Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 23,987, Thomas Vradenburgh, New York

SERVICE
Uradenburgh, Thomas of
NUMBER
New York
S. 23.987
CONTENTS

1471 Bermont
Thomas Bradenburgh of Bristol in the State of Vermont who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Johnson of the Reg't, commanded by Col. Couston in the Continental line for 9 months N.Y.
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 30 Dollars each per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th day of Nov r . 1832 and del d to S. Haight Present
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1832 48.00 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 th Mch 3 1833 15.00 $ 60.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Not June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. M. Duffield Clerk. Book D Vol. 4 Page 89

no 6193
Admitted
Private of Mors.
$30.

BRIEF in the case of  Thomas Bradenburgh  of Bristol in the State of Vermont  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?
In the Court of Probate
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he?
72 years
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1781-82 for 9 Private Gen. Continental Capt. Johnson Col. Boutland  
5. In what battles was he engaged?
none mentioned.
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
Nine Partners, New York
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
By tradition
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
Correct-
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. M c uffield Examining Clerk.

Thomas Vredenkugh.
No 6193.

State of Vermont District of Addison 43
On this 18 th day of August 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before the Probate Court for the said District of Addison being a Court of record, no court sitting, Thomas Bradenburgh, a resident in Bristol in the County of Addison aged twenty two years, who being first duly sworn 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 officer, and served as herein stated: -
At a place called Nine Partners, Dutchess County, State of New York, in the spring of the year I think in the month of March, - the District, in which I lived were required to furnish one man for the service, and they employed me, I enlisted accordingly, & engaged for the term of nine months, - in a company of militia, - and went on to Fishkill, without any particular organization, and without officer, where we were to receive officer: - After we arrived at Fishkill, thirty of our men, of whom I was one, were selected out, and put into a company commanded by Lieutenant Johnson, who then took the command of the company as Captain, and I suppose was appointed to that office, in a regiment commanded by Colonel Courtland, - who were understood by us to be Continental officers: - We were enlisted for the purpose of going on to the frontier further west, to guard the lines against the Indians; but the above mentioned company needing more troops, we were selected & detained for that purpose - Some others were put into the Artillery to go to West Point, - and the rest were sent to the frontier. - At Fishkill, we were put on board boats and went down the river to King's Ferry, and were landed on the west side of the river - and went to a place called Poughkeepsie Plains, I should think about forty miles from the river: - Here we remained, with the American Army, - except when sent out on Scouts &c. - until after harvest: - While here I was completely

a part of the time, in guarding the mail, on the road from Kings Ferry to the army: While on this service, thirty of us were Stationed at a block house at a place called Smith's Cove about a mile from the road - twelve of our men went with the mail each time from the River half way to the army - when we were met & relieved by another party consisting of the same number: - When not occupied in guarding the mail, we were sent out on scouts, guarding the lines against the Tories; - and were under the command of Capt. Johnson: - While on one excursion through the woods, we came across a company of Tories, consisting of about sixty, - took their number , - surprised them, while scattered from each other, fired upon them, and killed one man instantly; - the remainder retreated, and were pursued by our party, and a few others were killed in the pursuit: - After harvest, the army was moved to Kings Ferry, and were Stationed on the east side of the river: - After remaining here awhile, and some time in the fall, I was sent with other troops into the woods, on the west side of the River for the purpose of cutting wood & carrying it to the river, & then carrying it in boats to West Point: - And before the time of our discharge we were sent to New- burgh, opposite Fishkill, to cut wood, - where I was employed until the nine months, for which I enlisted expired, - when I was discharged at said Newburgh, - just before Christmas: - This service was performed in 1781 or 1782 - I think the latter. I am confident it was the last year any troops were raised for the war, and think the regular troops were discharged the year following. - General Washington was with the army both at Poughkeepsie & at Kings Ferry. - And at each place, while I was present, there was a sham-fight. and at the last mentioned place - and at the last mentioned place, I recollect seeing him on his horse, at the head of one of the parties.

I was born at Nine Padron in the month of January 1760: - When an infant, or I understood, according to the custom of the Dutch inhabitants, I was carried to a place called the Flatts, near the River opposite Esopus, and there christened; and that a record of my age was there made by the minister - but I have never seen it, and depend upon my recollection, as to the time of my birth. I continued to reside at the Nine Padron, until the next year after the service above mentioned; - when I removed to Hooeuck in the County of Rensselaer, New York - there I remained five or six years, and having got married, I removed to Stockbridge Addison County Vermont, - and remained there till about thirty five years ago, when I removed to Bristol in the County of Addison Vermont, where I have ever since resided. - I had a written discharge, - which I left at the Nine Padron, when I left that place, the year after I received it, and have not since seen it - and not being able to read or write, I am not able to recollect, by whom it was signed. I did not think it of any importance to keep it. - At the time our term of enlistment expired, - that part of the company consisting of those mentioned above, - were paraded, and were individually called out & the discharge was handed to each of us. - I have no documentary evidence of my service, - and I know of no person living by whom I can prove it - at all, who then knew me or had knowledge of my service, resided in the Nine Padron, from which I removed the year following, - and have never since been there. - I refer to Elders David Hendee, Robert Holley, Samuel H. Holley, Harvey Munnell, & Daniel E. Parmachenee in my present neighborhood, and who can testify as to my character for veracity, and their belief of my service as a soldier of the revolution. -
And the said Thomas Bradenburgh hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and believes that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state. - Sworn to & subscribed the day 11th Thomas Bradenburgh & year aforesaid, mark Sam. L. Swift, Judge

We David Hendee, a clergyman, residing in the town of Bristol, County of Addison, and Robert Holley, Harvey Mansfield Hamad H. Holley residing in said Bristol, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Thomas Bradenburgh a resident in said Bristol, who has made application for a pension on account of revolutionary services; that we believe him to be seventy two years of age; that he is respected and beloved in the neighbourhood, where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. —
David Hendee
Robert Holley
Harvey Mansfield
Sam H. Holley
Sworn to Habitant, this 18 th day of August 1832.
Before me Winston A. Holley Just Peace
State of Vermont, Addison County ss
I, Samuel Swift, Clerk of the County Court for the said County of Addison, do hereby certify that Winston H. Holley, before whom the foregoing certificate was sworn to, is a Justice of the peace for said County of Addison, and his name subscribed thereto is his own signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this 21 st day of August 1832.
Sam. Swift.

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 certify, that it appears to them that David Kendal who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman residing in the Town of Bristol in the County of Addison, and that the said Robert Holley, Harvey Munnell and Samuel H. Holley, who have also signed the same are residents in the said Town of Bristol, and are respectable & credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Sam. Swift, Judge.

State of Vermont
District of Addison
I, Harvey Bell, Register of the Probate Court for the said District of Addison do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Thomas Wardenburgh for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said Court this 21 st day of August 1832.
Harvey Bell Register

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Thomas Vredenburg S.F. 23987
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Feb. 1781 9 mos. Pvt. Johnson Courtland N. Y.                                                   
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, Kings Partners, Dutchess Co. N. Y. Date of application for pension, Aug. 18. 1832. His el. was al. Residence at date of application, Bristol, Addison Co. Vt. Age at date of application, 6 Jan'y 1760 at Kings Partners N. Y.
Remarks: Soldier refers to his marriage but name of wife is not stated. The Rev. War pension records fail to afford any information in regard to Thomas Vredenburg, and the above is the only soldier of that name found on said records. Very respectfully,

Brookstown
23987 INVALID.
194 Apr. 24 Hist. So. Esther L. Knapp V.L.M.
File No. 23987
Thomas Bradenburgh
Rev Rev 1842
Act: June 7 th 1895
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 433
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Act.
3-871.
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Briefed by A. Nune D. 20 1/4/11
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Thomas Vredenburg
Service N.Y. (N.H.)
Additional Service Rev.
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 191 _____
No claim, combination records _____, 191 _____
REMARKS:
No Wid. any service from 18000 " Ry. at all Same for Vredenburg see S. 23987 Vredenburg V.P.M.

Ithaca, N.Y. Apr. 17, 1911.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir, -
I am trying to find definite information regarding my great grandfather, Thomas Vredenburgh , who served in the War of the Revolution.
He lived at about the time of the Revolution in what is now Greene Co., N.Y. & after-ward moved to Keene, N.H. His wife's name was Catherine Thorpe.
My mother has a vague idea that he received a pension - nothing definite.
Thomas Vredenburgh b. at ... en. ... sent to ... no other

however.
I wrote the War Dept. They have found records of two Thomas Vredenburgh and referred me to your dept. For further possible in- formation.
Anything which you can do for me will be much appreciated.
My ancestor died in New Hampshire.
Awaiting your reply, am
Yours truly,
(Miss) Esther L. Snook 603 \frac{1}{2} N. Aurora St 2 Ithaca N. Y.