Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 23462, John Van Osdoll, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Van Osdoll, John
S. 23 462
CONTENTS

Hon. J. G. Bergen, Mch. 19 th 1866, Hon. J. G. Bergen. May 12 th 66 (12)
28.773 New York City John Van Osdell, decd. who was a private Corporal in the State of by Captain & Serg t of the commanded by Salkner in the Revolution time for NY Line
Increased from $91.60.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 95. Dollars 58, Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831. Ending 14 th August 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of March, 1853 and sent to
James Ritter Pensioner. Allowance ending Harlem, New York
(Revolutionary War.) June 7, 1832. G. H. Little Clerk.
Recorded by Book Vol. 1. Page 254.

Schedule
Court of Common Pleas
City, County and State of New York Ss: — On this twenty second day of November 1828 personally appeared in open court, the same being a Court of record, for the City & County of New York, in the State of New York, John Van Osdoll, aged Seventy two Years, resident in the Eleventh Ward of Said City and State, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his Oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: — That he entered the Army of the United States in the year 1775, as a private, in a Company commanded by Captain Wynkoop; that he continued until the month of May, in the Year 1779, when he was made a Sergeant, in a Company commanded by Captain Vanderborough, in the 5 th Regiment of United States Troops commanded by Colonel Willett: Continued in the same until the Year 1781; That owing to the Reduction of the New York Regiments in 1781, he was transferred to the 2 nd Regiment, commanded by Colonel Van Courtland, and served until the end of the War: That with the exception of Five Months he was in service during the whole Revolutionary War —
And the said John Van Osdoll did further solemnly swear, that he was a Resident Citizen of the United States, on the 18 th day of March 1818; and that he has not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of his property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring himself 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 he has not nor has any person in trust for him, any property or Securities, contracts, or debts, due to him; nor has he any income, other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by him subscribed
John Van Osdell
Sworn to and declared in open Court on the twenty second day of November 1828
N. D. Ellis, Clerk Com. Pleas, New York
Inventory of the Effects of John Van Osdell taken November 1828.
   Value     1 Wooden Clock 3 00 2 Bibles 3 00   1 Rag Carpet 2 1 Shovel & Spoons 1   1 Old Desk 1 50 1 Spider 50   1 Pair Andirons 2 1 Looking Glass 1   1 Sword 1 2 old Tables 1   8 Old Common Chairs 1 00 1 Picture of Washington 1 50   3 Pots 1 50 1 Gun Powder horn & Shot bag 5   1/2 doz Knives & Forks 1 00 1 Stove 4   1 doz Cups & Saucers 1 50 1 Tin pan 1 50   1 Wood Saw 1 doz plates 50   1 Corkin box & Corkin Irons 50 1 Wood Axe, Beetle & Wedges 50   2 Wash Tubs 1 00 2 plains and 1 Handsaw 50   1 Old Brass Kettle 2 00 2 Pails 50   2 Old Chests 50 1 Walking Cane 1 50   1 Pair Pitchers 50 1 Trunk   1 Pair Decanters 1 00 1/2 doz Tumblers & Wine Glasses 1 00   1 Grind Stone 25 2 Pine Benches 2 00   6 or 8 Books - old 1 50   1 Tea Kettle 4 3 00   1 Lot Rubbish   $ 51 00  

United States of America } City and State of New York }
Marinus Willett of the City of New York, late Lieutenant Col. Commandant of the 5 th Regiment of New York State Troops in the service of the United States in the Revolutionary War, doth depose and say that he is well acquainted with John Van Osdoll at present residing in the City of New York; That in the Years 1779 and 1780 the said John Van Osdoll was a Sergeant in the 5 th Regiment of U. States Troops then under his Command, and was attached to the Company of Captain Vanderburgh and during the whole period of his service proved an Attentive & valuable Non Commissioned Officer until the period of his transfer into the 2 nd Regiment under the Command of Lt. Col. Courtland - and the said Marinus Willett further states that he has known the said John Van Osdoll from the termination of the Revolutionary War until the present time and has always considered him an Excellent Citizen and a Man of respectable Character
Sworn this 29 th day of August 1828 before me
Ernst A. Bancker Commissioner.
Marinus Willett
Supplementary Affidavit
City and State of New York } Is:
Marinus Willett being duly sworn doth depose and say, that he commanded the 5 th New York Regiment

in the Line of the said State of New York; on the Continental Establishment, during the Revolutionary War: That he is well acquainted with John Van Osdoll, a Soldier and Sergeant in the said Regiment: That he John Van Osdoll enlisted in the said 5 th New York Regiment in the Line of the State of New York on the Continental Establishment; and continued to serve therein during his Command for at least One Year, when he was transferred to Colonel Van Courtlandt's Regiment: That he was uniformly a good Soldier and attentive to his duties.
M c Willett.
Sworn before me this 26 th day of January in the Year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine
Evert A. Bancker, Commissioner.
United States of America
City and State of New York Is: On the twenty seventh day of January in the Year of our Lord, One thousand eight hundred and twenty nine, personally appeared in open Court, in the Court of Common Pleas, being a Court of Record, in and for the City of New York, John Van Osdoll resident in the said City, aged Seventy three Years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his Oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the Acts of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818, and the 1 st of May 1820.
That he the said John Van Osdoll, in the month of May 1779, enlisted for the term of three Years, in the State of New York in the Company of Captain Van Derburgh, in the 5 th New York Regiment, commanded by Lt. Colonel Willett, in the Line of the State of New York, on the Continental Establishment: That he continued

to serve in the same, until the Year 1781, when he was transferred to the Regiment Commanded by Colonel Van Courtlandt, also on the Continental Establishment, and served in the same until the close of the Revolutionary War: That his name is not on the Pension Roll of any State, and that he hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension Except the present, and that he has not made an earlier Application for a Pension, because until lately, he has been able to support Himself and Family by his daily labor and exertions; but that now, in consequence of his advanced age and increasing infirmities he is no longer capable of pursuing his daily labor, with that strength and perseverance necessary to ensure him a support: That his health and bodily vigor have materially declined. - And the said John Van Osdell, did further solemnly swear, that he was a Resident Citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818; That he has not since that time by Gift, Sale, or in any other manner disposed of his Property, or any part thereof with intent thereby, so to diminish it, as to bring himself 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 the 18 th day of March 1818. That he has not, nor has any Person in Trust for him any Property, Securities, Contracts, or Debts due to him, nor any income, other than the trifling Articles of household furniture, specified in the Schedule attached to his first Deposition hereto annexed: That since the said 18 th day of March 1818, except the small personal earnings, consumed in his daily maintenance and support, he has made no changes of any moment in his Property, because he has not been possessed of any Property since that period - And the said John Van Osdell

Further states, that he has a Wife now aged Sixty eight Years, and past.
Sworn in Open Court.
January 27 th 1829
N. Dean, Clk.
John Van Osdoll
I Nicholas Dean, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the City and County of New York do hereby certify, that it appears, to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said John Van Osdoll did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, under one engagement, on the continental establishment. I also certify, that the foregoing oath, and the Schedule thereto 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 Fifty one dollars.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court on this Thirtieth of January 1829.
N. Dean

John Van Osdolle
pri: 2 nd may 80. discharged
15 dec 80 - Dubois 2 ct .
Rosekrans -
C. Bodle -
Am Brooks

Copy of Certificate
War Department Revolutionary Claim
I certify That with conformity of the Law of the United States of the 18 th of March 1818 &c. John Van Osdoll late a Private of the army of the Revolution is inscribed on the Pension List Roll of the New York agency at the Rate of Eight Dollars per Month to commence on the thirteenth day of January One Thousand Eight Hundred and twenty nine
Given at the War office of the United States this seventh day of February One Thousand Eight Hundred & twenty Nine
Examined and Countersigned
P.P. Porter
Secretary of War
James L. Edmonds.
I certify That I am a pensioner of which the above is A copy of my Pension paper. When I applyed under the act of 1818. I resided 134 Delancey Street New York which is my present Residence and Claim the provisions of the act of the 7 th of June 1832 - upon which I relinquish my present pension. That I was A Sergeant more than two years. That I went in the Service in 1775 of march. under Capt. Wynkoop at Luzbuck Col. Richmores Regiment York Line Served my time in the Year Service then Returned to New York Went in the Savoy Service both a Drill and Recruiting sergeant under Capt. Palmer and Steward continued in the Savoy till Sept. 1777 - then Listed in the New York Regiment Col. Duboise, Hutchings Compy. York Line in about 2 weeks Taken prisoner, confin'd in the Sugar House And in the Old Jersey prison Ship 11 Months - After I came out I Went in Cpt. Vanderburgh, Compy. Col. M'Willets Regiment - Remained till the Regiment was put in 2 - then transferred into Van Courtlandt Regiment. under Cpt. Vanderburg I remained there till we were Discharged
John Van Osdoll
I certify I have known Mr. John Van Osdoll 19 Years & 10 month

in the years Service then Returned to New York went in the Lavy Service both a Drill and Recruiting sergeant under Capt. Palmer and Steward continued in the Laveys till Sept. 1877 - then Listed in the New York Regiment Color Duboise, Hutchings Compy. York Line in about 2 weeks Taken prisoner. confind in the Sugar House And in the Old Jersey prison Ship 11 Months - After I came out I went in Sept Vanderburgh Compy. Col. M'Willets Regiment - Remained till the Regiments was put in 2 - then transferred into Van Courtland Regiment. under Cpt. Vanderburg I remained there till we were Discharged
John Van Osdell
I certify I have known Mr. John Van Osdell 19 years & 10 months That he is my Father in Law as for the truth of what is stated in the above I never Doubted
James Riker
I Richard Riker Recorder of the City of New York do certify that on this Twenty eighth day of March One

Thousand eight hundred & thirty four the within named John Van Osdolle & James Piker were both duly sworn before me to the truth of the within statements - And I do further Certify that they are both well known to Me and that the most entire confidence may be reposed in their veracity. J Piker
New York 28 th March 1834
Recorder of the City of New York

— On Role Capt Falk New for 1779 — a Captain — 7 mo 15 In Affairs of Capt H
— On Role as Militia for 2 May to 15 Dec 1780 as a private 17 mo 13 days  17 mo 13 days — 7 mo 15
— On Role as Wassenaar for 1782. Red 31. 9. 4 Arthur Williams Sish which is same Role Sept — 7 mo 26
1779. Capt — 7 mo 15 1780 Private. 7 mo 13 1782 Sept 7 mo 26

Out
Capt Faulkner Riley Assigned in 10 May 10 1979 - 1980 7/15/80

City and County of New York } ss.
On this 22 d day of July 1847 before me Michael Ulshoffer first Judge Court of Common Pleas in and for the city and county aforesaid personally appeared David C Van Osdole of the city of New York who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the pension or increase of pension which he has been informed and believes was due his father John Van Osdole and now due his children under the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 That he is one of the children of John Van Osdole who was a pensioner of the United States under the aforesaid Act of Congress at the rate of twenty four Dollars and seventy six cents, or that his father the said John Van Osdole was placed on the pension role & received a pension certificate for the aforesaid amount under the afore- said Act of Congress, but as the said John Van Osdole did not reside with declarant, he doth not know whether or not his said father ever received any payment by virtue of said certificate, he therefore refers the pension Department to the treasury Department, for evidence on that subject, and in support of his claim in other respects to the proofs on file in the pension office in connection with such as may be forwarded by his Agent Mr. Valentine of Albany N.Y. Declarant further saith that his father the said John Van Osdole died in the city of New York on the fourteenth day of August in the Year one thousand eight hundred and thirty six. And at the time of his death, left no widow, but left him surviving the following named children viz David C Van Osdole, Deborah Phillips, Jane Field, and Mary Dorgan, that they are his only surviving children and each of them are over twenty one Years of Age Subscribed & sworn to before me } this 22 d day of July 1847 }
M: Ulshoffer } David C Van Osdole 1847 } N.Y. Com Pleas }

City & County of New York ss } Court of Common Pleas —
On this 22 nd day of July 1847 it was proved by the adduction of testimony satisfactory to said Court that John Van Osdoll a pensioner of the United States died in the city of New York on the fourteenth day of August, one thousand eight hundred and thirty six, and at the time of his death, left no widow, but left him surviving the following named children viz David C Van Osdoll, Deborah Phillips, Jane Field and Mary Dorgan, That they are his only surviving children and each of them are over twenty one Years of Age — „ In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official Seal of said Court in the city of New York this 22 nd day of July 1847.
James Cooner, Clerk
M.W.

State of New York Secretary's Office
I certify that it appears by the Military Register in this office that John Van Osdall was enlisted as a soldier in the fifth New York Regiment Captain Rosecrance's company on the second day of May 1780 and was discharged December 15. 1780.
Arch d Campbell Dep Sec. of State
Albany July 26. 1847
Unit M. ... relative to the

State of New York D r
To John Van Nosdall
1778 July 20. To my pay as a Corporal in Col. M c Cloughrys Regt. during my captivity from 6 th October 1777 to this day is 9 m 14 d 793 Dollars 79 3/4 Cents $ 27,15. 5 Audited 15 Augt. 1786.
Comptroller Office Albany 26. July 1847
I certify that the pending is a true extract from Book B. Audited Accounts page 41, relating to the Revolutionary period
Philip Schuyler (comp r )

In pursuance of a law passed the 27th of April, 1784, entitled "An act for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their service in the late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned," the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at five per cent per annum, viz :
  28 th Dec, 1782, John Van Osdell Serjt. £ 31 9 4 7 26   19 th Dec, 1781, L co L co 31 4 0   25, Dec, 1779 John Van Osdell Capt. 5 7 7   Capt. J. Miller from 10 May to 25 Dec 1779 7-15   Col. Miller from 2 " " 15 Dec from 1780 7-13   Leut. H. Van Dyke Sept 7-26   22-28 
STATE OF NEW-YORK,
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, 26 th July — 1847.
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. 1. 2. & 3. now remaining in this office, and that the service for which the certificates above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz :
 First—under Capt. John S. Wardenburg in Col. Frederick Weissenfels Reg't.  Second " " John Bruns " " Albert Pawling "  Third " " William Faustman " " L co "  Fourth " " " " " "  Fifth " " " " " "  Sixth " " 31. 9. 4 " " " "  Seventh " " 20 " " " "  Eighth " " 62 50 " " " "  Ninth " " 1-16 " " " "  Tenth " " 77 8 66 " " " "  Eleventh " " 59 33 " " " "  Twelfth " " " " " " 
1847.
3 1/2 6 2 0 7 7
433 Philip Scheffer (comp t )

'Sacred to the memory of John Vanosdell A soldier of the Revolution Died August 14 th 1836 aged 80 years 7 months and 9 days.'
Here sleeps the man who sunk to rest, With all his country's wishes blest."
"John Vanosdell. Died August 14 th 1836 aged 80 years 7 months and 9 Days."
John Hutchings and James Riker Jr being severally and duly sworn, depose and say, that they were each personally acquainted with John Vanosdell (the father of David C Vanosdell, and Deborah Vanosdell, now the widow of John Phillips, — Jane Vanosdell, now widow of Jacob McCall, and Mary Vanosdell, now wife of Andrew Dorgan.) and having compared the above records, testify that they are correct copies, the first of the inscription on the tombstone of said John Vanosdell, and the second, of a record made in the family bible of one of his sons in law, at the time of the decease of said John Vanosdell.
Sworn to before me this 24 th day of August 1849 { John Hutchings James Riker Jr.
John M c Dwoy Commission of Deeds
This is to certify that I am personally and intimately acquainted with John Hutchings and James Riker Jr and have been for many years and know them both to be men of character & standing and would not hesitate to believe any declaration made by either of them New York August the 24 th 1849 John M c Dwoy

STATE OF NEW-YORK, CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW-YORK, } ss.
I, James Conner , CLERK of the City and County of New-York, and also CLERK of the Court of Common Pleas, for the said City and County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That John M. Dewey, Esq before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was, at the time of taking the same, a Commissioner of the Court in and for said City and County, duly commissioned and sworn, and authorized by the laws of this State to take the same; and that I believe the Signature of said Commissioner thereunto subscribed is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the 28 th day of August 184 7
James Conner Clerk.

October 23, 1939
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Mr. G. A. Van Nosdall Apartment # 14 238 West 56th Street New York City
JOHN VAN OSDOLL S. 23462 BA-J/MLB
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the records of all soldiers with the name John Van Nosdall who served in the Revolutionary War from New York State.
You are furnished herein the record of the only John Van Osdoll, under any spelling who served from New York in the Revolutionary War records of this office. The data therein were obtained from the papers in pension claim, S. 23462, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of John Van Osdoll and names of his parents were not given.
While living with his brother, Tunis Van Osdoll, in Montgomery, Orange County, New York, John Van Osdoll enlisted in 1775, served as private in Captain Wynkoop's company, Colonel Richmore's (probably meant for Ritzema's) New York regiment at Quebec and after having served a year, returned to New York State. He enlisted in April, 1777, served as private in Captains Palmer's and Stewart's companies, Colonel William Allison's New York regiment, then served as corporal in Captain Hutchins' company, Colonel Dubois' New York regiment, stationed on the frontiers of Orange and Ulster Counties, was wounded and taken prisoner at the battle of Fort Montgomery, October 6, 1777, in which his brother, Tunis, was also engaged but escaped capture, while John was confined in the North Dutch Church, Sugar House and Old Jersey Prison Ship, then in the Hospital, and was exchanged October 26, 1778. He enlisted May 10, 1779, was appointed sergeant in Captain William Faulkner's company, served also in Captain Vanderbergh's company and under Colonels James McCloughrey, Albert Pawling, Marinus Willett and Van Cortland in the New York troops and was discharged January 1, 1780. He served a tour from

May 2, to December 15, 1780, but did not give names of officers or other details. He served a tour in 1781, length of which was not given, as a sergeant in Captain John Burnett's company, Colonel Albert Pawling's New York regiment. He served, also, a tour of eight or nine months in 1782 as sergeant in Captain John L. Hardenbergh's company, Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Weisenfels' New York regiment.
The soldier was allowed pension on his application executed January 30, 1829, at which time he was aged seventy-three years and a resident of New York City. He died there August 14, 1836. At the time of his death, he was First Lieutenant of The Independent Veterans Corps of Artillery for New York City.
John Van Osdoll's wife, name not designated, was aged sixty-eight years in 1829. She did not survive the soldier.
The soldier was survived by children, all of whom were residents of New York City in 1847. Their names were as follows, but ages were not given:
David C. Van Osdoll, still of New York City in 1855.
Deborah, widow of John Phillips
Jane, widow of Jacob G. Theall
Mary, wife of Andrew Dorgan. She died prior to 1855, leaving several heirs.
Reference was made in the claim to another brother of John Van Osdoll, namely, Abraham Van Osdoll who, during the Revolutionary War, was employed in a mill on Murderers Creek, in Orange County, New York, and who died prior to 1844 in New York City.
In 1834, James Riker, son-in-law of John Van Osdoll, stated in New York City before one Richard Riker, Recorder for New York City, that he had known John Van Osdoll nineteen years ten months, but he did not state the name of soldier's daughter whom he married, nor give any relationship to Richard Riker. In 1840, James Riker, soldier's grandson, was living in Harlem, New York City, and still living there in 1855. One D. Phoenix Riker was then Commissioner of Deeds for New York City; his relationship to the other persons of that name not stated. In 1840, Mrs. Jane Van Osdoll, widow of soldier's brother, Tunis Van Osdoll, was aged ninety-four years and still living in the same house

in Montgomery, Orange County, New York, in which she was living during the Revolutionary War.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Resolutions
23462 INVALID.
File No. 23462
John Van Osdel Serjt New York
Act: June 7 th 89
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 492
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Apr. 3/36 Sold in person P. Isham, New York, N.Y. W.E.
1938-Oct. 26 - Mrs. O. L. Moore av. cost of 69 pp. of photo copies, also chat her rec. & 4 others would be given her without cost. See encl. letter herein dated Nov. 8 - 1938. MN 6 1938, Nov. 17 - sent to Mrs. O. L. Moore 1939 Oct 23 - sent to G. A. Van Ness MKB

THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
The Veterans' Administration Washington, D. C.

Had been ans when this came
Apartment Number 14, 238-West 56th Street, New York City, N. Y. October 20th, 1939.
Gentlemen:-
About a month ago, I wrote to you, asking that you furnish me with any information you may have regarding the services during the Revolutionary War of men by the name of John Van Nosdall (4 of that name served in the Revolution from New York State). To date, I have received no reply. Will you be so kind as to refer to my letter and let me have the information requested therein at your earliest convenience, thereby obliging,
Faithfully yours,
G. A. VAN NOSDALL.
P. S. I wrote to you at the suggestion of the War Dept.

John Van Oldool
H. M. T. Bergen. May 12 th .

Dept. Int. Rev. Off. May 12 th 1866.
Sir:
After considerable delay, occasioned by an effort to gather some information from the Office of the Comptroller of M y . I have the honor to state in answer to the enclosed letter of Jas. Riker Esq r . which you transmitted to this Office for consideration that, the several statements of Col. Ellison & St. Col. Wisner in 1777, and of Col. Paulding, in 1779, and of Col. Willett, in 1789, and Col. Paulding, in 1781 & of Col. Meisenfelf, in 1782, are not so arranged as to enable me to give a succinct history of them. As Van Osdall appears to have The evidence is conclusive that, John Van Osdall served, under the Officers, and during the periods the above named named. It consists of account & parole proof. but, it does not satisfactorily appear, where he was stationed in what battle, he was engaged in  either what region he was there, or in what battle, or in what he was engaged. It appears that, Your Correspondent is possessed of this general information, He desires to desire  information of the to be informed however of the precise period when Van Osdall entered the service in 1777. There is no

recent evidence upon this point in this Office. It is shown however by the testimony of Capt. W m Faulkner, that Van Dorn enlisted into his Company in Col. 10th  Miss. Regt. that in April 1861, and served until the Battle & taking of Fort Montgomery, Oct. 6 th 1861, when he was taken prisoner by the enemy, & was, in Captivity, about 10 months. This statement is corroborated by the Affidavit of Elnathan Sears, who states that he, Sears, became acquainted with Van Dorn, in June 1861, that he was at that time was, a Member of Capt. W m Faulkner's Comp. in Col. 10th  Miss. Regt.; with him Sears, that they served together until Oct. 6 th 1861, when both were taken prisoners, at the Battle & taking of Fort Montgomery, that they were confined together in the Old Ferry Prison Ship, and after remaining in Captivity, something over nine months, were released.
I have upon file a copy of the "True Son" a newspaper printed & published in New York City, on the 25 th Nov. 1845, which contains an Article upon the subject of Emancipation relating to  the  incidents, & which occurred on Emancipation and occurrences which took place, when Sir Guy Carleton evacuated N. York City, Nov. 25 th 1783, in

which John Rawdell, is the subject of much laudable comment. As Mr. Riker has not seen the article in question, I will furnish him with a copy.
Thanesa; X.O.
Wm. J. G. Bergen, No. Reps.

New York June 20 th 1834.
I Thomas Ayres of The City of New York certify That. I am A. Revolutionary Pensioner. That I Listed and Served Nine Months in the Lavy Service under Capt. Faulkenier Col n . Pauldings Regiment and That I was well acquainted with John - Van Osdell, who served as Sergeant during the whole Nine months. and that I have been well acquainted with him ever since and that he is now Living in New York. ————— Thomas his Ayres mark
Sworn before me this } 20 th day of June 1834 }
D. P. Riker Commissioner of deeds

John Van Osdolle, N.Y. act 7 June 1832 p 217 6
Pension Office August 9. 1847 } To what time was he last paid G. C. A.
This case was answered last week. Paid to 4 th March 1834.
W. L. G.

John Van Osdell, N. York Wk, ad June 7. 1832, at $ 24:76 per Ann.
(Certificate issued 14 June 1834)
Be pleased to say to what time he was last paid
Pension Office } July 30. 1847. }
Paid to March 4 th 1834.
B. B.

Let to Wm Valentine
August 13. 47
John Van Osdell
Let to Wm Valentine
Sept 1. 1847

Memory what is contained in Piker's letter, John Van Arsdall, from 75 to 77. Was he in the Canoe Expedition in 75 under Galt. We out saw the settlers of Harlem and French or Walloons. There were they flew from France to England in Queen Elizabeth's time, returned at Canterbury into the service of Archbishop Bancroft from thence to Leyden. When they or rather their children came to Harlem, they were at Leyden at the time of the Pilgrim fathers, without saving a word about the Pilgrims, their French Walloons, Huguenots, in point of devotion to religion, in love of freedom & liberality of spirit towards those who differed from them quite equal to their English brethren. 28,773 - A at 33 - A at 18. 20.046 -

New York (Honon)
John Van Osdell, died who was a private, Corporal & Sergeant New York troops
June 7 Oct 1st July 1832,
8 mo 19 private $28,76
7 " 15 Corporal 27,49
7 " 26 Sergeant 39,33 $95.58
Call March 4, 1831,
and Aug. 14, 1836, when he died, deducting former payments at $91:60 per annum.
To David C. Van Osdell, Deborah Phillips James Theall, and surviving children, &c.
James Riker, Harlem New York

State of New-York, } ss. ORANGE COUNTY, }
I, LEBBEUS L. VAIL, Clerk of the County of Orange, Do Hereby Certify, That William Boale Esq — whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgement of the annexed Affidavit — — — — — and thereon written, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgement, a Judge of Orange Common Pleas in, and for the county aforesaid, dwelling in the said county, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorised to take the same: and further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said William Boale Esq — — — — — and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof or acknowledgement, is genuine.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of the said county, the — 24 th day of June 1835
Lebbeus L. Vail County Clerk.

City and County of New-York, ss. I William Faulkner of the town of Wallkill County of Orange and state of New York being sworn do say I was
of _____ being sworn, saith, that I was well acquainted with John Van Arsdale he entered in the service of the United States against the common Enemy in the Month of April 1777 and served in the Regt. Commanded by Col. William Elison until the Battle and taking of fort Montgomery that he was a good soldier and was there taken Prisoner and prisoner he remained a Prisoner about ten months after that he enlisted in my company in Lieut. Col. Albert Pading Regt. on the tenth of May 1779 and served until the first of January 1780 and was then Honorably Discharged
Sworn before me this 29th day of May 1814
William Biddle one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas for Orange County in the State of New York
William Faulkner then Capt.

And the declaration further sheweth, that the said is now a citizen of the United States, resides in the city of New-York, and is, by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, in need of assistance from his country for support
Therefore the said _____ conceives himself entitled to the benefit of the Act of the Congress of the United States, entitled, "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," approved 18th March, 1818, and requests your Honor will examine into the Honor will examine into the truth of the matter aforesaid, certify and transmit it

28773 C
John C. of New York in who was a Private in y e command by Captain Wynkoop of the regiment commanded by Col Van Cortlandt in the New York line for 7 months 13 days
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 24 Dollars 76 Cents per a to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 day of June 1834 and Ser t . Hon ble C Boadle No Rep.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar - '34 - 8 7 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sep '34
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Jno. Cromwell Book E Vol. 4
Clerk,
Page 88

28/3 New York
John Van Osdell dec.
of New York in the State of New York who was a Pri. Capt & of the Comp y commanded by Captain Allyn Kroop of the Reg t commanded by Col. Van Patton in the New York line for 7 months 13 days, pr. 7 " 15 " " Corp t 7 " 26 " " Supt
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 91 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831. and ending 14th August, 1836, when he died
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 day of September, 1847, and sent to Wm. Valen- tine, Esq. Albany, N.Y.
Arrears to the 14th of Pensional allowance ending
Increased from $24.76 Deduct all former payments at this rate for same time. { Revolutionary Claim, up to 4th March 1834. } Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Th. Vumpkin Clerk, Book E 2 Vol. 4 Page 79
Payable to David C. Van Osdell De- borah Phillips, Jane Hild and Mary Dorgan only living chil- dren.

Report
L. G. Riker,
March 21/55

O. R.
20046
New York.
John Van Osdoll
of New York in the State of New York who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Wynkoop of the regiment commanded by Colonel Van Cortlandt in the New York line, for the term of two years from 1781 to 1783.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 30 th day of January 1829 and
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th of February 1829 and sent to the Hon. C.C. Cambreleng, House of Representatives.
the Roll on _____ day of 1829 and notification sent to at Pension commencing on the 1829
Amount due on 4th of March 1829 }
$ 9:54
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, May 1, 1820.
See let to Hon. C. Bodle Apr. 15 '54

Vide.
declaration under act of 7. June '32 & certificate under that of 1878 within -

January 27, 1940.
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Mrs. I. W. Marshon 159 Nassau Street Princeton, New Jersey
BA-J/ADY John Van Pelt R.10888
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to John Van Pelt, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, of New Jersey.
The record of the only John Van Pelt of New Jersey that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office is furnished you herein as found in the papers on file in pension claim, R.10888, based upon his military service in that war.
John Van Pelt was born April 8, 1758, in Jamaica, Long Island, New York, or on Staten Island, New York, where he was reared. The names of his parents are not shown.
He died in 1826 or 1827, in Yates County, New York.
He married immediately after peace was declared, place not stated, Sarah, the daughter of John Platt. She was born February 14, 1766, place, and the name of her mother are not shown.
Sarah Van Pelt, widow of John Van Pelt, applied for pension on account of his services in the Revolutionary War, in Penn Yan, Yates County, New York, in 1851. She Ref. Book. was living in Ontario County, New York, in 1852. It was stated that while a resident of Richmond, Staten Island, New York, John Van Pelt enlisted in 1779, and served seven or eight months in Captains Daniel Williams' and George Lane's Companies, Colonels Albert Pawling's and Ludington's New York Regiments; that he went to Middlesex County, New Jersey, and enlisted, date, and names of officers not stated, in the New Jersey troops, served several months, and was wounded in the battle of Springfield; that he was wounded at the taking of the Hessians at Trenton, no details of this service given.
The claim was not allowed as proof of service was

not furnished as required by the pension laws.
In 1859, Samuel Waggoner and his wife, Charlotte, were residents of Jamaica, Long Island, New York. Said Charlotte Waggoner was the youngest daughter of John and Sarah Van Pelt. her age not stated.
In 1853, William Van Pelt was living in Williamsville, New York, his age not shown. He was a grandson of John and Sarah Van Pelt. The names of his parents not designated.
John Van Pelt had a cousin, John Van Pelt, his age not shown.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

City and County of New York ss.
Filed Jan 27 Jan 2 1829
Marinus Wiltlett being duly sworn doth depose and say that he commanded the fifth New York Regiment in the line of the said State of New York on the Continental Establishment in the Revolutionary War, that he is well acquainted with John Van Osdall a Soldier and Sergeant in the said Regiment and that he John Van Osdall enlisted in the said fifth New York Regiment in the line of the State of New York on the Continental Establishment, and continued to serve therein during his command for at least one year, when he was transferred to Col Van Courtlandt's Regiment that he was Uniformly a good Soldier and attentive to his duties
Sworn before me this 28 th day of January in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred And twenty Nine,
M Wiltlett
Evert A Bancker Commissioner
City and County of New York ss. I Thomas Jeremiah Clerk of the City and County of New York, and also Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said City and County do hereby Certify that the above Affidavit is a true Copy of one now on file in my office, which said affidavit is filed under an Order of the Said Court of Common Pleas, as the true Copy of an Original delivered to John Van Osdall for the Purpose of Procuring his Pension as a Soldier of the Revolution. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court this 15 th day of January 1830
Thomas Jeremiah Clerk Sec

Harlem, N.Y. Jan 17 th 1855.
L. P. Waldo, Esq.
Dear Sir, I herewith enclose you the application of the heirs of John Vanosdell for arrears of pension; together with the proofs. It is to be regretted that the evidence for a part of the service claimed, (that under Capt. Burnet,) is chiefly circumstantial. I have entertained the hope that the records in your department will throw light on that service, & if so I trust that the affidavits showing that Vanosdell was a neighbor of Capt. Burnet, that he was in the service that year, & that he used to declare in his former life that he had served under Burnet, &c. will be deemed sufficient to establish that service.
It is perhaps proper to add in explanation of the interest I have taken in this matter, that I believe the claim is just, the applicants are worthy, & a part of them much in need of the relief which they will experience if their claim is allowed.
Yours respectfully James Riker. "

November 16, 1938
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Mrs. O. L. Moore 305 Ridge Avenue Winnetka, Illinois
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of November 3, in response to one from this office dated October 26, 1938, in regard to photostatic copies of papers on file in certain Revolutionary War pension claims.
Your cooperation in the matter of the preservation of these old records is very much appreciated, in view of the fact that you can use the official reports in your work instead of photostatic copies.
All papers in the claims for pensions based upon service in the Revolutionary War of the following given  five persons have been examined in your behalf and the data found has  have been incorporated in five separate reports herewith, that is, of -
Cornelius Van Arsdalen, No. 7292 Cornelius O. Van Arsdalen, No. 2978 Colonel Samuel Newell, R. 7617 William Owens (pensioner of Pulaski County, Kentucky), W. 8493 John Van Osdoll, S. 23462
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
Belongs in
five OK on orig - residence not on orig -

November 17, 1938
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Mrs. O. L. Moore 305 Ridge Avenue Winnetka, Illinois
JOHN VAN OSDOLL S. 23462 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
The record of John Van Osdoll follows as found in the papers on file in pension claim, S. 23462, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of John Van Osdoll and names of his parents are not shown.
While residing with his brother, Tunis Van Osdoll, in Montgomery, Orange County, New York, John Van Osdoll enlisted in 1775, served as private in Captain Wynkoop's company, Colonel Richmore's (probably meant for Ritzema's) New York regiment at Quebec and after having served a year returned to New York State. He enlisted in April, 1777, and served as private in Captains Palmer's and Stewart's companies, Colonel William Allison's New York regiment, then served as corporal in Captain Hutchins' company, Colonel Dubois' New York regiment, stationed on the frontiers of Orange and Ulster Counties, was wounded and taken prisoner at the battle of Fort Montgomery, October 6, 1777, in which his brother, Tunis, was also engaged but escaped capture while John was confined in the North Dutch Church, Sugar House and Old Jersey Prison Ship, then in the Hospital and was exchanged October 26, 1778. He enlisted May 10, 1779, was appointed sergeant in Captain William Faulkner's company, served also in Captain Vanderbergh's company and under Colonels James McCloughrey, Albert Pawling, Marinus Willett and Van Cortland in the New York troops and was discharged January 1, 1780. He served a tour from May 2, to December 15, 1780, but did not give names of officers or other details. He served a tour in 1781, length of which was not given, as a sergeant in Captain John Burnett's company, Colonel Albert Pawling's New York regiment. He served also a tour of eight or nine months in 1782 as sergeant in Captain John L. Hardenbergh's company, Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Weisenfels' New York regiment.
The soldier was allowed pension on his application executed January 30, 1829, at which time he was aged seventy-three years and a resident of New York City. He died there August 14, 1836. At the time of his death, he

was First Lieutenant of The Independent Veterans Corps of Artillery for New York City.
John Van Osdoll's wife, whose name was not designated, was aged sixty-eight years in 1829. She did not survive the soldier.
The soldier was survived by children, all of whom were residents of New York City in 1847. Their names were as follows, but ages not given:
David C. Van Osdoll, still of New York City in 1855
Deborah, widow of John Phillips
Jane, widow of Jacob G. Theall
Mary, wife of Andrew Dorgan. She died prior to 1855, leaving several heirs.
Reference was made in the claim to another brother of John Van Osdoll, namely, Abraham Van Osdoll who, during the Revolutionary War, was employed in a mill on Murderers Creek, in Orange County, New York, and who died prior to 1844 in New York City.
In 1834, James Riker, son-in-law of John Van Osdoll, stated in New York City before one Richard Riker, Recorder for New York City, that he had known John Van Osdoll nineteen years, ten months, but did not state the name of soldier's daughter whom he married, nor give any relationship to Richard Riker. In 1840, James Riker, soldier's grandson, was living in Harlem, New York City, and still living there in 1855. One D. Phoenix Riker was then Commissioner of Deeds for New York City; his relationship to the other persons of that name not stated. In 1840, Mrs. Jane Van Osdoll, widow of soldier's brother, Tunis Van Osdoll, was aged ninety-four years and still living in the same house in Montgomery, Orange County, New York, in which she was living during the Revolutionary War.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

305 Ridge Ave., Winnetka, Ill., Nov. 3, 1938.
Veterans' Bureau Washington, D. C. Attention Mr. A. H. Miller. —
Your letter of Oct. 26th was received and I fully appreciate how important it is that all old valuable records be handled as seldom and as carefully as possible and in view of what you say is the condition of the records I want, I shall be quite satisfied to have official reports on the following persons: —
1. John Van Osdell of New York State S. 23462, 2. William Owens of Kentucky W. 8493 3. Colonel Samuel Newell R. 7617 4. Cornelius O. Van Arsdalen 2978 5. Cornelius Van Arsdalen 7292
Any data you can furnish as to residence, service, ages, family, etc. of each person will be much appreciated.

Thanking you in advance, I am Very truly yours,
Grace Owens Moore. (Mrs. O. L.)

October 26, 1938.
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BA-J/ady John Van Osdoll S.23462
Mrs. O. L. Moore 305 Ridge Avenue Winnetka, Illinois
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you state that you do want photostatic copies of the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claims for pension of John Van Arsdale of New York, William Owens, pensioner of Pulaski County, Kentucky, Colonel Samuel Newell (R.7617), Cornelius O. Van Arsdalen (2978) and Cornelius Van Arsdalen(7292), the cost of which this office would report to you.
It is regretted indeed that your letter has not been reached in turn at an earlier date, however, the papers in the claims for pension cited above, John Van Osdoll of New York State, S.23462, William Owens of Kentucky, W.8493, and those under the other numbers designated by you, have all been examined and in these claims the papers are found to be very fragile, even brittle, and some arranged under ribbons and seals, as was required at that time, in such a way that the preparation of photostatic copies must be necessarily more or less injurious to the old documents.
An estimate has been made in the case of John Van Osdoll (S.23462). There are sixty-nine pages to be copied. The cost of photostatic copies is twenty-five cents a page, making cost of copies in this case $17.25.
Every effort is made daily for the preservation of these valuable old papers. It is believed that you will appreciate this fact. In this particular instance, in view of the condition of the papers, an extra effort will be made, with the limited clerical force, to furnish you the data contained in the other four claims, by a very careful examination of each page and the incorporation in four separate reports, all data pertaining to

residences, service, ages, family etc., found in those claims, in place of the photostatic copies, and the same in regard to John Van Osdoll, should that be agreeable to you.
If you decide that the five official reports will not suffice, you may make remittance of $17.25 for copies from the John Van Osdoll case, by money order drawn to the order of the Treasurer of the United States and mail to the Veterans Administration, and prompt reply will be made in quotations on the others. It will be very gratifying if you can use the official reports in regard to each, which reports have been accepted as authentic by various historical, patriotic and genealogical societies. No cost will be made for the official reports.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

305 Ridge Ave., Winnetka, Illinois, August 25, 1938.
Mr. A. H. Hiller, Veterans Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Hiller, —
Am so sorry not to have sooner acknowledged your letter of August 9 th but have been out of town and had company too, so am just now finding time to answer.
Yes, I'm interested in having photostatic copies of papers on file in reference to Cornelius Van Arsdalen #7292 Cornelius O. Van Arsdalen #2978 Colonel Samuel Newell R 7617 William Owens, pensioner of Pulaski Co., Kentucky Jan or John Van Arsdale of New York, prominent in the Revolutionary War.
In your letter you state that if I decide to obtain photostatic copies of them all, more detailed

information in regard to the order will be given before any remittance shall be made." Will you please advise and I will at once send remittance?
Very truly yours,
Grace Owens Moore. (Mrs. O. L.)

August 9, 1938
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Mrs. O. L. Moore 305 Ridge Avenue Winnetka, Illinois
BA-J/MMHF:MLB Rev. War Data
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request photostatic copies of the papers on file in claims for pension of
Cornelius Van Arsdalen, No. 7292
Cornelius O. Van Arsdalen, No. 2978
Colonel Samuel Newell, R.7617
William Owens, pensioner of Pulaski
County, Kentucky. 77. 8493
Jan or John Van Arsdale of New York, prominent in the Revolutionary War. John Van Arsdoll, 8.23462
The records noted above have been examined and an estimate made of the cost of photostatic copies, which has been found to be approximately $58.00. If this amount exceeds that which you care to pay, it may be stated that a careful examination will be made of all papers in any two cases you may designate, and the data found will be incorporated in two separate reports for you without cost. Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data, it is impossible, with the present clerical force available for this work, to furnish a report in regard to each one of the five named.
If you decide to obtain the photostatic copies of them all, more detailed information in regard to the order will be given before any remittance shall be made.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

305 Ridge Ave. Winnetka, Ill. May 29, 1938.
Interior Dept., Bureau of Pensions of Revolutionary War, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen: -
Please advise cost of photo static copies of all records you have about Jan or John Van Arsdale (or ex) who was prominent during Revolution and on Evacuation Day, Nov. 25, 1783

when the British evacuated N. Y. and the American troops reentered the city, said John climbed greased pole and tore down the British colors and rove a new halyard through the pulley so that the American flag could be unfurled over the city.
An early reply will be appreciated.
Respectfully,
Grace Owens Moore. (Mrs. O. L.)

305 Ridge Ave. Winnetka, Illinois May 29, 1938.
Dept. Interior - Bureau of Pensions Revolutionary War, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen: -
Will you please advise cost of photo static copies of any records you may have pertaining to the following?
✓ 1. Cornelius A. Van Arsdalen 1st Lt. Duick's New Jersey Troops, Revolutionary War pension # 7292 ✓ 2. Cornelius O. Van Arsdalen married Elizabeth, daughter of Cornelius A. Van Arsdalen widow file # 2978 ✓ 3. Colonel Samuel Sewell pension # R 7617 died 1841 near Crawfordsville, Indiana - moved from Ky. in 1836 or 1838. ✓ 4. William Owens — Pulaski Co., Kentucky. Pensioned from Pulaski Co. Ky. on June 20, 1834 - died Aug. 9, 1836.
An early reply will be appreciated.
Respectfully, RECEIVED A. G. O. JUN 1 1938
Grace Owens Moore. (Mrs. O. L.)

A. G. 201 Van Arsdalen, Cornelius A. (5-29-38) ORD
1st Ind.
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War Department, A.G.O., June 14, 1938. -To the Veterans' Administration, Record Verification Unit, Washington, D. C. *ATTENTION: Miss Nevitt.
1. The writer has been informed of this reference by letter, a copy of which is attached.
1 Enclosure: AGO Letter 6-14-38
E. S. ADAMS Major General, The Adjutant General.
By RAR
COPY FOR VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION.

(COPY) WAR DEPARTMENT THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE WASHINGTON
A. G. 201 Van Arsdalen, Cornelius A. (5-29-38) ORD
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June 14, 1938.
Mrs. O. L. Moore, 305 Ridge Avenue, Winnetka, Illinois.
Dear Madam:
I have your letter of May 29, 1938, addressed to the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions Revolutionary War, Washington, D. C., in which you request information relative to the cost of photostatic copies of certain pension records pertaining to Cornelius A. Van Arsdalen and several other men who served in the Revolutionary War.
As the matter pertains to the Veterans' Administration, Washington, D. C., your letter has been transmitted to that office from which you will no doubt receive a reply in due course.
Very truly yours,
E. S. ADAMS Major General, The Adjutant General. By LAR
Copy for the Veterans' Administration

File in
J. 23462
[Faint, mirrored handwritten text, likely bleed-through from the reverse side of the page]

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY,
146 BROADWAY, (Room 409.)
New York, April 6 th 189 6
Dear Mr. Lockhart:
Commissioner & & &
My dear Sir, I have to acknowledge the receipt of abstract of services of John Van Odell - a veteran of the Revolutionary War - and to return you the thanks of the Society. (I am) Very truly yours,
C. D. Shum Secretary
The Hon. Wm. Lockhart Commissioner & & & Bureau of Pensions Department of the Interior Washington D. C.

only one John Van Nosdall who served from N. York all Spel surname Schuchert
Apartment Number 14, 238-West 56th Street, New York City, N. Y. October Second, 1939.
The Veteran's Administration, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
From "New York in the Revolution," I find that four men of the name of John Van Nosdall served during the American Revolution, from New York State.
As my ancestor, in Revolutionary War times, was a John Van Nosdall, and I am desirous of becoming a member of the "Sons of the Revolution," I am writing to ask if you can give me any information regarding the four men of the name of John Van Nosdall who served our country during the Revolution - i. e., where they were born, from what town or county they enlisted, where they retired to, upon being mustered out of the service, and, if pensioned, who signed receipts for pension, and, if possible, names of any descendants known to your organization.
Thanking you, in advance, for any information you may be able to give me, I beg to remain, Gentlemen,
Faithfully yours,
JA Van Nosdall
GAV: ECO:

Taken from Pension Roll published by order of Congress. "John Van Osdoll, Private in the N York continental service Placed on pension roll Feb 7. 1829. Pension commenced Jan 30. 1829. amount of Pension - $96.00 per Annum. — — — I. V. Private in N Y line: enrolled June 14. 1834, pension commenced March 4. 1831. amount of Pension $24.76 c.
Act of May 15, 1828 cases adjudicated in Treasury many cases papers not here (Det. Ad. or Pen. Off.) 77518
Payments to be made at New York by the Fred. Meek & Bank Agent for paying Pension- ers in the Agency of
New York
Recorded in the Pension Off. file, in Book E Vol. 4 Page 88 by Jno. Cromwell Clerk.
Received of Andrew Banker, July 1839.

Records not destroyed after he received his pension but before.
WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, John Van Osdoll of the State — of New York — who was a Private in the Revolutionary Army
is entitled to receive — Twenty-four — dollars and Seventy-six cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, 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 14 th day of June — one thousand eight hundred and thirty-four.
Lewis Cass. Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. G. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.

I Certify That I served as A Soldier in the Year 1782. Eight or Nine months Under Cpt. Hornbeck in Col n Frederick Weysenfalls Regiment and that I Was Personally acquainted with John Van Osdel and that he was Orduly Sergeant and served as Such during the Said term when we were — Both honorably Discharged New York Jan y 21. 1835 — William Sillworth
The above deposition was sworn to before me this 21 Day of January 1835
J. Phoenix Riker,
Commissioner of deeds in and for the City and County of New York.

Elbert Haring
March 1. 1836
G.C.
Acorda V 31. page 2.52

War Department
Pension Office
Feb. 29 th 1836
Mar. 9 th
Sir The Hapsburg from the letter addressed to you by E. A. Baccus Esq., relative to the pension of John Van Osdole that an additional allowance is claimed - Mr Van Osdole states in his original declaration that in 1775 he entered the Richmond Col Riffle  Regt was at the Army in Capt Wm Rooper's Company, and continued there until May 1779 when he was transferred to a sergeant in Capt Van denburgh's Company 5 th Regt, commanded by Col Willett continued in the same until 1781 when he was transferred to Col the 2 nd Regt Col Van Cort- landt's regt and continued there until the end of the war - In a supplemental affidavit the  officer states that he it is alleged that by the claimant that he was a Sergeant in Capt Faulkner's Company in 1777 and that he was taken prisoner at Fort Montgomery and not discharged until until

Four months after his enlistment — To the best of Capt Wijnkoop's company in 1775 Col Ricketson is of opinion that there is no evidence in the Department of the existence of a New York  at that period reg t , under the com- mand of an Officer of the name of Ricketson, nor is there any evidence of that a Capt of the name of Wijnkoop had the command of a company of New York troops at that time as in the siege of Ticonderoga of the period in the 5 th reg t of the New York line the evidence is conclusive that the claimant served but 7 Mos & 13 days, and  private as a p t thru as a private. as Col Willett states in his affidavit that he belonged to the the claimant in 1779 & 1780 the claimant was a Sergeant in the 5 th reg t then under his command —
It is undoubtedly remarkable not easy to under- not easy to under- stand why Col Willett in the description of his own regiment should have erroneously stated in three different affidavits, the  its number he was supposed to be it is, however too likely that he was mistaken by the rolls of the reg t that he was mistaken as to the grade of the officer and as to the duration of his term of service There are two witnesses in support of the claim to service

in Capt Faulkners Company in 1777, but before it can be allowed the Mr Van Osdel must give a satisfactory reason for not having effected it in his original disputation
Elbert Haring Esq Commrs of Indian Affairs Present

Ans. Aug. 18 th 1835.
Nov. Dec. 20
John Van Buren
replies to John Quincy Adams
Edwards Esq. Washington
Hon. C. G. Ferris

Washington Dec 19 th 1834
Dear Sir
I respectfully submit the enclosed to your examination - Will you at your leisure give the leisure give the case your attention and oblige me by your advice in the premises
In all respect fully your obed servt
Chas H. Ferris
To J. L. Edwards Esq r
P.S. Please return the letter with your answer if not necessary to be returned

Pension Office 93 August 13 th , 1847
Sir,
The evidence presented in the case of John Van Osdel decd is sufficient to establish, in addition to his service under Col Willett in 1780 for which he was pensioned in 1834, 7 Mo 15 days as a Corporal in 1779 under Capt Faulkner of Col Paulings Regiment and 7 Mo 26 days as a Sergeant under Capt Hardenburgh of Col Messengerts Regiment but in order to authorize the issuing of a certificate to his Children embracing this service, some evidence of a more certain character such as is afforded by the register of the Church, or the books of the Undertaker who officiated at his funeral, or the Physician who attended him in his last illness showing clearly the particular day on which he died, should be produced. The Obituary notice published nearly 10 years after the alleged date of that event is not at all satisfactory upon this point.
In recitation of his declarations Van Osdel claimed prior to service under Capt Burnet

and the proof as file now before the Department is not at all satisfactory to identify him with the prisoner under Col. M c Clanahan, represent  who was these terms therefore cannot be included in the readjustment of this Claim
Very Elmer T.
Aug 13 '47
William Valentine Ely Albany NY

Letter to J. S. Edwards Esq.

Sir
Albany N.Y. August 30 th 1847
Enclosed is additional evidence of the date of the death of John Van Osdoll, required by Your Letter of the 13 th Inst, not waiving the inquiry however, upon that point in my Letter of the 16 th Inst
I am Yours very respectfully
Wm Valentine
J. S. Edwards Esq Court of Pensions Washington

Augt. 19 47
Miss Cane
John Van Osdel
J. G. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

quit
Albany N.Y. August 16 th 1847
Sir
In Your Letter of the 13 th Inst in the case of John Van Osdoll dec d You remark "That the obituary published nearly ten Years after the alleged date of the event, is not at all satisfactory upon this point" viz the date of his death, from which I infer that the certificate of a Court record which accompany the proofs I forwarded , has been overlooked by the Department. If any new rule on this point has recently been established it is desirable it should be made, at least I should be pleased to have direct instructions on this point by which I may be correctly guided in future
I am Yours very respectfully
Wm Valentine
J. S. Edwards Esq r Comm ee of Pensions Washington

Wm Valentine
Sept 1: 47

9 Pension Office August Sept 1. 1847
Sir,
In answer to your letter of the 16 th inst. I have to inform you that the Certificate of the Court in the Case of John Van Osdel was not overlooked in the examination of his Claim. But as the nature of the testimony upon which that Certificate was given was not stated, it was not deemed sufficient to establish the day of his death with the certainty required by the rules.
No new rule has been established upon this point. All Claimants are bound to produce the best attainable evidence and it must be shown that the requisitions of my letter of the 13 th inst cannot be complied with before a Certificate can issue to in this case upon proof of an inferior grade.
William Valentine Esq Albany N.Y.

F. L. Edwards Esq. Pennin office
122

Mr. Edwards will oblige Mr. Cambridge by examining the enclosed document and by enabling him to answer the letter here- with which he will # have the goodness to return.
Yours Very truly

Ref: Mr. Rusk, Off. 3 March 19 th 1866.
Sir, I have the honor to return herewith the letter of J. A. Riker, Esq., addressed to you on the 5 th inst. and in answer to his inquiries, have to state that, I am unable to find among the revolutionary rolls of this Office any evidence relating to the service of John Van Oldall, from 1775 to 1777. There is abundant evidence establishing his service from 77 to 82, but, I understand your correspondence does not seek this evidence. The only evidence relating to a service in '75 & 6, which has been is contained in the application of John Van Oldall, for a pension under the Act of 7 th June 1832. In this declaration Van Oldall states that, he went into service in March 1775, under Capt. Wm. Hook, in Col. Richmond's Regiment and  was  in service at  Quebec  where  he  was  in service at Quebec, then returned to N.Y., and went into the levy service both as a drill and recruiting sergeant, under Cols. Palmer and Stewart. Continued in this service until 1777. From this statement it appears

appear that, he was in the Canada Expedition under Genl. Montgomery. Whatever evidence exists relative to this expedition of an Authentic form should be found in the Office of the Comptroller. Quartermaster of State of the State of New York. There are but very few rolls in the Office of the Service of the New York Militia and State Troops, in the War of the Revolution.
If Mr. Connell, should desire information of the Service of Mr. Van Rensselaer, after the year 77, 78, 79, 80, 81 & 82, I should be happy to furnish it.
Yours sincerely, J. M. D. 1801
Hon. J. G. Bergin
Hon. Reps.
John Van Rensselaer
Hon. J. G. Bergin, March 19 th 1806.

James Riker March 21/55

Tenure Office, March 21. 1855,
Sir,
I have the day examined the claim for an increase of the pension of John Van Osdel, and have allowed the service since March 1832, when he was captured at Fort Gerry Montgomery - but only one month and 24 days of that service can be computed to the pension; for he had already been allowed for 22 months, and 24 days, and two years, in the computation of service for which pension, as allowed. The amount, at the rate of $3,888, per annum, from March 4, 1831 to the day of his death.
James Riker, Jr. Harlem, New York

Increase John Van Osdel NY act 7 June 1832
Adm
7 mo 24 days Serst. $39.33 7 " 15 " Corp. 27.50 7 " 13 " priv 24.77 $91.60
from 4 March 1831 to 14 th Augt. 1836, the day of his death payable to David C Van Osdel, Deborah Phil- lips, Jane Field and Mary Dorgan only surviving children of John Van Osdel and deduct- ing what has been paid at the rate of $24 33 per annum Mr Valentine Albany NY
Full Master Nov 21/1872

WAR D.
REVOLUT.
I Certify, That, in conformity to the Act of the 18 th of March 1818, &c. John Van Osdolle — late a Private of the Army of the Revolution is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the New York Agency, at the rate of Eight — dollars per month, to commence on the thirtieth day of January one thousand eight hundred and twenty-nine.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this seventh day of February one thousand eight hundred and twenty-nine.
P. B. Porter
J
Examined and countersigned,
James L. Edwards
[Signature]

Harry Vanderburgh Col Genl Stand & Right city of N. Yk
Payable semi-annually on the 4th of March and 4th of September, at New York
by the President of the U.S. States Branch Bank
No payment can be made on an original certificate, until the arrival of one or the other of the above dates after issuing the certificate.
Registered in Book L Vol. 5 page 148 by
J. L. Edwards, Clerk.
In this case the name must be dropt from the Pension Roll under the act of March 18. 1818, and inscribed on the roll under the act of June 7. 1832, allowing him the amount due to a private, for service from 2 d May 1780 to 15 December 1780. — send certificate to Hon. C Bodle H. R. 7 Mo. 13 days $24.76

In the Matter of John Van Ordell a Revolutionary Soldier —
Filed Sec. cur. 27 Jany 1879
Ent 5 Reg. 2 d May 80
dis 15 Dec. 80
7 Mo & 13 days

Supplementary Affidavit
City and State of New York, ss:
Marinus Willett being duly sworn doth depose and say, that he commanded the 5 th New York Regiment, in the Line of the said State of New York on the Continental Establishment, during the Revolutionary War; That he is well acquainted with John Van Asdoll, a soldier and sergeant in the said Regiment: That he John Van Asdoll enlisted in the said 5 th New York Regiment in the Line of the State of New York on the Continental Establishment, and continued to serve therein during his command for at least one year; when he was transferred to Colonel Van Courthandt's Regiment: That he was uniformly a good soldier and attentive to his duties.
Sworn before me this 26 th day of January in the year of our Lord, One thousand eight hundred and twenty Nine.
M. Willett Ever A. A. Brantner Commissioner

Letter
to A. S. Edwards Esq.

Albany N.Y. July 27 th 1847
Sir
Enclosed is the Declaration and proofs in the application of the children of John Van Osdoll deceased, for the pension which was due him at the time of his death under the Act of June 7 th 1832.
His name does not appear upon the books in New York, from which, in connection with other circumstances, it is believed, he never received any payment by virtue of the pension certificate issued to him, and which is herewith returned.
I also enclose the New York True Sun of November 25 th 1845 containing a biographical sketch of the Revolutionary services of Mr Van Osdoll,
I am Yours very respectfully W m Valentine "
J. S. Edwards Esq., Comm r of Pensions Washington

Capt. W m Faulkner, Says, Van Osdell, Indis: in April, 77, Served in Regt. Com: by Col. W m Ellison, until Ft. Montgomery was taken & was, then taken prisoner & remained prisoner about 10 months. On 10 th May, 79, Van Osdell enlisted under Capt. Faulkner & Col. Paudering & served to 1 st January 80.
Van Osdell, States in Dec: under art 18 th that, in May, 79, he was for 3 rd in Comp: of Van Derburgh, 5 th N.Y. Regt. Com: by Lt. Col. Willett & served to 81, when he was, transferred to Regt. Com: by Col. Van Cortlandt & Served in same to Close of Rev: War.
Col. Willett, Says, Van Osdell, Indis: in his Regt. the 5 th & served at least one year & was, then transferred to Col. Cortlandt's Regt.
Rolls show Van Osdell, Ind: in 5 th Regt. May 2 nd , 80 & was dis: 15 th Dec: 80.
Van Osdell, Says he was in 75, as priv: in Comp: of W m  Leach & Am- thuer until May, 79, when he was, apptd. Sergeant in Capt. Vanderburgh, in 5 th Regt. Continued to same until 81. Owing to the reduction of Regts; in 81, was, transferred to 7 th Regt. Com: by Col. Van Cortlandt & served to end of the War. With exception of 5 months war, in whole year.
Col. Willett, Says, in Jan: 79 & 80, Van Osdell, was, attached a Sergeant also attached to Capt. Vanderburgh.
Van Osdell, Says that, he was in service in 75, until March 75, under Capt. Nynkoop, Col. Richmond, Regt: Served One year went into service at Quebec. Then returned

W.H. went into the Ser. Service both as a Drie & recruit Sergeant, under Capt. Palmer & Stewart. Continued in this Service until '77. then Drie; under Col. Dubois, Capt. Hutchinson. in 2 weeks was taken prisoner & confined in the Sugar House & in O'Leary prison ship 11 months, after release went into Capt. Vanderburgh's Comp. & Col. Willett. was transferred to 2 nd Reg't in 81. under Capt. Vanderburgh & Col. Went Crossman. & remained until discharged.
W.H. 18
Chatham Ser. says Van Doodall was stationed at H. Montgomery in '77, under Capt. Hutchinson. Col. J. M. Clancy, as comd. as 1 st Drie. that 1 st Drie the Fort was taken & Van Doodall was a prisoner. that was prisoner in the Drie to Church prison ship, Hospital & Sugar House until '26 Oct. 78, when he was exchanged. Van Doodall was in Ser. in 80. under Col. Willett as Ser. & remained in this Ser. until fall of 80. Witness 10a, a Comrade & Drie;
Wm. Gilkeworth, a Drie, says in 83, Van Doodall served 8 or 9 months as a Ser. under Capt. Hornbeck & Col. Fried. Meyersfeldt. Witness on Meyersfeldt's roll.
Mr. A. G. Jensen, says Van Doodall served 9 months as Ser. under Capt. Hornbeck & Col. Paulsen.

Roll, Shaw Van Osdel, Sergeant Capt. Hawthorne was, allowed as prisoner & Hospital. in Col. M c Laughlin's Reg't from 6 th Oct r 77, to July, 20 th 78, = 9-14- pay $29.15.5 Served under Capt. W m Faulkner, Col. Pennington, as Compt. from 10 May to 25 th Dec r 79 as Compt. also under Capt. Burnett, Col. Pennington, from 2 nd May to 15 th Dec r 80 as Compt. + under Capt. Hardeburgh, Col. McRae, as Sergeant, for M c as. 260, in 82 82 Dcty & State Cert. Shaw, Ind.; in Capt. Rosecrance's Comp y May 23 rd 80 was dis d ; Dec r 15 80, 5 th Reg t .
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Brief in the case of John Van Osdoll, deceased, New York County and State of New York, act June 7 th 1832.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.") Increase, at the rate of $3.98 per annum, from March 4, 1831, to August 4, 1836. Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
On the 22 d of September, 1847, this claim was allowed under the act of June 7 th 1832, for 7 months 13 days, private; 7 months 15 days corporal, and 7 months 26 days as sergeant— in all, 22 months and 24 days; or at the rate of $91.60 per annum, from March 4, 1831, to Aug 4, 1836, when Van Osdoll died. In computing the service, however, a tour rendered in 1777, during which Van Osdoll was captured (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what? at the surrender of Fort Montgomery (October 6, 1777.) was inadvertently overlooked. The fact that he did thus serve is sustained by the affidavit of Capt. Faulk- ner, his commander at the time, and that of Elnathan Sears, a fellow soldier, and also a pensioner. Of the tour in 1777, only one month and six days can be computed, as that will make the maximum of two years—being an increase of $3.98 per annum.
Name and residence of Agent
James Riker Harlem, New York
Examining Clerk.
Ogden Mills

In the matter of John Van Oldott a Revolutionary soldier aff
Filed Dec. 20 th 27 Jany 1829

United States of America;
City and State of New York ss: On the twenty seventh day of January in the year of our Lord One Thousand eight hundred and twenty nine, personally appeared in Open Court, in the Court of Common Pleas, being a Court of Record in and for the City of New York, John Van Osdell, resident in the said City, aged seventy three years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his Oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the Acts of Congress of the 10 th of March 10 th , and the 1 st of May 10 th 1820.
That he the said John Van Osdell, in the month of May 1779, enlisted for the term of three years, in the State of New York, in the Company of Captain Van Derburgh, in the 5 th New York Regiment, commanded by Lt. Colonel Willett, in the Line of the State of New York, on the Continental Establishment: That he continued to serve in the same, until the year 1781, when he was transferred to the Regiment commanded by

Colonel Van Courtlandt, also on the Continental Establishment, and served in the same until the close of the Revolutionary War: That his Name is not on the Pension Roll of any State, and that he hereby relinquishes every Claim to a Pension except the present; and that he has not made an earlier Application for a Pension, because until lately he has been able to support himself and family by his daily labor and exertions; but that now, in consequence of his advanced age and increasing infirmities he is no longer capable of pursuing his daily labor, with that strength and perseverance necessary to insure him a support: That his health and bodily vigor have materially declined. And the said John Van Asdell, did further solemnly swear, that he was a Resident Citizen of the United States on the 10 th day of March 1810; That he has not since that time by Gift, Sale, or in any other manner disposed of his Property, or any part thereof with

intent thereby, so to diminish it, as to bring himself 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 the 10 th day of March 1810: That he has not, nor has any person in Trust for him any property, Securities, Contracts, or Debts due to him, nor any income, other than the trifling Articles of household furniture, specified in the schedule attached to his first Deposition, hereto annexed: That since the said 10 th day of March 1810, except the small personal earnings, consumed in his daily maintenance and support, he has made no changes of any moment in his Property, because he has not been possessed of any Property since that period. And the said John Van Asdell further states, that he has a wife now aged sixty eight years, and that
Sworn in open Court January 27 th 1829 N. Dean Clk.
John Van Asdell

M rs
James Rikero
No 73 Suffolk Street New York

Montgomery, August 17 th 1840
Sir - I Received a kind Letter from you Dated July 18 th which informed me of the Health of my friends in New York - which gave me and the Rest of your friends in the Country great satisfaction to hear of your Welfare - your friends are all well in these parts - and I should have Answ- ered your Letter sooner but for Inposition, at present I am much Better - you wished Infor- mation concerning your Grand- father - I can give you very little as the Revolutionary War took place many years ago, and my memory having very much failed me I being at the present time in the Ninety fifth year of my Age all has escaped my memory Except that your Grandfather was taken Prisoner at the Battle of Fort Montgomery and Remained there Prisoner for thirteen Months. When General Washington got him exchanged my Compliments to all friends & am the Yours Van Buren

State of New York Orange County ss: On this Seventeenth day of August one thousand eight hundred fifty four before me came personally Mary B. Tuthill of the town of Goshen in said county who being by me duly sworn according to law, doth depose & say that she is the widow of Nathaniel Tuthill late of the said town of Goshen dec d and aged eighty three years that she was well acquainted with John Vanordall late of the city of New York in said State of New York & now dec d for the greater part of his life - that he was the father of the present claimants David Vanordall Sarah Sheall & Deborah Phil- lips all of the city of New York & she said that she always understood from the said John Vanordall himself & from other persons who knew him that he was a Revolutionary Soldier & in the army for most of the war & that a part of this time he was in the service on the frontiers of Orange or Ulster Counties in said State in pursuit of the Indians - that she distinctly remembers when the bat- tle of Fort Montgomery took place in the year 1777. & recollects the report of the cannon & as her father's house was not many miles distant from Fort Mont- gomery & many of her neighbours and friends were present at the battle the circumstances of said battle as she afterwards became acquainted with them were strongly impressed on her mind

She has heard it particularly related that said John Vanosdall was taken prisoner at the said battle & was for some time a prisoner in the enemy's hands - She further knows that John Vanosdall lived in the same vicinity with Col. James M c Clanaghey who commanded a regiment of Militia at the battle of Fort Mont-gomery & she has received the impression and believes that Col. M c Clanaghey whom she personally knew after the war - was John Vanosdall's Colonel & that his Command included the Militia in that section where Vanosdall resided - and that with respect to the service of said Vanosdall on the frontiers of Orange & Ulster County as aforesaid she recollects hearing said Vanosdall himself relate that on one occasion he was stationed with his company at or near Hombackers, west of the Mountains in Ulster County to guard that Country against the Indians & that while they lay there said Vanosdall on a Sunday Morning having leave of absence left the camp walked the distance of some fifteen or twenty miles to the house of his brother Lewis Vanosdall in the town of Montgomery changed his clothing & retraced his steps & arrived at the encampment just as the roll was calling in the evening - she has so often heard the facts above stated spoken of by said Vanosdall's friends & admitted

as true & never questioned by any one that she fully believes them to be true. And deponent further says that she has no interest in this application. Sworn & subscribed before me August 17 th 1854. Mary B. Southill John E. Howell
Justice of the peace in & for Orange County - the words "at the said battle" being first interlined & sworn to by the said deponent.
I do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Mary B. Southill the above deponent & know her to be
ORANGE COUNTY, } ss: CLERK'S OFFICE, }
I, NATHAN WESTCOTT, Clerk of said county, and the County Court of said county, (a Court of Record,) do hereby certify that Edw John E. Howell whose name is subscribed to the annexed certificate affidavit, was, at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace of said county, duly elected and qualified and having full power to take the same; and further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of said Justice, and verily believe that the signature John E. Howell subscribed to the said certificate affidavit is genuine.
In witness whereof, I hereto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court and county this 29 day of August 1854
Westcott Clerk
I John E. Howell hereby further certify that I have no interest whatever in the result of the foregoing application & am not concerned in its prosecution.
John E. Howell Justice of the peace in & for Orange County

as true & never questioned by any one that she fully believes them to be true. And deponent further says that she has no interest in this application. Sworn & subscribed before me August 17 th 1854. Mary B. Southill John E. Howell
Justice of the peace in & for Orange County - the words "at the said battle" being first interlined & sworn to by the said deponent.
I do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Mary B. Southill the above deponent & know her to be a highly respectable person of intelligence & veracity & having a good memory & that her statements are entitled to the fullest credit.
John E. Howell Justice of the peace in & for Orange County.
I John E. Howell hereby further certify that I have no interest whatever in the results of the foregoing application & am not concerned in its prosecution.
John E. Howell Justice of the peace in & for Orange County

State of New York,
New York County Gs. On this Ninth day of September One Thousand Eight Hundred & Fifty Four before me came personally Pearson Halstead of the city of New York who being by me duly sworn according to law doth depose & say that he is eighty one years of age, that he was intimately acquainted with John Vanosdell late of the city of New York deceased, & that he was the father of David C. Vanosdell, Jane Theall, widow of Jacob G. Theall, & Deborah Phillips widow of John Phillips, all of the said city, & now making a pension claim; that said John Vanosdell & de- ponent were associated in business for ten years or more, & for about twenty-two years were members together of the Independent Veteran Corps of Artillery of the city of New York, of which corps said Vanosdell was at the time of his decease the First Lieutenant; that said Vanosdell was generally regarded by the members of the corps as a veteran soldier of the revolution, & that he has repeatedly heard said Vanosdell relate both in private & public & often in presence of the members of the corps, that in the revolutionary war he was taken prisoner by the British & put in confinement at New York in the Sugar House & also on board a prisonship, & that said Vanos- dell used particularly to describe his hard

treatment & sufferings while in the Sugar House & Prisonship; that deponent has a clear recollection of what is above stated, but as he never charged his memory with these matters he cannot now say where said Vanosdell was taken prisoner: deponent further says that the veteran corps was formerly composed chiefly of revolutionary soldiers & that the above facts seemed to be well known to them & admitted by them, & were many times the subject of conversation & were never disputed or doubted as he believes; from all which, as well as from his confidence in Mr Vanosdell's veracity, derived from a long personal acquaintance, this deponent is firmly of the belief that the facts above set forth are true; & that said Vanosdell was actually a prisoner as above stated, & did render long service in the revolutionary army. And deponent further testifies that he has no interest in this application.
Pearson Halstead Sworn to before me this 9 th day of September 1856 H. R. Lee Proof Deeds

State of New-York, City and County of New-York, } ss.
I, RICHARD B. CONNOLLY , CLERK of the City and County of New-York, and also Clerk of the Supreme Court for the said City and County, being a Court of Record, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That A. R. Lee before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was at the time of taking the same, a Commissioner of Deeds, for said City and County, duly appointed and sworn, and authorized to administer oaths to be used in any Court in said State, and for general purposes; and that his signature thereto is genuine, as I verily believe.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the 6 th day of January 185 5
Rich d B. Connolly Clerk.
out

I Frank R. Lee do hereby certify that I have known Philip Heatstead the able named deponent for the past thirty five years, his character is above suspicion and his credibility is not to be doubted and I further certify that I have no interest in the result of the above application and am not concerned in its prosecution.
F R Lee Compt. of Dues for the City County of New York

State of New York Yates County Gs. On this fifth day of September, One Thousand Eight Hundred & Fifty Four, before me came personally William Van Orsdol of the town of Milo in said County, who being by me duly sworn according to law doth depose & say that he is seventy six years of age, & was born in the Town of Montgomery in Orange County in said State, where he continued to live during the former part of his life & where his father Simon Van Orsdol lived & owned a farm & also followed the business of a blacksmith; that he well recollects his uncle John Van Orsdol or Vanosdell, late of the city of New York deceased, that he was an own brother to deponents father, & that after his said Uncle removed from Orange County he was accustomed to visit deponents parents; that deponents father was present at Fort Montgomery & took part in the engagement when that fort was assaulted & captured by the British in October 1777, & that he managed to escape; but deponent has often heard his father say that said John Van- osdell, deponents uncle, was taken prisoner at the said battle, that he was taken to New York & confined both in the Sugar House & in a Prisonship, & that he was finally released & returned home; deponent has further heard it talked of that his

said uncle John served otherwise as a soldier in the revolutionary war; that said deponent has frequently heard the above circumstances related by his parents; & never hearing them doubted by any person, but on the contrary admitted as facts well known & believed in the family, & by their neighbors & acquaintances, he firmly believes them to be true. And deponent further says that he has no interest in this application.
Subscribed and sworn before me this fifth day of September 1854
George Van Osdol a Justice of the Peace in and for Yates County
I hereby certify that I have no interest in the result of this case and I am not concerned in its prosecution
George Van Osdol Justice of the Peace in and for Yates County

State of New York, } ss. Yates Co. Clerk's Office.
I hereby certify that George van Osdel Esquire, before whom the foregoing declaration and proceedings were had and sworn to, and who has subscribed his name thereto, was, at the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid, duly com- missioned and sworn and authorized to administer oaths, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said County of Yates, and of the several Courts of Record thereof, (being my official seal) this 7 day of Sept 1854.
G. Martin Clerk.

State of New York
Orange County ss: On this twenty eighth day of August A. D. 1834. before me personally came Capt. Robert Burnett who being of me duly sworn according to law doth depose & say that he resides & has always resided in the town of New Windsor in said County of Orange & is aged ninety two years & is himself a Revolutionary Soldier & pensioner. That Capt. John Burnet who was in the American Service in the Revolution was an Uncle to this deponent and that he commanded a Company of levies in 1781 & that when he was at home during the said war he lived on the premises on which said deponent then & now resides in the town of New Windsor aforesaid, & in the year aforesaid 1781 was employed with his Company on the frontiers of Ulster County to keep back the Indians - that said deponent also knew John Van Osdoll & that during the above period said Van Osdoll when at home lived with his brother Louis Van Osdoll blacksmith & farmer in the adjoining town of Montgomery which town & that of New Windsor aforesaid were then in the County of Ulster in said State of New York but are now within the boundary of Orange County aforesaid. That deponent cannot testify particularly as to said Van Osdoll's revolutionary services because his

acquaintance with Vanosdell was not sufficient and that deponent never knew or heard of any other John Vanosdell during the Revolution - that he believes that Capt. John Barnett's company was com- -posed of volunteers or drafts from the Militia in the county where said Bar- net resided & that if the name of John Vanosdell is in the roll of Capt. John Barnett's company he should be- -lieve it to refer to the John Van- -osdell aforesaid of Montgomery the brother of Lewis Vanosdell aforesaid and deponent further says that he has no interest in this application.
Sworn & subscribed R. B. Barnett before me August 26 th 1854
John E. Howell Partner of the peace in & for Orange County.
I do hereby certify that Robert Barnett the above deponent is a highly respectable person & that his statements are entitled to full credit John E. Howell Partner of the peace in & for Orange County

26 P 1856 S ORANGE COUNTY, } ss: CLERK'S OFFICE, }
I, NATHAN WESTCOTTAN WESTCOTT, Clerk of said county, and the County Court of said county, (a Court of Record,) do hereby certify that John E. Howell whose name is subscribed to the annexed _____ affidavit, was, at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace of said county, duly elected and qualified and having full power to take the same; and further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of said Justice, and verily believe that the signature John E. Howell subscribed to the said _____ affidavit is genuine.
In witness whereof, I hereto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court and county this 27 day of August 1854.
N. Westcott Clerk

I, John E. Howell being further Certify: that I have no interest what ever in the result of the foregoing appli- -cation & am not concerned in its presentation.
John E. Howell Parties to the peace in & for Orange County

State of New York
Tuller County I p Elnathan Sears of said county person- ally appeared before the undersigned a justice of the peace of said county on the third day of December AD 1834, who being by me duly sworn deposeth and says, that he was a soldier of the Revolutionary Army and in the year 1777 he was stationed at West Point  Fort Montgomery in the State of New York under Captain William Faulkner  Faulkner That James M c Clanahan was the Colonel and — Wisner was the Lieutenant Colonel. That about the first of June in the year 1777 while at the said Fort Montgomery this deponent became acquainted with John Van Osdoll who was a private in Captain Faulkner Company, that this deponent is certain that it was as early as the first of June in said year. And that this de- ponent and the said Van Osdoll were together in said fort until the same was taken by the British forces on the 6 th day of October 1777. And that the said Van Osdoll and this deponent were taken prisoners at the capture of said Fort. And taken together to the City of New York which was then in pos- session of the British. That they were first placed in the North Dutch Church and kept there as prisoners about three weeks. And from thence they were put on board the Jersey Prison Ship then lying opposite Governor's Island. That this deponent and said Van Osdoll remained on board of said ship until the latter part of the winter until the prisoners were much injured by their limbs being frozen. And that this deponent & said Van Osdoll were then transferred to the hospital in the city of New York and remained there until the first of August 1778. And that this deponent & said Van Osdoll were then taken to the Sugar House in the city. And they both remained in the Sugar House until about the twenty sixth day of October 1778. when they were both exchanged at the same time. That they were taken to Elizabeth Town Point in the State

of New Jersey - where this deponent and said Vern Osdoll were delivered to the American Officers this was on the aforesaid twenty sixth day of October 1778. That this deponent well remembers that said Vern Osdoll led this deponent from the landing at Elizabeth Town Point to the village about the distance of two miles that this deponent during the time he was a prisoner as before stated had become so enfeebled by sickness and hard treatment that he was unable to walk alone at the time of his exchange - and that the said Vern Osdoll and this deponent returned to their homes together in the then Town of Hanover Ulster County now the Town of Montgomery, Orange County State of New York. And that this deponent knows that said Vern Osdoll was with this deponent as a private soldier during the time stated at Fort Montgomery and also during the time stated that they were prisoners detained in and about the city of New York. That this deponent has frequently seen said Vern Osdoll since that time and knows him to be the person who served with him -
That in the month of January in the year 1780 this deponent again knew said John Van Osdoll in the service of the United States in a regiment commanded Colonel Willett at Fort Stanwix on the Northern Frontier in the State of New York that the said Van Osdoll was then a sergeant in a company under the command of the said Colonel Willett and that said Van Osdoll remained with the regiment aforesaid until late in the fall of the year 1780. That this deponent was at this time the a for sergeant in a company commanded by a Lieutenant by the name of DeLong in a regiment commanded by Col Graham. That this deponent with his company was during the winter spring summer & fall of 1778 moved from one fort to another as the defence of the inhabitants along the

frontiers required that he was some of the time at Fort Plain a small Fort call Stone Robby at the German Flatts and at Cherry Valley that this Deponent saw the said Vern Osdell during said time very often some times they lay together at the same place for two or three weeks at a time then were separated for two or three weeks but this Deponent is confident that said Vern Osdell was in the service as a sergeant during the time before stated to wit from the first of January 1780 until late in the fall of the same year as this Deponent believes that then Col Willett with his men returned down the Mohung river to join the main Army and that said Vern Osdell returned with his regiment. And this Deponent was afterwards informed by said Col Willett that said Vern Osdell stowed his boat down the aforesaid river which this Deponent believes to be true. And that during all the service under Col Willett the said Vern Osdell was a sergeant and performed the duty as such and was engaged in no civil pursuit during all the terms of service above stated and was a faithful soldier. And this Deponent believes said Vern Osdell to be a man of the strictest truth and veracity. And further says not
Sworn before me this 30 day of December 1834 Grant Blair Justice of the Peace
Ebenezer Sears
I the Justice of the Peace before whom the above affidavit was taken & subscribed do certify that I am well acquainted with Ebenezer Sears who subscribed & swore to the aforesaid affidavit and know him to be a man of truth & veracity and his statement entitled to full credit - Grant Blair Justice of the Peace

Sullivan County Bleek R. Office Dec 31 st P. M. J. Foster clerk of said County do hereby certify that Grant B. Marvin Esq- before whom the within and foregoing Affidavit purports to have been sworn and also whose name is subscribed to the preceding certificate was at the date of the same a Justice of the peace in and for the said County - And further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Justice and verily believe that the signatures to the said Affidavit and certificate are genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this Fourth day of December A.D. 1834.
J. Foster Clerk

Sullivan County Clerk's Office do hereby certify that Grant B. Marvin Esq- before whom the within and foregoing Affidavit purports to have been sworn and also whose name is subscribed to the preceding certificate was at the date of the same a Justice of the peace in and for the said County - And further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Justice and verily believe that the signatures to the said Affidavit and certificate are genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this Fourth day of December A.D. 1834 :
Sylvester N. Foster Clerk

State of New-York, City and County of New-York, } ss.
I, BENJAMIN H. JARVIS, CLERK of the Court of Common Pleas, for the City and County of
New-York, said Court being a Court of Record, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, that D. P. Ingraham before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was at the time of taking the same, First Judge of the said Court of Common Pleas, duly elected and sworn, and that his signature s thereto all genuine, as I verily believe.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court, the Sixth day of January 185 5
B. H. Jarvis Clerk.

City & County of New York, ss. — John Hutchings residing at N o 148 Delancey street in the city of New York, & James Riker residing at Harlem in the said City, being by me severally & duly sworn according to law, depose & say, that they were personally acquainted with John Vanosdell late of the city of New York, deceased, who was a revolutionary pensioner & that he died on the fourteenth day of August, eighteen hundred & thirty six, leaving no widow, but leaving the following children surviving him, — namely, David C. Vanosdell, Deborah Phillips, Jane Theall & Mary Dorgan, who are all still living, except Mary Dorgan who has since died leaving several heirs, & that the above are the only surviving children of said John Vanosdell, & each is over twenty-one years of age; & deponents further say that they are well acquainted with the said David C. Vanosdell, that they know him to be the son of John Van- osdell aforesaid, that he is a person of veracity, & entitled to full credit, & that the signature of said David C. Vanosdell to the annexed declaration is in his own proper handwriting, & has been subscribed by him in the presence of these deponents: & said deponents also testify that they have no interest in this application.
John Hutchings
James Riker
Sworn before me this 6 th Jan y 1856
D r M c Grath First Judge N o York (one Page)

City & County of New York, Ss. On this 6 th day of January one thousand eight hundred & fifty five, before me came in person David C. Vanosdell of the city of New York who being by me first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the pension or increase of pension which he has been informed & believes his father John Vanosdell was entitled to for revolutionary services, & now due his children under the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832: that he is one of the children of John Vanosdell late of the city of New York deceased who was a pensioner of the United States under the aforesaid Act, & who, in a re-adjustment of his case in the year 1847, on an application by his children, was inscribed on the pension roll at the rate of ninety one dollars & fifty cents per annum, commencing on the fourth of March 1831 & ending on the fourteenth day of August 1836, which said amount after deducting what had been received under the said Act by his said father, was received by the said declarant & the other surviving children of his said father in the month of September 1847: that declarant has understood & believes that in the said re-adjustment of this claim some portions of his father's revolutionary services were not allowed by the pension department on the ground of the insufficiency of the

evidence then offered, the said services being for the time his said father was a prisoner in the hands of the enemy, & also while he was in service on the frontiers under Captain Burnet; that declarant is now able to present additional evidence of these services & desires that the case may have another consideration; declarant states that in former years when his father's recollection was good he often heard him tell of his services in the revolutionary war, & has frequently heard him say that he was made a prisoner at the battle of Fort Montgomery & has himself seen several scars on his father's person which his father always told him were from wounds received in that battle, & particularly one made by a musket ball in the leg which prevented his escape; that his said father used to relate that he was taken to New York & confined in the Brick Meeting, & then in the Old Sugar House & on board a Prisonship, & that having experienced great suffering from cold, hunger & ill-usage, he was at length released in a weak & sickly condition & went home to the house of his brother Dennis Vanosdole in Montgomery, Orange County, New York; but that said declarant has forgotten how long his father was a prisoner: And declarant further states that the other aforesaid service performed by his father in the revolution (as herein after is more fully set forth) was through

mistakes which his father made in his declarations not properly described to the pension department; declarant well knows that his father made his several declarations at a period of his life when his memory had become very much impaired by age & infirmity, & he has reason to believe that he made several mistakes in his said declarations, because from what deponent's father told him years before he first applied for a pension & when his faculties were good, as well as from the best information he can now get, he is satisfied that at the time his father says he was serving under Colonel Van Cortland he was really serving under Colonel Pawling of Ulster County, (in which county deponent's father then lived,) & that his service under Van Cortland was previous to that time & early in the war when he went to Canada in Capt. Wynkoop's company in the regiment of which Van Cortland was lieutenant colonel: that declarant has often heard his father tell of being out several different times after the Indians, & at one time was in Capt. Burnet's company, being posted at Mombaccus near the mountains in Ulster County to guard the settlements thereabouts; declarant well recollects that his father claimed to have served under Capt. Burnet as above said, & fully believes that he did, though as to the time of his service he cannot say; - but for the particular proof of his father's said services declarant refers the

I James Riker of Harlem in the City of New York, do, upon my oath make the following statement, viz. I am a grandson of John Vanosdell late of the City of New York deceased, named in the present application for arrears of pension, but I have no interest in the said application, as my mother died prior to the death of her father, my said grandfather; & I am in no other respect interested in making this statement. Being however in possession of some facts having reference to my grandfathers services, I voluntarily state them as follows for the benefit of his children: In the year 1840, in order to gratify my curiosity as to the part taken by my grandfather in the battle of Fort Montgomery, I addressed a letter of inquiry to Mrs. Jane Vanosdell of Montgomery, Orange Co. N. York, the widow of Simon Vanosdell, & a sister in law of the said John Vanosdell, & in reply received the annexed letter, which letter, as I have ascertained, was written for the said Mrs. Vanosdell by her son the late John Vanosdell of Yates County, N. York, but then of Montgomery aforesaid: these individuals, both of whom are now deceased, were creditable persons, & as to the letter I know from an acquaintance with the handwriting that it is genuine, & have no doubt that it expresses the honest belief of its authors: Several years after the date of said letter, to wit in

the year 1843, I resided within a few miles of the said Mrs Jane Vanosdell's residence & made her a friendly visit, & finding that her memory was yet quite good, & that she retained a much better knowledge of revolutionary events than she herself had supposed, I took occasion to inquire more fully into my grandfather's history, & during that conversation & one or two had with her on subsequent visits, she related to me many interesting facts, which I partially noted down at the time, & distinctly recollect, & which as respects my grandfather's revolutionary history were as follows:— she stated that my grandfather John Vanosdell, during the revolutionary war, when not with the army, lived at her house in the town of Montgomery, aforesaid, (being the same house that she occupied when she gave me this statement,) that when the militia were called out to defend Fort Montgomery, he went with them to that fort, taking an old musket which he borrowed of his brother James, her husband; that this was several months before the battle; that on the day of the battle her husband with the militia of the neighborhood turned out & hastened down to the fort & took part in the engagement, that her husband returned the next day & informed her that he had escaped by crossing the river; that he could not tell what had become of his brother John, but after a time they learned

that John was a prisoner; that John finally returned home to their house after a long absence; that he then related to her the circumstances of the battle & of his imprisonment, how he was shot in the leg & in attempting to escape was captured by a British soldier & driven into the fort, the soldier all the while assailing him with the most abusive language & he himself expecting nothing but death, & that when they had got within the fort his gun was taken from him & broken to pieces; & that while in prison he suffered greatly from starvation & other bad treatment; — she also stated that he spent the following winter at her house & the next spring again entered the army & continued in the service till the close of the war, except that he usually came home at the close of the campaign & spent the winter at her house; & that a part of the time while so serving he was stationed on the frontiers of Ulster County to protect the inhabitants from the Indians. — I can also add to the testimony of Mrs Vanosdell as to my grandfather's protracted service, the declarations of Abraham Vanosdell, a worthy resident of New York, late deceased, who in 1844 informed me that his brother (my grandfather) was a soldier during the greater part of the war, & stated that in the years 1781 & 1782, he (Abraham) was employed in a mill at Murderer's Creek in Orange County, N. Y. making

flour for the use of the American army, & that in those years his brother John was in active service, or "out soldiering," as he expressed it - but where or under whom he did not inform me; he also related to me the same incident as is given by Mrs. Tuthill in her affidavit which occurred while he was stationed at Monmouth: Having enjoyed a personal acquaintance with the said Mrs. Jane Vanosdell & Abraham Vanosdell, & knowing the reputation borne by the aforesaid John Vanosdell late of Yates county, deceased, & that all of them bore good characters, were persons of truth, possessing the confidence of their neighbors, & had no interested motive in making the above statements, I have implicit confidence in said statements & believe them to be true. Moreover, the above facts were obtained by me without any intention or expectation of their ever being used in evidence, but solely for my own gratification, and are herein truly stated according to the best of my knowledge & belief
Sworn before me Jan 46 1888 by James Riker. who is a credible person
James Riker.
L. P. Ingraham First Judge of New York Common Pleas

State of New-York, City and County of New-York, } ss.
I, BENJAMIN H. JARVIS, CLERK of the Court of Common Pleas, for the City and County of New-York, said Court being a Court of Record, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, that D. P. M. A. Ham before whom the annexed deposition were taken, was at the time of taking the same, Perit Judge of the said Court of Common Pleas, duly elected and sworn, and that his signature s thereto are genuine, as I verily believe.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court, the Sixth day of January 185 5
B. H. Jarvis
Clerk.
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