribed to the said amended declaration is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 22 nd day of July 1833 Geo: D. Ferguson

22899
Gloudey Van Deusen Montgomery Co New York
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Admitted Private 18 1/2 months
Giles H. Yates Schenectady N. York

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
May 31 1832
July 31 1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjunct notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will show what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, showing the Service of Gloudius Van Lunderen Korty
Co. N. Y. 1st
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     enlist 1795- till the end of the war pr. capt. Conyngham Van Rensselaer Bemis Heights N.Y. 77 Claverack Columbia N. York Tradition Living Witness  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____, who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ 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.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 A. B., who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons - one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment of a pension compulsory.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
no continuous service in the militia recognized  He cannot state in what particular tours he served as sergeant or private  R. Varnan  He cannot state in what particular tours he served as sergeant or private  The credibility of the witnesses is certified -  And the supplemental affidavit states specifically the terms of service under which & in what capacity

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
Aug
May 13, 1927
Mrs. C. O. Dillenbeck Strattanville Pa
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 16280, it appears that Gloudey or Glondey Van Deusen (son of John or Johannes Van Deusen of Claverack, New York) was born September 27, 1754 at Claverack, New York.
While residing at said Claverack, he enlisted in 1776 and served at various times until 1782 in Captains Casparus Conyne's and John Oosterhout's Company, Colonel Henry Van Rensselaer's New York Regiment, he was at the capture of Sir John Johnson, at the second battle of Stillwater and at the surrender of Burgoyne, he served in all more than two years, one year as a sergeant and the rest as a private.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 19, 1832, while a resident of Palatine,

Montgomery County, New York.
It is stated that soldier was a connection of "Vice President Van Buren".
Children are referred to in 1850, no names are given.
It also appears in said claim that soldier's father, John (Johannes) Van Deusen was Chairman of the Committee of Safety, for the town of Claverack, during the whole war.
This Bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolution, unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made on account of his services, and a careful search of the records fails to show such a claim on file on account of the services of any John (Johannes) Van Deusen.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

1-28 stamped envelope rec'd
Stamped. env. ret'd Gt 2-18-1916
Dear Sir: W R. P. S. 2-18-1916  H. Kennebec, Neb.
The Adj. Gen. of the War Dept. kindly suggested that I might be able to get further information about the Revolutionary record of Gloude Van Deusen of Capt. Casper Huyck's Co., Van Rensselaer's Reg't. of New York Troops from you. Gloude Van Deusen was my great grandfather and I wish to get his war record in order to join the D. A. R. Any information you can give me will be gladly received. Also of Jacob Van Deusen, a brother of Gloude

Van Deusen. If there is any charges for the trouble of looking this up please let me know.
Respectfully, Bessie Van Deusen

Why was the payment of the pension suspen- ded upon the attached pension certificate, and what proof do the Department require, to re-instate the case - These questions are respe- -ctfully submitted & an answer asked, a copy of the original Declaration is asked for

INVALID.
16.280
1916 Feb. 29. History to Bessie E. Van Dusen & 1927-May 13. Hist to Mrs. C.O. Willenbeck auct.
No. 16280
Glendy Vandusen
Pri Rev War
Act: June 7 th 82
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 448
[Arrangement of 1870.]

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Gloudy Van Deusen 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.
S. 16280
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1776* 4 mos.   1777 7 mos. serd. Capt. Casparus Conyne Henry Van Rensselaer N.Y.   1778 4 1/2 mos. serd.   1779 2 m. 10 days serd.   Fall 1779 2 mos. serd.   1780 4 mos. the act John Osterhout " "   1781 3 mos. as Pri.   1782 2 mos.  
Capture of Sir John Johnson Battles engaged in, second battle of Stillwater & at Burgoyne's surrender. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Claverack, N.Y. Date of application for pension, Sept. 19, 1832. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Palatine, Montgomery Co., N.Y. Age at date of application, born Sept. 27, 1754 Claverack, Albany Co., N.Y.
Remarks: Son of John (Johannes) Van Deusen of Claverack.
Chairman of the Committee of Safety for the town of Claverack, "during the whole war" In 1833, it is stated that soldier was a connection of Vice Pres Van Buren.
Respectfully,  Chil 1850 no names A/S
Commissioner.
1832 Bro. James (widow) 68 yrs. Bros. Cornelius & John also soldiers. Enter service in 1777.

27. March 1844
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Pension Office
27. March 44.
Sir,
In answer to your letter of the 8 th of Sept r last on behalfing the case of Glonoy Van Dusen are at present  before you to the enclosed copy of a letter addressed to the Honble M r . Van Buren on the same subject dated Nov r 7 th 1842. You will at once perceive the reason for the suspension of the allowance and that the requisitions thus stated have not been satisfied in the instrument forwarded by you
R Wetmore Esq r Comy's chair N.Y.
24760 Act June 7 th 32

Hon. K. S. Benton
July 3. 1846.

56 Pension Office July 3. 1846
I have the honor to return herewith Mr. Joy's note and to enclose you a copy of my letter to His Excellency Ex-President Van Buren dated Nov 7 1842, which will furnish you with the information required in the case of Glendy Van-Drusen.
W. S. Bruton House of Reps

Hon. M. Van Buren
7 Mo. 1842
Dear Sir,
and I anticipate that it will be soon that I shall be able to send you a letter of a more particular nature on the subject of the late election. But as I have not yet been able to do so, allow me to say that I am truly yours affectionately M. Van Buren
General R. Jones
July 1. 1842

Pension Office
Nov. 7. 1842
67
Dear Sir:
I have had the pleasure of receiving your letter of the 3 d inst. relative to the case of M r Gloudy Van Deusen. When his pension was granted in 1834 it was not known that there were at Albany any books or papers containing proof of militia service during the revolution, and hence M r Van Deusen was not then required to produce such proof. On re reviewing his case, however, in Sept r 1841, his declaration was found to disagree with other statements in this office, and he was requested, in conformity with our regulations, to furnish proof a certificate as to his service from the Comptroller's books at Albany. Since that period he has not been heard from. I can assure M r Van Deusen that we have never entertained any doubt doubt as to his character for veracity, intelligence and patriotism; and the course we were obliged to pursue in his case was one which was indispensably necessary in carrying our regulations into effect. The
I have the honor to be with great regard Your M r Serv t .
The Honorable M. Van Buren, Kinderhook, N. York

MRS. CHARLES O. DILLENBECK STRATTANVILLE PENNSYLVANIA
Commissioner of Pensions. Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: -
Please furnish me with an official statement, to present to the D.A.R., of the services of Johannes Van Delsen, born at Claverack, N.Y., May 30, 1728, - a soldier in the Revolutionary War, who served in the Eighth Regiment, Albany County Militia, under Col. Robert Van Renssalaer, and died at Coxsackie, N.Y. in 1803.
Our family history states that he was an active participant in the war, Chairman of the Committee of Safety for the town of Claverack during the whole period of the war. That his home "a large brick house at Claverack, was used as a fort as long as

hastities continued."
Also, for same purpose, I would like official statement of services of Gloudt (or Glonday) Van Deusen, son of Johannes Van Deusen, born at Kinderhook N.Y. Sept. 6, 1754, who began his service in 1775-
He was enrolled in the Company of militia commanded by Capt. Casparus Coyne, in Col. Van Rensselaer's Regiment the Eighth Albany County militia. In 1778 John Astorhant was his captain. He was at the battle of Benning's Heights. It is stated that he served one and one-half years as private, and one year as sergeant.
Thanking you for these statements, I am
Yours very sincerely,
(Mrs.) Fata Van Deusen Dillenbeck.
Mrs. Charles B. Dillenbeck. Strattanville, Pa.

Payments to be made at New York by the Fred. Meckel Bk Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of
1855 Sept 1, fully on year
Patricia 1/2 share of share N. Columbia Co.
New York
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E Vol. 4 Page 85 by Geo. Cornwall Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Glendey Van Reusen of the State of New York _____ who was a Private in the Revolutionary Army
is entitled to receive — Sixty-one — dollars and Sixty-six cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 20 th day of February one thousand eight hundred and thirty- four
L. Bishop
Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Washington, Dec 3 rd 1850
Hon. Commission of Pensions
Dear Sir I am applied to, by the children of Glendy Van Deusen , to know at what time their father's pension was stopped for want of evidence. The children desire to collect a balance due from Govt. Van Deusen was, I think, a Revolutionary Pensioner, and a private. He drew under the list of New York Pensioners.
Please oblige me with the requisite information, at your early convenience
Very Resp y
Your afft Servt
L. H. Young

Dec 4
10 1/2
FREE
A. L. Edwards Esquire
Commission of Pensions
Washington City

J. G. Edwards Esq
Lanajohann Nov. 29. 1833-
Dr Sir
Enclosed I send You Glendy Van Deusen's premium papers He has made a supplemental affidavit which I hope will be satisfactory - He has specified in it the time specifically he served in each town - he has certainly done all he can do & I have no idea that any man can be more meritorious - He is a connection of Vice President Van Buren and You can ascertain from him that he is a man of first rate respectability & real worth - I hope that he will not be disappointed -
I am Dr Sir with much respect Yours &c
D. H. Laria

Sept 13 th 1843
Island Van Alen Oct 1832.
on roll - permiss stopped
Hon Jas. L. Edwards Confidential of business Washington D.C.

Canajoharie Sept. 8 th 1843
Hon Jas. L. Edwards
Sir I enclose to you the Declaration of Gloudy van Assen who was a pensioner here to fore & whose papers remain on file at your office he states to me that for some cause his pension had been stopped & at his request I drew up the enclosed which I send hoping he may be replac'd on the pension list. If the Department are satisfied as to his claim & of which no one there has any doubt If other proofs are required they can be procured but I suppose those now on file will corroborate him
I have the Honor to be as P. Wetmore

State of New York Montgomery County ss. On this Thirteenth day of June A.D. 1880 Thousand eight hundred and eighty three personally appeared before me a Supreme Court Commissioner appointed to reside in the village of Canajoharie in said county Gloudy Van Dusen a resident of the town of Patatine in said county aged seventy eighty eight years & upwards who being duly sworn according to law doth make oath to the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress passed June 7th 1832 & under which act he has hitherto been placed on the pension list) says that he was born on the 27th of September 1784 according to a record of his age in the family bible of his brother James Van Dusen. When called into service he lived in the town of Claverack Columbia county where he resided till 49 years ago when he removed to said Patatine where he has since ever since, he was called into the United States service in the year 1775 the precise time of the year he cannot now remember was enrolled in a militia company commanded by Captain Casperus Congne in the regiment commanded by Henry Van Rensselaer his other company & field officers were John Osterhout 1st Lieut. James Ely 2nd Lieut. Richard Asseltine Major, & in the Brigade under the command of Gen. Robert Van Rensselaer some time in the year 1778 Capt. Casperus Congne resigned & John Osterhout was appointed Captain in his place & served as such till the close of the war & the claimant performed militia service with the detachments of militia from said Regiment that were from time to time ordered out at times with the regular troops & at other times to defend the inhabitants along the frontiers & in the vicinity where he lived from the depredations of Tories in these services he was employed for a longer & shorter period - every year from 1775 until the close of the war but how often he was out each year & how long in each expedition it is impossible for him to remember yet he conscientiously believes that he served his country in the field & garrison more than two years and the country through which he marched & the principal expeditions in which he engaged were as follows to wit — In the month of January 1775

he was with the militia near Schenectady where Sir John Johnson & his men were disarmed & surrendered themselves prisoners of war he was several times during the year 1776 & 1777 on the march up the Hudson river & once as far as Stillwater with detachments of militia from Claverack & found with the design to repel the repeated invasions of the enemy & to guard the gaps along the river in the fall of 1777 he was in service with the forces under Generals Schuyler, Gates & Arnold at Fort St. Edward, Stillwater & places in that vicinity previous to & at the surrender of Burgoyne & his army, he was in the battle of Bemis' heights & this is the only regular battle in which he was engaged, he has performed garrison duties at different times at Fort Plank & Hunter & St. Johnstown & when Brant was with the militia from Schoharie & Claverack - under General Van Rensselaer in the fall of the year 1780, when Colonel Brown was killed by the enemy on one occasion he was out with his regiment to nine parts Dutchess county in pursuit of a large party of Tories nearly one hundred of whom were taken & marched to Exeter in New Hampshire, He was with the detachment from said Regiment that escorted the Tories there - at Tappan & other places between 6 & 14 miles from the town where he resided were infested with Tories often & he engaged in several expeditions to these places reported in apprehending these disaffected persons and escorting them to Albany & other places designated he was out on various other occasions as a scout with reconnoitering parties & on sentry duty several days every week & often in the night as well during the day he went with a party of twelve men to Cooksackine by order of the Committee of safety in Claverack & arrested a Tory by the name of Stephen Blacktard whom he took to Albany where he was tried & sentenced to be hung. The claimant cannot possi- bly specify the different periods & times of service in which he engaged in said war from the peculiar situation of that district of county in which he lived the militia had to be constantly on the alert & continually under arms or ready to be on the move claimant remembers the following Regiments & the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops where he served (viz.) Maj. Isaac Coose & the Regiment of militia which he was attached. General Garmant. Gen. Broach & the

other officers whose names are given in this declaration he never received any written discharge from the service. The claimant did in the year 1832 make a declaration before the court of common pleas of the county of Montgomery in order to obtain the benefit of the aforesaid act & the facts there set forth the claimant cannot now remember but he believes the same were substantially like the present. he has no documentary evidence & knows of no person now living whose testimony he can prove who can testify to his services except his brother James Van Dusen whose deposition is now on file in the war department as he is informed & believes true This Deponent hereby further states that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity & etc. The present that his name is on a pension roll of the agency of the state of New York the certificate of which is dated the 20 th day of February A.D. 1834 and the said Gloudey Van Dusen does further depose & say that by reason of old age & the consequent loss of memory he cannot swear more positive to the precise length of time of his aforesaid service but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods before mentioned below & in the following grades to wit one year as a sergeant & for more than one year & six months as a private for such service I claim a pension under said act. The claimant further says that he has become so old & his health is so poor that he cannot attend at the court which sits about 11 miles off to make this declaration Further saith that his father John Van Dusen (formerly called Johannes) was the chairman of the committee of safety for the town of Claverack during the whole war that he resided in a large brick house which was used as a fort during the whole war that at the time of harvest the year of the battle at Bunker Hill he got a furlough to go home a short time & found his sister cradling in the harvest field & the claimant returned shortly & was in the battle as before stated & further this deponent saith not Gloudey Van Dusen

I certify that on the day & year within named before me personally appeared the within named Gloudy Van Acusen & in my presence subscribed the within Deposition & by his oath duly administered by me to him verified the same P. Wetmore Supreme Court Commissioner
Montgomery County
Clerks office Vp. I Henry Cook Clerk of said County do hereby certify that P. Wetmore whose name is subscribed to the above certificate was at the date thereof a Supreme Court Commissioner in and for the County of Montgomery duly appointed and qualified to act as such, and that the signature to the above Certificate is his genuine hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my official Seal and subscribed my name the 14 th day June 1848. H. Cook, Clerk