Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1902, Abraham Van Scoy, New York

SERVICE
New York.
NUMBER _____
NUMBER Van Scuy, Abraham No. 1902 Hannah
CONTENTS

19844
New York
Abraham Van Looy
of Westchester Co in the State of New York who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Steinrod of the regiment commanded by Colonel McClungal in the New York line, for the term of one year from April 1776 to 1777
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 3 rd day of December 1827
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th of Decr 1827 and sent to the Hon A. Ward House of Representatives
Arrears to 4th of March 1828 $ 24. 57 Semi-ann. all'ce ending
$ 24 - 57
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March, 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }
See letter to J. Miller Dec. 8. 1829. Do. 31 Dec. 1829.
New certificate issued 26 Feb. 1830 and sent to A. Ward Esq. M.P. Pleasant, N.Y.

Original Claim
Declaration in Order to be placed on the Pension list under the Act of the 18 th March 1818
County of Westchester ss On this twenty eighth day of May 1837 personally appeared in open Court being a count of Records in and for the County of Westchester Abraham Van Looy resident in said County aged fifty seven years on the 8 th day of January last who being first duly sworn according to Law on his Oath makes the following declaration in Order to obtain the provision made by the Acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818 and the 1 st May 1820 that he the said Abraham Van Looy enlisted for the term of one year on or about the first of April in the year 1776 in the State of New York in the Company commanded by Captain Cornelius Steinrod in the regiment commanded by Colonel Alexander MacDougall in the line of the State of New York in the Continental Establishment; that he continued to serve in the said Corps until on or about the first day of April 1777 when he was discharged from the service in the County of Westchester in the State of New York and that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension except the present that his name is not on the roll of any State except the State of New York and that the following are the reasons for not making earlier application for a pension which that he has not and as long as his health permitted him to obtain a living by his labour his feelings would at the thought of becoming a pensioner but that he is now induced to apply in consequence of his age poverty and a rupture which disqualified him in a great measure to labour. And in pursuance of the Act of the 18 th

May 1820 I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of any property or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me nor have I any in common other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed That since the 18 th of March 1818 no changes have been made in any property with regard to value or quantity -
Sworn to and declared in Abraham Van Scyoc open Court on the 28 th day of May 1827 before me
Butch. Clk
I Abraham Bates Clerk of the County of Westchester and of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the same do certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court that the said Abraham Van Scyoc did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy for the term of nine months under an engagement with the Continental establishment. I also certify that the foregoing Oath or affirmation and the schedule hereto annexed are truly copied from the records.

of the said Court. And I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Sixty Seven dollars —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 28 th day of May 1827.
Batch MR
Schedule of all the property real and personal (masonry clothing and bedding excepted) of Nathan Van Looy the aforesaid declarant in Law or Equity — to wit one pair of Oxen — two Cows, two pigs — two Chairs, 2 pots, shovel & tongs, frying pan 6 knives & forks, 6 spoons, 6 tea cups and saucers, tea-kettle, tea pot and milk pot, one hoe, one sythe, one axe, one Crow-bar, one old spinning wheel, one chest one loach with 4 flour barrels, 4 bags, one meat barrel, being all of the value of Sixty Seven dollars or thereabouts.
The said declarant is a laborer and in consequence of a recent rupture is not able to work and has living with him his wife Hannah aged fifty five years afflicted with the asthma not able to work but little. his son Stephen aged fourteen years, daughter Abby 12 years and his son Isaac aged nine years and who have

no means of contributing to the support of the child - and besides their daily labour.
Abraham Van Eoy
Witnesses to County of Rensselaer Smith of said County being sworn saith that he has examined the property of Abraham Van Eoy enumerated in the foregoing schedule and that the same is not worth a sum to exceed fifty seven dollars & further saith not
Sworn this 28 th day of May 1827 before me
Ruben Smith
Probate Clerk of Rensselaer County

State of New-York, } ss. J. Nehemiah S. Bates County of Westchester, }
Clerk of the County of Westchester, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That John Siney ~ whose name is subscribed to the  affidavits Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed Indenture, or Instrument in Writing, and endorsed thereon, was, on the day of the date of the said affidavits Certificate, a COMMISSIONER in and for the County aforesaid, dwelling in the said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized by law to take the proof and acknowledgment of Deeds, and discharges of Mortgages, &c. and affidavits to be read in the Supreme Court And further, that I am acquainted with the handwriting of the said Commissioner, and verily believe that the signature of John Siney ~ subscribed to the said Certificate, is the proper handwriting of the said Commissioner.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said County, the third day of December 1827.
Bates

Westchester County ss. Daniel Pundy of North Salem in said County being duly sworn saith that he is personally acquainted with Abraham Van Scuy of said County and that the said Van Scuy in the year 1776 was a soldier in the Company commanded by Captain Cor- nelius Steenrod in the regiment commanded by Colonel Alexander MacDougall in the line of the State of New York and further the informant saith not Sworn the 28 th day of May 1827 before me (Daniel Pundy - Baths CR of Westchester County)
I hereby certify that I am acquainted with the above deponent Daniel Pundy and that he is entitled to full credit and belief (Baths)
Westchester County ss. Daniel Pundy the above deponent being further sworn saith on his oath that he was acquainted with the service of the said Abraham Van Scuy in the Army during the revolu- tionary war by having seen the said Van Scuy whilst he was attached to the Army as above stated doing duty as a soldier and further saith not Sworn the 18 th day of September 1827 before me (Daniel Pundy John L. King Commissioner)

I hereby certify that I am acquainted with Deane Pundy the foregoing deposent and that he is entitled to full credit and belief
J. M. S. S. S.
See also —

State of New York Westchester County ss. Silverus Townsend of said County being duly sworn  affirmed  on his oath saith that he is personally acquainted with Abraham Van Scay the foregoing declaration a resident in the said County and that he was acquainted with the said Van Scay in the year 1776. And the deponent further saith that to his knowledge the said Abraham Van Scay on or about the first day of April in the said year 1776 did enlist in the company of Captain Cornelius Steenrod in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Alexander Mac Dougall in the line of the State of New York and he further saith that during the said year he frequently saw the said Van Scay in the said regiment and very soon before his term of service of officers; but the deponent cannot say where the said Van Scay was discharged and further he saith that from his knowledge he hath no doubt but the said Van Scay remained in the service during the whole of the said year. Further saith his Silverus Townsend MARK  Subscribed the 5 th day of June 1827 before me
J. H. King Commissioner  J. H. King
I hereby certify that the above deposition is a credible witness & entitled to full credit and belief  J. H. King  presence of me not of ...

no State of New York
Wrothester County ss Silverus Townsend the foregoing Depo- -nent being further sworn  affirmed on his Oath saith that he the deponent was a Teamster in the army & in the same Regiment with the said Van Scay and that as above stated he very frequently saw the said Van Scay in the said Regiment doing duty as a soldier The further saith that the said Van Scay returned to his family in the month of April 1777 after having served one year in said Regiment and having been honorably discharged from said service in the month and year last above men-
at Sworn  affirmed the 2 nd day of October 1827
before me
Silverus his Townsend mark
J. H. King
Commissioner
I certify that Silverus Townsend is a credible witness to
J. H. King
Approved & Application for

265 file New York Hannah Van Dyk widow of Abraham Van Dyk who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Reported
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 90 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of Jan. 7 '57 and sent to
M m M. Nelson House of Reps
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 9/1848, Page 185 Vol. 1 July Book

John R. Van Buren Born in October
8 th 1797
Lewis Van Buren Born in November 9 th 1799
Johnathan Van Buren Born in February
8 th 1804
Cornelius Van Buren Born in August 24 th
1802

J th Timothy Dawsay Born in May 29 th 1809
Sarah Dawsay Born in February 22 nd 1807
Rebecca Dawsay Born in July 25 th 1808
Stephen Dawsay Born in January 20 th 1810
Abigail Dawsay Born in November 29 th 1812
Amalia Dawsay Born in March 27 th 1817

588. City Hannah Vandy wid of Abraham NY
Act 29 July 1848
Maria Vandy Husband died 1846 Adm. fgh p m Jan 4 March 1848
Hen W. Nelson Hen H. Nelson — Henry W. Nelson

State of New York Westchester County ss.
On this ninth day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine personally appeared before the County Court of the said County of Westchester, Hannah Van Scoy, a resident of North Salem, in the County aforesaid, aged seventy 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 on the twenty ninth day of July, in the year 1848: That she is the widow of Abraham Van Scoy, who was a private in the War of the Revolution and a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of ninety six dollars per annum. She further declares that she was married to the said Abraham Van Scoy on the twenty ninth day of January  on the twenty ninth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven; that her husband, the aforesaid Abraham Van Scoy died on the first day of September, one thousand eight hundred and forty four; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the second day of January, one thousand eight hundred, viz: at the time above stated. She further declares that she has no record of her marriage, that she is now a widow, and has never before made any application for a pension.
Subscribed and sworn to in open Court this ninth day of January, in the year 1849 before me - Albert Lockwood County Judge of said Court
her Hannah X Van Scoy mark

State of New York County of Westchester { } ss. I Albert Lockwood County Judge of the said County of Westchester and Judge of the County Court of said County it being a Court of Record So hereby certify that the said Hannah Van Seoy made her mark to the foregoing declaration in consequence of not being able to write her name she having never learned to write And I further certify that the words "in the month" were erased in said declaration and the words "on the twenty ninth day", interlined therein before the same was subscribed or sworn to, And in my presence. Dated January ninth in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty nine Albert Lockwood County Judge
State of New York,
COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, ss.
I, MUNSON I. LOCKWOOD, Clerk of the County aforesaid, and also Clerk of the Courts in and for said County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Albert Lockwood Esq whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgement of the annexed Instrument, and endorsed thereon, was, on the day of the date of the said certificate, (County Judge) in and for the said County, residing in the said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorised to take the same, according to the laws of the said State. And, further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said County Courts, the 22 nd day of November 1849
Munson I. Lockwood Clerk.

State of New York } Westchester County }
John B. Vanscoy of the town of Lewisborough North Salem , in the County & State aforesaid being duly sworn deposes & says that he is fifty two years of age, and is the son of Abraham Vanscoy deceased, who was a pensioner of the United States, and of Hannah, who is now the widow of said Abraham Vanscoy; that the Family Record of which the accompanying leaf is a part, is the record of the births of the children of the said Abraham & Hannah Vanscoy, of whom he the deponent is the oldest, and first named in said record; that the record herewith connected is a true copy from an original one kept by his father in a family Bible, which was in danger of being destroyed by wear & tear, & that this copy was made at the request of his father, for the sake of preserving the dates; that said copy was made in a small blank book, at least thirty years ago, which he knows from the circumstance that he has not resided at home for twenty  thirty nine years past, that is at his father's house, and this record was made at least one year before he left his father's residence to support himself; — Deponent further states that the original record, & the bible in which it was made, are not now in existence & have not been for many years, to the best of his knowledge information and belief. Sworn & subscribed this 5th. day of December 1849, (the words "Lewisborough" & "twenty" having been inserted before execution) before me
John B. Vanscoy
John F. Jenkins Justice of the Peace.

I hereby certify that the accompanying leaf, containing a record as before mentioned, was cut from the blank book aforesaid by me John F. Perkins North Salem Dec. 5. 1849. Sister of the Peace.
My Valentine Henry N.Y.

State of New York,
COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, ss.
I, MUNSON I. LOCKWOOD , Clerk of the County aforesaid, and also Clerk of the Courts in and for said County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That John F. Jenkins — Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed Instrument, and endorsed thereon, was, on the day of the date of the said Certificate, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, residing in the said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorised to take the same, according to the laws of the said State. And, further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof , I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said County Courts, the 28th day of Decembris 184 9
Munson I. Lockwood Clerk.

Salem Center, Westchester Co. Dec. 28 th . 1849
Mr. Valentine
Sir,
Mr. Vanscoy transmitted to your address, the affidavit of his brother John B. Vanscoy, in regard to the family record, and a leaf from the book in which the record was kept, on or near the 8 th . inst.
He tells me today that you have written to him under date of the 15 th , requesting that testimony; and that letter he only received yesterday. There must be some defect in the transportation of the mail. I think it probable however that you have received his letter before this.
I omitted to certify to the credibility of John B. Vanscoy, the deponent above mentioned, through inadvertence, & for no other reason; as he is a man of good standing in society, & his reputation for veracity I have never heard impeached.
If that omission should render it necessary to return the affidavit, I shall regret it, but will make the requisite alteration, and transmit to you again as speedily as possible; & a day or two may be saved by directing to me.
Yours truly,
John F. Jenkins, Justice of the Peace.

Westchester County, p.
Abigail Baker of the town of North Salem in the County aforesaid & State of New York, being duly sworn says that she is the wife of Thomas Baker whose deposition precedes this; that she is sixty eight years of age, & was well acquainted with Abraham Vancoy, mentioned in the foregoing deposition, & with Hannah, who is now his widow; that she knew them before their marriage, and although not present at the ceremony, she knew it was to take place, and was at the house of Abraham Vancoy's father, when he the said Abraham went to be married, & tied on his cravat for him at that time. Deponent further says that she knew them as living together and keeping house as man and wife, before her own marriage, which took place on the 8th. day of June One thousand seven hundred & ninety seven. All which is true to the best of her knowledge
information & belief.
Sworn before me, this 17th. day of November 1849.
John F. Jenkins, Justice of the Peace.
Abigail Baker
I hereby certify that Thomas Baker and Abigail his wife, who have sworn to & subscribed the foregoing depositions, are known to me, to be of respectable standing in society, and worthy of credit. John F. Jenkins, North Salem, Nov. 17. 1849. one of the Justices of the Peace of the Town of North Salem.

Westchester County, P.
Abigail Baker of the town of North Salem in the County aforesaid & State of New York, being duly sworn says that she is the wife of Thomas Baker whose deposition precedes this; that she is sixty eight years of age with Abraham Vancoy, mentioned as Hannah, who is now his widow; the marriage, and although not present was to take place, and was at the house of her father, when he the said Abraham tied his cravat for him at that time. She knew them as living together as husband and wife, before her own marriage on the 8th. day of June One thousand eight hundred and forty nine.
All which is true to the best of my information & belief. Sworn before me, this 17th. day of November 1849. John F. Jenkins, Justice of the Peace.
State of New York,
COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, ss.
I, MUNSON L. LOCKWOOD, Clerk of the County aforesaid, and also Clerk of the Courts in and for said County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That John F. Jenkins , Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed Instrument, and endorsed thereon, was, on the day of the date of the said Certificate, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, residing in the said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same, according to the laws of the said State. And, further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said County Courts, the 22 day of November 1849
Munson L. Lockwood Clerk.
I hereby certify that Thomas Baker and Abigail his wife, who have sworn to & subscribed the foregoing depositions, are known to me, to be of respectable standing in society, and worthy of credit. John F. Jenkins, North Salem, Nov. 17. 1849. one of the Justices of the Peace of the Town of North Salem.

Westchester County. ss.
Thomas Baker of the town of North Salem, & County aforesaid in the State of New York, being duly sworn, says that he is seventy four years of age; that he distinctly remembers the marriage of Abraham Vanscoy of North Salem aforesaid, to Hannah Bostwick, who is now the widow of said Abraham Vanscoy; and that he has lived a near neighbor to her ever since. Deponent says that he was present at the marriage; that the said Hannah lived at his father's previous to the marriage, & that he, the deponent, went to the house of John Quick Esqr, in company with the parties, & saw the marriage ceremony performed by the said Esquire Quick, & returned with them to his father's house. Said Deponent further says that he does not recollect the month, or day of the month when the marriage took place, but he is positive that it was in the winter immediately preceding his own marriage, which took place on the 8th. day of June 1797 (seventeen hundred & ninety seven). Deponent further says that the Abraham Vanscoy above mentioned was the only one of that name in this town, and was generally understood to be a pensioner of the United States.
All which is true to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.
Thomas Baker
Sworn before me this 17th. day of November, 1849.
John F. Jenkins,
Justice of the Peace.

Westchester County, ss.
Thomas Baker of the town of North Salem, & County aforesaid in the State of New York, being duly sworn, says that he is seventy four years of age; that he distinctly remembers the marriage of Abraham Vanscoy of North Salem aforesaid, to Hannah Boswick, who is now the widow of said Abraham Vanscoy; and that he has lived a near neighbor to her ever since. Deponent says that he was present at the marriage; that the said Hannah lived at his father's previous to the marriage, & that he, the deponent, went to the house of John Quick Esqr, in company with the parties & saw the marriage ceremony performed by the said Esquire Quick, & returned with them to his father's house. Said Deponent further says that he does not recollect the month, or day of the month when the marriage took place, but he is positive that it was in the winter immediately preceding his own marriage, which took place on the 8th. day of June 1797 (seventeen hundred & ninety seven.) Deponent further says that the Abraham Vanscoy above mentioned was the only one of that name in this town, and was generally understood to be a pensioner of the United States.
All which is true to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.
Thomas Baker
Sworn before me this 17th. day of November, 1849.
John F. Jenkins,
Justice of the Peace.

Rey WIDOW, &c.
File No 1902 Hannah Van Scy Widow Abraham Van Scy Pro Rev. Ward
Act: July 29, 1848.
Index: — Vol. M. , Page 294
[Arrangement of 1870.]

2 Abraham Van Scyoc, Westchester Co NY act 18 March 1828, f96 B pr am
To What time was he last paid?
Pension Office      Ans:      N.Y.A. January 10 1830 } To his death — Sep: 3 — 1844 To what agency does he belong? New York City ?

Letter To J. L. Edwards Esq.

Report to Hon W Nelson H.R.

Albany N.Y. Dec 31 st 1849
Sir
I herewith enclose the papers in the application of Hannah Van Scuy widow of Abraham Van Scuy, deceased, for the benefits of the Act of July 29 th 1848.
I am Yours very respectfully M rs Valentine
J. S. Edwards Esq. Counsel of Pensioners Washington City

Pension Office 22 d Feb. 1830. Free
Secretary of War.
Washington City. D.C.
Col. H. Eaton
Mr. Pleasant A. Agg Feb 20
The Hon d
Pension paper.

Mount Pleasant. July. 18 th 1830.
My Dear Sir
I send you herewith at the request of Mr.
Miller the papers of Mr. A. Van Stuy. It seems that they were returned to him for the purpose of having the documents drawn according to some form which you supposed you had sent to Mr. Miller but which he says was not sent — Mr. Miller has delayed returning the papers under the expectation that he would have succeeded to get another affidavit from Mr. Van Stuy, but the old man as I am told is sick & cannot get out. (he receives some 200 dollars from here) and in all probability he will not live long. — As I am perfectly acquainted with the old Set I have accompanied my certificate to his papers and am in hopes that it will be perfectly satisfactory, all that you can ascertain is as to the identity of the man.
I am, with great respect
very truly, your friend
A. Ward

In the matter of Abraham Scott a Revolutionary soldier.
affidavit to obtain a certificate for a lost one.
Issue a new certificate.

State of New-York, } ss. I, Nathaniel Bayles County of Westchester }
Clerk of the County of Westchester — Do hereby Certify, That John Sing — whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed Indenture, or Instrument in Writing, and endorsed thereon, was, on the day of the date of the said Certificate,  affidavit a Commissioner in and for the County aforesaid, dwelling in the said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized by law to take the proof and acknowledgment of Deeds, and affidavits to be recorded in the County of Westchester and discharges of Mortgages, &c. And further, that I am acquainted with the handwriting of the said Commissioner and verily believe that the signature of John Sing — subscribed to the said Certificate, is the proper handwriting of the said Commissioner
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said County, the 24 th day of November 1829
Nathaniel Bayles

Westchester County ss Abraham Van Scuy of the Town of North Salem in said County being duly sworn on his Oath saith that in the latter part of the year 1827 or the fore part of the year 1828 he this deponent was placed on the pension list of the United States under the acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818 and the 1 st May 1820 - and that he the deponent received a certificate from the Office of War under the hand of the Secretary of War and the seal of office of his the deponents being placed on such list and the deponent further saith that he drew his half yearly pay up to and for the fourth day September last when this deponent on the ninth day of September last departing in the City of New York to which City the deponent had gone to draw his pension lost his said certificate together with thirty eight dollars of the money he had received for his pension and this deponent further saith that he hath not heard from his said certificate since but he believes that the same is entirely lost.
Sworn the 24 th day of November 1829 Before me
Abraham Van Scuy
J. M. D. [Signature] Commissioner
Westchester County ss I hereby certify that I am acquainted with Abraham Van Scuy the above named deponent and that he is a man entitled to full credit and belief
J. M. D. [Signature] Commissioner

I certify that Abraham Van Dyk above named is the same person to whom a pension certificate was issued as stated in his affidavit dated July 19 th 1830
Aaron Ward

Westchester County ss Jonathan Miller of the Town of Mount Pleasant in said County being duly sworn sith saith that he (as the agent or attorney of Abraham Van Scuy in the foregoing affidavit named) made the application to the Secretary of War for a pension for the said Abraham and that he the deponent received a certificate from the said Secretary through J. L. Edwards Esq. for the said Abraham of his being placed on the the pension list of as mentioned in the affidavit of the said Abraham. And the deponent further saith that he believes the statement of the said Abra- ham with regard to the loss of said certificate to be true and further saith not Sworn the 24 th of November 1829
Jonathan Miller
Before me
J. M. King
Commissioner
Westchester County ss I certify that I am intimately acquainted with Jonathan Miller the above deponent and that he is entitled to full credit and belief.
J. M. King
Commissioner