Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 16557, John Van Demark, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Van Denmark, John Jane
W 1655-7
CONTENTS

Order to pay 2 Nov 1837.
New York 1310
Jane Van Demark Widow of John Van Demark
who died on the 26. April 1814 of Ulster Co. in the State of N. York who was a Private in the commanded by Captain of the Regt. commanded by Col. Cottland in the N. Y. time for 9 months 25. days
Died 8 August 1837
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 30 Dollars 55 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11. day of August 1837 and sent to Abm. G. Hardenburgh, Stone Ridge
Arrears to the 4th of March '37 183.30 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4. Sep. " 15.27
$198.57
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 - }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2 - Page 120

2157 V2155
Jane Van Demark wife of John et al
1 May 78 9 mo. discharged 6 Feb 79
Ent 1 May 1778 Dis 6 Feb 1779
9.5
Admitted Private 9 mo & 5 days

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the third Section of the Act of Congress of the 4 th July 1836. and the State of New York 11 th Section of the act of 3 March 1837 Ulster County ss. On this twelfth day of April One thousand Eight hundred and thirty Seven personally appeared before me Samuel Stillwell, one of the Judges of the Court of Common pleas in and for the County of Ulster in the State of New York, being a Court of record having a Clerk and Seal of their own, and keeping a record of their proceedings, Jane Van Demark of the Town of Marlinton, in the County of Ulster and State of New York aged Eighty six Years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836. and the act of the 3 rd March 1837 That she is the Widow of John Van Demark, who was a private in the Army of the United States in the time of the Revolutionary War —
She further declares that she was married to the said John Van Demark on the Eleventh day of January One thousand Seven hundred and Seventy five — That her husband the said John Van Demark died on the twenty sixth day of April One thousand Eight hundred and fourteen, and that she has remained a Widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed — Sworn to and subscribed on the day and Year above written before me
Jane her X Van De Mark mark
Ulster County ss: I do Certify that on the twelfth day of April 1837 before me, Samuel Stillwell, one of the Judges of the Court of Common pleas in and for said County, came Jane Van Demark to me known, and made oath to, and subscribed the above declaration in my presence, and I do Certify that on account of Old age and infirmity, the said Jane Van Demark is not able to attend Court —
Samuel Stillwell

State of New York, Ulster County ss: Jane Van Demark of the Town of Marlinton, in the County of Ulster and State of New York being sworn says, that she is Eighty six Years of age that she was married to John Van Demark on the 11 th day of January 1775 by the Reverend Mr. Romeyn at Marlinton aforesaid - that in the time of the Revolutionary War, her husband the said John Van Demark was a very Zealous whig, and was much engaged and out in the service - that he did a great deal of service on the frontiers in order to stop the incursions of the Indians - that he was in the service at Wawarsing in said County when that place was burnt by the savages and Tories - was also in the service at Shandaken where Johannes Rider was killed by the Indians - and helped bury said Rider, as her husband at that time informed her - said Deponent also recollects that her said Husband was in the Nine Month Service in Col. Cortlandt's Regiment and has heard him tell of that Campaign - particularly of the Battle of Monmouth - knows that at that time he went off in May and did not return till the ensuing Winter in February -
Said Deponent further swears that she has caused search to be made in the Records of the Dutch Reformed Church at Rochester in said County for an Entry of the marriage of said Deponent and said John Van Demark, and that she is informed that said Records are defective, and that no entry of the same can be found -
She further swears that from an entry or record of the ages of her Children by her said Husband, made in the hand writing of her said Husband in the Family Bible, it appears that their oldest Child, William was born on the 25 th day of November 1775 - that in the same Year
that they were married in January - her Sworn & subscribed this 11 th day of April 1837 - before me Jane J Van Demark Mark Wm. G. Hardenburgh Justice of the peace

State of New York
Ulster County ss: On the 11 th day of April 1837 before me, came Jane VanDemark, to me known, and made oath to and subscribed the within affidavit in my presence - and I do certify that said Jane VanDemark is a Credible person, and that her testimony is entitled to full Credit -
Abner Hardinburgh Justice of the peace

State of New York Ulster County Is: Andries Davis of the town of Olive in the County of Ulster and State of New York being sworn says that he is in the Seventy Eighth year of his age; that he was well acquainted with John Van Demark, late of Marlinton in the County and State aforesaid deceased - that he knew said Van Demark in the time of the Revolutionary War; that in the year 1778, the the Spring or Beginning of Summer said Deponent, and said John Van Demark were drafted into the army of the United for nine months in order to fill up Cortland's Regiment - went from Marlinton through Orange County and New Jersey to Easton in Pennsylvania from thence to Valley Forge where we joined Cortland's Regiment - Weyman's was Lieut. Col. - Nicholas Fish Major - Edward Lounsbury Capt. - Frederick Weyman a Son of the Col. was Lieutenant - after laying at Valley Forge for some time, the British who were in Philadelphia moved off - we crossed the Delaware, and pursued them, overtook them at Monmouth and had a Battle - when the rest of the Army was engaged in the Battle, the Regiment to which said Deponent and said Van Demark belonged was kept in reserve in the edge of the woods - Major Fish came up and ordered us to prime and load as the enemy were advancing - we did so - said Van Demark was in the Company and Platoon with this Deponent - when this order was given by Major Fish, Capt. Lounsbury addressed Van Demark (who was in his platoon and near him) and asked him "How do you feel" he answered with great resolution "good" - after the Battle we were marched to White Plains in Westchester County where we laid for some time and served on scouts - from thence our Regiment

was ordered and marched to Fish Kill, where we laid a few days, and then marched on to Poughkeepsie where we crossed the River and marched through a new party to Rochester and Wawarsing on the Frontiers in Ulster County, and there served for some time when that part of the Regiment composed of drafted men was discharged having served out said term of nine months, some time towards the first of March 1779 - Said Deponent further says that said Van Demark was drafted and did serve the aforesaid term of nine months in the same Company with said Deponent in the Regiment of Col. Cottlandt - Said Deponent also states that said Van Demark was a true, zealous Whig and a good Soldier - Said Deponent further states that at the time of said Service, said Van Demark was married to Jane Van Demark, who is now his widow; and that she has remained a widow since the death of said Van Demark -
Sworn to and subscribed this 22 nd day of February 1837 before me Abraham H. Vandenberg
Asst. Dist. Attorney
State of New York - Ulster County Is: On the 22 nd day of February 1837 before me, came Andrew Davis to me known, and made oath to, and subscribed the above affidavit before me - and I do also certify that said Andrew Davis is a credible person and that his testimony is entitled to full credit - Abraham H. Vandenberg Justice of the peace

State of New York, Ulster County ss: Jacob S Moosa of Marlinton in said County being sworn says that he is in the Seventy sixth year of his age - that he was well acquainted with John Van Demark in the time of the Revolutionary War - that we was ac- quainted with said VanDemark before said period and since - that said Deponent and said VanDemark did serve together for the Term of Nine Months in Col. Cortlandt's Regiment in Capt. Lumberg's Company, enlisted in the Spring of 1778 in Marlinton aforesaid, marched to Valley Forge from Thence pursued the British, who left Philadelphia to Monmouth where we had a Battle - after that went to White Plains, from Thence to Fishkill and so on to Rochester on the frontiers in Ulster County where we were discharged in the latter part of February or begin- ning of March 1779 - said Deponent and said VanDemark did serve in the same Company during said term of Nine Months. said Deponent is also acquainted with Jane VanDemark the Widow of said John VanDemark - said VanDemark has been dead for several Years, and said Jane has ever

since the death of said John remained and still re- mains a Widow — Jacob I. Rosse
Sworn & subscribed this 10 th day of June 1837 before me
Wm G Hardenburgh Justice of the peace —
State of New York, Ulster County ss. On the 10 th day of June 1837 before me came Jacob I. Rosse, to me known, and made oath to and subscribed the above affidavit before me — and I do certify that said Jacob I. Rosse is a credible person, and that his testimony is entitled to full credit. Wm G Hardenburgh Justice of the peace —

State of New York. Ulster County ss: I Charles W. Clipp, Clerk of the County of Ulster, and Clerk of the Court of Common pleas for said County do Certify that Samuel Stillwell before whom the annexed declara- -tion of Jane Van Demark purports to have been sworn and sub- scribed, is a judge of the Court of Common pleas in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified as such, and was so, on the day of the date of the Certificate annexed to said de- -claration - and I do Certify that I am acquainted with the hand Writing of the said Judge, and believe the signature "Samuel Stillwell" to be genuine —
I do further Certify that Abraham G. Hardemburgh, before whom the annexed affidavits of Jane Van Demark, Andries Davis, and Jacob J. Roos were taken, was on the day of the dates of the said several affidavits and the Certificates annexed to the same a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Ulster, duly commissioned and qualified — and that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and believe the signature "Abraham G. Hardem- burgh" to the affidavits of Jane Van Demark; and Jacob J. Roos and also the signature "Abraham G. Hardemburgh," to the affida- -vit of Andries Davis — as also the signature "A. G. Har- -demburgh," annexed to the Certificate annexed to the said affida- -vits to be genuine — In Testimony whereof I have hereun- -to subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of the said Court and County this 12 th day of June 1837 —
Chas. W. Clipp Clerk

John Van Damerke Zyn Boek
Anno 1767
John Van Damerke Gedoopt de 27 February 1743

1775 is myn eerste Soon hem gebooren December 12 is hy gedoopt door ds. van Dommelen 1777 July 10 is myn tweede zoon gebooren July 27 is hy gedoopt door ds. van Dommelen 1779 October 5 is myn eerste dochter gebooren is hy gedoopt door ds. van Dommelen
REGISTER
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Gedrukt ter BYBEL-DRUKKERYE van J. RATELBAND,
Op de Roozen Gragt, Zyd-Zyde,
Te AMSTERDAM.

State of New York - Ulster County ss: Charles Cuskey of Marbletown in said County being sworn says that he is sixty Years of age, that he was well acquainted with John Van Demark late of Marbletown deceased, and that he was, and is still acquainted with the family of said John Van Demark - that the annexed Old Leaves marked by said Deponent "A" were by him taken from the family Bible of said John Van Demark, and are the original record of Births of the Children of said John Van Demark by his Wife Jane Van Demark; that said record is in the hand Writing of said John Van Demark - that said Deponent examined the Church records of the Reformed Dutch Church at Rochester in order to find a record of the Marriage of said John Van Demark and Jane Van Demark, but could not find the same; and was informed by the Rev. D. M. Westfall, present pastor of said Church, that said records, at so early a date were very defective - and said Deponent further swears that the following is a translation of said family record of Births viz -
" November 25 - 1775 then my first Son William is born -
December 17 - then he was baptized at Marbletown by Dominic Romeyn -
July 10 1777 then my second Son was born -
July 27 - 1777 then he was baptised by Stephen Coody at Marbletown and named John -
October 5 - 1779 then my first Daughter was born
October 10 - then she was baptised at Rochester by Dominic Romeyn -
Sworn to and subscribed this 3 rd day of August 1837 - J. Van Kliefenburg
Charles Cuskey
Justice of the peace -

Witter County ss: On the 3 rd day of August 1837, before me, came Charles Eastman Esquire to me known, and made oath to, and subscribed the within affidavit before me — I do also certify that said Charles Eastman is a credible Witness, and that his testimony is entitled to full credit —
John G. Harkness
Justice of the peace

State of New York - Ulster County Clerks Office S: I Charles W. Clipp Clerk of the County of Ulster, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County do hereby certify that Abraham G Hardinbrough, was on the day of the date of the Certificate to the annexed affidavit, of Charles Cushing, a Justice of the peace in and for said County of Ulster duly authorized to take affidavits &c and I do further certify that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice, and truly believe the Signature "Ab: G Hardinbrough" subscribed to said Certificate to be genuine - In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court and County this third day of Au- -gust 1837 -
Chas W Clipp Clerk

Suspended. V
in Col. to A. G. H. and =burgh, July 287.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 165-5-9
Jane Van Demark Wid of John Van Demark Rev Rev War
Act: July 4 th '36
Index:—Vol. A , Page 296
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Mechanics Bank New York 30 th October 1837
Sir
I enclose for your examination, the papers in the case of Jano Van Demark, a pensioner under the act of 4 th July 1836, who died before the pension Certificate was issued,
Very Respectfully Your, O bl Serv t J. Bovill Jr
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington

M. V. Mr. Luce
Stony Ridge N.Y. August 5 th — 8
Ad l Evidence Aug 8.
Free.
J. L. Edwards Esquire War Department Pension office Washington City D.C.

Stony Ridge N. York 4 Aug. 1837-
J. L. Canan Esq. I have rec d your answer to the application of M rs Jan Van Demark, widow of John Van Demark, stating that the papers had been examined and filed, and that "The Original family Register of Births will be received as Evidence of The Marriage" from this I infer that the testimony to substantiate her claim (except as to the marriage) was satisfactory -
I herewith enclose the "Original family Register of Births" and a translation of the same --- The family are anxious to place the old record in the Bible from which it is taken, to be kept as their original record, and wish to have it returned, and on that account I have sent a sworn translated Copy -
Will you have the goodness to bring this case to a speedy determination - M rs Van Demark is very old and is in want of this assistance which her Country has provided, to which she thinks she has a just claim.
Direct the Certificate to me as above, as soon as convenient -
Respectfully yours Akeel: Jew?
J. H. G. Hardenburgh

23 June 2157 2155 A. G. Hardenburg Case Jane Van Demack Aet 4 July 36 Animal Care
Stone Ridge N.Y. June 20th
Free
Stewart J. L. Stewart Church Avenue Cemetery of St. Lawrence Washington City D. C.

Stone Ridge N.Y. 19 th June 1857-
Sir,
Enclose is an application of Jane Vandemark for a pension on ac- -count of the services of her deceased Husband John Vandemark - all she claims, is for nine months services in 1778, in Col. Cottle's Regiment - for his other services she has not been able to find proof. Yours Respectfully,
Asa G. Harkness
P.S. Direct the Certificate, on your answer to me at Stone Ridge - Asa G. Harkness