Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17406, Aaron Van Vliet, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Van Vliet, Aaron Norton, Maria
W. 17406
B.L.Wt. 8142-160-55
CONTENTS
Former widow
or Aury, or Aurie, or Aurant, or Arory

5334
New York R. Albany, Maria Norton formerly widow of Aaron Van Klief
who served in the Revolutionary
N.Y. war, as a Pirate
Ined from 126:66.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 39 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of July 1837 and sent to
Hon H. Walden House of Reps.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 100 Vol. 4
Date of death not on A13
Reg 3 m 55-52750

1 1 Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by an act of Congress, passed July 7 th A.D. 1838. &c.
State of New York
Onida County 8 th : On this fourteenth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty eight (A.D. 1848) personally appeared before the County Court of the County of Onida and State of New York, Maria Norton , a resident of the Town of Steubon in said County of Onida and State aforesaid, aged eighty five years and upwards, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by an Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838, entitled "an Act granting Half pay and pensions to certain widows, and all acts supplementary thereto."
That she is the widow of John Norton late of the Town of Clayton in the County of Jefferson in said State of New York, and in which Town he departed this life on the twenty seventh day of January one thousand eight hundred and forty four.
That she was married to her late husband the said John Norton, on the seventh day of April one thousand eight hundred and four, in said town of Steubon in said County of Onida.
That previous to her marriage to said John Norton, she was the widow of Aaron Van Vliet , who was usually called Mary Van Vliet , (Mary being the Low Dutch for Aaron) and to whom she was married on the 23 rd day of October 1785, and who died in the month of July 1803.
That she makes this application on account of the Revolutionary services of her first husband the aforesaid Aaron or Mary Van Vliet who was a soldier of the United States during the War of the American Revolution. That during said War he resided in Westhayuna some eight miles North West of Albany and in the County of Albany and said State of New York, from whence he entered the service and served in the militia of said County of Albany during the greater portion of said War. That during a portion of said War, Declarant resided in the family of Benjamin Van Vliet who was the father of her husband said Aaron, and with whom said Aaron also resided. Declarant well remembering that while she was living in said family of said Benjamin Van Vliet, that said Aaron served on numerous occasions in said militia under Captain Ostuni who was an uncle of her husband said Aaron. She served also on

different occasions under Major Wyncoop in said Militia. That near the close of said War, and as she believing in the last year thereof, or at least in the last year that Soldiers were raised from that section of Country her Husband said Aaron Van Vliet served for a period of nine months under Captain Pierce and Colonel Willet. She will remembering when her Husband said Aaron left Home to serve on said nine months service; he left Home very early in the Spring of the year, and served during the summer, and returned Home again very late in the fall or in the fore part of the winter following. Declarant, owing to age and loss of memory, cannot particularly describe the different terms of service rendered by her said Husband during said War. But she will remembering that he was frequently called out to serve, and that he rendered a vast amount of service in said Militia during said War. He served at Johnstown, Stone Arabia, and at the different posts along the Mohawk River. He was out on numerous scouts after the Indians and Tories, which then ravaged that part of the Country. That Henry Pulson and Denick Groot lived neighboring to her said Husband in Neshannona aforesaid and served in Company with her Husband.
And Declarant further saith that she was married to her first Husband the aforesaid Aaron Van Vliet on the twenty third day of October one thousand seven hundred and eighty five, in Schenectady N.Y., by the Reverend Mr. Romeyn, a Reformed Dutch Clergyman, who then lived in Schenectady aforesaid, and preached in the Dutch Church at that place.
That the following persons were present at her marriage, to wit, Hannah, Martha and Benjamin Van Vliet, Fannie Wells, Lena Van Vliet and others. That previous to her marriage as aforesaid, she resided in Neshannona aforesaid and bore the maiden name of Maria Hall. That her first Husband said Aaron Van Vliet departed this life on or about the fifteenth day of July, one thousand eight hundred and three, in the Town of Steuben and County of Oneida aforesaid. Subscribed and sworn in open Court.
on the day and year first above written, before me
Patrick Mahon Clerk
Maria X Norton mark

State of New York Oneida County } P. S. Patrick Mahon Clerk of the said County of Oneida, do hereby certify, that on this fourteenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and forty eight, Maria Norton the above named Declarant appeared in open Court before the County Court of the County of Oneida held at the Academy in the City of Utica in said County; that the foregoing Declaration was then and there read to her by me before repetition , and was by her on oath declared to be true and correct.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said County this 14 th day of March A.D. 1848.
Patrick Mahon Clerk of Oneida County Courts

State of New York City & County of Schenectady } } Rev. Jacob Van Vechten a resident of said City of Schenectady, and of lawful age, being duly sworn according to law de- poseth and saith that he is Pastor of the Reformed Dutch Church of Schenectady aforesaid and has charge of the Records thereof. That he has exam- ined said Church Records in order to find evidence of the marriage of Aaron Van Vliet and Maria Hall, and that the following is a true extract from said Records, to wit: "Arie Van Vliet, J. Mein met Maria Hall Jongs Daughter, beyde van Renselaerwyk Bevestigt Oct. 23. 1785."
From whence it appears that Aaron, or Arie Van Vliet was duly married to Maria Hall on the Twenty third day of October, One Thousand Seven hundred and eighty five, according to the rites of said Church. Jacob Van Vechten
Subscribed & sworn before me March 27 th 1848 P.M. WOODRUFF H.
I certify, that the above named Jacob Van Vechten, is per- -sonally well known to me, and that he now is, & long has been, the regular pastor of the Reformed Dutch Church in the city of Schenectady. P.M. WOODRUFF H.

STATE OF NEW-YORK, County of Schenectady, } ss. CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, SILAS H. MARSH , Clerk of the County of Schenectady, Do hereby Certify ,
That Benjamin V. Vreden Esq. whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument and thereon written, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a
Justice of the Peace for said County, dwelling in the said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same.— And further , That I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate of proof or acknowledgment, is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County, the 21 st day of March 1848.
S. H. Marsh Clerk.

State of New York Schenectady S.S.
On this Fourth day of December A.D. 1847. Personally appeared, before me the Subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, John Myrs a Resident of the town of Petersville in the County of Rensselaer, in State aforesaid, aged Eighty five years, a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, and who is well known to me to be a Reputable and a Credible Witness who being and sworn according to Law, deposeth and saith that during the War of the Revolution He Resided in Troy, New York, that, in the Year 1782, Deponent Served in the Company of Captain Nathaniel Hance, and Captain Peter B. Troup during, and that Deponent, was well acquainted with Aaron Van Klief, who was usually called Harry Van Klief (Harry or Moses, being the Low Dutch of Aaron, said Aaron or Harry Van Klief lived during said War, of the Revolution in Niskayuna, only a few Miles Distant from Troy the Residence of Deponent. Said Aaron, or Harry Van Klief was also a Soldier, in said War, of the Revolution in said Year of 1782, Served for a period of nine Months, in the same Company of Captain Peter B. Troup and Regiment of Col. Miller, with Deponent, and said Aaron or Harry Van Klief were Mesquits and Filemen Soldiers, together in said Company of Capt Troup. Said Aaron or Harry Van Klief was a few Years older than Deponent, and Served through most of said War, in the Militia, of the then County of Albany. He Served on numerous occasions, in the Company of Capt Sturtevant and also on many different tours, and at different times, in the Company of Captain Sturtevant, and under Major Myrs. He was a true Whig, and a faithful Soldier, and was almost constantly, out on duty, scouting &c. in the Militia, of said County of Albany, through the War, in which He Resided, a vast amount of Service and until He joined the nine Months Men, under Captain Troup.

with and Deponent in 1783, as aforesaid. Said Aaron or Aron Van Klief Massieu Maria Hall, soon after the Rev. Close of said Massieu Deponent is not positive but believes that they rose Massieu in about three or four years after Deponent and said Aaron or Aron Van Klief, were discharged from the Company of Captain Troup, as aforesaid. Which makes it in 1785, or 1786 they rose Massieu at Schenectady by the Rev. Mr. Hornim, who then preached at the Reformed Dutch Church of Schenectady. During the War of the Revolution, Deponent's residence and the residence of the said Aaron or Aron Van Klief, and also of said Maria Hall, were included in Herkpelat Patent and called Herkpelatwick. Said Aaron or Aron Van Klief said more than forty years ago, and left said Maria a widow who afterwards Massieu John Norton, who, as Deponent has been informed died in Jefferson County, New York, three or four years ago and left said Maria a widow, who now lives in Steubenville, New York.
Subscribed and sworn to the 4 th day of December in the year 1847, before me Vaick L. Laroyt Justice of the Peace
John his Mertz marks
I hereby certify that the above Deponent, John Mertz does not write his name, but makes his marks and that the facts contained in the foregoing deposition by him subscribed were communicated to me, without the aiding or assistance of any one -
And I certify that I am now acquainted with the old Pensioner, said John Mertz, from Herkpelat County. He was residing in said County of Schenectady, and is present now at my office, in said County of Schenectady and I certify that full confidence can be placed in his testimony. He is an old Revolutionary soldier &c -
Vaick L. Laroyt Justice of the Peace

Schuharie County { Clerks office. Pa. }
I Stephen Maham Clerk of said County Do hereby certify that Jacob L. Lawzer Esq. the Justice before whom the annexed Deposition purports to have been taken was at the date of the same a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Duly Elected and sworn & duly authorized to take the same and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice and verily believe that the name Jacob L. Lawzer Subscribed to the annexed Deposition is his genuine Signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 30 th day of March A.D. 1828
Stephen Maham Clerk

State of New York } Schenectady County } ss - On this 28 th day of March in the year of our Lord 1848, personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the said county of Schenectady, John Bruckerkirk , a resident of the town of Rotterdam in said county aged 89 years and upwards, who being duly sworn according to law, deposeth and saith that during the war of the Revolution He resided in the present town of Guilford in the county of Albany in said state, he entered the service and for which service he is now a Revolu- tionary Pensioner; that deponent served in the company of Captain Peter Ten Eyck in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Willet and Major Bensen; that deponent was well acquainted with Aaron Van Vleet who was usually called Avery Van Vleet, (Avery being the low dutch for Aaron), who lived during said war in a place called Wirkayna and a few miles north of the deponent's said residence in said Albany County and who served in the same company with depo- nent under said Captain Ten Eyck - which service was towards and near the close of the aforesaid War. Deponent and said Aaron or Avery Van Vleet served together in said company of Captain Ten Eyck as aforesaid at the different stations along the Mohawk River, they were at Fort Winter, Fort Plain, Stone Arabia, Fort Herkimer &c. and were also together on the expedition against Oswego under said Colonel Willet which was in the winter season and just before the war closed, an in which they both suffered the most incredible hardships, by reason of the intense cold and scarcity of the winter and scarcity of provisions.

They were several days entirely out of provision and their suffering from hunger was extreme. Said Aaron or Arny Van Riet served previous to the aforesaid service under Colonel Willet on numerous excursions in the Militia of the said County of Albany, but as Deponent does not now remember of having served in com- -pany with him except under Captain Teney and Colonel Willet aforesaid he cannot now describe said services in said Militia. He was the only person of that name living in the said county of Albany during the war of the Rev- -olution - After the close of the said war as this deponent then understood and which he verily believes true said Aaron or Arny Van Riet married Maria Hall who also lived in Vishkawa aforesaid - said Aaron was some older than this Deponent - and further this Deponent saith not Sworn and subscribed on the day and year before mentioned before me Joseph Burroughs Justice of the peace his John Andarkirk mark 13606
I hereby certify that the above named deponent John Andarkirk, is a credible witness and that he does not write his name but signed the above deposition before me by making his cross or mark, he having communicated the facts contained in the said deposition to me before execution of his own accord - Joseph Burroughs Justice of the peace

STATE OF NEW-YORK, County of Schenectady, } ss. CLERK'S OFFICE,
I, SILAS H. MARSH , Clerk of the County of Schenectady, Do hereby Certify , That Caliph Burroughs Esq. whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument and thereon written, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace for said County, dwelling in the said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same.— And further , That I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate of proof or acknowledgment, is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County, the 28 th day of March 1848.
S. H. Marsh Clerk.

52750 Act Mar 3/55
Let T.S. Slingerland Sept 18/55
Apl 9/55
Maria Norton wid.
John Norton formerly widow of  Parise Capt Pearce Narrow Van Klief Col. Millet
Cont. { N.Y. Dis. { 3 miles
Revol? avar
Revol? Pension July 48-no 5554
Brynton Private N.Y. Troops
Ad. 160 act Oct 11/55
Died
T.S. Slingerland East Cobleskill N.Y.
Vol N. page 118,

Mearia Norton Application for Bounty Land
Act March 3, 1855.
52730
J. S. Shingerland Atty. East Cobleskill Schoharie Co. N. York

Declaration.
In order to obtain the quantity of Bounty Land due to Maria Norton as the former widow of Aaron Van Vliet under the act of March 3, 1855.
State of New York } Oneida County } ss
On this twenty second day of March A.D. One Thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, Charles Allen a justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Maria Norton , aged about Ninety two years, a resident of the town of Sturtevant in said County of Oneida and State of New York, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of John Norton late of the town of Clayton in the County of Jefferson in said State of New York, and in which town he died on the twenty seventh day of January Eighteen hundred and forty four.
That she was married to the said John Norton on the seventh day of April A.D. (1804) Eighteen hundred and four in said town of Sturtevant and County of Oneida.
That previous to her marriage to the said John Norton she was the widow of Aaron or Arny Van Vliet, deceased, who was a soldier of the United States in the War of the American Revolution, and as she verily believes served in said War in the Company of Captain Leers and Regiment of Colonel Willet, and also in the Company of Cap- tain Ostrom and Regiment of Colonel Schuyler, and on different occasions and numerous times with the Militia of Albany and Schene- ctady Counties in said State of New York, That during said War her husband the said Aaron Van Vliet lived in Neskayuna then Albany County in said State of New York.
She further declares that she was married to her first husband the said Aaron Van Vliet at Schenectady in said State of New York, in the month of October in the year Seventeen hundred and Eighty five by one Romeryn

a Clergymen of the Reformed Dutch Church of said Schenectady, and that her name before her said marriage to said Aaron Van Vliet was Maria Hall.
That her first husband Aaron Van Vliet died at said Stenburen in said County of Oneida and State of New York, on or about the fifteenth day of July Eighteen hundred and three.
She further declares that she still remains and is now the widow of her last husband the said John Norton, deceased.
She respectfully refers to the proofs on file at the Pension Office in the City of Washington in her application for Pension under the Act of July 7th. 1838, and its supplements and declares that she is now a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of Thirty Nine Dollars per annum, under the act of February 2d. 1848, as the former widow of the said Aaron Van Vliet.
She makes this Declaration in order to obtain the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3d. 1855, and she hereby appoints Jennie S. Slingerland her Attorney to act for her in the premises and to receive the Certificate or Warrant therefor from the Secretary of the Interior.
In presence of { Erastus Adsit
her Maria Norton mark
Katharine Madole
We Samuel Clark and Katharine Madole residents of the town of Stenburen in the said County of Oneida and State of New York, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing Declaration was signed and acknowledged by the said Maria Norton in our presence; and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Katharine Madole Samuel Clark

The foregoing Declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year first aforewritten in said Declaration; and I certify that I know the Affiant to be a credible person; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim. I further certify that the said Maria Norton is not able to write her own name and is therefore compelled to make her cross or mark,
Erastus Adsit Justice of the Peace
State of New York, ONEIDA COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
I DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That
ss. Erastus Adsit Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the Jurat of the foregoing, affidavit thereon written, was, on the 22 d day of March 185 5 a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and sworn and duly authorized. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said Jurat is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said County, and subscribed my name, this 21 st day of March 185 5
R. Hulbert CLERK.

The names appearing in file are:
Aury, Aurie, Aurant, Arory.
July 7, 1939.
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Aaron (Aury) Van Vliet W.17406
Mrs. Ina Stephens Route #2, Box 309, San Diego, California.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Boyse Prudden, and that of Aury Van Vliet, of New York State.
There is no claim for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of a Boyse Prudden. The record has been found of only one claim for pension based upon service in the Revolutionary War of an Aury Van Vliet, that claim is on file under the name Aaron Van Vliet, Aurie, Aury, etc., being the dutch interpretation of the name Aaron. His record follows as shown in the papers in claims for bounty land and pension on file under W. 17406.
Aaron Van Vliet was the son of Benjamin Van Vliet. Date and place of his birth and name of his mother are not shown.
While a resident of Niskayuna, Albany County (later Schenectady County) New York, Aaron Van Vliet enlisted sometime in 1779, and served at various times to 1781, in Captains Henry Ostrum's and Philip Swart's companies, Colonels P.P.Schuyler's and Marinus Willett's regiments; enlisted in the spring of 1782, served nine months in Captain Peter B. Tearse's company, Colonel Marinus Willett's New York regiment. He served at Fort Hunter, Fort Plain, Stone Arabia, Fort Herkimer, and was in the expedition against Oswego. His service was rendered as private and sergeant.
Aaron Van Vliet married October 23, 1785, in Schenectady, New York, Maria (Mariah) Hall. They were both residing in Niskayuna, New York. Date and place of her birth and names of her parents are not shown. Hannah, Martha and Benjamin Van Vliet, Teunis Wells, and Laura Van Vliet, witnessed the marriage of the soldier.

Aaron Van Vliet died on or about July 15, 1803, in Steuben, Oneida County, New York, aged at least forty-five years.
The soldier's widow, Maria, married April 7, 1804, in said Steuben, John Norton, who died January 27, 1844 in Clayton, Jefferson County, New York.
Maria Norton, former widow of Aaron Van Vliet, was allowed pension, on account of his service in the Revolutionary War, on her application executed March 14, 1848, at which time she was aged upwards of eighty-five years, and a resident of Steuben, New York.
March 22, 1855, Maria Norton, still a resident of Steuben, New York, made application for bounty land which was due on account of the service of her former husband, Aaron Van Vliet, in the Revolutionary War. She was granted one hundred sixty acres of bounty land on Warrant No. 8142, under the Act of March 3, 1855.
In order to obtain information in regard to the location of the land cited above, you should address the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Interior Department, this city, and furnish the warrant number, the acreage, and the act under which said warrant was issued.
No reference was made to children.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of Mary Norton, former widow of Aaron Van Vliet, you should address the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
Maria Norton, former widow of Aaron Van Vliet, Certificate No. 5554 Issued February 18, 1851 Rate $39.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1848 Act of February 2, 1848, New York (Albany) Agency.
Very truly yours
A.D.HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

I do hereby Certify that Arie Van Vliet has given me a power of Attorney for his Arrear of pay Clothing etc due him from the Public Which If I can recover or get I am to pay him twelve pounds this is to say if I get his pay for the whole time or to the amount of the same in proportion of What I get Left ————— Dated Dec r 29 th 1792 ————— Dirk Van Ingen
Van Vliet, Aa ron NY WITMOb

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
1916 Mch 18. N
1939 - July 7 - Hist to Mrs. Ina Stephens cc
File No. 17406
Maria Norton Widow of Aaron Van Fleet Pris Rev. No.
Act: Feb 29, 48
Index:—Vol. M , Page 89
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Supplemental Declaration, In order to obtain the quantity of Bounty Land due to Maria Norton, as the former widow of Aaron Van Vliet, deceased, under the act of March 3rd, 1855.
State of New York Oneida County
of October
A.D. 1855. before me
Erastus Adsit a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Oneida, duly author- ized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Maria Norton, aged about Ninety two years a resident of the town of Stenbaw in said County of Oneida, who being first duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that she is now the widow of John Norton, deceased, and was formerly the widow of Aaron, or Henry Van Vliet deceased on account of whose Revolu- tionary services for the United States Declarant is now a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States.
That on or about the 22 nd day of March last declarant made a Declaration under oath, for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the act of March 3. 1855. as the former widow of the said Aaron Van Vliet who was a soldier of the Revolution in the service of the United States from the state of New York, and that Declarant has been in- formed by her Attorney Dennis L. Slingerland That upon an examination of her said applica- tion for said Bounty Land she is required by the Pension Department at Washington to state whether she has before applied for or received any such Bounty Land.
She therefore declares upon her oath that she has not heretofore made any application for such Bounty Land except the one above referred to of the 22 nd of March last, and that she has never received any Bounty Land under this or any other act of Congress whatever.

She further declares that she is now a widow
Subscribed and sworn to Maria her Norton mark before me this first day of October A.D. 1855. And I certify that the declarant said Maria Norton is the identical person who made the appli- cation referred to in the foregoing declaration, in March last.
Erastus Adret Justice of the Peace
In presence of David H. Ames
State of New York, ONEIDA COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE } ss.
I DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Erastus Adret Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the Jurat of the foregoing, affidavit there- on written, was, on the 1 st day of Oct 1855 a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and sworn and duly authorized. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said Jurat is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said County, and subscribed my name, this 2 day of Oct 1855.
Richard Hulbert CLERK.

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Hon. L. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
29429

Aaron Van Kliefde
52.750
MS 1833
Revolutionary
Maria Horton
Joseph
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Dozenten
City of Washington D.C. Pension of Maria Horton Free

N 13606 Maria Norton NY
Sister to Hon. G. A. Starkweather } April 25. 48 } at h same July 21. '48 to D. M. August 16. '48 Hon. H. Warden 16 Dec. 1850.
act 7 May 1838

Oct 10/50 Addl end Can Maria Norton
charged to Capt Trippell - dec. 6 th 1851
Rev J. J. Edwards Commission of Pensions Washington D.C.
Rev. William M. C.
26.66 2/3

8917 New York Maria Norton formerly widow of Aaron Van Vleck who was a Private in the Revolution for 8 months
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of Dec 37 and sent to Hon H Walden House of Reps
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 81 by J P Chase

11016.
Albany
New York
Maria Norton (Spencer)
Widow of Aaron Van Vleet
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 13 July 1803 of Oneida Co in the State of New York who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Pierce of the Reg t commanded by Col Miller in the line for 8 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 26 Dollars 66.
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of Dec 1830 and sent to Hon H Walden H R C
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Book
Vol.
Page
Chase Clerk,
171

Reported
New York 5554
Maria Norton, family widow of Aaron Van Klief
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private for 8 months
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 26 Dollars 66
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of Dec 1830 and sent to
Walden Hon. N. Fowler Home of Reps
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 100 Vol. 4

11,016
New York Albany Maria Norton formerly Widow of Henry Aaron Van Vliet who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 13 th July 1803 of Ulida Co in the State of New York who was at the time in the Company commanded by Captain Pierce of the Reg't commanded by Col. Butler in the line for 11 months & 9 days.
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 39 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of Feby 1837 and sent to Rev A. Walcutt Total amount, present increased from $26.66 [Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by H. R. Weightman Clerk, Book 2, Vol. 1, Page 171

8917 New York Albany Maria Carlton formerly widow of Aaron Van Vliet who was a priv Sgt in the Revolution
Inscribed from p 26: 66 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 39 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of July 1837 and sent to
Hon H. Walden House Reps
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 2, Page 51

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Aaron Van Vliet a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. N 17406
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     In 1779 1780 Served at various times Private Henry Ostrum P. P. Schuyler N.Y.   +1781 Sergeant Philip Dewitt Marinus Willett   Spr. 1782 9 mos. Peter B. Learse. Marinus Willett.  
Battles engaged in, none stated.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Nickayuna Albany Co. N.Y.
Date of application for pension, March 14. 1848. Her claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Steuben, Oneida Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, 85 years.
Remarks: Soldier (son of Benjamin Van Vliet) mar. Oct. 23, 1785 at Schoharie Co. N.Y. Maria Hall, he died in Steuben N.Y. July 15, 1803 "aged at least 45 yrs" and she mar. Apr 7, 1804 at Steuben. John Norton at Clayton, Jefferson Co. N.Y. Jan 27 1844.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

At 2 Box 309 San Diego Calif May 18. 1939
Mr A D Heller Executive Assistant to the Administrator Veterans Administrations Washington. D.C.
Dear Mr. Miller:
I am trying to find records of Boyse great great grandfather Prudden, a private in the Rev. war - mustered in Morris Co. N.J. under New Jersey State Troops. - Ance and John Prudden, brothers; Joseph for. a relative in State Troops. Can you give me further information about Boyse Prudden? Did he receive land Bounty rights and a pension?
Also, I should like to have war records of one Arie my great great grandfather Van Vliet; sons Louis or Tennis, Aaron and Joseph. (Arie or Aery) { Not sure about spelling }
Family records state that Arie was born in Holland; fought in the Revolutionary war; was -at one time living on a farm in Chenango Co N.Y. (in the Dark Hollow" between Smyrna and Sherburne. Chenango Co. N.Y. Later moved to Cortland Co N.Y. near Cincinnati.
I have found the following but do not know

which Arie } Van Vliet was my relative. Aury } Aurie }
1 Arie Van Vliet - Private - Willits Reg. Co. Treble 2 Arie " " First Regiment - enlisted in Ulster Co N.Y. Received Land Bounty 3. Arie Van Vliet - 1st Reg. Albany Schuyler Reg Co. Ostrum
Can you tell me which Arie or Aurie is the Van Vliet of Chenango Co. N.Y.?
Very truly
Mrs. Ina Stephens Rt 2 Box 309 San Diego, Calif

FAIR VIEW FARM
J. N. AMES ESTATE
FAVORITE STOCK BREEDS
Rev. Sec 904  Shorthorns, Shropshires, Poland Chinas, Plymouth Rocks
W. L. AMES, MANAGER
RURAL PHONE NO. 852
Oregon, Wis., March 7th, 1916.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington. D.C. Gentlemen.
My Father, J. N. Ames, Grand Son of Nathaniel Ames, last surviving Revolutionary veteran in Wisconsin, and which Nathaniel Ames was born, according to best records obtainable, in Scituate, Rhode Island, on the 25th day of April, 1761, and who died in Oregon, Wisconsin, on the 27th day of August, 1863, aged 102 yrs, 4 mos. 2 days.
David H. Ames, son of Nathaniel Ames, also veteran of the war of 1812, survived the advanced age of over 101 yrs. The said David H. Ames being my father's father.
My Father, J. N. Ames still lives at the advanced age of 96 yrs, and is hale and hearty, and bids fair to reach the century mark.
My desire now is, to secure for him a membership in Sons of American Revolution.
I am informed by Secy. Earl H. Darling, 418, E. North Ave. Milwaukee, of the Wisconsin Society, that in the promotion of my above expressed desire, they must have a certified copy of Pension Certificate of the said Nathaniel Ames, and for such copy I appeal to you.
One J. Q. Ames, my nephew, and Great Great Grand Son of Nathaniel Ames, has already secured his membership, and from his papers I refer you to "Revolutionary War Records Section. I.S.C. Sur. File 11,979, Rev. War."
I trust this may assist you in easily serving my desires.
J. N. Ames has an extended line of descendants, all of whom are very anxious that this distinction be conferred upon him while yet he is in his active years , (For such, he is yet, at 96.)
When his right to this distinction is secured, doubtless many of his descendants will desire to take advantage of the same. The writer certainly will, and also for his only son and child, Norton T. Ames.
I am of the opinion that we are entitled to these memberships also through the "Norton" side of our family. My Fathers Grand Mother having been one Polly Norton, by 2nd marriage, and Polly Van Fleet, by 1st marriage, and by such 1st marriage, my father, and also an Uncle, remember that she drew a pension, by her 1st husband. Her 2nd husband, being one John Norton, and her P.O. address, of about 1845, and as Mrs. John Norton, was Steuben, Oneida Co. N.Y.
Do these brief details give you any clew to the Van Fleet-Norton side of the Revolutionary situation? I am wondering, simply, if possibly you might have looked this side up for other Van Fleet or John Norton descendants.
Copy of "Nathaniel Ames Pension Cert" certified will be greatly appreciated. Or such portion as will be necessary to carry out the above mentioned "Membership" of J. N. Ames.
If expense attaches thereto, please notify me and I will remit.
Very sincerely yours,
W. L. Ames
P.S. Any possible items of his Rev. war service will also be greatly appreciated.

October 5th. 1855.
Hon. J. Meint Commr of Pensions
Dear Sir:
In answer to your communication of the 18th. Sept. last. in the case of Maria Norton, former widow of Aaron Van Vleet, No. 52,750 for Bounty Land under the act of 3 d . March last, I send you a supplemental Declaration showing that she has never heretofore applied for, nor received any Bounty Land under any act of Congress.
As she is an old Lady you will please cause this claim to be reexamined and the Warrant issued to her as soon as practicable.
I am Very Respectfully Your Owt Servt. T. S. Slingerland East Cobleskill Schoharie Co. N. York

Maria Norton Green , formerly wid. of A. Van Vliet N.Y.
Since 7 th July 1838 on Ad o . 11 mo 19 d Fri 1 st Sept. $39.00 from 1 st Feb 1836 except 2 years -
For some payments if any, at $26.66 2 / 3 to be deducted.
Cash sent to Dear Dr. Woodard By Reps

A Maria Norton for mer of widow of Sam Van Olief N.Y.
amt 7 th July 1838
Ad o Pri. 8 m th - $26.66 2 / 3 per ann from 4 th Feb 1836 wate 2 yrs -
amt sent to Hon H. Walder Ky Reps -

N 13606
Maria Norton pmmelz wid of Sam Van Clief NY
act 7 July 1838

Payment to be made at
Albany by J. W. Alcott
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
New York
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book 2 Vol. 1 Page 171
J. P. Chase Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7th, 1838, Maria Norton of New York, formerly widow of Aaron Van Vliet who was a Private in the Revolution and died on the 15 th day of July 1803 . is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Twenty Six dollars and Sixty Six cents per annum, commencing on the 4th March, 1836 , and terminating on the 4th of March, 1841 , unless the Pensioner married or died before the last mentioned date; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this 16 th day of December , one thousand eight hundred and fifty
Alex N. H. Stuart
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
Jas E. Heath Commissioner of Pensions.

Payment to be made at
Albany
by
J. W. Allen Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
New York
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A Vol. 2 Page 81
J. P. Chase Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the acts of March 3, 1843, and 17 June 1844, Maria Norton formerly widow of Aaron Van Klief who was a private in the Revolution and died on the 14 th day of July 1803 is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Twenty Six dollars and Sixty Six cents per annum, commencing on the 4 March 1843, and terminating on the 4 March 1848, unless the Pensioner married or died before the last mentioned date; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this 16 th day of December one thousand eight hundred and fifty
Alex. H. H. Stuart
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. E. Heath
Commissioner of Pensions.

Payment to be made at
Albany by J. W. Scott
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
New York
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 160 Vol. 1
J. P. Chase Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Maria Norton of New York, formerly widow of Aaron Van Vleet who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Twenty Six dollars and Sixty Six cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior this 16 th day of December one thousand eight hundred and fifty
Alex H. H. Stuart
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned
Jas E. Heath Commissioner of Pensions.

Waldens Ville Oct 12 th 1880
Hon J. L. Edwards
enclosed I send you additional proof in the case of Maria Van Harten former Widow of Aaron Van Klief for pension under the act of July 7 th 1838 and its supplement
Very Respectfully Your O bt Servant Hiram Waldo

Washington 5 August 1848
Hon J. L. Edwards - Sir,
As Congress will soon adjourn allow me to call your attention to the papers of Stephen H. Holden and the Widow Norton for a pension. Also to the papers of Geo. Pollock or Polk for in- formation forwarded to you some time since
Respectfully Yours
Geo. A. Harney after "

To Jas. A. Heath Commissioner of Pensions,
Sir:
Enclosed herewith is a Certificate of Pay for nine months service rendered by Cyrus or Aaron Van Vliet in the War of The Revolution. Mrs. Norton formerly widow of said Cyrus or Aaron Van Vliet found this Certificate among the old papers left by the said Aaron Van Vliet at the time of his decease.
A Certificate has been issued to Maria Norton as the widow of Aaron Van Vliet under the Acts of July 7th, 1838, & 40, but as appears a part of the service of Van Vliet was not recorded or counted in the amount allowed as Van Vliet served both with the Albany Militia and with the Nine months men as the proof fully shows.
This Certificate is sent by the widow to be used as evidence of the service of Van Vliet. It bears date at Schenectady Decr 29, 1792.

Barnerville N.Y. January 16th 1850.
Dear Sir: Herewith I enclose you the Pension Certificates of Maria Norton formerly widow of Anrie Van Vleet. It appears from examination that the Examiner in this case overlooked a part of the service of Aaron Van Vleet in the Rev- olutionary War.
Van Vleet served with the nine months service under Capt. Leavie in 1782, for which service he is credited £21. 01. 4 as shown by the cer- tificate of the Comptroller of New York.
He served in the Albany County Militia under Capt. Henry Destrond and others as is shown by the Certificate of the Comptroller and by the testimony of the witnesses. It appears from the said Certificate that the sum of £31. 12. 0 - was paid to Van Vleet.
The Certificate issued includes only the service under Capt. Leavie for which he is credited £21. 01. 4. as the Certificates give her only $6. 66 per annum.
Mrs. Norton is entitled to the Militia service as well as the service with the nine months service and in the calculation of the amount due under the several acts will make some $150. difference. She is an aged and feeble lady dependent upon the charity of a few friends and needs all that is due to her. It is therefore hoped that the alteration of the amount per annum that she is to receive will be made in the enclosed Certificates without delay. She desires me to say to you that she wishes you to attend to this immediately.
I am Sir Very Respectfully Yours, J. S. Slingerland For Mrs. Norton Barnerville Schoharie Co. N.Y.
To Hon. H. Walden H. Rep. Washington D.C.

[Persons making application at the Comptroller's, or Secretary of State's Office, for searches, or certificates of service of any person, in the army of the U. S. during the revolutionary war, should give the name and ranks held by such person; the nature of the service; whether in the Infantry, Cavalry, or Artillery &c.; in the regular army or militia; the names of the officers commanding the regiments and companies at the time of enlistment, service, and discharge, as near as can be given]
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:
   1779. Augt 14 Arie Van Kleit private No art 46.934 00 17 02   " Nov 14 Do Do Do " " 28.986 01 11 09 1/3   1780 May 30 Aurey Van Kleit " " 28.983 00 19 02 1/3   " June 10 Arie Do Do " " 46.782 00 13 10   " Oct 15 Do Do Do Sergeant " 46.812 00 11 00   " " 20 Do Do Do Fleet private " 46.833 01 02 02   " " 27 Do Do Do Fleet " 29.003 01 02 00 2/3   1781 Augt 16 Do Do Do " " 46.868 00 09 01   " Sept 16 Do Do Do Fleet " 29.035 00 15 09 1/3   " Oct 22 Do Do Do Fleet " 29.072 01 06 06 2/3   " Nov 4 Do Do Do Fleet " 29.117 01 02 00 2/3   1782 Dec 31 Do Do Do Fleet " 9380 21 01 04   31 12 00 .0  
STATE OF NEW-YORK, COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, June 29 th 1848.
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. 2.6.10 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. Phillip Swart in Col. Major Adriaen Wynkoop Reg't.   Second " " Henry Ostrum " " P. P. Schuyler "   Third " " Do Do " " Do Do "   Fourth " " Ensign Stephanus P. Dumond " " Major A. Wynkoop "   Fifth " " Phillip Swart " " Do Do "   Sixth " " Do Do " " Do Do "   Seventh " " Henry Ostrum " " P. P. Schuyler "   Eighth " " Phillip Swart " " Major A. Wynkoop "   Ninth " " Henry Ostrum " " P. P. Schuyler "   Tenth " " Do Do " " Do Do "   Eleventh " " Ensign Garret R. Garrison " " Do Do "   Twelfth " " Capt Peter B. Deane " " Major M. Willett "  
Examined by me, and found to be as above £ 31.12.00.0. John Hancock CR
Millard Fillmore Comp.

State New York } Oneida County } ss
On this eleventh day of May AD 1848, personally appeared before me, the under signed a justice of the Peace in and for said County the several subscribers to this affidavit who being each and all of them, separately, singly, and indeed individually, by me duly sworn according to law, do depose and say that they are each, and all of them residents of the town of Steuben in the aforesaid county and of lawful age. That they were well acquainted with Aaron Van Vliet who was some times called Dury Van Vliet as he was of Dutch descent who lived in said town of Steuben in which he departed this life in 1803. aged at least forty five years and who left his wife Mariah a widow surviving him who afterwards married John Boston who also died in 1844, and left said Mariah a widow him surviving who still lives a neighbor to these deponents and now remains the widow of said John Boston. At the time said Mariah married said John Boston she was the widow of said Aaron Van Vliet to whom she is reputed to have been married in Schenectady N.Y. shortly after the close of the war of the Revolution. Said Aaron Van Vliet lived and died a neighbor to these deponents in said town of Steuben and these deponents were intimately and well acquainted with him. The said Aaron Van Vliet was always reputed in this neighborhood in this the said town of Steuben to have been a soldier in the service of the United States during the war of Revolution and in which war we firmly believe he rendered a goodly amount of service for his country.
Recd.
Charles S Brooks

subscribed and sworn before me this eleventh day of May 1848 being the day and year afore said - Erastus Adsit Justice of the Peace
Joseph Ingham
Stephen Brooks
John Calkins
Miss Breaux
Deborah Calkins
Moses Adams
Phebe Adams
Edmund Fuller Jr.
Eusebius Ball
Rebecca Ball
Platt Wheeler
Hannah Wheeler
David A. Ames
I hereby certify that the several persons whose subscrip- tion to the foregoing affidavit are all citizens of advanced age residents of this town and worthy. They are all as credible respectable and fine people as we have in this County, of good standing in society, whose characters as to truth and veracity stand unquestioned and whose statements may be implicitly relied upon. That they each and all of them personally appeared before me and severally subscribed to the said affidavit having of themselves and of their own accord severally communicated the facts in said affidavit as deposition to me. Dated at Stephen this eleventh day of May A.D. 1848.
Erastus Adsit Justice of the Peace

State of New York
Clerks Office of Oneida County
I, Patrick Mahon Clerk of the said County certify, that Crastus Adsit Esquire was on the Eleventh day of May A D 1848 a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Oneida, duly elected and authorized to act as such, and that the signatures above written purporting to be those of the said Justice are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the said County and subscribed my name June 5 th . A D 1848      Patrick Mahon Clerk, for James Edgar Dep. Clk

To Hon J. L. Edwards Comm ee of Pensions City of Washington
Sir, The claim of Maria Norton former widow of Aurie or Aaron Van Pleet was first presented in 1848, for Pension under the act of July 7 th 1838, and its Supplement,
The proof heretofore presented has been deemed by the Department sufficient to establish the date of the marriage.
The proof heretofore presented as ev- =idence of the service of the said Aaron or Aurie Van Pleet, and which is now on file at the Pension Office, consists in the affidavit of John Meyers, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States for ser- =vice rendered in the same Regiment with Van Pleet being the Regiment of Col. Willet. Meyers swears that he and Van Pleet were fellow soldiers together for nine months in the Regiment of Col. Willet in 1782. (Meyers served part of the time in the Company of Capt. Hovey, and part of the time in the Company of Capt. Peter B. Searse in which Compa- =ny Van Pleet served). He knew that the said Van Pleet married Maria Hall as he continued to be acquaint- =ed with them after they were married &c. &c.
John Onderkirk, a Revolutionary Pensioner of the U. States. Swears that in the year 1782, he served for a period of nine months in the Company of Capt. Peter Searse in the Regiment of Col. Willet. That during the said War he and the said Van Pleet lived only a few Miles apart and were well acquainted with each other. That Van Pleet served with him in said Company of Capt. Peter Searse during the said nine months. That he and Van Pleet were together on the expedition against Oswego under said Capt. Searse. This was on a three years en- =listment after the nine months had expired. That Van Pleet served previous to this in the Militia of Albany Co. on numerous excursions &c. &c. knew that Van Pleet married Maria Hall &c. &c.
The names of Aaron Van Pleet and John Onderkirk, both

appear on the roll of Capt. Peter B. Tearse in 1782, in the Regt. of Nine months men commanded by Col. Marinus Willet.
The Certificate of the Comptroller shows £31.12.0 paid to the said Aurie or Aaron Van Fleet for service rendered with the Nine months men in the Company of Capt. P. B. Tearse & Regiment of Col. Willet in 1782, also for service rendered in the Militia of Albany Co. in 1779, 1780, & 1781, under Capt. Ostrom and Capt. Swart, &c.
The affidavit of some thirteen respectable and intelligent citizens of Steuben Co. N.Y. showing that Van Fleet was there always reputed to have been a Soldier of the United States in the War of the Revolution and that he died there in 1803 aged at least forty five years &c. This affidavit is signed by the Revd. Chas. Brooks (Minister of the Gospel in said Steuben), Merrit Brooks an Ex Member of the Legislature of New York, and by the first citizens of that town in point of respectability.
The additional evidence and papers now presented in this case consists in a Supplemental Declaration of the said Maria Norton claiming Pension under the act of March 3rd, 1843, June 17th 1844, and February 2d, 1848, in addition to the amount due her under the act of July 7th, 1838.
James J. Van Vorst, a Revolutionary Pensioner of the City of Schenectady, swears that he lived during the War of the Revolution in Schenectady and was well & intimately acquainted with Aaron or Aurie Van Fleet who then lived in Neskayuna a few miles from the City of Schenectady. That the said Aurie Van Fleet served to Deponent's knowledge under Capt. Henry Ostrom in the Militia of Albany Co. on numerous occasions, and that he also served on several tours under Capt. Swart in said Militia and under Major Wynkoop. That in the year 1782, the said Aurie Van Fleet served for a period of nine months in the Company of Capt. Tearse in the Regt. of Col. Willet along the Mohawk River &c. &c. Deponent saw the said Aurie Van Fleet, in service in the different Companies of Capt. Ostrom, Capt. Swart and Capt. Peter B. Tearse, though he did not serve himself in the same Companies with him as he now recollects. Deponent also knew Maria Hall, nee

and knew that Arie Van Vleet was married to her at Schenectady in the fall of the year 1785, by the Revd Mr. Romelyn Pastor of the Dutch Church of Schenectady. Van Vleet & his wife said Maria some time after the War moved up the Mohawk River to Sturtevant Oneida Co. N.Y. where the said Arie died about forty five years ago and left his wife the said Maria a widow who afterwards married John Norton who died about 24 years ago & left said Maria a widow.
John Burke a Revolutionary soldier & Pensioner swears to the same. Burke now lives in Reskayuna & was well acquainted there in time of the Revolutionary War.
Isaac Loomis, a Revolutionary Soldier & Pensioner swears to the same.
These witnesses are all intelligent and respectable citizens.
From the papers and proofs now presented in this case it plainly appears that Arie or Aaron Van Vleet lived during the Revolutionary War in Reskayuna, then Albany Co. N.Y. from whence he entered the service of the United States and served in the Militia of Albany Co. on numerous occasions and on different tours during the years of 1779, 1780, & 1781, in the Company of Capt. Ostrom and the Compy. of Capt. Swart, and under different officers at different times. And that in 1782, he served for nine months with the nine months men in the Company of Capt. Peter B. Searse in the Regiment of Col. Willett.
That in the 23rd. of October 1785, he was duly married to Maria Beall of said Reskayuna at Schenectady N.Y. by the Revd Mr. Romelyn Pastor of the Dutch Church at that place.
That he moved to the town of Sturtevant Oneida Co. N.Y. and there died in 1803 leaving his wife the said Maria a widow who was married to John Norton on the 7th day of January 1804, and that said John Norton died in the 27th day of January 1844, since which time she has remained his widow.

The proofs of these facts being plain clear and positive show clearly that Mrs. Maria Norton is entitled to a Pension under the act of July 7, 1838, June 17th 1844 & March 3rd, 1843, and the act of February 2d, 1848.

Declaration. In order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the acts of Congress passed March 3rd, 1843, June 17th, 1844, and February 2d, 1848.
State of New York Oneida County On this Twenty first day of September in the year One Thousand Eight hundred and fifty, personally appeared before me Erastus Adsit a justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Oneida, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, Maria Norton , a resident of the town of Sturben in said County of Oneida, aged Eighty Seven years and upwards, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the acts of Congress passed March 3rd, 1843, June 17th, 1844, and February 2d, 1848.
That she this Declarant is now the widow of John Norton, who departed this life on the 27th. day of January A.D. 1844.
That previous to her marriage to the said John Norton Declarant was the widow of Aaron Van Vliet to whom she was married on the 23rd. day of October A.D. 1785, by the Rev d Mr. Rommey in at Schenectady in said State of New York.
That her first husband the said Aaron Van Vliet departed this life on or about the fifteenth day of July 1803.
That her first husband the said Aaron Van Vliet was of Dutch Origin, and was usually called Aurie Van Vliet (Aurie being the Dutch for Aaron).
That Declarant has made an application for a Pension under the act of July 7th, 1838, and the acts supplementary thereto, in consideration of the Revolutionary services of her first husband the said Aaron, or Aurie Van Vliet, who lived during the War of the Revolution in Newkayuna in the then County of Albany & State of New York from whence he entered the service of the United States and served in the Militia of said Albany County under Captain Ostrom and others through most of the said War.

That near the close of the said War her husband the said Aaron or Aurie Van Vliet served for a period of nine months with nine months men, or New York State Levies in the Company of Captain Peter B. Lense and in the Regiment of Colonel Willet,
That in the month of March in the year 1848, Declarant made a Declaration in open Court before the County Court of the County of Oneida aforesaid then in Session and held at the City of Utica in said County of Oneida and there passed the examination of the said Court and made the said Declaration under the act of July 7th, 1838, and its supplements, in which the particulars of her application were set forth and to which she refers for said particulars. That the said Declaration with her proofs were forwarded on to the Pension Department and as she believes are now on file at the Pension Office at Washington. That she makes this supplemental Declaration in order that she may receive the sum and amount of Pension due to her under the said Acts of March, 1843, June 1 st , 1844, and February 2d, 1848, in addition to the sum and amount due to her under the said act of July 7th, 1838.
Subscribed and sworn to before me on the day and year first aforesaid,
Maria Norton Mark
And I certify that the said Maria Norton is personally known to me, and is the former widow of Aaron or Aurie Van Vliet as declared by her in the foregoing Declaration.
Erastus Adsit Justice of the Peace In the presence of David H. Ames
STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. CLERK'S OFFICE, ONEIDA COUNTY, }
I, ALEXANDER RAE, Clerk of the County of Oneida, do hereby certify, that Erastus Adsit Esquire, was on the 21 st day of September A. D. 1850, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county of Oneida, duly authorized to act as such, and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said county, this 26 th day of September A. D. 1850
Alexander Rae Clerk. for James Edgar Dep. Clk

State of New York 3/18 Schenectady County 3/18
James J. Van Vost a resident of the City of Schenectady in said State of New York, aged 88 years, being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that Deponent was a soldier of the United States in the War of the Revolution and is now a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States. That during the War of the Revolution Deponent resided in Schenectady aforesaid and was well and intimately acquainted with Arie Van Vleet who lived during the said War of the Revolution in the present town of New Baltimore between Schenectady aforesaid and the City of Albany. That the said Arie Van Vleet was also a soldier of the United States in the War of the Revolution and served through most of the said War in the Militia of Albany County. That the said Arie Van Vleet served to Deponent's knowledge under Captain Henry Ostrom in said Militia on numerous occasions. He served also on several tours under Captain Swart and Major Wynkoop. That in the year 1782 the said Arie Van Vleet served for a period of nine months in the Company of Captain Scarce and Regiment of Colonel Willett on the Mohawk River, with what was then called the New York State Levies or nine months men. The said Arie Van Vleet served in the Militia of the then County of Albany through all of the said War of the Revolution on different occasions and at different times, but as Deponent did not serve in the same company or companies with the said Arie he cannot describe all of the service which the said Arie rendered in the said War, but Deponent saw the said Arie in the above described service under Captain Ostrom, Captain Swart, and Captain Peter Scarce, and as the said Arie was an active young man and a faithful and good soldier Deponent verily believes him to have rendered a vast amount of service in the Militia of said Albany County during the said War of the Revolution. Said Arie Van Vleet was a Dutchman, and he was usually called Arie which is the Dutch for the name Aaron. That the name Aaron, is called Arie or Aurant in the Dutch in the Dutch language. He was a good soldier in said War.

That Deponent was also well and intimately acquainted with Maria Hall who lived in said Neskaynua. That the said Arie Van Fleet and the said Maria Hall were duly married to each other in said Schenectady, in the fall of the year Seventeen hundred and Eighty five, by the Rev. Mr. Romeryn then Minister of the Dutch Church in said Schenectady. That the said Arie and Maria afterwards moved up the Mohawk River, and as Deponent has been informed and verily believes true the said Arie died about forty five years ago, in the town of Sturtevant, County of Oneida & State of New York and left his wife the Maria, a widow who afterwards married John Norton, who died about about six years ago and left said Maria a widow.
Subscribed and sworn to his James J. Van Vast before me this third day mark of May A.D. 1850. Garit S. VanKampen Just.
Justices of the Peace I hereby certify that the above Deponent James J. Van Vast is personally known to me. That he is a man of truth and veracity and a credible witness whose testimony upon any subject is entitled to full faith and credit. That he is not able to write his own name and that he signed the foregoing affidavit before me by making his mark or cross to the same, and that the facts set forth in the foregoing affidavit were by him communicated to me before the drawing up and execution of the same. Dated Schenectady N.Y. this third day of March A.D. 1850.
Garit S. VanKampen Just. Justices of the Peace

State of New York } Schenectady County }
John Burk, a resident of the town of Neskayuna in the aforesaid County of Schenectady, aged 88 years, being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that Deponent was a Soldier of the United States during the War of the Revolution and is now a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States. That during the said War of the Revolution Deponent was well and intimately acquainted with Arie Van Vleet who who lived during the said War of the Revolution in said Town of Neskayuna and was a soldier in the Militia in the then Albany County. That the said Arie Van Vleet served to Deponents knowledge in the Company of Captain Henry Ostrom, Regiment of Colonel Schuyler, on different tours in said Militia, and also on different occasions under Captain Swart and Major Wyncoop. That in the year seventeen hundred and Eighty Two, the said Arie Van Vleet served for a period of Nine Months in the Company of Captain Teyse and in the Regiment of Colonel Willet, at Fort Plain and along the Mohawk River, with what was then called the New York State Levies or Nine Months men. That the said Arie Van Vleet served in the Militia of the then County of Albany, at different times and on numerous occasions through all of the said War of the Revolution, but as Deponent did not serve in the same Companies with the said Arie Van Vleet Deponent cannot describe all of the service rendered by the said Arie in said Militia during the said War, but Deponent saw the said Arie in the service under the said Captain Ostrom, Captain Swart, and Captain Peter Teyse of aforesaid, and at the said Arie was an active young man and a faithful and good soldier Deponent verily believes him to have rendered a vast amount of service in the Militia of said Albany County during the said War of the Revolution. Said Arie Van Vleet was a Dutchman and he was usually called Arie, which is the Dutch for the name of Aaron. That the name Aaron is called Arie or Arvant in the Dutch language. Said Arie or Aaron Van Vleet was a faithful and good soldier in said War of the Revolution and served through most of said War.

That Deponent was also well and intimately acquainted with Maria Hall who lived in said Town of Neskayuna. That the said Arie Van Pleet and the said Maria Hall were duly married to each other in said Schenectady in the fall of the year Seventeen hundred and Eighty five by the Rev. Mr. Ro- =meyn then Pastor of the Dutch Church in said Schenectady. That the said Arie Van Pleet and Maria moved up the Mohawk River to Stenber in Oneida Co. N.Y. a few miles north of Old Fort Stanwix where they lived until the said Arie died and said Arie died about forty five years ago and left his wife the said Maria a widow who afterwards married John Norton who died about six years ago in Jefferson County N.Y. and the said Maria a Widow who now lives in said Stenber and remains the widow of the said John Norton her second husband. Subscribed and sworn to } John his Burk before me on this third day } mark of May A.D. 1850. garit. J. Vanranken Jur. } Justes of the Peace
I hereby certify that the within Deponent John Burk is personally known to me, that he is a man of truth and veracity and a credible witness whose affidavit upon any subject is entitled to full faith and credit. That he is not able to write his own name and that he signed the foregoing affidavit before me by making his mark or cross to the same, and that the facts set forth and contained in the said affidavit were by him communicated to me before the drawing up and execution of the same. Dated at Neskayuna N.Y. this third day of May A.D. 1850. garit. J. Vanranken Jur. Justes of the Peace

State of New York City and County of Schenectady
Isaac Truax a resident of the said City of Schenectady, aged 90, years, being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that he was a soldier of the United States in the War of the Revolution and is now a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States. That during the said War of the Revolution Deponent resided in said City of Schenectady and in the City of Albany in said State of New York, and was well and intimately acquainted with Avrie Van Vleet who lived during said War in Neskayuna now a town in said County of Schenectady between said Cities of Schenectady and Albany. That the said Avrie Van Vleet was also a soldier in the said War of the Revolution and as Deponent verily believes served in the Militia at different times and on different occasions under Captain Henry Ostrom in the Regiment of Colonel Schuyler, and also under Captain Swart in the Regiment of Colonel or Major Wynkoop. That in the year Seventeen hundred and Eighty two the said Avrie Van Vleet served nine months in the Company of Captain Peter Pierce with the nine months men in the Regiment of Colonel Willet at Fort Plain and along the Mohawk River in said State of New York. That as Deponent verily believes the said Avrie Van Vleet rendered a great deal of service in the Militia of the then Albany County, during the said War of the Revolution. That in the year Seventeen hundred and Eighty five the said Avrie Van Vleet was duly married to Maria Ball, also of said Neskayuna, by the Rev. Mr. Romeyn the Minister of said Schenectady. They were married at said Schenectady. They afterwards moved to the town of Sturtevant in the County of Oneida in said State of New York where the said Avrie died about forty five years ago and left his wife the said Maria a widow, who as Deponent was informed afterwards married John Norton who died about six years ago when the said Maria was again left a widow and now living in said Sturtevant. Subscribed and sworn to before me on this third day of May A.D. 1850.
garit S. Van Rantzen - Jun Justes of the Peace
Isaac Truax his mark

I hereby certify that the said Isaac Truax the wit in Deponent is personally known to me, that he is a man of truth and veracity, and a credible witness whose testimony upon any subject is entitled to full faith and credit. That he is not now able to write his own name and that he signed the within deposition before me by making his mark or cross to the same, and that the facts set forth and contained in the within affidavit were by him communicated to me before the drawing up and execution thereof, Dated at Schenectady N.Y. this third day of May A.D. 1850. Garit S. Van Frankren Jr. Justice of the Peace
State of New York } Schenectady County } Clerk's Office }
David P. Forrest
Clerk of the aforesaid County of Schenectady in the said State of New York, do hereby certify that Garit S. Van Frankren Jr., before whom the foregoing affidavit of Isaac Truax, and the annexed affida- vits of John Burk and James J. Van Vorst, purport to have been sworn and executed, was at the date of the said affidavits an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the aforesaid County of Schenectady, duly elected and qualified, and duly authorized by law to act as such Justice, to administer oaths, and to take the same. And that his signatures to the affidavits of the said affidavits and to the certificates thereon written are genuine and each of them in the proper hand-writing of the said Garit S. Van Frank- ren as such Justice of the Peace.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the said County at the City of Schenectady in said County on this 25 th day of June A.D. 1850.
D. P. Forrest Clerk