Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19,567, Bartholomew J Van Valkenburgh, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Van Valkenburgh, Bartholomew J. No. 19567 Catharine
CONTENTS
d. Aug. 11, 1831
{ B.L.W. 2255-200-Lieut Issued Aug. 19, 1790. Name spelled Van Volkenburg, Barth. No papers.

1780 9 Was Married: Bartholomew S. V. Valkenburgh With Elizabeth Jan 30 3 Moore, Daughter of William Moore and Elizabeth Huybrigh from New York
1780 9 2 O'Clock P.M. Was born Unto them a Daughter Baptised Nov 4 5 By Parson Kruphart at Claverack, Named Cathalina for Witnesses Jacob Van Valkenburgh & his Wife Cathalina
1782 9 8 O'Clock P.M. Was born Unto them a Son Baptised by Parson Sep 24 5 Schooneman at Coosuckie, Named Jacob Witness: Jacob & Cathalina Van Valkenburgh
1783 9 3 O'Clock P.M. Departed this Life Elizabeth the Wife of Feb 16 5 Bart Van Valkenburgh after an Illness of fourteen Weeks and four days, her body Was Buried 8 th Instant at the Nauterhook
1783 9 7 O'Clock P.M. Departed this life Jacob the Child of Bart. Feb 16 5 Van Valkenburgh, he was Enter d 8 th Instant at the Nauterhook
1788 9 Was Married (the second time) Bart. Van Valkenburgh With Mar 1 5 Catherine Pruyn, Daughter of Herman Pruyn & Sanita Goss
Sunday 7 O'Clock P.M. Was born Unto them Daughter Named Feb 16 5 Elizabeth Baptised by Parson Richman at Rinderhook Witness: Aaron Pruyn & his Sister Mary
1790 9 7 O'Clock P.M. Was born Unto them a Daughter Bapt. By Parson Laupagh at Rinderhook Named Sanita Witness: Herman Pruyn & his Wife Sanita
1793 9 Sunday 6 O'Clock A.M. Was born Unto them a Daughter Mar 1 5 Bapt. by Parson Laupagh at Rinderhook Nam. Bata, no Witness
1795 9 Thursday 9 O'Clock P.M. Was born Unto them a Son Baptised May 28 5 By Parson Laupagh at Rinderhook Nam. Jacob, no Witness
1797 9 Sunday 8 O'Clock P.M. Was born Unto them a Son Bapt. Aug 20 5 By Parson Laupagh at Rinderhook Nam. Herman Pruyn no Witness
1799 9 Saturday 1 O'Clock A.M. Was born Unto them a Son Baptised July 12 5 By Parson Laupagh at Rinderhook Nam. Barthly no Witness
1801 9 Thursday 8 O'Clock A.M. Was born Unto them a Son Apr 17 5 Bapt. By Parson Sithels at Rinderhook Nam. Jacob
1801 9 Thursday 9 O'Clock A.M. Departed this life Maria Daughter of Bart Van Valkenburgh (& Catherine his Wife) of an Illness of three days, she Was Enter d in the bury- ing place of her Father (Bart) the 30 th Instant at 4 O'Clock

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Revolutionary Claims 3
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Hon. Richard Rush
Secretary of the Treasury City of Washington
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No. of pages 465
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Aug. 9. 1828
Bartholomew J. Van Valkenburgh of town of Sennett in the County of Cayuga, in the State of New York, has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the army of the Revolution," approved on the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he was as an officer on the Continental line, and served as such until reduced under the arrangement of October 1780
at which period he was a Lieutenant in the First regiment of the New York line; and that he received commutation certificates for the five years full pay granted by the resolve of 22 March, 1783; and, further, that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, nothing — dollars, paid to him by the agent in the State of
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far these several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By order of the Secretary, A. Dickinson.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
Aug 13 1828
It appears by the records in this office, that final settlement certificates have been issued for the commutation of five years full pay to Lt. Barth. V. Wolkenberg in the New York line, amounting to sixteen hundred dollars.
It further appears that Barth. V. Wolkenberg is now on the pension list of the  any — — — — — agency, and has been since the 3d March 1826  at the rate of  per month
Peter H. Hager And
In his Commission his name is written Van Valkenburgh. A.D.

Revolutionary Claims.
[ A. ]
Form of a Declaration to be made by the Officers.
For the purpose of obtaining the benefits of an act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved on the 15th of May, 1828, I, Bartholomew J. Van Valkenburgh of the Town of Sennett , in the county of Cayuga , in the State of New York , do hereby declare that I was an officer in the Continental Line of the Army of the Revolution, and served as such* until the consolidation of the New York Regiments
at which period I was a Lieutenant in the first regiment of the New York line.
And I also declare, that I afterwards received certificates (commonly called commutation certificates) for a sum equal to the amount of five years' full pay; which sum was offered by the resolve of Congress, of the 22d of March, 1783, instead of the half pay for life, to which I was entitled under the resolve of the 21st of October, 1780.
And I do further declare, that I have received of the United States as a pensioner since the 3d day of March, 1826,†
Witness my hand, this twenty first day of July , in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred Twenty Eight Barf. J. Valkenburgh
Before me,‡ in the county of Cayuga , in the State of New York , personally appeared, this day, Nathaniel Garrow and Abraham Gridly , of the said county, who did severally make oath that Bartholomew J. Van Valkenburgh , by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed, is generally reputed and believed to have been an officer in the Army of the Revolution, in manner as therein stated.
Witness our  my hand this twenty first day of July in the year A.D. 1828 From & Subscribed before me this 21 st day of July 1828 John Grover Justice of the Peace
I, Abraham Gridly , Clerk of the Court of the county of Cayuga , in the State of New York , do hereby certify, that John Grover Esq. , before whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn, was, at the time, a Justice of the Peace in the said County, and duly empowered to administer oaths. & that the above signature is genuine In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, this twenty first day of
[L.S.] July A.D. 1828  A. Gridly Clerk
* Here insert, To the end of the war, or, (as the case may be,) to the time when the arrangement of the Army provided by the resolves of Congress of the 3d and 21st of October, 1780, was carried into effect; and that I was reduced under that arrangement.
† Here insert, The sum of _____ dollars, paid to me by the agent for paying pensions in the State of _____ If the claimant has not been a pensioner, this part of the declaration may be omitted.
‡ A Justice of the Peace, or other magistrate duly empowered to administer oaths, as the case may be.

Revolutionary Claims.
Under the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved 15th May, 1828.
465
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 19 August 1828.
Sir :
Your claim, under the abovementioned act, having been examined, you are found to be entitled to the pay of a Lieutenant of Infantry in the Continental Line. The amount which may be due, accordingly, will be remitted to you by the Treasurer of the United States.
Your commissions are now returned.
I am, sir, very respectfully, Your obedient servant,
Richard Rush.

error x
commission in favor of Bartholomew J. Van Valkenburgh, as 2 nd Lieut. 1  3 reg t New York Line dated 21 Novem r = 1776. —
commission in favor of the same as 1 st Lieut. of the 1 st Reg t New York dated +  24 Feby 1781
Sep r 29 1780
When soldier's commissions were returned as stated on preceding page; the clerk who made the above copies of them, evidently made mistakes in copying as Heitman's Register p. 537 and "N.Y. in Rev." p. 176, both agree as follows.
2 nd Lieut. 1 st N.Y. Reg t . Nov. 21, 1776 1 st Lieut. 1 st N.Y. Reg t . Sep r 29, 1780 retired Jan. 1. 1781.
See also July 21, 1921

Auburn 9 th July 1828
Honor d Sir,
Yours of the 9 th inst. have rec d and Am at a loss to Rec d for my Papers not having Come to hand, as I deliver d them myself at the post Office at this place. I herewith enclose my Com d which it found Among some Obsolete papers, which Together with my declaration & Affidavits I think will answer the Requisitions of the Law.
and now my Honor d Sir if I have should a possibility exist to Obtain a Draft on the U s States Branch Bank at Athens or at New York it would Accomodate my distress.
I am Hon d Sir
with Due Respect
Your Obedient
Serv t
Barf d S. Saltonstall

Reported
New York 3308
Catharine Van Valkenburgh widow of Bartholomew Van Valkenburgh who was a Lieutenant in the Continental Line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of — 320 — Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the sixth day of December 1843 and sent to J. Van Valkenburgh Prattsburg New York
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 115

2371
Act. July 7. 1838
See papers No 465 - H. L. Bond - Insurance on the act. 1828 - and April 1831 -
of mortgaged
Deeds on act 2 years -
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J. Van Valkenburgh Esq. Prattsburgh New York

State of New York Steuben County } ss On this 16 th day of October in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Eight hundred and thirty eight personally appeared in Open Court before the Judges of the Common Pleas of said County Catharine Van Valkenburgh a resident of the Town of Prattsburgh in the County of Steuben aged Seventy three years; who being first duly sworn reading 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 7 th 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows." That she is the Widow of Bartholomew J. Van Valkenburgh; who was a Lieut of Infantry in the New York Line of the Army of the Revolution; and a Pensioner under the act entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution" passed 15 th of May 1828; and that at the death of her said husband his pension certificate to the best of her recollection was returned to the War Office to procure the arrearage then due. She further declares she was married to the said Bartholomew J. Van Valkenburgh on the 16 th day of March (1788) seventeen hundred and eighty eight, that her husband the aforesaid Bartholomew J. Van Valkenburgh died on the 4 th day of August 1831. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four; viz, at the time above stated, She further declares

that she still remains the widow of her said husband that the annexed is the original family Record taken from the family Bible, that all the entries are in the hand writing of her husband, the aforesaid Bartholomew J. Van Ratenburgh, and that the same has therefore allways been in her possession Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before.
Sworn & subscribed before { Catharine Van Ratenburgh me in open court } this 16 th day of October 1838 } Wm. J. Bull Clerk of Staten County

State of New York Steuben County } ss On this sixteenth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight personally appeared before me the undersigned Clerk of the County of Steuben, Jacob Van Valkenburgh Son of the late Bartholomew J. Van Valkenburgh Farmer, a resident of the Town of Prattburgh and County of Steuben and State of New York, who being first duly sworn, says the Annexed is the Original family record taken from the family Bible, the property of his father deceased, that he was well acquainted with his said father's handwriting, and that all the entries on said record, are in the proper handwriting of his father the aforesaid Bartholomew J. Van Valkenburgh. Sworn & Subscribed before me in Open Court this 16 th of October 1838 Wm. H. Bull Clerk of Steuben County
I William H. Bull Clerk of the County of Steuben aforesaid do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Jacob Van Valkenburgh who has sworn to and subscribed the above affidavit and believe him to be a man of truth & veracity. In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of the Court of Common Pleas this 16 th day of October 1838.
Wm. H. Bull

Rev. War Section.
July 21, 1921.
Mrs. V. H. Tarnall, 316 Mt. Prospect Avenue, Newark, New Jersey.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated July 9, 1921, you are advised that from the papers in claim, Widow file No. 19567, it appears that Bartholomew J. Van Valkenburgh was allowed pension for service as a Lieutenant in the First New York Regiment, Revolutionary War, on an application executed July 21, 1828, at which time he was a resident of Sennett, Cayuga County, New York. He did not mention any dates, names of Officers, or particulars of his service, or state his age. He died August 11, 1831 in Auburn, New York.
Soldier married January 30, 1780, Elizabeth, daughter of William Moore and Elizabeth Huybregh. She died January 5, 1783. Soldier married March 16, 1788, Catherine, daughter of Hermin Pruyn and Janetie Goes. The widow Catherine was allowed pension on her application executed October 16, 1838, while living in Prattsburgh, Steuben County, New York, aged 73 years.
S. Steuben

Soldiers children were:
Cathelina Born November 4, 1780. Jacob " September 24, 1782 , died February 6, 1783. Elizabeth oldest child of second wife, date of birth not on record. Janetie Born - ----1790. Bata " March 17, 1793. Jacob " May 28, 1795. Son, name not on record --- " August 20, 1797. Barthley " July 12, 1799. A child, name not on record--- " April 17, 1801. William J. date of birth not on record.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Apr. 3/94 Mr. Heiss, C. Y.P. Van Valkenburg, Esq. C. State 43 rd St. Milwaukee, Wis. Mich. 12/95, Pres. Dist. St. Paul Lodge, Morristown, Minn.
1907 Jan'y 22. History to Mrs. Mae E. S. Vaughan
1908 Oct. 21. Hist. to Mrs. H. J. Bamford - p.
1921, July 21 hist. to Mrs. V. H. Jar- nall - En
1923 Sept. 29 N. T. Van V. Pool, info of allowance of bounty land
1928 Nov. 19 - Original Fecile record to H. Parker Jones by order of Chief Clerk, D. A. D. Wilkinson - MMV 5-
Reg WIDOW, &c.
File No. 19567  Catharine Van Valkenburg Wid of  Bartholomew Van Valkenburg Lieut Rev War
Act: Feb 2 nd 1/48
Index: - Vol. M Page 297

EAU OF PENSIONS Finance Division
Nov. 14 1928
Chief Rev. and 1st  Vars Section Division.
I have this day received from Mr. Parker Jones cash in the amount of $ 15 1 / 100 , requesting photostat copy as per letter herewith.
Original found Record mailed to Mr. Parker Jones Enclosure 15.4 To Did. N.H. received Nov. 19 1928
O. J. RANDALL Chief, Finance Division. GER.
for Nov. 14

POSTAL CARD - ONE CENT.
United States of America.
69561m
THIS SIDE IS FOR THE ADDRESS ONLY.
Off. & A.
Pension Department. Washington. D. C.

Grand Rapids Wisconsin, Jan 9, 1907
Dear Sir:-
Please send me the war record of Bartholomew J. Van Valken- burgh. Revolution. New York Troops - Mae E. Southard Vaughan.

STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL SCIENCE, J. PAUL GOODE,
Moorhead, Minnesota,
Feb 10 1895
Chief Pension Office Washington.
Dear Sir:-
I want to get a copy of the record of services of my an- cestor Lieut Bart. J. Van- Valkenburgh, of the 1st N.Y. Retired Jan 1st 1781.
Kindly inform me what the expense will be to have the copy made.
Yours
J Paul Goode Moorhead Minn.

Albany 2371
Catharine Van Valkenburgh widow of Bartholomew Van Valkenburgh
who was a pensioner under the Act of 15. May 1828 and who died on the 4. August 1831 of Steuben Co. in the State of N. York who was a Lieutenant in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Continental line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 320 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of April 1839 and sent to J. Van Valken- burgh, Prewittsburgh, N. Y.
  Arrears to the 14th of March '39  960.00    Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept.  160.00         $ 1120.00      
{ Act July 7, } 1838.
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2 Page 108

Office of the Bank of the United States.
Washington, March 16 1831.
Bartholomew J. V. Valkenburgh Auburn Cayuga Co N York
Sir,
At the request of the Secretary of the Treasury, I enclose my draft on the Bank of the United States at New York for $160 for the Pay allowed to you under the Act of Congress of 15th May, 1828, entitled, "An Act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," from the 3d of September, 1830, to the 3d March, 1831.
You will be good enough to sign the annexed Receipt, and return it to me, under cover to the Secretary of the Treasury. In a former instance, some of the receipts were enclosed to me through the Post Office; thereby subjecting me to the charge for postage. You are particularly requested to send yours to me, under cover to the Secretary of the Treasury.
I am, very Respectfully, Your Obedient Servant,
H. Mitchell

July 2/12 Wm. M. Van Valkenburgh
Manan. Ak: Dec 22/51
Rel: to back pay for services of his father B. J. Van Valkenburgh Who was an officer in the Rev. War.
Coppy Transcribed
Examining the papers on file with her claim for pension
Of the Soldier served in a capacity higher than that of Lieutenant I believe she will be entitled to additional pay or increase of pension.
Yours. H. M. Schuyler M.C.
Dec 22 - Newark N.J.

Warren Ark Dec r 22 d 1857
Hon. R. W. Johnson
Dr Sir. I wish first to call your attention to a matter which perhaps might result benificial to me and at the same time not be any disadvantage to yourself in the year 1844, or 1845 A Gentleman who said he resided in Florida wrote to my Mother who lives in Steuben County N.Y. and is the widow of B. J. Van Valkenburgh who was an Officer in the Revolutionary War, Stating that there was quite a large amt. of back pay due my father from the U.S. and that he had the papers necessary to obtain the amt. and would do so by all the hies signing a power of atty to him and remitting to him $50 (which was done I think in the sum-mer or fall of 1845) he received the papers and cash but we have never rec d the money will you not Enquire into the matter and if any thing can be obtained you shall be handsomely paid for your trouble.

there will be no difficulty at all in. Establishing the fact that my Father was an officer in the war now that Mrs Catharine Van Valkenburgh is his widow from the fact that she now draws a pension under the widows pension act of $320 pr. year. and is now living in Pottersburgh Steuben Co. New York - as regards the post office I am not very anxious but should like to get it back - if it can be done without too much trouble it was taken from me in a mean undishonest way by B W Martin and I could I am certain get almost all the prominent men in this county to sign a petition for me but will be satisfied to have you take such steps as you may think proper as it is no object in this place, matter are about as usual here. hard times and worse coming please write soon and believe me as ever your friend Wm M. Van Valkenburgh.

The Comr. of Pensions, will please examine the within case referred and report action to the parties directly interested.
Rev. Johnson
Feb. 10/92.
Ms

Rev. War Section.
Sept. 29, 1923.
N. Van V. Pool, 109 Peeplea St. Atlanta, Ga.
Madam:
I have to advise you that the records of this Bureau show that Warrant No. 2255 for two hundred acres of bounty land was issued August 19, 1790, on account of the services of Bartholomew J. Van Valkenburgh, or Van Volkenburg, a Lieutenant of the First New York Regiment, War of the Revolution.
For the location of said land should apply to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D. C. citing all of the above data.
For information relative to land that was granted by the State of New York, you should consult the archives of the state at Albany.
Respectfully,
Washington Gardner
Commissioner.

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November 12, 1928
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Sir:
I desire the original family record on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim of Bartholomew J. VanValkenburgh and his widow Catharine, Widow File No. 19567.
I cited former decisions in such instances.
Original record furnished by direction of Chief Clerk, and photostat filed -
Adw. Wilson
M. Parker Jones 801 Union Trust Bldg. City
Recd. payment 15 cents Rev. & 1812 Wars Sec. Antonia W. Ford
Refunded.
Cash - 15 cents
FINANCE DIVISION BOOK-KEEPER'S DESK NOV 14 1928 BUREAU OF PENSIONS

aug 9-1923
Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:- Please send me information of Lieut. Bartholomew Jacob Van Valkenburgh who was in the regiment of Col. Goose Van Schalk and drew for his services two lots of land in the military tract in Ancon , When was this tract

assigned to B. J. Van Valkenburgh etc.? The petition I have is dated Jan. 18 - 1813. This is a petition asking restoration for some part of land that had been taken or an additional amt. granted: Each tract contained by law 600 acres.
I'm hoping to receive an early reply, with any information you may be able to give.
This petition was of the town of Brutus, where B. J. V. V. was in 1813.
Sincerely,
Nancy Van Valkenburgh Pool 109 Beeples St Atlanta, Ga.

Plymouth, Wisconsin, Oct. 11, 1908-
Commissioner of Pensions. Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:- Will you kindly send me the record of my Gt. grand father, Bartholomew J. Van Valkenburgh- of New York, in the Revolutionary War - I wish it for Society pur- poses - Does the name of Stephen* Gregory of Brookfield Conn- appear in your pension lists - His daughter Chloe - married Obediah Brandley. He is also a Gt. grandfather and if you have his record I wish it.
Thanking you in advance for your courtesy -
Lillie C. H. Bamford
[Mrs. H. J.]

Commissions of Pensions, Washington D. C.
Can you give me any information regarding " Bartholomew Jacob Van Val- kenburgh "; who was a soldier and an officer in the Revolutionary Army. He served from New York; and died August 4 th 1831 leaving him surviving a widow who died May 25 th 1854 . She was a pensioner and received a pen- sion of $320 00 /. He was called "Major" and died in Auburn, N. Y. I desire this information for the purpose of making application for membership

to the "Sons of the Revolution" - Family records and papers have been destroyed and if there is any particular form in which such in- formation is placed for the purposes I wish it, if you will kindly let me know the fee for obtaining it, I will remit it at once.
F. P. Van Valkenburgh

TREASURY OF THE UNITED STATES,
Washington, August 28 th 1828.
SIR,
Enclosed you will find my draft No. 7688 on the Branch of the Bank of the United States, at New York for Dollars, 640 — the amount of Warrant, No. 465 — issued by the Secretary of the Treasury, on receipt whereof be pleased to favor me with an early acknowledgment, specifying the sum received.
With due consideration, I am,
Sir, your obedient servant,
Treasurer of the United States.
B. G. Van Valkenburgh Esq.

Bath W. 20 Sept 1848
Sir
I send you herewith the declaration of an old Lady Mrs Van Saltenburg of my district for a pension under the law of last winter. Have the goodness to send me a certificate as soon as convenient.
Respectfully
Yours obedt Servt
L. de Ruyter
Hon D. S. Edwards Commissions

Resented Dec. 16/48
See Mr. M. Van Volkenburg, May 31. 185
2443
New York Albany Catharine Van Volkenburg widow of Bartholomew J.
NY Volkenburg who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Lieutenant
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 320 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of Dec. 1848 and sent to
Wm D. Rankin Hoff
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under February 2, 1848, Page 239 vol.

3933
Aug 29 43
NY
Mar 3 rd 1843
Cath. Van Valkenburg
(Commissioner of Pensions)
John Van Valkenburg Esq.
Cath. Van Valkenburg
Graterburg
NY
320#
3305 115-
Albany
Washington
Catharine Van Valkenburg

State of New York
Herk Co. County ss
On this fifteenth day of August 1843 personally appeared before me Samuel A. Johnson one of the Justices of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Catherine Van Valkenburgh a resident of the Town of Patesburgh in the County of Herk Co. aged Twenty seven years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3rd of March 1843 granting pension to the widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Bartholomew Van Valkenburgh, who was a Lieutenant in the War of the Revolution, and died the 4th day of August 1831, and that she received the annual amount of Three hundred and twenty dollars under the act of July 7th 1838. She further declares that she is still a Widow.
Catherine Van Valkenburgh Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
S. A. Johnson J.P.

State of New York Steuben County ss; I William Hamilton, Clerk of the said County; do certify that Samuel A. Johnson before whom the within Affidavit purports to have been sworn, was at the date of the same, one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said County; and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his name subscribed to the said affidavit to be his proper hand writing and Signature. Witness my hand and Seal of Office, this 20 th day of August 1843.
W m Hamilton Clerk

Prattsburgh 23 August 43 Steuben Co N.Y.
J L Edwards Esq.
Dear Sir
Will you please for me as soon as convenient the necessary certificate for my mother to draw her pension and Obey Yours
J. Van Valkenburgh
you very truly

2743 my Oct 25 7 July 1838.
bath. Van Valkenburgh
J.
Edward Ely
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
4 to ath due the using store

Prattsburgh Steuben County N.Y. October 18 th 1838
Dear Sir
I enclose to you the papers necessary to procure a pension for my Mother Catharine Van Valkenburgh. My Father lived at Auburn when his pension was granted him and died there. My Mother has since removed to the place, we do not find the Pension Certificate granted my father but think it was for'd to the Pension Office after his death to procure the arrearage then due. I found some papers found among the old papers of my father supposing they may facilitate the investiga- tion of the claim. We shall be glad to hear from you at your earliest convenience.
With due consideration
I am dear Sir
Yours obedt Servt
J. Van Valkenburgh
You will find the sixth entry the sixth entry the record of the marriage on the record My mother being the second wife of B. J. Van Valkenburgh
Junia to 4 Aug. 1831

Ref
316 Mt. Prospect Ave Newark N.J.
July 9 th 1921
Com. of Bureau of Pensions
Dear Sir:-
Will you please send to me a statement of the Rev. military service of the following men, all my ancestors?
Lieut. Abraham Leggett
(from N.Y. State)
D. 1842
Lieut. Barstow J. Van Valkenburg
(from N.Y. State)
D. Aug 4 th 1831
David Sherwood
B. Apr. 5, 1708 m. Martha Hill of Fairfield. D. Feb 20, 1784
Lived in Fairfield or later Greenwich Farms, Conn. Enlisted at Fairfield
David Sherwood
B. June 8, 1761 m. Catherine Burr, Mar 21, 1787 D. Dec 19, 1828
Lived in Greenwich Farms, Conn. Enlisted at Fairfield
Ensign Samuel Smith
B. — 1746. m. Abigail Bennett. Aug 28, 1768. D. Nov. 9, 1802 In 9 th Company of Capt. Underwood's Barradry of New Fairfield. -
Also served also in French & Indian War. 1757. Cornelius Stratton Ro de his own horse.
B. at Huntington L.D. 1737. m. Abigail Hill. Aug 15, 1764 D. at West Farms near Fairfield Aug 11, 1810. Enlisted at Fairfield, Conn.

5 Stephen Geyer (Geyer or) { B. ni. Rebecca Burr Feb 21, 1764 D. Enlisted at Fairfield
Will greatly appreciate the information requested or as much of it as it is possible for you to supply.
Very respectfully (Mrs. V.H.) Edna S. Yarnall

Tadoussac
Quebec
April 15 Quebec N.Y.
Colonel Ely
Commission of Pensions Washington City

Praterburgh 5 April 1839
Dear Sir
You will excuse me for again calling your attention to the Pension Claim of my Mother-in-law Catharine Van Valkenburgh which I inform you she needs very much the avails of a Pension if entitled to it; as it is now about six months since the papers were forwarded, she has importuned me to write you again, and request you to inform us of the situation and prospect of her claim Your attention will very much oblige an aged Widow as well as your friend and Servant
J. Van Valkenburgh

Declaration
State of New York County of Steuben
(83)
On this seventh day of September 1848 personally appeared before me John Smith Esq a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Catherine Van Valkenburgh a resident of the town of Peapack in the County of Steuben aged eighty three years who being 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 on the 2 d of February 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the Widow of Bartholomew J. Van Valkenburgh who was a Lieutenant in the War of the Revolution and died on the 4 th day of August 1831, and that she received Three hundred and twenty dollars per Annum under the Act of the 17 June 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
Catherine Van Valkenburgh
John Smith J.P.

State of New York, ss
Schenectady, ss. I Paul G. Cook, Clerk of the said County do certify that John Smith before whom the within Affidavit purports to have been sworn was at the date of the same one of the Justices of the peace in and for the said County and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his name subscribed to the said Affidavit to be his proper hand writing and signature
Witness my hand and Seal of Office this 20 th day of September 1848
P. G. Cook Clerk