Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 25954, Casparas Westervelt, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Westervelt, Casparas Jane
N 25954
B.L.Wt. 12838-160-55
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88-7-21 - act Mar 3/55
Westervelt April 20/55
Jane Westervelt widow of Casparus Westervelt m.d.
N.Y. Mil.
Revolutionary
Pensioner
ad: 1860 Accts Dec 13/1855.
July 487/60320 Guthrie
No 125
July
Van Brugh Livingston New York
Civ. V.B. Livingston, Mar 20/55
Vol. 101. page 87.

New Jersey N o 28.302
Casparus Westervelt
Morris Co in the State of New Jersey who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Bernadock - of the Regt commanded by Col. John Traylor in the New Jersey line for 10. months & 15. days per $34.99
Inscribed on the Roll of New Jersey at the rate of 31 1/4 Dollars 99 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2nd day of May 1834 and sent to Lewis Conditt Morristown N.J.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1834 $104.97 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept " 17.44 3/4 $122.41 3/4
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7. 1832. }
Recorded by Sec. C. Whiting Clerk Book E Vol. 3 Page 136

A. G. Lydecker June 18/83
Date of widow's death not on list.
May 3 m 55-88721
6032 New York City
Jane Westervelt widow of Westervelt Casperus who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 34 Dollars 99
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30th day of February 53 and sent to
A. G. Lydecker Hoboken Bergen Co N. J.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1848, Page 244 Vol. 4
2 nd Feb -

DECLARATION.
State of New-Jersey, } Bergen County, } ss.
On this twenty Ninth day of January 1834 personally appeared in open Court, before the Judges of the inferior Court of common pleas of Said County now sitting Casparus Wisterseelt a resident of Bloomingdale in the County of Morris and State of New-Jersey, aged Eighty Three 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: In the Summer of 1777 in the month of June to the best of his Recollection He volunteered & served fourteen days under Capt Bernadous Swartwout Stationed at Peaks hill (in the County of Dutches & State of New York) performing guard duty. Served the time and was discharged.
In the month of September of the same year (1777) He was ordered out for one month under the above named Capt Bernadous Swartwout Stationed during the time at Peaks hill and a place call the Continental Village both mentioned places located on the Bank of the North River in the County of Dutches our duty on the above Stations was to guard the Shores and Landing places the British occupying the City of New York and other places on the Banks of the North River and had also free access on the same River with their Men of Wars expecting they would land and army every day to Storm Fort Montgomery on the opposite of the River or land them in the vicinity of Peaks hill where they were Stationed with the Regiment commanded by Col. Johann Frazier, during part of the time Genl Putnam army was with our Regiment. Served the full Period and was Honorable discharged. The deponent saith that he does not know of any living who he can procure to testify to his Services as above stated.
The deponent in the month of April 1778 Removed to the County of Orange now County of Rockland & State of New York, in the bounds of Capt Hendrick Tenure Company at which time he was Claped and obliged to serve every fourth week according to the arrangement made by the officers.

1.19 In the month of May 1778. He was ordered out and served every fourth week untill sometime in the month of December following under Capt Hendrick Tenure Stationed at Haverstraw Nyack and at Sweden Ferry near the Jersey line marching from place to place as necessity required performing guard duty at each and every place He then was discharged after having served the full term of one month and nineteen days in weekly tours
In the month of March to the best of his recollection 1779 He was ordered out and served every fourth week untill sometime in the month of December following under the above named Capt. Hendrick Tenure Stationed at Clarkstown Haverstraw Nyack and along the North River marching from place to place as necessity required performing guard duty, He then was dismissed after having served the full period of two months in weekly tours
In the month of March as the deponent believes 1780 He again was ordered out under the same Capt. Hendrick Tenure and served every fourth week untill sometime in the month of December following Stationed duty and services as above stated served the full term of two months in weekly tours when he was discharged
In the month of April 1781 He was ordered out by his said Capt Hendrick Tenure and served every fourth week untill sometime in the month of December Stationed duty and services as stated in the year 1779 He then was discharged after having served the full term of two months in weekly tours
In the month of May as near as he can recollect 1782 He was ordered out by the above named Capt Hendrick Tenure untill sometime in the month of October following Stationed at Clarkstown Nyack Sweden ferry near the Jersey line and along the north River performing guard duty at each and every place He then was discharged after having served one month and twelve days in weekly tours Daily all the above mentioned services under Capt Hendrick Tenure the British had possession of the North River with their men of War their commanders would as often as they had an opportunity send out their Barges with men to land on the banks of the north River for the purpose of foraging & plundering which men (the British) our Company had to oppose which made our duty fatiguing and severe
Col. A. Hawks Hay commanded the Regiment during the time

which and where Hearty Required his presence of which Regiment Capt Hendrick Tenure's company was a part He has now narrated the events of his services with a conscientious regard to truth and sincerely believes that he has faithfully served his country in the war of the Revolution for the full period of Ten months and Fifteen days in actual service in the field for each Term alledged for which he claims a pension under the Law of June the 7 th 1832
John J. Blanvett Esq re and John House who were fellow Soldier with him in the war of the Revolution under Capt Hendrick Tenure He has obtained their depositions to corroborate his Statement and hopes they may be Received in Testimony by the Comm- ission of Pensions
The deponent saith that he lives in a remote part of the County of Morris and on the Borders of Bergen County is acquainted with a number of the Inhabitants has Resided for sometime with them and is also acquainted with some of the Judges of the said County of Bergen - and all but one entire Strangers in the County of Morris knows a few of the Inhabitants and none of the Judges. Which makes it very difficult for him to apply in the County where he Resides the above is all the Reason he can give for not complying with the Rules and Regulations of the war department. And hopes it may be satisfactory
He the deponent answers and saith that he was born at Pkeripsey in the County of Dutches & State of New York in the year 1750 - The Record of his age is Recorded in a book kept for that purpose belonging to the Congregational Church at Pkeripsey - That he lived when called into service at Pkeripsey in the County of Dutches and State of New York - He Removed with his family in the Spring of 1778 to the now County of Rockland and State aforesaid In the year 1792 He Removed to the City of New York sometime after believes it was in the year 1794 He with his family Removed to the Township of Franklin in the County of Bergen & State of New Jersey where he Resided for six years. He then again Removed to the City of New York where he Resided untill the year 1812 He then Removed to a place called Bloomingdale in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey where he has Resided ever since and still doth Reside - He was called into service as stated in his his Declaration - He always was honorably Discharged by his officers

The Rev Isaac Demund the present pastor of the Church of Pompton to which the deponent belongs, has been settled there but a few years and is a young man He cannot therefore have any personal or traditional knowledge of the deponents Military Service
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 of the United States.
SWORN TO, AND SUBSCRIBED, IN OPEN COURT, THE DAY AND YEAR FIRST AFORESAID.
W: Westervelt Clerk
Casparus Westervelt
WE Albert G Lydacker a Clergyman, residing in the Township of Franklin County of Bergen and State of New-Jersey, and Benjamin Roome residing in the Township of Pequannock County of Morris and State afore- said, do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Casparus Westervelt who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration — that we believe him to be eighty three 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 FIRST AFORESAID.
W: Westervelt Clerk
Albert G Lydacker Benj: Roome
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 Albert G Lydacker who has signed the preceding Certificate, is a Clergyman resident in the Township of Franklin — County of Bergen and State aforesaid, and that Benjamin Roome Esq. who has also signed the same, is a resident of the Township of Pequannock County of Morris — and State aforesaid, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
By the Court Westervelt Clerk
I, Abraham Westervelt Clerk of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Bergen in the State of New Jersey do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Casparus Westervelt — for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal of Office, this Twenty ninth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty four
W: Westervelt Clerk

State of New York Rockland County
Personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County John House of the same place aged 76 years who being duly sworn saith that he is personally acquainted with Casparus Wetherwilt of the County of Morris and State of New Jersey who on his oath deponeth and saith that he has a perfect Recollection of serving with the said Casparus Wetherwilt as fellow soldiers in the war of the Revolution to the knowing of the deponent the said Wetherwilt served every fourth week from the beginning of the Spring to the beginning of the winter of every year, that is to say from the year 1779 until the fall of the year 1782 under Capt Hendrick Tenn in A Hawkes Hays Regiment, Stationed during the time at Haverstraw Clarkstown Nyack Snedens ferry and along the north River performing his Regular Tours of duty according to the arrangement made by the officers
Sworn and subscribed before me this 23 rd day of January 1834
John House
John P. Blanch { Justice }
State of New York Rockland County
Personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County John P. Blanchett Esq d of the same place aged 82 years who being duly sworn saith that he is personally acquainted with Casparus Wetherwilt of the County of Morris and State of New Jersey who on his oath deponeth and saith that he has a perfect Recollection of serving with the said Casparus Wetherwilt as fellow soldiers in the war of the Revolution and to the knowing of the said deponent the said Wether- wilt served every fourth week to the best of the deponent's knowledge from the beginning of the Spring to the beginning of the winter of every year that is to say from the year 1778 until the fall of the year

182 under Capt Hendricks Tenure in at Hawks Bay Regiment Stationed during the time at Haverstraw Nyack Clarkstown Snedens ferry near the ferry line and along the north River performing guard duty in his Regular Hours according to the arrangement made by the officers Sworn and Subscribed before me { J. S. Blauvelt This 22 day of January 1834
John T. Blauvelt { Justice
I John T. Blauvelt Do. hereby Certify that John T. Blauvelt Esq. John House who has sworn & subscribed to the preceding Affidavits are persons of veracity their statement are entitled to credit
John T. Blauvelt Justice
30. 224 Caspars Westervelt Aon 10 Mar the 15 days return to Lewis Condict, N. J. days Morris lane
I David Pyle Clerk of the County of Rockland Do hereby Certify that John T. Blauvelt before whom the Affidavit of John T. Blauvelt Esq. and John House was taken which are now attached to the Declaration of Casparus Westervelt was at the date thereof a Justice of the peace In and for said County duly Commissioned and Sworn and I further Certify that I am well acquainted with the Signature of the said Justice and justly believe his Signature to be genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of my office this 23 day of January 1834 David Pyle Clerk

14.783
Sept. 16/52
Jane Westervelt, Widow of Casparus, N. Y.
July 7 th 1838.
A. G. Lydecker, Hobokus, Bergen Co., N. Jersey.
Ms. B. 1. 6 v. 2, p. 10

Declaration
In order to obtain the Benifit of the Act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and Pensions to certain Widowers
State of New York } and County of New York }
On this eight day of September, Eighteen Hundred and fifty two Personally Appeared before the 3 rd Judicial District Court  for the City and County of New York Jane W if tenvelt a Resident of the City and County of New York aged Seventy Nine years who being first duly Sworn according to Law doth on her Oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benifit of the Provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7. 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widowers - That she is the widow of Casparus Wiftenvelt who was a private in Capt Tenrens Company of Militia and the only Capt name she now Remem ers , his services services was Rendered in the now Rorland County (then Orange County) in the war of the Revolution as she has always been informed by her husband the said Casparus Wiftenvelt, She cannot now state on account of old age and the loss of memory to what Regiment her Husband belonged - And further that her husband the said Casparus Wiftenvelt was pensioned under the Act of 1832 and that the said Casparus Wiftenvelt Received a pension at the Rate thirty four Dollars and Sixty Nine cents her Annum
She further declares that she was married to her husband the said Casparus Wiftenvelt on the in the fall of Seventeen Hundred & Sixty by the Rev Looper in the city of New York She cannot at her advanced age and the loss of memory specify the day but is certain that it was in fall and

before stated, by Reference to the family Record will make it appear more fully and more Satisfactory that her husband the aforesaid Casparus Westervelt died on the eighteenth day of January Eighteen Hundred and thirty Six that the marriage took place previous to the first day of January Seventeen Hundred & thirty four by at the time above stated
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court on the day & year above written before
and William B. Meech her Jane X Westervelt justice of the 3 rd District Court of Justice of the Peace for the City & County of New York
We Charles Olmstead and Alfred H. Lorton both of the City and County of New York do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Jane Westervelt who has sworn and subscribed to the forgoing Declaration that we believe her to be Seventy nine years of age that it is Reported and believed that she is the widow of Casparus Westervelt deceased and that we concur in that opinion Sworn and subscribed the day and year first aforesaid Wm B. Meech justice of the Peace for the City & County of New York Chas Olmstead Alfred H Lorton
And the said Court declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter that the forgoing applicant is the widow of Casparus Westervelt deceased and that the court do further certify that Charles Olmstead and Alfred H Lorton of the City and County of New York are credible persons and that their statements are entitled to credit
Wm B Meech justice

Gasparas — FAMILY RECORD. — Westervelt's
of — Births BIRTHS.
My first Son by Nancy Was born December 16 — 1773 —
Named Cornelius
My Second Son by Nancy was Born February 6 — 1776
Named — William —
My Third Son by Nancy Was Born June 26 Named 1778 Eocobus
My fourth Son by Nancy Was born January 25 — 1781
Named Albert —
My fifth Son by Nancy Was born May 25 — 1783 —
Named David
My Sixth Son Was born September 18 1786
Named John
My first Child by Jane My Wife was Nancy Born July 18 - 1791 Named Nancy —
My second Child by Jane Was Gasparas born January 31 - 1793 —
My third Child by Jane Was Elizabeth born October 16 - 1794
My fourth Child by Jane Was Sarah born September 24 - 1795
My fifth Child by Jane Was Cornelius born February 18 - 1799
My Sixth Child by Jane Was Maria born July 23 - 1801
My Seventh Child by Jane Was Silas born October 20 - 1804
My Eighth Child born was Jane born — April 14 - 1807

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
My Ninth Child by Jane Was Catharine born October 23 - 1811 -
My Tenth Child by Jane Was Levi born - October 6 - 1815 -
DEATHS.
In the year 1789 The twelfth day of April My first wife Mary Died about 10 o'clock In the morning and was Entered in the church Yard at Clark's
In the year 1789 - The Eighteenth day of August my first Son Cornelius died about two o'clock in the morning Aged 15 years 8 months And 2 days and Entered By the side of his Mother
In the year of our Lord 1836, the 18 th day of January Caspas Westwalt died on Monday morning between 3 & 4 o'clock. Aged 86 years 7 months & three days

State of New York } City & County New York }
Personally appeared in open court In and for the City & County of New York Sarah Lorton aged fifty three years who being duly sworn according to Law deponeth and saith that she is the daughter of Casparus Westervelt and Jane his wife and that Jane Westervelt now making application for a pension is her mother, and the widow of Casparus Westervelt her father who died on the Eighteenth day of January Eighteen Hundred & thirty six and she further saith that her father Casparus was a pensioner of the United States And she further saith that the family Record herunto annexed she has known as long as she can remember and knows it is the hand writing of her father the said Casparus Westervelt
And she further saith that she is the fourth child by him (the said Casparus Westervelt) second wife and she further saith there is no other Record to be found of the marriage of her father and mother than the one herunto annexed, and further saith that due search and enquiry has been made for such Record but have failed in obtaining any And she further saith that her mother is now a widow and has been ever since Sworn and subscribed this 8 th day of September 1852 Wm B. Meek Justice
Wm B. Meek Sarah Lorton Mark
and the court do hereby certify that Sarah Lorton is a credible person and that full faith and confidence can be placed in her statement
Wm B. Meek Justice

State of New York 3 City & County New York
Personally appeared in open court he and for the city and county of New York Charles Olmsted aged Forty years who being first duly sworn according deposeth and saith that he is the grand son of Casparus Westervelt and of Jane his wife and he knows she is the identical person now making application for a pension to be his grandmother, and that he has known them from his infancy until this time and that his and he further saith that the family Record hereunto Annex is as he verily believes the hand writing of Casparus Westervelt deceased and that the family Record has since the death of his grandfather the said Casparus Westervelt been in possession of his grandmother and her son Levi Westervelt and feels fully satisfied that its genuineness, and that his Grandfather Casparus Westervelt died on the Eighteenth day of January Eighteen Hundred & Thirty Six, and he further saith that his grandmother has Remained a widow ever since and still Remains a widow
Sworn and subscribed this 8 th day of September 1852 Wm D. McClellan Justice of Court Chas Olmsted
And the court do hereby certify that Charles Olmsted is a credible person and that full faith and confidence can be placed in his statement
Wm D. McClellan Justice of Court

State of New York } City and County New York }
Personally appeared in open court in and for the City and County of New York Albert G Lydecker aged Sixty four years who being first duly sworn according to law Deposeth and saith that He has been acquainted with Casparus Westervelt and his wife Jane for twenty years past
And the deponent further saith that he  the  made application for the said Casparus Westervelt made application for a pension under the Act of 1832 and that the deponent did draw all his papers etc and was the said Westervelt agent for drawing his money semi annual during his lifetime from the Pension Office Trenton N Jersey And that the deponent has known the said Casparus Westervelt wife Jane since that period above named and knows the said Jane Westervelt now making application for a pension to be the Identical person above referred to
Sworn and subscribed this } 8th day of September 1852 }
Albert G Lydecker
Wm B. Clancey Justice
And the Court do hereby certify that in their opinion Albert G Lydecker is a credible person and that full faith and confidence can be placed in his statement.
Wm B. Clancey Justice of the District Court Justice of the Peace etc for the City & County of New York

State of New-York, } ss. City and County of New-York, } ss.
I, GEORGE W. RIBLET, CLERK of the City and County of New-York, and also Clerk of the Supreme Court for the said City and County, being a Court of Record, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That William B. Meech before whom the annexed deposition s were taken, was at the time of taking the same, a Commissioner of Deeds for said City and County, duly appointed and sworn, and authorised to administer oaths to be used in any Court in said State, and for general purposes; and that his signature s thereto are genuine, as I verily believe.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the 10 th day of September 185 2
Geo. W. Riblet Clerk.

Register of Christenings & Burials in the Parish of Trinity Church in
New York Began in the year of our Lord 1778
Child's name & when born - Parents names - Sponsors 1791 Aug 14 th 1791 Nancy July 10 th (224) Caspars & Jane Westervelt
I do hereby certify that the above is a true copy from the Parish Register of Trinity Church New York.
New York Sep 7. 1852
Wm Berrian Rector of Trinity Church New York

Act March 3 d 1855.
Bounty land claim
Jane Westervelt
presented by
V B. Livingston Jr.
New York City
86.421

State of New York, { ss. New York City and County. }
On this 19 th day of April 1855 before me a Notary Public in and for the State and County of New York personally appeared Jane Westervelt, a resident of the City of New York aged eighty four years who on her oath declares that she is the widow of Casparus Westervelt deceased who was a private in the Revolution- ary War; that her said husband continued in actual service in said war for fourteen days and over as will appear from the evidence already produced and on file at the Pension Office at Washington; that she now receives a pension of thirty four dollars Ninety Nine Cents per annum under the act of Congress of February 2 nd 1848, on account of the services of her said husband in said war. She makes this declaration in order to obtain the County land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3 rd 1853; and further declares that she has never before applied for nor received any County land under this or any other act of Congress. She furthermore declares that she is now a widow.
Jane her Westervelt mark
Witness M c B. Lorton
We Sarah Lorton, and M c B. Lorton, residents of the City of New York aforesaid, upon our oaths declare, that we are personally acquainted with the above affiant Jane Westervelt, and know her to be the same person she represents herself to be in the foregoing affi- davit, to which she has subscribed in our presence and that she is now a widow. M c B. Lorton

The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day and year before written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim. The word "deceased," interlined in affidavit, before execution.
New York City
by Agency
M. Garrison Jr. Notary Public
I hereby certify, that Jane Westervelt, who has signed the foregoing declaration, is a pensioner on the roll of this Agency, under act 2 d February 1848. New York City Pension Agency. Vanbrugh Livingston P. Agent April 18 th 1855.

New Jersey - Casper in Wester Vell, act of June 7, 1832 to what time paid? V.L.
18 Jan 1836
Died 18 th Jan. 1836 p to that period JH

April 3, 1939
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Mr. C. H. Stoutenburgh 115-51 - 180th Street Saint Albans, L. I., New York
CASPARAS WESTERVELT W. 25954 BA-J/MLB
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you requested the record of Casparous Westevelt who, at different times, lived in New Hackensack, New Jersey, New York City, Rockland and Orange County, New York, served in the Revolutionary War and applied for pension in 1834 and whose wife was Jane Ryder.
You are furnished herein the record of Casparas Westervelt as found in the claims for pension and bounty land under file No. W. 25954, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Casparas Westervelt was born in 1750 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York. The names of his parents were not given. His birth was recorded in the Low Dutch Church of Poughkeepsie.
While living in Poughkeepsie, New York, Casparas Westervelt volunteered in June, 1777, and served fourteen days as private in Captain Bernardus Swartwout's New York company engaged in guard duty. He was ordered out again in September of the same year and served one month as private under the same captain in Colonel John Freer's New York regiment. In April, 1778, he moved from Dutchess County, New York, to that part of Orange County which later became Rockland County, same state, and while living there was called out at different times on tours of one week each, every fourth week, all of which were served as private in Captain Henry Tenure's company, Colonel Ann Hawk Hay's New York regiment, as follows: from May, 1778, one month nineteen days; from March, 1779, two months; from March, 1780, two months; from April, 1781, two months, and from May, 1782, one month twelve days.
The soldier moved from Rockland County, New York, in 1792, to New York City; in 1794, he moved from there with his family to

Franklin Township, Bergen County, New Jersey, which was his place of residence six years, then moved back to New York City where he remained until 1812, and from there moved to Bloomingdale, Morris County, New Jersey.
The soldier was allowed pension on his application executed January 29, 1834, while a resident of Bloomingdale, New Jersey. He signed Casparas Westervelt. He died January 18, 1836.
Casparas Westervelt married September 16, 1772, place not stated, Nancy Campbell who died April 12, 1789, and was buried in the church yard "at Clark's". He afterwards married in the fall of 1790, in New York City, Jane Rider. The date and place of birth, and names of the parents of neither Nancy nor Jane were given.
Soldier's widow, Jane Westervelt, was allowed pension on her application executed September 8, 1852, at which time she was aged seventy-nine years and a resident of New York City.
Jane Westervelt was allowed one hundred sixty acres of bounty land, also, on account of the service of her husband, Casparas, on Warrant 12838, under the Act of March 3, 1855. Her application for land was made April 19, 1855, while still living in New York City.
The following names of children of Casparas Westervelt and his wife, Nancy , are shown in the claims:
Cornelius, born December 16, 1773; died Aug. 18, 1789, and buried by the side of his mother.
William, " February 6, 1776 Jacobus, " June 26, 1778 Albert, " January 25, 1781 David, " May 25, 1783 John, " September 18, 1786
Children of Casparas Westervelt and his wife, Jane, were shown as follows:
Nancy, born July 18, 1791; christened Aug. 14, 1791, in Trinity Church, New York City, married _____ Olmsted, and died in 184-(date not complete).
Casparas, " January 31, 1793 Elizabeth, " October 16, 1794 Sarah, " September 24, 1796; married _____ Lorton.

Children of Casparas and Jane Westervelt continued -
Cornelius, born February 18, 1799 Maria, " July 23, 1801 Silas, " October 4, 1804 Jane, " April 14, 1807 Catharine, " October 23, 1811 Levi, " October 6, 1815
In 1834, one Abraham Westervelt was Clerk of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas for Bergen County, New Jersey; his relationship to soldier's family not stated.
In 1852, Charles Olmsted, grandson of Casparas Westervelt and his wife, Jane, was aged forty years and testified in behalf of his grandmother in New York City.
In 1852, one Alfred H. Lorton was living in New York City; in 1855, one W. B. Lorton was living there, also. Their relationship to soldier's daughter, Sarah Lorton, or to each other, was not designated.
In order to obtain date of last payment of pension, the name and address of the person paid and possibly the date of death of soldier's widow, Jane, you should write to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data: Jane Westervelt, widow of Casparas, certificate #6032, issued February 3, 1853, rate $34.99 per annum, commenced March 4, 1848, Act of February 2, 1848, New York City Agency.
If you desire information in regard to the location of the land granted Jane Westervelt, you should apply to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Interior Department, this city, and furnish that official the number of the warrant, the acreage and date of the act under which issued.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Jane Westervelt widow of Casparus adm? N.Y.
July 7 1838
$34.99 per ann from 4th March 1836 except 2 years
Cert to A. G. Lydecker Esq Hoboken Bergen Co N.J.

V N. York 6793
Jane Westervelt
Pet. to Hon. J. Monroe 3. April 1840 to same 14. April 1840
Act July 1838

Mon: acc 2, Feb 28 - NY.
Boyle

Lane Westervelt
via Catharine
Joshua Minot Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

✓ 12838
Woo Ang

Hoboken February 24 th 1853
Sir
I sent to Mr. Edwards for whoever might be Commissioner of Pensions, Mrs. Jane Westervert Application for a pension in the month of August last, if I mistake not, she is the widow of Casparus Westervert who was a pensioner of the United States. The old Lady is anxious to know what you have received her application — Please inform me on the subject, if consistent with the Rules of your department.
I am very Respectfully Your most O bt Servant Albert G. Lydecker,
J. E. Heathcote Esq. Commissioner of Pensions
City of Washington D. C.
N B Please direct to Hoboken P O Bergen County State of New Jersey

Washngt. Ap. 11. 1840.
Dear Sir
I will thank you to have an answer sent me as soon as con- venient to enclosed letter.
Yours Very Respectfully W
J. S. Mowatt
I will thank you to have the answer directed to me at New York - Ym

Hobokas
Sept 13 th 1852
Y r Sir
Enclosed contains Mrs Jane Westervelt Declaration for a pension making application for a pension
You will find attached to her Declaration a certified Certificate of the Rev William Berrian Rector of Trinity Church, that her the said Jane oldest child Nancy was Christian in said Church, and the Record kept by her husband Casparus Westervelt of Marriage & corresponds with the Rev Berrian Record of the Christening of the first Nancy
I am with due Respect your Most Ob d Serv t
Albert G Lycker
Esq
Commissioner of Pensions City Washington D. C.
N B Please direct to Hobokas P O Bergen County N Jersey

New York Dec 10 th 1855.
Sir,
Enclosed herewith I transmit to you a certificate from the Comptroller of this State, regarding the military service of Casparus Westervelt, husband of Jane Westervelt, whose application for bounty land, was lately suspended, on account of the want of record evidence.
I am, very respectfully, Your obedient servant. V. P. Livingston. Jr.
Isaiah Minot Esq. Commissioner of Pensions.

State of New-York, COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE.
Albany, December 8 1855.
I Hereby Certify, That on searching the Records in this office for the Registry of Certificate issued in pursuance of a law, passed April 27, 1784, entitled "An Act for the settlement of the pay of Levies and Militia for their services in the late war, and for other purposes therein mentioned," I find the following, viz:
   NAMES. No. OF BOOK. NO. OF CERTIFICATE. DATE. £ s. D. RANK AND NAME OF COMPANY OFFICER. RANK AND NAME OF FIELD OFFICER.     Casparus Westervelt Private 4 16439 Aug. 9. 1780 4 15 10 Capt. Henry Turner Col. A. Hawks Hays   Casparus Westervelt " 10 47381 Nov. 21. 1779 4 3 " " Samuel Conklin Col. Morris Graham   £ 8 18 10                  
I have examined the Rolls for the items above set forth, and find them to be correct.
W. D. Hasbrouck Clerk.
Philip Schuyler Comptroller.

Brief in the case of Jane Westervelt widow of Asaphus County and State of New York act July 7 1838 etc
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner Act June 7 1832 Proof of marriage Documentary
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent A. G. Lydecker Esq Hoboken N.J.
Thomson R. Phelps
Examining Clerk.

11.439
New York - C
Jane Westervelt widow of Casparus who died on the
of in the State of who was a Prester the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the line for Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll of New York City at the rate of 34 Dollars 99 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3rd day of February 33 and sent to - J. Lydecker
Arrears to the 4th of Mohawk Semi-annual allowance ending Berne Co. N.Y.
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by R. M. Mac Clerk, Book Vol. 1 Page 539.

9.324 New York - City
Jane Westcott widow of Casparus who was a private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 34 Dollars 99 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension, issued the 20 th day of Feb. 1857 and sent to A. J. Lydecker Rohokun Krumco N.Y.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book Vol. 2 - Page 92

14.783
Jane Westervelt
Widow of Casparus NY
ad July 7 1838 etc

14783 Sept: 16: 52 App. of Jane Westervelt wid: of Casperus.
Oct 7 July 1835
A.G. Dederker
Schokkus Bergen Co. N. Jersey
free
Whoever is in possession of this
J. Edwards Commission Merchant City of Washington

14783 Sept: 16: 52 App. of Jane Casterwell wid: of Casperus.
Oct 7 July 1835
A. G. Dederker
Schokkus Bergen Co. N. Jersey
for
or whoever is commissioned of. Pluribus

Jan. 2, 1896.
Mil. history sent to Alfred C. Rowland Montclair, N.J.
Jany 11 "99
A.H. Lorton,
N.Y. City.
1909, Mar. 26. Hist. to Mrs. B. F.
Quackenbush A.E.P.
1910 Nov. 16 Mrs. B. F. Quackenbush
That record was sent as above
1939 Apr. 3 - Hist. to C.H. Stantonburgh of L. 19. MKB
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 25,954
Jane Westervelt Widow of Casparus Westervelt Priv. Rev. War.
Act Feb. 2 " 1878
Index: Vol W , Page 324
[Arrangement of 1870.]

C.H.STOUTENBURGH? 115-51 180th St., St.Albans,L.I.,N.Y.
Feb. 10, 1939.
Division of Pensions, Veterans Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
I am endeavoring to complete the geneology of our family and that portion connected with the Westevolt family.
I have ascertained that Cesparous Westevolt (husband of Jane Ryder ) served in the Revolutionary War and was in service for sometime after. He resided at New Hackensach, N.J., New York City, Rockland County and Orange County.
I am anxious to obtain a transcript of his service, with such other information as may be shown as to date of his birth, names of parents, various places of residence, his service, names of his children, date when payments for pension were discontinued, etc. I understand that he applied for the pension in 1834. I would like to know where and with whom he was living at that time and also in 1810 if this is shown in your papers.
Trusting you may be of some assistance to me, I am
Yours truly,
A handwritten signature in cursive, appearing to read "M. Stoutenburgh".

25954
New York #580 Hudson St New York City Dec 22 d 1898
Commissioner of Pensions:
Dear Sir:
Some where about 1847 or 49 a back pension was granted to Mrs Casparus Westervelt, and in order to succeed we had to prove her marriage, and of the proofs was required was to forward to the then Commissioner of the pension bureau a leaf from an old Dutch family bible containing a record of her mar- riage to Casparus Westervelt, this together with proofs from records of Trinity Church of this city that her child Elizabeth was christened in that Church

which was proof that a legal marriage had taken place made the application success- ful,
Will you please forward a copy of the papers which will prove the marriage, and oblige
Very truly Yours
Alfred Hathaway Lorton 580 Hudson St New York
n. The back pension may have been granted in a later year possibly (a. 7. 1. 2)

My dear Sir
Will you send me a copy - of, or from the leaf, of the Bible of Casparus Wisterick?
Casparus Wisterick, was a Soldier, in the Revolutionary War -

applied for a pension. His grand son Mr. Reuben H. Lorton took this leaf from the Western Bible and sent it to Washington at the time the pension was applied for —
Also the Statement of Cooper's Western when he wrote for his pension —

It is the only record we have of his marriage to some "Rider" in the Fall of 1990" Which is in your possession -
Of course, I would treasure the leaf itself if I may have it -? If not, then the copy - and the Revolutionary record of Caspars Wetzel - also of his father Benjamin Wetzel negative
Mrs. B. F. QUACKINBUSH, 45 So. Walnut Street, EAST ORANGE, N. J.

"L. W. B. N. 25954."
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C.
I have an old document June 11. 1899 - which was written from Washington D. C. to my father Alfred Hethaway Loring 15-80. Hudson St. N. Y. City Signed by H. O. Cook Jr. Commissioner in relation to Cooperstown family records - and from a

leaf of his Bible as follows Casperus Westcott Maria Nancy Campbell Sep 16 - 1992 - and after the death of my said wife Maria my second wife in the year of our Lord 1990 in the Fall"
"A copy of Church record also on file in the above Methodist Church"
Can I have this leaf from the Bible of my ancestor - Casperus Westcott ? If not a copy of it?
M. E. Quackinbush
Mrs. B. F.
Mrs. B. F. QUACKINBUSH, 45 So. Walnut Street, EAST ORANGE, N. J.
Mch 14. 1909 -
B. F.

MONTCLAIR CLUB, MONTCLAIR, NEW JERSEY.
✓
U.S. Pension Bureau,
Gentlemen:
Sir:
You to day asking information regarding one Casparus Wrestenelt who fought in the American Revolution . I find that there was one from Bergen County New Jersey and two from New York. I think the Jerseyman is the one I want. My ancestor was blessed with 23 children one of whom was named Elizabeth

MONTCLAIR CLUB,
MONTCLAIR, NEW JERSEY.
2 and married one Peter Cairns. My object is to secure sufficient evidence to entitle me to membership in the Society of Sons of the Revolution.
I shall appreciate highly any information you may favor me with that will aid me in my object.
Yours respectfully
Alfred C. Rowland
Nov 23 1895
71 Park St.
Montclair
New Jersey

My Dear Sir
Have you on record, an application for pension, Jan 29. 1834, of Cooper's Watermill from Bloomingdale N.J. Cooper's Watermill was in the Orange Co Militia with Capt. Barnard's Hartford Co. = Yours Wm. E. Quackinbush
Mrs. B. F. QUACKINBUSH, 45 So. Walnut Street, EAST ORANGE, N. J.

Record Division.
November 16, 1910.
Mrs. B. F. Quackinbush, # 45 South Walnut Street, East Orange, N. J.
Madam:
In reply to your undated letter received the 10 th instant, you are advised that the record of Casparus Westervelt, Wid. File No. 25,954, Rev. War, and a copy of the family record were furnished you March 26, 1909. It is not the practice of this Bureau to furnish more than one such statement to any person.
The Revolutionary War pension records fail to afford any information in regard to Benjamin Westervelt, father of Casparus Westervelt, as described by you.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Record Division.
March 26, 1909.
Mrs. B. F. Quackinbush,
# 45 South Walnut Street,
East Orange, N. J.
Madam:
In addition to the enclosed statement of the service of Casparas Westervelt of the New York troops, you are furnished the following family data as found in the papers on file.
Children of Casparas Westervelt and Nancy Campbell:
Cornelius born December 16, 1773, died August 13, 1789. William born February 6, 1776, Jacobus, born June 26, 1778. Albert, born January 25, 1781. David, born May 25, 1783. John, Born September 18, 1786.
Children of Casparas Westervelt and Jane Rider:
Nancy born July 18, 1791, married ---Olmsted. Casparas born January 31, 1793, died January 18, 1836. (incorrect, date of death) Elizabeth born October 16, 1794. Sarah born September 24, 1796, married --- Lorton. Cornelius born February 18, 1799. Maria born July 23, 1801. Silas born October 4, 1804. Jane born April 14, 1807. Catharine born October 23, 1811. Levi born October 6, 1815.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Supplement.
(Casparus Westervelt)
It appears that he rendered about ten months and fifteen days actual service as a private in the New York troops, and was mostly engaged in guard duty, etc. June, 1777, served fourteen days under Capt. Barnadoes Swartwout; September, 1777, served one month under same Captain, in Col. Johannis Frayer's regiment; in April, 1778, removed to Orange County (now Rockland), New York, and became a member of the classed militia, under Capt. Hendrick Tenure and Col. A. H. Hay; from May to December, 1778, was called out every fourth week and rendered one month and nineteen days actual service; March to December, 1779, served under same officers and in same manner, two months; March to December, 1780, served two months; May to October, 1782, served one month and 12 days.
He was born at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., and resided there when he entered the service; spring, 1778, removed to the now County of Rockland; 1790 to New York City; 1794 to Franklin, Bergen Co., N.J.; 1800 to New York City; 1812 to Bloomingdale, N. J.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Gasparus Westervelt 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. W. L. 25-954
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     June 1777 14 da. Private Bernardus Swartwout - N.Y.   Sept. 1777 1 mo. Bernardus Swartwout John Frear   May 20 Dec. 1778 1 mo. 19 da.   March 1779 2 mos.   March 1780 2 mos. Henry Laurens Ann Hawk Lang   April 1781 2 mos.   May 1782 1 mo. 12 da.  
Battles engaged in, not stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., N.Y. Date of application for pension, Jan. 29, 1834. His clm. was allowed Residence at date of application, Bloomingdale, Morris Co., N.J.
Age at date of application, Born in 1750 at Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Remarks: Soldier mar. Sept 15 1772 Nancy Campbell who died April 12, 1789; he afterwards mar. in New York City, in fall 1790, Jane Rider; he died Jan'y. 18, 1836 and she was allowed pension on an appli. executed Sept. 8, 1852 while 79 yrs. of age and a resident of New York City. See Supplement.

O. W. & N. Division.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
F. S. M. D. C.
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C., January 2, 1896.
Sir:
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of --- Casparus Westervelt --- 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.
DATE OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE. CAPTAIN. COLONEL. See Supplemental statement.
Battles engaged in,
None.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
Date of application for pension. January 29, 1834.
Residence at date of application, Bloomingdale, N. J.
Age at date of application, Born in 1750.
Remarks: He married Nancy Campbell on Sept. 16, 1772, and after her death married Jane Rider, in the year 1790. He died Jan. 18, 1836.
Very respectfully,
Alfred C. Rowland, Esq., 71 Park St., Montclair, N. J.
Commissioner.

L. W. B. W. 25954.
January 11, 1899.
Sir:-
In compliance with your request I have to transmit, herewith, the copy of the Church and Bible records indicated in your letter.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. Alfred Hathaway Lorton,
580 Hudson Street,
New York City.

TELEPHONE 351 FRANKLIN.
OFFICE OF S. ROWLAND COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND BUTTER & CHEESE MERCHANT. 10 HARRISON ST.
no 1 9
New York Nov 23 1895
U. S. Pension Bureau;
Would you be kind enough to examine the records and inform me if one Casparus Westervelt was a pensioner. He fought, I understand, in the war of the Revolution and was I am told once drew a pension for services in that conflict.
An early reply will greatly oblige Yours respectfully Alfred C. Rowland