Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18201, Cornelius Van Tassel, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Van Tassel, cornelius Alsey
W. 18201
CONTENTS

New-York, No. 4249 - Mary Van Tassel, deceased, widow of Cornelius Van Tassel,
who died on the 28 th : April, 1830 - Pouadage (in the State of New-York) who was a private in the company: commanded by Captain Sherwood of the Regt: commanded by Col: Graham - in the New-York - line for 2 years - N.Y.
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany - at the rate of 80 - Dollars Con- per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831. & ending on 13 July, 1839, the day of her death -
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 - day of July 1845 - and sent to W m Valentine, Albany, New-York
Arrears to the 4 th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 d }
Recorded by W. L. Stewart Clerk, Book C Vol. 1 - Page 133 -
Rept to Agt: by letter 31 July '45
154

6288 Alsey Van Tassel die? Sept 4 th 1856
N.Y.
m 76. d 30- wid. died - 39- a old 2 yrs Pri
1880 to 13 July 39 the day of her death
To children - Abra ham - Stephen Isaac & Rachel Van Tassel & Leah Rose only children
Wm Valentine Albany N.Y.

Cornelius Van Tessel & Alsey Brower was married in the year of our Lord 1776
January the 30: day
in the year of our Lord 1776 November 27 was born my
son Juvenis & in the year 1778 was born my daughter
Leah
in the year of our Lord 1780 was born my son Henry Cyril
in the year of our Lord 1784 was born my son Jacob Febuary 9
in the year of our Lord 1786 was born my son Cornelius July 13
in the year of our Lord 1788 was born my daughter Leah
May the forth day
in the year of our Lord 1790 April 10 was born my son John
in the year of our Lord 1792 January 29 was born
My daughter Rachel
in the year of our Lord 1793 November 12 was
born my son Abraham
in the year of our Lord 1795 October 23 was born my
son Isaac
in the year of our Lord was born my son Stephen August 24
in the year of our Lord 1797 was born my son Stephen August 24
State of New York
on a day known to me I do swear that this paper is the family Record of Mornings & Births made by my father Cornelius Van Tessel and is in his own hand writing
Sworn to & acknowledged this 24 day of July 1844
before me
D. D. V. H. Isaac Van Tessel Burgomaster of Orundego County

uyl het Hallelu-jah: ende sy vertrocken met blijdt-
se, tot datse t' huys quamen. 16. Ende doe sy [te Ptolomais] met vrede gekomen wa- re alsoo strafte sy hare mede-burgers, die haer ver- gh hadden, ende die op den wegh in [hare handen] ende sy sloegense doot na vele openbare smaetheden gedaen.
17. Dewelcke sy oock tot een heyligh gebruyck in eenen ide op dien dagh sloegen sy over de drie hondert doot, ende maectten vreugde, met blijdschap de e doodende.
18. Ende sy en wierden door niemant eenighsins van hare aer sy die tot der doot toe aen Godt hadden gehou- sy nu de volkomene genietinge harer behoudenisse hadden, vertrocken gelijckelijck uyt de stadt met er welrieckende bloemen bekroont, met blijdschap lych: ende sy danckten met lof-liederen, ende alle angen den Godt harer vaderen, den Heyligen Ver- aels.
19. De Verlosser Israëls zy te prijsen in der eeuwighey- sy sy nu gekomen waren tot de stadt Ptolomais, om schap der plaetse genaemt Rhodophoros, alwaer op vloot schepen na haer gemeyn goetvinden was wach- ren dagen langh, soo hielden sy daer een vreughden- van hare behoudenisse, want de Koningh beschickte ighlyck aen een yegelijck allen nootdruft tot de rey-
se, tot datse t' huys quamen.
16. Ende doe sy [te Ptolomais] met vrede gekomen wa- ren, in behoorlycke dancksegginge, soo hebben sy oock daer besloten, datse oock op gelijcke wijze aldaer met vrolijckhey die dagen wilden vyerem, soo lange sy in vreemdelinghschap leefden.
17. Dewelcke sy oock tot een heyligh gebruyck in eenen [gedachtenis-] pilaer ge-eygent hebben, dien in de plaetse der maeltijt oprichtende, ende met het gebedt [zegenende.] En- de alsoo vertrocken sy te lande ende ter zee, ende over de ri- vieren, een yegelijck na sijn huys onverzeert, vry, ende seer vrolijck, als die door des Konings gebodt behouden waren geworden: ende sy hadden meerder macht tegens hare vyau- den, dan te voren met heerlijckhey ende vrees.
18. Ende sy en wierden door niemant eenighsins van hare goederen verstoont, maer sy alle kregen het hare uyt de aen- teeckeninge alles wederom: soo dat die yets [van het hare] hadden, het selve aen haerlieden met seer groote vrees we- dergaven, overmits de opperste Godt groote daden tot hare behoudenisse volmaectelijck gedaen hadde.
19. De Verlosser Israëls zy te prijsen in der eeuwighey- Amen.
Einde van het Derde Boek der MACHABEEN, en ook der APOCRYPHE BOEKEN.

State of New York
Onondaga County ss. - I David D. Hillis Surrogate of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Isaac Van Tassel of the town of Manlius, County of Onondaga and State of New York has been duly appointed Administrator of the Estate of Alsey Van Tassel widow of Cornelius Van Tassel both late of the town of Manlius aforesaid deceased. - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said Court at Syracuse in said County this 24 th day of July, 1844
D. D. Hillis Surrogate
State of New York
Onondaga County ss. On this 24 th day of July 1844 personally appeared before the undersigned Surrogate of the County of Onondaga in the State of New York Isaac Van Tassel of the town of Manlius in the County and State aforesaid administrator of the Estate of Alsey Van Tassel late of said town of Manlius, deceased, who having first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the act of July 24, 1836: That he is one of the children of Cornelius Van Tassel & Alsey Van Tassel and has been duly appointed Administrator of the Estate of the said Alsey; that his father the said Cornelius Van Tassel was a private in the war of the Revolution and served under Captain

Adiel Sherwood and that he was taken prisoner while in the service as a sergeant at Fort Ann in the State of New York, was carried a prisoner to Canada and kept by the British a prisoner upwards of two years: He also declares that his father the aforesaid Cornelius Van Tassel was married to his mother Abigail Brown on the thirteenth day of January one thousand seven hundred and seventy six, and that his father died on the twenty eighth day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty leaving the said Abigail his widow and several children: He also further declares that his mother the aforesaid Abigail did not marry after the death of his father but continued his widow; and that she died in the town of Sholam aforesaid on the thirteenth day of July in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine - and that at her death she left surviving her the following named children viz: Cornelius Van Tassel now a resident of the State of Indiana - Rachel Van Tassel a resident of the State of Michigan - Leah Rose wife of Jacob Rose, Abraham Van Tassel, Stephen Van Tassel and Isaac Van Tassel who now reside in the County of Onondaga, State of New York and that all of said children are of lawful age - He further declares that his parents aforesaid were married by the Rev. Mr. Baerschanten in the town of Schaghticoke in the County of Rensselaer in the State of New York: that he knows of no record but a family record kept by his father the said Cornelius in his own hand writing in an ancient Low Dutch Bible which this declarant has

detached therefrom and attached to this declaration as proof of said marriage in company with the affidavit of Catharine Karr an eye witness whose affidavit is her attached: This declarant claims the sum of pension due his mother at the time of her death under the law of 1836 in being from the 4 th March 1831 to the 13 th day of July 1839 that being the day of her decease
Subscribed and sworn to on the day and year first above written
Isaac Van Liefel
before me D. D. Hillis Surrogate
I David D. Hillis Surrogate of the County of Onondaga State New York do certify that I am well acquainted with Isaac Van Liefel who has this day made the foregoing dec- laration before me & that he is a man of good character, whose word is to be relied upon - In testimony whereof and of the foregoing proceedings I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of my Court this 24 th day of July 1844
D. D. Hillis Surrogate

State of New York } County of Onondaga } ss Surrogate Court
I David D. Stillis Surrogate of said County do hereby certify that on this twenty fifth day of March 1844 before said Court at Syracuse in said County, it was proved by the adduction of testimony satisfactory to said court, that Cornelius Van Lapsel late of Manlius in the County of Onondaga aged 88 years died on the twenty eighth day of April in the Year one thousand eight hundred and thirty, and that Alsey Van Lapsel his widow died on the thirteenth day of July in the Year one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine - That at the time of the death of the said Alsey, she left surviving the following children viz Cornelius Van Lapsel who now resides in the State of Indiana, Rachel Vantassel wife of _____ who now resides in the State of Michigan, Leah Rose, wife of Jacob Rose, Abraham Van Lapsel, Stephen Van Lapsel and Isaac Van Lapsel who now reside in the County of Onondaga and State of New York, and that each of them are over twenty one Years of Age - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said court the day and Year first above written
David D. Stillis Surrogate of Onondaga County in the State of New York

State of New York 2
County of Jefferson ss. Catharine Starr a resident of the county and state aforesaid
Aged eighty three years hereby deposit that I was acquainted with Cornelius van Tassel and Alsey his wife at the time they were married and was present at their marriage the marriage took place on the thirtieth day of January one thousand seven hundred and seventy six and I am enabled to give the date of their marriage from having recently examined an ancient family record of the said Cornelius and Alsey and which record I believe to be original genuine and correct I am also enabled to give the date from a variety of other circumstances within my own control and recollection and therefore know the said record to be correct I also depose and say that I have been informed and believe that the said Cornelius was a private soldier in the war of the Revolution and also that he was taken and kept a prisoner upwards of two years I am acquainted with their children one of which is named Isaac and now resides in the county of Onondaga and of state New York the maiden name of the wife of the said Cornelius was Alsey Brower neither the said Cornelius or his widow now living the said Alsey remained a widow from the time of the death of the said Cornelius (her said husband) until the time of her death and I do further state that said Cornelius has been a resident of Onondaga County, rising thirty five years ago.
Subscribed and affirmed and declared
Catharine Starr
to before me this eight day of July. 1844
James Wilson Jr. Justice of Peace
James Wilson Jr. do hereby certify that am acquainted with Catharine Starr the deponent who deposed the above affidavit subscribed and affirmed to the same before me a woman of good character and on oath to be reliadon Dato. Philadelphia July 8. 1844 Jefferson County James Wilson Jr. Justice

State of New York, } ss. Jefferson County Clerk's Office. }
I, Charles B. Hoard, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify, that James Wilson Junior
before whom the annexed affidavit purports to have been sworn, —
was at the date of the same a Justice of the peace in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same; and further, that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe his name subscribed to the same to be his proper hand-writing and signature.
Given under my hand and seal of said County, this Eleventh day of July

State of New York } Onondaga County }
Myron Grop Smith and Hzyakiah S Eaton being duly sworn depose and say each for himself that they on and have been uninterruptedly for forty four years upwards inhabitants of the Town of Manlius, County of Onon- daga and State of New York, and I Myron Smith am sixty three years old and I Hzyakiah S Eaton am fifty two years old - and dur- ing our residence in said Town we were personally acquainted with Cornelius Van Saph who was above a resident of said Town of Manlius & County & State aforesaid uninterruptedly for thirty years or upwards and during that time we were personally acquainted and resided in the same vicinity - and that we were acquainted with his hand writing and have seen him write and from our knowledge of his hand wri- ting we believe the record kept on a leather bound Dutch Bible the family records of said Cornelius Van Saph to be in the hand writing of the said Cornelius Van Saph - And further said Corn Van Saph died the latter part of April 1830 and further say Not. Manlius March the 22 nd 1844 -
Sworn to before me the day & year first above written
Geo. Smith
H. S. Eaton
Gov. Van Klief. Just of the peace

State of New York Onondaga County, Clerk's Office, -
Yp:
I certify that Cornelius Van Alstine Esquire before whom the within af- -fidavit purports to have been sworn, was at the date of the same a justice of the Peace in and for the said County, duly elected and qualified, that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe that his signature to the present of the said affidavit is his proper handwriting and signature. Given under my hand and the seal of said County at Syracuse, this 25 th day of March 1844.
Chas. T. Hicks Clerk

March 30, 1932.
BA-J/ADY
Mr. R. F. Van Tassel, 5317 Maplewood Avenue, Detroit, Michigan.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter relative to one Cornelius Van Tassel, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, W.18201, based upon his military service in that war.
Cornelius Van Tassel enlisted, date and place not stated, served as a private in Captain Adiel Sherwood's Company, Colonel Morris Graham's New York Regiment, was captured at Fort Ann, carried to Canada and held a prisoner from September 1, 1780 to May 21, 1783.
He married January 30, 1776 in Schaghticoke, New York, Alsey Brower.
He died April 28, 1830 in Manlius, New York, where he had lived over thirty years. The date and place of his birth are not given. His widow, Alsey Van Tassel died July 13, 1839 in Manlius, New York. The date and place of her birth not stated.
Their children were:
Tuenis born November 27, 1776. Leah " April 28, 1778. Henry " April ? , 1780. Jacob " February 9, 1784. Cornelius " July 13, 1786. Leah " May 4, 1788. John " April 10, 1790. Reachel or Rachel " January 29, 1792. Abraham " November 12, 1793. Isaac " October 23, 1795. Stephen " August 4, 1797.

The following children survived their mother and in 1844 were residents of the states named: Abraham, Stephen and Isaac Van Tassel and Leah Rose, wife of Jacob Rose, all of Onondaga County, New York, Cornelius Van Tassel of Indiana, and Rachel Van Tassel of Michigan.
On July 24, 1844, Isaac Van Tassel, a resident of Manlius, Onondaga County, New York, applied for the pension which was due his mother at her death on account of the services of his father in the Revolutionary War. He applied in behalf of himself and the other surviving children named above. His claim was allowed.
This is the history of the only soldier named Cornelius Van Tassel that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

Letter to W. Valentine, Oct 23 rd 44 " to Same March 6. 45

I the undersigned a Justice of the Peace do hereby certify that I am acquainted with George Smith and H. D. Eaton and have been for about twenty years past the deponents who de- posed the several affidavits and who subscribed and sworn to the same on the 22 day of March 1844 These are Gent- lemen of good character and on their oaths may be relied on. Dated at 22 1844
Geo. Smith Justice Justice of the Peace

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ statement of the military history of Cornelius Van Tassel of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. W. File 18201
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Pri. Adiel Sherwood at Fort Ann that he was captured & carried to Canada and was held a prisoner from Sept 1. 1780 to May 21, 1783. Morris Graham N.Y.  
Battles engaged in, / Residence of soldier at enlistment, / Date of application for pension, July 24. 1844. Albany- Residence at date of application, Manlius N.Y. Age at date of application, /
Remarks: Sol. Mrs. Schaghticoke N.Y. Jan. 30. 1776. Alsey Brower.  he died Apr. 28, 1830 children: Dennis etc. she died July 13, 1839 at  Manlius, N.Y. leaving Cornelius, Rachel, Abraham, Stephen & Isaac  Van Tassel, Leah wife Jacob Ross,
over

Children
Turnis G. born Nov. 27, 1776 Leah April 28, 1778 Henry April — 1780 Jacob July - 9 - 1784 Cornelius July 13 - 1786 Leah May 4, 1788 John Apl. 10, 1790 Rachel Jan. 29, 1792 Abraham Nov. 12, 1793 Isaac Oct. 23, 1795 Stephen Aug. 4, 1797

Supplement.
(Cornelius Van Tassel)
The soldier married Alsey Brower, Jan. 30, 1776, and they were the parents of the following named children:
Tuenis born November 27, 1776,
Leah " April 28, 1778,
Henry " April 2 (?) 1780,
Jacob " February 9, 1784,
Cornelius " July 13, 1786,
Leah (2nd) " May 4, 1788,
John " April 10, 1790,
Rachel " January 29, 1792,
Abraham " November 12, 1793,
Isaac " October 23, 1795,
Stephen " August 4, 1797.
Soldier died April 28, 1830, and his widow July 13, 1839.
The application for pension, in behalf of the heirs, was made by Isaac Van Tassel in 1844, at which time he was residing in Menlius, N. Y.

& N. Division.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
W. C.
Bureau of Pensions,
M.E.C.
Washington, D. C., March 28, 1895.
Sir:-
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of --- Cornelius Van Tassel --- a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE. CAPTAIN. COLONEL. He enlisted (exact date not stated) and served as a private in Capt. Adiel Sherwood's company, Col. Morris Graham's New York regiment; taken prisoner at Ft. Ann, N.Y., September 1, 1780, carried to Canada, and detained until May 21, 1783.
Battles engaged in, None mentioned. Residence of soldier at enlistment, New York, but town not stated. Date of application for pension, by heirs, July 24, 1844. Residence at date of application, See supplemental statement. Age at date of application, Soldier's age not stated.
Remarks:
Very respectfully,
Daniel Van Tassel, Esq.,
Commissioner
1904bIm Tarrytown, N. Y.

V
W. & H. Div.
S.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
M.R.C.
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., February 12, 1895.
Sir:-
Replying to your communication of February 4th, in which you request a statement of the military history of all the Revolutionary soldiers bearing the name Van Tassel who were pensioned for their services in that war, you are advised that it would be impracticable for this Bureau to comply with your request, inasmuch  as there is no appropriation of money by Congress for carrying on the work.  of this character. of the other Act As a courtesy short statements of the services of one or two Rev such soldiers are often furnished by this Bureau to applicants who desire the same to complete family history or to use as evidence of eligibility to membership in any of the Revolutionary societies, but to furnish the history of an entire family would interfere seriously with the regular work of the Bureau and it has been found necessary obliged, therefore, to establish a rule declining to do so.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Daniel Van Tassel, Esq., Tarrytown, New York.

September 8, 1939.
Mildred D. Thomas 911 Eighth Street Bakersfield, California
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX RA-J/ady am Cornelius Van Tassel W.18201
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Cornelius Van Tassel, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, W.18201, based upon the military service in that war of Cornelius Van Tassel.
Cornelius Van Tassel enlisted, date and place not stated, served as private in Captain Adiel Sherwood's Company, Colonel Morris Graham's New York Regiment, was captured at Fort Ann, carried to Canada and held a prisoner from September 1, 1780, to May 21, 1783.
He married January 30, 1776, in Schaghticoke, New York, Alsey Brower.
He died April 28, 1830, in Manlius, New York, where he had lived over thirty years. The date and place of his birth and the names of his parents are not stated. His widow, Alsey Van Tassel, died July 13, 1839, in Manlius, New York. The date and place of her birth and the names of her parents are not given.
Their children were:
Tuenis born November 27, 1776. Leah " April 28, 1778. Henry " April 1, 1780. Jacob " February 9, 1784. Cornelius " July 13, 1786. Leah " May 4, 1788. John " April 10, 1790. Reachel or Rachel " January 29, 1792. Abraham " November 12, 1793. Isaac " October 23, 1795. Stephen " August 4, 1797.

The following children survived their mother and in 1844, were residents of the states named: Abraham, Stephen and Isaac Van Tassel and Leah Rose, wife of Jacob Rose, all of Onondaga County, New York, Cornelius Van Tassel of Indiana, and Rachel Van Tassel of Michigan.
July 24, 1844, Isaac Van Tassel, a resident of Manlius, Onondaga County, New York, applied for the pension which was due his mother at her death on account of the services of his father in the Revolutionary War. He applied in behalf of himself and the other surviving children named above. His claim was allowed.
This is the record of the only soldier with the name Cornelius Van Tassel that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

BAKERSFIELD AUG. 9 1939
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION, REVOLUTIONARY WAR SECTION, WASHINGTON D. C. DEAR SIRS.
PLEASE SEND ME INFORMATION REGARDING THE PENSION THAT WAS GRANTED TO ISSAC VAN TASSEL, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ELCEY VAN TASSEL, WIDOW OF CORNELIUS VAN TASSEL JR , WHO DIED JULY 13, 1839. THE FILE NUMBER IS W18201 W18201.
THE REASON FOR THIS INFORMATION IS THAT I AM TRYING TO COMPLETE MY LINEAGE RECORD FOR THE D. A. R. SOCIETY.
THE DATA THAT I NEED IS THE BIRTH, MARRIAGE AND DEATH OF CORNELIUS VAN TASSEL JR., ALSO HIS WIFE ELCEY BREWER. DO YOU ALSO HAVE THE NAMES OF THE CHILDREN OF THE SAID CORNELIUS VAN TASSEL JR? DO YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON CORNELIUS VAN TASSEL SR. OR HIS WIFE BETSEY SAGER?
TRUSTING THAT YOU WILL ABLE TO ASSIST ME , I AM SINCERELY
(Mildred D. Thomas) MILDRED D THOMAS. 911 8TH ST. BAKERSFIELD

Rev 5317 Maplewood Avenue Detroit, Michigan February 21, 1932
United States Pension Bureau Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
-only one- I should like to get the record of Cornelius Van Tassel, who was born at Tarrytown, New York, Westchester County, in March 1748--died at Manlius, New York about April 28, 1830, in his 83rd. year. I understand he applied for a pension at one time, having served in the United States Army during the American Revolution. I should like to know if his record contains his wifes' maiden name or any record of her family.
I am completing our family Genealogy and the asked for information, if you have it, will surely be appreciated.
I would also like the record of another Cornelius Van Tassel, who was elected to the company known as, Tarrytown Company, September 2, 1775. He was known as Lieutenant Cornelius Van Tassel. He died March 6, 1820 in his 86 th. year.
Yours truly, R. F. Van Tassel

Larrytown
Feby 18, 1895
Hon Wm Lockrew
Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sir
On the 4 th of February I mailed an application to your office asking for the usual statements of the services of those Revolutionary soldiers named 'VanLaul'.
I gave as a reason that I was actually engaged in preparing a genealogical history of that family.
When I made the application I well knew that almost all of those who bore my name and engaged in the Revolutionary war

died before the U.S. Pension Laws became operative so that very few, possibly not more than four, obtained pensions.
When I received a reply stating that your Bureau had "no appropriation by Congress for carrying on the work" I was considerably flattered and amused. I flattered at learning that the writing and mailing to me of statements of the services of the veterans as shown upon their application for pensions would require a special appropriation by Congress; and amused

year and I shall respectfully insist that a favorable answer be given,
This cannot be treated as a personal application even if more than two names be found as I represent a large family all of whom are interested in the information sought for.
And the simple fact that this family the members of this family were especially true to the Continental Congress should not weigh against it.

I say this because I know that this section of your Bureau is so systematized that it will require but very little time to make up the statements I ask for, and therefore a name or so in addition to the uniform "two" should not count under the circumstances
Very respectfully yours
Daniel Van Lassel

See also my letter also in file H.S.

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed, by Geo M. Moore
Claim No. Dec 14 1909
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Cornelius Van Tassel
Service N.Y.  Res
Additional Service. _____ _____
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No O.H. S.H. or R. as above except W.F. 18201.

Parrytown
How William Lochran February 4/95
Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir
I am preparing a genealogy of the Van Pelt family. It is necessary and therefore I ask for an abstract of the several applications for pensions on file in your office made by those Revolutionary Soldiers who

bone bore the name of Van Lusel. This application is not as formidable as it seems as the majority died before the time when they could ask for a pension. By abstract I mean the substance of the application as usually sent out in answer to inquiries.
The first names of the soldiers are, Cornelius, David, Henry, Isaac,

Jacob, John, Peter and Steven,
The name besides "Van Lassel" is also spelled "Van Tessel" and once in the case of a John is spelled "Van Tavel"
Begging the same at your earliest convenience I am most respectfully yours
Daniel Van Lassel
Tarrytown
Westchester Co N.Y.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18201
Alsey Van Tassel Wid. of Cornelius Van Tassel Priv. Rev. War
Act July 4, 1836
Index: Vol. M , Page 296
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Feb. 28 th Phil. Hist. to Daniel Van Kessel, Poughkeepsie N.Y. m. E.C. 1909 Dec. 21. Hist. to Royden E. Full letter in N.Y. file 16770 Abraham Van Kessel & 1932 Mar. 30. Hist. to P. A. Van Kessel. A.N.Y. 1939 Sept. 8. Hist. to Mildred D. Thomas

Letter
Wid. 18,201.

Albany N.Y. Dec r 11 th 1844
Sir
I herewith enclose additional evidence in the case of Alsey Van Tassel, deceased, widow of Cornelius Van Tassel deceased, and trust it will prove sufficient to establish the claim.
I am Yours very respectfully,
M m Valentine
J S Edwards Esq commr of Pensions Washington

Letter Wid. 18.201. 13 July 39—
v Cornelius v Abraham v Stephen v Isaac P v Rachel Van v Leah Rose

Albany August 6 th 1841
Sir
I herewith enclose the declaration and proofs in the case of the children of Alsey Van Saipel widow of Cornelius Van Saipel deceased.
I trust that the proof will be satisfactory and would therefore beg leave to submit the case without comment.
It is requested to have the certificate made to the executor Isaac Van Saipel
I am Yours very respectfully W m Valentine
J. G. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Seller June 5 th /45 Wid 18.201.
O. W. & N. OCT 17 1907 RECORDS

Albany N.Y. June 5 th 1845
Sir
I herewith return the depositions in the case of Alsey Van Saipel, deceased, with the addition of the Justice's certificate as required by Your Letter of the 6 th of March last.
I am Yours very respectfully Wm. Valentine
J. S. Edwards Esq. Comr of Penns ns Washington

Comptroller Certificate
Aug t 6 th 1844

In pursuance of a law passed the 27 th of Ap r 1784. entitled "An act for the settlement of the pay of the Lines and Militia, for their services in the late war and for other purposes therein mentioned" the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at five percent per annum viz:
21 st May 1783. Corn t Van Tastle, Prison,
£87..4..0
State of New York Comptroller's Office Albany Augt 6 th 1844
$218 109
I hereby certify the above to be a true extract from Book No 3. now remaining in this office, and that the service for which the certificate above named was issued, was performed under the following Officers viz;
Capt Adiel Sherwood, & Col Morris Graham,
It also appears on a book of Prisoner Pay that Cornelius Van Tassel was prisoner from 1 st Sept 1780. to 21 st May 1783. £87..4..0
Philip Phelps Dep Comptroller

Payment to be made at Wid. 18201. by Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book Vol= ume Page by
Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 4th: of July, 1836, Alsey Van Tassel, deceased, who was the widow of Cornelius Van Tassel, who was a private in the Revolutionary War, was entitled to a pension at the rate of Eighty dollars per annum, commencing on the 4th: March, 1831, and ending on the 13th: July, 1839, the day of her death; which will be paid upon the production of the proper vouchers to Cornelius, Abraham, Stephen, Isaac and Rachel Van Tassel and Leah Rose only children.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this — 31 st — day of July — one thousand eight hundred and forty-five.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
Secretary of War.
Commissioner of Pensions.

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William Volentins, Esq
Albany
New York
Franklin Centre 25 March 13
Albany N.Y. Feb. 15 1850 Smith
Alb. Centre

The commission has returned the with a deposition in order that Justice may act as to the credibility of the witnesses. Col. Van Alstyne Will he be so kind as to add under the affidavits he has made relation to what he has heard Edith say. That the above named George Smith & H S Eaton are credible & competent witnesses, and that they are of good moral character & standing. I believe full credit may be given to their statements, as above set forth. Please return it to me as soon as possible and oblige  Yours very respectfully, Wm Valentine  Albany March 10 th /45.
Mr Valentine Sir if you write again Direct your Letter to Manlius Center to Isaac Lester Van Tassel
W  Cornelius Van Alstyne Esq Manlius Center Onondaga Co N.Y.  Side 3

State of New York
Onondaga County
Town of Manlius
Messrs. George Smith and Asahel Eaton both residents of the said Town of Manlius and have been for at least forty six years, being duly sworn sincerely say that they were acquainted with Cornelius Van Tassel and old Gentleman with whom we were acqu- ainted him about thirty nine years. And the said Asahel Eaton on his oath of- said before me further for him self saith that he said Cornelius Van Tassel Tassel say that he was in the Service in the Revolutionary war and that he was taken prisoner by the British and taken to Canada a prisoner two years and in prison at Montreal a while and how he had George Edict a prisoner as who died about three years ago. who I have heard say that he was taken prisoner and that he saw the said Cornelius Van Tassel in Canada a prisoner at the same time and place & so I have heard the said Cornelius Van Tassel say that he saw the said George Edict in Canada a pris- oner at the time and place that he was, and further I have seen the said George Edict & Col Van Tassel together and both their suf- fering over at the time they were prison- ers in Canada in the time of the Revolution- ary War and it is my opinion that the said Col Van Tassel was prisoner as above set forth and think there remains no doubt on that subject. It appears to me that I have heard said Van Tassel said he was under the command of a Colonel and it appears Col. Green

further say not
And the said George Smith on his oath deposse before me saith that the setting forth by sub H. J. Eaton is identically the same that he has frequently heard S. as said Eaton saith and sett forth and as to his opinion I agree with said Eaton, and on thinking on the subject it appears to me that said Col n Van Sople said that he was under the command of a Col n Gordon and further say not —
Taken and subscribed and sworn to before me the 6 th day of December 1844 —
H. J. Eaton
Geo. Smith
Col n Van Alstyne I certify that I have heard said George Smith say that when he was prisoner he saw the said Col n Van Sople at Montreal above a prisoner of war — at the time of the revolt Col n Van Alstyne I do certify that I am and have been personally acquainted with Messrs George Smith & H. J. Eaton the subscribers to the above affidavit for 20 or 25 years and the last 10 years resided within a mile of them. They are men of good moral character competent witnesses and are entitled to full credit and what they say or testify is received in full confirmation.
State New York Onondaga County,
Col n Van Alstyne J. P.
I Lewis J. Gillet Deputy Clerk of the said County, do certify (in the absence of the Clerk) that Cornelius Van Alstyne, Esquire, is a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, commissioned and sworn, that I am well acquainted with his handwriting & verily that the signatures above purporting to be his are genuine. Given under my hand and the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, at Syracuse, this 6 th day of December 1844.
Lewis J. Gillet, Dep. Clerk.