Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6370, Simon J Vrooman, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
New York
Woman, Simon J. Sally
W 6370
CONTENTS

R. H. Martin Nov 15/57 R. H. Martin Nov 26/57. R. H. Martin May 24/58 1858 May 20. A new pension Certificate for $10.15 (on account of error in former which terminated 1 st instead of 30 th . Sept. '49) sent to R. H. Martin
830 New York Albany Sally Vrooman died widow of Simon J. Vrooman NY who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private 3 rd Light
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 215 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848 & End 13 th Sept r 1849 Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th day of July 1851 and sent to
A. H. Martin Oswego N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1818. Page 86 Vol. A.

See letter 24 aug. '33 - A. J. Yates esq. Pension increased to $295. Oct. 23. 33 see letter to Agent V. H. See letter to Simon J. Mooman, Aug. 30. 1840. " " to Giles H. Yates Jan'y. 7. 1841. Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6. April 1838. from 4. Sep. 1840 to 4 March 1841. Aged 76. State of Ohio 28 Feb. 1842.
14962 New York Simon J. Mooman of Oregon in the State of N. York who was a Private in the Comp. commanded by Captain Doss of the Regt. commanded by Col. Yates in the N. York line for 2 Yrs. 13 1/2 Mo. Lieut 10 1/2 Mo. Private $215. per annum
Enrolled on the Roll of N. York at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of July 1832 and to the said Simon J. Yates Oregon Arrears to the 14th of Mar. '33 $ 160 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep. '33 40 $200
Revolutionary Claim, set June 7, 1832. G. C. Yates Clerk, Recorded by Book E. Vol. 3. Page 84

19697
Simon J. Vroman Oswego County New York
Admitted
Limit 13 1/2 months
Private 10 1/2 do
24
J. G. Yates Oswego New York

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjunct notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, showing the Service of Simon Wrognan Astoria Ply. New York
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     March 1777 7 pr. Capt. Myrno Col. Yates 72 Living Witness   April 1778 4 " erle — Col. Wam Schenectady   Aug. 1778 3 " Capt. Myrno Col. Wam N. York   June 1779 1 " Col. Yates N. York   Aug. 1780 4 1/4 35 subn. Capt. Bur Gen. Clinton   April 1781 9 " nett — Col. Du   Capt. Grop. Col. Mar   28 1/2 35 ine  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.
84.12.2 77.18.4 47.16.0 144.6.6 144 72.81 860.81

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must fix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
D. Mearman

State of New York } County of Oswego } ss.
On this 29 day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two personally appeared before me Simon Wrooman of the Town of Oswego in the County and State aforesaid unable by reason of bodily infirmity to appear in Open Court and aged seventy two Years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
That he has a record of his age at his own house in a large family Bible by which it appears that he was born in the city of Schenectady and State aforesaid on the third day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty. That he resided in City of Schenectady until he entered the Public Service which he did under the following named officers and served as herein stated according to the best of his recollections.
This deponent entered into the Public Service in the Quarters Masters Department under Col Christopher Yates of the City of Schenectady aforesaid Deputy Quarter Master General in the Month of March 1777 when stationed at Fort Ann. At the time of this deponent's entering into the Service as aforesaid the Government had erected a Saw Mill to supply the Garrison at Ticonderoga with boards and shingles which were rafted down to Skeneateles. Two Companies of Boatmen were likewise employed in constructing a causeway through the pine woods to Fort Edward for the purpose of sending muggons with Stores to Fort Ann and Ticonderoga. I think we had completed one and a half miles by the 4 th of July. On the 11 th of July Col Yates sent a boat to Skeneateles with Col Pierce the Pay Master of the Army. When they came to Skeneateles they met part of our Troops from the Garrison just landing about 1000 in number Commanded by Col Long. Our Gun Boats and Schooners engaged the Enemy a considerable time as we supposed by the firing which we heard at Fort Ann. Mr Pierce sent back his boat having put a sick Lieutenant on board. Col Yates sent an express (Lieutenant Abbott) to the Commanding Officer at Fort Edward to inform him of the evacuation of the Garrison by the Enemy. Genl Schuyler immediately repaired to Fort Edward from Albany on the 7 th day of July early in the morning. Col Henry Van Rensselaer was

sent with the Greenbush Militia to help the Boat up Wood Creek, when he had advanced \frac{1}{2} a mile he met the Enemies advance, formed his men in line and a severe action took place which continued until their ammunition was nearly expended, Col Henry Van Rensselaer was badly wounded as also Captain Montgomery who was taken prisoner with his Surgeon while the latter was dressing his wounds. I was sent to Fort Edward to take charge of the baggage wagons. Fort Ann was evacuated and burnt about 3 days after. The Schenectady Militia were sent under a strong guard to fell Trees and fill up the road to stop the progress of the Enemy. Genl Schuyler was engaged every day in saving and removing all the Public property that was at Lake George and destroying all the Barracks and Buildings that were there. He remained at Fort Edward till all the Stores were in the Boats ready to go to Albany, We then crossed the North River moving slowly and with continual skirmishing until we arrived at Saratoga about the 5 th day of August at which time we heard of the dreadful slaughter of the Militia at Herkimer by Col Marinus Willet and Lieutenant Stockwell who came out of the Fort.
On a very dark night Genl Schuyler sent Genl Arnold with 1500 men myself among the number to drive Genl St Leger from Fort Stanwix by a forced march. We soon arrived at Herkimer where we found a detachment from a Regiment under command of Col Dayton of New Jersey. He sent a party of men in the night to Shoe-makers Tavern and took Walter Butler and John Goss Schuyler prisoners who had been sent by Genl St Leger to the Inhabitants to give them British Protection. Genl Arnold convened a Court Martial and Butler was condemned to be hung when the time of execution arrived the Officers interceded and the execution was postponed. Genl Arnold told Schuyler he would be hung also.

but he pleaded for his life and was directed to go to the Fort and inform Gansvoort that Arnold was coming with a large force to drive St Leger away. Schuyler went to St Leger and told him that they were coming with a large force and would cut him off if he did not leave the Fort. They immediately retired to Wood Creek as fast as they could When the boats were all gone except one, the men all got drunk and had one battle in the Fort. Schuyler went to the Fort and gave information, whereupon Gansvoort sent a party to Wood Creek and found all as Schuyler had told him. The Garrison had been 21 days in close siege. Arnold went on with the Army to the Fort and then returned to Stillwater When we met the Army advancing from Van Schaacks Island where it had been stationed while we were gone to the Fort Genl Stark had obtained a victory at Bennington while we were at the West so that Genl Schuyler after obtaining two victories over St Leger, Colonels Skene Baum & Bryman delivered the Command to Gats. We staid a few days at Stillwater and made a floating bridge over the North River. Genl Arnold and Col Gats with 1500 men went in search of a better position for the Army to encamp and fortify and the next day the Army was in motion for Burgans heights where we erected breast works and redoubts. At this time the two Armies were only about 10 miles apart daily expecting a general engagement. On the 19th September our Scouts discovered the enemy in full force taking the Highlands near the River and opening a way for their Artillery and Baggage. Col Mays Riflemen met them near noon when an active combat each army trying to out flank the other and fresh Troops arriving continually to the assistance of each, about 2 hours before sunset the conflict was tremendous and continued till after dark. The field was left to the enemy at last. The next morning Genl Arnold said to Col

Gates "We have met Burgoyne with one single line of men in front and one in the rear. When I made charge front when I thought necessary. Our loss is not so great as I expected. I have the returns of every Regiment engaged in the action, the number killed and wounded are 319, 85 killed, the remainder mostly wounded in the legs and arms. One field officer, Major Cohan has been killed. Col Scamnell was wounded but not badly" Our Army offered to renew the engagement the next morning but the enemy avoided it until the 7 th October. On that day the Enemy sent a strong body of troops to the west of our Camp to take away a quantity of forage from a farm \frac{3}{4} of a mile distant. A little after noon our men attacked them and drove them from their position and their Cannon. I then saw Col Rosinski calling to our men to halt and prevent a rally of the Enemy. Fraser tried to rally them but they ran to their works. Arnold followed close after them and ordered them to ground their arms. They fired at him and shot his horse and broke his leg and he was carried to his quarters on a litter.
Our Army followed close upon the men until we got possession of their works except Fraser's Redoubt on the verge of the hill. The next day was spent in cannonading the enemy, and I think some were sent to prevent the enemy from crossing the river.
On the 9 th in the night the enemy retreated to their old breastworks on Schuyler's farm and we erected several batteries and kept a brisk cannonading until they surrendered the 17 th Oct 1777, to the number of 6,300 men including 600 Tories and Canadians who were allowed by the terms of the Capitulation to go to Canada. I think Col Gates told me we had taken 6,500 stands of arms, 62 pieces of artillery besides ammunition wagons &c.

our army was drawn up on the side of the hill on Gene Schuyler's Farm and we had a full view of the prisoners as they started on their journey to Boston on their retreat they destroyed every thing. Major Genl Lincoln was wounded the morning after their defeat while riding on horseback within sight of Brown's Redoubt he then returned to our respective homes after a service of about 7 months. In the Year following March or April 1778 I was again in active employment in the same department being engaged building boats for the Grand Army at Schuyler's Farm. We had from 100 to 150 men first carpenters in that employment during a period of between three and 4 months. In the month of August in the same year I entered the Militia Service of the State of New York as a private in Captain John Munder's Company Col. Abraham Wemple's Regiment, and Captain Munder's Company was Adjutant James H. Beck was Second Lieutenant of the same Company in which I served. We were stationed at Fort Paris in Stone Arabia Montgomery County New York, during the whole period of my service this season comprehending a period of three months. While at Fort Paris the Greenbush Militia were put in confinement in the guard house to keep them from returning home they were confined one or two days and finally got out and ran home at the time of their desertion one man was shot and died next day. In the spring of the Year following, say in the month of June 1779 I went with Colonel Munder to Forts to carry boats freighted with provisions baggage and ammunition by the way of Otsego Lake and the Susquehanna River to Tioga Point whither Genl James Clinton's army had gone by land to join Genl Sullivan at that place when they met about the same time, our route was from Schenectady to Canajoharie by

water then on by Land to the head of Lake Otsego. Genl Clinton went to the foot of the Lake and Stairs & Weeks and built a dam until the Lake rose 6 feet and then went down the river to the point Tioya we were engaged about 1 month in this employment.
I afterwards entered the Militia Service in the same Company and with the same Officers as the preceding Year and we were stationed 5 or 6 weeks at the German Flats at Fort Herkimer, while we were at Roofs Village on the Mohawk River and Genl James Clinton with the Troops. 3 Spies were discovered by the Inhabitants who shot George Cough one of the Spies and took the other two, by name Harry Hare and Newburgh who were tried by Court Martial and hung. Genl Clinton desired to save the life of Hare and told him to plead to the Court that he had come to see his wife and family and that would save him but he did not do so and he was executed. The Army celebrated the 4 th of July at the lower end of the Lake and had a very splendid and brilliant Celebration. In the month of August of the Year 1780 I was drafted in the Militia Service of the New York State Militia and received my Commission of Subaltern from the Council of Appointment in the Company of Captain John Burnett in the Regiment of Col Lewis Dubois of Dutchess County. Elias Van Rensselaer was an Major and Captain Mc Bride of Orange County was in the same Regiment they were ordered to Fish Kill and remained there with an Lieutenant Jacobus Peek and 40 men and kept provost guard over Ensign Moody and some other english prisoners when Moody was removed to Fort Put at West Point we were ordered down the river to Hobbs Ferry an entire Brigade commanded by Col Malcolm was ordered to this place

The other Colonels are Wiserfelt and Livingstone, while at Forts Ferry the Vulture Ship of War passed up the river to Tappan Bay we kept guard here a few days and went thence up the River to West Point and then embarked in Ships for Albany having received notice that the Enemy were expected to lay waste the Northern and Western frontiers. On our arrival at Albany (Malcolm's and Wiserfelt's Regiments were ordered up the North River and Sula's and Livingstone's Regiments were stationed at the several forts west, at Schoharie and along the Mohawk River.
The Company in which I served was stationed at Fort Plain Major Elias Hughes was stationed at Fort Stanwix with 200 men. Capt Barnett proceeded to Fort Stanwix with a drove of Cattle, while we were at Fort Plain an Onondaw Indian named Kichelas who had been with Johnson and others of the Enemy came into Fort Stanwix with a bomb shell in his knapsack and gave notice of the approach of the enemy. Hughes immediately dispatched a messenger to Fort Plain and I was sent on an express to Schenectady and returned to the Fort the third day. The next night I mounted guard. The enemy during this time ravaged Schoharie County. While stationed here we had two engagements in one day, one at Stone Arabia with 200 men under Col Brown who attacked us an enemy of 1200 men and was defeated, Col Brown some officers and 53 men were killed we then marched down the River 4 miles and found the Enemy had crossed the River at the commencement of Brown's action, The Troops then returned to Fort Plain crossed the River and were joined by some men who had escaped from Brown's defeat.

at this juncture we received a reinforcement of the Albany Militia under Genl Van Rensselaer we then had an action with the enemy 4 miles above Fort Plain. Major Van Beneschoten commanded the flank with the levies Van Rensselaer and Dutra's commanded the militia. The enemy fired the river that night, Garnt W Van Schaaack a Lieutenant in the militia was wounded, we again marched 4 miles down the river and the next morning we marched to Herkimer in pursuit of the enemy and remained at Herkimer Creek until we were relieved by the troops under Capt Duncomb and Lieutenants Freerigh and Hyatt of the York line, at which time I returned to Schenectady. During the Creek we were at Herkimer a body of the enemy appeared in sight of the Fort and took Captain Gaymuch and his two sons prisoners. This period of service was about 4 1/2 months.
In the beginning of the month of April 1787 I received a Commission of Subaltern in Captain John Grop Company in Col Mearns Miller's Regiment and was stationed at Fort Plain I made several excursions into Schoharie County twice with Captain Putnam, on one of these excursions in the month of June we discovered the enemy's track and followed it to Barmans Creek. We sent word to Col Millet and requested him to bring all his men. The next morning at Sun rise after Col Millet's arrival we had an action 8 miles distant from the Creek. Col Millet had 150 men under his command. Capt Kean was killed and 15 or 18 men killed and wounded. Col Jellis & Gonda was with us in

This campaign after this action we returned to Fort Plain. In the summer we were ordered to East Canada Creek and remained there 3 or 6 weeks then we marched to Fort Stanwix and evacuated that Fort and returned to Fort Plain. Captains Harrison Skinner and Putnam were in this Regiment. Captain Woodworth and Lieutenant Milam went out with 42 men on a scouting party from the German Flats and were all cut off except 4 Indians who made their escape and returned to the Fort. In October we made another excursion into Schoharie County under Captain J. and Putnam with Lieutenants Vieta, Putnam, Timothy Hutton and myself after one night Captain Putnam returned to the Fort. Two of the men then asked for a furlough to go to the river and see their families. They found the enemy within 4 miles of the Fort and after warning the people on the river were both taken prisoners on their return. We then pursued the enemy under Captain Putnam as far as Caghnawanga, they having laid waste Warrens Creek on their way down crossed the River on traps crossed the river a little above Caghnawanga pursued them to Johnstown, we overtook the enemy at this place and had an action with them. We had 228 men under Col. Millet. The enemy retreated and our troops pursued until they took shelter in the woods. Captain White was taken prisoner Major Rowley was wounded Lieutenant Salceda was killed. We remained all night at Johnstown and the next day marched to Stone Arabia and the day following being the 1 st November to the German Flats. We were joined at this place by 40 Oneida Indians.

We then crossed the Canada Creek, slept in the open field and marched the day following with the intention of heading the enemy and continued for 24 hours. After a march of 20 miles we came to Hurricanes and the next morning fell in between the main body and the rear guard of the enemy and took some prisoners one of whom was killed. We pursued the enemy all that day towards the Black River Country and after crossing Canada Creek on our return we fell in with the rear guard of the enemy. Our advance guard fired across the Creek and killed some of them. Captain Buth was among those killed. We continued our pursuit until in the night when Col. Millet supposed we were about 50 miles north of Fort Stannix. We then returned to Fort Plain and remained there until late in December and then returned to Schenectady. This comprehended a period of 9 months.
and this deponent further says that he removed from the City of Schenectady to the South part of Montgomery County about the Year 1787 that he removed from thence to Herkimer County about the Year 1791 and that he removed from thence to his present place of residence in or about the Year 1815. And this deponent further says that he does not recollect whether he was drafted into the Service or not. that he does not recollect of receiving any discharge from service but was dismissed each time with all the company when drawn up on Parade. That he does not remember who signed his Commission and has lost it but believes that it was signed by George Clinton. that he is acquainted with the Revd John McCarty Pastor of the Episcopal Church in the village of Oswego and with Rudolph Bunn a Gentleman residing in the village of Oswego and he hereby relinquishes

all claims whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not to his knowledge on the pension roll of the Agency of any State. Sworn and subscribed the day of Dec  Jan 3. 1833. Simon J. Brooman and Year aforesaid
I Turrill First Judge of Oswego county courts
We John McCarty a clergyman and Rudolph Bunnner residing in the Town and County of Oswego hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Simon Brooman who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be 72 years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the 12 th  day of December in the Year aforesaid John McCarty Rudolph Bunnner
And I do hereby declare my 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 describes. And I further certify that it appears to me that the Rev. John McCarty who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the village of Oswego and Rudolph Bunnner who has also signed the same is a resident of the same place and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Turrill First Judge of Oswego county courts
I Eric Poo Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Oswego and of said County do hereby certify that the above named Joel Turrill Esquire is the First Judge of the County of Oswego. In testimony

whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of said County this 14 th day of Nov in the Year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
Ebene Poor, Clerk

In the matter of Simon J. Vroom an application under the Pension Act of 1832.
Affidavit of Service.
19097
grade of service under Commission not ascertained & therefore not taken into the computation
Adm d
74 mo. pri
80 $

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress passed July 29 th 1848 granting pensions to certain widows
State of New York } County of Oswego } s.s. On this 28 th day of September 1847 personally appeared before the Subscriber a Judge of the Court, and for the said County Sally Vrooman of the town of Oswego aged Eighty two (82) years the 15 th of October next - Who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the follow- ing declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 29 th 1848
That she is the widow of Simon J. Vrooman who was a pensioner of the United States - That he served in different grades, but lastly as Lieutenant She further declares that she was married to the said Simon J. Vrooman on the 18 th day of Aug (1795) Seventeen Hundred & Ninety five in the town of Warren (Berkshire) County New York by John Tunni- cliff Esq. - That her husband the aforesaid Simon J. Vrooman died on the 3 rd day of Jany 1844 Eighteen 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 Jany Eighteen hundred viz at the time above stated - She further declares that she is now his widow - and that she has never before made any application for a pension. That she establishes the date of her marriage from the entry made on the at- tached leaf in the handwriting of her aforesaid husband. The attached leaf was taken from an old Family Bible which has been in the possession of this deponent ever since her marriage - That the date of her marriage was placed there soon after her marriage by her said husband.

Sworn to & subscribed before me On the day & year first above written — the figure "4" in the date of "1844" being written on an erasure. & the word "four" in same date also written on an erasure
Sally Newman.
W. F. Allen
Justice of Supreme Court of New York
I certify that the above named Sally Newman is a Respectable person — That I consider her to be of the age represented by her. That she cannot attend the Court to make this her declaration on account of Bodily infirmity.
W. F. Allen
Justice Supreme Court of New York

State of New York County of Otsego } ss
Polly Coleman wife of Noah M. Coleman of the town of Otsego and County of Otsego being duly sworn according to law deposes and says that she was acquainted with the late Simon J. Vrooman and Sally his wife late of Otsego in the County of Otsego formerly of the town of Warren in Herkimer County. That she was present at the marriage of the said Sally (then Sally Clarke) to the said Simon J. Vrooman. That said marriage took place in the town of Warren aforesaid, and according to the best of deponent's recollection & belief in the month of August in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety five (1795). That the said marriage hence was performed by John Turncliff a then acting justice of the Peace of the town of Warren aforesaid. That the said Simon J. Vrooman and Sally Vrooman continued to live together as husband and wife from the time of their said marriage in the year one thousand seven hun- dred and ninety five (1795) until about the year one thousand eight hundred and twelve, when they moved from the town of Warren aforesaid and went to the County of Oneida, as this deponent was then informed and believed. That deponent was acquainted with the said Sally Vrooman before said marriage. That de- ponent is now 74 years of age
November
Polly Coleman.
Subscribed and sworn before me this Twenty fourth day of April in the year one thousand

eight hundred and fifty one. And I hereby certify that the said Polly Coleman is a credible witness.
George R. Sheldon Justice of the Peace
State of New York Albany County Clerks Office
I Samuel North Clerk of the County of Albany do certify that George R. Sheldon Esquire whose name is subscribed to the certificate and affidavit of the said Polly Coleman was at the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in & for the said County, dwelling in said County, duly elected and sworn; and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and truly believe the name subscribed to the said Affidavit and Certificate to be his genuine signature.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County at the Thirtieth day of April - A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty one.
Samuel North Clerk

State of New York County of Orange  Stark ss George Turncliff of the town of Warren in the County of Stark in said State of New York being duly sworn according to law deposes and says that he is a son of the late John Turncliff of the town and county a- foresaid, that during the year one thous- and seven hundred and ninety five the said John Turncliff was an acting Justice of the peace in the town & County aforsaid. That some time during said year one thousand seven hundred and ninety five and according to depo- nents belief or recollection in the month of August of said year, the said John Turncliff as justice of the peace married one Sally Clark, to one Simon Vrooman then residents of the town and county aforsaid. That deponent was personally acquainted with the said Simon Vroom- man and Sally Vrooman and knew that they lived together as husband and wife from the time of their said marriage, until they removed from Warren aforesaid, some years after to the County of Orange. That deponent is his his ninety first year of age
George Turncliff
Subscribed and sworn before Me this the twenty fourth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty one and hereby certify that the said George Turncliff is a credible witness
Isaac Sternberg (justice of the peace)

State of New York. HERKIMER COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. } ss.
I, Standish Barry , Clerk of the County of Herkimer, do certify that Michael Sternberg Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the certificate and jurat of affidavit of the annexed instrument, was at the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county, dwelling in said county, duly elected and sworn; and that I am well acquainted with his handwriting, and verily believe the name subscribed to the said certificate and jurat of affidavit, to be his genuine signature.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said county, at Herkimer, this 26 day of April A. D. 1851
Standish Barry Clerk.

Given to the Rev. John Clark. THE HOLY BIBLE, Was born in 1761 and First State Between 1761-1769 Containing the OLD and NEW TESTAMENTS:
named Translated out of the August 10 1795 ORIGINAL TONGUES;
And with the former TRANSLATIONS Diligently Compared and Revised, By His MAJESTY's Special Command.
Appointed to be Read in Churches.
EDINBURGH: Printed by the ASSIGNS of ALEXANDER KINCAID, His Majesty's Printer. MDCCCLXXXIX.

1706
1076
1546
1719

Declaration
State of New York } ss On this Sixth Oswego County } Day of May A.D. 1848 hundred and fifty one personally appeared in open court at a term of the Supreme Court of the State of New York now being held by the Honorable Frederick W. Hubbard, Philo Gridley, Daniel Pratt & William F. Allen Justices of said Court at the City Hall in the City of Oswego in and for said County of Oswego aforesaid, John W. Vrooman aged fifty one years and Walter E. Vrooman aged forty four years residents of the town of Oswego in the County of Oswego aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, do on their oaths make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the law of the United States passed on the 29th day of July A.D. 1848. That they are the children of Simon J. Vrooman and Sally Vrooman.
That the said Simon J. Vrooman was a pensioner of the United States, and died on the second day of January A.D. 1848, and at the time of his death received a pension for services performed in the war of the revolution in the sum of two hundred and fifteen dollars, or thereabout pursuant to a certificate issued at the War Office of the United States, which certificate was returned to the

pension agent by said Sarah Vrooman the widow of said Simon J Vrooman upon receiving from said agent, the balance of pension money, which accrued on said certificate from the last Semi Annual payment thereon to the day of the death of the said Simon J Vrooman.
That the said Sarah Vrooman was married to the said Simon J Vrooman on the tenth day of August A.D. one thousand seven hundred & ninety five (1795). That the date of their said Mother's marriage appears from an entry made in the hand writing of their said father on the leaf hereto attached. That said leaf was taken from an old family bible which deponents have seen in their family from the time of their earliest recollection and from which time they recollect having seen said entry.
And the said John W Vrooman for himself testifies that he was born on the twenty second day of May A.D. one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine (1799). And the said Walter E Vrooman for himself testifies that he was born on the eighth day of July A.D. one thousand eight hundred and seven (1807).
That four other children were born to the said Simon J and Sarah Vrooman but that these deponents are the only children now living of the said Simon

I and Sarah Vrooman, and that none of said children were ever married, except this deponent John N. Vrooman.
That the said Sarah Vrooman died on the thirteenth day of September, A.D. one thousand eight hundred and forty nine. That said Sarah Vrooman did not intermarry after the death of her said husband, but continued his widow until the day of her death. That she never made an application for a pension. That shortly before her death, she signed and swore to the annexed declaration before Honorable William F. Allen one of the Justices of the Supreme Court of the State of New York. That at the time said declaration was so signed and sworn to, the leaf herein before mentioned was thereto attached.
That the ages of these deponents & the ages of the other children of the said Simon J. and Sarah Vrooman are known to deponents by statements of their said parents frequently made to deponents, and also from an entry in a family bible now in the possession of deponents. That said entries were transcribed into the present bible by this deponent Walter E. Vrooman from the old family bible above referred to.
That such entries in the old bible were in the hand writing of the father of deponents, and they recollect having

Seen such entries at the time of their first recollection of the old family bible afore- said
That the following is a true copy of said entries
" Elizabeth W Vrooman born July 1 st " 1796 Warren Herkemin Co. " Jacob Vrooman born May 4 1797 " in Warren Herkemin Co " John W. Vrooman born May 22. " 1799 Warren Herkemin Co " Jacob G. Vrooman born Sept 27 " 1801 Warren Herkemin Co " Henry D Vrooman born June 30. " 1804 " Walter E. Vrooman born July 8 " 1807."
That the leaf of the old bible from which the above record was taken has been lost.
And these deponents further say that the further proof of the marriage of their parents as aforesaid appears by the affidavits of Polly Coleman & George Turncliff hereto annexed.
Subscribed & sworn in open Court this Sixth day of May
John W. Vrooman
Walter E. Vrooman.
1851 and I certify that said Court is a Court of record. In witness whereof I Clerk of said Court have hereunto set my hand and Affixed the seal of said County the day & year above mentioned
Augustus Dept clerk Clerk absent,

963
Application under act of July 29 1848 at Sally Brooman, dec d
M Married Aug 10, '95
He died 3 rd Jan '44
She died Sep 13 / '49.

State of New York } ss. Matthew B. Stair Oswego County } of the City of Oswego in said County of Oswego being duly sworn says that he has lived in his present place of residence forty nine years. That he came to this place in the year one thousand eight hundred and two-
That Simon J. Vrooman, and Sally Vrooman his wife, moved into and became residents of the town of Oswego aforesaid in the year one thousand eight hundred and two four. That the said Simon J. Vrooman died about seven years since. That the said Sally Vrooman died as this deponent has been informed and believes on the thirtieth day of September one thousand eight hundred and forty nine. That deponent was personally acquainted with the said Simon J. and Sally Vrooman during the time they lived in Oswego as aforesaid.
That the said Simon J. Vrooman was a pensioner of the United States at the time of his death. That deponent was acquainted with the family of the said Simon J. and Sally Vrooman.
That John W. Vrooman and Walter E. Vrooman are the only surviving children of the said Simon J. and Sally Vrooman. That deponent has known said John W. Vrooman ever since his father the said Simon J. became a

resident of said town. & that in the opinion of deponent said John W is fiftyone years of age. That the said Sally Vrooman did not inter- marry after the death of the said Simon J. That deponent is Seventy seven years of age. That the said John W Vrooman and Walter O Vrooman are men of truth & their statements are entitled to credit — Matthew M c Nair
Subscribed and sworn to before me this Sixth day of May A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty one. The word twelve in the twelfth line from top of first page interlined. And I hereby certify that the said Matthew M c Nair is a credible witness —
J. M. Cowles
Justice of the Peace
State of New York } Onondaga County } As Andrew VanDyke of the City of Syracuse in said County of Onondaga aforesaid being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say, that he is a practicing physician, and has practiced as such in said city for seven and a half years last past. That Simon J. Vrooman a physician of the United States, died in January A.D. one thousand eight hun-

died and forty four. That deponent attended said Simon J Vrooman as a physician during his last sickness.
That Sally Vrooman the widow of said Simon J Vrooman died in the month of September A D one thousand eight hun- dred and forty nine. That deponent attended said Sally Vrooman during her last sickness as a physician. That the said Simon J Vrooman & Sally Vrooman were at the time they died residents of the town of Oswego in said County of Oswego aforesaid
A Van Dyke
Subscribed and sworn to before me this seventh day of May A D one thousand eight hundred and fifty one. And I hereby certify that the said Andrew Van Dyke is a credible witness.
J M Holmes
Instructor of the Peace
State of New York } ss } I H Huggins Oswego County } Deputy Clerk of the County of Oswego do certify that J M Holmes whose name is subscribed to the above certificates and before whom the above affidavits of Matthew McVay and Andrew Van Dyke were taken, was at the date of the respective certificates a justice of the peace in and for the said County,

Swelling in said County duly elected & sworn. That I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said J. M. Corlies and truly believe the name subscribed to the said jurats of affidavits & certificates to be his genuine signature.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Ward County at Oerigo this Seventh day of May A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty one.
J. M. Corlies Depl. Clerk Clerk Absent A. H.

December 10, 1937.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Mrs. Eula R. Spencer The American Red Cross 125½ South Ohio Street Sedalia, Missouri
am BA-J/ady Simon J. Vrooman W.6370
Dear Madam:
The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, W.6370, based upon the military service of Simon J. Vrooman in that war.
Simon J. Vrooman the son of Jacob Vrooman was born August 3, 1760 in Schenectady, New York. The name of his mother is not shown.
During the Revolutionary War the residence of Simon J. Vrooman was Schenectady, New York. He was taken from the companies of carpenters which were under the command of Captains Nicholas Veeder and Jacob Vrooman, said Simon's father, and in March 1777 placed under Colonel Christopher Yates, Deputy Quarter-master General, served seven months during which he was in the siege and battle of Fort Stanwix and in both battles of Stillwater and at the surrender of Burgoyne and in several skirmishes. He also served three months from March or April 1778 under the same officer. He enlisted in the summer of 1778 and served three months as private in Captain John Mynderse's Company, Colonel Abraham Wemple's New York Regiment. He served one month from June 1779 under Colonel Yates, Quarter-master. He enlisted in the fall of 1779 and served one month in Lieutenant James H. Peck's New York Company and three months as private in Captain John Mynderse's New York Company. He served three days in the summer of 1780 under Major Wemple and went on an expedition to Beaverdam. He then served two or three days in Captain John Mynderse's New York Company. He served four and one half months from June 1780 as lieutenant in Captain John Burnett's Company, Colonels Malcolm's and Lewis DuBois' New York Regiments; was in the battle of Stone Arabia and an engagement four miles above Fort Plain. On April 27, 1781 he was commissioned lieu tenant in Captain

Lawrence Gros' Company, Lieutenant Colonel Marinus Willett's Regiment of New York Levies; he went out on scouting parties under Captain Jared (evidently meant for Gerrit) Putnam; was in an engagement six miles from Bowmans Creek and an engagement at Johnstown and served to January 1782.
About 1787 he moved from Schenectady, New York, to Montgomery County, about 1791 moved to Warren, Herkimer County, New York, and in 1812 moved to Oswego, New York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 29, 1832 at which time he was a resident of Oswego, Oswego County, New York.
He died January 2 or 3, 1844 or February 2, 1844 in Oswego, New York.
Soldier married August 10, 1795 in Warren, New York, Sally the name is also shown as Sara and Sarah, Clark or Clarke, of said Warren. She was born October 15, 1767 in Rutland, "Bay State". The names of her parents are not given.
Pension was allowed on her application executed September 28, 1849 at which time she was a resident of Oswego, New York. She died September 30, 1849 in Oswego, New York.
The following names of the following children of soldier and Sally are shown:
Elizabeth W. Vrooman born July 1, 1796. Jacob Vrooman " May 4, 1797. John W. Vrooman " May 22, 1799. Jacob G. Vrooman " September 27, 1801. Henry D. Vrooman " June 30, 1804. Walter E. Vrooman " July 8, 1807.
In 1851 John W. Vrooman and Walter E. Vrooman were residing in Oswego, New York. The four other children were then deceased. Said John W. Vrooman was the only child who ever married.
In 1832 one John S. Vrooman was Clerk of Schenectady County, New York, his age or relationship to soldier not stated.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

1935 Oct. 4. Hist. to Mrs. Geo. J. Walker. see her letter in clm. of Adam Vrooman, w. 20/109. a. N.Y. 1937 Dec. 10. Hist. to Mrs. Lula R. Spencer Ad. N.Y.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 6370
Sally Vrooman
Widow
Simon Vrooman
Lieut. Rev. War
Act: July 22/48
Index:—Vol. 86 , Page 302
[Arrangement of 1870.]

December 9, 1937
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
BA-J/MMHF:MLB
Mrs. Eula R. Spencer The American Red Cross 125½ South Ohio Street Sedalia, Missouri
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Simon J. Vrooman who was born in Schenectady, New York, also, information in regard to LeRoy Henry Boughton who served in the Rainbow Division of Kansas City, Missouri.
The record of Simon J. Vrooman is furnished you herewith.
Your letter has been referred to the proper official for reply in regard to LeRoy Henry Boughton.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

October 4, 1935.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Mrs. George F. Walker 631 North Poinsettia Place Los Angeles, California
BA-J/ady Simon J. Vrooman W.6370
Dear Madam:
The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, W.6370, based upon the military service of Simon J. Vrooman in that war.
Simon J. Vrooman the son of Jacob Vrooman was born August 3, 1760 in Schenectady, New York. The name of his mother is not shown.
During the Revolutionary War the residence of Simon J. Vrooman was Schenectady, New York. He was taken from the companies of Carpenters which were under the command of Captains Nicholas Veeder and Jacob Vrooman, said Simon's father, and in March 1777 placed under Colonel Christopher Yates, Deputy Quarter-master General, served seven months during which he was in the siege and battle of Fort Stanwix and in both battles of Stillwater and at the surrender of Burgoyne and in several skirmishes. He also served three months from March or April 1778 under the same officer. He enlisted in the summer of 1778 and served three months as private in Captain John Mynderse's Company, Colonel Abraham Wemple's New York Regiment. He served one month from June 1779 under Colonel Yates, Quarter-master. He enlisted in the fall of 1779 and served one month in Lieutenant James H. Peck's New York Company and three months as private in Captain John Mynderse's New York Company. He served three days in the summer of 1780 under Major Wemple and went on an expedition to Beaverdam. He then served two or three days in Captain John Mynderse's New York Company. He served four and one half months from June 1780 as lieutenant in Captain John Burnett's Company, Colonels Malcolm's and Lewis DuBois' New York Regiments; was in the battle of Stone Arabia and an engagement four miles above Fort Plain. On April 27, 1781 he was commissioned lieutenant in Captain Lawrence Gros' Company, Lieutenant Colonel Marinus Willett's

Regiment of New York Levies; he went out on scouting parties under Captain Jared(evidently meant for Gerrit) Putnam; was in an engagement six miles from Bowmans Creek and an engagement at Johnstown and served to January 1782.
About 1787 he moved from Schenectady, New York, to Montgomery County, about 1791 moved to Warren, Herkimer County, New York, and in 1812 moved to Oswego, New York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 29, 1832 at which time he was a resident of Oswego, Oswego County, New York.
He died January 2 or 3, 1844 or February 2, 1844 in Oswego, New York.
Soldier married August 10, 1795 in Warren, New York, Sally the name is also shown as Sara and Sarah, Clark or Clarke, of said Warren. She was born October 15, 1767 in Rutland, "Bay State". The names of her parents are not given.
Pension was allowed on her application executed September 28, 1849 at which time she was a resident of Oswego, New York. She died September 30, 1849 in Oswego, New York.
The names of the following children of soldier and Sally are shown:
Elizabeth W. Vrooman born July 1, 1796. Jacob Vrooman " May 4, 1797. John W. Vrooman " May 22, 1799. Jacob G. Vrooman " September 27, 1801. Henry D. Vrooman " June 30, 1804. Walter E. Vrooman " July 8, 1807.
In 1851 John W. Vrooman and Walter E. Vrooman were residing in Oswego, New York. The four other children were then deceased. Said John W. Vrooman was the only child who ever married.
In 1832 one John S. Vrooman was Clerk of Schenectady County, New York, his age or relationship to soldier not stated.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

October 4, 1935.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
BA-J/ady
Mrs. George F. Walker 631 North Poinsettia Place Los Angeles, California
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the records of Adam Vrooman and Simon J. Vrooman, soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
Their records are furnished you herewith on separate pages as found in the claims for pension based upon service in the Revolutionary War.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

State of New York County of Schenectady } ss
I, James H. Peck of the town of Rotterdam in said County, late a Lieutenant in the army of the revolution, do hereby Certify that I was in the time of the revolutionary war & am now well acquainted with Simon J. Drooman a resident of the town of Oswego in the County of Oswego in said State, an appli- cant for a pension under the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 - That said Simon J. Drooman served in the Company of militia of which I was Second Lieutenant, to wit the Compa- ny commanded by Captain John Mynderse in the Regiment whereof Abraham Wemple was the Colonel, during the years 1778 & 1779 - In the fall of the year first named he performed garrison duty with me at Fort Paris in Stone Arabia for the term of three months, and the rest year for the term of five or six weeks at the German Flatts - of his militia services further than this I have no distinct recollec- tion - but I remember to have seen him in service during the year 1780 in Colonel Lewis Dubois's Regiment of State troops or levies but for how long a period I cannot say.
Subscribed & sworn this 14 th day of October 1832 before me
James H Peck
Wm Strong Justice of the Peace
I Wm Strong before whom the above certificate of James H Peck has

been subscribed & sworn to hereby certify, that I am well acquainted with said James H. Beck & that his statements are entitled to the fullest credit. Witness my hand this sixth - Day of October 1832
W m Strong Justice of the Peace
And I further certify that James H. Beck the above-named deponent is by reason of bodily infirmity is not able to attend Court.
W m Strong Justice of the Peace
I John S. Noonan Clerk of said County of Schenectady, do hereby Certify that W m Strong before whom the foregoing certificate has been sub- scribed & sworn, was on the day of the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, and that his signa- ture to the same is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this sixth - day of October 1832
John S. Noonan
Clerk
James H. Beck Affidavit for J. S. Noonan

In the matter of Simon Vroom an, pensioner Affidavit of Jelles A. Fiorda & certificates of A. Yates & J. B. Yates.

State of New York Madison County } ss.
John A. Jones of the City & County of Schenectady, now in the town of Sullivan in the County of Madison, a surviving officer of the Revolutionary Army & a pensioner under the Pension Act of 1832, being duly sworn deposes & says, that he is intimately acquainted with Simon J. Brooman, formerly of the City & County of Schenectady, & now a resident of the town & County of Oswego, & State aforesaid, & that this deponent has been acquainted with said Brooman from early youth.
And this deponent further saith that the said Brooman was in the Quartermaster Department with Colonel Christopher Gates, the father-in-law of this deponent in the year 1777; According to the best recollection of this deponent the said Brooman served in a Subordinate situation in said Department in the County of Saratoga & State aforesaid, in the year aforesaid, until the Surrender of Burgoyne on the 16 th of October in the year aforesaid. And this deponent further saith, that the said Brooman served in the month of July 1780, as Lieutenant of a Company in Colonel Lewis Dubois Regiment, & continued so to serve for four months, & that this deponent served in the same Brigade as adjutant in Colo. Grahams Regiment, & during during which period the said Regiment passed down the Hudson River as far as Dobbs Ferry, near the City of New York, & that on their return this deponent was ordered to Fort Edward, & the said Brooman was ordered to Fort Plain on the Mohawk River.
And this deponent further says, that the said Brooman served in the month of April

1781, as a lieutenant in Captain Laurence Groff's Company, in Colonel Marinus Willett's Regiment, I continued so to serve for the space of nine months, during which time the said Vrooman was stationed at Fort Plain together with this deponent, & that they were engaged much of the time in active hostilities, & that this deponent & the said Vrooman were in an engagement during the said period of time about six miles from Bowman's Creek in the County of Schoharie, & that the said Vrooman & this deponent were engaged with other Troops, at various times during the said period in various parts of the country along the banks of the Mohawk River in the County of Montgomery, & as far west as the Black River Country, as it was then called being about 50 miles north of Fort Stanwix. And further this deponent says not.
Sworn & subscribed this 13 th day of September 1832 before me.
Jelles A. Fonda
W. K. Fuller - Judge of the County Courts of the County of Madison -
And I do hereby certify, that on this said thirteenth day of September, in the year aforesaid, personally appeared before me the undersigned one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Madison aforesaid, Commissioner. The above named Jelles A. Fonda, to me known, who resides in the City & County of Schenectady, now at Sullivan aforesaid, & is a person entitled to credit as a witness, & subscribed the foregoing deposition, & made oath to the same. W. K. Fuller. —

We, Andrew Yates, D.D. a clergyman, & John B. Yates residing in the town of Sullivan, in the county of Madison, & State of New York, sons of Colonel Chris- topher Yates in the foregoing affidavit mentioned, hereby certify that we are acquainted with Gillis A. Fonda the deponent to the foregoing affidavit, & that we believe the same to be correct, & worthy of confidence, & that we further certify that we are acquainted with the above mentioned Leviathan J. Vrooman & have always understood that the said Vrooman was in a subordinate situation in the Quartermaster's department with the said Colo. Christopher Yates, & at the time in the foregoing affidavit mentioned, & we further certify, that the said Leviathan Vrooman is reputed & believed in the city of Schenectady where he formerly resided & to have been a sol- dier in the Revolution, & we concur in that opinion. Dated September 12 th 1832.
Andrew Yates John B. Yates

State of New York County of Madison I, Andrew S. Sloan clerk of the said County do certify that William K. Fuller before whom the annexed affidavit purports to have been sworn and whose name appears to the annexed certificate was at the date of the same a Judge of the county courts 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 and certificate to be his proper hand writing and signature.
Witness my hand & Seal of office this 19th day of October 1832
A. S. Sloan Clerk E. Barnard Dep. Clk

State of New York Secretary's Office }
I certify that it appears by the minutes of the Council of Appointment of this State that on the twenty seventh day of April in the year of our Lord One thousand Seven hundred and eighty one Simon Vrooman was appointed a Lieutenant in the Regiment of Levies raised for the immediate defence of the State where Marinus Willett was Lieutenant Colonel Commandant.
Given under my hand and the Seal of this Office at the City of Albany the sixteenth day of October in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
Arch d Campbell Dep. Secretary

Pension Office. July 31. 1840.
Sir,
At the time your pension under the act of June 1832, was adjusted, it was not known that the records of N. York afforded evidence of the militia and levies of that State; by a re-examination of your papers it is doubted whether the alleged service in the Commissary Department under Col. Yates was such as to entitle you to a pension therefor. You should state particularly the character and source of your appointment, the duties in which you were engaged &c. An enquiry in writing should be made of the Comptroller for evidence of each term of service for which you assert a claim, and his certificate giving a direct answer to each item of the enquiry obtained. His certificate should recite the whole enquiry.
I am, respectfully, Your Obedt. Servt:
Simon J. Vrooman, Esq. U. S. Pensioner, Oswego, N. York.
J. L. Edwards

In pursuance of a Law passed the 27 th day of April 1784 Entitled "an act for the settlement of the pay of the Sires and Militia, for their services in the Late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned" the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at 5 per cent per annum, viz:
   1779 August 29 22382 Simon J Vroman Sergt 2 0 0   1779 Sept 14 15.640 Simon Vroman Pri 0 12 5 1/3   1779 Octo 6 15.385 Simon Vroman " 0 12 5 1/3   1779 Nov 6 21.472 Simon Vroman " 0 14 2 1/3   1779 Nov 23 13.941 Simon Vroman " 1 3 4   1779 Nov 23 15.671 Simon Vroman " 2 9 9 1/3   1779 Dec 1 15.747 Simon Vroman " 1 17 4   1779 Dec 4 21.392 Simon Vroman Sergt 1 17 4   1779 Dec 11 21.435 Simon Vroman Pri 0 17 9 1/3   1779 Dec 1 21.509 Simon J Vroman " 0 12 5 1/3   1779 Dec 1 21.537 Simon J Vroman " 0 5 4   1779 Nov 25 21.571 Simon Vroman Sergt 3 14 0   1778 Dec 1 14.272 Simon Vroman Pri 1 13 9 1/3   1780 July 31 26.214 Simon Jacob Vroman SA 11 19 2   1780 Octo 31 26.256 Simon J Vroman do 35 15 0   1780 Octo 20 32.237 Simon Vroman Pri 0 10 8   1781 Nov 30 46.17 Simon Vroman SA 84 12 2   1781 Dec 31 46.90 Simon Vroman SA 11 18 4  
State of New York Comptroller's Office Albany Nov 26. 1840
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Books No 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 & 7 Now remaining in this office and that the service for which the certificates, above named were

And that the service for which the certificates, above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz:
  First under Capt Thomas Hansen in Colo Abn Wemple Regt   Second " Ensign Peter Swart " " Peter Vrooman "   Third " Lt Ephra Vrooman " " do do "   Fourth " Capt Teller Hendon " " Abn Wemple "   Fifth " Lt Ephra Vrooman " " Peter Vrooman "   Sixth " do do " " do do "   Seventh " Capt Jacob Krager " " do do "   Eighth " " Teller Hendon " " Abn Wemple "   Ninth " " do do " " do do "   Tenth " " John Myndesen " " do do "   Eleventh " " do do " " do do "   Twelfth " " do do " " do do "   Thirteenth " " Christian Stabach " " Peter Vrooman "   Fourteenth " " John Burnett " " Lewis Dubois "   Fifteenth " " do do " " do do "   Sixteenth " " Abraham Verder " " Lewis Van Noort "   Seventeenth " " Laurens Grof " " Marinus Willett "   Eighteenth " " do do " " do do " 
J. W. D. D. W. D. W. Dip. Comptroller

Payments to be made at N. York by Pres. U. S. Br. Bk. Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of
N. York
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book 6. Vol. 2 Page 81 by G. C. Stokes Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Damon Freeman of the State of N. York who was a Private in the Revolutionary Army is entitled to receive Eighty dollars and _____ cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1834, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 26 day of July one thousand eight hundred and thirty- Three
Jefferson Davis Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. §
J. C. Calhoun
Commissioner of Pensions.

State of New York } ss. Orange County }
Personally appeared before me the undersigned, First Judge of the County of Orange & State of New York, Simon I. Vrooman of the Town and County of Orange aforesaid, who being duly sworn, deponeth & saith, that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to precise length of his service, so as to mention the day of the month when the same commenced and ended in each year, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For six months I served as a private, besides one year in which I did service in the Army, though not regularly drafted, for one year, For thirteen months and fifteen days I served as a Lieutenant; and for such service I claim a pension. Simon I. Vrooman
21 13 1/2 10 1/2 Sworn before me this 10 th day of October 1833
D r J. Vrooman First Judge of Orange County N.Y.

Conns. Aug 27. 1857
J. P. Heath Esq Sir Sir.
Simon J Vrooman received an annual pension under the act of June 17 1832 of $218 00
The pensioner is dead, as appears by the evidence furnished by his widow, upon her application for the balance due on the certificate of pension from the last time-annual payment, preceding his death to the day of his death. The widow is also dead, as appears by the proof furnished by her children upon their application for the pension due the widow under the act of 29 July 1848.
It appears by this proof that John W. and Walter E Vrooman are the only children and legal representatives of the widow of Simon J Vrooman
(Walter E and John W. Vrooman) claim that their father was intitled to

such increase, to be computed from the 4th of March 1831 to the day of his death.
I desire to know, how the application should be made? whether a declaration must be prepared? Whether such declaration must be made in court? Whether the applicants may refer to the proofs already in the pension office or whether the evidence must be furnished again?
I am respectfully
Yours
W. Martin

Sally Freeman New York adms Act 29 th July 1845- for W. L. G. Davis

Brief in the case of Sally Freeman, etc Oswego — County and State of New York act July 28, 1898.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.") Original.
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Heirs law pension under Act June 7, 1832. Record proof of marriage on 10 th Aug. 1785. (Original only in Fanning Billa)
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent.
H. H. Martin, Oswego N.Y.
Order Miley Examining Clerk.

Orwego May 12 th 1853.
Commission of Pensions
Dear Sir
I write on behalf of Walter E. and John W. Wooman, who have a small claim arising in the following manner.
On or about the 1 st day of August, a Certificate was issued to the Woomans as the heirs of Sarah Wooman allowing them the pension which was due Sarah Wooman as widow of Simon J. Wooman to the 13 th day of September 1849.
Sarah Wooman died on the 30 th day of September instead of the 13 th 1849, as noted in the Certificate.
If the difference of 17 days was an error of the Department , which the exam- -ination of the declaration papers submitted will shew, I presume the Department will

pay the balance to the Misses Wooman. I send you the requisite paper, authorizing them to receive the amount (about $80 00 ) of the Pension agent.
Yours Rob t A. Martin

To. Dr. Heath Cousin of Pennant

Oswezo May 7 1851.
James E. Heath Esq
Commission of Pensions
I enclose papers in the application of John W. & Nella J. Vrooman for the pension money to which their mother, widow of Simon J. Vrooman a pensioner, was entitled under the Act of Congress passed 29th July 1848 from the fourth day of March 1848 to the day of her death which happened on the 30th day of September 1849 -
Please observe that the first paper headed Declaration is not the declaration under which this application was made, but is a paper referred to, in the declaration of John W & Nella J Vrooman as part of the testimony in this case -
Please inform me of the state of the application of Stephen Parmeter for an invalid pension.
Yours S. R. A. Martin

Poughkeepsie Oct 9 th 1851.
Dear Sir
Sir
Enclose papers on the application of Walter & John Vrooman for back pay, due them, as the heirs & legal representatives of Simon J. Vrooman deceased a revolutionary Pensioner.
Yours
R. H. Martin

  13.33     13 3/4     39.99     133 3  33,372    173.29  4072    34.99  33,384 3/4    208.28  166    666  34.99    274.94   

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
Jan'y 29 th , 1842.
Sir:
Under the date of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Simon J. Vroom , a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany N.Y. Agency, at ($215.) the rate of Two hundred fifteen  fifteen dollars and _____ Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1840. to the 4 th March 1841.
Respectfully, yours,
Simon J. Vroom
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

To J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions

To J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Sir:
Your letter of the 31 st July last in reference to the case of Simon J. Vrooman , was forwarded to me by Mr. Vrooman a few weeks after its date with a request that I should reply to the same. You will perceive by reference to my correspondence with the Comptroller (enclosed) that it was not the fault of Mr. Vrooman or myself, that no reply has been sent to your letter before this day. The Comptroller's answer to my letter bears date the 7 th inst. The correspondence explains itself. I am very respectfully
Your Ob t Servt
G. F. M. S.

To what time has Simon J. Brownan, who was inserted on the New York Roll, set June 7, 1832, at the rate of $215 per annum, been paid? H. A.
Prison Office, July 26/51
On Albany Roll, - Died 2 d Feb. 1844, p a to his death, W. L. Boyan

New York (Albany) Rev
Sally Brooman, dau mo of Simon J. who no, a private 1 st Lieut. N.Y. troo p s.
Old. At July 28, 1898
13 mo 15 days from
10 " 15 " Lieut.
$215 per Annu
Can. March 4, 1898.
Ins. Sept. 13, 1898, when she died.
Pay all to
John W. Brooman, Walter E. Brooman, and children, &c
R. H. Martin, Oswego, N.Y.

Punahoa Office,
July 21, 1857.
Sir,

Sarah Vrooman widow of Simon J. act July 1848. New York.  Admitted
Admitted

Owego October 16 th 1833.
Dear Sir,
I send you enclosed the certificate of Simon J. Vrooman for his pension for service as a private, and his explanatory affidavit of services as a Lieutenant for 13 1/2 months, for which he also claims a pension. You will probably recollect my having called at the Pension Department on this subject in August last, and though I am not acquainted with your mode of routine, I hope you will be able to give this case your earliest attention, and forward the certificate of his full pension to me.
I remain
Very respectfully
Your obed. servt.
A. Platt

State of New York } On this Ninth Oswego County } th day of October A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fiftyone personally appeared in open court before the County Court of the County of Oswego aforesaid John W Vrooman aged fiftyone years and Walter E Vrooman aged forty four years, residents of the town of Oswego in the County of Oswego afore- said who being duly sworn according to law do on their oaths make the following declaration, in order to obtain the moneys due to them as the heirs and only legal representatives of Simon S Vrooman deceased, a pensioner of the United States,
That they are the children of the said Simon S Vrooman and Sarah Vrooman. That the said Simon Vrooman was a pensioner of the United States and died on the second day of January A.D. one thousand eight hundred and forty four and at the time of his death received a pension for services performed in the war of the Revolution, of Two hundred and fifteen dollars or thereabouts pursuant to a certificate issued at the war office of the United States, which said certificate has been returned to the pension agent by the said Sarah Vrooman for the purpose of obtaining the balance of pension money which accrued on said certificate from the last semi annual payment known to the day of the death of the said Simon S Vrooman. That the said Sarah Vrooman died on the

thirtieth day of September in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty-nine, That the evidence of the services of the said Simon S Vrooman will appear by referring to the declaration and evidence filed in the office of the Commissioner of Pensions by the said Simon S Vrooman upon his application wherein he received the certificate of pension affixed. To which which declaration and evidence these declarants refer.
That the evidence of the death of the said Simon S Vrooman and Sarah Vrooman and of the kinship of the de- clarants, are fully set forth in the declara- tion of the declarants, heretofore made by them in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by law of the United States passed on the 29th day of July AD 1848, which declaration and evidence are filed in the office of the Commissioner of Pensions and to which these declarants refer.
That the declarants have been informed and believe that the said Simon S Vrooman was entitled for his said services in the war of the Revolution to receive from the United States the annual sum of three and twenty dollars, or some other sum exceeding the sum of Two hundred & fifteen dollars during the life of the said Simon S Vrooman, and declarants claim of the United States the money to which the said Simon S Vrooman was entitled for his services in the war of the Revolution & (which he did not receive) to be computed

from the 1 st day of March AD 1831 to the day of my death which happened on the 2 nd day of January AD 1844 as above stated.
And declarant claims also the balance which may be due to them as the representatives of Sarah Wrooman the mother of declarant and the widow of the said Simon Wrooman under the act of July 29 th AD 1848 to be computed from the 1 st day of March AD one thousand eight hundred and Forty eight to the 30 th day of September AD one thousand eight hundred & fifty nine the day of my death.
Walter E. Wrooman
John A. Wrooman
Subscribed and sworn to in open court the day and year above mentioned In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the County of Orange & of the said Court
J. C. Huggins Dept. Clerk

Comptroller Office Albany December 7. 1840
Genl. J. Yates Esq.
Dear Sir
— Agreeably with your request as contained in your letter of the 29 th August last I have caused a search to be made for evidence of the revolutionary services of Simon Vrooman, Simon Vrooman, Simon J. Vrooman & Simon Jacob Vrooman and enclose herewith a certificate embracing all the evidence found on the books in this office, in the same form as the entries appear on the originals. This office does not undertake to determine how far this evidence goes to establish Mr. Vrooman's claim to a pension, or to offer an opinion as to the time place or nature of the services rendered by him further than is shown by the certificate abstract from the books.
It is hoped the evidence shown by the certificate may prove satisfactory and as useful as if given in the shape of answers to the interrogatories contained in your letter.
Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant J. W. Durdan Dep. Comptroller

names.
Very respectfully Your Mo: Oat Servt
G. H. YATES
Attorney for S. J. Vrooman Esq.
Schenectada Augt 29 th 1840.

Quo In the matter re of Simon J. Vrooman under the act of 7 th June 1832!

W. W. Tredway Esq Depr Comptroller Sir.
In compliance with the requisitions contained in the annexed letter of J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions, I take the liberty to request you to furnish such evidence as the books & papers in your office afford relative to each term of military service in the war of the revolution alleged to have been performed by Simon J. Vrooman , or Simon Vrooman or Vroom . To save you the trouble of "reciting the whole inquiry" in your Certificate, I suggest that you return to me this letter and accompanying papers, with your answers to each item of inquiry, to be forwarded to the Commissioner. The Commissioner of Pensions speaks of Mr Vrooman's services in the Commissary Department . The person who prepared Mr Vrooman's papers committed an error in alleging his services to have been performed in the Commissary Department . It should have been in the Department of the Quarter Master General ; and it is proper to observe that this Description of service cannot be proved by any State papers , but alone by papers (if not burnt) to be found in the offices at the seat of the General government . Christopher Yates Lieutenant Colonel of the militia in the District of Schenectada, under Abraham Wemple Colonel, was appointed a Deputy Quarter Master General, and the alleged service of Mr

Vrooman "under Col. Yates", was performed not in the militia or N. Y. state troops, but under him as a Dep. Br. M c General of the Northern Department of the United States of America. Consequently no evidence of this service will (probably) be found in your office.
In justice to Mr. Vrooman as well as others who allege the performance of tours of service in 1775, 1776 & 1777, I request you to state, if you find such to be fact, that the Books of Levy & militia services in your office numbered from 1. to 10. inclusive, or any other, do not furnish proof of service in these years, with one exception in 1778, stating them
With regard to services in the militia in any given district, I would observe, that such services were sometimes performed under one commanding officer, and at other times under another, under not only in the same, but in different districts, & under non-commissioned as well as commissioned officers. The memory of applicants for pensions does not always serve them sufficiently well to state the particular officer under whom they served in each particular tour. I have therefore given the names of all the superior officers of the Schenectada District, under some of whom Mr. Vrooman may have served, other than those he

What evidence do you find of the service of Simon J. Nooman in the following alledged towns? viz-
1. In the first or second week of March 1777, he served under Col. Yates & Br. McGent until October following - at Fort Ann, Stillwater &c & with Major Genl Arnold's division up the Mohawk valley - all the time actively engaged as assistant to Col. Yates, pursuant to a regular engagement, he having been taken out of the Compa- nies of Carpenter's under the command of Captains Nicholas Veeden & Jacob Nooman his father, to serve as such assistant, and he also served during the above period in the Militia & took part in several skirmishes with the enemy. 2. He performed similar service under Col. Yates at Saratoga & elsewhere in the fore part of the summer of the year 1778, for nearly 3 months. 3. In the summer of 1778, he served in an expedition to the Middle Scho- harie fort, when he performed garrison duty for at least one month, with a detachment of militia from Schenectada under Col. Abm Wemple, Capt. John Myndae & Lieut. James H. Peck. 4. In the fall of the year 1778, he

served with the Schenectada Militia at Fort Herkimer for one month under the immediate command of James H. Peek Lieut.
5. In the Spring of the year 1779, for 1 month at Saratoga, pursuant to enlistment under said Capt. Veder, but under the immediate command of Col. Yates 6. Also 1 month under said Col. Yates at Canajoharie & Lake Otsego. 7- In the fall of 1779, for 3 months at Fort Paris in Stone Arabia under the immediate command of Capt. John Mynderse & Lieut. James H. Peek of the Schenectada Militia. 8. In the forepart of the summer of 1780, he served with said Militia at Beavertown in pursuit of one Capt. Bell & 50 of Butler's Rangers. Major Wemp. had command of this expedition & it lasted only 3 days. 9. a few days thereafter under Lieut. James H. Peek, Capt John Mynderse & others to a place S.W. of Albany 2 or 3 days. 10. In his capacity as a private , afterwards Lieutenant in the N.Y. Levies or State Troops, he served for the months of June July & August 1780 in Malcolm's

Regiment & Lewis Dubois's Regiment under Capt. John Burnet, at Fort Plain, Albany, Westpoint, Fishkill, Dobb's ferry, and after the expiration of said 3 months, he was ordered by Col. Malcom. to remain on duty & he did so for 1\frac{1}{2} months longer, making in all 4\frac{1}{2} months , & until relieved by Capt. Dunscomb & Lieut. Frelegh.
11. He performed duty as Lieutenant , in the Company of Capt. Lawrence Gros, Timothy Hutton 2 d Lieutenant for Nine months , in the Counties of Tryon & Herkimer; to wit from April 1781, to Jan y 1782.
12. In the Spring & fall of 1780, he served with the said Militia, when Caughnawaga was burnt by the Enemy, time not remembered
13. Thinks he served longer than stated at Schoharie, - also at German flats, how long & when not recollect- ed -
14. Also sundry tours of service at the Schenectady Garrison, of which he can give no particulars as required -
G. H. H. H.